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917=258510 OWNER'SMANUAL

®Assembly

Operation

"Customer Responsibilities

Service and Adjustments

®Repair Parts

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

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT 1.1NE,CALLTHIS TOLL FREENUMBER: 1--800-659-5917

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SAFETY RULES

_Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS_

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY tNSTRUCT!ONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH°

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin 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, etco,

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade,,

.Besure thearea isclear of otherpeopfebefore mowing, Stop

machine if anyone enters the area°

°Never carry passengers_

oDo notmow in reverse unlessabsolutelynecessary, Always

look down and behind before and whilebacking.

•Be aware of the mower discharge directionand do notpoint

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

entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

oSlow down before turning.

- Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turnoff

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

before dismounting,,

°Tum off blades when not mowing,,

oStop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute°

•Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight°

oDo not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs_

• Watch for trafficwhen operating near or crossingreadways_

oUse extra care when loading or unloadingthe machine into

a trailer or truck.

iI. SLOPE OPERATION

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

tipover accidents, which can result insevere injury or deatho

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

s!ope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across,

° Remove obstacles such as rocks,tree limbs, etc,,

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

overturn the machine. Ta//grass can hide obstac/es,,

°Use slowspeed. Choose a lowgear sothat youwill nothave

to stop or shiftwhile on theslope.

°Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweightsto improve stability,

° Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments,,

These can change the stabilityof the machine.

•, Keep al! movementon the slopes s/ow and gradua/o Do not

make sudden changes inspeed or direction.

°Avoid starting or stoppingon a slope,, tf tireslose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straightdown the

s!ope.

DO NOT:

.Do notturnon slopesunlessnecessary, and then, turnslowly

and gradua!]ydownhill,if possible, '

. Do not mow near drop-offs,ditches, orembankments. The

mower could suddenlyturn over if a wheel isover the edge

of a cliffor ditch, or if an edge caves in,

o Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced tractioncould cause

sliding°

°Do not tryto stabilize themachine byputtingyourfoot on the

ground°

. Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.,

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 asstime that

children will remain where you last saw them_

.Keep childrenoutof the mowingarea and under the watchful

care ol another responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area,

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

chi[dreno

°Never carry children_ They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation,,

•Never allow childrento operate the machine_

°Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs,

trees, or other objectsthat may obscure viston,,

SERVICE

Use extracare inhandlinggasolineand other fuels. They are

flammable and vapors are exptostva.

Use only an approved container°

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling,, Do not

smoke.

Never refuelthe 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 nutsand bolts,especially blade attachment bolts, tight

and keep equipment in gooa condition,

•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation reguladyo

° Keep machine free of grass, leaves, orotherdebris build-up,,

Clean oll 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 adjustmentsor repairs withthe engine running.

° Grasscatchercomponents are subjectto wear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replacewithmanufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary.

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

wear gloves, and use extra cauUonwhen servicing them,=

•Check brake operation frequently,_ Adjust and service as

required,,

Look for this symbol to point out im- ..............!

portent safety precautions. It means I

CAUTION!t! BECOMEALERTIII YOUR |

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.,, |

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wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

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e i_WARNING A

I The ng'ne exhaust from thi=s product con-

I tains cnemmais Known to the State of Cadtor-

I nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance,

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service CentedDepartment, We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper toolsto service or repair

this tractor,

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 917_2585t0

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAIINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on thisprod-

uct. Contact your nearest Sears storefor details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

=Read and observe the safety rules.

=Followa regutar schedule inmaintaining,caring for and

usingyour tractor°

oFollowthe instructionsunder"Customer Responsibili-

ties"and "Storage" sections of thisowner's manual.

WARNING; This tractor is equipped with an internal

combustionengine and should not be usedon or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-

ered land unlessthe engine's exhaust system is equipped

PRODUCT SPECgFOCATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 14o5

GASOLINECAPACITY 1.25 Gallons

ANDTYPE: UNLEADEDREGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3 PINTS

SPARKPLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM '

(GAP: o030")

VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: ,O05"_.007=

EXHAUST: .009"- .011"

GROUNDSPEED(MPH): FORWARD:

1st 1o0

2rid 1.3

3rd 2.1 ,

4th 3,,1

5tti 4°0

6th 5.1

REVERSE: 1.,6

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 12 PSI

CHARGINGSYSTEM: 3AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPSHEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMPPHR: 25

MIN,,CCA: 190

CASESIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 30-35 FT. LBS"

witha spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

(if any). If a spark attester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of Califomia the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code),

Other states may have similar taws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands, A spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service:Center/

Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of thismanual)°

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Fortwo (2)yearsfromthe date of purchase,ifth_sCraftsmanRidingEquipmentis maintained,lubricatedandtunedup according

tothe instructionsinthe owner'smanual,Searswillrepatrorreplace,free of charge,any partsfoundtobe defectiveinmaterialor

workmanship.

ThtsWarrantydoesnot cover.

°Expendableitemswhichbecomewomduringnormaluse,suchas blades,sparkplugs,aircleaners,belts, etc.

• Tire replacementorrepaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchas nails,thorns,stumps,orglass.

oRepairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,negligence,improperstorageoracctdentorthefailureto maintainthe

equipmentaccordingto theInstructionscontainedinthe owner'smanual,,

•Riding equipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposes_

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) daysfromdate of purchase,if any battery includedwiththisddingequipmentprovesdefectivein material or

wod_nanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe batterywillnotholdacharge,Searswill reptacethebattery at nocharge_

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

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

THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT TO

YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY'.) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY

WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES°

This Warranty gives you specific legat rights, and you may also have other rightswhich may vary from state to state,,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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TA OF CONTENTS

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

PRODUCT SPECIRCATIONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 17-20

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

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

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

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

MAINTENANCE SCHEDU_ ...... it............................... 17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ................... ,........ 21-26

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TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 28-29

REPAIR PARTS -TRACTOR ..................... ........... 32-47

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................. ..48-55

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

INDEX

Accessodes .............................................. 5

Adjustments:

Brake............................................ 23

Carburetor o_...................=.................26

Mower

Front=To-Back........................... 22

Side-To-Side ............................. 22

Throttle Control Cable ..o:.............. 26

Air Filter, Engine ................................19-20

Air Screen, Engine .................................20

Assembly........................................... 7-10

Battery:.

Installation ...................................... 8

Levels .......................................... 9,t8

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

Starting with Weak Battery .......... 24

Storage ........................................... 27

•Terminals .........................................18

Belt:

Motion Drive

RemovaVReplacement ........... 23

Mower Belt(s)

Removal!Replacement ........... 23

Blade:

Sharpening ................................,ooo18

Replacement ................................ 18

Brake Adjustment................................. 23

Carburetor Adjustment .............................26

Controls, Tractor .....................................t2

Customer Responsibilities ............. 17-20

Engine:

Air Filter ...................................... 19

Air Screen ................................ 20

Cooling Fins ............................. 20

Engine Oil ............................ 14,19

Fuel Filter ................................. 20

Spark Plug(s) ................................20

Tractor:.

Battery........................................ t8

Blade....:.................................... t8

Lubrication Chaff .........................17

Maintenance Schedule ............ 17

Tim Care ............................10,18, 24

Transaxle .................................. 19

CuMing Height, Mower .......................... 13

Electrical:

Interlocksand Relays ................... 25

Schematic ...................................... 31

Wiring Diagram ............................ 32

Engine:

Air Filter...........................................19-20

Air Screen ..................................... 20

Cooling Rns .......................................20

Oil Change ...................................... 19

Oil Level ......................................... 14

Oil Type .................................. 14, 19

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

Repair Paffs .............................. 32-49

Starting............................................ 15

Storage .............. _.......................... 27

Riten

Air Filter............................................19

Fuet................................................. 20

Fuel:

Type ............................................... 15

torage ..................................................27

Fuse ........................................................ 25

Hood RemovaYlnstallation ......................25

Leveling Mower Deck .......................... 22

Lubrication:

Chart ............................................... 17

Engine ..............................................19

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Maintenance Schedule ..........................22

Mower:.

Adjustment, Front-to-Back ........... 22

Adjustment, Side-to-Side .............. 22

Blade Replacement ...................... 18

Blade Sharpening .......................... 18

Cutting Height ................................ 13

Installation ...................................... 21

Operation ........................................ 14

Removal ......................................... 2t

MowingTips ............................................ 15

Muffler ............................................................20

Spark An'ester ............................ 3,42

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ......... 15,19

Engine ......................... :................. 19

Storage .................................. :ooo.:o.27

Operation ........................................ 10-14

Operating Mower ................................. 13

Options:

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

Spark Attester .................................. 3

Parking Brake .......... ,.................... ,12,13

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

Parts, Reptacemer,.VRepair .............32-49

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

Repair Parts ................................... 32-49

Safety Rules ...................................... _,,.o2

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

Service and Adjustments ............... 21-.26

Carburetor .................................. :. 26

Fuse .................. ,............ :............. 25

Hood Removal/installation ........... 25

Motion Drive Belt

Remover/Replacement ........... 23

Mower Belt(s)

Removal/Replacement ............ 23

Mower Adjustment

Front-to-Back ................ .......... 22

Side-to-Side ............................ 22

Mower Removal/installation ......... 21

Tire Care ............................ 10,18,24

Slope Guide Sheet ............................. : 57

Spark Plug(s) ........................................ 20

Specifications................................... o:...... 3

Slatting the Engine ........................ 14-15

Steering Wheel ................................. 7, 24

Stopping the Tractor ........................... 13

Storage................................................. 27

Threttte Cohtrol Cable Adjustment ...... 26

Tires ..................... ..................... 10, 18, 24

Trouble Shooting Chart ................... 28-29

Transaxle ...................................... ;.......19

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

Wiring Diagram ...................;................. 32

Wiring Schematic ................................. 31

AND ATTAC ENTS

These accessories and attachments wereavailable throughmost Sears retailoutletsand servicecenters when the tractor was purchased,

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

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

BLADES BELTSSPARK PLUG GAS CAN

ENGINEOIL FUELSTABILIZER AIR FILTER

PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachmentsthat fit your tractor. Many of these are listedbelowwith briefexplanations of how they can help

you. This listwas current at the time ol publication;however, itmay change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes

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

accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.

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

attaching and detaching.

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

pered 2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on t0_inch diameter discs

puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in°

Steel weight tray for increased penetration,

BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for.a

healthier, heater looking tawn_ Two Permartex containers hold

30-gallon plastic bags.

BUMPER protects front end of tractorfrom 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 small plugs out of soil to allow roofs.

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

hardened steel c0dng tips. 150 lb. capacityweight t_ay.

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters infrontof mower deck toreduce

chances of =scalping_ on uneven terrain_

GANG HITCH lets youtow 2 or3 puIFbehindattachmentsat once,

such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (notfor usewith rollers,

carts or other heavy attachments).

GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce

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

equipped°

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosenssoil and flips thatchand

matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty springttne

teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas forseeding. Available forfront

or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION

SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch into large hopper_ Mounts behind tractor.

MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed, lets you

mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without

changing blades=_For models not equipped as 3-in_l Convertible

mowers. See MOWER in the Repair Parts section ot this

manual

RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractorfrom a

pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber_

ROLLER for smoother tawn sufface. 36-inch wide, 1S-inch

diameterwater-tight drumholdsup to390 lbs,of weight. Rounded

edges prevent harm to tuff, Adjustable scraper automatically

cleans drum.

SNOW BLADE for snowremoval only. 14-inch high,48-inch wide

blade clears42-inch pathwhen angledteft ordght. Raises, lowers

Withsidelever. Adjustableskids; replaceable, reversible scraper

bar. (Use withtirechains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar

weight.)

SNOWTHROWER has40-inchswath. Drum-type augerhandles

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

arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat. 6-inch

diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feel Lift controlledat

tractor seal (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear

drawbar weight.)

SPRAYERS use 12-voft DC electric motor that connects to the

tractor battery or other 12-volt source° Includes booms for

automaticsprayingand hand heldwand for spot spraying. Wand

has adjustable spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecti-

cides, fungicidesand liquid fertilizers_

SPREADEWSEEDERS make seeding_fertilizing, and weed kill-

ingeasy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-

tcers and sand°

SWEEPERS let you collect g_ss ciippings and leaves

TILLER has 5 hpengine and 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds,

cultivate and compostgarden residue. Tiller has its own built-in

liftand depth controlsystem and does NOT require a sleeve hitch°

Fitsanylawn, yardorgarden tractor. Simply hookuptothe tractor

drawbar and gol Optional accessories convert unit for

dethatching, aerating, hilling...without tools.

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; c_osetyspaced extra-large cross

links gtve smooth ride, outstanding tracbono

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel

frame, ABS plastictop;clear plasticwindshield offers360 degree

visibility. Hinged metal doors With catch. Keeps operator warm

and dry. Remove vinyl sides and wir_dshteldsfor use as sun

protector in summer. Optional accessories include, tinted/

tempered solidsafety glass windshield withhand operated wiper;,

12-voltamber caution lightfor mounting on cab top_

VACS tor powedui collectionof heavy grassclippings andteaves_

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

places, VAGICHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder.

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications,

Uses (t) 55 lb_weight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for

snow removal or dozing hea_rymaterials_

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(2) Sheet

OMetal

Screws

#10-16 x 1/2

(1) Locknut 3/B-24

(1) Large Flat Washer

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(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Washer 17/32

x 1-3t16 x 12 Gauge

uJ_wi ill

(2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x16 Gauge

___ (2) Weld Nuts #10

(2) Screws #10 x 5/8

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

(1) Hex Bolt 1/2_13x I

(1) LockWasher 112

(2) Lock Washers #10

(2) Washers 9/32 x5/8 x 16 Gauge

(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

(2) LockWashers 1/4

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Parts packed separately in carton

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Seat

Mulcher

Plate

V_deo

Steering Cassette

Wheel

Manual

Steering

Boot

Parts Bag

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Steering Wheel

Adapter

(_ Steering

Bushing

Steering

Wheel

insert

(2) Keys

(2) Latch Hook

Assemblys

Slope Sheet

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

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

the correct tools as necessary to insure propePtightness.

TOOLS REQUURED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier,, Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 5/16" wrench

(2) 7/16" wrenches

(1) 1/2"wrench

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) 314"wrench

Tire pressure gauge

Utility knife

(1) phillipsscrewdriver

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

means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel)_

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6),

oCut, from topto bottom,along lines on all four comers

of carton, end lay panels flat,

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove°

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKiD

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

° Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft.

°Raise steering shaft forward untilscrew holes indash

line up with steering bushing, Install two (2) sheet

metal screws and tighten securely,

oPosition steering boot over steering shaft,

-Place tabs of steering boot overtab slots in dash and

push down to secure.

.Slide steeringwheel adapter ontoupper steeringshaft°

°Positionfront wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straightforward,

°Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizonta!

(left to right)andsfide onto adapter,

°Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24 locknut and

tighten securely_

°Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

•Remove protective plastic 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.

.STEERING WHEEL INSERT

.__3/8-24 LOCKNUT

'\__;7/ STEERI.G

STEERING \__T_"......._ \v j," BUSHING SHEET

WHEEL _METAL

ADAPTER TABS SCREW

STEERING _

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(ASSEMBLY

PosmoN)

STEERING SHAFT

(SHIPPING POSITION)

t :

SLOT

FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-

tion section for location and function of con-

trols)

° Press liftleverplunger and raiseattachment liftlever to

its highest position,

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Rolltractor backwards off skid.

°Remove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor,

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CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals. Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding ....

°Remove cardboard pecking from seat pan andliftseat

pan to raised position.

,, Open battery box door.

=Remove terminal protective caps and discard.

,, tf this battery is put into service after month and year

indicate_lon label (label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimumof one hour at6-10 ampso

°Firstconnect RED battery cableto positive(+) terminal

with hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nutas

shown. Tightensecurelyo

oConnect BLACK groundingcableto negative (-) termi-

nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer

and hex nut. Tighten securely.

SEAT

PAN

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

RG. 3

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)

Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment bolt.

° Close battery box door.

Open battery box doorfor:.

oInspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware).

oInspectionfor corrosion.

°Testing battery.

• Jumping (if required).

°Pedodic charging.

DISCARD TERMINAL PROTECTIVE

CAPS

PosmvE /

IRED) CABIE_ _HEX LOCK

NUT WASHER

FLAT

vt WASHER

FIG. 2

BOLT

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)CABLE

o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

°Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

o Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer

loosety_ Do not tighten. ''

,Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

°Lower seat into'operatingposition and sit on seat.

•Slideseat untila comfortablepositionis reached which

allows you to press clutch/Drake pedal all the way

down.

• Get off seat withoutmoving its adjusted position.

°Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT LOCK WASHER

FIG. 4

iNSTALL IVIULCHER PLATE

(See Figs. 5 and 6)

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,

washer, lockwasher, and weld nutas shown°

NOTE: Preoassembfe weld nut to latch hook by inserting

weld nut from the top with hook pointing down°

o Tighten hardware securely.

° Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck

opening and slide into place, as shown,

Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold

guard when attaching mulcher plate

and allow it to rest on plate while in

operation.

....... III1' III

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in asafe place.

Your mower is now ready for dischargingor installationof

optional grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: it is notnecessary to change blades. The mulcher

blades are designed for dischargingand baggingalso.

LATCH

HOOK

w,s.

MULCHER

PLATE

WELD NUT

HOOK POINTS

LOCK

WASHER

HOOK

LOOK

WASHER

\_'_SCREW

WELD

NUT

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

FIG. 5

HOOKS

FIG. 6

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tireson your tractorwere ovednflatedatthe factoryfo_"

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cuttingperformance.

oReduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cuttingresutts,mowerhousingshouldI_eproperly

leveled. See =TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of thismanual

CHECK FOR PRORER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and

mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed

correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, checkto see

that the brake is properly adjusted. See =TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

JCHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM

T/-I/S QUALITY PRODUCT°

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

J' All assembly instructionshave been compfeted_

JNo remaining loose parts in carton.

v" Battery is propedy prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps)o

4Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

4All tires are properlyinflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factor,/).

,/" Be sure mower deck is properly leVeled side-to-side/

front_to_rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflatedfor leveling).

/Check mowerand ddve belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

Check wiring. See that all connectionsare stillsecure

and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNtNG HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

v" Engine oil is at proper level.

,/' Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

v" Become familiar With all controls - their location and

function° Operate them before you start the engine.

,! Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

OPERATUON

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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meanlngo

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

CHOKEFUEL MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCK LOCKED

MOWER LIFT

REVERSE NEUTRAL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

HIGH

LOW PARKING BRAKE

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrationswithyour tractorto familiarizeyourselfwiththe locationsofvariouscontrolsand adjustments, Save

this manual for future reference, ,,_

LIGHT

SWITCH

THROTTLFJ

CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCW

BRAKE

PEDAL

AMMETER IGNITION

_SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMEkrr

UFT LEVER

iMOWER DECK

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

PARKING

BRAKE

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 7

Our tractors conformto the safety standardsof the American National Standards Institute_

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

UGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlightson and off_

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for startingand

controll!ngengine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAFJE PEDAL: Usedfor declutchingand brak-

ing the tractor and startingthe engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/Drake pedal into the

brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of

tractor.

ATTACHMENT MFT LEVER: Used to raise, lower, ancl

adjust the mower deck or other attachments mounted to

your tractor°

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the

engine°

AMMETER: Indicatesbatter:/charging (+) or discharging

ATUON

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)

Yourtractor isequipped withan operatorpresence sensing

switch° When engine is running, any attempt by the

operator to leave the seat withoutfirst setting the parkirig

brake will shutoff the engine.

,Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull =BRAKE" position

and holdo

°Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED" positionand

releasepressure from crutch/brakepedal Pedalshould

remain ,n"BRAKE" position. Make sure parkingb_'ake

will holdtractor secure.

LA_ACHME_ CLUTCHLEVER

_ENGAGED POSITION

-, ............ "::_ " :-: ....... ::-,,_ : '" _ ¸:¸:............ ,,,j,_l,,ll,,i,_, ,,I ,,i,,,,=l,i ,, ii1_1,_,_l,_ll,

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which

can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while !

operating your tractor or performing any adjustments Orrepairs. We recommend awide

vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

idlewiththe engine running,hotengine exhaust gases may

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

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

IGNITION

KEY

CONTROLLEVER

=DISENGAGED"

POSEION

PARKING

BRAKE

=ENGAGED =

GEAR-

__. SHIFT

LEVER

(

"BRAKE=

POSITION \

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE

"DRIVE =POSITION "DISENGAGED"PosmoN

FIG. 8

STOPPING (See Fig. 8)

MOWER BLADES -

°Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po-

sition.

GROUND DRIVE -

° Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull"BRAKE"position.

,Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position°

ENGINE -

-Move throttle controlto slow (,€_) position°

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

positionand allowing engine to idle before stoppingmay

cause engine to "backfire".

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

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use,

°Never use choke to stop engine.

i................, , CAUTION: Al'_ays stop tractor"cora-

l • ..pletely, as descri ,bedabove, beforeleav- !

._ J I ing the operator s position; to empty

U ! II grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

oOperating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

Fullthrottleoffersthe best bagging and mower perfor-

mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 8)

The directionand speed of movement is controlledby the

gearshift lever.

o Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and

gearshiftlever in neutral (N) position.

°Move gearshiftlever to desired position.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP

BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE

TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR

TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 8)

The positionof the attachment lift lever determines the

cutting height.

•Grasp lift lever.

•Press plunger with thumb and move lever to desired

position_

The cutting height range is approximately1-1/2to 4". The

heightsare measured fromthe groundto the blade tipwith

the engine not running. These heights are approximate

and may vary"depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

°The average lawn shouldbe cut to approximately/2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months,, For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice, Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height,

Your tractor isequipped with an operator presence sens. _

ing switch. Any attempt by (he operator to leave the seat I

withthe engine running and the attachmentclutchengaged

will shut off the engine.

=Select desired height of cut. o

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control. °

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment °

clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis-

...........................charge guard in place.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HIGH POSITION

FIG. 9

DISCHARGE

GUARD

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CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and

do not drive across any slope.

Choose the slowest speed before starting up ordown

hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttlecontrol lever to

slower position.

If stoppingis absolutely necessary, push clutch_rake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake.

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have

allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart

movement.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal

Make all turns slowly,

TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-

ment liftcontro!.

•When pushing ortowing yourtractor, be sure gearshift

lever is in neutral (N) position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPHo

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed

and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying

hood to tractor (rope, col'd, etc°).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 14)

°The engine inyour tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

° Remove oilfill cap/dipstickand wipe clean, reinsertthe

dipstickand screw cap tight, wait for afew seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until

"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

° For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Customer Responsibilitiessection of this manual).

, To chan_e engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties sect=on inthis manual

ADD GASOLINE

, Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline witha minimumof 87 octane. (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be usedwithin 30

days to assure fuel freshness°

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32_F(0oc), U=SEFRESH, CLEANWINTER GRADE

GASOLIr_- [o HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING°

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisturewhich leads to separation andformationof

acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor_

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

engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines and carburetorare

empty, Use fresh fuel next season_ See Storage instruc-

tions for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products inthe fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank i

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any i

spelled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or |

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8)

When startingthe engine for the firsttime or if the engine

has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move

fuel from the tank to the engine.

oDepress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

°Place gear shiftlever in neutral (N) position.

-Move attachment clutch to =DISENGAGED" position°

oMove throttle controlto choke (N) position,.

Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below.

°Insertkeyintoignitionandturnkeyclockwiseto"START"

positionand release key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuouslyfor more than fifteen sec-

onds per minute. If the engine does not start after

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

position,wait a few minutesahdtry again. Ifenginestill

does not start, move the throttle control back to the

choke (N) positionand retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

°When englne starts,move the throttlecontrolto thefast

(,tee)pos!tiono

o The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If

the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine

and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)

•When engine starts,allowengine to runwith thethrottie

controlin the choke ([\1) position untilthe engine runs

roughly,then move throttlecontrolto fast (,_) position.

This may require an engine warm-up per_d from

several seconds to several minutes,depending on the

temperature.

oThe attachments can also be used during the engine

warm-up pedodo

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

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetorfuel mixture may

needto be adjustedfor best engineperformance. See "TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual

MOWING TiPS

oTire chains cannot be used when the mower housing

is attached to tractor.

° Mower shouldbe properly leveled for best mowing

periormance. :_ee%0 LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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

ming.

oDrive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

that has been cut. Have the cut area to the rightof the

machine. This will resultin a more even distribution of

clippingsand more uniform cutting°

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

so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,

fences, driveways, etc. After one ortwo rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left hand turns until

finished (See Fig. 10A).

oIf grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pin,Is. Make first cut relativelyhigh;the second to the

desired height.

°Do not mow grass when it is weL Wet grass will plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to

assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material Regulate ground speed by select-

ing a low enough gear to give the mower cuttlng

performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

°When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used°

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FIG. 10A

OPERATION

MULCHING MOWING TIPS ° Forbestresults, adjustthemowercuttingheightsothat

the mower cuts off only the top one-thirdof the grass

blades (See Fig. 10B). For extremely heavy mulching,

reduceyourwidth ofcut oneach pass and mow slowly.

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE; KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

=The special mulching blade wi!l recut the grass clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fall onto the lawn they will disperseintothe grass

and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass wilt

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrientsfor the lawn.

Always mulch with your highestengine (blade) speed

as this will provide the best recutting action of the

blades.

oCertain types of grass and grass conditions may re-

quire that an area be mulched asecond time to

completelyhide the clippings. When dotng a second

cut, mow acrossor perpendicular to the first cut path.

•Change your cuttingpattern from week to _veek. Mow

northtosouthoneweek thenchange to east towest the

next week. This willhelp prevent matting and graining

of the lawn.

Avoidcuttingyour lawn when itiswet. Wet grasstends

to form clumps and interfereswith the mulching action.

The best time to mow'your lawn is the early afternoon.

At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area

will not be exposed to the direct sun,

FIG, 10B

CU RESPONSUBILUTmES

Check BrakeOperation _#' :: _.,

CheckTirePressure _l' _l'

T c.;_k,0r_00SeFa,,;ne_v' :...........v'.: v' .......................

RSharpen/ReplaceMowerBlades _f4

Lub_'catiO'"ch;_..................... V'..... _ .............

T CheckBatteryLeveVRecharge _ .....

0o,oo° o,o o°0 o=°o,oI :J....... ,, :o : :.....'.

R:CheckTmS_l;Co_iing , ,_ ..... ,,,, $/

......A_Juo,_=o_o,,_°__o°o,o............................ v',........... .... "

AdjustMotionDriveBelt(s)Tension i##s

Check,EngineOilLevel _ if , .....

Ch.ngoE°g,°ool, V' ;._',_,i,0........ V'.............................

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

GInspectMuffler/SparkAttester _' ...............

ReplaceOilFilter(ffequipped) _,2

NE',,,€iean,,EnglneCoolingFins _,, _2 " '_

ReplaceSparkPlug Qf _#' ..... .

ReplaCeAirFilterPaP'erCa'rtridge ............. _2

ReplaceFuelFilter _, . .

1-Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures..

2- Service more often when operating in dirtyor dusty conditions,,

3- i! equipped with eli Bier, change oiI every 50 hours

4-Replace blades mote often when mowing in se,ndy soil

5-If equipped with adjustable systen'L

6 =Not required I! equipped with rr,_nlenance-fme battery,

7- 33ghten Irant axle pivotbolt to 35 flabs maximum,

Do no! overttghten

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season°

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean

or replace asr 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

andtast longer.

(_) SPII

LUBRICATION CHART

)INDLE ZERK(_

(_) "FRONT WHEEL (_)

BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK

(_ CLUTCH

PIVOT(S)

BEFORE EACH USE

= Check engine oil level.

- Check brake operation,

°Check tire pressure,

=Check for loose fasteners,,

(_SAE 30 OR IOW30 MOTOR OIL

(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS_ VISCOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WiLE ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LiFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. tF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nanceo

BRAKE OPERATION

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

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

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual).

TIRES

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

UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual).

,Keep tires free of gas61ine, oil,or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm nJbber.

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

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig, 12)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalancedblade willcause excessive vibrationand even-

tual damage to mowerand engine.

The blade can be sharpened witha fileor on agrinding

wheel Do notattempt to sharpen while onthe mower.

•To check blade balance, you wiltneed a5/8" diameter

steel bolt,pin,ora cone balancer. ('When usingacone

balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bat-

ancer).

• Slide blade onto an unthreaded porttohof the steel bolt

or pin and holdthe bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position, if either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end untilthe blade is balanced.

NOTE: Do notuse a nail for balancingblade_ The lobes of

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

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp, Re_

ptace bent or damaged blades,

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 11)

=Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

,Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer secur-

ing blade.

o Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown°

° Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

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

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if

tou do, be sure the blade is balanced.

_MANDREL

BLADE ASSEMBLY

TRAIUNG

EDGE UP

LOCK WASHER- __EX B_RADE 8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIRED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

CENTER HOLE //

OR PIN _J

,FIG, 12

BATTERY

Your tractor has a batter':,,charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use_ However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger wi!l extend its life.

° Keep battery and terminals clean.

° Keep battery bolts tight.

°Keep small vent holes open.

°Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosionand dirt onthe battery and terminals can cause

the batteryto =leak" power.

• Open battery box door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

•Rinse the batterywith plain water and dry.

°Clean terminals and battery cable endswith wirebrush

untilbright.

•Coat terminalswith grease or petroleum jelly.

,Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual).

FIG. tl

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBULITI

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after !00 hoursof

operation and replace if necessary° The belts are not

adjustable, Replace belts if they.begin to slipfrom wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build_upof dirt and chaff which

can restrict cooling°

ENGDNE

LUBRICATION

OIL FILL

CAP/DiPSTICK

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

FIG. 14

Only use high quality detergent oil rated withAPt service

c!assification SF or SG_ Select the oil s SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

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

improve starting in cold weather, these _nulti-viscosity oils

wilt result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your eng!ne oil level more frequently to avoid

._ossibleengine damage from running low on oi1.

SAE VISCOS|TY GRADES

,am m

°F -20" 0" _0' 32" 40" 60° B0'_ 100=

°c ,'o"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICrP,_,TED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 13

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and

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

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill

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

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 13 and 14)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG,

.Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

°Remove oil fill capldipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil.

°Remove drain plug.

° After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

°Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this

manual,

oUse gauge on oil fill capldipstickfor checkinglevel. Be

sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate

reading° Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick°

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 1S)

Your engine will not run propedy using a dirty air filter,

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

tion or every season° Service paper cartridge every 100

hoursof operationorevery season, whichever occursfirst.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

° Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

=Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

oWash it in liquid detergent and water.

=Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth,,

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

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

° If very dirtyor damaged, replace pre_cleaner.

=Reinstall pre-,cleanerover cartridge.

°Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

° Remove cartridge nut.

°Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from

entering carburetor° Clean base carefully to prevent

debris from entering carburetor.

° Ctean cartridgebytapping gentl_,onflat surface. Ifvery

dirty or damaged, replace cartndge.

°Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure

with knob(s)_

IMPORTANT: PETROLEUM SOLVENTS, SUCt;I AS

KEROSENE, ARE NOT TO BE USED TO CLEAN THE

CARTRIDGE° THEY MAY CAUSE DETERIORATION OF

THE CARTRIDGE. DO NOT OIL CARTRIDGE° DO NOT

USE PRESSURIZED AIR TO CLEAN OR DRY

CARTRIDGE.

KNOB

COVER"

CARTRIDGE

NUT

CARTRIDGE

19 FIG. 15

CLEAN AiR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)

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

engine damage from overheating, Clean witha wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborndried gum

fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 16)

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

prevent engine damage from overheating.

=Remove screws from blower housingand iift housing

and dipsticktube assembly off engine.

oCover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.

oUse compressed air orstiff bristlebrushto thoroughly

clean engine cooling_ins.

°To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

SCREWS BLOWER HOUSING SCREWS

OIL RLL

TUBE

ASSEMBLY

AIR SCREEN

ENGINE COOLING RNS SPARK

PLUG

FIG. 16

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

The fuel filtershould be replaced once each season. Iffuel

filter becomes clogged,obstructingfuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

°With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

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

pointingtowards carburetor.

oBe sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned.

oImmediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP _. •

_.. CLAMP

FUEL _//

FILTER r.

RG. 17

CLEANING

° Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etcoof all foreign

matter.

° Keep finishedsurfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

°Protect paintedsurfaces with automot_e type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetorare coveredto keepwater out. Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine I_fe.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corrodedmufflerand sparkarrester (if

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

SPARK PLUGS ,

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hot,re of operation, whichever

occursfirst. Spark plugtype and gap settingare shown in

. =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" onpage 3 ofthismanual

SERVmCE AN ADJUST JIENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

,Depress clutcWbrake pedal fully and set parking brake.

=Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

°Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

=Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)

Mower wil!be easierto remove from the rightside of tractor.

oPlace attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position_

oMove attachmentliftleverforward to lowermowerto its

lowestposition,

°Roll belt off engine pulley_

=D,isconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing

retainer spring,

°Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring,

oDisconnect suspensionarms from rear deck brackets

by removing retainer springs.

°Disconnect front linksfrom deck by removing retainer

springs.

= Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms_ Slide mower

out from under tractor,

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS. '

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 18)

°Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,

°Slide mowerundertractorwithdischargeguardto right

side of tractor°

=Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

°Installmower in reverse order of removal instructions,

CLUTCH LEVER

RETAINER

SUSPENSION ENGINE

ARMS PULLEY

SPRINGS

SIDES

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR RETAINER

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 18

SERVnCE A ADJ

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked on tevelgroundor

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS onpage 3 ofthismanual).

Iftiresare overorunderinflated, youwill notproperlyadjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs_19 and 20)

=Raise mower to its highestposition.

At the midpointofboth sides ofmower, measure height

frombottomedge of mowerto ground° Distance =A"on

both sidesof mower should be the same orwithin1/4°

of each other°

o if adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower onlyo "

=To raise one side Ofmower, tighten liftlinkadjustment

nut on that side.

°To lower one sideof mower, loosenliftlinkadjustment

nut on that side.

NOTE: Each fullt_m of adjustment nutwillchange mower

height about 1/8".

oRecheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO

GROUND GROUND

GROUND UNE

FIG. 19

SUSPENSION

ARM

LIFt UNK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 20

................ :.: ., ..

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURETO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WiLL STAY LEVEL SIDE=TO_

SIDE. ..,

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

shouldbe adjustedso that the front is approximately 1/4"to

3/4=lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest

position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis.

tance"D" directly infront and behind the mandrel at bottom

edge of mowe'r housing as shown.

°Before making any necessary adjustments, checkthat

both front links are equa! in length. Both links should

be approximately 10-3/8.

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

length as other link.

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

links an equal number of turns.

°When distance "D" is 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than

rear, tighte n nuts "F" against trur_nion on both front

links.

• To raisefront of mower,.ioosennut"F"from thJnnion on

both front links.Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

•When distance "D" is 1/4" tO 3/4" lower at front than

rear,tightennut"F",againsttrunnionon both front links.

,Recheck side-to_side adjustment.

MANDREL

RG. 21

BOTH FRONTUNKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT =E"

FRONT LINKS TRUNNION

FIG. 22

RVltCE AND ADJ ENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 23)

The mower blade drive belt may be replacedwithouttools,

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

=Remove mower from tractor (See %0 REMOVE

MOWER" inthis section of this manual).

°Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys_

° Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

, Install new belt in reverse order of removal.

D Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt

guides.

, install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

MANDREL IDLER

PULLEY PULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

RG. 23

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 24)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the rightside of the transaxle.

li tractor requires more than six (6) feet stoppingdistance

at highspeed inhighestgear, then brakemust be adjusted°

• Depress clutch!brakepedaland engage parking brake.

. Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut =A" on brake rod,

.ifdistance is otherthan 1=1/2",loosenjam nutand turn

nut "A"untildistance becomes 1-1/2"_ Retightenjam

nut against nut "A".

• Roadtest tractorfor proper stoppingdistance as stated

above. Readjust if necessary. If stoppingdistance is

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

maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-

thorized service center/department.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A_

JAM NUT

OPERATING

ARM

FIG. 24

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 25)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake°

For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom side of left footrest°

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

section of this manual.)

oRemove upper belt keeper.

, Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

, Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Remove belt

upwards from transaxte pulley by deflecting belt keep-

ers.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards

from around engine pulley.

o Install new belt by reversing above procedure,

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS

POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS°

ENGINE-_,-4_..=_ _ il

CLUTCHmNG-.-.4_--"_',_'-_--_._'- II TABS

II ...j,_o)) | I_ UPPERBELT

_|!1 KEEPER

STATIONARY""-Ii I I II

!i II ll

TRANSAXLE.,_ II J-.FL-.,, Ii

FIG. 25

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

if steeringwheel crossbars are nothorizontal(left to right)

whenwheels are positionedstraightforward, removesteer-

ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsinthe Assembly

section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on

your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front

wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center/departmento

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 26)

oBlock up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retainingring and washersto allow

wheel removal (rear wheel containsa square key- Do

not lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

,On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub

and axle. Insert square key.

° Replace washers and snap retaining ringsecurely in

axle groove.

°Replace axle cover.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

'_SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 26

ENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

See Fig. 27)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ateexplosivegases. Keep sparks, flama

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

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

recharged° If "jumper cables" are dsed for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

° Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

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

against chassis.

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

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

°Connect the other er_dof the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, awayfrom fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

°BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

=REDcable last from both batteries.

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CABLES

CHARGED

BATTERY

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

RG, 27

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

oRaise hood.

oPull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill.

=Replace bulb in holder and push bulbholder securely

back into the hole in the backside ofthe grill.

oClose hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly,stop running, or prevent itfrom starting.

oCheck wiring° See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type ptug-infuse. The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRULL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 28)

oRaise hood_

°Unsnap headlight wire connector.

=Standinfrentoftractor. Grasphoodatsides, tilttoward

engine and liftoff of tractor°

°To replace, reverse above procedures.

HOOD

H£ADUGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 2B

SERVICE AN lllll II l .................. :II ll_L I II .............. :5 : Ill I_ ]IIIL_

ADJUSTMENTS

....... : : ",'",. ' 'ill I' : ..... ,,,, .... ,, ,

IENGBNE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 29)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustmentshouldnotbe necessary. Checkadjustmentas

described below before loosening cable, if adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

oWith engine not running, move throttle control lever

from stow (,_) to choke (N) position. Slowly move

lever from choke (N) to fa_;t(,_) pbsition.

oCheckthat holes"A" in govemorcontrollever and hole

in governorplate line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned,

loosenclamp screw and movethrottlecable untilholes

are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.

FINAL SETTING -

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

final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

° Move thro_le control lever to slow (,_!) position, With

ringer, ro[azeand hold throttle lever.against idle speed

screw. Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

° While still holding throttle lever against idle speed

screw, tum idle mixture valve in (clockwise) untlf en,,

gine begins to die and then tum out (counterclockwise)

until engine runs rough. Turn valve to a point midway

.between those two positions. Release throttle lever°

ACCELERATION TEST -

GOVERNOR GOVERNOR

CONTROL LEVER

\CONTROL PLATE

HOLES "A= CLAMP

SCREW THROTTI.E

CABLE

FIG. 29

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 30)

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust-

ment maybe requiredto compensatefor differencesinfuel,

temperature, altitudeor load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise)de-

creasesthe supplyoffuel tothe enginegivinga leaner fuel/

air mixture. Tuming the idle mixture valve out (counter-

clockwise) increasesthe supplyof fuel to the engine giving

a richerfuel/air mixbJre.

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLE VALVE AND

THE SEAT IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT 1FSCREW IS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

o Aircleaner assernblymust be assembled to the carbu.

retor when making carburetoradjustments.

° Be sure the throttlecontrolcable is adjusted properly

(see above).

°With engine off turn idle mixture valve in (clockwise)

closing itfinger tight and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) 1 full turn.

Move throttle control lever from slow (-_!) to fast (,_)

position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture

valve out (counterclockwise)118turn. Repeat testand

continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceler-

ates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust -

damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED_ OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS_

THROTTLE IDLE SPEED

LEVER SCREW

IDLE MIXTURE

VALVE

FIG. 30

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

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

more.

_CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

U _ JL gasoline in the tank inside abuilding

_where fumes may reach an open flame

M_ or sparlt. Allow the engine to cool

_. before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When

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

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

clean, dry area.

-Clean entiretractor (See"CLEANING"in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

oinspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions inthe Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

°Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are secureiy

fastened, inspect movingpartsfor damage, breakage

and wear, Replace if necessary.

=Touch up all n_sted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightlybefore painting.

BATTERY

o Fullycharge the battery forstorage.

oAfter aperiod of time in storage, battery may require

recharging.

° To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

long periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come incontact with battery

terminals.

°Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

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

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGUNE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACtDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

°Drain the fuel tank.

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

carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fue! tank or permanent damage may occur.

°Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative In

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deppsits during stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes afteF adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer_

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace withclean engine

oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual).

CYLINDERS

°Remove spark plug(s).

°Pour one ounce of oil throughspark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s)o

°Turnignitionkey to"START" positionfor afew seconds

to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

° Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

° Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

Rustand/or dirt inyour gasoline will cause problems.

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

give protectionfrom dustand dirt.

°Cover yourtractor with a suitable protective coverthat

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic, Plastic

cannot breathe which allowscondensationto form and

will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM°

TROU

PROBLEM

: :: ::::: : ,,

Willnot start

Herd to atzzrt

Engine wltl not turn over

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

,,,,,,,,j.............. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,

1. Outof fuel, ,

2., Enginenot'CHOKED"propedyo

3o Engtneflooded,

4. Badsparkplug,

5, Dirtyairfilter,

6o Dirtyfuelfilter,

7, WaterIn fuel.

B,, Looseordamagedwidng.

9_ Carburetoroutof adjustmenL

lo. Eng!no cutota !u ent,.......

"L Dfrtyalrfitter°

2_ Badsparkplug,

3, Weakordeadbattery.

4, Dirtyfuelfilter.

5+ StBJeordirtyfuel.

6 Looseordamagedwtdng,

7, Carburetoroutof adjustmenl

8, Enginevalvesoutof adjustment.

: ' "1"1',,I, I...... i,

1_ Clutch/brakepedalnotdepressed°

2_ Attachmentclutchisengaged.

3, Weakordeadbattery°

4,, Blownfuse°

5, Corrodedbatteryterminals.

6,. Looseordamagedwidng,,

7, Faultyignitionswitch°

8,, Faultysolenoidorstartan

9, Faultyoperatorpresenceswfteh(es).

1,, Weakor dead battery,

2_ Corrodedbatten]terminals

3, Looseordamagedwidng

4, Faultysolenoidorstarter.

1, CL_ng too much grass/too fasL

2`. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

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

4_ Ditty air filter.

5. Low oillevel/dirty off.

6. Faulty spark plug,

7. Dirty fue! filters

8. Stale or dtdy fuel.

g. Water in fuel,,

10,. Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirtyengine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

t3. Loose or damaged wtdng.

14, Carburetor out of adJustmanL

15o Enginevalvesoutofadjustment,

iii IIM' ii,,,11,

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2o Bent blade mandrel.

3,_ Loose/damaged part(s)o

HOOTING POINTS

CORRECTION

1, Rlif,Jeltank.

2. See =TOSTART ENGINE"tn Operationsectlom

3, Waitsevere]minutesbeforeattempting to start

4° Replacesparkplug.

5, Clean/replaceair fitter.

6 Replacefuelfilter°

7o Dr'-_nfuel tankand carburetor,refilltankwith,fresh,

gesotineand replacefuelfilter.

8. Check_widng,

9. See=ToAdjustCarburetor"inServiceAdjustman_

_n_on_*

10. Contact an authorizedservicecenter/department.

1_ Clean/replaceair fi]ter_

2. Replacesparkplug.

3, Rechargeorreplacebattery,,

4, Replacefuel fiffer.

5, Drainf,Jaitankand refillwithfreshgasoline°

6,, Checkai!wtdng.

7. See"To AdjustCarburetor"InServiceAdjustments

section.

8, Contactan authorizedservicecanter/departmenL

1, Depressclutch/brakepedaL.

2. Disengageattachmentclutch,

3. Rechargeorreplacebattery,,

4o Replacefuse,

5, Cleanbakeryterminals.

6. Checkallwiring,

7. Check!replaceignitionswitch,

8° Check/replacesolenoidorstarter.

9. Contactan authorizedservice center/department,

1o Rechargeorreplace battery.,

2_ Cleanbatterytarmlna!so

3. Checkagwidngo

4. Check/replacesolenoidorstarter.

1. Sat in"Higher Cut"position/reducespeed,

2, Adjustthro_e control

3o Cleanundersideof mowerhousing,

4. ClearJreplaceair filter.

5o Checkoillevel/changeoH,

6, Cleanand regaporchange,sparkplug_

7_. Replacefuelfilter.,

8, Drainfueltankandrefillwith freshgasoline.

9. Drainfuel.tank andcarburetor,refilltank withfresh

gasolineandreplacefuelfilter,

10° Connectand tightensparkplugwire,

11, Cleanengine air screen/fins,,

12o Clean/replacemuffier,I

13, Checkalt widng.

14, See =ToAdjustCarburetor"In ServiceAdjustments

section.

15o Contact an authorizedservicecenter/departmenL

I"11 H_L"_ ............ I"1 lUI'_II'III'" I

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade boll

2, Replace blade mandrel.

3_ Tighten loose part(s)o Replace damaged parts.

TFIOUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

Poorcut-uneven

...... .,rhrr,

Mower blades will not

rotate

................... i ,,i,,i

Poor grass discharge

_,,.................. i,,,,,ii

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

,,11'IH'"

Battery wt!l not charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

1_ Faulty operator*safety presence control system,

r=l"l"=........ r' 'l'l _l']_l']]U'H....

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2,, Mower deck not level.,

3o Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower°

4. Bent blade mandrel,.

5, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels_

1,, Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2r, Worn/damaged mower drive belt,.

3o Frozen idler gulley_

4,, Frozen blade mandrel..

ii , ii,,,i,,,i,,...... i,

1. Engine speed too slow_

2, Travel speed too fast,

3, Wet grass,

4o Mower deck not level.

5_ Low/uneven tir_ a_rpressure,

6o Worn, bent or loose b!sde_

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

8, Mower drive belt worn

9_ Blades improperly installed,,

10, improper blades used.

11o Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.,

,ir,,i i i,,]H =i,r_l i illll,,, i

1., Switch Is"OFF",

2. Bulb(s) bumed ouL

3. Faulty light switch.

4o Loose or damaged wifingo

5,, Blown fuse.

_,111,,i,, ] _11_13 , I ' ]_][ _[_

1., Badbatteryceil(s),,

2,. Poorcableconnections_

3° Faultyregulator(ifsoaquipped)_

4, Faulty,'dtamatoro

Engine throttle cootro]not set at "SLOV'#'

position for 30 seconds before stopping engtna,.

..... i,l,ll,l,,l ii illlll Ill Ill Ill

CORRECTION

!,, Check wiring, switches and conneclJonsoIf not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

department.,

1_ Replace b!adeo Tighten blade boll

2, Levelmower deck,

3, Clean underside of mower housing

4. Replace blade mandrel,,

5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holaso

1, Remove obstruction,,

2, Replace mower drive belt,

3, Replace idler pulley,,

4, Replace blade mandrel.

Io PlacE)throttlecontrol in "FAST" position_

2. Shift to slower speed.

3, Nlow grass to dry before mowing,

4_ Level mower deck,

5Check tires for proper air pressure.

6,, Replace/sharpen blade_ Tighten blade boll

7o Clean underside of mower houslng.

,8. Replace mower drive belt.

9, Reinstall blades sharp edge down°

10_ Replace with blades listed in thts manual

11,, Clean around mandrels to open vent holeso

1. Turn switch "ON"_

2, Replace bulb[s).

3o Check/replace fightswitch_

4. Check wiring and connections°

5, Replace fuse.

ii,, ,, ,i,i ,i................. ] ,,, i,,

I_ Replace battery.

2,, Check/clean sti connections,

3 Replace regulator,

4,, Replace alternator,

Move throttle control tO "SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping englne.

,,,ll_1 i i ii,,,,i,ii ii,,,i ,, i

TRACTOR-... MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

SCHEMATIC

RED

BATTERY

BLACK

A_ RE.__O

MMETE1 R........ WH_,,

IIGNIT!ON SWITCH

FUSE30 AMP,.

I ............ I

' ©'

I I

'-J-J% : (%-j_

•I %J" _ '_ J I

t ........ J

CLUTCH/BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

{_ I|! vl

,. ]

SOLENOID

WHITE

STARTER

BLACK ....

SEAT SWITCH

BLACK

RED

BLACK

(NOT OCCUPIED

WHITE I........ 1|1.... -

' i !II I

JArT' ENT LUTCH "l GROUNDING

(CLUTCHOFF) I CONNECTOR

(_ IGNITION ___ SPARK __

UNIT PLUG

IGNITION SWITCH

PosrnoN ClRCUrr

...............OFF M + G

ON B+L

START B+ S+ L

CHARGING SY_FF.=M OtTrPUT 28 VOLTS AC MIN. @3600 RPM

3 AMP DO @3600 RPM (CHARGtNG SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

ua_N_sYSTEM - z _ -- t..--___.T._Z_ T, "

ou'_uT ,..._DIODE _ALTERNATOR I i

5 AMPAC O_ ..... _ . . _ t '.

NOTE 1_ "_\ ......... J

YOUR TRACTOR IS I_ " t4 VOLTS AC MtN @3600 RPM (UGi.rlrS OFF)

EQUIPPED WiTH A SPECIAL I_ HEADLIGHTS

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. I =..... ,

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT __ "_I_L_

CONNECTEDTOTHE ;_-______; _ T _-J T-

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR I_EAD_.IGI¥1: I _ t

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE° SWIT_3-Pt"'_ _-J

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE (OFF)

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

i WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

NON-REMOVABLE _ REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS /'_

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

REPAUR PARTS

TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

ELECTRICAL

I !

1 \

1 \ \

s./

)

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 146139

274760412

3 STD551025

4STD551125

6STD541025

7 109238X

6 156417

9 109596X

15 147668'

16 153664

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 t36850

22 4152J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

28 4207J

29 121305X

30 140301

31 124211X

32 141226

33 109310X

40 156442

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

45 121433X

52 141940

70 140422

Battery 12 Volt 25 AMP

Bolt Hex Hd 1t4-20unc X 314

Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

Nut Fin Hex 114-20Unc

Tube Plastic 12"

Case Battery

Clamp Hose Olive

Fastner Snap-In

Switch Interlock Push-In

Washer Lock 114

Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Harness Socket LightW/4152J

BulbLight #1156 ,

Cable Battery 6ga 11 red

Cable Battery 6 Ga W/16 Wir red

Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green'

Cable Ground 6ga 12" black

Switch Plunger Nc Gray

Switch Ign 4 pos

Nut Ignition

Cover Sw Ignition .

Key Ign Molded Craftsman, Delta

Harness Man C1Am Hm 97

Bolt BIk Hex 114-20uncx 1/2

Cover Terminal Red

Solenoid

Nut Keps Btk Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Ammeter Rectangular6 AMP

Protection Wire Loop

HamessEngine, Dual 14 OHV

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

1 inch = 25_4 mm

REPAltR PARTS

TRACTOR ,-,,MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

21 22

I °

•_1o0

14...,,,.

4--,..

33 10

326

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR- = MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 155051

2 140356

317490612

4STD551025

5 155272

6155924)(012

7 126842X

8 155138

9 156275)(010

10 STD533710

11 146956

13 146961X012

14 1'7490608

15 74180512

t6 STD541431

17 154988)(574

18 126938X

19 17521312

21 122933X

22 124479X

24 STD523710

25 19131312

26 STD541437

27 17030814

28 140137

29 124029X

30 109872X574

31 136619

33 145244X574

34 145243)(574

35 STD533707

38 139686

39 139887

100 !05037X

140 150556

-- 5479J

Chassis Wtdmt

Drawbar Stretch

Screw Thdrol 3f8-16 x3/4 Ty-tt

Washer 13132X 3!4 X16 Ga

Bumper Dash Hood

Saddle Stkscr Fit Lt 6sp Peerless

Shield Ht. Hood Kohl/Dia Engine

Clip Retainer Slide On

Dash Slkscr 1-pc

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk3/8-16unc X 1

Panel Dash LH

Panel Stkscr Dash RH

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 112Ty-tt

Screw Mach TRHD 5/16-18 unc x 3/4

Nut Keps 5116-18Unc

Hood Asm Pnt Slope Weld Ms_574

Bumper Hood

Screw Sltd Hex Hd W/P1Washer

Rivet Ratchet Nylon

Washer Nylon BIk 28 x "Z5x 19

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8_16 unc x I Gr_5

Washer 13/32 X 13116x 12 Ga

Nut Hex LockW/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc

Screw Spidedoc Hex Hd #8 x 7/8

Grille Grey

Lens Headlight Bar Clear

Fender Pnt LT W/o Shift

Bracket Fender Rept 109873x

Footrest Pnt Lh

Footrest Pnt Rh

Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 318-16 x 3/4

Bracket Asm Pvt LH MWR Rear

Bracket Asm Pvt RH MWR Rear

Strip Foam 18"

Bracket Chassis Front 7 Ga.

Plug Button BIk 359 Dia Choke

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAnR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9"07.258510

DRIVE

52 1

1632

35 36

121

_... 48

118

-i 26

22 26

REPAIR

DRIVE

PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

KEY

riO.

PART

NO.

146682

t23666X

12000028

121520X

17490512

130802

131679

STD561210

105701X

19151216

745504'12

STD551125

7,4490544

STD523710

STD541437

106933X

130804

STD541237

106888X

STD551037

STD561210

145204

124236X

130807

127275X

STD523'107

155071

'120t 83X

STD551 O62

1572H

123674X

STD523727

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Transaxle (See Breakdown) 40 4470J

Peerless Model P930-055A 41 t54777

Spring Return Brake Tla Zinc 42 19131312

Pulley Transaxle 18/20" tires 47 127783

Ring Retainer # 5100-62 48 154604

Strap Torque 30 Degrees 49 123205X

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 X 3/4 TYT 50 STD523715

Bracket Saddle Shift Tia 51 STD541374

Rod Shf Sdt LYf'_rTStr Blk Zinc 52 STD54t431

Pin Cotter 1/8 X 1 Cad 53 105710X

Washer Plate Shf 388 Sq Hole 54 2751R

Washer 15/32 X 314X 16ga 55 105709X

Bolt 114-28unf Gr8 W/Patch 56 STD523712

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 114 57 13080t

Bolt Hex FLGHD5!16-18Gr,5 58 127274X

Bolt Fin Hex 59 140312

Nut Lock Hex W/Ins, 3/8-16 Unc 61 17490612

Knob Rd 1/2-13 Plstc Thds Bik 62 8883R

Rod Brake BIk Zinc 26 840 63 140186

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 64 71170764

Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 65 STD551143

Washer 13132X 13/t6 X 16 Ga 66 154778

Pin Cotter 1/8 X 3/4 Cad 70 134683

Rod Brake Parking Lt/Yt 72 19132012

Cap Brake Parking Red 74 137057

Bracket Mtg Transaxle 75 121749X

Keeper Belt LH LT 14 Ga 76 STD581075

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18unc X 3/4 77 123583X

Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 78 121748X

Bearing Nylon Blk 629 id 96 4497H

Washer 21/32 X 1 X 16 Ga 1t2 '19091210

Pin Roll 3/16 X 1" 113 127285X

Pulley Idler Flat 116 72110610

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 2-314 118 154774

121 154419

Spacer Split 395 X 59 Bzp

Keeper Belt Idler

Washer 13132X 13/16 X 12 Ga

Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic

Belicrank Asm Clutch

Retainer Belt Style Spring

Bolt Hex Hd 3!8-16unc X 1-1/2

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18

Link Clutch 7 66

Clip Line Fuel 13t32 Mtg Hole

Spring Return Clutch 6 75

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-I6 _Jncx 1-114

V-Belt Gd Drive 95 25

Keeper Belt RH LT Pnt/zinc 16g

Keeper Belt Centerspan

Screw Thdr0[ 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt

Cover Pedal Blk Round

Pulley Eng CI Mech 38deg LT/YT

Bolt Hex 7/16-20x4 Gr 5

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

Keeper Belt Engine

Guide Belt Mower Drive RH

Washer 13/32 X 1-1/4 X 12 Ga

Spacer Axle

Washer 25132 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

E-ring #5133-75

Key Square 2 0 X 1845/1865

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

Retainer Spring 1"

Washer 9/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

Strap Torque Lt

Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1,25

Spacer Bellcrank

Nyiiner Clutching Stl

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

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPABR PARTS

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

STEERING ASSEMBLY

+.+

L '

+",_40

•* i _ +| 1

29" 6B

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - -, MODEL NUMBER 917,258510

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139766

2 154427

3154422

4 154423

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

93366R

10 156438

11 STD551137

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156545

18 57079

19 124035X

20 126684X

21 STD551125

22 71100410

23 127501

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

3O STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 155118

39 19133808

4O STD541537

41 104820X

42 t24417X

43 121749X

46 121232X

47 6855M

62 156593,

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

Wheel Steering Opp Sears Btk

Axle Asm FrontLt

Spindle Asm Lh _,

Spindle Asm Rh

Washer Thrust .75 x1.230

Washer 25132x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

Washer 27t32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

RingKlip#T5304-75 '

Beating Col Strg Btk

Draglink Extended Stamped

Washer Lock Hvy HtclSpr 3/8

Bearing Axle

LocknutFlange 5/8-11 UNC

Shaft Asm Strg 5/8 x 15.19 Lt

Washer Thrust .515 x .750 x.033

Support Shaft

Washer Shim 1/4 x 5/8 x .062

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

Screw Cap Sckt Hd Phos & Oil

Shaft Asm Pitman

Bracket Steering

Bushing Link Drag BIk LR

Gear Sector 22 Teeth

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga_

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 TY-TT

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad

Rod Tie Wire Form t9.75 Mech

Bushing Strg_ 5/8 ID Dash

Screw

Cap Wheel Steer Opp Sears USA

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Ga.

Locknut Center 3/8-24 Unf

Adaptor Wheel Strg. °640L635 ld

Boot Shaft SteeringCraftsman

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

Cap Spindle Fr Top Blk

Fitting!Grease

Steenng Assembly

Sppacer Axle

Bearing Arm Pittman

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

Brace Axle

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR

ENGINE

PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

REPAHR

ENGINE

PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 132759

217720410

4 137352

13 272293

14 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 156123

29 137180

31 109202X

32 123549X

33 123487X

35 17490512

37 137040

38 .......

40 124028X

44 17490412

46 190914'16

62 STD551131

72 71070512

78 1749062O

81 128861

Control Th/ch RH BIk Pd115 10

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

Engine (See Breakdown)Bdggs

Modet No 287707-0255-01

Muffler Exh LT B&S 14HP IC OHV

Gasket Eng 1 313 td Tin Plated

Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt x 3"

Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/6-18 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Shield Browning

Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn)

Tank Fuel Front t 25

Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented

Clamp Hose BIk

-Screw Thdro! 5t16-18 x 3!4 TYT

Line Fuel 20"

Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine

Manufacturer')

Bushing Snap Nyl Bik Fuel Line

Screw Hexwsh Thdrof 114-20 x 3/4

..Washer9/32 x 718x 16 ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5116

Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 X 3/4

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x1-.1/4 TYTT

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

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

1 inch = 25_4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o258510

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

140122

140551

STD523710

19131610

145006

STD541437

124181X

17490616

19131614

155925

121246X

t21248X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket Pvt St

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1

Washer Fiat 13/32 X 1 X t0 Ga

Clip Push-In Hinged

LocknutHex WP_Vsh 3/8-16

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi

Screw Thdrot 316-16 X4 gy-tt

Washer 13/32 X 1 X

Pan Seat

Bracket Mounting Switch

Bushing Snap BIk Nyt 50 ld

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 72050411

15 134300

16 121250X

17 123976X

21 153236

22 STD541431

23 74780814

24 19171912

25 127018X

26 STD551150

NOTE:

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

Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc

Spring Cprsn I 27 Bik Pnt

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shld 5/16-18 Unc

Nut Lock Hex"W/Ins 5/16-16

Bolt Fin Hex 1/2-13 X 7/8 Gr5

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

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr I/2

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAUR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

DECALS

17 5

7 4 14 11

KEY

NO. PART

NO.

1 156834

2 273504

3 150676

4 150677

5 150680

6 133644

7 142235

8 140837

9 128314

10 149516

11 156439

DESCRIPTION

Decal Dash Inst Oper English

Decal HP Engine

Decal Hood RH Crafts SIp LT

Decal Hood LH Crafts Slp LT

Decal Grille Crafts

Decal Maint Cust Sears Domesti

Decal Side Pnt IcgoldBtk B & S

Decal Brake Parking Saddle

Decal Fender Craftsman White

Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng Acme

Decal Danger Fender Englspan

WHEELS & TIRES

4,10

KEY

NO. PART

NO.

12 4900J

13 146046

14 150678

15 136832

17 156858

18 156787

19 150333

21 131265

-- 145245

-- 145247

-- 138311

-- 156845

-- 156846

DESCRIPTION

Decal Clutch/brake English

Decal V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor

Decal Chassis 6sp 42"

Decal V-Belt Sch

Decal Ins Hood

Decal Mower EZ3 Mulch

Decal Cap CNSMR Help Line SRS

Decal Lightbox

Pad Footrest

Fastener Pop In

Decat Handle Lft Hei_]htAdjust

Manual Owners English

Manual Owners Sl_anish

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192

2 65139

3106222X

4 59904

5 106732X427

6278H

7 9040H

8 106108)(427

9 124635X

10 7152J

1t 104757X

- - 144334

NOTE:

Cap Valve Tire

Stem Valve

Tire F Ts 15 X60-6Service

Tube Front (Service item Only)

Rim Asm 6 front White Service

Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Bearing Flange (Front Wheel Only)

Rim Asm 8" rear White Service

Tire RTs 16x8 5_8 C Service

Tube Rear (Service Item Only)

Cap Hub Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00

Sealant, Tire (10 ozoTube)

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -. =MODEL NUMBER 917,258510

LIFT

! /

13----_

15 1617 18

REPADR

LIFT

PARTS

TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 136973

2 122507)(

3 105767X,

412000002

519211621

6.120183X

7 125631X

8 122365X

10 12251_ZX

11 '139865

12 139866

13 STD624008

15 127218

16 73350800

17 130171

18 73800800

19 139868

20 STD624008

31 140302

32 73540600

Wire Asm Inner W/plunger '1732

Shaft Asm Lift 9 680

PinGroove I 500 Zinc

E Ring#5133-62

Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1X 21 ga

Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id

Grip Handle Fluted Blk

Button Plunger Red

Spdng Cprsn 3 750 Oiled

Link LiftLH

Unk Lift RH

Retainer Spring

Link Front

Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion B!k Zinc

Nut LockW/wsh 1/2-13unc

Arm SuspensionRear

Retainer Spring Zinc

Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical

Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: Ail component dimensions given in lJ.S_ inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

REPABRPARTS

TRACTOR-- fiiIODF..L NUMBER 917.258510

MOWER

76 77

3O 105

lO3 •

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR o= MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

42" MOWER

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144393

2STD533107

3 138017

4 138440

5 STD624008

6 130832

8 850857

9 STD551137

'I0 140296

11 't34149

12 129895

13 137645

14 128774

15 110485X

16 140329

17 72110610

18 72140505

19 132827

20 136888

21 STD541437

22 134753

23 131267

24 105304X

25 't23713)(

26 '110452X

27 130968

28 191110"16

29 t31491

30 138776

31 129963

32 153535

33 137266

34 STD533717

35 133835

36 131494

37 STD551037

4O STD541437

41 133551

43 140083

44 140088

45 STD624003

46 137729

48 133944

49 133940

Mower Housing 50

Bolt 51

Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 52

Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 53

Retainer Spring 54

Arm, Suspension, Rear 55

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1..25Grade 8 56

Washer, Lock 58

Washer, Hardened 59

Blade, Mulching 67

Bearing, Ball 68

Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 71

(Includes Key Number 6) 72

Housing', Mandrel, Vented 73

Bearing, Bait, Mandrel 74

Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 75

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2_1/4 76

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 77

Bolt, Shoulder ,78

Baffle, Vortex 79

Nut, Crownlock5/16-18 UNC 80

Stiffener Bracket 81

Bracket, Deflector 82

Cap, Sleeve 83

Spring, Torsion, Deflector 84

Nut, Push 85

Shield, Deflector 92

Washer '11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge 101

Rod, Hinge 102

Screw Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr i 03

Washer, Spacer 104

Pulley, Mandrel 105

Nut, Toplock, Flanged 106

Bolt 128

Fastner, Christmas Tree 132

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Washer 13/32 x 13/t6 x 16 Ga° - -

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Rod, Pivot, with Nibs --

Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with Nibs

Guard, Mandrel, L.Ho

Retainer

Screw, Thd° Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8

Washer, Hardened

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower

131340

STD541410

139888

t31845X900

133943

140084

122052X

140086

141043

149846

144200

142427

131870

127847

121748X

12000029

128903

127845

140334

127498

153701

73350600

142028

120958X

156084

7214O618

STD541437

136420

71161010

1906'1216

1OO710O0

130758

2029J

153390

19132203

'130794

145411

Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

Locknut

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, idler

Spacer, Retainer

Spring, Torsion Brakes 42"

Guard, Tuv Idler (94) .

Knob, Custom Oval

V-Belt

Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs

Spring, Return

Arm, Clutch, Secondary

Washer 25/32 x 1-5!8 x 16 Gauge

Ring, Ktip

Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x 1.44

Keeper, Spring

Arm, Clutch, Primary

Bushing, Large, Brass

Spring, Mower Clutch

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC

Trunnion Adj_ 94

Washer Sintered

Keeper Belt Idler

B01tCarriage 3/8-16 x 2-'1/4

Locknut, Hex W!Wsh 3/8-16 UNC

Cover Mulching 42" Black

Screw Truss Hd Phil 10-24 x 5/8

Washer #10

Washer Lock #10

Latch Asm Bagger

Nut Weldd .327io304 #10-24

Washer Felt

Spacer Washer 13/32 I.D° x 1-3/8

O.D. x 1/4

Mandrel Assembly (Inclucles Key

Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete (Standard

Deck -Order noseroller, mulch

cover and gauge wheel

compoenents separately Key Nos,

90-95, 101-106 and 1'11-120)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_S.inches

1 inch = 25_4ram.

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODi:L NUMBER 9t7.258510

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -MODEL NUMBER 930-055A

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -.. MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE -MODEL NUMBER 930-055A

REF PART REF PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I772108A Cover, Transaxle 43 792075

2 780086 Bearing, Needle 44 790025

3 770102A Case, Transaxle 45 786066

4 776260 Shaft, Counter 46 786086

57762198 Shaft and Pinion Assembly, Output 47 774690

6 778139 Gear, Output 48 774691

7778136 Gear, S_ur, !5 Teeth 49 778215

8 792136A Key, Shift 50 778125

8A 792047 Key, Woodruff 51 778124A

9784352 Collar, Shifter 52 778123A

10 784355 Rod and Fork Assembly, Shift 53 778122A

11 778229 Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth .54 778273

12 778113A Bevel Pinion, inlSut 56 778230

13 778221 Gear, Bevel 57 778151

14 778068 Gear, Bevel Pinion 58 778126A

15 778260 Gear, Ring 59 778127A

17 786139 Pin, Ddve 60 778128A

18 786102 Spacer, Neutral 61 778163

20 792077 Ball, Steel 5/16 ° diameter 65 780109

21 792078 Set Screw 3/8-16 x 3/8 66 776135

22 792079 Spring 67 776315A

23 788061 Ring, Seal 68 786116A

25 792073 Screw, Flanged Hex Head, Thread 69 780051

Forming 114-20x 1-1/4 70 786118

26 792125 Ring, Retainer 71 788069

(4 Required, Package of 2) 72 792165

27 792035 Ring, Retainer _ 72A 788091

28 788040 Ring, Retainer 76 780090

29 780072 Washer, Thrust 77 788078A

30 780108 Washer, Thrust

31 780001 Washer 79 792144

32 792001 "O" Ring 81 786081

33 788095 Sea!, Square Cut

34 780105A Bushing, Flanged 82 786082

35 780118A Bushtng,Flanged 83 786123

36 790003 Disk, Brake 90 788067B

37 790007 Plate, Brake Pad 103 792166 "

38 799021 Pad, Brake 104 792167

39 786026 Pin, Dowel 150 510334

40 792076A Washer, Flat 900 794603

4t 790079 Lever, Brake

42 792073 Screw, Flanged Hex Head, Thread

Forming t/4-20 x 1-'t/4

42A 792085A Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/4

Locknut 5/16-24

Holder, Brake Pad

Spacer

Bracket, Brake Lever

Axle 11-5/16" tong

Axle 16-t12" long

Gear, Spur, 37 Teeth, Steel (1.)

Gear, Spur, 35 Teeth (2=)

Gear, Spur, 30 Teeth (3_)

Gear, Spur, 25 Teeth (4.)

Gear, Spur, 22 Teeth R_(5)

Gear, Spur, 19 Teeth,Steel (6.)

Gear, Spur, 12 Teeth (1-)

Gear, Spur, 15 Teeth -_'(2)

Gear, Spur, 20 Teeth (3.,)

Gear, Spur, 25 Teeth (4.)

Gear, Spur, 28 Teeth L_.-(5)

Gear, Spur, 31 Teeth (6)

Washer, Thrust

Shaft, Input

Shaft, Brake, 4 Keyed

Plug

Washer, Thrust

Spacer

Seal, Square Cut

Plug, Threaded 9/16-18

"O" Ring

Washer, Thrust

Ring, Retaining, Inverted

(Package of 2)

Spring, Brake

Chain, Roller

(Number 41 Chain, 24 Links)

Sprocket, 9 Teeth (Reverse)

Sprocket, 18 Teeth (Reverse)

Grease, Bentonite, 32 Ounce Bottle

Screw 1/4-20 x 2

Locknut 1/4-20

Gasket Eliminator (Loctite #515)

Replacement Transaxle

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

Iinch = 25.4 mm

REPAmRPARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 0255-01

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634A

718

635 337

J_" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION i@NUAL

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1022

1026

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 28;_'707, TYPE NUMBER 0255-01

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0138

137

5_142

147

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

164

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REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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1045

741

142

1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT

137

REPAnR PARTS

TRACTOR -= MODEL NUMBER 917o258510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 0255-01

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334

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535

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REPAmRPARTS

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR .... MODEL NUMBER 917.258510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 0255-01

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14964t2

2 399265

3 391086

5495858

7 272614

8 495735

9 27803

10 94621

11 281246

12 271916

271997

271996

13 94728

15 94239

16 495162

94196

18 494238

20 291675

22 94624

23 492326

32A

222698

495860

495977

495978

495979

495854

495852

495851

495855

260924

299691

391286

494504

495490

94695

94648

495856

495857

262811

224502

224641

262411

96884

272465

CylinderAssembly 52

Bearing, Cylinder

Seal, Oil - 53

Head, Cylinder 75

Gasket, CylinderHead 78

Breather Assembly 93

Gasket, Valve Cover 95

Screw, Seres 98

Tube, Breather 104

Gasket, Crankcase Cover, 1164" 105

Gasket, Crankcase Cover, o005" 106

Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .009=108

Screw, Cylinder Head 117

Plug, Oil Drain 118

Crankshaft 121

Timing Gear Key 123

Base. Engine 125

Sea!, Oil 127

Screw, Seres, Base Mounting 130

Flywheel and Ring Gear Assembly, 131

Magneto °133

Key, Flywheel 137

Piston Assembly,Standard Size 138

Piston Assembly, .010" Oversize 141

Piston Assembly, .020" Oversize 142

Piston Assembly, ,030" Oversize 147

Ring Set, Piston,Standard Size 164

Ring Set, Piston, .010" Oversize 166

Ring Set, Piston, .020' Oversize 171

Ring Set, Piston, .030" Oversize 187

Lock, Piston Pin 188

PinAssyo, Piston,Standard Size 192

Pin Assyo,Piston,.005 =Oversize 201

Rod Assembly, Connecting 209

Rod Assembly,Connecting, 216

.020" Undersize CrankpinBore 219

Screw, Hex Washer Head, 1-57164 222

Screw, Hex Washer Head, 1-5/8 224

Valve, Exhaust 225

Valve, Intake 227

Spring, Valve 230

Guard, Flywheel 232

Retainer, Valve Spring 238

Tappet, Valve 240

Gear, Cam 265

Gasket, Carburetor

(Carburetor to Elbow)

272569

94637

224O61

94626

281346

94098

495800

231789

231855

231854

224540

231858

495932

497535

94616

498051

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224539

494379

494381

281165

281164

495931

231859

231985

214047

94555

281051

393815

94627

492160

262767

260695

262766

490815

495611

94729

495157

493935

94742

262785

262836

394358

221535

Gasket, Carburetor

(Elbow to Cylinder)

Stud, Carburetor Mounting

Washer, Spring

Screw, Sems

Bushing,Throttle Shaft

Screw, Throttle

Screw, Idle Speed

Pin, Float Hinge

Valve Float

Seat, Inlet Valve

Valve, Choke

Jet, Needle Valve

Valve, Needle

Carburetor Overhaul Kit

Screw, Elbow Mounting

Carburetor Assembly

Plug, Welch (Sold in Kit Only)

Valve, Throttle

Shaft and Lever, Throttle

Float, Carburetor

Gasket, Float Bowl

Washer, Bowl

Shaft and Lever, Choke

No_le, Carburetor

Pilot, Jet

Elbow, Carburetor

Stud, Rocker Arm

NLit,Air Cleaner Mounting

Line, Fuel (11" Long, Cut to Suit)

Screw, Hex Head, 3/4

Screw Assembly, Rocker Arm

Link,Governor

Spring, Governor

Link, Choke

Gear, Governor

Plate, Governor Control

Screw, Sems, Air Cleaner

Crank, Governor

Lever Assembly, Governor

Washer, Govemor Crank

Spring, Governor Link

Cap, Valve

Filter, Fuel _ln Fue! Line)

Clamp, Casing

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPASR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMSIER 917o258510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 0255-01

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

284 94704 Screw, Hex Head 668 280848

284A _94073 Screw, Hex Head 718 230192

294 810068 Screw, Set 726 392134

304 496281 Housing, Blower

305 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, 727 490324

Blower Housing Mounting 728 94951

306 224696 Shield, Cylinder 729 225170

307 94623 Screw, Cylinder Shield 729A 281390

309 497595 Motor, Starter 741 262932

310 497602 Bolt, Thru 757 213998

311 497608 BrushSet 758 399691

333 495859 Armature, Magneto 759 298909

334 93381 Screw, Seres, Armature Mounting 761 94593

337 491055 Plug, Spark 783 280104

346 93705 Screw, Hex Head 801 394856

356 497708 Wire Assembly 802 497605

356A 497671 Wire, Stop 803 497604

356B 494705 Wire Stop 842 270920

358 495993 Gasket Set 847 496415

363 19203 Puller, Flywheel 851 493880

383 89838 Wrench, Spark Plug 868 494435

423 94073 Screw, Seres 868A 272610

445 493909 Cartridge, Air Cleaner 871 262835

455 222561 Cup, Screen Mounting 872 281104

467 493903 Knob, Air Cleaner 875 495862

468 224948 Screen, Flush Rotating 877 393456

474 393474 Stator, Alternator 947 497157

482 93621 Screw, Seres 965 94108

510 497606 Drive, Starter 975 495933

523 495230 Cap and Dipstick, Oil Filler 977 494385

524 68838 Seal, Filler Tube 987 281166

525 496113 Tube, Oil Filler 1005 281355

535 272403 Element, Filter 1006 224413

537 281106 O-Ring, Air Cleaner 1019 496758

544 497603 Armature, Starter 1022 272475

552 231597 Bushing, Governor Crank 1023 224552

562 92613 Bolt, Governor Lever 1026 494432

592 231082 Nut, Hex 495136

601 93053 Clamp, Fuel Pipe 1029 224554

611 493496 Elbow, Fuel Pipe t033 495992

614 93306 Pin, Cotter 1034 495248

615 63080 Retainer 1044 94673

618 262803 Spring, Choke Return 1045 231828

634 281168 Seal, Choke Shaft 1054 270723

634A 491323 Sea!, Governor 1058 272623

634B 98970 Washer, Throttle Shaft 1090 497607

635 280872 Elbow, Spark Plug

646 224546 Brace, Air Cleaner

653 93585 Screw, Hex Head

657 93496 Screw, Seres

663 94620 Screw, Self-Tapping

Spacer

Pin, Dowel

Gear, Ring

(includes Mounting Hardware)

Cover, Starter

Screw, Hex Head

Retainer, Wire

Clip, Wire

Gear, Timing

Link, Counterweight

Counterweight Assembly

Pin, Counterweight

Screw, Counterweight

Gear, Starter

Cap, Drive

Cap, End ,

Housin.9, Starter

Seal, Oil Filler Cap

Fill Group, Oil

Terminal, Ignition Cable

Seal Assembly, Valve

Gasket, Valve

Bushing, Guide (Intake & Exhaust)

Cover, Air Cleaner '

Body, Air Cleaner

Diode and Connector Assembly

Solenoid

Nut, Hex

Bowl Assembly, Carburetor

Carburetor Gasket Set

Seal, Throttle Shaft

Fan, Flywheel

Retainer, Fan

Label Kit

Gasket, Cover

Cover, Rocker Arm

Rod, Push, Intake

Rod, Push, Exhaust

Arm, Rocker

Valve Overhaul Kit

sGcUideAssembly, Push Rod

rew, Hex Head

Extension, Crankshaft

Tie, Cable

Manual, Owner's

Retainer, Brush

RPM Settings: Low: 1650-1850, High: 3200-3400

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

1inch= 25.4 mm

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATaON

SIGHTING

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

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

greater than 15 ), never across the face, Make turns gradu-

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme J

caution when changing direction on slopes. II I IIII _I_ r'

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ANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.258510

iF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIRSERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473_7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALLTHIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800,-FON-PART

(I-800-366-7278)

FORCONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE,CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

14.5 HP IC

ELECTRUC START

42" MOWER

6SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has

its own model number°

The model number for your tractor will be found on the

model plate located under the seal

The model number for your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine°

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Re-

tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

=PRODUCT- TRACTOR

°MODEL NUMBER "917.258510

°ENGINE MODEL NO. - 287707, TYPE NO. 0255-01

oPART NUMBER

oPART 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.

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