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MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

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OWNER'S MANUAL

®Assembly

oOperation

oCustomer Responsibilities

-Service and Adjustments

oRepair Parts

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

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

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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 INSTRUCTIONS 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.

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

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

•Be surethe area isclear of otherpeoplebeforemowing..Stop

machine ifanyone enters the area_

o Never carry passengers°

°Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary_Always

look down and behind before and while backing.,

•Be aware of the mower' discharge direction and do not point

it at anyone_ DO not operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher' or the guard in place,

° Slow down before turning..

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

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

before dismounting°

° Turn off blades when not mowing.

° Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute,.

° Mow onty in daylight or good artificial light.

° Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways..

° Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine 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 injuryor death.

All slopes require extra caution, if you cannot back up the

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

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across..

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

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

overturn the machine. Tel/grass can hide obstac/eso

•Use slow speed. Choose a tow gear so that youwillnot have

to stop or shift while on the slope,

•Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights toimprove stability.

°Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

• Keep eli movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction_

o Avoid starting or stopping on aslope, If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

slope..

DO NOT,

=Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowfy

and gradually downhill, if possible.

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

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

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

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

sliding.

°Do not try to stabilize the machine by puttingyour foot on the

ground.

=Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes..

IlL CHILDREN

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

presence of children. Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that

children will remain where you last saw them_

, Keep children out of the mowing area and underthe watchful

care of another responsible adult..

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

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

chiIdrem

• Never carry children_ They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

= Never allow children to operate the machine°

,, Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision,

IV. SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and otherfuels. They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container

Never remove gas cap or add fue! with the engine

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

smoke_

Never refuel the machine indoors_.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a water' heater_.

• Never run a machine inside a closed area..

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

and keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices, Check their proper

operation reguladyo

°Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up_

Clean oil or fuel spillage° Allow machine to cool before

storing_

, Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, [f necessary_ before restarting.

= Never make adjustments or' repairs with the engine running..

, Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary_

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

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequentty_ Adjust and service as

required.

A ook for this symbol to point out ira-

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERTH! YOUR

SAFETY' IS INVOLVED.

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..............CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug

A wire and place wire whereit cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

A WARNING

Tahe engine exhaust from this product con-

ins cnemicats Known to the State of Caniror-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best 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 tools to service or repair

this tractor°

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions wilt

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES'L

MODEL

NUMBER 917°258555

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

iFOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 15,,0

GASOLINE CAPACITY 125 GALLONS

OIL TYPE (API-SF!SG/SH): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4,,0 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.,5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: 040")

VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0 - 5,7

REVERSE: 0-25

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 3AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MINoCCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT_ LBS.

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

ucL Contact your nearest Sears store for details,,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

. Read and observe the safety rules,,

.Fo!low a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tractor°

° Follow the instructions under"Customer Responsibili-

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

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal

combustion eng!ne and should not be used on or near any

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

ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable loc,_.;or state laws

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

in effective working order by the operator.

{n the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)_

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands° A spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/

Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual)°

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricatedand tuned up according

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

workmanship._

This Warranty does not cover:

• Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

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

equipment accordingto the instructionscontainedinthe owner's manual.

-Riding equipment used for commercial orrental purposes,.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defeclive in material or

workmanship and our testing determines the battery willnot holda charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge..

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 1S IN THE UNITED STATES.

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

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19

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

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

INDEX ............................................................................ 4

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

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

OPERATION ........................................................... 10-15

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 16

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

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

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

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

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

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE .................. BACK PAGE

iNDEX

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

Adjustments=

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

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

Mower:

Front-To-Back .....................................21

Side-To-Side .....................................21

Throttle Control Cable ...................24

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

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

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

Battery:

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

Cleaning ............................................17

Connecting .......................................7-8

Starling with Weak Battery .......... 23

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

Terminals ............................................17

Belts:

Motion Drive

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

Mower Blade Drive

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

Blade:

Sharpening .........................................17

Replacement .........................................17

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

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

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

Customer Responsibilities .................16-19

Engine:

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

Air Screen, Engine ....................19

Battery ............................................17

Cooling Fins, Engine ...................19

Engine Oi! ....................................19

Fuel Filler ..........................................19

Spark Plugs..........................................19

Tractor:

Blades ......................................................17

LubricationChart ...............................16

Maintenance Schedule ............ 16

Tire Care .............................8,t7,23

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

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays .......................24

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

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

Engine:

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

Air Screen ............................................19

Cooling Fins, Engine ..........................19

Oil Change .................................................18

Oil Level .................................................13,18

Oil Type ............................................................18

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

Repair Pads ..........................................48-53

Stading ..................................................14

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

Filters:

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

Fuel ........................................................19

Fuel:

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

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

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

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

Hood RemovaVlnstafiation ........................24

Leveling Mower Deck ...............................21

LubricationChart .....................................t6

Maintenance Schedule ..................................16

Mower:

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

Adjustment, Side-to-Side ............. 21

Blade Sharpening ...........................17

Blade Replacement ..............................17

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

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

Operation .................................................t3

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

Mowing Tips ...........................................................15

Muffler ...........................................................19

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

Mulcher Plate ...................................................9

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ............I3,18

Engine ......................................................18

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

Operation ................................................10-15

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

Options:

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

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

Parking Brake ............ ............................ 11-12

Pads Bag .............................................. 6

Pads, Replacement/Repair ...............30-47

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hood RemovaVlnstallation ............24

Motion Drive Belt

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

Mower Blade Drive Belt

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

Mower Adjustment:

Front-to-Back ...............................21

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

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

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

Tire Care ....................................................8,17,23

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

Spark Plugs................................................ t9

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

Starling the Engine ...........................13-14

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

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

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

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment .......24

Tires .................................................8,17,23

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

Transaxle Repair Pads .................. 46-47

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

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

Widng Schematic .......................................29

ACCESSOFI AND ATTACHMENTS

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These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased.

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

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG AIR FILTERGASCAN ENGINEOIL FUEL STABILIZER

MAINTENANCE

BLADES BELTS

PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit yourtractor. Many of these are listed below withbrief explanations of how they can help

you. This list was current at the time ofpublication;however, itmay change infuture 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 25_inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs

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

Steel weight tray for increased penetration°

BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a

healthier, nearer looking lawno Two Permanex containers hold

30-gallon plastic bags,

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage

CARTS make hauling easy° Variety of sizes available, plus

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

protective mat and dolly..

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

ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36_inch swath. 24

hardened steeEcoring tips, 150 lb. capacity weight tray_

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters infront of mower deck to reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.

GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at once,

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

carts or other heavy attachments).

GAUGE V/HEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce

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

equipped°

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and

matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup, Twenty spring line

teeth° Useful to prepare bare areas forseeding. Available for front

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-1 Convertible

mowers_ See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this

manual

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

pickup truck. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber.,

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

diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs_ofweighL Rounded

edges prevent harm to tuff. Adjustable scraper automatically

cleans drum,

SNOWBLADEforsnowremoval only, 14-inch high,48-inchwide

blade clears 42-Inch path when angled left or right. Raises, lowers

with side lever. Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper

bar° (Use with tire chains and wheat weights and/or rear drawbar

weight_)

SNOW'rHROWER has 40-inch swath Drum-type auger handles

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

arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seal 6-inch

diameter spout discharges snow t0 to 50 feet. Lift controlled at

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

drawbar weight°)

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electdc motor that connects to the

tractor batter] or other 12-volt source Includes booms for

automatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying Wand

has adjustable spray pattemo For applying herbicides, insecti-

cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers_ ,

SPREADEPJSEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill-

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

icers and sand.

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves

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

cultivate and compost garden residue_ Tiller has its own built-in

lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch.

Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor. Simply hook up to the tractor

drawbar and go? Optional accessories convert unit for

dethatching, aerating, hilling._without tdols,

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

links give smoolh ride, outstanding traction.

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel

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

visibility° Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm

and dry_ Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun

protector in summer.. Optional accessories include: tinted/

tempered solid safety glasswindshield withhand operated wiper;

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

VACS for powerfulcollectionof heavy grassclippingsand leaves.

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

places_ VAC/CHtPPER includes a chipper-shredder.

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications°

Uses (1) 55 lb. weight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for

snow removal or dozing heavy materials_

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(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Large Flat Washer (1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18

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(1) Hex Bolt

1/2-13 x 1

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(I) Washer

17/32 x

1.-3116x

12 Gauge

2) Hex Bolts (2) Hex @

1/4-20 x 3/4 Nuts

1/4-20

(2) Washers

9/32 x5/8 (2) Lock

x 16 Gauge Washers

1/4

Seat

Video

Cassette

Steering Wheel

Mulcher

Plate

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@ (2) Washers 3/8

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(2) Shoulder

Bolts ©

(2) Center-

lockNuts

W) Gauge

heels

Steering

Wheel

Adapter

Allen Wrench

_ teeringWheel

insert

Slope Sheet o

= (2) Keys

Steering

Extension

Shaft

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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 proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easien Standard

wrench sizes are listedo

(1) 3/4" Socket w!ddve rachet

(2) 7/'16" wrenches (1) Phillips Screwdriver

(2) 1/2" wrenches Tire pressure gauge

(1) 9/16" wrench Utility knife

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).

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

of carton, and lay panels flat_

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove,,

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

°Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align

mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and locknuto Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO

18-22 FT_ LBS TORQUE,

°Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and

push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

oPosition front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward.

° Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten-

sion.

°Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide insideboot and onto adapter.

°Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 3/8 hex

bolt and tighten securely.

- Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

• Remove protective materials from tractor hood and

grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FORAND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

INSKID THAT MAY PUNCTU RE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID,

TO RO LLTRACTOR O FF SKID (See Operation

section for location and function of controls)

•Press lift leverplungerand raise attachment lift leverto

its highest position°

=Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal.

- Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to

disengage transmission (See '_FOTRANSPORT" in

the Operation section of this manual).

. Roll tractor backwards off skid.

oRemove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor,

STEERING

BOOT

EXTENSION

LOWER

SttAFT

FIG. 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2 and 3)

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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

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Remove cardboard packing from seat pan and lift seat

pan to raised position.

°Open battery box door°

°Remove terminal protective caps and discard,

•If this batter,] is put into service after month and year

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps_

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

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

shown. Tighten securely,

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi-

nal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer

and hex nut. Tighten securely°

•Close battery box door.

Open battery box door for:

• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware).

° Inspection for corrosion.

° Testing battery°

° Jumping (if required)°

° Periodic charging..

LOCK

WASHER

FLAT

DISCARD

TERMINAL

PROTECTIVE

CAPS

__S_ ''f HEX

NUT

NEGATIVE

(BLAC_ CABLE

FIG. 2

BOLT

SEAT

PAN

BOX DOOR

FIG. 3

POSITIVE

(RED) CABLE

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 4)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.

° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

,Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulderboll

o Assemble adjustmentbolt,Iockwasherandflatwasher

loosely. Do nottighten.

- Tighten shoulder bolt securely._

•Lower seat into operating positionand sit on seat.

• Slide seat until acomfortable positionis reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way

down_

o Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

° Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securefy.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT LOCK WASHER

BOLT

FIG. 4

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractorwere overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for'

best cutting performance.

°Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For bestcutting resutts, mower housing should be properly

leveled° See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manuat.

CHECK FOR PROPER 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 tttis manual° Verify that the belts are routed

correctly_

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see

that the brake is properly adjusted. See 'q'O ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 5)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deck in

proper position when operating mower. Be sure they are

properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower perforrnance.

°Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level

surface.

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

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation

section of this manual)°

• With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels shoutd be assembled sothey are slightly off the

ground, Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with

shoulder bolt, 318 washer, and 3/8-16 iocknut and

tighten securely_

° Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in

same adjustment hole.

BRACKET

LOCKNUT

GAUGE WHEEL

FIG. 5

SHOULDER BOLT

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 6

and 7)

-Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw,

washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting

weld nut from the top with hook pointing down.

,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_

° }-took rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.

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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.

WELD NUT

FROM THE TOP,

HOOK POINTS

DOWN

LOCK

WELD. WASHER

NUT _-\ SCREW

LATCH

HOOK HOOK

WASHER

MULCHER

PLATE

LOCK

IWASHER

WASHER

_-'_SCREW

FIG. 6

WELD

NUT

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 7

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mutcher plate and store in a safe place.

Your mower is now ready for discharging or installationof

optional grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: Itis not necessary to change blades. The mulcher

blades are designed for discharging and bagging also,,

#"CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND EIVJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BESTPERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

v" All assembly instructions have been completed.

,/ No remaining !oose parts in carton.

J Battery is properly prepared and charged, (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps)o

,f Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely,

v" All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinfiated at the factory).

,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side!

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

properly inflated for leveling),

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

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/" Check wiring, See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properlyclamped_

,/ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position_

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,/ Fue! tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline,,

,/' Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine,.

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

,/" It is important to purge the transmission before operat-

ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions(See'q'o START

ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

These symbols may appear' onyour tractor or inliterature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE OFF

R EVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

ENGINE ON OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

FUEL. CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCK LOCKED

MOWER LIFT

N H

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

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 illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save

this manual for future reference.

THROTTLE!CHOKE

CONTROL

AMMETER

ATTACHMENT IGNITION LIGHT SWITCH

CLUTCH LEVER SWITCH POSITION

©ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FREEWHEEL

CONTROL APPROX.

SPEED

3 MPH

2MPH

1MPH

PARKING

BRAKE

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 8

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off_

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and

controlling engine speed,,

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used fordeclutchtng and brak-

ing the tractor and starting the engine,,

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the

brake position.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.,

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and

direction of tractor°

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and tower 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.

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower

cutting height.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

(-).

1 k,

OPERATION

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I_ I_ 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 or repairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask

over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)

Your tractoris equippedwith an operator presence sensing

switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the

operator to leave the seat withoutfirst setting the parking

brake will shut off the engine°

oDepress clutch/brake pedal intofull"BRAKE" position

and hold,

°Place parking brake lever in"ENGAGED" position and

releasepressurefrom clutch/brakepedat, Pedal should

remain in"BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

THROTTLE/

c "o%%L

-BRAKE,'__

CLUTC_RAKE PEDAL

"DRIVE" POSITION

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"ENGAGED" POSITION IGNITION

,SWITCH

-_--_ /DISENGAGED"

.,AR, NG .AKE

"_'_ _:_J /ENGAGED

/ .o=.,o.

'. _."..',' _.//" MOTION CONTROL

, '; .... _ _ LEVER \

"DISENGAGED"

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FIG. 9

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

MOWER BLADES -

- Move attachment clutch lever'to "DISENGAGED" po-

sition.

GROUND DRIVE -

°Depress clutch/brakepedal intofulI"BRAKE" position.

° Move motion contro!lever to neutral iN) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL iN) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

° Move throttle control to slow position_

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and

allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine

to "backfire".

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" positionand remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

°Never' use choke to stop engine_ i2

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

idlewith the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

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

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

I_ CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator s position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

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TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-

mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

Fig. 9)

The direction and speed of movement is controttedby the

motioncontrol lever.

°Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral iN)

position_

-Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

° Slowly move motion control lever' to desired position.

NOTE: The effort to move the motion control lever will

reduce after the first few hours of use. This is normal.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See

Fig. 9)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height

adjustment knob in desired direction.

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

• Turn knob counterclockwise (v-'_)to lower cutting

height°

The cuttingheightrange is approximately 1-1t2"to 4". The

heights are measured from the ground to 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 should be cut to approximately 2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over3 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,

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OPERATIC

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)

Your tractoris equippedwith an operator presence sensing

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

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will

shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cuL

• Lower mower with attachment lift control

,, Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control°

°TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

!_ CAUTION: Donot operate the mower .............I

without either the entire grass catcher, I

on mowers so equipped, or the dis- I

Charge guard in p!ace" !

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 8 and 11)

When pushingortowingyour tractor,be sureto disengage

transmissionby placing freewheel controlin freewheeling

position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar

of tractor.

o Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control

• Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by

inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control

rod°

° Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH_

• To reengagetransmission, reverse above procedure.

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, cord, etc).

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

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I ,_ CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills I

I_with slopes greater than 15°and do not I

iudriveacr°ss any slope. I

,Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills.

° Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills°

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position°

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch!brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake°

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position°

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED,

• To restartmovement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brakepedal

° Slowly move motioncontrol lever to slowest setting.

oMake all turns slowly.

FIG. 11

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17)

• The engine inyour tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.,

° Check engine oil with tractor on level ground°

=Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick;wipe off off.

Reinsertthe dipstickintothe tube and rest oilfill cap on

the tube. Do notthread the cap ontothe tube. 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 change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manual°

ADD GASOLINE

=Fitl fuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasolinewith a minimum of 87 octane, (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

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

Purchase fuel inquantities that can be used within30

days to assure fuel freshness

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING iN TEMPERATURES

BELOW 32°F(00C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

START1NG_

WARNING: Expedence indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisturewhich leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage_ To avoid engine

probterns,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 carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-

tions for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank orpermanent

damage may occur°

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do notoverfiiL Wipeoffany

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50°F and below)

°When enginestarts, allowengine to runwiththe throttle

control in the choke position until the engine runs

roughly,thenmove throttle controlto fast position, This

may require an engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depending on the tem-

perature.

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

o Before ddving the unit in cold weather, the transmis-

sion should be warmed up as follows:

° Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

• Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake

slowfy return to operating position.

• Allow one minute for'transmission to warm up, This

can be done during the engine warm up period°

, The attachments can also be used during the engine

warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed

upo

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

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may

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

ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9)

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

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

fuel from the tank to the engtne_

• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en-

gaged position.

°Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutchforake

pedal and set parking brake.

°Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

°Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.

= Move throttle control to choke position.

Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below..

° Insert keyinto ignition andturn keyclockwise to"START"

position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for 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 minutes and try again, tf engine still does not

start, move the throttle control back to the choke

position and retry_

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50°F and above)

• When engine starts, move the throttle control tothe fast

position.

° The attachments and ground drive can now be use& tf

the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine

and allow it to wam] up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-

mended that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time_ This procedure will remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel-

oped dunng shipping of your tractor'.

IMPORTANT; SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

- Place tractor' safely on level surface withengine off and

parking brake set.

°Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

this section of manual)°

• Sitting inthe tractor seat, start engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle control to slow position.. With

motion control lever' in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutchforake pedal,

o Move motion control lever to full forward position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse

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

procedure three (3) times.

OPERATI

NOTE: During this procedure therewill be no movement of

ddvewheels. The air isbeing removed from hydraulicdrive

system°

oMove motioncontrolleverto neutral (N) position_Shut-

off engine and set parking brake.

oEngage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position (See '%0 TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed°

With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal..

.Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move

motion control lever to reverse position. After the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the

motion controt lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat

this procedure with the motion control lever three (3)

times.

• Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal

operation_

MOWING TIPS

°Tirechains cannot be used when the mower housing is

attached to tractor°

oMower should be properly leveled for best mow!ng

performance. See q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual,

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

ming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

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

tractor° This will result in a more even distribution of

clippings and more uniform cutting.

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

so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,

fences, ddveways, etco After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left hand turns until

finished (See Fig. 12)o

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

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-

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

desired height.

FIG. 12

° Do not mow grass when it is wet.. Wet grass will plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing,.

° Always operate engine at ful_throttle when mowing to

assure better mow=ng performance and proper dis-

charge of material Regulate ground speed by select-

ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as well as the quality of cut desired..

= When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT*UP GRASS AND

TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USEr

° The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass

and not be noticed_ Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed

as this will provide the best recutting action of the

blades.

° Avoid cutting your lawn when it iswet. Wet grass tends

to form clumps and interferes with 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

wilt not be exposed to the direct sun°

° For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that

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

blades (See Fig. I3). For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly°

° Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-

quire that an area be mulched a second time to com-

pletely hide the clippings° When doing a second cut,

mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

= Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow

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

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining

of the lawno

FIG. 13

CU RESPONSIBI

MA,.TE.ANCESCHEOU'E

AS YOU COMPLETE o'_. _._ ._ R, R.-" ._ ._O_

REGULAR SERVICE /__._ERVICE DATES

Check Brake Operation : I/ :_ ........ I..........

Check Tire Pressure V' _'

Check for Loose Fasteners _ _##7 _##

Clean Battery and Terminals _ _#'

Check Transaxte Cooling

Adjust Blade Be!!(s) Tenslon ...... t_'s .........................

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s] Tension _5

Check Engine Oil Level _ _#'

'ii'.Change Engine Oil .... ] _'_,.a =_## ....... i '.'.'.'...

Clean Ai!,,,Filter I_ _'2

E clean Air Screen _2 : I

GInspect MuffiedSpark Arrester ._#'

I R'ep aceO,F,te, (.oqu ppo ) ..

NF t.......

Cle.an E.ngin, Cooilng Fins ...... _2 i

Replace Spark Plug _#'

.....Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _2

Repiace Fuel Filter if

I _Change more often when opereting under aheavy load or In high ambient tempemlures

2*Service more often when operatingin dirty or dus_ conditions.,

3 - if equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours.

4-RepIace blades more often when mowing insandy soil,

5-if equipped with adjustable system.

6. Not required If equtpped with maintenance-free batte_

7_Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs maximum

De not m,ertlghieno

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 air filter, and check blades and belts for

wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better

andlast longer.

LUBRICATION CHART

_INDLE ZERK ®

®BEARING ZERK FRONT WHEEL (_

BEARING ZERK

@CLUTCH

PIVOT(S)

,®

BEFORE EACH USE

o Check engine oil level

=Check brake operation,.

°Check tire pressure.

°Check for loose fasteners°

(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

®GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

®REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OiL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DiRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU

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

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITI

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performingany mainte-

nanceo

BRAKE OPERATION

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

at high speed in highest 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 gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber°

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

other hazards that may cause tire damage_

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer,. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp° Re-

place bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14)

°Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

=Remove hex bolt, Iockwasher andflat washersecuring

blade.

= Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown_

o Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

oTighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.

NOTE; We do not recommendsharpening blade- but ifyou

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

BLADE MANDREL

TRAILING EDGE

FLAT WASHER

LOCK

HEX BOLT

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,

FIG. 14

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced,. An

unbalanced blade willcause excessivevibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine.

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

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

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

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

balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer)o

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

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

If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position° If either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced.

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

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

CENTER HOLE //

FIG. 15

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life_

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight°

°Keep small vent holes open (See "CONNECT BAT-

TERY" in the Assembly section of this manual)°

° Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour,.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power,,

• Open battery box door.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor°

°Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of

baking sodato one gallon of watei'. Be careful notto get

the soda solution into the cells°

°Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

° Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright.

° Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual),.

V-BELTS

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

operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

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

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept

clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmissionwhile engine is

running or while the transmission is hoL

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Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and

clean.

OInspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air' or' high pressure sprayer to clean

cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

nance is not required for the life of the transaxleo Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near-

est authorized service center/departmento

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with AP1 service

classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oirs SAE viscosity

grade according to your expected operating temperature.

s_,_=vlscosrn, GRAdF-S1

°F _2D_ 09 30 =32" 40 '_ 60* 80 _100 °

°C *30 _-20 °-10 _' 1'0= 204 30" 40"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANT{CIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 16

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation orat least

once ayear if the tractor is not used for 50 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..

AIR CLEANER

COVER

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig° 17)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH.

, Be sure tractor is on leve! surface_

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

o Catch oil in a suitable container°

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

to enter the engine when changing oil

°Remove drain plug.

o After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

= Refill engine with oil througtl oil fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this

manual°

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

Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fillcap or} the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking

reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten

cap onto the tube securely when finished.

COVER KNOB

WING NUT

AIR

SCREEN

PAPER CARTRIDGE

AIR CLEANER

BASE

OIL FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

FIG. 17

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter°

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

tion or every season. Service paper' cartridge every 100

hours of operationorevery season, whichever occursfirst°

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

°Remove knob and cover.

° Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base°

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

= Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

°Wash it in liquiddetergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clear} cloth. Allow it to dry,

° Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in clean, absorbent

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

NOTE: Do not'washthe paper cartridge or use pressurized

air',as thiswill damage the cartridge.

-Reinstalfthe pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the

paper cartddge.

° Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover'and tighten

knob securely.

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CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 17) MUFFLER

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage,

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers. SPARK PLUGS

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,

cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are

kept clean at all times.

Every I00 hours of operation (more often under extremely

dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and

other cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external

surfaces as necessary° Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalled,.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,

dirt,.#or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to overheating.

ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

Replace the engine oil filter every' season or every other oil

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

year°

_, Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE

ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through

step remove drain plug).

, Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter.

° Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber

gasket on replacement oil filter..

. Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. Turn oil

filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter

adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn°

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

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

mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECl FICATIONS" on

page 3 of this manual

, Start the engine and check for oil leaks. Correct any

leaks before placing engine into full operation.

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

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

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

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)

The fuet filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel

•ter becomes clogged,obstructingfuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required°

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

• Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor..

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

properly positioned_

° Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline°

CLAMP

FIG. '19

CLEANING

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

matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax,.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water ouL Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine tifeo

FIG. 18

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AND ADJUSTMENTS

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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

°Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

°Place motion control 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.

TRACTOR

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

with plug.

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TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20)

Mower willbe easier to remove from the right side of tractor..

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position_

•Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower toits

towest position_

,Roll belt off engine pulley.

°Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing

retainer spring.

•Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring.

°Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by removing retai!ler springs°

°Disconnect front linksfrom deck by removing retainer

springs.

°Raise liftlever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower

out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER 1STO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR, THE

R.H. AND L.H. SUSPENSION ARMS MUST BE REMOVED

FROM TRACTOR,

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 20)

°Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

° Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right

side of tractor°

° Lower lift lever to its lowest position,.

o Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions,

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR RETAINER

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 20

LEVER

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual).

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

your mower°

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)

. Raise mower to its highest position.

= At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mower to ground_ Distance"A"on

both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4"

of each other°

- If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only,.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment

nut on that sider

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 1/8"o

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO

GROUND GROUND

GROUND LINE A

LIFT LINK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 21

FIG. 22

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 23 and 24)

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE, tF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT tS

NECESSARY, BESURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL StDE-TO-

SIDE_

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to

1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest

position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.. Measure dis-

tance"D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom

edge of mower housing as shown.

o Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front linksare equal in length° Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8'L

-tf 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 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than

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

links°

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

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

equal number of turns,,

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

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

° Recheck side4o-side adjustment°

%\o_ _ MANDREL

FIG, 23

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT

NUT "E"

FRONT LINKS TRUNNION

21 FIG. 24

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 25)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaced withouttools..

Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

= Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys°

• Pull belt away from mower°

BELT iNSTALLATION -

° install new bett in reverse order of removal

- 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

FIG. 25

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.

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

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

° Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake,,

° Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A"on brake rod,

If distance isother than 1-1/2", loosen jam nutand turn

nut "A"until distance becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam

nut against nut "A".

Road test tractor for' proper stopping distance as stated

above,, Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is

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

maintenance is necessary_ Contact your nearest au-

thorized service center]department.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

ARM

FIG. 26

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 27)

Park the tractor on level surface,, Engage parking brake°

For assistance, there is abelt 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 clutchingidler,.

° Pull belt slack toward rear oftractor_ Carefully remove

belt upwards from transmissioninput pulley and over

coolingfan blades.

-Pull belttoward front of tractor'and remove downward

from around engine pulley.

°InstatFnew belt by reversing above procedure_

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS

POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS.

PULLEY

CLUTCHING

IDLER

TABS

UPPER BELT

KEEPER

TRANSMISSION

FIG. 27

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See

Figs. 28 and 29)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever will not hold its

position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted as

follows:

• Park tractor on a level surface. Stop tractor by turning

key to OFF" position and engage parking brake.

NOTE: Transmission should not be warm when making

this adjustment. A!!ow transmission to cool toair tempera-

ture before making this adjustment°

To access the transmission adjustment, itwill be necessary

to remove the battery and the battery box from tractor,

° Raise seat and open batter/box door. Disconnect

BLACK battery cable first, then the RED cable

-Remove battery and battery box from tractor as shown.

NOTE: When reinstalling battery box, ensure that battery

acid drain tube is routed toward the rear and is clear of the

cooling fan.

° Locate the access plug under the cooling fan,, This plug

and surrounding area must be cleaned to prevent

contamination of interna! parts during this procedure°

Before removing the plug, pack a cloth in the housing

pocket to absorb excess oil

. Using needle nose pliers, remove the access plug

described above. When the plug is removed, a small

quantity of oil will flow out of the transmission° This is

normal and will not effect transmission function.

= Insert a #30 torx or 5/32 allen wrench intothe access

hole and locate the adjustment screw° Adjust the screw

clockwise 1/4 turn at a time to increase motion control

effort. An effort of 15-t8 Ibs. at the motion control lever

knob is normal.

NOTE: tf for any reason the effort to move the motion

control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above

procedure by turning the adjustment screw counterclock-

wise 1/4 turn.

. Clean the access plug and insert it into position using

the torx or allen wrench°

= Clean spilled oil from transmission and reinstall battery

box and battery into tractor. When connecting battery

be sure to connect the RED battery cable first°

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if

necessary°

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMIS-

SION" in the Operation section of this manual.

ADJUSTMENTS

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BATTERY ACID

DRAIN TUBE

FIG. 28

ACCESS PLUG WRENCH

COOLING FAN

HOUSING

POCKET

FIG. 29

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (Ieft to right)

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

trig wheel and reassemble per instructionsin the 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/departmenL

RVICE AND ADJUSTM

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 30)

• Btock up axle securely,

.Remove axle cover, retaining ringand washerstoallow

wheel removal (rear wheel containsa square key - Do

not Jose).

•Repair tire and reassemble°

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

and axle_ Insert square key.

°Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

°Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer'. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

'_ SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 30

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 31)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

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

recharged, If "jumper' cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR iS EQUIPPED WiTH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES,

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

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

against chassis,

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

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

oConnect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

3"0 REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery°

o RED cable last from both batteries_

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CABLES

CHARGED

BATTERY

PosrrlvE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

FIG. 31

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill.

°Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill

° Close hood,,

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting_

°Check wiring, See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual,

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive4ype plug-in fuse. The

fuse holder is located behind the dash,

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 32)

°Raise hood_

° Unsnap headlight wire connector.

° Stand infront of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor:

° To replace, reverse above procedures.

SERVmCE AND

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HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CTOR

ENGINE

FIG. 32

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 33)

The throttie control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

With engine not running, move throttle control lever

from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from

choke to fast position°

=Check to see if hole in throttle lever and hole in speed

control bracket are aligned.

° If holes are not aligned, loosen cable clamp screw and

align the holes by inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit

through both holes.

° Pull throttlecable up to remove slack and tighten cable

clamp screw. Remove alignment pencil or drill bit°

CABLE CLAMP

SCREW

FIG. 33

THROTTLE

LEVER

SPEED CONTROL

BRACKET

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34)

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary, However, minor adjust-

ment may be required tocompensate fordifferences infuel,

temperature, altitude or load If the carburetordoes need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

ADJUSTMENTS

In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise)

decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner

fuel/air mixtureoTurningthe adjusting needlesout (counter-

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving

a richer fuel/air mixture°

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF NEEDLE 1S

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT_

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission., it is

equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter

cap, which allows some adjustment within the fimits allowed

by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The

limitercapcannot be removed without breaking the adjusting

needle_

oBe sure you have a clean air _ter and the throttle

control cable is adjusted properly (see above)..

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

adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

,Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow

position, engine should idle at 1750 RPM_ If engine

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

or out until correct idle is attained.

•idle fuel needle settin_ -With throttle control lever in

slow position, turn idlefuel adjustment needle in (clock-

wise) until engine begins to die and then turn out

(counterclockwise) until engine runs rough° Turn needle

to a point midway between those two positions.

•Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

,, Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position, if

engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle

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

continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceter-

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..

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTING

SCREW

IDLE FUEL

ADJUSTING

NEEDLE

25 FIG. 34

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

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

more.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor with !

gasoline in the tank inside a building !

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

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, etc. Store in a

clean, dry area.

o Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING" inthe Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

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

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

°Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual

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

fastened. Inspect moving parts fordamage, breakage

and wear'. Replace if necessary°

° "['ouch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting°

°Fully charge the battery for storage.

, Affera period 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 in contact with battery

terminals.

° Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

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

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

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, ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE,

° Drain the fuel tank,

•Start the engine and let it nJn until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty,.

° Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

° Use fresh fuel next season_

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container.. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container'. Run engine at [east 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

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

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace withclean engine

oi!. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual)_

CYLINDERS

•Remove spark plug(s).

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

cylinder(s)_

•Turn ignitionkeyto"START" positionfor afew seconds

to distributeoil.

°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 rusL

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems..

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

give protection from dust and dirt_

°Cover your' tractor' with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture= Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your tractor to rusL

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM_

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PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but wlll not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

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POINTS

CAUSE

t, Outof fuel

2, Engine not "CHOKED" pmpedy.,

3. Engine flooded,

4, Bad spark pfug.,

5_ Dirtyair filter.

6, Dirtyfue! filter

7,. Water tn fuel,

8_ Loose or damaged wir_ng.

9, Carburetor out of adjustment,,

I0 Engine valves out of adjustment,

........... i IL iiii ,i [ I I II IIIIIIIII

1, Dirty air filter°

2, Bad spark plug,

3. Weak or dead battery_

4. Dirty fuel filtero

5, Stale or dirty fuel.

6 Loose or damaged wiring.,

7, Carburetor out of adjustment,

8, Engine valves out of adjustment.

_"_"L'll,ll'll ..........

t. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

2, Attachment clutch is engaged,

3o Weak or dead battery.,

4, Blown fuse°

5 Corroded battery terminals

6, Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty Ignition switch..

8, Faulty solenoid or starter.,

9 Faulty operator presence switch(as),,

1, Weakor dead battery.

2, Corroded battery terminals,,

3, Loose or damaged wiring,

4, Faulty solenoid or starter.

1o Cutting too much grass/too fast,,

2,, Throttle tn "CHOKE" position.

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

4_ Dirty air filter.

5, Low oil level!dirty oil

6. Faulty spark plug.

7, Dirty fuel filter.

8, Stale or d{rty fuel,

9.. Water in fuel

"_0,, Spark plug wire loose,

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins

12_ Dirbjtclogged muffler,

13,, Loose or damaged wiring,

t4. Carburetor out of adjustment.,

15o Engine valves out of adjustment,

1., Worn, bent or loose blade,,

2., Bent blade mandrel

3, Loose/damaged part(s),

CORRECTION

I., Fill fuel tank,

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

3, Wait several minutes before attempting to start

4. Replace spark plug,

5._ Clean;replace air filter.,

6. Replace fuel filter

7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filler

8, Check all wiring.

9.. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.,

10, Contact an authorized service center/departmenL

t., Clean/replace air ti!ter_

2_ Replace spark plug,

3 Recharge or replace battery,

4. Replace fuel filter

5,. Drain rue! lank and refill with fresh gasoline.

6,, Check all wiring.

7.. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section,

B Contact an authorized service center/department,

1, Depress clutch/brake pedal,

2., Disengage attachment clutch

3. Recharge or replace battery,,

4., Replace fuse,

5 Clean battery terminals

6. Check all wiring,

7., Checldreplaee ignitionswitch,

8o Check/replace solenoid or starter,

9, Contact an authorized service center!department

1,, Recharge or replace battery,,

2. Clean battery terminals,

3.. Check all wtdng

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter.

1, Set in "Higher Cut" pos{Uon/reduce speed.

2, Adjust throttle control,

3. Clean underside of mower housing,

4. Clean/replace air fitter,

5, Check oil leveVchange oil.

6, Clean and regap or change spark plugo

7, Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill w_thfresh gasoline_

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

gasoline and replace fuel filter,

1Or Connect and tighten spark plug wire,,

11, Clean engine air screen/fins,

!2_ Clean/replace muffler,

13 Check all wiring.

14., See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

15, Contact an authorized service center/depadment.

Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt.,

Replace blade mandrel,

Tighten loose part(s),, Replace damaged pads.

B OTING NTS

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

1_ Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

Engine continues to run

when operator' leaves sea!

with attachment clutch

engaged

......... ,, ,,,,,, ,, , ,,,,,,,,

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

iiiiii , ,11 i, ,,11 ii

Poor grass discharge

Headllght(s} not working

(if so equipped)

Battery wilt not charge

ii_JJ , ,i i, ,,i

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

Motion control lever

effort too high or motion

control lever returns

to neutral

1_ Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level

3Buildup 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 mandrets

1, Obstruction in clutch mechanism,

2, Worn!damaged mower drive belt.

3, Frozen idler pulley.

4, Frozen blade mandrel,

1,, Engine speed too slow_

2. Travel speed too fast,

3,, Wet grass.

4, Mower deck not level

5, Lowtuneven tire air pressure

6. Worn, bent or loose blade,

7, Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower

8. Mower drive belt worn,

9, Blades improperly Installed

10. improper blades used.

1t, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels,.

1.. Switch Is"OFF",,

2. Bulb(s) burned out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4, Loose ordamaged wiring

5_ BIown fuse.

1.. Bad battery ceII(s).

2., Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped)

4o Faulty alternator,,

1. Freewheel control tn "disengaged" position_

2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken,.

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment

or servicing,

LEnginethrottlecontrol notset at "SLOW"

positionfor 30seconds before stoppingengine,,

1,, Check widng, switches and connectionm If not

corrected, contact an authorized service canted

department,

1,, Replace blade. Tighten blade boll.

2, Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4 Replace blade mandrel.

5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

t, Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt,

3,. Replace idler' pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel

1, Place throttle control _n"FAST" position,

2_ Shift to slower speed,

3. Atlow grass to dry before mowing.

4_ Level mower deck,.

5,. Check tires for proper air pressure,.

6. Replace/sharpen blade,, Tighten blade boll

7. Clean underside of mower housing,

8_ Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10,, Replace with blades listed in this manual

11, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,

t. Turn switch"ON".

2. Replace bulb(s),

3., ChecWreplace light switch.

4 Check wiring and connections

5, Replace fuse.

1,. Replace battery,

2, Check/clean all connections_

3. Replace regulator_

4_ Replace alternator,,

1,. Place freewheel control in "engaged" position.

2,, Replace motion drive belt,

3. Purge transmission.

1, Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow

to Idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

See "TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER"

In the Service and Adjustment section of this

manual,

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258555

SCHEMATIC

RED

BATTERY

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

RED

FUSE30 AMP.

,©,51

WHITE

nE__2__o

,,,,,, IGNITION

SWITCH

CLUTCH /BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

SOLENOID

WHITE

STARTER

BLACK 1 '

_._ HOURMETER

BLACK

(OPTIONAL)

BLACK

;__._/x__FUEL:

BLUE 1 I'A _LINE

FUELSHUT-OFF

SOLENOID I

ORANGE

RED

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF G+M+L i NONE

RUN/LIGHT B + L A + Y

RUN B + L NONE

START B + L + S NONE

BLACK

.... ,"'__L)..... <,_7--- , _7 |("_

J ATT'MENT CL-UT(_H_7 ___, , _, ,_

(CLUTCH OFF) J C_OnN"N'E'_C_5_

SPARK

_ PLUG _ a,GN,TION 1.......... '_ GAP !_----! D

UNIT (2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL, ENGINES) ....._

28 VOLTS AC MIN, @ 3800 RPM

{CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT

3AMP DO @3600 RPM

BROWN

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM°

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

HEADLIGHTS

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.

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

ELECTRICAL

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO+ NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144926 Battery 12 Volt 30 Amp

274760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4

3 STD551025 Washer

4 STD551125 Washer

6 STD541025 Nut

7 109238X Tube, Plastic, 12'+

8 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge

9 109596X Clamp, Hose

16 153664 Switch, t+nter]ockPush-In

19 STD55I'125 Washer, Lock

20 73350400 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC

21 t47430 Harness, Light Socket

(Includes 4152J)

22 4152J Bulb, Light

24 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, t 1"

25 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, Wt16

Wire

26 I08824X Fuse, 30Amp

28 4207J Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 12"

29 121305X Switch, Plunger

30 140301 Switch, Ignition

31 124211X Nut, Ignition

32 141226 Cover, Key Switch

33 109310X Key, Ignition

40 156442 Harness, Ignition

41 711i0408 Bolt, Hex Head, Fin+ 1/4-20 x 1/2

42 131563 Cover, Terminal, Red

43 i45673 Solenoid

44 73640400 Nut Keps Blk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

70 142621 Harness Engine

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

58 12

14 11_

52 55 7

74 3

38_ 39

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159527

2 140356

317490612

4 19131216

5 155272

9 150156X01t

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 155936

14 174906O8

!7 144983X558

18 126938X

25 19131312

26 8TD541437

28 145198X558

29 155217

30 151287X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 17O30814

55 1452O2

57 STD522507

58 150127

60 72140606

64 154798

71 73680400

74 73680600

122 157301

123 157927

140 158418

142 156095

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

147 74760412

-- 5479J

Chassis Assembly

Drawbar

Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Bumper Hood/Dash

Dash

Bolt, Carriage 318-16 x UNC x 1

Panel, Dash, LoH.

Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L

Panel, Dash, R.Ho

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Hood Assembly

Bumper Hood

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut

Grille w/Clips MS-558

Lens, Grille

FendlFtrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558

Bracket, Fender Support

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

Pivot Bracket Assembly, L.H.

Pivot Bracket Assembly, RH.

Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4-20 UNC

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga_

Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

Screw Spider!ock Hex Hd #8-7/8

Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x _75

Duct Air Engine P/L LT

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

Dash Lower STLT

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 UNC

Nut Crown!ock 3/8-16 UNC

Bracket, Shift STLT

Screw TT #10-32 538 Flange

Bracket Suspension Front

Plate Reinforcement STLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4

Plug Btm BIk

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.So inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

.. _OOP..L_U_SE_ 9_7.25S5"55

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 59 140312

Peerless Modei 205-026B 6! 17490612

2 146682 Spring, Return Brake 62 8883R

5 121520X Strap Torque 63 140186

6 17490512 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x3/4 64 71170764

8 154792 Rod Shift Fender STLT 65 10040700

10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/Bx t CAD 66 154778

13 74550412 Bolt I/4-28 Unf Gr. 8 W/Patch 70 134683

15 74490544 Bolt Hex Flghd 5116-18 Gr. 5 72 19132012

18 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x I Gr..5 74 156972

19 73800600 Nut Lock Hex WiWsh 3/8-16 Unc 75 I21749X

21 130564 Knob Deluxe 76 12000001

22 130804 Rod, Brake 77 123583X

24 73350600 Nut, HexJam 3/8-'16 Unc 78 121748X

25 106BB8X Spring, Brake Rod 81 156969

26 19131316 Washer 82 123782X

27 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/B x3/4 CAD° 83 19171216

28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 84 156962

29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake 86 71208

30 130807 Bracket, Transaxle 87 19212016

32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/!6-t8 Unc x 3/4 88 12000008

34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 89 154882

35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 90 124346X

36 192t1616 Washer 95 156970

37 1572H Pin, Roll 96 4497H

3B 123674X Pulley, Idler, Flat 100 19111216

39 74760644 Bolt 113 127285X

40 4470J Spacer, Split 116 72110610

41 154777 Keeper, Belt, idler 118 154774

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge 12t 154419

43 19111012 Washer 11/32x5/8x12Gao 122 156963

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 123 19091016

4B 154604 BeIIcrank Assembly 124 156967

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 125 74780516

50 74760624 Bolt 126 1685H

51 73680600 Nut Crown!ock 3/8-16 UNC 143 74780520

52 73680500 Nut, Crown!ock 5/16-18 Unc 144 160792

53 105710X Link, Clutch

55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch

56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

57 156971 V-Belt, Ground Drive

Keeper, Center Span

Screw Thdrol, 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty TT

Cover, Pedal

Pulley, Engine

Bolt Hex 7/16-20 X 4 Gr° 5

Washer

Keeper Belt Engine

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Gauge

Spacer, Axle PVST

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

E_Ring

Key, Square

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

Shaft Asm, Cross Hydro 20" Tires

Spring Torsion T/A

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gao

Rod, Tie PVST 20"

Bushing Rod Strig. 629/632 ID

Washer 21/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Ring Klip #5304-62

Console, Shift

Nut Self-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

Rod Asm Bypass PVST

Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x16 Ga.

Strap Torque LH LT

Bolt Rdhd Sq..Neck 3/8-16 x 1o25

Spacer Bellcrank

Nyliner Clutching STL

Plate Bypass PVST

Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gao

Spring Return PVST

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x 1

Nut Lock 5/16-t8 Unc

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

At_enWrench

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258555

STEERING ASSEMBLY

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

9 ,2

9 -

6B 70 \

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121472X

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

tl STD551137

13 I54779

15 73901000

17 156546

18 57079

19 124035X

20 126684X

22 71200410

23 127501

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 126805X

39 19133808

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 STD541431

53 7368O600

54 7478O52O

62 !56594

63 STD523710

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

69 160367

70 74780636

Steering Wheel

Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL

Spindle Assembly, L,H.

Spindle Assembly, Roll.

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

Washer 25/32 x !-5/8 x t6 Gauge

Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

Ring, Klip

Bearing, Steering Column

Draglink Extended Stamped

Washer, Lock

Bearing Axle STLT/GT

Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-11 UNC

Shaft Assembly, Steering

Washer, Thrust _515x °750 x ,1033

Support, Shaft

Washer, Shim !/4 x 5/8 x .062

Screw Hex Socket 1/4-20 x 5/8

Pittman Shaft Assembly

Bracket, Steering

Bushing, Link, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw, Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4

Rod, Tie

Bushing, Steering

Screw

Cap Steering Wheel

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

Gripco Nut

Adaptor, Stee ring Wheel

Boot, Steering Shaft

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

Extension Shaft Steering LRLT

Cap, Spindle

Fitting, Grease

Nut Lock Hex w/lns_ 5/16-18 UNC

Nut Crownlock 3/8-t6 UNC

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

Kit Steering Asm Service

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

Spacer Axle

Bearing Arm Pittman

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

Axle, Brace

Spacer Brace Axle

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 2-1/4

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U oS inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

140123

140551

STD523710

19131610

145006

STD541437

124181X

17490616

19131614

155925

121246X

121248X

72050412

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot, Seat

Bolt

Washer' 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge

Clip, Push-ln Hinged

Nut

Spring, Seat

Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 1

Washer' 13/32 x I x 14 Gauge

Pan, Seat Emboss QCK Conn..

Bracket, Switch Mounting

Bushing, Snap

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

KEY PART

NO. NO.

15 134300

16 121250X

!7 123976X

21 153236

22 STD541431

23 74780814

24_ 19171912

25 127018X

26 STD551150

DESCRIPTION

Spacer, Split .28 x .88

Spring

Locknut, Flange t/4 Grade 5

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Nut

Bolt, Hex Head, Fin.

1/2-13 x 7/8 Grade 5

Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62

Washer, Lock

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

1inch = 25,4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

DECALS

21 2 6 3 7 74 13 1

913

15 21

KEY PART

NO. NO°

1 156811

2 150333

3 160278

4 160279

5 12-113-64

6 133644

7 149407

8 156787

9 146709

10 156439

11 142341

12 146046

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Oper. instr..

Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line

Decal, Hood, R.H.

Decal, Hood, L..H_

Decal Hp Engine

Decal, Customer Maintenance

Decal, Side Panel

Decal, Deck Mower EZ3

Decal, Fender, Craftsman

Decal, Fender Danger

Decal, Drawbar Cntd Mvt Hyd Lt

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

t47138

16O396

146710

149516

138047

156810

138311

154515

154516

160754

160755

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Chassis, 42"

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal, tns. Wheel Strg. Auto Srs Gd

Decal, Btrj Dngr/Psn Engo

Decal, Btry Diehard Sears

Decal, Fender Auto Sears Gold

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad Footrest RH STLT

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

4,10

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIP_ON

159192 Valve Cap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106222X Tire, Front

4 59904 Tube, FrontTire

(Not Provided, Service item Only)

5 106732X427 Rim, Front

6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only)

8 106108X427 Rim, Rear

9 138468 Tire, Rear

10 7'152J Tube, Rear Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

11 t04757X Cap, Axle

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire 10 oz.

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

't inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR

ENGINE

PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

.---35

REPAIR

ENGINE

PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 147025

2 17720410

4 137350

14 13280328

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 156123

29 137180

31 109202X

32 123549X

33 123487X

35 17490512

37 137040

40 124028X

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD551131

77 19101216

79 M740108025

8O 74760508

81 128861

Control, Throttle

Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting

1/4-20 x 5/8

Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler

Model No. CV15S-41526

Muffler

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

Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT

Washer

Shield, Heat

Arrestor, Spark

Tank, Fuel

Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank, Vented

Clamp, Hose

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3-4 Tyt

Line, Fuel

Plug, Oil Drain

(Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line

Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thdo, Roll.

1/4-20 x 3/4

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Washer, Lock

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

Bolt Hex

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 1/2

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWER LIFT

28 27

25 24

19 i

31_ 19

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

MOWER LIFT

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460

2 159471

3 105767X

4 12000002

5 19211621

6 120183X

7 125631X

8 122365X

11 139865

12 139866

13 4939M

!5 127218

16 73350800

17 130171

18 73800800

19 139868

20 3t46R

23 110807X

24 19131016

25 2876H

26 76020308

27 126971X

28 73350600

29 138057

30 150233

31 140302

32 73540600

49 145212

5O 110452X

LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly

Shaft Assembly, Lift

Pin, Groove

E-Ring

Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge

Bearing, Nylon

Grip, Handle, Fluted

Button, Plunger, Red

Link, Lift, L,H,,

Link, Lift, RoH_

Retainer Spdng

Link, Front

Nut, Hex, Jam t/2-13 UNC

Trunnion

Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert

1/2-'13 UNC

Arm, Suspension, Rear

Retainer Spring

Nut, Special

Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

Spring

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x t/2

Rod, Adjust, Lift

Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 UNC

Knob, Infinite Height Adjustment

Trunnion, inf Height

Bearing, Pvt, Lift Spherical

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Push Nut

NOTE: All component dimensions given in USo inches

1 inch = 25,,4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

MOWER DECK

75 74"

73 _I

45" .78 79

71 82

'" 104

105"

106

17\

105

106

18 29 27

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 144393

2 STD533107

3 138017

4 138440

5 STD624008

6 130832

8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 134149

12 '129895

13 137645

!4 128774

15 110485X

16 14O329

17 72110610

18 72140505

19 132827

20 136888

21 STD541431

22 134753

23 131267

24 105304X

25 123713X

26 110452X

27 130968

28 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 153535

33 137266

34 STD533717

35 133835

36 131494

37 19131316

4O STD541437

41 133551

43 140083

44 140O88

45 STD624003

46 137729

48 133944

49 155066

50 131340

51 STD541410

52 139888

53 131845X900

54 133943

55 155046

56 122052X

Mower Housing 58 140086

Bolt 59 141043

Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 67 149846

Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 68 144200

Retainer Spring 71 t42427

Arm, Suspension, Rear 72 131870

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8 73 127847

Washer, Lock 74 121748X

Washer, Hardened 75 12000029

Blade, Mulching 76 128903

Bearing, Bail 77 127845

Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 78 154809

(Includes Key Number 6) 79 127498

Housing, Mandrel, Vented 80 153701

Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 81 73350600

Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 82 142028

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 83 120958X

Bolt, Cardage 5/!6-18 x 5/8 84 156084

Bolt, Shoulder 85 72140618

Baffle, Vortex 92 STD541437

Nut Crownlock 5/t6-18 UNC 101 136420

Stiffener Bracket 102 71161010

Bracket, Deflector 103 190612'16

Cap, Sleeve 104 STD551110

Spring, Torsion, Deflector 105 160793

Nut, Push 106 2029J

Shield, Deflector 111 155197

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge 112 155198

Rod, Hinge 113 17490512

Screw Thdrol Washer Head 114 73510500

Washer, Spacer 115 72110504

Pulley, Mandrel 1t6 137644

Nut, Toplock, Flanged t17 133957

Bolt 118 73930600

Fastner, Christmas Tree 119 19121414

Pulley, Idler, Flat 121 143723

Washer 13/32x13i16x16Gauge 128 153390

Nut Crownlock 3/8-i6 UNC 129 19131312

Rod, Pivot, with Nibs 130 STD523710

Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with Nibs 131 STD533710

Guard, Mandrel, L..H. 132 19132203

Retainer

Screw, Thd. Roll t/4-20 x 5/8 - - 130794

Washer, Hardened

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower - - 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

Guard, TUV Idler

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, Klip

Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x t.44

Keeper, Spring

Lever Asmo Clutch Pri Plm STLT

Bushing, Large, Brass

Spring, Mower Clutch

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Uric

Trunnion, Adj.

Washer Sintered

Keeper Belt idler

Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-i/4

Nut

Mulcher Cover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Mulch/Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H.

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RH.

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1t2

Bolt, Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x t4 Gauge

Bracket

Washer Felt

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

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

Bolt, RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC x 1

Spacer Washer i3/32 LD. x 1-3/8

O.D. x 1/4

Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

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

Mower Deck, Complete (Standard

Deck, Order Separately Mulcher

Plate and Gauge Wheel

Components, Key Nos. 101-106

and 111-121)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.& inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 205-026B

!9l 190 209

_,T.-'BBA ®.....- 71A

38 37

MODEL andl SERIAL

NUMBERS HERE /

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 205-026B

REF PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

36 790075 Brake Disc

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

39 786026 Dowel Pin

40 792076A Flat Washer

41B 790085 Brake Lever

42 792073A Screw, 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

42A 792085A Screw, 1/4-20 x 2_1/4"

43 792075 Locknut, 5/16-24

44 790025 Brake Pad Holder

45 786066 Spacer

46 790086 Brake Lever Bracket

71 788069 Square Cut Ring

71A 792162 Pushnut, 9/16"

79 792144 Spring

85 792154 Oil Fill Plug

85A 792182 Tube Plug, 3/8"

87 788035 Oil Seal, 5/8"

180 730229A Gear Oil 80W90

189 792168 Drive Screw #6 x 1/2"

189A 792169 Screw, 10-32 x 1/2"

190 792150 Lockwasher

191 792151 Nut, 7/16-20

208B 798025 Fan/Coupling (IncL 189 & 189A)

209 798024 Control Lever

Parts must be ordered from Tecumseh Products Co.

NOTE: Al! component dimensions given in U.Soinches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526

Ai::R,,T_KEI......

_--2

6_m_

--7

11-- __10

12 --9

CRANKSHAFT i

-1

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLESI

13-%

g"'16

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526

AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

12-743-05

225-341-02

3 12-096-24

4 12-083-08

5 12-100-01

6 X-25-63

7 12-083-05

8 t2-313-04

9 12-094-12

NOT

12-072-05

12-086-01

12-041-02

Kit, Air Cleaner 1

(Includes Key Numbers 2thru 12) 2

Knob, Air Cleaner Cover 3

Cover, Air Cleaner

Precleaner Element 4

Wing Nut 5

Washer, Plain 1/4

Element, Air Cleaner (Includes #7) 6

Grommet 7

Base, Air Cleaner 8

(Includes Key Numbers 9 and 10) 9

Stud, Mounting Plate M6 x 1.0 x 66 10

Screw, #I0 HFLo Thread 11

Forming (2) 12

Gasket, Air Cleaner

ILLUSTRATED

12-113-53 Decal, Air Cleaner

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 12-0t4-37

2 12-t39-01

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft

Plug, Cup

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-0545Ot0 Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (8)

224-46840 Washer, Plain 1/4

3 12-146-07 Plate, Blower Housing

4 M-0645020 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 20

5 220534 Washer, Plain 5/16 (2)

6 24-096-05 Cover, Pinion

7 12-027-32 Housing, Blower

9 12-'141-01 Ring, Retainer (2)

8 12-096-28 Cover

10 25-154-02 Clip, Mounting (3)

11 M-0545020 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x .8 x 20 (3)

12 12-063-05 Baffle, Intake Side

!3 M-0645016 Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x 1°0 x 16 (2)

14 12-063-08 Baffle, Cylinder Head

15 12-063-01 Baffle, Cylinder

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 129113-64 Decal, Horsepower

12-079-07

I2-237-01

M-0664020

M-0545016

12-536-09

M-0443020

SM-0443025

12-089-11

12_089-23

12-089_24

M-0641060

SM-0642025

t3 12-090-05

14 25-158-11

'15 12_079-01

16 25-158_08

Linkage, Choke

Clamp, Cable

Screw, Locked Socket

M6 x 1.0 x 20 (2)

Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 8 x 16

Control, Speed Assembly (Includes

Key Numbers 6 through 9)

Screw, Pan Head M4 x 0.7 x 20

Screw, Pan Head M4 x 0,,7x 25

Spring, Choke Adjust (2)

Spring, Choke Return

Spring, Governor

Nut, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0

Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x 1o0x 25

Lever, Governor

Bushing, Throttle Linkage

Linkage, Throttle

Bushing, Linkage Retaining

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-0829033

2 12-041-03

3 M-0841080

4 12-126-11

5 12-445_06

6 M-0645025

DESCRIPTION

Stud, M8 x 1.25 x 33 (2)

Gasket, Exhaust Manifold

Nut, Hex Flange M8 x 1,25 (2)

Bracket, Muffler

Strap, Lifting

Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x 1.0 x 25 (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

KEY PART

NO, NO.

- 12-522-18

- - 12-755-59

RPM Settings:

DESCRIPTION

Short Block

Gasket Set

Low Speed: 1500-2000

High Speed: 3200-3400

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US. inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258555

KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526

FUEL SYSTEM J

31 /

20--

16__,_ -,_

14 23

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER J

14 /

REPAHR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526

FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 12-853-56

212-041-02

3 12-053-56

4 12-041-01

5 12_089-23

6 12-079-07

7 12-265-04

8 X-426-9

9 25-353-10

10 25-050-02

11 47-154-01

12 12-086-07

13 12_431-01

14 12-368-05

15 12-089-09

16 12-086-04

17 12-089-09

18 12-146-03

19 25-086-27

20 12-144_09

21 12-144-08

22 12-089-t0

23 12-146-02

24 12-337-03

25 !2_757-02

26 12-041-05

27 12-104-01

28 12-757-09

Kit, Carburetor (Includes #2 thru 6)

Gasket, Air Cleaner

Carburetor Assembly

(For Information Only - Not

Available Separately)

(Includes Key Numbers 12 thru 27)

Gasket, Carburetor (2)

Spring, Choke Return

Linkage, Choke

Deflector, Heat

Clamp, Hose (2)

Line, Fuel, 9"

Filter, Fuel

Clip, Cable 11

Screw, Hex Cap 8-32 x 3/8 12

Sleeve, insulating 13

Needle, Idle, Fuel Adjust 14

Spring, Idle Fuel 15

Screw, Idle Speed Adjust 16

Spdng, Idle Speed

Plate, Throttle 17

Screw, Throttle Plate (2) 18

Shaft, Throttle with Lever and Seal 19

Shaft, Choke 20

Spring, Choke 21

Plate, Choke 22

Jet, Main 23

Kit, Float

Gasket, Bowl 24

Bowl, Fuel 25

Kit, Solenoid Assembly 26

(Includes Key Number 29) 27

Gasket, Bowl Retainer Screw

Nut, Hex Flange M6 x 1o0(2)

Washer, Plain 1/4

Washer, Lock 1/4

Stud, M6 x 1°0 x 122 (2)

29 12-041-06

3O M-0641060

31 X-25-63

32 X-22-11

33 M-0629122

ILLUSTRATED

12-04t -01 Gasket, Carburetor

12-757-03 Kit, Carburetor Repair

12-518-05 Lead, Solenoid, Black, 5", 14

Gauge, Uninsulated Push-On Tabs

41-518-34 Lead, Ground, Green, 5", 18 Gauge

insulated Grip Barrel Eyelets

NOT

1 12-351-01

2 12-755-60

3 12.411-01

4 12-041-10

5 12-017-01

12-017-02

6 12-016-01

12-016-02

7 t2-146-13

8 12-468-05

9 12-112_13

10 12-086-15

12-089-01

12-173-01

12-755-03

X-426-9

12-326-03

M-0645020

12-096-07

235O11

24-032-05

M-0640034

24-194-01

24-186-03

M-0545010

12_018-0!

12-402-02

12-318-09

X-75-23

Lifter, Valve (2)

Kit, Cylinder Head

Rod, Push (2)

Gasket, Cylinder Head

Valve, Intake, Standard Size

Valve, Intake, .25" Oversize

Valve, Exhaust, Standard

Valve, Exhaust, °25" Oversize

Plate, Guide

Washer, Plain 13/32

Spacer, Head Bolt Exhaust Port

Screw, Hex Flange

M10 x 1o5x 81 (5)

Spring, Valve (2)

Cap, Valve Spring (2)

Kit, Retainer (2)

Clamp, Hose (2)

Hose, Breather

Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x 1.0 x 20 (5)

Cover, Valve with Nipple

Retainer, Spring

Seal, Valve Stem

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

Pivot, Rocker Arm (2)

Arm, Rocker (2)

Screw, Hex Flange

M5x0o8xlO

Retainer, Breather Reed

Reed, Breather

Head, Cylinder

Plug, Pipe, Allen Head 1/8

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

5'I

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

KOHLER ENGINE -" MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526

T,o............................c,,!

IGNI N IELEOTRI

CRANKCASE!

23 22 (_ _ 1

5 16_ 17

OIL PAN 1LUBRICATION 1

iii iiil,,,Jl

..11

STARTING SYSTEM I

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.258555

KOHLER ENGINE -- MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41526

IGNITtON IELECTRICAL CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-038-01

1 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange 1 12-032-03

M10 x 1o5x 46 212-522-18

2 12-468-03 Washer, Plain 3/8 3 12-445-02

3 24-162-03 Screen, Grass 4 M-0839025

4 M-0639016 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x I x 16 (4) 5 12-380-03

5 12-112-0t Spacer, Fan (4) 6 12-755-49

6 12-157-02 Fan 7 t2-089-!8

7 X-42-15 Key 8 12-422-08

8 12-025-25 Flywheel Assembly 12-422-09

9 4t-155-02 Connector (4 Contact) 12-422-10

10 M-0548025 Screw, Hex Cap 12-422-11

M5 x 0°8 x 25 (2) 12-422-12

11 M-0545010 Screw, Hex Flange 12-422-13

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2) t2-422-07

12 12-154-02 Clip, Stator Harness 9 12-144-27

13 12-085-03 Stator Assembly 10 12-874-07

14 12-132-02 Spark Plug 12-874-08

15 X-728-1 Clip, Cable 12-874-09

16 12-584-01 Module, Ignition 11 12-018-02

17 M-0545020 Screw, Hex Flange 12 12-108-07

M5 x &8 x 20 (2) 12-108-08

12-108_09

NOT ILLUSTRATED 13 t2-067-05

- - 12-518-01 Lead, White, Ground To Kilt (19", 12_067-06

18 Gauge, Fully Insulated Push-on 14 12-380-0I

Tab and Uninsulated Push-on Tab 15 12-043-05

Terminals) 16 M-0631005

17 12-144-02

OIL PAN /LUBRICATION 18 52-139-09

KEY PART 19 12-755-64

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 20 12-144-24

21 X-25-102

22 t2-032-01

23 SM-0631015

24 12-154-05

2 25-755-13

3 12-153-03

4 12-153-02

5 12-123-04

6 M-0545020

7 12-153-01

8 25-162-07

9 12-096-03

10 M-0545016

tl M-1039025

12 12-126-02

13 12-089-03

14 12-462-01

15 12-208-01

t6 12-050-01

17 X-75-10

18 12-393-0t

19 12-032-04

20 12-096-02

21 M-0545016

22 12-032-03

23 SM-0839045

Dipstick Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 2 and 3)

Kit, Oil Fill Cap (Includes Key #3)

O-Ring, Dipstick

O-Ring, Upper Oil Fill Tube

Tube, Oil Fill

Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0o8x 20

O-Ring, Lower Oil Fill Tube

Screen, Oil Pick-up

Cover, Oil Pick-up Screen

Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 16

Screw, Hex Flange M10 x 1..5x 25

Bracket, Oil Pump Relief Valve

Spring, Oil Pump Relief Valve

Piston, Oil Pump Relief Valve

Body, Oil Pump Relief Valve

Filter, Oil

Plug, Square Head, Solid 3/8

Oil Pump Assembly

O-Ring, Oil Pump Cover

Cover, Oil Pump

Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 x 16 (3)

Seal, Oil (PoT,O,,End)

Screw, Hex Flange

M8 x 1o25x 45 (12)

Pan, Oil

24 12-199-30

Seal, Crankshaft

Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block)

Strap, Lifting

Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1..25x 25

Dowel, Locating (4)

Kit, Camshaft (Includes Key #7 & 8)

Spring, Actuating

Shim, Camshaft, Blue

Shim, Camshaft, Red (AR.)

Shim, Camshaft, Yellow (AoR.)

Shim, Camshaft, Green (A.R.)

Shim, Camshaft, Grey (AoR.)

Shim, Camshaft, Black (AoR,)

Shim, Camshaft, White (A.R_)

Shaft, Balance

Piston w/Ring Set, Standard

Piston w/Ring Set °25" Oversize

Piston w/Ring Set .50" Oversize

Retainer, Piston Pin (2)

Ring Set, Standard

Ring Set °25" Oversize

Ring Set _50" Oversize

Connecting Rod, Standard

Connecting Rod .25" Oversize

Pin, Governor Regulating

Gear, Governor Assembly

Washer, Plain, 6mm

Shaft, Governor Gear

Plug, Cup

Kit, Shaft, Governor Cross, with

Clip (Includes Key #20 and 24)

Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, Plain 1/4

Seal, Governor Cross Shaft

Washer, Plain, 6ram

Clip, Hitch Pin

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

M-0839070

25-098-03

3 12-755-54

4 12-227-06

5 45-170-03

6 82-755-28

7 12-227-11

812-088-25

Screw, Hex Flange

M8 x 1.25 x 70 (2)

Starter Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 8)

Kit, Drive End

Cap, Drive End

Armature

Kit, Brush and Spring

End Cap, Commutator

Screw, Hex Flange

1/4-20 x 4-5/8 (2)

NOTE: At! component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

.................. i,i ,iii i, iii,,iii ii RV

II iI I IILII_LIII J I J I'II LI IIIII

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15 ° MAX.

llltllluiHi 11 i

li /_, Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not

O ==

_1 _ greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu

_1 _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

II caution when changing direction :n slopes. _,

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.258555

IFYOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1_800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

I:RRFTZHAN®

15 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC)

LAWN TRACTOR

Each tractor' has its own rnodel nurnber_ Each engine has

its own model number,

The model number for your tractor will be found on the

model plate located under the seat,,

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

blower housing of the engine.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

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

tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

•PRODUCT -TRACTOR

•MODEL NUMBER - 917.258555

•ENGINE MODEL NO. -CV15S, TYPE NO. PS-41526

° PART NUMBER

=PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians°_ professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we seIl.

160754 Rev. 1 6.10.97 RH

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