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L 917,258920 OWNER'S MANUAL

oAssembly

®Operation

•Customer Responsibilities

®Service and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

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

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT 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 III. CHILDREN

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

and on the machine before starting. .......... presence of children+ Children are often attracted to the

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that

instructions, to operate the machine. children will remain where you last saw them.

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

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade+ ° Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult.

° Besurethe areais clear ofotherpeople before mowing. Stop

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

• Never carry passengers+ ° Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

= Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing+ ,, Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation°

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

it at anyone+ Do not operate the mower without either the • Never allow children to operate the machine.

entire grass catcher or the guard in place+ • Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs,

• Slow down before turning, trees, or other+objects that may obscure vision+

°Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off IV. SERVICE

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

before dismounting, ,, Use extracare inhandlinggasoline and otherfuels+ They are

°Tum off blades when not mowing+ flammable and vapors are explosive.

°Stop engine before removing grass catcher or'unclogging Use only an approved container.

chute= Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

.Mow only in daylight or good artificial light, running. Allow engine to cool before refueling+ Do not

smoke+

° Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs+ Never refuel the machine indoors.

= Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. Never' store the machine or fuel container inside where

= Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into there is an open flame, such as a water heater+

a trailer or truck+ •Never run a machine inside a closed area.

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

II. SLOPE OPERATION and keep equipment in good condition+

°Never tamper with safety devices+ Check their proper'

Slopes are a major factor related to loss+of-control and operation regularly.

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury ordeath. • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debrisbuild-up.

All slopes require extra caution, tf you cannot back up the Clean oil or fuel spillage+ Allow machine to cool before

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

DO: ,, Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object+

°Mow up and down slopes, not across. Repair',ifnecessary, before restarting+

,, Never make adjustments or repairswith the engine running.

,, Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. •Grass catchercomponents are subjecttowear; damage, and

oWatch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

ovedum the machine. Taft grass can hide obstacles+ objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

°Use slowspeed+ Choose a low gear'so that youwill not have replacewith manufacturer'srecommended parts, when nec-

to stop or shift while on the slope, essary+

°Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel •Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or

weights or counterweights to improve stability+ wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them,

° Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments+ • Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as

These can change the stability of the machine, required.

°makeKeepallm°vement°ntheslopessl°wandgraduaLsuddenchanges in speed or direction. Donot ............ i..........Look for thls symbol to point out impOr- I

°Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, I tant safety precautions. It means !

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straightdown the _J !iCAUTIONIII BECOME ALERTlll YOUR I

slope. """SAFETY IS INVOLVED, I

DO NOT: ...........................

° Donot turnonslopes unlessnecessary, and then,turnslowly CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug I

and gradually downhill, tf possible, wireand placewirewhereit cannot contact !

• Do not mow near drop+offs,ditches, or embankments. The spark plug In order to prevent accidental i

mower could suddenly tum over tfa wheel is over the edge starting when setting up, transporUng, |

of a cliffor ditch, or if an edge caves in. adjusting or making repairs, I

•Do not mow on wet grass+Reduced traction could cause .... wA,.+.GA

sliding+ ""'"'"'"'"'""' "

°Do not try to stabilize the.machine by putting your foot on the

ground.

° Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes+ The engine exhaust from this product con-

tains chemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department Department. We have com-

petent, welFtrained technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor°

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",

MODEL

NUMBER

SERIAL

NUMBER

917_258920

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWlLL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASears Maintenance Agreement is available on th_s prod-

uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

-Read and observe the safety rules.

° Fo!lowa regularschedulein maintaining, caringforand

using your tractor.

° Followthe tnstnJctions under "Customer Responsibili-

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

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 25,0

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG!SH): SAE low30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 42 PINTS

WIO FILTER: 3..7 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

'(GAP: ,030")

VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 0-5.8

REVERSE: 0-2.1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN, CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: UIR

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT,LBS.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal

combustion engine 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 local or state laws

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

in effective working order by the operator°

In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler ts available

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/

Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Fortwo (2) years from the date of purchase, ifthis Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according

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

or workmanship°

This Warranty does not cover:

- Expendable itemswhich become wom during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, befts, etco

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

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

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

°Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

workmanship and ourtesting determinesthe batterywill not hold a charge, Seam will replacethe 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, VVARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-

MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER. (IN*HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE

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

APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES°

ThisWarrantygivesyouspecificlegal rights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichmayvaryfrom statetostate.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60I79

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

WARRANTY .............................................. .:...... ........... 3

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

OPERATION ........................................................... 11-16

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............. ;........................ 17

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 21-27

STORAGE ................................................................... 28

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 29-30

REPAIR PARTS -TRACTOR ................................. 32,,50

REPAIR PARTS -ENGINE .................................... 51-58

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

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SERVICE NOTES

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CO OF HARDWARE PACK

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Parts Bag contents

(4) Washers 3/8 x3/4 x 14 Ga,

(12) Carriage Bolts

5/16-18 x5/8

(4) Adjusting Bar

(4) Locknut 3/8-16

(12) Crownlock Nuts 3/16 x 8

(1) Knob

(1) Shoulder'Bolt

5/t6-18

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

_'\, (3) Retainer'Spdngs

_r(_ 1 (doubleloop)

(4) Retainer Springs "-_'-JA¥ _/!

(single loop) I

(2) Nylon Locknuts 3/8-16

(2) Hex Bolts

3/8-t6 x 1 (2) Washers

17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

_, (4) Reta,ir}erSpn.'ngs

(4) Clevis Pins

(4) Wheels

Steering

Wheel

Seat

Steering f

Sleeve f

-_ NoseRoller

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Video

Manual Cassette Parts Bag

Parts bag contents not shown full size

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_(2) Front Link Assemblies

(2) Keys Nose Roller

Brackets

Slope Sheet

_ teering

Wheel

Insert

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Your newtractor has been assembled atthe factorywith the exception of thoseparts 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 setwill make assemblyeasier_ Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 5/16" wrench

(1) 1/2" wrench Tire pressure gauge

(2) 9116" wrenches Utility knife

(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

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

STEERING

SLEEVE

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FIG. 1

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

oRemove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer

from steering shaft.

°Positionfront wheels of the tractorso they are pointing

straight forward.

°Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft.

,Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) andslide onto steering wheel adapter.

°Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,

Iockwasher and large flat washer previously removed°

Tighten securely.

°Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and

grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKIDTHAT MAY PUNCTURE T1RESWHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL.OFF SKID.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation

section for location and function of controls)

°Press liftlever plunger and raise attachment liftlever to

its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal.

°Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to

disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

°Remove mower and packing materials,

°Remove ties from V-belts.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

° Lift hood to raised position.

•tf this battery 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,

(See BATTERY" in MAINTENANCE section of this

manual for charging instructions).

LABEL

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_

-Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. ,

° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shouider bolt.

o Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.

Do not tighten.

o Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

° Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way

down.

= Get off seat without moving its adjusted position,

Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

• Adjust gauge wheels to highest position for ease of

mower deck assembly,

= Adjust gaugewheels before operating mower asshown

in the operation section of this manual.

GAUGE

WHEEL

BRACKET

SHOULDER

BOLT ADJUSRNG

BAR

GAUGE

WHEEL CARRIAGE

3/8 WASHER BOLTS

3/_16CENTER

LOCKNUT

FIG. 4

FIG. 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tireson your tractorwere overinflated at the factory for

shippingpurposes. 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 BRAKE SYSTEM

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

that the brake is properly adjusted, See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACK-

ETS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)

The gauge wheels are designed to keep the mower deckin

proper positionwhen operating mower. Be sure they are

properlyadjustedto ensure optimummower performanceo_

°Attach front gauge wheel brackets marked front left

(FL), front right (FR) to mowerdeck using(3) carriage

bolts and (3) locknuts. For ease of installationdo not

tighten locknuts until all carriage bolts have been

installed.

•Attach rear gauge wheel brackets marked rear left (R

L), rear right (RR) to mower deck using (3) carriage

bolts and (3) Iocknuts. For ease of installationdo not

tighten Iocknuts until all carriage bolts have been

installed.

° Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be

sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top,

Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder

bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts and

tighten securely.

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER (See Fig. 5)

°Positionbrackets. 17/32x7/Sx 16 gauge washers, and

nose rollerbetween deck mounting bracketsasshown.

Be sure to positionbracketsoncorrect side, as shown°

,Install 3/8.16 x 1 hex bolts and 3/8-16 lock nuts as

shown. Tighten hardware securefy,

NOTE: Be sure brackettabs are positionedintab holes in

deck brackets.

TAB

NOSE ROLLER

"B" BRACKET TAB

HEX

"A" LOCK NUT'

BRACKET

TAB WASHER

FIG. 5

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

(See Figs. 5A and 7)

Be sure tractor is on level surfaceand mowersuspension

arms are raised with attachment liftcontrol, Engage park-

ing brake.

•Cut and remove ties securinganti-sway bar and belts,

Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck,

°Slide mower undertractorwith dischargeguardto right

side of tractor°

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN

ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE,

°Install one front linkin top hole ofthe L.H, front mower

bracket andL.H. front suspensionbracket. Retain with

two single loop retainer springs as shown,

°installsecond front linkinR.H_front suspensionbracket

only and retain with single loop retainer spring as

shown,

°Slide right side of mowerback and install link intophole

of R.H. front mower bracket, Retain with single loop

retainer spring as shown,

°Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwiseuntilit

stops.

° Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER

SPRING (Inward

pointingdock plns}

CHASSIS

Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck

pins° tf necessary, rock and raise front of mower to

align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms.

Retain with double loop retainer springs with loops

down as shown°

oConnect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

= Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove

slack from mower suspension.

•Raise deck to highest position.

°Adjust gauge wheels before operating moweras shown

in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cuttingresults,mower should be properly leveled.

See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures thatare shown for replacing motion, mower

drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are

routed correctly.

SUSPENSION

ARMS FRONT

MOWER

BRACKET

FRONT

LINK

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKETS

SINGLE LOOP

RETAINER

SPRINGS

GAUGE

WHEEL

DOUBLE

LOOP

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY

BAR /

IDLER PULLEY

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 5A

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JCHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WlSH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFAC TION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVtEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST."

v' All assembly instructions have been completed.

•fNo remaining loose parts in carton.

/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

/All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were ovednflated 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 properly clamped.

/Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position°

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

,t" Engine oil is at proper level.

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

gasoline.

,t" 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 firsttime. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions (See,_O START

ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in the Op-

eration section of this manual)°

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

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE

LOCK LOCKED

FUEL

MOWER LIFT

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

FAST SLOW

LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

UNLOCKED

LOW PARKING BRAKE

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY IGNITION FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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OPERATION

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrationswithyour tractorto famlliariz_yourself withthe locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments° Save

thismanual for future reference.

ATTACHMENT

THROTTLE CLUTCH SWITCH UGHT

AMMETER CONTROL SWITCH IGNITION

"*_" SWITCH

CHOKE CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT

KNOB

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

HOUR

METER LIFT LEVER

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

FREEWHEEL CONTROL

SPEEDS:

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 6

Our tractors conformto the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute,

ATrACHMENTCLUTCH SWITCH- Usedto engagemower

blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor,

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to raiseand lower mower

deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL -Used for declutching and

brakingthe tractor and starting the engine°

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and

directionof tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when startingacold engine.

LIGHT SWITCH -Turns the headlightson and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed. 12

FREEWHEEL CONTROL -Disengages transmission for

pushingor slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine,

AMMETER - indicatesbattery charging (÷) or discharging

(-).

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locksclutctdbrakepedal into

the brake position.

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB- Usedto adjust the mower

height.

HOURMETER -indicates hours of operation,

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

_z-_ 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

........ spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

Your tractor is equippedwithan operatorpresence 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.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position

and hold.

• Place parkingbrake lever in"ENGAGED" positionand

releasepressurefromclutch/brakepedalr Pedalshould

remain in BRAKE" position. Make sure parkingbrake

will hold tractor secure.

PUSH IN TO ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

THROTTLE "DISENGAGE" SWITCH PULL OUT TO

CONTROL LEVER _"ENGAGE'I.

C =oL'\

CLUTC "H_'RAKE_"_

/I ,..--_._ _\ CONTROL

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"DRIVE" ADJUSTMENT BRAKE

POSITION KNOB "DISENGAGED" "ENGAGED"

POSITION POSITION

FIG. 7

STOPPING (See Fig. 7)

MOWER BLADES-

•To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch

to "DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE -

°To stop grounddrive, depress clutch/brakepedal into

full BRAKE position°.

•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.

ENGINE -

° Move throttlecontrol to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttlecontrolto slowpositionand

allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine

to "backfire'L

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

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

°Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY

POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE

BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing

idle withthe enginerunning,hot engine exhaust gases may

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

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

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I,_ CAUTION: Always stop tractor com. I

i,tlA, pletely, asdescribedabove, beforeleav- i

|_mg the operator's position; to empty !

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TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (SEE FIG, 7)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

°Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

,Full throttle offers the best mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Use chokecontrolwheneveryou are startingacold engine_

Do not use to start awarm engine.

°To engage choke control, pull knob out° Slowly push

knob in to disengage°

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 7)

Thedirectionandspeedof movementiscontrolledbythe

motioncontrollever,

,Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)

position,

° Release parking brake and clutcWbrake pedal.

° Slowly move motion control lever to desired position,

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 7)

The cuttingheight is controlledby turningthe heightadjust-

ment knob in desired direction.

° Turn knob clockwise ((_) to raise cutting heighto

° Turn knob counterclockwise (P'_) to lower cutting

height,

The cutting height range is approximately 1_112"to 4-1/2",

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running. These heights are approxi-

mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions,height

of grass and types of grass being mowed_

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

-For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height.

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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (see Fig. 8)

Gauge wheels are properly adjustedwhenthey are slightly

off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height

in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in

proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain

conditions.

Be sure tractor is on a flat level surface.

•Lower' mower and adjust mower to desired cutting

height.

° Remove retainer spring and clevis pin which secure

each gauge wheel bar.

°Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels

slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar

and insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should be slightly

off the ground.

° Replace retainer' spring Into clevis pin.

IMPORTANT: BE SURETO READJUST GAUGE WHEELS

IF YOU CHANGETHE CUTTING HEIGHT OFTHE MOWER

3ECK.

RETAINER

SPRING

CLEVIS

FIG. 8

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 6 and 7)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-

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

withthe engine runningand the attachment clutchengaged

will shut off the engine.

*Select desired tleight of cuL

oLower mower with attachment liftcontrol.

,Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

,TO STOP MOWER BLADES -disengage attachment

clutchcontrol.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis-

charge guard in place.

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TO OPERATE ON HILLS

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CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15°and

do not drive across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before starting up 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, pustl 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 restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal.

oSlowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

°Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 6 and 10)

When pushingor towingyour tractor,be sureto disengage

transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position. Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar

of tractor.

°Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control.

.Remove retainer spring from freewheel control rod.

,, Push control rod in to disengage transmission and

reinsert retainer spring into control rod hole now on

back side of the bracket.

.Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

.To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on atruckor atrailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

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RUNNER

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 10

FIG. 9 14

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 11)

oThe 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 oil off°

Reinsertthe dipstickintothe tube and restoilfill cap on

the tube. Do not thread 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

Maintenance section of this manual).

o To change engine oil, see the Maintenance section in

this manual.

FILL CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG. 11

ADD GASOLINE

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

gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane° (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

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

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness,

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

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

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING°

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

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

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

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

tions for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

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_CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank /

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any J

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7)

When startingthe engine for the first time or if the engine

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

fuel from the tank to the engine°

°Be sure freewheel control is in the transmissionen-

gaged position.

° Sit on seat inoperating position,depress clutch/brake

pedal and set parking brake.

=Place motioncontrol lever in neutral (N) position.

, Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.

=Move throttlecontrol to fast position

=Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt.

For awarm enginestart attempt the chokecontrolmay

not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below.

°Insertkeyintoignition and turnkeyclockwiseto"START"

positionand release key as soo'nas engine starts° Do

not run starter continuouslyfor more than fifteen sec-

onds per minute. If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few

minutesand try again, tf engine stilldoes notstart, pull

the chokecontrol out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50°F and above)

° When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until

the engine beginsto run smoothly. If the engine starts

to run roughly,pull the choke control out slightly for a

few seconds and then continue to push the control in

slowly.

•The attachments and ground drive can nowbe used. If

the enginedoes not accept the load,restart the engine

and allowit to warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50°F and below)

° When engine starts,slowly push choke control in until

the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push

the chokecontrol insmall steps allowing the engine to

accept small changes in speed and toad, until the

choke control is fully in. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for afew

seconds and then continue to push the control in

slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period

from several seconds to several minutes, depending

on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

°Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmis-

sion should be warmed up as follows:

°Be sure the tractor is on level ground°

o Place the motioncontrol lever in neutral.

Release the parkingbrake and let the clutch/brake

slowly returnto operating position.

• Allow oneminute for transmissionto warm up.This

can be done duringthe engine warm up period.

°The attachmentscan be used duringthe enginewarm-

up period after the transmission has been warmed up

andmay requirethechoke controlbe pulledoutslightly.

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

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetorfuel mixture may

need to be adjustedfor best engine performance. See %0

ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

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OPERATION

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PURGE TRANSMISSION

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-

mended that the transmissionbe purged before operating

tractor for the first time_ This procedure will remove any

trapped air insidethe transmissionwhich may have devel-

oped during shippingof your tractor,

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR,

=Place tractorsafely onlevel surface with engine off and

parking brake set.

o Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

this section of manual).

° Sittinginthetractorseat, startengineo Aftertheeng!ne

is running, move throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

= 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.

NOTE; During this procedure there will be no movementof

drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic ddve

system.

°Move motion control leverto neutral (N) position. Shut-

off engine and set parking brake.

° Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position (See"TOTRANSPORT" inthis section

of manual).

= Sitting inthetractor seat, start engine. Afterthe engine

is running, move throttle contro/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

tractormoves approximatelyfive (5) feet, slowlymove

motion control lever to reverse position. After the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the

motioncontrollever tothe 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

oTire chains cannot be used when the mower housing

is attached to tractor,

° Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

performance, See'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual,

•Use the runner on the righthand side of mower as a

tghuide,The blade cuts approximately an inch outside

e runner (See Fig, 8),

° 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 rightof the

tractor, This will result in amore even distributionof

clippingsand more uniformcutting,

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

so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,

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

in the opposite direction mal,Jng left hand turns until

finished (See Fig. 12).

° 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.

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

mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

° Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to

assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material Regulate ground speed by select-

ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as wetl as the quality of cut desired.

° When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used.

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FIG. 12

NE CleanAir Filler V._

....Clean_rScreen .........

inspect MuffterlSparkArrester V.

NEC eanEo;in;coo,, .... .... ,,,.,,,,i,,

Replace Spark Ptug if V.

' Repiace Air Ft]ler Paper Cadddge V._

'Relo!_oe Fuel Filler ......... i _ .i"

1_Changemore_enwflenopera_ngunr_eraheavyto_dorlnl_ghambtenHemperaturee. 5 *It equtpped wiLhadjuslab_n system.

2_Se_]co morn often when operal_ng in ditty or dusty conditions 6 - Not required if equipped wtlh ma_nlenance-fme baileR/

3- !! equipped w_ o_l_lter, c_a.__e oil every 50 hours 7 - Tighten front axle pivot boll to 35 ft.qbe., rnex.hnum,

4 - RelY_,ce ldsdes me_, often when mowing In sandy soil.. Do not overgghfen

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on thistractor does not coveritems 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

properiy maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season°

•Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean

or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for

wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better

and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

, Check engine oll level,

•Check brake operation°

• Check tire pressure_

•Check operator presence and

intedock systems for proper operation_

,Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

(_)TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

O0"®

o,,°,,oz,,, oo,.,,oz,,,

(_) STEERING

SECTOR GEAR ENGINE _)

TEETH

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,,

(_ SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

(_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

IVlAINTENA

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TRACTOR

Alwaysobserve safety rules when performingany mainte-

nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

tftractor requires more than six (6) feet stoppingdistance

at highspeed in highestgear, then brakemustbeadjusted,

(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 insectcontrolchemi-

cals which can harm rubber_

° Avoid stumps, stones deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause t re damage.

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

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer° Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are

working properly. If your tractor does not function as

described, repair'the problem immediately.

° The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake

pedal is fully depressed and attachement clutch control

{s in the disengaged position.

°When the engine is running,any attempt by the opera-

tor to leave the seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

°When the engine is running and the attachment clutch

is engaged, any attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

,The attachment ctutchshouldneveroperate unlessthe

operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

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

place bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)

•Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades=

,Remove hex bolt,lockwasherandflatwasher secudng

blade.

°Installnew or resharpened blade withtrailingedge up

towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: TO ENSURE PROPER ASSEMBLY,

CENTER HOLE IN BLADE MUST ALIGN WITH STAR ON

MANDREL ASSEMBLY_

oReassemble hex bolt, lockwasher and flat washer in

exact order as shown°

°Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADEBOLTtS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED.

TRAILING

EDGE UP BLADE

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

LOCKWASHER_ STAR

*A GRADE 8HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIRED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FIG. 13

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

NOTE: We do not recornrnend sharpening blade- but ifyou

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalancedblade willcause excessive vibrationand even-

tual damage to mower and engine°

°The blade can be sharpened witha file oron a grinding

wheel, Do not attempt to sharpenwhile on the mower,

ancer.)

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

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

• 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.

FIG. 14

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use. However, pedodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

=Keep batteryand terminals clean_

,, Keep battery bolts tight.

°Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for i hour.

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TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power,,

° Remove terminal guard°

° Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dryr

" Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bdght,

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING BATTERY" inthe

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept

clean to assure proper cooling°

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is

running or while the transmission is hot. To prevent

possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water

or steam to clean transaxle.

•Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and

clean.

° Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials° To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure sprayer.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

nance is not required for the fife of the transaxle. Should

the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your

nearest authorized service center/departmento

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TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 15 and 16)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change°

All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SHo

,Be sure tractor is on level surface..

,Oil will drain more'freely when warm°

°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 plugo

• After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

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

slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this

manual.

°Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick forchecking level. Be

sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading.,

Keep oil at FULL line on dipstick.

AIR SCREEN

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

FIG. 16

ENGINE OIL

FILL CAP/

DIPSTICK

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.

ENGINE

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)

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

engine damage from overheating° Clean with a wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers,

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SF, SG, or SH° Select the oil's SAE viscosity

grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

.......

=F ..... -2o_ O* 30_32" 40" 60 * 80" 10(}'

°c-_o. -2'o- -1_" o".........lo' 2o. 3o' ;o"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 15

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least

once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours inone 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,

MAINTENANCE

CLEAN AIR INTAKF-JCOOLING 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 100 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 tile engine with a blocked grass screen,

dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirt,,, air filter.

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

tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100

hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

• Loosen knob and remove cover=

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

°Slide foam preocleaner off cartridge.

, Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

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

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Remove nut and cartridge plate.

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

lodge dirt. Do not wash the paper cartridge or use

pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.

Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

° Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the

paper cartridge.

• Check rubber seal for damage and proper position

around stud. Replace if necessary.

°Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.

•Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening

knob_

CARTRIDGE

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

CARTRIDGE

PLATE _RUBBER

SEAL

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ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oilfilter every season or every other oil

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

year.

MUFFLER

Inspectand replace corrodedmuffler and spark arrester (if

equipped) as itcould create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

occursfirst. Spark plugtype and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

The fuel filter should be replacedonce each season, if fuel

filter becomes clogged,obstructingfuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

•With engine coot, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

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

pointingtowards carburetor.

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

propedy positioned.

Immediatelywipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

CLAMF

FIG. 18

FUEL RLTER

CLEANING

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

matter.

°Keep finished surfacesand wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do notrecommend usinga garden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetorare covered to keep water out. Water inengine

can result in a shortened engine life_

FIG. 17

i,i

SERVICE D ADJUSTMENTS

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.......................................TS;.........................

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMEN

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

=Place motion control leyer in neutral (N) position.

=Place attachment clutch in 'DISENGAGED" position.

=Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

.Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position,

oTurn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

.Lower mower to its lowest position.

°Remove retainer spring holdinganti-swaybarto chas-

sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybarfrom bracket.

°Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at

deck and disengage arms from deck,

° Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

o Remove two retainer springs from each front link and

remove links.

• Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch pulley,

°Slide mower out from under right side of tractor,

IMPORTANT; IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND

DRIVE BELT"in the Assembly section of this manual.

CHASSIS

BRACKE

ADJUSTMENT

NUTS

SUSPENSION

ARMS

LIFT

LINKS FRONT

SUSPENSION

FRONT

MOWER

BRACKET

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjustthe mower while tractoris parked on level groundor

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" onpage 3 ofthismanual).

If tiresare overor undednflated,you willnotproperlyadjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 19 and 20)

°Raise mower to its highest position_

• Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground

level at front comers of mower. Distance "A"on both

sidesof mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.

°To raise one side of mower, tighten liftlinkadjustment

nuton that side.

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

nut on that side.

NOTE: Each half turn ofadjustment nut willchange mower

height about 3/16".

Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM _"--"_'-] BOTTOM

OF CURL .... OF CURL

FIG. 20

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

LINKS

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

RETAINER

SPRINGS

RETAINER

SPRINGS

FRONT

MOWER

BRACKET

FIG. 19

E AND ADJUSTMENTS

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

IMPORTANT= DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDEo IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONTLINKS

EQUALLYSO MOWER WELLSTAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

shouldbe adjustedsothe front is approximately1/8"to 1/2"

lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest

position.

Check adjustment on r_ghtside of tractor. Measure dis-

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

bottom edge of mower housingas shown.

, Before making any necessary adjustments, checkthat

both front links are equal in length.

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

length as other link.

°To lowerfront of mowerhousing, loosennut"G"onboth

front linksan equal number'of turns.

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

rear, tightennut"H"againsttrunniononbothfront links.

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

trunnionon both front links° Tighten nut "G" on both

front links an equal number of turns.

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

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

links.

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

approximately3/8"o

oRecheck side-to_sideadjustment.

FIG. 21

BOTH FRONT'LINKSSHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

FRONT LINKS

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TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) -

,Park tractor'on alevel surface. Engage parking brake.

°Remove four screws from LH. mandrel cover and

remove cover.

° Roll belt over the top of LH. mandrel pulley.

° Remove belt from electric clutch pulley..

•Remove belt from idler'pulleys.

° Remove any dirt or'grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck

surface.

°Check primaryidlerarm and two idlersto see that they

rotate freely.

° Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm

and bolt in mower housing,

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 23) -

° Install belt in both idlers. Make sure belt is in both belt

keepers at the idlers as shown.

o Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley,

,, Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. mandrel pulley.

oCarefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctlyand inside belt keepers.

° Reassemble L,H. mandrel cover_

ELECTRIC

L,H, SCREWS CLUTCH

MANDREL IDLER SPRtNG PULLEY

PULLEYS

PRIMARY

IDLER ARM

MANDREl

MOWER

DRIVE

BELT BELT

KEEPERS

BOLT IN

MOWER

HOUSING

FIG. 23

FIG. 22 22

SERV

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 24)

Park the tractor on level surfacer Engage parking brake.

=Remove mowerddve belt (See'q'O REPLACE MOWER

DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

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

section of this manual).

o Remove screwsfrom R,Ho mandrel coverand remove

cover. Unhook spdng from bolt on mower housing.

= Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pulley.

o Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley,

and Loll. mandrel pulley.

= Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu-

lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

o Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they

rotate freely.

° Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and

sway-bar bracket.

° Install new belt in lower groove of LoHomandrel pulley,

idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

° Roll belt over RoHomandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in

all grooves properly.

• Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein-,

stall R.H, mandrel cover.

° Reinstall mower to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER

AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this

manual)°

• Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

LH. MANDREL MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT CENTER

ADJUSTMENTS

,i,, ii IIf'l i,, iii , ,i,,

NOTE: After installinganew electric clutch, run tractorat

full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

SWAY BAR IDLER

IDLER ARM

SPRING'

BRACKET PULLEY

FIG. 24

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 25)

The electric clutch should provide years of service. The

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

seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which

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

as required. Adjustments shouldbe made byyour nearest

authorized service center/department.

°Make sureattachment clutchand ignitionswitchesare

in "OFF" position.

° Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts untilspace between

clutch plate and rotormeasures .012" at all three slot

locationscut in side of brake plate.

CLUTCH PLATE

NYLON t.OCKNUT (3)

FIG. 25

BRAKE PLATE

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the side of the transaxleo

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

at highspeed inhighestgear, thenbrake must be adjusted°

oDepressclutchibrakepedal and engage parkingbrakeo

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut 'W' on brake rod.

° Ifdistance isotherthan 1_1/2",loosenjam nutand turn

nut "A" untildistance 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"

_JAM NUT

FIG, 26

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A ADJUSTMENTS

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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 27)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage'parkingbrake.

For ease of servicethereis a beltinstallationguidedecalon

bottom of left footrest.

, Remove mower (See 'q'O REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of this manual°)

BELT REMOVAL -

• Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt).

oRemove beltfrom clutchingand fan idlerpulleys.

° Loosen belt keeper above transaxle pulley.

=Remove belt from transaxle pulley_

°Remove belt from engine pulleyand front V-idler pul-

ley.

°Pullbeltoutof all beltkeepers and removefrom tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

°Place V part of belt into grooveson enginepulley and

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

keepers.

° Route belt on dght side, coming from V-idler, towards

back of tractor, above midspan belt keeper and to top

of transaxle pulley.

° Route belt on left side, coming from engine pulley,

towards back of tractor and through loop in mtdspan

belt keeper.

°Place V part of belt into grooveson transaxle and fan

idlerpulleys, making sure to routebelt inside of all belt

keepers.

° Retighten belt keeper above transaxle pulley.

° Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers,

° Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on

proper side of all belt keepers.

° Reinstall mower.

IMPORTANT; CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

TRACTOR V-BELTDRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM LH. SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING TRANSAXLE

CLUTCHING BELT

ENGINE

PULLEY V4DLER KEEPER

IBELTTWISTS BELT

KEEPER FAN

IDLER

AS VIEWED FROM BO'I-rOM

FIG. 27

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

(See Fig. 28)

The motion controllever has been preset atthe factoryand

adjustment should not be necessary.

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

positionwhileat aselected speed, itmay be adjustedattile

friction pack located on the right side of chassis_

° Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning

ignition key to "OFF" position and engage parking

brake.

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

o While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut

° Tighten Iocknut 1/4 turn.

° While holding Iocknut, tighten jam nut securely.

NOTE= If for any reason the effort to move the motion

control lever' becomes too excessive, reverse the above

adjustment procedure by loosening locknut 1/4 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedureif

necessary,

LOCKNUT

JAM NUT'

FIG. 28

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or'

replacement, tt shouldbe purged after reinstatlationbefore

operatingthe tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in

Operation section of this manual°

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

if steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

whenwheelsare positionedstraightforward, removesteer-

ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsin the Assembly

section of this manual

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Frontwheeltoe-in isrequiredfor preper steering operation.

Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment shouldnotbe

necessary. If partsinthe front axle or steering mechanism

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

if necessary°

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 29)-

°Positionfront wheels straight ahead.

°Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of

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

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

rear dimension =B"_

A DA

,i i

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 29 and 30) -

oLoosenjam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

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

dimension B.

Tighten jam nuts securely.

!_ S

FIG. 29

ADJUSTMENT

SLEEVES

JAM

TtE ROD

FIG. 30

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber tsnot adjustableon yourtractor_ If

damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

contact your nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 31) -

• Block up axle securely.

-Remove axle cover, retaining ringand washersto allow

wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble.

°Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

°Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

°Block rear axle securely°

°Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

°Repair tire and reassemble. Replace and tighten hub

bolts securely.

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

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

ENTS

7T:_: _ "'11 '1"1'11' 1111! ................. I' I

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

See Fig. 32)

AuTioN ..................

: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

...... , _,,r_l I

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

recharged° (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

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 A12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROtJNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES,

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

°Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

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

against chassis.

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

TIVE (_)terminal of fully charged battery.

°Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

°BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

°RED cable last from both batteries.

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

'LH._,

.......

FIG. 32

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 31 25

AND ADJU

REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig, 33)

nals by allowing a wrench oranyoth_i" ....

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.

,Remove terminal guard°

=Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED battery

cable and carefully remove battery from tractor_

= Install new battery with terminals in same position as

old battery.

= Reinstall terminal guard.

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

terminal with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely,

, Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-

tery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

• Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse.

fuse holder is located behind the dash. The

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 34)

°While holdingspringbushingwithwrench, loosenjam

nut.

°Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and

reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.

°Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at-

tachments.

•Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH

AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

ADJUSTMENT ATTACHMENT

BOLT LIFT SPRING

JAM NUT

SPRING

BUSHING

TERMINAL

ACCESS

DOOR_

NUT

HEX BOLT

TERMINAL

GUARD

FIG. 33

POSITIVE

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLAC_

CABLE

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

°Raise hood°

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

grill

° Replace bulb in holder and push l_ulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

° Close hood,

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

FIG. 34

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 35)

° Raise hood.

° Unsnap headlight wire connector.

° Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilttoward

engine and lift off of tractor,

° To replace, reverse above procedures.

HEADUGHT

ECTOR

HOOD

FIG. 35

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting_

°Check wiring_ See electrical widng diagram in the

Repair Parts section.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 36)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment shouldnot 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 to

fast position.

= Check that speed controllever is against stop screw. If

it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw

securely.

CLAMP SCREWS

CHOKE

CONTROL

CABLE "_, \

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CABLE

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

CLOSED FOR

FULL

FIG. 37

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or load. if the carburetor does need

adjustment, see engine manual.

High speed stop tsfactory 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.

FIG. 36

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

(See Figs, 36 and 37)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustmentas

described below before loosening cable, if adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running,move choke control (located

on dash panel) to full choke position.

•Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to

expose carburetor choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the

Customer Responsibilitiessection of this manual).

°Choke should be closed_ If it is not, loosen casing

clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is

completely closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se-

curely.

°Reassemble air cleaner.

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.

iiriiii.,,,.

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°

=Clean entiretractor (See"CLEANING"in the Customer

Responsibilitiessection of this manual)°

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

placement instructionsinthe Serviceand Adjustments

section of this manual).

Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

BATTERY

oFully charge the battery for storage.

-After a 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.

oIf battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directlyon 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 run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty.

°Never useengine orcarburetorcleaner productsin the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

=Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizingthe formation of fuel gum deposits duringstor-

age. Add stabilizer'to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after'adding

stabilizerto allowthe stabilizerto reach the carburetor. Do

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

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace withclean engine

oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

, Remove spark plug(s).

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

cylinder(s)_

° Turn ignition key to"START" position for a few seconds

to distribute oil

° Replace with new spark plug(s)o

OTHER

° Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

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

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

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

give protectionfrom 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

witlcause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM,

TBOUBLESHOOTMNG PO

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PROBLEM

Willnotstart

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Herd to start

ii i i i ,l_lj

Enginewill not turn over

ill i ,IL,i,l,llli

Engine clicks but wilt not

start

Loss of power

Excessivevibration

CAUSE

1, Out of fuelo

2. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug,

5. Dirtyair filter,,

6 Dirtyfuel filter.

7. Water In fuel,

8. Looseordamagedwiring.

9. Carburetoroutofadjustment.

10° Enginevalvesoutofadjustment.

1. Dirtyair fiftar,,

2, Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dtrty fuel filter_

5. Stale ordirtyfuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7, Carburetor out of adjustment

B. Enginevalves out of adjustment,.

1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

2, Attachment clutch is engaged,

3o Weak or dead battery,

4. BIownfuse.

5, Corroded battery terminals,

6o Loose ordamaged wtdng.

7. Faulty ignitionswitch.

8. Faulty solenaid or starter.

94 Faulty operator presence switch(es).,

i,, Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery termtnaiso

3o Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter,

t. Cutting too much grass/too feet.

2. Thm_e in"CHOKE" position.

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

4o Dirtyair filtar.

5_ Low oil leve!/d{rty oil.

6 Feutty spark plug.

7o Dirt! fuel filter,,

8,, Stele or dirty fuel,,

9, Water tn fuel,,

10_ Spark plugwire loose,

11,, Dirtyengine air screenil_nSo

12. Dirtylclogged muffler°

t3. Loose or damaged wiring.

14o Carburetor out of edJustmenL

t5_ Enginevalvesout ofadjustment°

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2, Bent blade mandrel,

3. Loose/damaged part(s),

CORRECTION

1o Fillfueltank.

2. See "TOSTART ENGINE"inOperation section.

3, Waitseveralminutes before attempting tostart,

4_ Replacesparkplug,,

5, Clean/replaceairftlter_

6. Replacefuel filter.

7. Drainfuel tankand carburetor,reflfttank withfresh

gasolineandreplacefuel filter_

8. Checkall wiring.

9. Bee "ToAdjustCarburetor"tn ServiceAdjusbl_ents

section,

10. Contactan authorized service centar/department

1o Clean/replacealr fiften

2. Replacesparkplug.

3. Rechargeor replacebattery°

4.. Replacefuelfilter.

5o Drainfuel tank andrefi!lwithfreshgasoline.,

6. Cheekallwiring.

7. See "To AdjustCarburetor"inServiceAdjustments

section.

8_ Contactanauthorizedservicecentertdepartment,

to Depressclutch/brakepedal.

2, Disengageattachmentclutch_

3, Rechargeorreplacebattery.

4o Replacefuse

5. Cleanbattery terminals.

6, Checkallwiring.

7_ Check/replaceignitionswitch,

8_ Check/replacesolenoidor starter.

9o Contactan authorizedservicecenter/deparb'nenL

t. Rechargeorreplacebattary._

2. Cleanbatterytermlnals.

3. Check all widngo

4_ Check/replacesolenoid or starter.

t. Set in"HigherCut"position/reducespeed.

2. Adjustthrottle control

3, Cleanundersideof mowerhousing..

4,, Clean/replaceairfilter°

5. Checkoi1level/changeoil

6. Cleanandregeporchangesparkplug,

7. Replacefuelfilter,

8_ Drainfueltank andrefitlwithfreshgasoline.

g_ Drainfuel tankandcarburetor,refiUtankwlthfresh

gasolineand replace fuel filter_

10, Connectandtightenspark plugwire.

11. Cleanengineair screenifinso

12. Clean/replacemuffier_

13. Checkatiwiring.

t4o See "To AdjustCarburetor"inServiceAdjusb'nents

section.

15_ Contactan authorizedservicecanter/departmenL

t, Replaceblade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replaceblade mandrel.

3, Tightenloosepart(s). Replacedamagedparts°

TROUB HOOTING POINTS

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CORRECTIONPROBLEM

Enginecontinuesto run

whenoperator leaves seat

withattachmentclutch

engaged

i[uJl_

Poorcut- uneven

Mowerbladeswill not

rotate

Poorgrass discharge

Headllght(s)not working

Ofso equipped)

CAUSE

1,, Faultyoperator-safetypresencecontrolsystem_

1o Worn,bent or iooseblade.

2. Mowerdeck notlevel

3. Buildupofgrass,leaves,andtrashundermower.

4. Bent blademandrel,

5. Cloggedmowerdeckventholesfrom buildupof

grass,leaves,andtrasharoundmandrels.

1. Obstructioninclutchmechanism,

2. Worn/damagedmowerdrivebell

3. Frozenidlerpulley.

4 Frozenblademandrel

I. Enginespeedtoosiow_

2., Travelspeedtoofast°

3 Wet grass_

4. Mowerdecknotlevel

5, Low/uneventireairpressure

6. Worn,bentorlooseblade,

7. Buildupofgrass,leavesandtrashundermower_

8. Mowerdrivebelt womo

9, Bladesimproperlytnstatied_

10,, improperblades used.

11,. Cloggedmowerdeckventholes from buildupof

grass,leaves,andtrasharoundmandrels.

1,, Switch Is"OFF"o

2o Bulb(s) burned ouL

3. Faulty light switch,,

4.. LoOSe or damaged widng

5. BIown fuse_

Batterywtll not charge

Loss of drive

Engine backfires

when turning engine

"OFF"

III1'

I. Badbatterycell(s).

2. Poorcableconnections.

3. Faultyregulator(ifsoequipped)°

4, Faultyalternator,

1,. Freewheelcontrolin"disengaged"position.

2. Motiondrivebelt worn,damaged,or broken

3o ,AJrtrappedIn transmissionduringshipment

orservicing_

Enginethrottlecontrolnotset at"SLOW"

positionfor 30 secondsbeforestoppingenglne_

1_ Check widng,switchesand connectionsIf not

corrected,contactan .authorizedservicecenter/

department.

t_ Replace bladao Tighten blade boll

2. Level mower'deck.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5_ Clean around mandrets to open vent holes,

1, Removeobstruc_Jon,

2, Replacemowerddve bell.

3. ReplaceIdlerpulley..

4, Replaceblade mandrel.

1. PlacethrottlecontrolIn"FAST" position.

2, Shifttoslowerspeed,

3, hJlowgrasstodrybeforemowtng.

4o Levelmowerdeck,,

5_ Checktiresforproperairpressure.

6, Rsplace/sharpenblade_Tightenbladebolt.

7. Cleanundersideof mowerhoustng_

8, Replacemowerddvebelto

9_ Reinstallbladessharpedgedown.

IO° Replacewithbladeslisted tn thismanual.

11. Cleanaround mandrelstoopenventholes,

1. "rum switch"ON".

2. Replacebulb(s),,

3o Check/replaceIlghtswitch,

4, Checkwtdngandconnections.,

5. Replacefuse,

1. Replacebattery°

2_ ChecWcleaflall connections.

3_ Replaceregulator.

4, Replacealternator.

1_ Piecefreewheel controlIn "engaged"position.

2. Replacemotionddve bell

3. Purgetransmission.

Move throttle controlto "SLOW"position and aIIow

toIdlefor 30 secondsbeforestoppingengine,

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

SCHEMATIC

IGNITION

SWITCH

RED

NON-REMOVABLE

BATTERY ,.

FUSE 3OAMP,

BLACK

STARTER

CONNECTIONS

---O---

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF G+M+L

_,U_UGHT B*,,L

RJJN

START

"MAKE"

NONE ....

A+Y

PTO SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

C+G _,H

ON _+F,B+E,A+D

ENGINE CONNECTOR

REGULATOR "_ FENGINE

(PURPLE WiRE, \/ SHORTING

RED WIRE) I_'_1 (WHITE WIRE)

CARBURETOR_

SOLENOID OIL SENTRY

BLUE WIRE) :_ (GREEN

WIRE)(REDWIRE,

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

HEADLIGHTS

E_LAC_

B+ L NONE

B+L+S NONE

TRACTOR CONNECTOR ::

IGNITION SWITCH BATTERY

"M" FOR ENGINE _L-L-- CHARGING

SHORTING I_ _1 (REDWIRE)

(BLACK WIRE) I1_ _11 WIREFOR

I1LJ _ II STARTER

I_ "_J SOLENOID

(WHITE WIRE)

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT,

THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING,,

1 q:.

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

-" 32

I,51

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 145425

274760412

7 7697J

8 7603J

9109596X

10 145211

11 150109

!2 145769

16 t53664

21 136850

22 4152J

25 154335

26 I08824X

27 73510400

28 157899

29 121305X

3O 140301

31 124211X

32 141226

33 109310)(

40 156163

41 17720408

45 122822X

46 110940X

47 17011008

5O 154963

51 140405

NOTE:

Battery

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

Tube Plastic

Tray, Battery

Clamp, Hose

Bolt Wet BTR 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc

Hold down Battery Front Mount

Nut Push Nylon 1/4" Wet Battery

Switch Interlock Push-in

Harness Socket Light W/4152J

Bulb Light

Cable/Boot Asm. CV25 w116 Wire

Fuse

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Cable Battery4 Gauge 3/8 Term

Switch, Plunger

Switch, Ign

Nut, ignition Switch

Cover Switch Key

Key

Harness Ign.

Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

Ammeter

Meter, Hour

Screw

Switch, PTO

Ring Retainer PTO

All component dimensions given in U_S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917,258920

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

, 17

19 100

43_, 952

34 32_

17 16

102

10 7

18 15

REPAIR PARTS

TRACT n = mODEL NUMBER 917.258920

CHASSIS AND I_F,JCLo_URES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 150253 Rail, Frame RH 45 154913

2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 47 17490608

3 136671X558 Panel Asm. Side LH 48 154995

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Uric 49 154993

5 145203 Dash, Plastic Black 50 152728

6 157882 Dash Asm,, Lower 52 STD54!431

7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 56 154914

8 145166 Support, Battery 57 73640400

9 108067X Nut, Pal 58 137113

10 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 59 74180412

11 137270 Rivet, Ratchet Male 60 17490620

12 137269 Washer, Nylon 63 19131614

13 137271 Rivet, Ratchet Female 64 144283

14 136673X558 HoodAsm., Pnt 68 17490508

t5 136374 Lens, Bar Clear 70 137159

16 !21794X Cover, Access 77 137308

17 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-t6 x3/4 84 142992

t8 t36373X428 Grille 86 74760716

19 19131312 Washer 13/32x t3/16 x 12 Ga. 90 11050600

20 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-!6 x I 91 156586

21 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 92 156282X011

22 136670X558 PanelAsm. Side RH 94 100207K

23 17490616 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x I Ty-Tt 95 105531X

24 145243X558 Footrest, RH 98 140503

28 145244X558 Footrest, LH 99 140871

29 145349 Bracket, Support Dash 100 124236X

30 145052 Saddle, Hydro 1995 I01 17490628

31 145183 Brace, Support Steering 102 4497H

32 141315 Bracket Asmo, Frame Pivot Lh 103 142273

33 141314 BracketAsm., Frame Pivot Rh I06 138776

34 142131 Bracket, Engine Support Rear 120 19131616

36 74780512 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 133 150542

37 150672X558 Fender, Pnt. 134 150543

38 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gan 135 152923

39 136961 Bracket, Axle Front

40 15611! Bracket, Support Axle/Engine - - 8022J

41 17580408 Screw Tap Tite 1/4-20 x 1/2

42 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh

44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Bracket Asm., Pivot Hood Lh

Bracket Asm., Pivot Hood Rh

Bracket, Chassis Front

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

Bracket Asmo, Susp Chassis Lh

Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20

Bracket Asm, Fender

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

ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Washer, Serrated Disc 13/32 x 1

Screw, Thd 5/16-18 x 1/2

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Shield, Front

Stop, Over Center Mower

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

Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Plate, Silkscreen Dash

Clip, Fuel Line

Push Nut, Nylon

Bracket SkidChassis

Rod By Pass

Cap By Pass Rod

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

Retainer, Spring

Lock, By Pass

Bolt 5/16-18 Type TT

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

Skirt w/Insert Fender VGT RH

Skirt w/Insert Fender VGT LH

Screw Hex Head Sems #10_24 x 3/

4Gro2

Plug, Hole

NOTE; All component dimensions given in U,Soinches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR- -_/]L!i)C.L _LIMBER 917.258920

REPAIR PARTS

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

KEY PART

NO. NO.

27070E

37563R

5 STD541437

6 STD561210

7 1405O7

9 140080

15 STD551037

17 140921

20 73940800

22 156103

23 13O564

28 STD541237

29 140494

30 19131616

33 12000053

34 124236X

35 137648

36 149412

37 121749X

38 150035

39 74321016

40 530_J

41 73631000

42 8883R

46 145'I70

47 138228

48 72110612

50 131494

51 STD541_37

52 139123

53 207J

54 156563

55 105706X

56 140218

58 74760724

61 140488

64 154752

65 67609

66 140296

67 19131312

68 5142H

69 123800X

70 151146

71 151179

DESCRIPTION

Key 1/4 x 2.5

Washer Thn_stAxle Harden

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

Wheel Hub Asm.

Bolt Hub

Washer t3/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga

Spring Rod Brake

Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20

Shift Arm Asm

Knob

Nut

Brake Rod

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

Ring E

Cap Parking Brake

Rod Parking Brake

Spring Drive Ground

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

Nyliner

Screw Fin #t0-24 x 1

Actuator Interlock Switch

Nut Lock #10-24

Cover Pedal

Retainer Spring

Clutch Rod

Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x I-1/2 Gr 5

Pulley Idler Flat

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Pulley Idler Grooved

Washer Hardened

Arm Asm Idler Clutch

Bearing, Idler

V-Belt

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/2

Pulley Input

Shaft Asm Brake Parking Clutch

Bolt Shoulder

Washer Hardened

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga

Pin Roll

Washer

Console Hydro Fender

Plate Console Shift

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

72 STD541431

73 74780548

74 142432

76 140481

77 74760716

78 19111212

79 7211O505

80 140484

81 17490612

82 150586

83 140479

84 140490

85 17541O2O

86 140462

87 14O491

88 140492

89 73680700

90 140489

91 17490644

92 7476O520

93 140502

94 133835

96 141103

98 141OO4

99 17490624

i00 126881X

101 156106

104 140480

105 17580408

106 142918

t07 154739

108 142917

109 140929

111 156240

t12 156104

113 73220700

'115 123405X

116 73900500

1t7 739006O0

-- 150073

Nut Crownlock 5/16-18

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3

Screw Hex Wsho Hi-Lo 114-1/2

Bracket Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x I

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 12 Ga

Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bracket Torque RH

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bracket Mount Torque/Fan

Strap Torque Mid

Spacer

Screw #10_24 x 1-1/4

Fan 7" Hydro

Adapter Fan

Pulley Idler

Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 UNC

Keeper Belt

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 2-3/4

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-I8 x 125

Link Shift Asm

Fastner Christmas Tree

Washer Nickel Plated

Bracket Shift

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

Washer Compression

Washer Belfville

Bracket Idler

Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2

O-Ring Asm

Line Fuel

Cap Asm Vent

Spring Return Brake

Spacer Shift Lever Vgth

Washer Nylon High Temp

Nut Hex ASF 7/16-14 UNC

Keeper Belt T/A Gnd. Dr.

Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-t 8

Nut Lock Flange 3/8-18 UNC

Transaxle (See Breakdown) Hydro

Gear 218-3010

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

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

/' 16

15 \

REPAIR PARTS

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 121472X

2 137094

36855M

4 136960

5 136959

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 7478!044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 t37347

18 137155

19 156011

20 145182

21 100711L

22 155105

23 152927

24 19133808

25 STD523710

26 126805X

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239X

30 12OO0O34

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 STD523107

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

41 155246

42 17490508

Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm., Front

Fitting, Grease

Spindle Asm, LH

Spindte Asm., RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

Ring, Kiip #T5304_75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer, BrgoAxle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc

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

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

Shaft Asm., Steering

Rod Asm., Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (inc.

Key No. 36-40)

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm,,, Steering Vgt

Column, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. BIk

Screw, TT #10-32.5.3/8. Flange

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

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

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col. Strg.

Screw, Thrdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bearing, Flange

Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x I x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hicl Spr 5/16

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

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

JointAsm. Ball LH Thread

Bracket Switch interlock

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt

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

1 inch = 25_4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

18 15

26 39

._55

[SPARK ARRESTER KIT ]

REPAIR PARTS

ENGINE

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

2 150249

5 13200300

7 151396

8 121361X

9 150828

10 105432X

11 140923

12 143996

15 151346

16 109227X

17 !06082X

18 152334

19 132903OO

20 132756

21 17720410

22 132781

23 19132616

24 STD551237

25 73920600

26 3645J

27 139277

28 7634R

29 132922

33 STD541437

37 123487X

38 74780624

39 17490636

40 17490664

41 126197X

42 STD551143

43 '150280

45 M73030800

47 142040

48 19132007

50 143020

52 17580408

53 '143528

54 19131414

55 13090336

56 13090308

64 17490612

65 19131614

67 17490512

72 150250

73 153992

Engine (See Breakdown)

Kohler Model CV25SopS69511

Muffler VGT Side Mount 25HP

Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT

Muffler Assembly Guard

Pulley V-Idler

Keeper Asm Belt Engine Vgt 96

Bushing

Clutch Electdc

Pulley Engine

Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 YT/GT

Pad Spacer

Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge

Plug Oil Drain

(Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Control Throttle

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

Control Choke

Washer 13/32 X 1 -5/8 X 16 Ga

Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/8

Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

Spark Arrester Kit

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc

Clamp Hose

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-1t2

Screw Tt 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Unc

Screw Tt 3/8-16 x 4 Unc

Washer 1-1/20D X 15/32 ID X .250

Waher Lock 7/16

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

Nut Flange M8-1_25 Non-Lk Zinc

Spacer Engine CV22 Round Pm

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga.

Duct Air VGT Sears Kohler CV22

Screw Tap Tite 1/4-20 x 1/2

Bracket Duct Air Rear Support

Washer Flat 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt x 4-1/2

Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt x 1.00

Screw Thdrol 3/8-26 x 3/4 Ty-tt

Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Ga°

Screw Thdrol 5/16018 x 3/4 Tyt

Muffler Pre CV25

Shield Heat

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensions givenin USoinches

linch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

SEAT ASSEMBLY

18 t/'6

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

140124

14055 t

140675

! 27018 X

145006

STD541437

124181X

150176

155925

121246X

121248X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X .62

Clip, Push In Hinged

Nut,Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring, Seat Cprsn

Bolt 5/16-!8 UNC x 3/4 w/Sem

Pan, Seat

Bracket, Mounting Switch

Bushing, Snap

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 72050411

15 121249X

16 123740X

17 123976X

18 19171912

19 !20068X

20 124238X

21 153236

22 STD541431

NOTE:

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

Spacer, Split

Spring, Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

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

Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc

Cap, Spring Seat.

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

All component dimensions given in UoSoinches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR

DECALS

PARTS

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

18 6 3 715 15 7 4 13

13 8 8\

26 20

11 12

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156835

3 146705

4 146706

6 133644

7138048

8 146707

9 142342

10 156439

11 4900J

12 146790

13 146711

14 139346

15 142241

16 1467O9

DESCRIPTION

Decal

Operating instruction

Hood, Craftsman, RH

Hood, Craftsman, LH

Maintenance

Side Panel

Ins. Hood

Control Movement

Danger

Clutch/Brake

V-Belt Drive Schematic

Chassis, Hydro 50"

V-Belt Schematic

Panel Side

Fender

KEY

NO.

PART

NO,

150333

t 46710

!38047

140837

149516

106202X

149918

151448

138311

145245

145247

156942

156943

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs

Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery

Decal, Grille

Decal, Btry DngdPsn Engo Acme

Reflector, Taillight

Decal, Fender Hyd/Auto Gold Srs

Decal, Grille Garden Tractor IPC

Decal, Handle Left Height Adj. (Lift

Handle)

Pad Footrest

Fastener Pop_in Footrest

Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owner's (Span)

4,!0

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

159192

2 65139

3 148741

4 8134H

5148736X427

6 6856M

7 9040H

8 148738X427

9151607

10 7154J

11 104757X

-- 144334

Cap, Valve, Tire

Stem, Valve

Tire, Front

Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

Rim Assembly, Front

Fitting, Grease

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only)

Rim Assembly, Rear

Tire, Rear

Tube, Rear

Cap Hub Axle BLK 1.50 x 1.00

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

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

1 inch= 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

35 17

25 26

19 18 15

REEPAIRPARTS

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121006X

2 154389

3 121002X

4 12000022

5 19292016

6 74780624

7 125631X

8 122365X

9 122364X

10 2876H

11 146704

12 STD624008

13 139868

14 140302

15 STD54t437

16 674A247

17 STD541237

18 143363

19 STD551037

20 5328J

21 STD523710

22 127218

23 STD624008

24 73350800

25 13O171

26 73800800

29 !50233

3O 1t0807X

31 STD551037

32 137150

33 STD560907

34 137167

35 138057

38 155O97

39 123935X

40 !7490512

41 735406OO

42 19112410

43 123934X

70 145212

72 110452X

Rod Asmo, Lever

Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt

Lever Asmo, Lift Rh

E-Ring Truarc #5133-87

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1t2

Grip, Handle Fluted

Button, Plunger

Plunger, Lever Lift

Spring 2-1/8"

Link Lift

Retainer, Spring

Arm, Suspension Vgt

Bearing, Pvt. Lift Spherical

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Asmo, Assist Lift

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Bracket, Spring Assist

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gao

Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Link, Front

Retainer, Spring

Nut, ,Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion

Nut, Lock W!Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion, lnfin. Height

Nut, Special

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

Spring, Compression inf Hgt

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

Rod, Adj Lift

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

Pointer, Pnt Height Indicator

Plug, Hole

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Washer tl/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Gao

Scale, Indicator Height

Nut, Hex, Flange, Lock

Nut, Push Phos._& Oil

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

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

48 53_ 44

38, 45 48

!28---_

27--_

112

221

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 15699O

2 STD541431

5 138457

6 STD624008

7 130832

8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 137380

12 129895

13 137553

14 137152

15 110485X

16 140329

17 106735X

18 19111016

19 105304X

20 123713X

21 137607

22 110452X

23 110509X

27 STD551037

28 '132823

30 '138776

31 137266

32 153535

33 129963

34 72140610

35 72110616

36 72110608

37 137166

38 156085

39 13'1494

40 136572

42 STD533107

43 13646O

44 122052X

45 STD541437

46 74760628

47 137200

Mower Deck Weldment

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar

Retainer, Spring

Arm Suspension, Rear

Bolt 3/8-24 x 1o25Gr. 8 Patched

Washer, Lock H_ry 3/8 Unplated

Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented

Blade (3 Required)

Bearing, Ball #6204 (Mandrel)

Shaft Asm., W/Lower Brg (Includes

Key Noo t2)

Housing, Mandrel 44" Vent

Beadng, Ball Mandrel

Stripper, Mower Round

Rod, Hinge

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gao

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion Deflector

Bracket, Deflector

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector Mower

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga_

Spacer, Spring Stop idler

Screw Thdrol Hex Head

Nut, Fig Top Lock Cntr 9/16

Pulley, Mandrel

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-i6 x 1-1/4

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2

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

Stiffener, Arm Idler

Keeper, Belt Idler

Pulley, Idler Flat

Pulley, Driven

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

Arm, Idler Secondary

Spacer, Retainer

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8_16 Unc x 1-3/4

Cover, Mandrel RH

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

48 137729

49 136574

50 137272

51 '137273

52 '139245

53 137789

54 139573

55 144959

56 138687

58 133957

59 137644

62 133943

63 72110612

64 191214'14

65 151831

66 156009

67 73930600

94 STD523710

95 132274

96 132273

97 191714'16

98 132264

99 72110614

102 153390

103 155986X505

104 156941

!05 156852

106 156853

107 156854

108 156856

109 72010505

110 73980500

1tll 72110605

112 19171216

113 72110504

-- 158325

-- 143651

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

Cover, Mandrel LH

Arm, Idler Primary

Spring, Second,.r/

Pulley, Idler V Groove

Shield, Idler

V-Belt, Mower Primary

V-Belt, Mower Secondary

Spring, Primary'

Wheel, Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder

Washer Hardened

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

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14Ga

Pulley, Flat, Idler5

Keeper, Belt, Idler

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1

Bracket Asm. Noseroller LH

Bracket Asm. Noseroller RH

Washer t7/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gao

Roller Nose

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

Felt Washer

Bar Adjusting Gauge Wheel

Pin Head Pivot

Bracket Pnt Ga,.Whl Asm R. RH 50

Bracket Pnt GaoWht Asm R. LH 50

Bracket Pnt Ga. Wht Asm F. RH 50

Bracket Pnt GaoWhl Asm FoLH 50

Bolt Carriage 5/16-t8 x 5/8 Blko

Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 BIk.

Bolt Carr. Sqnk 3/8-16 x 5/8 Gro5

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

Bolt Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Mower Service

Mandrel Asm. (Includes Key Nos..

8-10, I2-15, 31, 33)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in Uo& inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258920

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 218-3010

108

(2)

9 (2)

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 2'18-3010

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 72 153767

2 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 73 142904

7 153765 Oil Seal °984 x 1.5 x .25 74 142905

16 142876 Brake Shaft Assembly 76 142907

20 142877 Axle Mounting Horn Assembly 77 142908

21 142878 Washer 1.0 x 1.63 x .08 78 142909

22 142879 Washer 1nOx 2.06 x °09 79 153768

33 142929 Brake Yoke Assembly 81 142910

35 142880 Brake Arm 82 142911

36 142882 Puck Plate 89 142912

37 142883 Brake Puck 91 t53769

38 142884 Washer 7/80.D. x 7/16 x .060 95 142914

39 142885 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 96 153770

40 142886 Cotter Pin 103 142916

41 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 104 142917

42 142888 Hi Pro Key 106 142918

43 142889 Spacer 108 142919

45 142890 Brake Disc 109 142920

46 142891 Bolt 1/4-20x 1-1/2 110 142921

47 142892 Bolt 1/4-20 x I tll 150820

49 153766 Differential Assembly 112 150823

63 142894 Dowel Pin 113 150821

64 150818 Reduction Gear, 1'17 150822

14Teeth to 38 Teeth 123 150824

65 142897 Final Drive Pinion Assembly 124 150825

67 142898 Jackshaft 129 153771

6B 142899 O-Ring

69 142900 Washer 5/8 X 1-5/32

70 142901 Washer 7/8 X 1-1/2

71 142902 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18x3.5

Locknut, Hex 5/16-18

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Shoulder Bolt

Freewheel Actuating Arm

Oil Seal .625 x 1.0 x °25

Grease (10 oz. Tube)

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4

Bolt 5/16-18 x 4-1/2

Filter, Spin On

Pump, BDU-10L-122

Plug, Straight Thread

600 7/18 SAE x 5/16 Fitting

Washer

Vent Cap Assembly

Fitting O-Ring Assembly

Control Arm

Set Screw

Filter Head

Hose 1/2"

Fitting, 1/211Beaded 90°7/8 SAE

Fitting, 1/2,, Beaded 60° 9/16

Fitting, 1/2 Beaded 90° 9/16

O Ring

Pinch Clamp

Spring, Long

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS.inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

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HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

144569

122716X

122745X

122715X

122700X

122699X

122767X

122717X

122748X

122749X

144571

122770X

153801

122722X

144573

142978

DESCRIPTION

Shaft, Pump

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Bali

Spacer

Seal, Lip

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Cradle

Seal, Lip

Arm, Trunnion

Guide, Slot

Housing Kit, Transmission

Bearing, Thrust, Bail

Center Section Kit

Seat, Lip

Shaft, Motor

Washer', Block Thrust

KEY

NO.

PART

NO,

127148X

142938

122786X

122718X

144578

144579

122752X

127153X

142977

144581

144582

144583

144584

153769

DESCRIPTION

Swashplate, Variabte

Block Assembly

Pin, Stainless, Headless

Gasket, Center Section

Check Valve Kit

Charge Relief Kit

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Bypass Valve Kit

Block Spring

O-Ring

Charge Pump Kit

Gerotor Assembly

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Pump Assembly, Complete

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258920

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV25S, TYPE NUMBER 69511

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

,d'_ 7""_v 19

lJ 121,311_,16

II I-'13._4 15

_'_ 20

_--24

_23

38 37

8 --26

I_i .............. --28

L-31 _\J

CRANKCASE m--

26- "_

__0---27

o--B

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CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

t24-318-17

2 24-755-76

325-313-02

4 24-033-03

524-041-23

6 24-096-15

7 M-0645020

8 X-75-23

9X-426-9

10 24-326-14

11 12-755-03

12 12-173-01

13 24-089-02

14 235011

15 24-016-01

24-016-02

16 24-017-01

24-017=02

17 24-032-05

18 24-294-06

19 24-326-13

20 12-351-01

21 24-411-05

22 24-041-16

23 24-318-18

24 24o755-66

25 24-186-01

26 24-599-01

27 M-0640034

28 24-755-74

29 24-153-12

30 24-086..32

31 24-086-16

32 24-445-0i

33 24-755-57

Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder'

Kit, Valve Cover, Breather

(Includes Key #3, 29 thru 30)

Grommet, Rubber

Kit, Breather Cover with Gasket

(Includes Key Numbers 5 and 6)

Gasket, Breather

Cover, Breather

Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1.Ox 20

(4)

Plug, Hex Head, Allen head

1/8 Pipe

Clamp, Hose (2)

Hose, Breather

Kit, Retainer (4)

Cap, Valve Spring (4)

Spring, Valve (4)

Retainer, Spring (4)

Valve, Exhaust, Standard Size (2)

Valve, Exhaust, ,25 Oversize (2)

Valve, Intake, Standard Size (2)

Valve, intake, _25Oversize (2)

Seal, Valve Stem (2)

Fitting

Hose, Breather

Lifter,Valve (4)

Rod, Push (4)

Gasket, Cylinder Head (2)

Head Assembly, #2 Cylinder

Kit, Valve Train

(Includes Key Numbers 21,25-26)

Arm, Rocker (4)

Pivot, Rocker Arm (4)

Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 34

/.,1\

_'_, Valve Cover, Plain

(Includes Key Numbers 29 thru 30)

O-Ring

Screw, Shoulder (4)

Screw Hex Flange Mt0 x 1,5 x 90

(8)

Strap, Lifting

Kit, Breather Separator

ncludes Key Numbers 34 thru 38)

pacer'

Bracket, Breather Separator

Grommet, Rubber

Strap, Breather Separator

Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0_8x 16

(2)

34 24-112-12

35 24-126-44

36 25-313-02

37 24-445-02

38 M-0545016

1 24-522-72

2 24-294-03

3 24-067-05

24-067-06

4 12-380-03

5 52-139-09

6 24-874-04

7 24-108-04

8 24-018-01

9.12-422o10

12-422-09

12-422-.13

12-422-07

12-422-08

12-422-11

12-422-12

10 24-012-05

11 24-144-01

12 M-0631005

13 12-032-01

14 X-25-102

15 12-380_04

16 M-0545010

17 24-018-04

18 24-402-05

19 24-032-01

20 12-t53-01

21 12-123-04

22 24-126-19

23 M-0545016

24 12-153-02

25 24-038-04

26 24-755-46

27 12-153-03

Cylinder Block (Use Short BIock)

Fitting

Connecting Rod (Standard) (2)

Connecting Rod (_25)(2)

Pin, Dowel Locating (6)

Plug, Cup

Piston with Ring Set (Standard) (2)

Ring Set (Standard) (2)

Retainer, Piston Pin (4)

Shim, Camshaft, Yellow

Shim, Camshaft, Red

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Black

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, White

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Blue

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Green

As Required)

im, Camshaft, Grey

(As Required)

Camshaft

Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, Plain 6mm

Seal, Governor Cross Shaft

Washer, Plain 1/4

Pin, Hitch

Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2)

Retainer, Reed (2)

Reed, Breather (2)

Seal, Oil, Front

O-Ring, Lower Oil Fill Tube

Tube, Oil Fitl

Bracket, Oil Fill Tube

Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0°8 x 16

O-Ring, upper Oil Fill Tube

Dipstick Assembly (Includes 26-27)

Kit, OIl Fill Cap (Includes 27)

O-Ring, Dipstick

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25°4 mm

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20 19 16

1--8

9"_ 11 15

10 ...........................

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IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

124-162-17

2M.0403025

3X-25-92

4 24-112-04

5 24-157.03

6 M.0639016

7 12-112-01

824-025-08

9 X-42-15

10 25-403.03

11 24-086-18

12 236602

!3 12-132.02

14 48-154-02

15 12-468-03

16 12-086-14

17 24-085-01

18 M.0548025

19 X-25-63

20 X-25-92

21 47-154-0t

22 24°584.03

23 M-0560025

Screen, Grass

Screw, Hex Cap

M4 x 0°7x 25 (4)

Washer, Plain 3/16 (4)

Spacer, Fan (4)

Fan

Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1o0x 16

_acer, Fan (4)

Flywheel Assembly

Key

Rectifier-Regulator

Screw, Phillips Head (2) 11-16 x 7/

Connector, Rectifier-Regulator,

3 Contact

Spark Plug (2)

Clip, Cable

Washer, Plain 3/8

Screw, Hex Flange

M10 x 1.5 x 46

Stator, 15 Amp

Screw, Hex Cap

M5 x 0.8 x 25 (2)

Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Washer, Plain 3/16 (2)

Clip, Cable

Module, Ignition(2)

Screw, Hex Socket Head M5 x 0°8

x25(4)

24 M-0448010 Screw, Hex Flange M4 x 0.7 x 10

/o\

25 24-584-05 _odule, Speed Advance

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 24-176-27 Harness, Wire

- - 25-518-28 Lead, Black (4", 18 Gauge,

insulated Grip Barrel Eyelets)

-- 24-113-18 Decal, Grass Screen

- - 24-468-12 Washer, Graphite (4) 5 mm

- - 24-063-27 Baffle, Heat Shield

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-027-32

2M-0545016

3M*0645016

4 24-314-05

5 24-146-11

Housing, Blower'

Screw Hex Flange M5 x0.8 x 16

(2)

Screw Hex Flange M6 x t..0 x 16

(_)uard, Flywheel

Plate, Backing, # 2 Side

6 M-0545020 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0°8 x 20

(2)

7 M-0551016 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x I6

8 24-063-28 Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 2 Side

9 24-063-23 Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side

10 M-0545010 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 10

(2)

11 24-063-14 Baffle, Valley, # 2 Side

12 M-0545016 Screw Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 16

NOT

(2)

13 24-063-31 Baffle, Cyiinder Barrel, # 1 Side

14 M-0645016 Screw Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 16

/o\

24-146-08 P_]_te,Backing, # 1 Side

24-I00-02 Nut, Plastic (2)

24412-12 Spacer'

24-126-44 Bracket, Breather Separator'

24-445-02 Strap, Breather'

24-086-27 Screw, Hex Cap 8-18 x 1/2 (2)

ILLUSTRATED

24-100.0t Nut, Plastic (3)

(Included with Blower Housing)

..- 24-100-02 Nut, Plastic (2)

(Included with Blower Housing)

-- 25-139-16 Plug, Button 9/16

(Included with Blower Housing)

- - 24-113-28 Decal, Horsepower

AIR INTAKE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-755-91

2 25-341-02

3 24-096_42

4 12-100_01

5 24-096-01

6 230046

724-083-05

8 24-083-03

9 24-109-05

10 24-041-13

11 24-094-13

12 24-041-14

t3 24-164.06

14 24-041-01

15 M.0651055

NOT

Kit, Knob wi Gasket (Includes 2)

Knob, Cover

Cover, Air Cleaner

Wing Nut

Cover, Inner Air Cleaner

Seal

Element, Pre-Cleaner

Element, Air Cleaner

Cup, Fuel Spitback

Gasket, Fuel Spitback Cup

Base, Air Cleaner

Gasket, Air Cleaner Base

Manifold, Intake

Gasket, Intake Manifold (2)

Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x i .0 x 55 (4)

ILLUSTRATED

12-I13-53 Decal, Air Cleaner

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS.inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

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STARTING SYSTEM I

2 d 3

6-6 _-- 7

8 rf_ _

5 14_15

0 _16

4-_ 1_ __1817

ENGINE CONTROLS I3

18 _' 22

26 2__>

_12

®'-3

11 10 9

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STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-0839080

2 12-098-03

3 M-0841080

452-100-10

552-435502

6 52-t00-09

7 12-081-02

8 12-090-10

9 24-755-84

10 12-239-01

11 12-170-03

12 12-471-01

13 52-221-01

14 52-089-09

15 52-323-03

16 52-168-01

17 12-301-01

18 52-211-05

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25xS0 (2)

Starter, solenoid shift

(includes 4-18)

Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25

Nut, starter (2)

Solenoid

Nut, starter

Drive, end cap

Lever, starter drive

Kit, starter repair

Drive, pinion

Armature, starter

Frame

Kit, brush (Includes 14)

Spring, brush (4)

Holder; brush

Insulator

Commutator, end cap

Bolt, thru M5x0.Sx99 (2)

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

124-086-12

2 24-100-01

3 24-594-09

4 24-326-15

5 24-136-03

6 12-050-01

7 24-153-13

8 X-75-32

952-032-08

10 24-086-17

11 24-086-16

12 52-t39-02

13 24-755-59

16 24-393-08

17 24-123-05

18 12-144-02

19 52-448-O2

20 24-043-12

DESCRIPTION

Screw, hex. cap M6x1.7x18 (2)

Nut, plastic (2)

Oil Cooler, (Includes 4)

Hose (2)

Nipple, oil filter'

Filter',oil

O-Ring

Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8

Seal, oil (PTO end)

Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x45

Screw, hex. flange MSx1.25x45 (9)

Plug, drain

Kit, oil pan w/gasket

(Includes 14-21,24)

Oil pump assembly (Includes 17)

Tube, oil pickup

Shaft, govemor gear

Tab, locking

Kit, governor gear w/pin

(Includes 21)

21 12.380-01 Pin, governor regulating

22 M-0645025 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25 (2)

23 M-0631005 Washer, plain 6mm (2)

24 25-162-07 Screen, oil

14 24-041-24 Gasket, oil pan

15 24-422-03 Shim, thrust

NOT ILLUSTRATED

24-113-25 Decal, oil cooler'

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 24-086-06

2M-0446030

3M-0647060

4 24-090-09

5 M-0401030

6 X-25-72

7 24-089-20

8 M-0639016

9 M-0545016

!0 12-237..01

11 24-126-47

12 24-144-11

13 24-126-17

14 24-11240

!5 24-090-I2

16 24_089-18

17 M-0641060

18 SM-0642025

19 24-090-14

20 25-158.11

21 24-089-01

22 24-079-04

23 25-158-08

24 M-0645016

25 24-079-10

26 25-158-11

27 M-0647060

28 X-25-52

29 25-43t-01

30 24-090-20

31 277341

DESCRIPTION

Screw, phillipshd, 11-16x3/4 (2)

Nut, hex M4x0_7

Nut, hex lock M6xi.0 (2)

Lever, throttle control

Screw, hex. cap M4x0o7x30

Washer, plain 1/4 (3)

Spring, throttle shaft

Screw hex. flange M6x1.0x16

Screw, hex. flange M5x0_Sx16 (2)

Clamp, cable (2)

Bracket, control

Shaft, throttle

Bracket, throttle shaft

Spacer

Lever, throttle control

Spring, governor

Nut, hex. flange M6xloO

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25

Lever, governor

Bushing, throttle linkage

Spring, linkage

Linkage, throttle

Bushing, linkage retaining

Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x16 (2)

Linkage, choke

Bushing, throttle linkage

Nut, hex lock M6xl.0

Washer, plain 1/4

Spacer

Lever, choke

Washer, spring 3/8

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS. inches

1inch = 25_4 mm

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FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.

1 24-853-27 Kit, Carburetor withGasket 124-014-72

(IncludesKey Numbers 2 thru 4) 2 52-139-09

2 24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor

324-053-27 Carburetor Assembly

(For' Information Only,

Not Available Separately)

Gasket, Air Cleaner Base424-041-14

5X-426-9

625-353_03-11

7 M-0641060

8 M-0629105

9 24-086-t2

10 24-393-04

11 24-100-01

12 24-353-O3

13 25-050-03

14 24-126-53

15 M-0259006

Clamp, Hose (6) ,,

Line, Fuel, 13-1/2 (2)

Nut M6 x 1.0 (2)

Stud M6 x 1.0 x 105 (2)

Screw, Hex Cap Head (2)

M6x1.7x18

Pump, Fuel, Pulse

Nut, Plastic (2) .

Line, Fuel, 10-5/8

Filter, Fuel

Bracket, Throttle Stop

Screw Trottle Stop Bracket

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft

Plug, Cup

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO,

124-041-02

2 M-0829033

3 M-0841080

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, Exhaust (2)

Stud, M8 x 1.25 x 33 (4)

Nut, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

- - 24-755-03 Gasket Set

- - 24-522-72 Short Block

--24-0.41-15 Gasket, Carburetor

RPM Settings:

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1150-1650

High Speed: 3200-3400

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

1inch = 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR :SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

MODEL NO.

917.258920

IF YOU NEED

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OR PARTS:

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(1-800.473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

iNFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

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(1-800-366-7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALLTHIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

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25.0 HP TWiN CYLINDER

ELECTRIC START

50" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number'. Each engine has

itsown 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

blowerhousing 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

oMODEL NUMBER -917.258920

oENGINE MODEL NO. -CV25S-PS69511

•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 sell.

156942 Rev. 5 9o11.98 KFSW/RH Printed in U.S.A.

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