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OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.259730

Caution:

Read and follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

CO PAN 0

18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER

5SPEED

38" MOWER DECK

ELECTRIC START

GARDEN TRACTOR

oAssembly

° Operation

°Maintenance

°Service and Adjustment

° Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A°

LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT'

OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU-

TIONS. IT MEANS -ATTENTION! BE-

COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN=

VOLVED.

iii ij

CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD,TO POINT OUT,.

IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS

NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IM-

PORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION

AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered,

brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with aspark arresler meetingapplicabte tocal uf area

taws (if any). if aspark attester is used. it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator (See REPAIR PARTS for par1

number identification}.

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other States may have similar

taws Federal laws apply on federaldands

t Know the controls and how to stop quickly, READ THIS

OWNER'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attacli-

ments

2: Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allow

adults to operate it without proper instruction.

3 Do not carry passengers Do not mow when children and

others are around.

4 Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting

clothing that could get caught in moving parts.

5 Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower, and the

area being cut Do not le, other interests distract you.

6 Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not in

the driver's seat.

7 Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left hand

side

8 Clear the work area of obiects (wire, rocks, etc ) which might

be picked up and thrown

9 Disengage all attachment ctutches before attempting to start

the engine

10 Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before

leaving the operator's position

11 Disengage power to mower, stopthe engine, and disconnect

spark ptug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, m aking

an adtustment, or repair Be careful to avoid touching hot

muffler or engine components

12 Disengage power to attachments when t_ansporting or not _n

use

I3 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle

unanended. D_sengage the cower take-oI!, fower the attach..

ments, shift into neutraf set _he park=ng brake stop the

engine, and remove lhe key

14 Do not stop or start suddenly when going uph,ll or downhill

Mow bp and down the face of slopes (not greater 1,han !5 °)

never across the face Refer to page 51

15 Reduce speed or slopes .tnd make turns gradua;ly to prevent

l=ppmg or [oss of cofitrol Exercise extreme caution when

changing d,rec_Mon on slopes

t6 Whde go_ng up or down slopes, ptacegear smftcontroiIever

,n 1st gear #oslhon to negohate the s_ope w_lnout slopp,ng

17 Never mew m wet or shppery grass when traction ts unsure

or at a speec wh,ch could cause a skMd

18 Slay atert lot holes _n the terrain and other h,dden hazards

Keep away _rom atop-otis

19 Do not dnve )c c_ose to creeks d_fches and pubhc h_gh-

ways

20 Exerose "2:. r .'! c.: ." ....... ' mow_r,g aro__._¢_ _ed objects tn

order to prevent me o.ades from stnMng them Neve't deho-

er_{:e.y °,r- ',t&_cr cr r'owe, ,n;o or over any {ore...qr_co ec't.

*_' Nece, S_ ": q-__"S ...., :. :to[or comes to a S_co

22 #,lever D-_:e "_. _ds o: Ieet jr;dot Ine mowe" C 'C" , .je

C;'_:e or "_r.1' "{"€ -_ov,ng #arts wnde tr.'_. O..... '_,_,et 3

. ......rg A ",',,_._,._ -_.O C e3" _ dSCn3rg,." ,.

:_j .... " }',-' ,*, .-," _,, '_ O_,_s o' _s,n_ m_.{,, ec:. _r._e,"t

.t J.,_ .;" _, "lL_D_ove'J d' t',,'_Da r" tc_ ;;,o."4s

C L ..... _15 TD t"o':_e _o.,, C.a z' . !',, y C'On'rO;

c Do not turn sharply Use care when backing.

d Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in

owner's manual

24 Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways

25.. When using any attachments, never direcf discharge of

material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-

hicle while in operation.

26 Handle gasoline with care -it is highly flammable

a Use approved gasoline containers

b Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add

gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has

not been allowed to cool for several minutes after run-

ning Never fill tank indoors Always clean up spilled

gasoline

c Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust

fumes ate dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.

27.. Keep the vehicle and attachmenls in good operating condi-

tion and keep satety devices in place and working.

28 Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-

ment is insafe working condition

29 Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a

building where tumes may reach an open l_ame or spark

Allow the engine to coo! belore storing _n any enclosure

30 To reduce fire hazard keep the engine bee o{ grass {eaves.

or excessive grease Do not clean product wh_e engine _s

running

31 Except for adius_ments. DO NOT operate engine _ air cteaner

or cover d_rec_ over carburetor air _n(ake is removed

Rem'o£aI ol s.;_" a,._ coJ!d creale a fire h3Za_d

32 Do not operafe w4_'o_I a muir er or tamper wdh exnaus_

system Damage_ mufflers or spark arreslers could cre]:e a

fire hazard Inspect penod_calty and replace if necessaw

33 Th,_vehicle ar:d al_achmer'4s snould be stopped and :,.

spect_-,.d tar dam__ge ait_' striking a toreign GbieCt. and fne

damage shou,a r.,e "eaa red belcre _e;!3rt}ng and operat;ng

;he equ_pmen;

34 Do not change ":e er:g,ne governor se_t:ngs or overspeed _ne

engine: severe c3,"r...'_geOr =nlurY rTr_"l_,' 'esutt

35 When using : ._ ver',,cie wnn mower o_oceed as fo£ows

a Mow on y ;' cayhgn[ or ,n good __rllhoal hghl

bShot tree ,._,:] ne oH oCg.,'g cl_u_e

c Check the Dace ._'.cun; g c.,.3ts _o ,:..'r,r,_r bQh_n,:_S _.t

frequem ._'erva,s " " "

36 Do not ape, 't ,_ : -, '--':,.1' _. w_noL: ::7,: ._,-:,re grass Ca;Chef

on mow ,..,_,.; €_; ec.,_pP,.:d o" ',he oe' eC:3r shield in place

37 P ,engag,'.. ;>;,.,..... to too,,, r befor,_ o !,.- ._g uo Do not mow

n reverse ,_s aoso_u;._ € necessar r, and {her1 Only alto.-

caretul cot,,_ ,_ or. o! '.-';e . '. ,e .i,_ea ::.._. .. ¢!i_e mowe_

Ur_m:-'r,e .... , -.,:4:7,_.] _... _,:nerc_,;:jmaler_a_ssbse,::

1o dell,. D_.l: ::.".]-Tdwt:ar it s:' ; ';.be cr_e_:;,ed_.reque_H _.,_-.

01_ red 1,7e_'"e _" _eo acemer ' :: ,IS S '..';bd 0_. C 7,>c_ec :.:

""_:-. _ 1_1'";. .'7:ew.-- theor ; t:'_t",,,L3C1._re .... .-c,i ....

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Garden Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and

manufactured to give you the best possible dependability

and performance, Should you experience any problem

you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest

Sears Service DepartmenL We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or

repair this unit,

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this

product. See the nearest Sears store or service center

for details_

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL

PLATE UNDER THE SEAT°

YOU SHOULD RECORD THESE NUMBERS AND KEEP

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

_,,. ,,,, lie i1/11 ll,i

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

Read and retain this manual, Study and observe the safety rules. Always use care when using your tractor_ Always

keep your tractor and mower clean° Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and using your tractor° A well

#:ared for tractor will run better and last longer.

ATTACHMENTS

This unit can use many attachments now available at your Sears store. It can use a tiller, but cannot use attachments

that engage the ground like a plow, harrow, or cultivator See page 50 for a list of available attachments.

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY'

ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

For one year from date of purchase, when this ridingequipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up according to

the operating and maintenance instruction in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in

material or workmanship inthis electric start riding equipment,,

This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s), spark plug(s), air cleaner and belt(s), which are expendable and

become worn during normal use

This warranty does not cover:

• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctui'es from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or

glass); and

• repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, includingthe failure to maintain the equip-

merit according to instructionscontained in the owner's manual; and

• rk:ling equipment used forcommercial or rental purposes

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included withthis dding equipment proves defective in material

or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not ho_da charge, Sears will replace the battery at no

charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPART-

MENT

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO, D/'731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, IL 60684

DO NOT OVERLOAD TRACTOR BY TOWING WEIGHTS GREATER THAN 150 POUNDS (68 KG),

INDEX

Adlustments: Fuel:

Brake 17 Type

Carburetor 22 Storage

Mower Drive Belt 11 Fuse

Mower

Front-To-Rear 25 H

Side-To,Side 24

Throttle Contro! Cable 21 Hood Removal

Air Cleaner

Cleaning 18

Paper Cartridge . 19 L

Air Intake Screen, Engine 18

5-11 Lubrication:

Assembly .

Attachments ........................... 50 Chart

Tractor Pivot Points

Battery:

Charging

Cleaning

Installation

Levels

Prepara lion

Starting with weak Battery

Storage.

Terminals

Belt:

Motion Drive Replacement

Mower Drive Adjustment

Mower Drive, Removal

Blade:

Sharpening

Replacement

Brake Adjustment

Carburetor Adjustment

Controls, Tractor

Cutting Level, Mower

Engine:

Air Screen

Oil Change

Oil Level

Oil Type

Starting

Storage

Main tenance

21 Air Filter

18 Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge

8 Air Intake Screen. Engine

17 Battery

7Blade Sharpening

21 Brake Adjustment

26 Engine Oil

18 Lubrication Chart

Spark Plugs

23 Tire Care

11 Mower:

!0 Adjustment, Front.to.Rear

Adjustment, Side-to-Side

!7 Blade Sharpening

25 Blade Replacement

17 Cutting Level

Installation

Operation

22 Removal

12 Muffler

11 Spark Arrester

Oil

Cold Weather Conditions

18 Engine

18 Storage

16 Operation •

16 Operating Your Mower

13 Operating Your Tractor

26 Starting the Engine

Stopping Your Tractor 13

13 Tractor Operation on Hills 15

26 Options

22 Attachments ............ 50

Spark Attester ............. 2

16.20

1.9

17,26

12.15

Parts Bag 5,6

Repair and Adjustments 20-26

Blade 25

Carburetor 22

Fuse 22

Hood Removal 23

Motion Drive Belt Replacement 23

Mower Adjustment. Front-to-Rear 25

Mower Adjustment, Side-to.Side 24

Mower Removal 24

Safety Rules 2

Seat 7

Service Record 28

Slope Guide Sheet 5t

Spark Plugs 19

Speed Control Chart 14

Starting the Engine 13

S_eering Wheel 8

Stopping the Tractor 13

Storage 26

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment 21

Tires 17,26

Trouble Shooting Chart 27

Warranty 3

Wiring fSchematic} 29

ASSEMBL Y

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

!7 Take items out of carton. The box contains the items

shown below..

2.. Cut down four corners of the carton with a utility knife

and fold down sides_

3._ Remove mower deck from skid.

4.. Disengage Parking Brake°

5. Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid. "Be

careful of staples in skid_

Seat

Steering wheel

Battery

d Battery Acid

e Owner's Manual

f Parts Bag

The operation of any tractorcan resultin for-

eign objectsthrown intothe eyes, whichcan

result in severe eye damage_ Always wear

safety glasses or eye shields before starting

your tractor and while mowing We recom-

mend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the

spectacles or standard safety glasses, avail-

able at Sears Retail or CatalogStoreso

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To assemble and adjust your tractor you will need:

(2) 7!16"wrenches Ratchet Wrench

(1) 3/4" wrench Tire Pressure Gauge

(1) 9/16" wrench Screwdriver

(1) 1/2" wrench Utility Knife

(1) 3/4"socket

Parts bag contents not shown full size

fili/ilMilililiii[it]i)lll_LilldiiiJ_iit[li]_l

(2) Battery Carriage Bolts -1/4 x 20 x 7 1/2

Terminal Guard

15" Slope Instruction

(2) Keys

Bat_,eryCaps and

Instructions Steering Wheel insert

ASSEMBLY

LOCATION

BATTERY

TERMINALS

!SEAT

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(2) Wing Nut, 1/4 - 20

(2) Hex Boit, 114- 20 x 3/4

111iilI

liilI!l lllli

(1) Adjustment Bolt, 1/2 - 13 x1

(1) Lockwasher, 1t2

_,_ (2) Lockwasher, I/4

(2) Washer, 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga, (2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20

iiii ]11111 iiiii i ii iiii iii /ii i .....

(I) Washer 17t32 x 1 3/16

x 12Ga (1) Shoulder Bott 5/16 - 18

NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE

DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION

WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR,

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD,

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI-

ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CON-

TACT WITH BATTERY ACIDo

DO NOT SMOKE° FUMES FROM

CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX-

PLOSIVE.

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERA-

TOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT-

TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE

SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND AT-

TACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT

OFF THE ENGINE

1, Prepare Battery

READ INSTRUCTIONS INCL UDED WITH THE BATTERY

VENT CAPS FOUND IN BAG OF PARTS, ALWAYS WEAR

GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT

YOUR HANDS, SKIN AND EYES.

a.. Fill and charge battery (before installing), NOTE:

SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED

WITH BATTERY VENT CAPS IN BAG OF PARTS.,

b. Fil! each cell with battery acid,_ Add the acid until it

reaches the bottom of the vent wells (Fig !),. DO

NOT OVERFILL. OVERFILLING WILL RESULT IN

DAMAGE TO TRACTOR

c Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty

minutes. If the level of acid falls below the point de-

scribed in step (b)o add more acid until the correct

level is reached. NOTE:' Uneven FILLING OF

CELLS WILL AFFECT THE BATTERY CAPACITY

AND LIFE lnsta/l the battery caps to cover the vent

wells Wash the top of the battery with water to re-

move any acid. then wipe dry.

d. Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no

damage has occurred in handling

e It is recommended that the battery be charged be-

fore use Use a !2 voitbatterycharger. Chargebat-

tery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: OB-

SERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED

FOR BATTERY CHARGING. Check the acid level

afler the battery is charged. If the acid has fallen be-

low the correct level, add distilled or iron-free

water.

f Neutralize excess battery acid for disposal by add-

ing it to approximately (2) two gallons (Z 5 fiters) of

water in a (5) five gallon (I9 liters) plastic container.

Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding

baking soda until the addition of more soda causes

no more foaming..

2_ Install Seat

Seat position should be adjusted forward or backward so

that the operator can comfortably reach Clutch/Brake Pedal

and safely operate the tractor (Fig. 2).

a Remove cardboard from seat pan..

b Place seat on seat pan Screw adjustment bolt,

lockwasherand flat washer into seat (Fig2). Adjust_

ment bolt shoulder bolt and washers found inbag of

parts (shown full size page 6)

ASSEMBL Y

/VENT CAP

CUT AWAY VIEW /

FIGURE I

SHOULDER

BOLT

t.OCKWASHER

ADJUSTMENT

BOLT

FUEL TANK

CAP WASHER

FIGURE 2

c° Tighten shoulder bolt securely using a I/2" wrench.

Tighten adjustment bolt finger tight NOTE THAT

THE SHOULDER BOLT WILL BE LOOSE IN THE

SEAT PAN SLOT..

dPlace seat in operating position. Sit on the seat and

press clutch/brake pedal all the way down If operat-

ing position is not comfortable, adjust seat.

e Toadjust.;Raiseseat.. Loosenadjustmentbolt Slide

seat to desired position Tighten adjustment bott se-

cutely using a 3/4" wrench

.......... ..... .o_ ............ == .......

ADJUSTMENT BOLT, LOCI<WASHER

AND FLAT WASHER MUST BE TIGHT-

ENED SECURELY TO PREVENT MOVE-

MENT OF SEAT.

A SSEMBL Y

STEERING WHEEL

FIGURE 3

HOOD

3Instafl Steering Wheel

NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD.

a Use a 3/4" wrench to remove hex nut, and

2,1/4" diameter washer (shown futf size below)

from steering column (Fig 3)

b Position steering wheel over steering wheel

insert

c Secure steering wheel to steering column using

2.7/4"" diameter washer and hex nut (Fig 3)

Torque to 50 ft ., tbs

dSnap steering wheel cap in place on steering

wheel Steering wheel cap found in bag of parts

4, Check Tires

Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSI in front tires and

12 PSI in rear tires. (Tires were over-inflated for

shipping purposes)..

FIGURE 4

BATTERY

COMPARTMENT

GRILL

5, Install Battery

DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS.

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, REMOVE

METAL BRACE LETS,WRISTWATCH BANDS,

RINGS ETC.

a. Lift hood from rear sides (Fig. 4).

bMake sure drain tube (F/g, 5) is fastened to drain

hole in battery tray and battery tray is posi-

tioned in hole of battery support.

c. Place battery in plastic tray (battery terminals

to front of tractoH (Fig 5).

[& LF BATTERY IS REMOVED3 DO NOT !

OPERATE ENGINE., SPARKING MAY

OCCUR_

d. Connect RED battery cable to positive (+)

battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer,

Iockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below)

found in bag of parts (Fig° 5). Tighten securely_

e, Connect BLACK ground cable to negative (-)

battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat

washer, Iockwasher and hex nut (shown full

size below) found in bag of parts (Fig, 5)°

Tighten securely.

LOCKWASHER

ASSEMBL Y

NUT

LOCKWASHER

WASHER

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE AWEAK BATTERY, SEE "'START

ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY"

(PAGE 21 )

f Using the slotted hole on one side of the battery

support (Fig,. 6) insert one battery bolt into frame

slot (head of bolt down). Fasten the battery bolt to

the terminal guard using wing nuL (Bolts, nuts and

termina! guard found in bag of parts)

g. Assemble the remaining bolt to other side of bat-

tery support and fasten terminal guard to it with

remaining wing nut (shown full size below).. Tighten

wing nuts securely by hand (Fig.. 6).

TERMINAL DOORS

HEX

BOLTS

BLACK

(NEGATIVE)

CABLE

FIGURE 5

WING WING NUT

NUT /

TERMINAL

ACCESS

DOOR

TERMINAL

GUARD

h.. Remove plastic from tractor hood and close° BATTERY BOLT

ERY

SUPPORT

NOTE: USE TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS (FIG 6) FOR:

1, _NSPECTION FOR SECURE CONNECTIONS

(TIGHTEN HARDWARE)

2INSPECTION FOR CORROSION

3 TESTING BATTERY

4..lUMPING (IF REQUIRED)

5 CHARGING (IF REQUIRED)

KEEP TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS CLOSED

WHEN NOT IN USE,,

DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL MOWER

SUSPENSION BRACKET HAS BEEN RE-

LEASED. SEE MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

INSTALLATION,

BATTERY

8OLT

HOLE

9FIGURE 6

ASSEMBL Y

PARALLEL

LINK

FIG,URE 7

CLUTCH

LEVER

CLUTCH

ROD

FRONT

REAR' AXLE

HINGE

RETAINER

SPRING

FRONT

HINGE

6v Mower Installation

Your 38" mower installs without the use of tools,

Raise lift lever (Fig 10) to its highest position,

Turn height adtustment knob (Fig, 9) to its

fo west position,

a, Slide mower under tractor, discharge guard to

R H, side

b. Install front hinge pm through axle and parallef

link (Fig. 7), Secure with retainer' spring,

c, Install rear "hinge pin through mower lift brack-

ets and parallel link (Fig, 7) Secure with

retainer spring.

d. Install clutch rod in clutch lever (Fig,. 8- Inset)

e, Move lift lever forward to lower suspension

ar'ms, Slide trunnions through lift bracket

holes and secure with retainer spring (Fig,, 8).

f. Roll belt over engine pulley, Make sure bett

is inside belt guides (Fig. 9), See belt drive sc-

hematic decal on mower housing.

g. Use lift lever (Fig,, 10) to raise mower,

h Turn height adjustment knuz) (Fig 9) _:-Iockwise

(/'-",,) to the middle of its tlave!

7_ Mower Drive Belt Removal

NOTE: MOWER BELT fNSTALLAT{ON DECAL

LOCATED ON MOWER HOUSING

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECIFIED IN

THIS MANUAL

TRUNNION

FIGURE 8

BE LT

Place attachment clutch lever in "'DISEN-

GAGED" position (Fig, 10).

Turn height adiustmenc knob (Fig, 9) to to west

position. Move mower fift lever (Fig. 10)

forward to lower mower to its lowest position

Roll belt off engtne pulley (Fig. 1t),, Be care-

ful not to bend the belt guides.

Pull belt off both mandrels (Fig,. Il),

Spring belt guide away from idler pulley and

pull belt off idler pulley

f Sfide belt from under idler spring.

B. Mower Drive Belt Replacement

a, Slide belt under'extension spring (Fig_ 11).

b. Place bett on rear side of both mandrels,

c, Spring idler belt guide away from idler putte_,

and place belt around rear' side o f idler putle y,

d Roll bett over mower drive pulley, Make sure

drive belt is inside mower drive pulley bett

guides,

NOTE: BELT GUIDE TO BELT CLEARANCE SHOULD

BE MAINTAINED AT 5 32 TO 114'

FIGURE 9

9_ Mower Drive Belt Adjustment

Your tractor has been manufactured with the

ability to re-adjust the mower drive belt to pro-

vide you with longer belt life.

If the attachment clutch lever (Fig.. 10) travels

3-1/2" up the slot in the dash before spring tension

resistance is evident, adjustment is necessary.,

NOTE: CHECK FOR PROPER SPRING TENSION

WITH ENGINE OFF AND LIFT LEVER IN HIGHEST

POSITION,

Lower or remove the mower deck for easier

access,

Using (2) 7/16'" wrenches, remove the D-shaped

washers from the rock shaft assembly (Fig, 1 1 -

/nset).

Move extension spring from lower end of slot

to upper end in rock shaft assembly and instafl

the D-shaped washers (Fig. 1 1 -Inset).

Tighten bolt and nut to secure the D.shaped

washers.

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING A NEW BELT, EXTEN,

SION SPRING MUST BE RETURNED TO THE LOWER

END OF THE SLOT ON ROCK SHAFT ASSEMBLY

10, Check the Cutting Level

The Made housing was set at the factory to cut

level, After mowing a short distance, look at the

area that was cut° tf the blade housing cuts

uneven; see the instructions on "Side-to.Side and

Front-to-Rear Mower Adjustment" (pages 24 and

25).

11 Final Assembly

a° Make sure all fasteners are tight_

b Read and follow the operation instructions

(page 12), Know the location and purpose of

all con trois.

c_ Check oil and gasoline (page l,Y) before starting

the tractor.

ASSEMBL Y

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED" POSITION

"HIGHEST" POSITION

LIFT LEVER

"LOWEST'* POSITION

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB

FIGURE 10

ENGINE IDLER

PULLEY _-,_._._. IDLER

BELT GUIDE

BELT-.-_,/_."I /ROCK SHAFT

ASSEMBLY R H.

MANDREL

L,H.

MANDREL

COTTER PiN

EXTENSION

\FIGURE i I

.DO

BOLT

L.H, P1VI

LOCKNUTS

R,H,, PIVOT

BRACKET \

OPERA TION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR./fyou understand the machine and its

operation, you will achieve efficient and peak pedormance_ While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Gar _

den Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.. Study the operating instructions and

safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Garden Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and others.

Be sure to pay strict attention to alt notes and cautions; they are included for your safety_ Save _thismanual for future reference.,

Lift Lever Plunger

Light Switch

Throttle Control

Choke

Ignition

-.t.---.-- Attachment

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake Attachment Clutch

Pedal ""P J Lever

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Gear Shift Lever

Parking Brake

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Push lever up to engage

mower. There will be an engine hesitation as the clutch

engages.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever to

raise and lower the attachment mounted to your tractor, Push !ift

lever plunger and move the lift lever forward to lower attachment

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions a

clutch and a brake. To engage the brake push the pedal

completely down

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height adjust-

ment knob to adjust the mower height. With the attach-

ment lift lever in the "up" position, turn knob clockwise

(/"_ lto raise cutting height and counterclockwise (JP'_ )

to lower cutting height Lower Attachment lift lever 12

GEARSHIFT: Press the clutch!brake pedal down firmly

and move gear shift lever to desired speed

IGNITION: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to

start

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns on and off the headlights

PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push the

clutch/brake pedal completely forward. Place the park-

ing brake lever in "Engaged" position and release

pressure from pedal Ctutch/brake pedal will remain in

brake position To release, push pedal in

THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to in-

crease o rdecrease the speed of the engine

CHOKE: To .start a cold engine, pult choke out to engage.

1_ Stopping Your Tractor

Id_ DO NOT CHOKE CARBURETOR TO STOP 1THE ENGINE.

LEARN HOW TO STOP YOUR TRAC-

TOR BEFORE ATTEMPTINGTO START

THE ENGINE.

NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO

PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE

a.. Push clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE"

position,

b Move gear shift lever to "'NEUTRAL'" position

c.Place parking brake in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position NOTE: MAKE SURE

PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD TRACTOR

SECURE

d Place attachment clutch lever in "'DISENGAGE[)'"

position.

e. Move throttle control to "S" (slow) position.

f.Turn ignition key to "OFF" position Never use

choke to stop engine.

2, Starting The Engine

LEARN TO START, STOP AND REVERSE

YOUR TRACTOR IN A LARGE, OPEN AREA.

THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH IN-

TERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT STAR-

TING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE

THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH LEVER IS IN

THE "ENGAGED" POSITION AND/OR THE

FOOT PEDAL IS NOT FULLY DEPRESSED_

IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THAT

ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE PUR-

POSE OF THESE SWITCHES.

a, This engine has been shipped filled with sum-

mer weight oiL For cold weather operation,

see chart on page 16, Check engine oil level

with tractor on level ground._ Remove and

wipe dipstick (Fig, I7) clean, screw it in tight

for a few seconds, remove and read oil level.,

If necessary, add oi! until "'FULL" mark is

reached,

b. Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular UN-

LEADED automotive gasoline, (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve fife), Capacity is

2 gallons,

CAUTION EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING

ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOIS-

TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FOR-

MATION CF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC

GAS CAN D_MAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN

ENGINE WHIL, E ;N STOPAGE

TD 4bCtD ENG!NE P_:OBLEMS, THE FUEL SYS-

TEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFOPE STOPAGE

FOP 3'3 DAYS C o LDNGEP DRAIN THE GAS

TA._IK STAPT THE ENGINE _ND LET IT RUN UN-

TL THE FUEL JNES AND C/,#BURETOR ARE

E*,f, =TF USE F#ESH FuEL NExT SEASON .SEE

ST_P_DE HS-_L'CT GNS FOP 4DDtT_ONAL tN-

=3PM4 7:C '%_.

•_JE;EF, USE E_,S__IE ;._'_ C4Fg...._ETD p2LEANER

"--RDC'u'_TS b T.-,_ ::.'EL T-:'._d _F. F-__=bfA,_tEt_T

_.4_343E '.,*,4,, _25:., _ 13

OPERA TION

LIGHT-._,_

SWITCH

CHOKE

THROTTLE

CONTROL IGNITION

KEY

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER

'DISENGAGED"

POSITION

PARKING

8RAKE

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER FIGURE 12

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANK FILLER

NECK_ DO NOT OVERFILL. WIPE OFF ANY

SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. DO NOT STORE,

SPILL OR USE GASOLINE NEAR AN OPEN

FLAME,

c_ Place attachment clutch lever in "'DISEN-

GAGED" position (Fig, 12)_

do Push clutch/brake pedal fully into brake

position.

e. Place gear shift lever in "WEUTRAL "position

(Fig. 12)o

fo Pul! choke out (Fig, 12).

g. Move throttle control to middle position

(Fig, 12)o

h Turn ignition key clockwise ((*-*_,) to "START"

position and release key as soon as engine starts.

NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY

FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER

MINLJTE if engine does not start after several at-

tempts, move throttle control to "F" (fast)

position, wait a few minutes and try again,

NOTE: IF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY. SEE "START..

ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY"

(PAGE 21)

i After engine is warm, push choke in The first

time you start the engine, it wifl take extra crank-

ing time to move fuel from tank to the engine

NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A

FEW MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF ..

TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT,

) When restarting a warm engine, move throttle

control midway between "'S" (slow) and

"F" (fast) positions.. Choke may not have

to be used,,

IMPORTANT: BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR, ]

INSTALL MOWER OR REMOVE

MOWER PARALLEL LINK (Fig. 7),

OPERA ]'ION

ATTACHMENT CLU]CH LEVER

'-ENGAGEO" POSiTiON

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

•DISENGAGED'* POSITION LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

LOWEST'

POSITION

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

LLFT "HIGHEST'"

LEVER POSITION

FIGURE 13

...............FUNCTION ...............

Normal

Mowing

Heavv

Mowing

,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ]H,,

Snow

Blade

Snow Blower

of Tiller

Transport

GEARSHIFT

2or3

lor2

1,2or3

3,4or 5

,, ,,,,,,,,, i,,, LU

THROTTLE

JJ_

FAST

SLOW FAST

FIGURE 14

CAUTION:

DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT

TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE

OPTIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS° EXCES-

SIVE WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND

DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION,

3_,Operating Your Tractor and Mower

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN

OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT-

TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH

THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,

MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD

TRACTOR SECURE,

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET IN

OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT

OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART WHILE

TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED ATTACH-

MENT IS RUNNING.

NOTE: ALWAYS OPERATE ENGINE AT FULL THROTTLE

WHEN MOWING TO ASSURE BETTER MOWING PER-

FORMANCE AND PROPER DISCHARGE OF CUTMA

TERIAL. REGULATE GROUND SPEED BY SELECTING

ALOW ENOUGH GEAR (FIG. 14) TO GIVE THE MQWER

CUTTING PERFORMANCE PLUS QUALITY OF CUT

)ESIRED

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH- J

OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS !

CATCHER, ON MOWERS SO t

EQUIPPED, OR THE DEFLECTOR i

SHIELD IN PLACE I

aSelect desired height of cut position using height

adjustment knob (Fig, 13)

b Raise lift lever and place attachment clutch lever

in disengaged position

c Push cfutch/brake pedal down firmly

d Start engine (page I3)

eWith engine running and warm place throttle con-

trol midway between "S' (slow) and "F" (fast)

position

f Engage mower with the attachment clutch lever,

NOTE: "ENGAGE" OR "DISENGAGE" MOWER

BLADE CLUTCH LEVER SLOWLY

g, Move gear shift lever to desired gear

h Lower mower into cutting position using attach-

ment lift level

iRelease clutch!brake pedal to start movement

j, Move throttle control to "'F" (fast) position.

NOTE: SELECT A GROUND SPEED THAT WlLL SUIT

THE TERRAIN, QUALITY OF CUT AND ATTACHMENT

BEINGUSED (See Chart. Fig 14)

4. Mowing Tips

NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED VVtTH THE

MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED..

OPERA TION

READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER.

REFER TO PAGE 2,,

a. Use the runner on the RH side as a guide; the blade

cuts approximately an inch outside the runner (Fig.

15)o

b, Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

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

the machine° This will result in a more even distri:

bution of clippings and more uniform cutting,,

C. When mowing large areas (Fig° 16), start by turning

to the right so that the clippings will discharge away

from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc, After one or

two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished°

d., If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twiceo

The first time cut relatively high; the second time

to the desired height,

e. The left hand side of mower should be used for

trimming,

5, Operating The Tractor On Hills

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS WITH

SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 ° AND DO

NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY St.OPE_REFER

TO,,_GE 51.

a. Move gear shift lever to ""1ST'" gear before starting

up or down hills..

b_ AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS°

co If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever

to slower position°

ILEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-

PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW SLIGHT

TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH/

BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH

POSITION.

dIf stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

peda! quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake.

e , To restart tractor movement, make sure tractor is in

the lowest speed range (Ist Gear) and that you have

allowed room to roll slightly downhill° Depress

clutch/brake fully. Disengage parking brake and

release clutch/brake pedal SLOWL Y to start tractor

movement.

f Make all turns gradually

R H RUNNER

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIGURE 15

FIGURE 16

6_ Flip:Up Discharge Guard

Your mower has a flip-up discharge guard (Fig° 15) for

door or gate clearance when held in raised position1

MAKE SURE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

LEVER IS IN "DISENGAGED" POSITON

AND BLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE

RAISING DISCHARGE GUARD (DEFLEC-

TORI_ NEVER OPERATE MOWER

WITHOUT DISCHARGE GUARD IN

OPERATING POSITION.

MAINTENANCE

FIGURE 17

ENGINE OIL

DIPSTICK

AND FILL TUBE

ENGINE OIL

DRAIN

FIGURE !8

To keep your tractor running better,

longer, perform necessary service using

the following maintenance schedule:

BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION,

ADJUSTMENT' OR REPAIR:

t, PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO

"BRAKE" POSITION.

2, MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO "N"

NEUTRAL POSITION,

3_ PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN-

GAGED" POSITION. REMOVE

FOOT FROM PEDAL,

4. PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

LEVER iN "DISENGAGED" POSI-

TION.

5, 3"URN IGNITION KEY TO "OFF"

POSITION, SHUT OFF THE EN-

GINE.

6_ MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE

BLADE AND ALL MOVING PARTS

HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED.

7. REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY.,

8, DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG

WIRES FROM THE SPARK PLUGS

AND KEEP WIRES AWAY FROM

THE PLUGS TO PREVENT INJURY

FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING_

BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCH-

ING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER

COMPONENTS, 16

With Every Mowing

1., Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter

pins and retainer springs are secure.

2, Observe aft safety precautions,

3, Keep tractor weft lubricated (refer to page 20).

First 2 Hours (Two Mowings)

1o Change Engine Oil

Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mowings) wil!

help eliminate break-in residue which might be damaging to

your engine.

NOTE,: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALL()W DIRT TO ENTER

THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL,.

a_ Drain oil with engine warm,

b Remove hoodandgrif/(see page 23),

c, Loosen oil drain plug (Fig_ 18)., Remove dipstick°

d,, Catch oil in a suitable container.

d. Reinstal! oil drain plug after all oil has.been removed

from engine.

e. Refill engine oil. Refill capacity is I 1/2 quarts..

NOTE.: DO NOT OVERFILL.

L. Replace dipstick..

Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube

at all times when engine is operating..

Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades

Determine temperature range expected before next oil

change. All oil must meet A P i service classification SD,

SE or SF.

CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING

SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHEN

THE TEMPERTURE FALLS BELOW 32°. !

Every 5 Hours (Five Mowings)

1. Check Engine Off Level

DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL [

WITH ENGINE RUNNING, J

Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine

oil level with tractor on levelground, Wipe dipstick

(Fig 17) clean, screw it down tight for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level, if necessary, add oil until

"FULL "" mark is reached, (See chart above),, NOTE:

DO NOT OVERFILL.

Every 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season)

I ,, Brake Adjustment

This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake

system mounted on the right side of the transaxle

(Fig. 19)

tF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN

SiX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN

HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST

BE ADJUSTED,

MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT: PARKING BRAKE MUST BE DISEN-

GAGED AND GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN NEUTRAL WHILE

MAKING ADJUSTMENT

a Depress clutch!brake pedal and engage parking

brake

b Measure distance between brake operating arm

and nut "A'" on brake rod,

c If distance is other than 1-1/2", d,sengage park-

ing brake, loosen jam nut (Fig t._) and turn nut

"A'" until distance becomes 7., 2 Retighten

jam nut against Nut "'A"

d Engage parking brake and recheck distance

Road test tractor for proper stopptng distance as

stated above Readjust if necessary.

2o Tire Care

Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI and rear tires

at 12 PSI

3,, Blade Sharpening

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp,

The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of

a file or on a grinding wheel We suggest they be

sharpened after every 25 hours of mowing Do not

attempt to sharpen while on mower

a. When grinding, care should be taken to maintain

blade balance and the blade should be checked

for proper balance before reinstatlation on mower.

Unbalanced or bent blade wilt cause excessive

vibration when running, and eventual damage to

mower or engine Replace bent or damaged

blades.

b To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam

or wall Leave about one inch of the straight nail

exposed Place center hole of clean blade over the

head of the nail (Fig 20), NOTE: CENTER HOLE

OF BLADE ON NAIL. tF BLADE IS PROPERLY

BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD REMAIN IN POSP

TtON SHOWN IN FIG 20, IF EITHER END OF THE

BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD, BLADE IS NOT

BALANCED. SHARPEN THE HEAVY END UNTIL

BLADE IS BALANCED

Every 50 Hours (Once aMowing Season)

(Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent

servicing )

1. Check Battery

a.. Acid solution level in each battery cell should be

even with bottoms of tubes in cells(fig. 21). Add

ONL Y distifled water if necessary. NOTE. DO NOT

OVERFILL.

bKeep battery and terminals clean

ci4eep battery bc its t,,ghr

d Keep vent caps t_ght .end smafl vent holes in cap,.:

open

eRech3rge _t _ _moeres fcrt t,CL:r 17

CUT AWAY VIEW

t1/2

WITH PARKING

ENGAGED}

FIGURE 19

CENTER

HOLE

,.t. ......

BLADE _,,/

FIGURE 20

=P'-VENT CAP

BATTERY

TUBE

BATTERY

CELL

FIGURE 21

MAINTENANCE

PAPER

C'ARTRIDGE

COVER

gNut

CARTRIOGE

PLATE

FOAM

PRE,CLEANER

AtR SCREEN BODY

FIGURE 22

__ GREASE BOTH

o ir

FIGURE 23

2_ Clean Battery and Terminals

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the

battery to "leak'" power

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX-

PLOSIVE GASES_ KEEP SPARKS, FLAME

AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM

BATTERIES. ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES

AROUND BATTERIES.

a. Remove terminal guard,

b Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor

c Wash battery with four tablespoons of baking

soda to one gallon of water. NOTE: BE CAREFUL

NOT TO GET THE SODA SOLUTION INTO THE

CELLS

d. Rinse the battery with plain water dry and

reinstall on tractor

e Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire

brush until bright

f Replace battery cables, connecting RED battery

cable to positive terminal first, then BLACK bat-

tery cable to negative terminal Coat terminal con-

nections with Vasoline

g Replace terminal guard

3o Change Engine Off

The best time to change engine oil is at the end of

a day's operation when all dirt and foreign materials

are suspended in the hot oil See chart, page 16.

Clean Air Cleaner Foam Pre-Cteaner (Fig, 22)

a. Remove knobs and cover,

b. Remove foam pre_cleaner element by, sliding it

off of the paper cartridge,

c, Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and

water,.

d, 'Wrap foam pre-cteaner in cloth and squeeze drv.

e, L/ghtty coat foampre-c/eaner with engineoil

Squeeze m towel to remove excess oil Do not

saturate,

f, Install foam pre-c/eaner over' paper cartridge

g,. Reassemble cover and screw down tight_

Clean Air Screen

Air screen (Fig. 22) 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,

stubborn dried gum fibers

Check Muffler

inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could

create a fire hazard and/or damage

DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER, |

CYLINDER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY ]

CAUSE BURNS.

7,_ Lubricate Steering And Front Wheels

There is a grease fitting on each front wheel Use a

grease gun; give each grease fitting two shots of

extreme pressure lubricating grease (available through

your Sears Service Center).. Use 30 weight oil to

lubricate pivot (Fig.. 23)..

8o Oil Pivot Points

Place severaf drops of SEA 30 oil at points where metal

parts move against each other, especialfy hood hinges.

SEE L UB R ICA T/ON CHA R 7-, PA GE 20,,

INTENANCE

2, Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge

(Refer to Page 18L

3. Replace In-Line Fuel Filter

If fue! filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to

carburetor, replacement is required,

a. With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel

line sections as removed from both ends of

fuel filter {Fig. 26)

bo Place new fuel filter in position in fuel fine.

BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LINE

LEAKS AND THAT FUEL LINE tS IN

PROPER POSITION IN HOSE CLAMPS,,

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE(S) TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-

FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUST-

MENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CARBURE-

TOR). BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING

HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS,, SPARK

PLUG

,03O'FEELER

GAUGE

9. Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine coofing

fins to prevent engine damage from overheating,

Air guide covers must be removed.(Fig 24)

Remove eight 7/16" bolts and six 5/16" bolts to

remove side and top covers.. See hood removal,

page 23..

FIGURE25

Every 700 Hours

1,, Replace Spark Plugs

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or every 100 hours, whichever comes first Gap

should be set at 0 030 inch (Fig. 25) A deep well t3/t6"

socket ts required to remove the spark plug

HOSE Ct.

FUEL FILTER

FIGURE 26

CLE,_,NE_GiN_.

COOLING FINS

AIR GUIDE

COVER ,8OT_

SIDES,

__ OP AIR

GUIDE

a. COvEn

,, . _MUFFLER

"\"_-- FIGURE 24

_' 19

MAINTENANCE

LUBRICATIONCHART

WHEEL BEARINGS

_, SAE MOTOR OIL

_EXTREME PRESSURE

LUBRICATING GREASE

SEARS PAR]" NO

2557 R

•_'_ REFER TO ENGINE OIL SPEC'S

PAGE 16

Q ATTACHMENTCLUTCHP'VOT___ f I-;

& ADJUSTMENT

NEGATIVE

(BLACK CABLE)

TERMINAL _.%

FIGURE 2 7

WHEE

)

LBEARINGS (2_

BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION

ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR:

1_ PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCHIBRAKE

PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO

"BRAKE" POSITION

2_ MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO "N"

NEUTRAL POSITION,

3PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN 'EN-

GAGED" POSITION. REMOVE

FOOT FROM PEDAL

4. PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

LEVER iN "DISENGAGED" POSI.

TION.

5_ TURN IGNITION KEY TO _OFF

POSITION, SHUT OFF THE EN-

GINE,

6, MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE

BLADE AND ALL MOVING PARTS

HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED,

7, REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY,

8. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG

WIRES FROM THE SPARK PLUGS

AND KEEP WIRES AWAY FROM

"THE PLUGS TO PREVENT INJURY

FROM ACCIDENTAL START1NG,

BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCH-

ING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER

COMPONENTS

REPA &ADJUSTMENT

1_ Starting your Tractor With a Weak Battery

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

should be recharged, If "_umper cables'" are used

for emergency starting, follow this procedure:

NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM,,

LEAD,ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EX-1

PLOSIVE GASES, KEEP SPARKS, FLAME t

AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM

BATTERIES, ALWAYS WEAR EYE PRO- _

TECTtON WHEN AROUND BATTERIES,, _ ]

L H SIDE

PANEL BOLT

CLUTCH:BRAKE PEDAL "\

"CLUTCH' POSITION •_RKING BRAKE

• DISENGAGED*POSITiON

FIGURE 28

a, Connect each end of the RED cable to the

POSITIVE (+) terminals of each battery

(taking care not to short against chassis)

(Fig 27).

b_ Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the

NEGATIVE (-) terminals of fully charged

battery.

c. Connect the other end of the cable to the L.H,

side panel bolt (Fig 28) NOTE: KEEP

AWA Y FROM GAS TANKAND BATTERY.

d_ Disconnect cables in reverse order.:

1. L.H. side panel bolt (Fig.. 28),,

2. Negadve terminals of fully charged battery.

3, Pos/dve terminals,

SPEED

SCREW

MIXTURE

VALVE

GOVERNOR CONTROL

LEVER

FIGURE 29

IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATe I

TERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES, J

., Throttle Control Cable Adjustment

Never attempt to change maximum engine speed,

This is preset at the factory (3600 ±100 RPM)

and should only be changed b ya qualified service

technician who has the necessary equipment

a, Remove hood, page 23.

b, Loosen casing clamp screw until throttle cable

is free to move (Fig 29A)

cMove throttle control (on the dashboard) to

"'FA S T'" position.

d Pull throttle cable tight (until swivel beneath

carburetor ts agalnst s_de of quarter c_rcfe)

Rehghten casing clamp screw

CLAMP SCREW

HOLES "A °'

THROTTLE CABLE

REFER TO -STARTING THE ENGINE," t

PAGE 13 THROTTLE CABLE

FIGURE 29,4

& ADJUSTMENI

3_ Carburetor Adjustment

NOTE: ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT TO CAR-

BURETOR. AIR CLEANER MUST BE ASSEMBLED TO

CARBURETOR WHEN RUNNING ENGINE

Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to

compensate for differences in fuel. temperature

or altitude. Adjust the carburetor fuel mixture

as follows:

a. Gently turn idle mixture valve clockwise

('-_) (Fig 30) until it just closes and then

counterclockwise (._-. ) 1-1/2 turns.

CAUTION:' Valve may be damaged if turned

in too far,

b° Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes_ Make final adjustments with engine

running and choke pushed in.

c,, Move throttle control lever (on dashboard) to

"SL0 W'" posidono

(l Hold governor control lever against idle speed

screw and adtust 1die speed screw to obtain

t200 to 1400 RPM (Fig. 29).

eWhile still holding the governor control lever

against _dte speed screw turn _dlemixture valve

slowly clockwise (-'_ )(lean mixture) until speed

just starts to slow

f. Turn idle mixture valve back to the midpoint

between rich and lean.

g_ Adjust the idle speed screw to obtain 900 to

1200 RPM,, Release governor control lever_

h. Move throttle control (on the dashboard) to

"FAST." If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle

mixture valve approximately 1/8 turn counter.

clockwise (.,_-'.) until engine will accelerate

as throttle control is moved from "'SLOW"

to "FAST, "

SPARK

PLUG

CARSURET(

4, Fuse Replacement

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in

fuse,, The fuse is located under the dash,

GOVERNOR

CONTROL LEVER

AIR GUIDE

COVER

SPARK

PLUG

FIXED MAIN

JET COVER

|HIGH SPEED

FIGURE 30

REPAIR

5. Motion Drive Belt Replacement

The tractor drive belt may be replaced without tools°

Park the tractor on level area Engage parking brake,

NOTE: BELT INSTALLATION DECAL UNDER LEFT

FOOTREST-

a. Remove mower,, (See page 24),

b Remove two retainer springs from belt guide

bracket below transaxle pufley. Remove bracket

(Fig 31), j

cSwing belt guides away from belt, toward rear of

tractor lFig, 31)

d Rofl belt over top of transaxle pulley,

e, Roll belt over engine pulley and off idler (Fig 33),

f.Release parking brake Pull belt as far as possible

over top of clutch pulley

g Reset parking brake, Pull belt over top of clutch

pulley (Fig 33)

R.H. SIDE

ADJUSTMENT

BELT

SHIFT GATE

ENGINE

PULLEY

FIGURE 32

h, Pull belt out through shift gate to remove from

tractor (Fig, 32).

Install belt by reversing above procedure.

NOTE: REPLACE ONLY WITH BELT LISTED IN

MANUAL.

CLUTCH

PULLEY

DRIVE BELT

SCHEMATIC

6_ Hood Removal

a, Grasp hood assembly at rear and raise to full up

position (Fig° 34).

b° Disconnect headlight wiring connection,

c., Standing in front of tractor, grasp sides of hood

assembly and raise up and off tractor (Fig, 35),,

d Place hood assembly carefully on ground_,

e, To replace, reverse above procedure,,

BELT

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

'It,jl

(" If"" f

RETAINER BELT GUIDE RETAINER

SPRING BRACKET SPRING

FIGURE 31

L,H., SIDE

\\,

BELT GUIDE

k/2

REAR

VIEWED FROM BOTTOM OF TRACTOR

FIGURE 33

FIGURE 34

IR &ADJUSTMENT

7, Mower Removal

a, Remove mower belt per instructions under

"Mower Drive Belt Removal" through step(c),

WIRE

CONNECTION

C,,

Remove retainer spring from clutch rod; pull

clutch rod out of clutch bracket.

Pult retainer springs out of rear suspension

trunnions. Remove rear suspension trunnions

from rift brackets (Fig_ 36).

d Pull retainer spring out of rear hinge pin, Remove

rear hinge pin (Fig 36)

FIGURE 35

RETAINER

SPRINGS

RH.

SUSPENSION

ARM

RETAINER

SPRINGS

REAR

SUSPENSION

TRUNNIONS

FIGURE 36

LIFT

BRACKET

ROD

HINGE PINS

LEVER

GROUND

LEVEL

SIDE TOoSIDE

_) ADJUSTMENT

GROUND

LEVEL

_GURE 37

e Pull retainer spring out of front hinge pin Remove

front hinge pin (Fig ,36)

f Use lift lever to raise suspension arms Slide

mower out from under tractor

NOTE: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

THE LH AND R,H SUSPENSION ARMS (FIG, 36)

SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR,

8_ Level Mower Housing

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level

ground or driveway Make sure tire pressures are 14

PSI in front tires and 12 PSI in rear tires If tires are

over or under inflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower

Side-to-Side Mower Adjustment

a_ Depress lift lever plunger and use lift lever to

raise mower to maximum cutting height

b Measure height from bottom of curl to ground

level at front of mower. Distance "'A" should be

the same on both sides of mower (Fig, 37)

c,, If distance "A" needs to be changed, snap out

access hole cover on L.H° side above footrest,.

Use 11/16" wrench on nuts "'[3"" and "'C'" at

side-to-side adjustment trunnion (Fig. 38),,

dr To raise left side of mower, Ioosen nut "'B" and

tighten nut "C'"

e To lower left side of mower loosen nut "C" and

tighten nut '°B -

NOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS

IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16"

HEIGHT CHANGE,

f Be sure all nuts are securely tightened

SIDE,,TO-SIDE

ADJUSTMENT

TRUNNION

24 FIGURE 38

Front-To-Rear Mower Adjustment

a, To obtain the best cutting results, your mower

housing should be adjusted so the front and rear

flange distance "D'" (Fig° 39) is 1/2" lower in

front when the mower is positioned in the highest

cutting position. NOTE: MEASURE DISTANCE

°'D" FROM GROUND LEVEL TO BOTTOM OF

CURL ON RIGHT REAR FLANGE AND COMPARE

TO DISTANCE "'D'" AT RIGHT FRONT FLANGE°

bo To raise rear of mower, loosennut "E" on both

rear suspension arms. Screw both nuts "F" up

an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig. 40).

co When distance "D" is l/2"" lower at front than

rear, tighten nuts "E"

d. To lower rear of mower, loosen nut "F" on

both rear suspension arms an EQUAL NUM-

BER OF TURNS (Fig. 40).

eo When distance "D" is 1/2" lower at front than

rear, retighten nuts "E",

BOTTOM

OF CURL

.L_.

T---

GROUND

LEVEL

ADJUS

REAR

SUSPENSION

\ ARM

REAR

SUSPENSION

TRUNNION

LIFT

BRACKET

BOTTOM

OF CURL

FIGURE 39

NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUN-

NIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER

WILL STAY LEVEL

9, Blade Replacement

Raise mower to highest position to permit access

to blades or remove mower (page 24)°

aoRemove bolt, Iockwasher and washer (Fig° 4 I)

(turn counterclockwise)(_-'_ )o

b, Remove and discard old blade_

co Clean top and bottom of mower housing°

d, Place new blade between flanges, (the word

"TOP" is stamped on all blades to assure proper

installation), and secure with washer, Iockwasher

and bolt previously removed, TIGHTEN SECURE-

LY. Torque to 30-35 ft, ibs

NUT

REAR

TRUNNION

NUT 'F

REAR

SUSPENSION

ARM

LIFT

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED

BOLTS TO ATTACH BLADES° CHECK

BOLTS tN BLADES OCCASIONALLY TO

MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TtGHT_ TORQUE

BOLTS TO 30-35 FT, LBSo

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT

CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THREE

LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD AS

SHOWN AT LEFT.

FIGURE 40

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

FLANGES

BLADE _q__,_

LOCKWAS.ER

{TORQUE TO 30-35 FT,-LBS)

FIGURE 41

& ADJUSTMENT

10 Rear Wheel Installation

Coat axle with grease to prevent corrosion or rust

accumulation and eventual seizing of wheel hub

to axle shaft.

WHEN REPLACING WHEELS ON THE

TRACTOR, THEY MUST BE MOUNTED

WITH THE LONG HUB SIDE TOWARD THE

CENTER OF THE TRACTOR. INCORRECT

INSTALLATION COULD AFFECT LATERAL

STABILITY. (SEE FIG. 43).

O_ Battery

1. Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of

battery.

2, After a period of time in storage, batter]/may

require recharging.

E_ General Cleaning

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of at/

foreign matter;

11. Tire Care

a Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI (1Kg/crrF)

and rear tires at 12 PSI (0 7t Kg/crrP)..

b. Keep tires fr,ee of gasoline, oil, or insect control

chemicals which can harm rubber,.

c. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects

and other hazards that may cause tim damage.

dRemoving wheel for tire repair, (Fig. 42).

1..Block up axle securely.

2..Remove klip ring and washer to allow wheel

removal (rear wheel contains a square key. Do

Not Lose)..

3. Repair tire and reassemble. Align slots in rear

wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. Replace

washer and snap klip ringsecurely inaxle groove,

F. Store in a Clean Dry Area

WASHERS

KLIP

RING

_1_ WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS BEADS 1

ARE SEATED, OVER INFLATION CAN

CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.

12. Storage

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage.

When mower is to be stored for a period of time,

clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Give blades and underside of housing a good

coat of grease or rust preventative. Store in a

clean dry area.

A_ Fuel System

IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM

FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS

THE CARBURETOR. FUEL FILTER. FUEL HOSE OR TANK

DURING STORAGE. ALSO. EXPERIENCE INDICATES

THA T ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR

USING ETHANOL OR METHANOl.) CAN ATTRACT MOIS-

TURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATJON

OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAM-

AGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STOR-

AGE,TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM

SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE STORAGE FOP 3G DAYS

OR LONGEP

B,. Engine Oil

Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean

engine oil (See chart, page 16).

C,, Cylinders

1..Remove spark plugs.

2, Pour one ounce of oi/ through spark plug holes

into cylinders,

3. Turn ignition key to "'START" position for a

few seconds to distribute oil.

SQUARE KEY

(REAR ONLY)

FIGURE 42

FIGURE 43

4 Replace with new spark plugs., 26

TROUBLESHOOTING

WILL NOT START

WILL NOT TURN OVER

ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START

HARD TO START

PROBLEM CAUSE tREMEDY (SEE INDEX)

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

ENGINE OVERHEATS

NO LIGHTS

WON'T CHARGE

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM WILL NOT

SHUT DOWN ENGINE WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES

SEAT

NOTE This tractor is equipped with an operator presence

sensing system Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat

vith t_a engii_p rumdng and the artachment clutch engaged

wdt shut down the engine

Fill Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuet Line and Carburetor

(clean if necessary)., Replace Fuel Filter Use Fresh Fuel

Recharge or replace Battery

Check Wiring

Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap

Drain and replace oil for proper temperature

Push Clutch/Brake "Pedal into brake position

Charge or replace Battery

Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "'DISENGAGED "position

Replace Ignition 5witch

Replace Interlock Switch (as)

Replace Solenoid or Starter

Replace Fuse

Check all Wire Connections and "Ground" Points

Clean Battery Terminals

Replace Starter or Solenoid

Charge or Replace Battery

Check Wire Connections and "'Ground" Points

Place Throttle Control in "'FAST'position and run

starter several times to clear out gas

Remove Air Fil_er and clean

Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap

Recharge or replace Battery

Check the Wiring

Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor, Use Fresh Fuel.

Replace Fuel Filter

Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor

Major Engine Overhaul

Shift to atower gear or reduce toad

Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor Use Fresh Fuel

Remove and clean Air Cleaner

Make necessary carburetor adjustments

Clean Air Screen

Add or change oil

Replace Spark Plug(s) and adlust gap

Replace Fuel Filter

Major Er_gine Overhaul

Shift to Iower gear or reduce load

Clean Air Screen

Add or change oil

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Remove and clean Muffler or replace

Remove and clean Air Filter

Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor

Check Fuse, Switch and Wire Connections Replace

Headlight Bulbs

Replace Switch

Check Fuse for fault and replace

Replace Battery

Replace Diode Assembly

Replace Alternator

Check Operator Presence Relay

Check all Wire Connecttot]_

Check Seat Switch

TROUBLESHOOTING

UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE

UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS

MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE

EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION

"WIND ROWING STRIPPING OR DROPPING

OF GRASS CLIPPINGS

UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING

Place Throttle Control in "'FAST"position

Check air pressure in Tires

Check fron t,.to-rear and side-to-side Mower adjustment

Use a slower ground speed

Replace Mower Blades

Reinstall Mower Blades with Top of Blade up

Clean underside of Mower Deck

Readjust Mower Drive Beft

Correct Clutch Mechanism Interference

Install new Mower Drive Beft

Reinstall Mower Drive Belt

Adjust Mower Drive Belt

Replace frozen Mandrel

Replace frozen idler Pulley

Replace bent or unbalanced Blades

Replace Mandrel Straighten Deck or replace

Set Throttle for maximum engine speed

Let grass dry out

Clean underside of Mower Deck'

Readjust Mo wet front-to-rear and side.to-side

Replace Blades

Readjust Mower front_to ,rear and side-to.side

Replace Blades

Replace bent Mandrel(s)

SERVICE RECORD

FitI in dates as you complete reguIar serwce

Blades

Brake Adjustment

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

SCHEDULE ,!

FIRST EVERY EVERY iEVERY I EVERY EVERY

2 5 25 50 J 1 O0 200

HOURS HOURS HOURS 'HOURS HOURS HOURS

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

Check Battery

Change Engine Oil

= .......................

Check Engine Oil Level

Clean A_r Filter

Check Muffler

Clean Air Screen and Engine Cooling Fins

Clean Front Grill

Lubricate Tractor

Replace Spark Plugs

! .......... × 1

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

t×

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

Replace Air Filter Cartridge _=.....

Tires X

:.......................... t

Fue! FHter

Sears, Roebuck and Co. reserves the right to make any changes in design or

improvements without imposing any obligation to install the same upon its

terms heretofore manufactured° 28

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

SCHEMATIC

RED BLACK

FUSE

30AMP

RED

-O

RED O B

3AMPSIX;

AT 3600RPM,BATTERYIN LINE

IGNITIONSWITCH

PosmoN........C_RCUiT

.i, ...H ...........

OFF M-G

ON B-L

START B_

ORANGE

14VOLTSAC(MIN) I

LIGHTSOFF AT

3600RPM _

LIGHT

SWITCH

BROWN

ACCOiL

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A

SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM, THE

LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN

ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF

THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE

LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH THE

ENGINE SPEED, AT IDLE SPEED THE

LIGHTS WILL DIM, AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL

BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST

NOTE: tF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF

UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

""O" REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS

REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

ELECTRICAL TOSTARTER

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KEY PART

NO. NO.

REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

ELECTRICAL

DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

I7552H Molded Key 22 104445X

2 110859X Harness, Light Socket 23 17021008

3 4152J Bulb -Light 24 I08824X

4 4406R Switch -Ignition 25 74760412

5 109553X Switch, Interlock -Attachment 26 STD551025

Clutch 27 STD551125

28 STD541025

6 109788X Ignition, Nut

7 1107t2X Switch _Light 29 123198X

8 !09081X Solenoid 30 STD551237

9 10090400 Washer- Lock I/4 31 102476X

10 73350400 Nut -Jam 1/4 -20 32 72240460

12 STD551225 * Washer- Lock -Ext. Tooth t/4 33 74641008

13 STD541425 *Nut, Keps t/4 -20 34 73951000

14 719J Cover-Terminal 36 !02501X

!5 !24129X Harness -ignition 37 2751R

!6 4799J Cable- Battery 38 235R

17 4206J Cable -Battery 39 74780408

18 4207J Cable -Ground 40 73680400

19 109787X Bezel- Ignition 41 I00541K

42 109596X

20 121265X Battery

21 121305X Switch -Seat 43 4171J

44 121264X

46 7603J

47 7192J

--- I01539X

*-- 123812X

Switch- Interlock -Clutch

Screw- Hex Tap. 10- 24 x 1/2

Fuse -30 Amp

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

* Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

* Washer- Lock !/4

*Nut -Hex 1/4 -20

Nut- Wing 1/4- 20

*Washer -Lock 3/4 Ext. Tooth

Guard- Terminal

Bolt - Carriage 1/4 -20 x 7-1/2

Slotted Pan Head Screw #10 -32

Nut, Keos #10-32

Wire Loop

Clip. Fuel Line

Cl!p- Insulation '

Bolt -Hex 1/4 -20 x 1/2

Nut -Crownlock 1/4 -20

Tube

Clamp -Hose

Clip _Insulated

Caps, Battery

Tray, Battery

Cable. Tie

Sheet- Instruction, Tractor 15_

Slope

Owner's Manual

*STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

A B CD E

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18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

REPAIR PARTS

18 H,P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 121076X Seat 50 I23801X Hood IZ&_o Iy..._7_._

3 t055!3X Bracket -Pivot -Seat 51 2751R Clip

4 105529X Bolt- Shoulder5!16- I8 52 108402X U-Clip

5 STD5250t0 * Bolt 1/2- 13 x I53 106910X Washer

6 STD541431 * Nut- Lock 5/16 -18 54 108067X Pal Nut

7 STD541437 * Nut- Lock3/8 16 55 124089X Grill l'2_4o_gy.._Z_2

8 109872X Fender 10°/_-t 2X_ -2-%57 124625X Decal -Stripe

9 t06202X Reflector- Rear 58 1913!616 Washer I3/32 x 1 x 16 Ga

t I 17490612 Screw, Hex Washer ThcLRoll 3/8- 60 124626X Decal, Grill Stripe I/4 _ _, z,, /_ 7_

16x3/4 61 123764X Panel-Side-Roll L/_3/_--tx'_ _)

I2 19131312 Washer13/32x 13/16x 12Ga 62 123765X Panel- Side-L H t-L_'7(_,._Y --z_Z'_

t3 STD523707 "Bolt, Hex 3/8 -16 _3/4 63 7192J Tie, Cable

14 109458X Strip, Foam 64 123803X Strap, Tank

t9 121067X Compresion Spring 65 124201X Screw, Flex Button Head

20 19131614 Washer 13/32x 1 x 14 Ga 66 106003X Lens -R. H

21 109873X Bracket- Fender 67 106004X Lens - L H.

23 124067X Tank -Fuel 68 I10897X Bezel -Headlight

24 123549X Cap -Fuel 69 121144X Bolt. Shoulder

25 123487X Clamp -Hose 70 108512X Bracket. Pivot -R H

26 5277J Line -Fuel 7! 108513X Bracket- Pivot -L H

28 12t277X Chassis Assembly 72 4900J Decal -Clutch/Brake

29 121306X Drawbar 73 109199X Decal- Drive Belt

30 124118X Panel, Dash, LH. 74 74760616 Bolt, Hex3/8- 16x I

31 t21794X Cover.Access 75 19131316 Washer 13/32x 13/16x 16 Gao

32 1t0828X Panel, Dash, R.H.

33 105525X B=racket- Suppo_: .Dash .,,, -) 76 1!0350X _ Strap Assembt/- Grill Ito.3_O'/,L423

35 105476X Footrest, LH. |o'54-'7 €,,,:_'-r _ 3 77 STD551237 * Washer -Lock, Exto Tooth 3/'8

36 105475X Footrest, Roll. lO_z_ "1 _ _ 2_ 80 106974X Decal, Caution

37 72140606 Bolt, Carriage 3/6x 16x3/4 81 17490616 Bolt, Hex Washer Thd Roll 3/8.16

38 124046X Baffle, Hood, Sears GT x 1

39 t 10923X Bracket- Clutch -Mower 84 17490608 Screw, Hex Washer Thd Roll 3/8 -

16x I/2

40 !26564X Strip, Foam 88 STD551150 * Washer. Lock 1/2

42 t08885X Guard, Muffler 89 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1.3/16 x t2 Ga

43 110436X Grommet. Sprit 90 124294X Pan Seat

4S 123806X Bracket -Pivot. L. H_ 91 121251X Strip Foam

49 123805X Bracket- Pivot -R H 92 121246X Bracket, Switch Mount

93 121249X Spacer Split

94 72170410 Bolt Carro I/4 -20 x 1 1/4

95 121250X Compression Spring

96 121248X Bushing, Snap

97 123976X Nut, Hex Large Flange

98 120579X Pal Nut

"STANDA RD HARD WARE--PURCHASE LOCALL Y

A _ C D E F G H JKL M P O R

"" B4 [!_3 5B_ 1t U°5 _U_7 74 Li 13 84 _ilB1 _L!74 69

@88 _s2 @ ?

74 -_ 89 _7

"'_ 77 T

@_2 _ 98

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REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,259730

DRIVE

84 /

-OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT- !

SPARK ARRESTER KIT

REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

DRIVE

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO, NO.

1 123666X Pulley, Transaxle (Driven) 51 STD523107

2 12000028 Ring, Retainer 52 STD541431

3 STD541437 • Nut, Lock Hex W/Wsh. INS 3/8 - 16 53 STD532727

4 123183X Transaxle, 5 Speed, Foote, Model 54 105842X

No. 4360-13 (see pages 42 and 43 55 109167X

for parts breakdown) 57 STD561210

6 13200300 Elbow, STD 90 _3/8 -18 58 125637)(

7 13280336 Nipple, Pipe 59 110437X

8 122291X Engine, Briggs & Stratton, Model 60 71673

No. 422707, Type Noo 1511-01 61 106888X

9 108373>I Muffler 62 19131316

1"0 100229L Tube Assembly -Exhaust 63 121748X

11 74780412 Bolt, HeY t/4 -20 x 3/4 64 STD541237

t2 STD551125 . Washer. Lock t/4 65 123102X

13 8545J Gasket 66 74760612

t7 I25907X V-Belt, Drive 67 _23766X

t8 2751R Clip 68 123789X

I9 !06933X Knob 69 123205X

20 124461X Rod, Shifter 70 74760624

2I t05701X Washer- Shaft Plate 7t STD523715

22 19151216 Washer 15,'32 x 3,'4 x 16 Ga 72 12000039

23 STD561210 * Pin, Cotter 1,'8 x I 73 I05709X

24 17490612 Screw, Hex WasherHd Thd Roll 74 1057IOX

3,'8 -t6 x 3/4 76 121468X

25 105730X Keeper, Belt, Engine 77 17720410

26 74760612 Bolt, Hex 3/8 -t6 x 3/4 78 59192

27 19131312 Washer13/32 x 13/16x 12 Ga.. 79 65139

..28 STD541437 .Nut, Lock3/8- 16 80 124635X

29 8863R Cover, Pedal 81 106108X311

30 122424X Shaft, Foot Pedaf 82 109502X

3I 1572H Pin, Rol13/t6x I 83 121749X

32 STD551062 * Washer21/32x I x 16Ga,. 84 12000001

33 120183X Bearing, Nylon 86 123583X

35 I2t440X Guide. Belt, Lower, Eng. Pufley L. 87 123663X

H. 88 17490624

36 I21441X Guide, Belt, Lower, Eng. Pulley R.

H 89 17490512

37 t04777X Retainer, Belt Chassis

38 t09070X Keeper, Belt 90 ST0523710

9t 105706X

39 4470J Spacer

40 123674X Idler, Flat 92 71040412

4! STD523727 *Bolt, Hex3/8-16x2-3/4 93 19132012

94 106919X

42 I05731X Pulley, Engine

43 STD551143 * Washer, Lock 7/t6 95 105700X

44 74770720 "Bolt, Hex 7/16- 20 xI-1/4 96 124608X

45 !23662X Keeper, Belt L H. 97 7152J

46 4921H Retainer Spring 98 1 I0422X

47 123770X Strap, Locator 99 674A380

48 I06190X Clamp 100 STD541437

49 1_091210 Washer9/32x3/4x 10Go 10! STD551237

Bolt, Flex 5/t6 -I8 x3/4

Nut, Lock 5/I6 -18

Bolt, Hex 3/8 -16 x2-3/4

Strap, Torque

Bracket, Transaxte

•Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

Rod, Brake, Park

Rod, Brake

Cap

Spring, Rod, Brake

Washer I3/32 x 13/I6 x 16 Ga.

Washer25/32 x I -5/8 x 16 Ga.,

• Nut, Flex, Jam 3/8 -16

Bracket, Clutch

Bolt, Cart. 3/8 -I6 .x3/4

Pulley, Idler

Arm, Idler

Retainer, Belt

Bolt, Hex 3,8 -16 x 1-1/2

•Washer, Hardened

Ring, Klip

Spring, Return, Clutch

Link, Clutch

Control, Throttle

Screw, He>_Thd.. Cut. I/4 -20 x 5/8

Cap, Valve

Stem, Valve

Tire

Rim

Spacer, Split

Washer 25/32 x1-1/4 )_16 Ga

E-Ring

Key, Square 2.5 x o1845/. 1865

eeper, Belt, R. H_

Bolt, Hex Washer Thd. Roll. 3/8 -t6

x 1-1/2

Screw, He.): Washer Thd.. Roll 5/I6

-t8 x 3/4

• Bolt, Hex 3/8 -I6 _1

Bearing

Bolt, Hex 1/4 -28 x 3/4

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Go..

Plate, Rod, Shift

Spring, Torsion

Decal Engine 18 HP Twin 11

Tube (Not furnished with tractor)

Spring, Brake Return

Spark Arrestor Ktt

*Nut Keps 3/8 -t6

• Washer Lock Tooth 3/8

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REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

STEERIN G ASSEMBLY

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REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NOo NO. NOo

42 74761060

21007t0L Insert -Steering Wheel 43 105664X

3 73940800 Nut. Top Lock t/2 -20 UNF 45 110438X

4 !00712K Washer 46 73901000

5 100713N Wheel -Steering 47 17490508

6 100711L Adapter- Steering Wheel

7 1060t5X Sleeve -Steering 48 105656X

8 120028X Dash 49 105654X

9 120003X0!4 Dash Plate 50 121748X

t0 I09816X Nyfiner- Snap-fn 51 105715X

1t 17490608 Screw- Hex Washer Thd RolL3/8- 52 19131416

16 x 1/2 53 STD561210

I2 I21749X Washer25/32 x 1-1/4 x 166A 54 3366R

t3 124041X Shaft-Steering 55 124032X

.I6 124036>( Bracket- Steering 56 10040600

t7 124037X Gear-Pinion 57 73610600

18 122819X • Screw, Special3/8- 16x3/4 58 1554J

t9 124033X Shaft, Pitman 59 17431008

20 12000029 KfipBing 61 2751R

2I 6266H Bearing-Thrust_,,O.:bjX..._._.,. 62 74180412

22 17_a£4_ Gear- Sector I 64 59192

24 !05518X Dash- Lower 65 65139

25 74180512 Screw- Crown Truss Hd 5/16- 18 x 66 278H

3/4 67 9040H

26 STD541431 * Nut- Lock 5/t6- 18 68 106732)(

27 125607X01I Saddle 69 106222X

28 73680600 Nut- Lock3/8 -16 7t 108456X

29 STD523t20 Bolt-He_5/16-I8x2 72 59904

30 121236X Spacer 73 72110622

3I 106001X Support Plate -Battery 74 121235X

32 STD523707 ,Bolt- Hex3/8- 16 _3/4 75 19131416

33 57079 Washer 77 74760612

34 124035X SupportShaft 78 19091216

35 126684X Washer 5/8 x 1/4 x 16 Ga. 79 73510400

36 I2t525X Control-Choke 80 19272016

37 17490612 Screw, Hex Wsh Thdrol3/8 -16 x 83 5320R

3/4 84 120754X

38 STD551237 • Washer- Lock. lnt/Ezt Tooth 3/8 85 12t232X

39 STD533710 ,Bolt- Carriage 86 ld040400

40 105669X Axle-Front 87 71070410

41 !05663X Support- Saddle -Rear

DESCRIPTION

Bolt -Hex 5/8 -11 x 3-3/4

Support- Saddle -Front

Spacer Bearing -Front Axle

Nut -Lock -Flange 5/8 _11

Screw- Hex Washer Thd Roll 5/I6

-18x 1/2

Spindle -L. H.

Spindle -R, H,,

Washer25/32 x 1_5/8x 16 Ga,

Rod- Tie

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gao

* Pin, Cotter

Bearing

Link- Drag

Washer -Lock 3/8

Nut -Hex 3/8 - 24

Bushing- Steering

Screw -Hex No 10.16 x 1/2

Clip- Fuel Line

Nut -Hex 3/8 -16

Cap- Valve

Stem- Valve

Fitting- Grease

Bearing

Rim -6" Front

Tire -Front

Decal- Instructions, Operating

Tube -Tire -Front

Bolt- Carriage Hex 3/8- I6 _2.3/4

Spacer

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga

Screw- Pan Head 1/4 -20 x 3/4

Washer I3/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga

Nut, Keps I/4 NC

Washer27/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga

Clip, Insulated

Bushing

Cap Spindle

Washer, Lock !/4

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

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26 28

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73 _ 39

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REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

LIFT ADJUSTMENT

14 38

17 18

REPAIR PARTS

18 H,P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUr BER 917,259730

LIFT ADJUSTMENT

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO, NOo NO.

1 106933X Knob 28 1108t0X

2 110924X Lever- Mower Clutch 29 19151216

3 106498X Bracket- Pivot 30 9135R

4 73680600 Nut -lock 3/8 -16 31 4939M

5 STD523707 * Bolt- Hex3/8 -16x 3/4 32 110447X

6 106451X Bolt- Shoulder 33 4921H

7 108387X Rod -Clutch -Primary 34 19171516

8 76020412 Pin-Cotterl/8x3i4 35 110448X

9 106308X Trunnion -Lift Lower 36 1 I0029X

10 109728X Bellcrank

11 108236X Bracket -Switch 37 STD533707

"12 106444X Bracket -Bellcrank 38 STD541237

13 12000037 KlipRing 39 I05864X

14 !00734K Knob, Height Adjustment 40 121599X

15 1 I0807X Nut -Special 41 t05848X

16 110729X Rod -Adjust _Lift 42 121598X

17 2876H Spring 43 STD541050

18 19131016 Washer 13/.32 x 5/8 x 16 Gao 44 58606

19 17021008 Screw. Hex Hd,, Tap., 45 76020308

20 121000X Shatt-Lift 46 19131410

21 121002X Lever- Lift (inc Key No, 22) 47 73980600

22 121006X Rod-Lever 48 12000022

23 122364X Plunger-Lever 49 19292016

24 125631X Grip -Handle 50 73360700

25 74780624 Bolt3/8- 16x t-1/2 51 124526X

27 110739X Washer -Spring 3/8 52 73710700

Trunnion - Stop Depth

Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x I6 Ga.

Retainer Spring

Trunnion -Lift

Retainer Spring

Washer 17/32 x 5/16 x 16 Ga

Link -Lift Adjust

Link -Lift

* Bolt- Carriage ,3/8- 16 x3/4

*Nut -Jam 3/8 - 16

Bracket _Suspension

Arm- Suspention -L t4..

Bolt -Shoulder 3/8. - 16

Arm- SLtspension .R. H,

Nut -Hex Fin 1/2 -13

Spring

Pin -Cotter3!32 x 1/2

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 10 Ga.

Nut- Lock 3/8- t6

E.Ring

Washer29/32 x 1 1/4 x 16 Ga.

Nut Hex Jam 7/t6 -20

Button, Plunger

Nut, Crownlock, Jam 7/16- 20

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18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

38" MOWER

REPAIR PARTS

18 H.R 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

_"MOWER

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NOo NO. NOo

! 106085X V-Belt 38

2 I21259X Housing

3 8417J Runner, R, H_ 39

4 73680600 Nut, Lock 3/8- 16 40

5 19111216 Washer 11/32x3/4x 16Ga. 41

6 72140505 Bolt, Cart. 5/!6.18x5/8 42

7 105896X Bracket, Deflector 43

8 110452X Push Nut 44

9 106734X Spring, Deflector 45

10 106735X Rod, Hinge 46

11 106736X Deflector, Shield 47

-12 I05814X Decal V-Belt 48

13 105304X Cap 49

14 105662X Link, Parallel 50

15 105744X Pin, Hinge, Front 51

17 t05872X Stop, Link 52

18 109835X Pin, Hinge, Rear 53

I9 STD523707 "Bott 3/8 -I6 x 3/4 54

20 7,3680500 Nut, Lock 5/16 -18 55

21 109598X Bracket, Lift, R He 56

22 109597X Bracket, Lift, L. H. 57

23 74760632 Bolt, Cart. 5/t6- 18 x 3/4 58

24 3713J Instruction, Caution Decal 59

25 109503X Support Arm 60

26 109504X Stop, Deck, Front 61

27 - - -Decal, Safety Standard -Not 62

SePt,iced 63

28 123204X Guide, Belt 64

29 STD533107 * Bolt 3/8 -16 x 2 65

30 123553X Arm, Idler 66

31 76020308 Pin Cotter 67

32 12!3t6X Pulley, Idfer 69

33 106902X Spacer, Retainer 70

34 102669X Keeper, Belt 73

35 !21687X Jackshaft Assembly 74

36 !00668L Plate, Support, Jackshaft 75

37 17490614 Screw, Flex Washer Hd, 3/8 -16x 76

7/8 77

17490620 Screw, Hez Washer Hd 3/8 -16x

I_1/4

12!263X Blade, 38"

19132012 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 _12 Ga.

STD551137 .* Washer, Lock 3/8

74610624

108250X

108235X

4921H

6404J

124066X

76020616

108247X

STD533707

121343X

108243X

108241X

105857X

108673X

1065 78X

106463X

108249X

106456X

100672K

100673L

106513X

19111016

STD523755

7631J

19131614

72140610

122314X

19131316

74760412

!09893X

73680400

110445X

STD533107

122215X

Bolt, Flex 3/8- 24 _1.1/2 Gr 5

Spring, Extension

Rod, Clutch, Mower

Retainer, Spring

Spacer 1/2 x 9/I6

Rock Shaft Assembly

Pin, Cotter3/16 x 1

Rod, Brake, Primary

* Bolt, Carr. 3/8 -16x 3/4

Decal, Warning

Bracket, Pivot, R H.o

Bracket, Pivot, L H.

Bracket, Suspension, Rear, R. H

Bracket, Suspension, Rear, L H

Brake Assembly

Rod, Brake, Secondary, L. H.

Rod, Brake, Secondary, R_H

Bracket, Brake, Pivot

Spacer, Brake

Bracket, Support

Washer, Wear

Washer 11/32x 5/8 x 16 G&

, Bolt 3/8 _16 x 5-1/4

Runner, L. H

Washer 13/32 x t x 14 Ga.

Bolt, Cart. 3/8. I6 x 1-t/4

Spacer, Split

Washer, 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga

Bolt, Flex I/4.20 _3/4

Washer, Special

Nut 1/4 -20

Plate Support L. H, Jackshaft

* Bolt, Carriage 5/I6- 18 x 3/4

Mower Assembly, Complete

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22 5c 6 64

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REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

TRANSAXLE DANA -MODEL NUMBER 4360-13

52 53

32 33 34 35 19

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REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

TRANSAXLE DANA - MODEL NUMBER 4360-13

TRANSAXLE

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO NO NO NO

1 t24643X

2 2274J

3 68003

4 !05904X

5105905X

6 124637X

7 108727X

8 120951X

9 120993X

10 2267J

11 3413J

11 2233J

1t 2232J

11 2231J

11 2230J

1t 2229J

11 2228J

1t 2227J

11 2226J

11 105906X

12 6725J

13 120415X

14 2257J

15 I06846X

16 106095X

17 105909X

18 105910X

19 105911X

20 105912X

21 105913X

22 120468X

23 2242J

24 124638X

25 2244J

26 105916X

27 120470X

28 tt0070X

29 109253X

30 I09254X

31 108980X

32 120406X

33 108455X

34 105923X

35 105925X

36 2232J

37 t08978X

Housing, Upper

Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 Lg,

Ball, Detent

Spring, Detent

Screw, Set

Ass'y. Shifter

V-Ring

Puck, Friction

Washer, Plain, .343 X o81X °059

Ring, Retaining

Washer Plain, .632 X 1.00-X _.010..

Washer Plain, 632 X t..00 X °020

Washer Plain, ,632 X 1.00 X .026

Washer Plain, _632X 1.00 X .031

Washer Plain, _632X 1,00 X °036

Washer Plain, r632 X lm00X .041

Washer Plain, _632X 1o00X .046

Washer Plain, ,632 X 1..00X 050

Washer Plain, ,632 X tO0 X .060

Washer Plain, .632 X 1_00X .082

O-Ring

Washer, Plain, .6.32X 1.38 X .046

Key, Woodruff, 9#

Ass'y,., Kit, Input Shaft

Pinion, Bevel, 14T

Ring, Retaining

Chain, 24 Pitches

Bearing, Flange

Gear, Spur, 14T

Collar, Clutch

Key, Clutch

Key, Woodruff, #3

Shaft, Intermediate

Key, Woodruff, #61

Ring, Retaining

Sprocket, 18T

Spacer

Gear, Spur, 40T

Gear, Spur, 35T

Gear, Spur, 25T

Gear, Spur, 22T

Gear, Spur, 19T

Spacer, 1.133 X 1°50 X °375

Washer, Plain, _640X 1_37 X ..061

Washer, Plain, _632X 1.00 X .026

Spacer, 630 X 1.00 X o169

38 108981X

39 124639X

40 3422J

41 105928X

42 106605X

43 108983X

43 105930X

43 105931X

43 105932X

43 3417J

43 106097X

43 2264J

43 106098X

43 2265J

43 106586X

43 106587X

44 124640X

45 106596X

46 106151X

47 106589X

48 120408X

49 105937X

50 I05936X

51 2226J

52 2272J

53 2263J

54 !20474X

55 120409X

56 105941X

57 110071X

58 120952X

59 106592X

60 120475X

61 t20476X

62 120961X

63 7294J

64 108989X

65 120953X

66 122662X

67 120955X

68 I08992X

69 108996X

70 120956X

71 73810500

72 120416X

DESCR tPTION

Ass'y., Gear, Comb., t2T,. & 35T

Shaft, Idler

Washer, Plain, 631 X 1_.00X .015

Sprocket, 9T

Gear, Bevel, 42T

Washer, Plain, 758 X 1.12 X _010

Washer, Plain, 758 X 1.12 X 015

Washer, Plain, 758 X 1,12 X .020

Washer, Plain, ,758 X 1.12 X ,025

Washer, Plain, .758 X 125 X .020

Washer, Plain, ,758 X 1.25 X ..025

Washer, Plain, _758X 1..25X 031

Washer, Plain, 758 X 1.25 X .035

Washer, Plain, 758 X 1.25 X .040

Washer, Plain, 758 X t,25 X .045

Washer, Plain, 758 X 125 X 050

Shaft, Drive

Screw, Tapping, 5/16o18 X 144 Lg.

Gear, Spur, 15T

Gear, Spur, 25T

Gear, Spur, 28T

Gear, Spur, 31T

Spacer, .781 X 1_00X .375

Washer, Plain, ..632 X 1,00 X .060

Seal, Felt

Washer, Plain, .758 X 125 X 062

Axle, Loll

Gear, Miter, 15T

Ring, Retaining

Gear, Spur, 32T

Shaft, Cross

Gear, Miter, 15T

Axle, R .H.

Housing, Lower

Puck, Friction

Disc, Brake

Spacer

Jaw, Brake

Pin, Dowel

Screw, Tapping, 5tl 6-18 X 2,.25

Lever, Actuating

Washer, Plain, 321 X 1,00 X .055

Bracket, Anti-Rotation

Nut, Lock, 5tt6-24

Grease

REPAIR PARTS

18 H,P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON- MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE 1511-,01

CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP

54 45 3C

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REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE 1511-01

CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO,. NO. NO.,

1 90576

4 2780,3

592791

6 222892

7 93722

8 93394

9 222912

1Q 93777

l I 9,2158

12 491247

13 90887

14 270981

t5 212455

16 261463

t7 210940

18 212462

t9 93211

21 93686

22 92290

23 393415

24 260924

25 394959

25 394960

25 39496 t

25 394962

26 ,394955

26 .394956

26 394957

26 ,394958

27 299691

27 ,391286

28 ,294348

29 222773

3O 394306

31 92909

32 220863

3.3 291675

34 91084

35 393552

36 27 I868

37 271142

37 271188

.27 27I 189

Nut _,Hex 8 _32 38

"Gasket -, Valve Cover 39

Washer. Lock, Shakeproof 40

Cover _.Breather Cylinder No 2 4 l

Terminal- Spade 42

Screw. Sem 43

Baffle ..Air 44

Screw ,, Hex Head (Back Plate to 45

Cylinder) 46

Screw .. Sem 47

Housing ,Blower 48

Screw _Crankcase Cover Mtg. Sem 49

NOTE,: USES 92228 LOCKWASHER 50

"Gasket ,, Crankcase 5!

Cover Plate - Crankcase 52

+Seat -Intake Valve (Standard) 53

+Seat, Exhaust Valve (Standard) 54

Head. Cylinder No 2

Screw Cylinder Head (2 -21/,32" Long) 55

Screw- Hex Head (10 ,. 32 x5/8) 57

Washer_ Lock (No I0 x1/16 x3/64) 58

Oil Slinger Assembly 59

Lock oPiston Pin 60

Ring Set., Piston (Standard) 61

Ring Set, Piston ( 010 °' 0 S) 52

Ring Set Ptston f,020" 0 S )63

Ring Set • Piston (030 "° O S ) 64

Piston Assembly (Standard) 65

(tnc Key Nos 24 & 25)

Piston Assembly (,010" 0 S )

Piston Assembly (, 020" O S,) 66

Piston Assembly (030" O.S )

Pm Assembly ,. Piston (Standard)

(lnc Key No 24)

Pin Assembly •Piston (..005"' O, S) 67

Gear_ Governor 68

Washer., Thrust 69

Rod Assembly _Connecting

(inc. Key Nos, 3 f & 32/ 70

NOTE FOR CONNECTING ROD 72

WITH 020"" UNDERSIZE CRANKPIN 73

BORE, ORDER NO 397158 74

Screw- Connecting Rod 75

Washer 76

Seat-, Oi! 77

Plug .. Oil Dram 78

Base Assembly _Crankcase 79

"Gasket - Cylinder Head No, 2 80

"Gasket., Crankcase Cover (I/64 "°thick)

"Gasket , Crankcase Cover (005" thick)

"Gasket ,. Crankcase Cover (,009" thick)

222698

93585

94296

491287

261560

2623.32

491530

223882

394501

271157

93469

2723.37

222875

28022_

271170

394020

394394

390419

261528

231445

393606

26828

292260

93630

221596

65906

261368

394028

261961

497730

230318

394539

66538

280225

394358

212461

271867

491304

399265

391086

391115

299146

93053

393.270

93496

223890

221535

Key-. Flywheel

Screw. He× Hd Sere

Retainer., E.Ring

Foam Seal ,. Governor Shaft

Upper Bushing- Go vern or

Lower Bushing. Go vernor

Crank _,Governor

Washer. Governor Crank (Inside)

Gasket Set

Seal ,, Filler Tube

Screw. Hex Head

Gear ,. Cam

Clamp- Off Fitler

Tube., OH Filler

Seal. Oil Filler Cap

Cap and Dipstick •Oil Filler

Dipstick and Tube Assembly (Inc, Key

Nos, 47, 48, 50, 51, 52 & 53)

Valve., Exhaust

Valve- Intake

Gear. Timing

Seal Assembly and Retainer

Spring. Exhaust Valve

Rotocoil. E_haust Valve

Retainer _E_haust Valve Rotocoit

Retainer. Intake Valve

Spn'ng- Intake Valve

Tappet. Valve

Crankshaft

NOTE ORDER NO. 94 t96 FOR

TIMING GEAR RETAINING DEVICE

+Guide. Exhaust Valve

NOTE: 231218 GUIDE INTAKE

(BRASS)

Cyfinder Assembly (Inc Key No 68)

Connector ,, Impulse Pump

Plug - Spark (Resistor)Champlon RJ. t 2

or equivalent

Elbow ,, Spark Plug

Tube Breather

Filter- Fuel (In Fuel Line to Tank)

Head. Cylinder No 1

"Gasket. Cylinder

Back Plate Assembly

+Bearing. Cylinder

Seat ,, Oil

Wire. Ground

Line -Fuel (28" cut to required length)

(tnc Key No, 81)

Clamp -Fuet Line

Breather Assemb]y No 1

Screw, Hex Head

Bracket., Choke Cable

Clamp. Casing

"!,_ICLUDED tN G,_SKET SET S94501

+SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED TO INSTALL

REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE 1511-01

AIR CLEANER -CARBURETOR GROUP

76 3_1

,.j

57 5O

55 56

,I 67

52 51

65 42

Gasket Set ]

Pump Repair Kit

Carburetor Overhaul Kit

REPAUR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE 1511-01

AIR CLEANER -CARBURETOR GROUP

KEY pART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO., NO. NO, NO,.

12t.2705 Knob, Air Cleaner 38 261586 Link ,. Governor

,2 94289 Nut - Hex 39 491282 Plate Assembly, Governor Control

3 223579 Cover ,, Air Cleaner 40 393815 Impulse Line and Clamp Assembly

4.271271 Element. Air Cleaner (lnc Key No 4t)

5 ,224039 Mounting Strap Assembly • Air 4I 93053 Clamp ,. Fuel Line

Cleaner 42 397882 Plug and Seat. Solenoid

6 94 t66 ,Screw. Hex Head 43 280474 O.Ring Seal

7298826 Body ,,Air Cleaner 44 491538 + Valve Assembly., Carburetor Idle

84915.25 Carburetor Assembly tlnc Key Nos 45 392672 ,Shaft and Lever-, Throttle

9, 10, It, t2, 1,3, t4. t5_ t5. I7, 18, ,. 46 27101,2 +Washer, Choke Shaft

19.20, 42, 4,2, 44, 45, 46 47, 48.49, 47 26157 Spring • Throttle Adjusrment

50.5t. 5.2.53, 54_ 55. 56, 57, 62 & 63) 48 91920 .Screw. Machine F_tl Hd (8 _,32 x5/8)

9399535 Body Assembly , Upper Carburetor 49 270988 xDiaphragm

10 271411 Gasket , Atr Cleaner 50 261358 xSpring

t t 9.3499 Screw. Throttle and Choke 5! 2.21377 x Cap • Spnng

1,2 22,3534 Valve, Choke 52 261,395 _Spring -.Pump

I4 392673 Shaft and Lever Choke 5.3 22,2688 Cover • Diaphragm

15 271607 _Gasket Carburetor Body 54 93829 Screw .. Diaphragm., Damping

!6 298514 Float. Carburetor 55 2 7t025 _Gasket - CarbureTor Pump

17 94 I52 Screw -,He_ Head Sem (I0,32 _3/4) 56 270989 x Diaphragm •Dampmg

t8 49154-2 Body ,, Lower Carburetor fine Key 57 280197 Body, Pump

Nos 1 I, t9, 20, 45 & 45] 58 394501 Gasket Set

t9 231209 Bushing, Throttle Shaft 59 394019 Cartridge -Air Cleaner

20 221939 Valve, Throttle 60 223472 Pfuq., Welch

2"t 271412 - *Gasket Carburetor and intake Elbow 61 223714 Cartridge Plate •Air Cleaner

22 93897 ;crew ,. ,Sere 62 230896 +Pin -Float Hinge

2,3 93971 Screw_ He_ Head 63 394681 + Valve. Fuel Inlet

,24 280818 Crank. Bell 64 271013 Washer

25 270884 *Gasket .. Intake Manifold Mounting 65 231338 °Jet _,Needle Valve (Fixed)

26 93208 Screw _Intake Manifold Mounting 66 490207 Crank -Bell

27 93970 Screw .. Hex Head 67 262,275 Link

28 261587 Link -Throttle 7t 393397 Repair Kit -Pump

29 280219 Spacer, Carburetor 72 49153.9 Overhaul Kit. Carburetor

30 213290 Manifold Assembly -. Intake 73 94298 Nut. Square

3t 9.3949 Sere w.. Sern 74 223882 Washer

.32 2512351 Spring.. Governor 75 262337 Spring - Compression

.3.3 491297 Lever Assembly • Governor (lnc Key 76 94297 Screw *Pan Head

Nos 34, 35 & ,37)

34 92278 Nut .. Hex (10 ..24) "INCLUDED IN GASKET SET 39450t

35 222289 Washer +INCLUDED IN CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

36 251563 Spring .. Governor tdte 491539

37 9,3853 Bolt .. Governor Lever _INCLUDED tN CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

4915,39 AND PUMP REPAIR KI T ,393397

_HtGH AL TfTUDE _ .JET NEEDLE

VALVE _PART NO 231333

REPAIR PARTS

18 _.P. 38 RtD|NG GARDEN TRACTOR" MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

ENGINE BR|GGS & sTRAT'['ON" MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE -t511-01

ALTERNATOR AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP

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REPAIR PARTS

18 H.P. 38" RIDING GARDEN TRACTOR -MODEL NUMBER 917.259730

ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON -MODEL NUMBER 422707, TYPE 1511-01

ALTERNATOR AND STARTER MOTOR GROUP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO., NO, NO, NO,

94326 Sofew _ Sem 21 222848

22267.3 Screen, Flush Rotating 24 394808

230674 Nut, Hex

222511 Washer, Spring 25 395537

223726 Retainer, Fan

49 t t80 Flywheel and Ring Gear Assembly, 26 395538

Magneto 27 393825

,293456 Diode and Connector Assembly 28 94003

393474 Stator. Alternator (Dual Circuit_ 29 390837

(tnc Key No 8) 30 39486'0

93621 Screw, Sere 31 90,266

391362 Gear, Flywheel Ring (Includes 32 9116'2

Mounting Parts) 33 280104

19203 Puller ,. Flywheel (Optional Accessory) 34 398003

394891 Armature Group (tnc Key Nos 15. 35 94288

t6 & 38) 36 490421

93381 Screw. Armature Mounting Sem

22 t 798 Terminal _,Ignition Cable 37 490467

394970 Trigger Coil Assembly Magnatron

Ignition 38 394988

93163 Screw, Sere 39 280815

222849 Cover. Air Guide 40 93535

222847 Shield- Cylinder

222846 Shield. Cylinder

Cover. Air Guide

Motor, Starting (tnc, Key Nos,, 25, 26,

27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 34.35, 36 & 37)

Commutator End Cap Assembly Starter

[tnc, Key No 26)

Brush Set

Housing Assembly

Thru Bolt

Armature Assembly (Motor)

Drive End Cap Assembly - Starter

L oc k wash e r

Screw., Flex Head f5/16 ,: t8 xt,1/2)

Gear ,. Starter

Clutch Assembly., Starter

Roll Pin

Pinion Spring Kit (tnc

Key Nos, 33 & 35)

Starter Drive Group (tnc Key

Nos 33, 34, 35 & 36)

Armature Assembly

Fan ,, Flywheel

Screw, Sere

Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your Craftsman Garden Tractor

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can

help you. This list was current at the time of publication: however, it may change in future years -- more attachments may be added,

changes (including changes in the stock number) may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available.

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

attaching and detaching. You may order these attachments at most Sears retail stores, catalog sales offices, and through the calalog

PERMANEX BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a healthier, nearer-looking lawn. Two Permanex containers hold

30-gallon plastic bags. Stock number 71-24940

LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves.

71-24030 30-in 9,0 cu ft.

71-24032 32-in 10.0 cu. ft.

71-24033 High-Performance 32 in 11.5 cu ft,

71-24038 384n, t25 cu ft.

LAWN VACS for powerful

71-2452

CARTS make hauling easy..

71-24353

71-24354

71-24355

71-24-356

71-24357

collections of heavy grass clippings and leaves Wand attachment to pick up debris in hard4o-reach places,

3HP 12 buo 71-26471 chute

4-cu. ft.... 400 tb, Dump cart

10 cu ft 1,000 Ib. Hauling cart

10 cu, It. t,0.00 Ib. Dump cart

t4 cu.. it !,250 ib. Dump cart

17cu 1t. 1500 Ib. Dump Cart

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18 inch diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs, of weight. Rounded edges

prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum. Stock number 71-24084.

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing easy Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de4cers and

sand.

71-24194

71-24394

Drop type, 36 inch 12 in semi-pneumatic wheels. 100 lb. capcity steel hopper,

Broadcasts over a 5 to 8 foot swath 70 lb. capacity steel hopper Noncorrosive spreading spinner, nylon gear

box, stainless steel shaft.

71-24395 Broadcasts 8 to 10 foot swath. 160 lb capacity No-rust pofypropylene hopper and impeller Vinyl hopper cover

71-2416 Broadcasts 6 to 8 foot swath 150 lb. capacity, Corrosion resistant construction. Polyethylene hopper,

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture and nutrients to reach grass roots 36-inch swath. 24 hardened

steel coring tips. t50 lb. capacity weight tray. Stock number 7!-2535!.

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Tapered 2 5" steel spikes mounted on !0-in.. diameter discs puncture holes

in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak it Steel weight tray for increased penetration Stock number 71-2435

DETHATCHER loosens and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pick up Twenty spring fine teeth Useful to

prepare bare areas for reseeding, 40 inch rear mount:, Stock number 71-24303:38 inch front mount, Stock number 71-24301

SPRAYERS _ e 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12-volt source_ Includes booms for automatic

spraying when pulling, and hand held wand for spot spraying Wand has adjustable spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecti-

cides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers.

7t-2458 50 psi maximum pressure w_h t2 foot wand leh0ih Sprays up to 25 feet with wand

71-24398 25 psi maximum pressure with 10 foot wand length Sprays up to 18 feet with wand

SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. t4 inch high, 42 inch wide blade clears 38 inch path when angled left or right. Raises, lowers

with side lever. Adjustable skids: replaceable, reversible scraper bar (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weigh1)

Stock number 7t-24407..

SNOWTHROWER has 404rich swath Drum-type auger handles powdery and wet'heavy snow Mounts easily with simple pin arange-

ment. Discharge chute adjusts to 2t0 degree arc from tractor seat 6-inch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 tt Lift controlled at

tractor seat. (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weight) Stock No, 71-24072

TiRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction Stock No 71-24952

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials In pairs Stock No 71o24435

(30 lb each)

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel frame, ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree

visabitity Hinged metal frame doors with catch Keeps operator warm and dry Remove vinyl and windshield for use as sun protector

in summer. Stock No 71-24172.

Optional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/tempered solid safety glass windshied with hand operated wiper (Stock No 71-26168}; 12-

volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top (Stock No 71-26169)

TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather. Made of Evolution 3 fabric (water-repellent, extremely breathable, lighl weight soil.

non-abrasive, pliable in all temperatures, durable, stain-tear-puncture resistanL will not shrink or stretch) Stock No 71,,24601

TILLER cultivates and prepares soil in one operation Uses PTO from tractor, 12 counter..rotating blades break ground with upper-cut

action, then deflects and retills it for a soft aerated soil Chain-Drive transmission Tills 21..inch path 6-,riches deep (Use chains and

wheel weights) S[o_k No 71-25246

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15 ° MAX.

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AOperate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not

_J ,_ greater than 15 °) never across the face. Make turns gradu-

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

caution when changing direction on slopes. .....

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.259730

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

ICOMPANION

B.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER

38" MOWER DECK

START

GARDEN TRACTOR

Each Tractor has its own model number. Each Engine has its own

modelnumber.

The model number for' your Tractor will be found on the Model Plate

located under the seat..

The modelnumber'foryourEnginewillbe foundon theBlowerHousing.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Service Centers and most Retail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

* PRODUCT - 18 HP GARDEN TRACTOR

°MODEL NUMBER - 917.259730

- ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - 422707, TYPE NUMBER 1511-0t

, PART NUMBER

,PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has

service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians., profes-

sional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge

to you, we service what we sell.

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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 U.S.A.

123812X2E 3.26.90 PRINTED IN USA

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