Craftsman 917254460 lawn tractor User Manual

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.254460

MODEL NO.

917.250040

(without

_ower Deck)

Caution:

Read and follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

AssembBy

Operation

Maintenance

Service and Adjustment

Repair Parts

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IMPORTANT EQUIPM ENT PRECAUTIONS

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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 a spark arrestor meetingappticable local or area

laws (ff any). If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator, (See REPAIR PARTS for part

number identificatlon)o

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

laws_ Federal laws apply on federal lands

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

OWNER S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attach-

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 cuL Do not let 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 operatoi"s left hand

side_

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

be picked up and thrown,.

9,. Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start

the engtne,

t 0, Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before

leaving the operator's position,

1i, Disengage power to mower, stopthe engine, and disconnect

spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making

an adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hot

muffler or engine components.

12 Disengage powerto attachments when transporting or not in

USer

13, Take al! possible precautions when leaving the vehicle

unattended, Disengage the power take-off, lower the attach-

ments, shift into neutral, set the parking brake, stop the

engine, and remove the key,

14 Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphitl or downhill,.

Mow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°),

never across the face. Referto page55..

15. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradua!lyto prevent

tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes.

16 While going up or down slopes, place gear shift control lever

in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping..

17. Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure,

or at a speed which could cause a skid.

18_ Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

Keep away from drop-offs_

19 Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public high-

waysr.

20. Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in

order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never delib-

erately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects..

21. Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.

22. Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge

chute, or near any moving parts while tractor or mower =s

running..Always keep clear of discharge chute.

23 Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipmenL

a.. Use only approved drawbar hitch points..

b. Limit loads to those you can safely control

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 direct 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 fueF 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 are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.

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

tion, and keep safety devices in place and working,.

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

ment is in safe working condition,

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

building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark,

Allow the engine to cool before storing tn any enclosure,.

30_ To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves,

or excessive grease,, Do not clean product while engine is

running.

3t._ Except for adjustments, DO NOToperate engine if air cleaner

or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed

Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.

32° Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust

system,, Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors could create a

fire hazard_ Inspect periodically and replace if necessary.

33 The vehicl,e and attachments should be stopped and in-

spected for damage after striking a loreign object, and the

damage should be repaired before restarting and operating

the equipmenL

34° Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the

engine; severe damage or injury may result,

35 When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:

a, Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light,

b,, Shut the engine off when unclogging chute,

c Check the blade mounting botts for proper tightness at

frequent intervals_

36. Do not operate the mowerwithout the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place,,

37. Disengage power to mower before backing up, Do not mow

in reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only after

careful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

38. Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject

to deterioration and wear,, It should be checked frequently for

bag replacement Rep!acement bags should be checked to

ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recom-

mendations or specifications.

CONGRATULATIONS on

Garden Tractor.. It has beer_ ur

yo purchase

of a Sears

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 uniL

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.

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

cared for tractor will run better and last longer.

A TTACHMENTS

This unit can use many attachments now available at your Sears store_ See pages 53_54 for a list of available

attachments..

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

ON ELECTRIC START RiDiNG EQUIPMENT

For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment 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 in this electdc start riding equipment,.

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

become wom during normal use.

This warranty does not cover:

o Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or

glass); and

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

ment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual; and

- riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes°

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

charge.

WARRANTY SERVICE 1S AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPART-

MENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

iNDEX

Adjustments:

Brake ...................................................16

Carburetor ...........................................20

Mower"

Front- To-Rear ...........................22

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

Height ...............................................21

Throttle Control Cable ...................20

Shifter Shaft ..........................................25

Air Cleaner° ...................................................17

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

Assembly .........................................................5-10

Attachments .............................................53-54

Battery:

Charging ..........................................7, 20

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

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

Levels ...............................................................7

Preparation ................................................7

Staffing with Weak Battery ......20

Storage ........................................................25

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

Belt,:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ........24

Mower Drive

Installation .........................................10

Removal ..........................................22

Mower Blade Drive

Removal/Replacement ......23

Blade:

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

Replacement ...............................................24

Brake Adjustment ........................................16

Carburetor Adjustment ............................20

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

Cutting Leve!, Mower ............................10

Engine,:

Air Cleaner .......................................17

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

Cooling fins .............................................18

Oil Change ..............................................15

Oil Level ...................................................15

Oil Type ...........................................................I5

Repa# Parts ...............................42-50

Starting ......................................................12

Storage .................................................25

Filter:

A# Cleaner. ................................................17

Fuel ..............................................................18

Fuel:

Type ...............................................................12

Storage ..................................................25

Fuse ....................................................................2I

Hood Removal/Installation ...................21

Leveling Mower Deck .......................21-22

Lubrication.:

Chaff ..............................................................19

Tractor Pivot Points .........................!8

Maintenance ..............................................15-19

Air Cleaner. .................................................17

Foam Pre-cleaner. .................17

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

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

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

Brake Adjustment ............................t6

Engine Oil ................................................15

Fuel Filter ....................................................18

Lubrication Chart ..........................19

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

Tire Care ..............................................16, 24

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Rear ........22

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

Height ......................................................21

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

Blade Replacement ........................24

Cutting Level ..........................................10

Installation ................................................10

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

Removal .....................................................22

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

Muffler'. ...............................................................18

Spark Arrester .............................2,32

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ............15

Engine .......................................................15

Storage ....................................................25

Operation .......................................................1 i- 14

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

Operating Your Tractor ...............13

Starting the Engine .........................12

Stopping Your Tractor ...................12

Tractor Operation on Hills ........14

Options,:

Spark Arrester ..............................2, 32

Attachments ................ 53-54

Parking Brake ..............................................11

Parts Bag .................................................5-6

Parts, Replacement/Repair ......29-50

Repa# and Adjustments ...................19-25

Blade ..........................................................24

Carburetor,. ............................................20

Fuse ....................................................................21

Hood Removal/Installation .......2 I

Motion Drive Belt

RemovaYReplacement ......24

Mower Drive Belt

installation ..........................................10

Removal ..............................................22

Mower Blade Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ......23

Mower Adjustment

Front- to-Rear ............................22

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

Height ..............................................21

Mower Removal ...............................23

Tire Care ............................................16, 24

Repair Parts ..............................................29-50

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

Seat .................................................................................7

Service Record .............................................27

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

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

Speed Control Chart .................................13

Staffing the Engine ......................................12

Steering Wheel .................................................8

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

Storage ...................................................................25

Throttle Control Cable

Adjustment .............................................20

Tires ................................................16, 24

Trouble Shooting Chart ....................26-27

Transaxle :

Repair Parts ..............................40- 41

Shifter Adjustment ..........................25

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

Wiring Schematic .................................28

ASSEM LY

To assemble and adjust your tractor you will need:

(2) 7/!6" Wrenches

(1) 3/4"" Wrench

(1) 9/16" Wrench

(1) 1/2" Wrench

(I) 3/4" Socket

(2)

Ratchet wrench

Tire Pressure Gauge

Screwdriver

Utility Knife

11/16 wrench

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

ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION

WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

1 Remove box from carton. The box contains the items

shown below..

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

and lold down sides

3 Remove mower deck from skid

4 Disengage Parking Brake

5 Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid

J C,

/ ""' I

'_,, ,,

a Seat

b Steering Wheel

c Battery

d Battery Acid

e. Owner's Manual

t Parts Bag

The operation of any tractor can result

in foreign objects thrown into the eyes,

which can result in severe eye damage.

Always wear safety gtasses or eye

shields before starling your tractor and

while mowing. We recommend Wide

Vision Safety Mask for over the spec-

tacles or standard safety glasses, avail_

able at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores

Parts Bag Contents Not Shown Full Size

(2) BaMery Carriage Bolts - 1/4 - 20 x 7 112

Terminal Guard

15° Slope Instruction Sheet

(2) Keys

(6) Battery Caps

Steering Wheel Insert

ASS

ASSEMBLY

LOCATfON

BATTERY

TERMINALS

SEAT

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULl, SiZE

(2) Wing Nut, 1/4- 20

(2) Hex Bolt, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4

(2) Lockwasher, 1/4

(2) Washer, 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga

(2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20

(1) Washer 17/32 x ! 3/16

x12Ga

(1} Shoulder Bolt 5/16 - t8

(1) Adjustment Knob 1/2

ASSEMBLY

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMME-

DIATELY 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 OP-

ERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT-

TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT

WITH THE ENGINE RUNt,lING AND ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE

1. Prepare Battery

READ INSTRUCT!ONS INCLUDED 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.

NOTE: OVERCHARGING WILL SHORTEN BATTERY

LIFE

Fill battery with battery acid to bottoms of tubes in

cells (Fig 1). DO NOT OVERFILL. OVERFILLING

WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.

Check level of battery acid after 30 minutes, Add

additional battery acid if necessary. NOTE: PRESS

VENT CAPS INTO BATTERY UNTIL FASTENED

SECURELY

NOTE: OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, LISTED

1N BOX ABOVE, REQUIRED FOR BATTERY CHARG-

ING..

d Charge battery at a rate of six amperes for one

hour,

e_ Neutralize excess battery acid (from filling battery)

for disposal by. adding it to Z4 litres (2 gallons) of

water in a 19litres (5 gal!on) 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.. 14)_

a,,

Remove cardboard from seat pan..

Place seat on seat pan, Screw adjustment knob

and flat washer into seat (Fig. 2) Screw shoulder

bolt into seat (Fig, 2),. Adjustment knob, shoulder

bolt and washer found in bag of parts..

CUT AWAY VIEW

--- VENT CAP

BATTERY

TUBE

BATTERY

CELL

FIGURE 1

SEAT

SEAT PAN

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FLAT FENDER

WASHER SHIFT

FIGURE 2

THE ADJUSTMENT BOLT AND FLAT

WASHER MUST BE TIGHTENED SE-

CURELY TO P REVENT MOVEMENT OF

SEAT.,

c., Tighten shoulder bolt using a I/2" wrench. NOTE:'

THE SHOULDER BOLT WILL BE LOOSE IN THE

SEAT PAN SLOT.

d.. Tighten adjustment knob finger tight..

e Place 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

L To adjust: raise seal.. Loosen adjustment knob.

Slide seat to desired position. Tighten adjustment

knob securely..

A SSEMBL Y

STEERING

WHEEL

iNSERT

FIGURE 3

AIR

INTAKE HOO0

DuCT

FIG URE 4

3. Install Steering Wheel

NOTE POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD

a Use a 3/4 wrench to remove tock nut and

2 - t/4-" diameter washer (shown full size below)

from steertng column (Fig 3t

b. Position steering wheel over.steering wheel insert (Fig,,

3), BARS OF STEERING WHEEL SHOULD POINT

STRAIGHT ACROSS TRACTOR

c Secure steering wheel to steermg column usmg

2 I/4 dtameter washer and fock nut (F_g 3)

Torque to 68 N-m (50 Ft Lbs,.)

d Snap steenng wheel cap in place on steering

wheel Steermg v_heei cap found tn bag of parts

4. Check Tires

Reduce tire pressure to I Kg/crrF (14 PSI) in front t#es

and O,71 Kg/cn'F (10 PSI) in rear tires.. (Tires were

overinftated for shipping purposes,.)

5 Install Battery

!_ DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS

BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, REMOVE

METAL BRACLETS. WRISTWATCH BANDS,

.... RINGS.:,ooETC ' : ................................

I&..... I

tF BATTERY IS REMOVED, DO NOT

OPERATE ENGINE. SPARKING MAY

OCCUR.

a Lift hood from rear srdes (F_g 41

b Make sure drain tube (Fig 5) is fastened to drain

hole in battery tray and battery tray is position.

ed in hole of battery support

c Place battery in plastic tray (battery terminals to

front of tractor) (Fig 5)

POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CONNEC,- I

TED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS FROM

ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING

e. Connect RED battery cable to positive (+)

battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer,

lockwasher and hex nut (shown full size below)

found in bag of parts (Fig. 5).. Tighten securely.

f. Connect BLACK ground cable to negadve (-)

battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat

washer, /ockwasher and hex nut (shown furl

size belowj found in bag of parts (Fig. 5)..

Tighten securely.

©©

NOTE IF YOU HAVE A WEAK BATTERY, SEE 'START-

ING YOUR TRACTOR WITH A WEAK BATTERY'

(PAGE 20)

g. Using the square hole on one side of the battery

support (Fig. 6) insert one battery bolt, head of bolt

down.. Fasten the battery bolt to the terminal guard

using wing nut as shown (Fig.. 6). Bolts, nuts, and

terminal guard, shown below, are found in bag of

parts.

h Assemble the remaining battery bolt to other side

of battery support and fasten terminal guard to it

with remaining wing nut.. Tighten both wing nuts

securely (by hand)) at the same time (Fig 6).

TERMINAL DOORS

t. Replace air intake duct (Fig 4). Make sure

bottom lip of duct sits between battery and lip

of battery tray.

j. Remove plastic from tractor hood and close

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

1 INSPECTION FOR SECURE CONNECTIONS

(TIGHTEN HARDWARE)

2 INSPECTION FOR CORROSION

3 TESTING BATTERY

4 ,JUMPING (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, PAGE 10,,

BATTERY

BOLT

SQUARE

HOLE

WASHE R HEX

i BOLTS

BATTERY BLACK

TERMINAL (NEGATIVE)

_///./ ' CABLE

DRAIN TU

{ON LEFT

REAR SIDE)

FIGURE 5

WING

NUT

WiNG NUT

TERMfNAL

GUARD

TERMINAL

ACCESS DOOR

FIGURE 6

ASSEMBLY

RETAINER

_ SPRING

MOWER

PARALLEL LINK

FIGURE 7

SUS.PE NSION

ARMS

HINGE

LiFT jLtFT

TRUNNION t BRACKET

FIGURE8

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

SWITCH (C

PosmoN)

REAR HINGE

I_tN' LEVER

PLUNGER

HEIGHT A DJUSTMENT

KNOB

6. Mower and Drive Belt Installation

INSTALL MOWER PARALLEL LINK

Your tractor has been shipped with the mower parallel link

included in the parts carton, Install mower parallel link on

tractor (Fig. 7) using hinge pin and retainer spring,

NOTE: SMALLER END OF PARALLEL LINK MOUNTS

TO TRACTOR USE THE SHORTEST HINGE PIN FOR

MOUNTING,

INSTALL MOWER

Your mower installs without the use of tools..

a, Raise attachement lift lever (Fig, 9) to its highest posi-

tion,.

b,, Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise _ )

to lowest position (Fig, 10)

c, Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to R,.H,

side

d Install rear hinge pin through mower flit brackets and

parallel link (Fig. 8), Secure with retainer spring,

e Move attachment lift lever (Fig, 9) forward to lower

suspension arms, Remove retainer springs from fift

trunnions (Fig, 8)

f Slide trunnions through upper lift bracket holes and

secure with retainer springs (Fig 8),

g, Pull L H idter putley (Fig_ 12) toward the right hand side

of the tractor and roll belt over engine pulley (Fig, 8)

NOTE: MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION DECAL

LOCATED ON MOWER HOUSING,

h. Use attachment lift lever (Fig 9) to raise mower,,

i Turn height adjustment knob clockwise ([_) to the

middle of its travel (Fig 10),

7o Check Cutting Level

The blade housing was set at the factory to cut tevet After mowing

a shortdistance, look atthe area that was cut, Iftheblade housing

cuts uneven, see "MOWER ADJUSTMENT," page 2I

8. Final Assembly

a Make sure all fasteners are tight.

b., Read and follow the operation instructions (page 1I),

Know the location and purpose of all controls,,

c, Check oil and gasoline (page I2) befGre staffing the

tractor,

L.H $OLER

NUT PULLEY

MOWER DRIVE

BELT

ATTACHMENT

UFT LEVER

SPR_NG

FIG URE 9

FIGURE 10

LOWER

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIGURE 11

IDLER

PULLEY

OWER L ;

PULLEY

OPERATION

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR.. If you understand the unit and its

operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your

Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of the 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 all warnings and cautions; they are included for your safety Save this manual for future

reference° PLUNGER BUTTON

LIGHT

SWITCH

ATTACHMENT _HRNOTTToLLE

CLUTCH SWITCH

TACHMENT

AMMETER --T LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE

HEIGHT

INDICATOR

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

CHOKE

IGNITION

AMMETER: Each time you start your tractor, check

your ammeter° The needle should move toward the

(+) charging mark indicating the batte_ is being

charged as you operate your tractor. The headlights

will not show a discharge on the ammeter because

they are not connected to the battery. (They have

their own electrical source,)

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Pull switch out

and up to engage attachment_. 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. Move the lift lever forward to lower

attachment°

CLUTCH!BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 func-

tions; a clutch and a brake, To engage the brake push

the pedal completely down.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Use the height ad-

justment knob to adjust the mower height, With the

attachement lift lever in the "up" position, turn knob

clockwise (f-_; to raise cutting height and counter-

clockwise _-_ ) to lower mower cutting height. Lower

attachment lift lever.

HEIGHT INDICATOR: Indicates height setting of

mower deck Controlled by height adjustment Knob_

GEARSHIFT: Press the ctutch/brake pedal down

firm!y and move gearshift lever to desired speed

IGNITION: Place key in ignition and turn to the right

to start

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off

PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push

the clutch/brake pedal completely down, Hold the

parking brake lever in "Engaged" position and re-

lease pressure from pedal Clutch/brake pedal will

remain in brake position, To release, push pedal in..

THROTTLE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to

increase or decrease the speed of the engine.

CHOKE: To start a cold engine, pull choke out to

engage,

OPERA TION

DIPSTICK

,ENGINE

FIGURE 12

OPERATOR PRESENCE

SWITCH

SHOULDER

BOLT _

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

I"*

FUEL

TANK

CAP

FIGURE 13

1. Stopping Your Tractor

KNOW HOW TO STOP YOUR TRAC-

TOR BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO

START THE ENGINE.

NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO

PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE:

a. Push clutch/brake pedal into ful!"BRAKE"position (Fig

14).

b,. Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL"pos#ion (Fig, 15).

c. Place park#Tg brake in "ENGAGED" position and re-

lease pressure from clutch/brake. Pedal should remain

in "BRAKE "position (Fig. 14).

NOTE: MAKE SURE PARKING BRAKE WILL HOLD

TRACTOR SECURE.

d Place attachment clutch switch in "DISENGAGED"

pos#ion (Fig 15).

e., Move throttle control to "S" (slow) position (Fig. 15).

f Turn ignition key to 'OFF" position (Fig 1.5)

NOTE: NEVER USE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE.

2. StaRing the Engine

,,UIHIIILUlHUII .........J'"n . Ul JII ','.L!

LEARN TO START, STOP AND RE-

VERSE YOUR TACTOR IN A LARGE,

OPEN AREA_

; Hin H,ll i

THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH IN-

TERLOCK SWITCHES TO PREVENT

STARTING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE

WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCI4

SWITCH 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 PURPOSE OF THESE

SWITCHES,

a This engine has been shipped filled with summer weight

oil (For cold weather operation see chart page 15)

Check engine oil level See page 15

b Fittfuettank (Fig 13) Use fresh, clean, regutarunfeaded

gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon

and lead oxide depsots and reduce valve life ) Capac-

ity is 13 litres (3- I/2 gallons)

NOTE: FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE FUEL MUST

BE USED TO INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER START-

ING

CAUTION: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL

BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR US-

ING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT

MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION

AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STOR-

AGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF ANY ENGINE WHILE iN STORAGE.

TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL

SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE STOR-

AGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER. DRAIN THE

GAS TANK, START THE ENGINE AND LET IT

RUN UNTIL THE FUEL LINES AND CARBURE_

TOR ARE EMPTY USE FRESH FUEL NEXT

SEASON. SEE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR

CLEANER PRODUCTSINTHE FUEL TANK OR

PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

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 clutchswitchm r dtsengaged

posttlon {Fig 151

d Push c/utch/brake pedal fully _nto brake position

e Place gear shift lever in "NEUTRAL positon (Fig

15)

f Pull choke out (Fig I5)

g Move throttle control to mtddte position (Fig 151

h Turn ignition key ctockwsse (,.'_.} to 'START

position and release key as soon as engine starts

NOTE: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY

FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER

MINUTE If engine does not start after several at.

tempts, move dTrott/e 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 20)

i After engine is warm, push choke in The f#st

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

mg 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

GEARSHIFT

FUNCTION

Normal

Mowing 2 OR 3

Heavy 1 OR 2

Mowing

Snow

Removal

Tilling 1

Plowing

Dozing

Grading

Transport

i i.i , i. ,i, ,I,IH

,...,.,.iJ

3-6

FAST

MID

THROTTLE

SLOW-FAST

FIGURE 14

READ THE "°RULES FOR SAFE OPERA-

TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR MOWER

THE MOWER MUST BE ADJUSTED PROPERLY FROM

FRONT TO REAR AND LEVELED FROM SIDE TO SIDE

BEFORE OPERATING THIS IS NECESSARY FOR LEVEL

AND EFFICIENT MOWING REFER TOPAGE 2]

CAUTION. DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO

THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE OP-

TIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS. EXCESSIVE

WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE

THE TRANSMISSION

DO NOT OVERLOAD TRACTOR BY

TOWING WEIGHTS GREATER THAN

150 POUNDS (68 kg),

TION

3. Operating Your Tractor and Mower

NOTE: THIS TRACTOR tS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERA-

TOR PRESENCE SENSING SWtTCH ANY ATTEMPT

BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE

ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

SWITCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE,

CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY

1 Read owner's manual

2 Know the location and function of all controls

,3 Keep guards, safety shields and switches in place

and working

4 Remove objects that can be thrown by blades

5 Do not mow when children and others are around

6 Never carry children or passengers

7 Always look behind machine before backing

8 Do not mow where machine can tip or slip

9 If machine stops going uphill, stop blade and back

slowly down

10 Be sure blades and engine have stopped before plac-

ing hands or feet near the blades

1 I Remove key when leaving machine

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 CUT MA

TERIAL REGULATE GROUND SPEED BY SELECTING A

LOW ENOUGH GEAR (TABLE 1) TO GIVE THE MOWER

CUTTING PERFORMANCE PLUS QUALITY OF CUT

DESIRED

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITH-

OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS

CATCHER, ON MOWERS SO

EQUIPPED, OR THE DEFLECTOR

SHIELD IN PLACE..

a Select desired height of cut posmon using height

adjustment knob (Fig 15)

b Raise lift lever and place attachment clutch switch

fn disengaged position

c Push clutch/brake pedal down firmly (Fig !4)

d Start engme (page 12)

e With engine running and warm place throttle con-

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

position

f Engage mower with the attachment clutch switch

g Move gear shift lever to desired gear

h Lower mower into cutting position using attach-

ment lift lever.

i Release c/utch/brake pedal to start movement

(Fig 14)

j. Move throttle control to "F" (Fast) postion

NOTE: SELECT A GROUND SPEED THAT WILL SUIT

THE TERRAIN, QUALITY OF CUT AND ATTACHMENT

BEING USED (TABLE 1).

OPERA

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

HEIGHT

KNOB

TION

LIGHT

SWITCH

3TTLE

CONTROL

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 chppings and more uniform cutting

When mowing large areas/FIg 17). start by turn_ng

to the right ,so that the chppmgs wHf discharge a way

from shrubs fences driveways etc After one or

two rounds mow _n the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished

G£AR SHIFT

CONTROL

LEVER

FIGURE t5

PARKING

BRAKE

- R H RUNNER

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG URE 16

FIGURE 17

d Ifgrass is ex tremety tall, it should be mowed twice

The first time cut relatively high, the second time

to the desired height

e The left hand ssde of mower should be used for

trimming

f Do not mow tall, dry grass over 15.25 cm (6 inches)

tall.. It is a fife hazard

5 Operating 'The Tractor On Hills

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLS WITH

SLOPES GREATER THAN 15 ° AND DO

NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANY SLOPE. REFER

TO PAGE 55.

Move gear shift lever to _ 1ST'" gear before starting

up or down hills

AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS

If slowing _s necessary, move throttle control lever

to slower position.

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP..

PING AND STARTING TO ALLOW SLIGHT

TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL AS CLUTCH/

BRAKE PEDAL MOVES THROUGH CLUTCH

POSITION,

If stopping is absolutely necessary push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake

To restart tractor movement, make sure tractor is in

the lowest speed range ('" 1ST' Gear) and that you

have allowed room to roll slightly downhill Depress

clutch!brake full Disengage parking brake and

release clutch/brake pedal SLOWLY to start tractor

movement

f Make all turns gradually

4 Mowing Tips

NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE

MOWER HOUSING ATTACHED.

I _ READ THE "SAFETY RULES" CAREFULLY

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER.

REFER 'TO PAGE 2,

a Use the runner on the R.H side as a guide; the blade

cuts approximately254 cm (1 inch) outside the runner

(Fig. 16)

6 Flip-Up Discharge Guard

Your mower has a flip*up discharge guard (Fig 161 for

door or gate clearance when held in raised position

MAKE SURE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

IS IN "DISENGAGED" POSITION AND

BLADES HAVE STOPPED BEFORE RAISING

DISCHARGE GUARD (DEFLECTOR), NEVER

OPERATE P/lOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE

GUARD IN OPERATING POSITION.

To keep your tractor running better,

longer, perform necessary service using

the following maintenance schedule:

MAINTENANCE

BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECT!ON AD-

JUSTMENT OR REPAIR:

PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL

COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSITION

2 MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO NEU-

TRAL" POSITION

3 PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN ENGAGED

POSITION REMOVE FOOT FROM

PEDAL

4 PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

IN DISENGAGED POS1TION

5 TURN IGNITION KEY TO OFF POSI-

TION

6 MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES

AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM-

PLETELY STOPPED

7 REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY

DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES

FROM THE SPARK PLUGS AND KEEP

AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS TO

PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL

STARTING, BE CAREFUL TOO AVOID

TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER

COMPONENTS

FIGURE 18

Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades

Determme tempera[ure tange expecfed before ne×f od

change All otl must mee! A P ! service ctasmhcat_on SD

SE or SF

RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

With Every Mowing

I, Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter

pins and retafner springs are secure.

2, Observe all safety precautions

3. Keep tractor well lubricated (refer to paqe 19 )

First 2 Hours (Two Mowings)

1. Change Engine Oil

Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mowings) will

help eliminate breakqn residue which might be damaging

to your engine.,

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DLRTTO ENTER

THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL.

a, Drain oil with engine warm,,

b., Loosen ofldrainplug (Fig !8) andremovedipstick

(F_g, 19).,

c,, Catch oil in a suitable container.,

e,.

NOTE:

Tighten oi! drain plug,,

Refill engine oil (see chart at right), Refill capacity

without oil filter change is 3-1/2 pints (1.7 litres),

With oil filter change (page 18), capacity is 4 pints

(19 titres)_

DO NOT OVERFILL,

Replace dipstick (Fig. 19) then remove dipstick

and read oil level,, Make sure oil level is at the

"FULL" mark on dipstick,, Add or remove oil as

indicated on dipstick,,

-20 ° 0° 32 ° 60 ° 80 ° 100 °

Dipsttck assembly mus[ be securely nghtened mid lube

at all t_mes when engine is operalrng

CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING

SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHEN THE

W °

TEMPERATURE FALLS BELO 0 C(32"F)

Every 5 Hours (Five Mowings}

I Check Engine Oil Level

DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL |

WITH ENGINE RUNNING

Several minutes after stopping engine, check engine oil

level with tractor on level ground Wipe dipstick tFJ# 19)

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

OIL FILTER

FIG URE 19

BRAKE

OISC BR_,K e

TENANCE

ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK

AND FILL TUBE

(WITH PARKING

BRAKE ENGAGED)

Every 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season)

1. Brake Adjustment

This Tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

mounted on the right side of the transax/e (Fig.. 20)_

IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN

1.8 METRES (SIX FEET) STOPPING DIS-

TANCE IN HIGHEST GEAR, THEN

BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED.

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 3.8 cm (1-1/2"), loosen jam

nut (Fig.. 20) and turn nut until distance becomes

3..8cm (1- I/2"). Retighten jam nut against nut ",4"

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above._ Readjust ff necessary..

2. Tire Care

a. Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI

(1 Kg/cnf) and rear tires at 10 PSI (0.7 Kg/cnf)..

b Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control

chemicals which can harm rubber.

c Avoidstumps, stones, deep rutsandother hazards

that may cause tire damage.

3 Blade Sharpening

For best results mower blades must be kepl sharp. The

blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a tile or

on a grinding wheel We suggest they be sharpened

after every 25 hours oi mowing Do not attempt to

sharpen while on mower fl you mow in sandy soil

check the bfades after each two mowings The sand

wears lhe blades away rapidly,

FIGURE 20

FIGURE 21

BLADE

When gr_ndmg care should be taken to matntain

blade balance and the blade should be checked

for proper balance before retnstattanon on mower

Unbalanced or bent blade wilt cause excessive

vtbrat_on 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

waiL Leave about one inch (25_4 mm) of the

straight nail exposed. Place center hole of clean

blade over the head of the nail (Fig. 21). NOTE:

CENTER HOLE OF BLADE ON NATL. IF BLADE

1S PROPERLY BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD

REMAIN IN POSITION SHOWN IN FIG. 21_ IF

EITHER END OF THE BLADE MOVES DOWN-

WARD, BLADE IS NOT BALANCED. SHARPEN

THE HEAVY END UNTIL BLADE IS BALANCED

Every 50 Hours (Once a Mowing Season)

NOTE:

[Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent

servicing,)

t Check Battery

a Battery acid level _n each battery cell

should be even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig

22) Add ONLY distilled water if necessary

NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL

b Keep battery and terminals clean

c Keep battery bolts tight

d Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes _n caps

open

Recharge at 6 amperes for t hour if necessary

OVERCHARGING WILL SHORTEN BATTERY LIFE

2 Clean Battery and Terminals

Corrosion and dirt on _he 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

MAINTENANCE

CUT AWAY VIEW

VENT CAP

_ BA_-FE RY

FIGURE 22

AIR CLEANER

WING NUT ,_-_

a Remove terminal guard

b Disconnect BLACK battery cable then RED bat-

tery cable and remove batterv from tractor

c Wash battery with 60grams (1/4 cup) ofbakingsoda

to 3.8 litres (1 gallon) water

NOTE: BE CAREFUL NOT TO GET THE SODA SOLU-

TION INTO THE CELLS,

:J Rinse the battery w_th plain water, dry and

reinstall on tractor

e Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire

brush until bright

f Replace battery cables, connectin 9 RED battery

cable to positive terminal first, then BLACK bat-

tery cable to negative terminal Coat terminal con-

nec[ions with petroleumjelfy.

g Replace terminal guard

3 Change Engine Oil

The best time to change engine oi! is at :he end of

a day's operation when all dirt and foreign materials

are suspended in the hot oil See chart, page 15

(OPERATING IN DUSTY CONDITIONS MAY REQUIRE

MORE FREQUENT SERVlClNG)

4, Clean Air Cleaner Foam Pre-Cleaner (Fig, 23 j,

a. Remove Wing Nut and cover°

b, Remove foam pre-cleaner element by sliding # off

of the paper cartridge.

Wash foam pre-cleaner in liquid detergent and

water.,

C,,

Wrap foam pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry.,

Lightly coat foam pre.cleaner with engine oil (Do

not saturate). Squeeze in rag or towel to remove

excess oil

Install foam pre-cleaner over paper cartridge

Reassemble cover and screw down tight,,

PRECLEANER ELEMENT

COVER SEAL

GREASE BOTH

• FRONT WHEELS

SPINDLES

VIENT

COVER SEAL

ELEMENT

BASE

FIG URE 23

FIGURE 24

TENANCE

AIR SCREEN

TOP AIR

COVE R

FIGURE 25

.03O"(.762 MM)

FEELER GUAGE

FIGURE 26

SPARK

PLUG

HOSE CL

HOSE

AMP

FUEL

FIGURE 27

5. Lubricate Steering and Front Wheels

There is a grease fitting on each front wheel and axle spindle.

Use a grease gun to give each grease fitting two shots of

extreme pressure lubricating grease (available through your

Sears Service Center)(Fig 24 [

6. Oil Pivot Points

Place several drops of SAE 30 off at points where metal parts

move against each other, especially:

a Hood hinges..

b_ Shifter shaft points.

SEE LUBRICATION CHART, PAGE 19.

7. Clean Air Screen

Air screen (Fig. 25) must allow free-flow of air to prevent engine

damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush, compressed

ai/ orwaterpressure to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and

fibers._

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN

USING COMPRESSED AIR.

DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER, CYLIN-

DER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE

BURNS.

8. Inspect Muffler

Inspect and replace corroded muffler as it could create a fire

hazard and/or damage (Fig 25)

9o Clean Engine Cooling Fins

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

engine damage from overheating. Air guide covers must be

removed(Fig, 25). Remove bolts to remove side and top covers_

See HOOD REMOVAL, page 21.

[ _ DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER, CYLINDER [OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS_

Every 100 Hours

DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE-

FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION, ADJUST-

MENT OR REPAIR (EXCEPT CARBURE-

TOR). BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING

HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS.

1o 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" (0. 762 mm). (Fig, 26)..

Z Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge

Refer to page 17o

3o Replace In-Line Fuel Filter

if fuel filter is clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor; replace-

ment is required,.

a.. With engine cool, remove filter andplug fuelfine sections

as removed from both ends of fuel filter (Fig_ 27).

b. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel fine.. Be sure there

are no fuel line leaks and that fuel line is in proper

position in hose clamps..

BESURETHERE ARENO FUELLINE LEAKS

AND THAT FUEL LINE iS IN PROPER POSI-

TION IN HOSE CLAMPS.

4. Change Engine Oil Filter

a_ Drain crankcase of oil (refer to "CHANGE ENGINE OIL,"

page 15, through step d)_ Remove old filter (Fig. 19) by

turning counterclockwise°

b_ Before installing new filter, apply a thin coating of oil on

surface of the rubber seal

c Install new filter by turning clockwise until rubber seal

contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an

additional 1/2 tum_

do Refill crankcase with engine o# (see page 15 for oil

specifications). Add an additional 1/2 pint (24 litres) oil

for the new filter capacity°

e. Start the engine.. Check for and correct any oil leaks..

Lubrication

TENANCE

G SPINDLE

O WHEEL BEARINGS

(_ BOTH ENDS OF

FOOT PEDAL SHAFT

_SAEMOTOR OIL

) ×TREME PRESSURE

LUBRICATING GREASE

SEARS PART NO 2557R

_,_j REFER ENGINE OIL SPECS

(UNDER INITIAL PREPARATION

IN OWNERS MANUAL)

(_ CHASSIS GREASE

WITH BRUSH

REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT

FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, INSPECTION

OR MAINTENANCE:

I PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL

COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSITION

2 MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO NEUTRAL

POSITION

3 PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN ENGAGED PO-

SITION REMOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL

4 PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH IN

DISENGAGED" POSITION

5 TURN IGNITION KEY TO OFF POSITION

6 MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES

AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COM-

PLETELY STOPPED

7 REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY

8 DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRES

FROM THE SPARK PLUGS AND KEEP AWAY

FROM THE SPARK PLUGS TO PREVENT IN-

JURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING, BE

CAREFUL TOO AVOID TOUCHtNG HOT EN-

GINE OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS

_OSITtvE

(RED CABLE)

TERMINAL

NEGATIVE

_BLACK CABLE}

TERMINAL

FIGURE 28

REPAIR ADJUS

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE

EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS,

FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS

AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS

WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN

AROUND BATTERIES.

IDLE FUEL

ADJUSTING

NEEDLE

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTING

SCREW

FIGURE 29

CASING

CLAMP

SCREW

MAIN FUEL

ADJUSTING

NEEDLE

STOP SCREW

SPEED CONTROL

THROllLE

CABLE

FIGURE 30

STOP

SCREW

FIGURE 30A

SPEED

LEVER

1_ Starling 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 t2 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED

SYSTEM

a. Connect each end of the RED jumper cable to the

POSITIVE(+) terminals of each battery (taking care

not to short against chassis). (Fig.. 28)

b Connect one endof the BLACK jumper cable to the

NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery..

c Connectthe other endofthe BLACK jumpercable

to the L.H. side panel bolt(Fig, 14) NOTE: KEEP

AWAY FROM GAS TANK' AND BATTERY..

d. Disconnect cablesfin reverse order:

1. L../-/. side panel bolt (Fig I4)

2 Negative terminal of fully charged battery

3. Positive terminals

DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BAT-

TERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment

Never" attempt to change maximum engine speed._

This !s preset at the factory (3600 rpm +_75 [pm) and

should only be changed by a qualified service techni-

cian who has the necessary equipmenL

a.. Remove hood (Fig, 32)_

b._ Loosen casing clamp screw (Fig,. 30) until throttle

cable is free to move.

c, Move throttle control (on dashboard) to "FAST"

position_

d._ Pull throttle cable tight (until speed control lever

(Fig. 30A) is against stop screw (Fig., 30A). Re-

tighten casing clamp screw,.

REFER TO "'STARTING THE ENGtNE 'II]

PAGE 12

3, Carburetor Adjustment

In generat, turning the adjusting needles (Fig_29) in (clock-

wise) decreases the supply of fuel to the carburetor_ This

gives a leaner fuel/air mixture, Turning the adjusting

needles (Fig. 29) out (counterclockwise) increases the

supply of fuel to the carburetor. This gives a richer fuel/air

mixture_ Setting the needles midway between the lean and

rich positions will usually give the best results,,

Adjust the carburetor as follows;

a.. With the en_Tinestopped, turn the idle fuel adjust-

ing needle m (clockwise) until it bottoms lightly.,

NOTE: The tip of the idle fuel and main fuel

adjusting needles are tapered to critical dimen-

sions_ Damage to the needles and the seats in

carburetorbody will result ff the needles are forced

b Preliminary settings.: Turn the adjusting needles

out (counterclockwise) from lightlybottomed_ .Turn

the idle 1-1/4 turns, turn the matn i turn.

c,. StartttTeengineandrunathalfthrottleforfivetoten

minutes to warm up.. The engine must be warm

before making final settings (Steps d, e, f, and g),.

d, Place the throttle into the 'last"position.,

1.,Turn the main fuel adjusting needle out (counter-

clockwise) from the prefiminary setting until the

engine speed decreases (rich).

2,.Now turn the adjusting needle in (clockwise),,

The engine speed may increase, then it will

decrease as the needle is turned in (lean),

3.,Now set the adjusting needle midway between

the rich and lean settings,,

Idle Speed Settin_g": Place the throttle control into

the "idle"or "slow 'position° Set the iclle speed to

1200 rpm adjusting screw in or out.,

Idle Fuel Needle Setting: Place the throttle into the

"idle" or "slow" position.

1_.Tum the idle fuel adjusting needle out (counter-

clockwise) from the prefiminary setting until the

engine speed decreases (rich),

2,,Now tum the adjusting needle in (clockwise).

The engine speed may increase, then it will

decrease as the needle is turned in (lean).,

3,,Set the adjusting needle midway between the

rich and lean settings,,

4, Recheck the idle speed. Readjust the speed as

necessary,,

4, Fuse Replacement

Repface with 3O amp automotive4ype plug in fuse Fuses can be

purchased at all Sears Service Centers and most retail stores.

Fuse is located directly behind dash.

5. Hood Removal

a. Lift hood Disconnect headlight wiring connection (Fig,.

32).

b, Unscrew one screw at rear of each side panel (Fig 31) ,

c Pivothoodandsidepanefforwardandliftofftractor(Fig,,

32)

d, To replace, reverse above procedure

6. Mower Adjustment

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway Make sure tire pressures are I Kg!cm 2 (I4 PSI) in front

and O.7I Kg/cn'P (I0 PSI) in rear ff tires are o vet or under inflated,

you wilt not properly adjust your mower

FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS INSPECTION OR

MAINTENANCE:

t PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL

COMPLETELY INTO "BRAKE' POSITION

2 MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO "N" (NEUTRAL)

POSITION

3 PLACE PARKING BRAKE 1N ENGAGED

POSITION REMOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL

4, PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH 1N

'DISENGAGED POSIT1ON

5 TURN IGNITION KEY TO ' OFF POSITION

6 MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES

AND ALL MOVING PARTSHAVE COMPLET

ELY STOPPED

7 REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY

8 DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE(S)

FROM THE SPARK PLUG(S) AND KEEP

WIRE(S) AWAY FROM THE PLUG(S}

TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL

STARTING BE CAREFUL TO AVOID

TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER

COMPONENTS

Height Adjustment

Adjustment for mower height ts made with the height adjust-

ment knob Raise mower cutting height by turning height

adjustment knob clockwise ( _ ) Lower mower cutting

height by turning height adjustment knob counterclockwise

(_) (Fig 33)

& ADJUSTMENT

SCREW

:. ,k

.=.

FIGURE 31

WIRE

CONNECTION

FIG URE 32

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIGURE 33

LIFT L E V E R "-"-_

PLUNGER

LIF]' _

LEVER

SIDE TO SIDE

ADJUSTMENT

GROUND GROUND

LEVEL LEVEL

FIGURE 34

REPAIR

ADJUSTMENT

FIGURE" 35

SiDE TO.SiDE

AOJUSTMENT

TRUNNION

II II IIII

iiii _

' BOTTOM

OF CURL _._

GROUND J-i--

LEVEL

FIGURE 36

G ROUND-_"T"

LEVEL

FIGURE 37

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

SWITCH (

POSITION)

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

HEIGHT ADJ USTMENT

KNOB

BOTTOM

OF CURL

Side.to-Side mower Adjustment

a Depress lift lever plunger and use lift lever to raise

mower to maximum cutting height (Fig34)

b Measure height from bottom of curl to ground level at

front of mower_ Distance "A" should be the same (Fig.

34).

c ff distance ",4" needs to be changed, snap out access

hole cover on LH. side above footrest Use 11/16"

wrench on nuts "B" and "C" at side-to-side adjustment

trunnion (Fig. 35).

To raise left side of mower, loosen nut "B" and tighten nut

"C',

To lower left side of mower, loosen nut "C" and tighten

nut "B"

NOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS

EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 5 MM (3/16")

HEIGHT CHANGE

f Be sure all nuts are securefy tightened

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

"[9" (Fig 36) is 13 mm (1/2") lower in front when the

mower is posihbned in the highest cutting position.

NOTE: MEASURE DISTANCE "D" FROM GROUND

LEVELTO BOTTOM OFCURL ON RIGHT REAR FLANGE

AND COMPARE TO DISTANCE "D" AT RIGHT FRONT

FLANGE

b To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E" on both rear

suspension arms Screw both nuts "F" up an EQUAL

NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig 41)

c When distance "[3" is I3 mm (t/2") lower at front than

rear. tighten nuts "E"

d To lower rear of mower; loosen nut "F _ on both [e_t

suspension arms an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (F i#

37).

e When distance "D" is I3 mm (1/2 "_)lower at front than

rear, retighten nuts "E"

NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUN-

NIONS ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER

WtLL STAY LEVEL

Mower Drive Belt Removal

NOTE: MOWER BELT INSTALLATION DECAL LO-

CATED ON MOWER HOUSING

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS

SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL.

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

a Place attachment clutch switch in "Disengaged" posi.

tion (Fig. 38)

b Turn height adjustment knob to its lowest position.

Move attachment lift lever (Fig 38)forward to lower

mower to its lowest position

c. Rofl belt off engine pulley (Fig.. 39)

d. Pulfbeftoffboth mowerputley andidlerpulleys (Fig. 40)

e. To replace mower drive belt, reverse above proce-

dure

NOTE: MAKE SURE DRIVE BELT tS ENGAGED IN

ATTACHMENT 22 ALL PULLEYS,,

FIGURE 38 UFT LEVER

REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT

7. Mower Removal

a_ .Remove mower drive belt., (See "MOWER DRIVE BEL T

REMOVAL" page 22, through step 3.)

b.. Pull belt off engine pulley (Fig.. 39).

c, Pull retainer springs out of rear suspension trunnions.

Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift brackets

(Fig 41)

d. Pull retainer spring out of rear hinge pine Remove rear

hinge pin (Fig. 4 !).

e Puff retainer spring out of front hinge pin, Remove front

hinge pin (Fig. 41) and parallel link.

f Use lift lever to raise suspension arms. Sfide mower out

from under tractor.

A BEFORE DRIVING YOUR TRACTOR, IN-

STALL MOWER OR REMOVE PARALLEL

LINK (FIG, 41).

NOTE: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER

DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, THE L H. AND

R.H. SUSPENSION ARMS (FIG. 41) SHOULD BE REMOVED

Mower Blade Drive Belt Replacement

a. Remove mower drive belt (See page 22)

b Removemowerfromtractor. (See'MOWERREMOVAL,"

above. )

c Pullbeft towards rearofmowerat tensioningpulfey (Fig

42_. Place a block between tension bracket and mower

lift bracket. Roll belt off tensioning pulley,

d. Roll belt off all other pulleys.,

e. Sfide belt from under spring.,

f Toinstallbelt, reverseaboveprocedure Makesurebeft

is engaged in all pulleys,

MOWER

BLADE

BELT

TENSIONING

/f!

SPRING

NUT

L H IDLER

PULLEY

MOWER DRIVE

BELT

ENGINE/

'_PULLEY

_'R.H IDLER

PULLEY

MOWER

PARALLEL

LINK

FIG URE 39

FIGURE 40

ATTACHMENT

DRIVE

'_ __O__ LIFT LEVER PULLEY

GU-_;PENSI(_N RETAINER

SPRING

RETAINER

SPRING

RETAINER

SPRING

TENSION /

BRACKET

BLOCK

MOWER

LIFT

BRACKET

FIGURE 42

TRUNNION

I RONT

HINGE

REAR HINGE

RGURE 41

REPAIR

IDLER

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

FIGURE 43

FIGURE 44

FIG URE 45

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

& ADJUSTMENTS

FRAME

CLUTCH WIRE

CONNECTOR

9 Motion Drive Belt Replacement

NOTE: BELT INSTALLATION DECAL IS LOCATED UNDER

LEFT FOOTREST

a Remove mower (see "MOWER REMOVAL" page23).

b Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the clutch Iocator (Fig...43)

c Usingag/16"wrench, Ioosentherighthandbeltkeeper

(Fig. 4,3)

d Disconnect clutch wire connector. Push connector

through frame (Fig. 431,.

e Pull belt off clutching idler' and raise to top side otpultey,

f Release parking brake Push belt over and away from

clutching idler

g Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Remove belt from

transmission pulley by deflecting keepers to force belt

up and out of pulley. (Use belt to push keepers away

from pulley.) (Fig, 43 )

h Work belt around remainingpulleys and keepers, work-

ing toward transaxle pulley

j Pullbeltforwardoff transaxle pulley and down over

electric clutch

h, Reinstall in reverse of above procedure,

Make sure right hand belt keeper' is positioned correctly between

locator tabs and electric clutch connection is secure

LOCATOR

HEX BOLT _ """ LOCK WASHER

(GRADE 5)

WASHERS

HUB

CAP KLIP

_ RING

SQUARE KEY

(REAR ONLY)

10 Blade Replacement

Rinse mower _o highest positron fo permi_ access to

blades or remove mower

a Remove bolt Iockwasher and washer (F_g 44)

(turn counterclockw_se)(''_)

b Remove and discard old blade

c Clean top and bo[rom of mower housing

d Place new blade between flanges, (Install with

sharp edge down), and secure with washer, lock-

washer and bolt previously removed

11, Tire Care

a Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSt (tKg/crrF)

and rear tires at 10 PSI (0 7 Kg/cn'F),

b. Keep tPes free of gasofine, oil, or insect control

chemicals which can harm rubber:

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

other hazards that may cause tire damage,

d Removing wheel for tire repair (Fig 45)

1. Block up axle securely_,

2 Remove hub cap, 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 ax/e. Insert square key

Replace washer and snap kfip ring securely in

axle groove. Replace hub cap.

NOTE: USE GREASE FtTI'INGS TO LUBRICATE FRONT

WHEELS WITH GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

APPLY AN ANTI-SEIZE OR GOOD GENERAL

PURPOSE GREASE TO LUBRICATE REAR

AXLES,

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT

CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THREE

LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD AS

SHOWN AT LEFT

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEAT

TREATED BOLTS TO ATTACH

BLADES. DONOTUSE PLATED BOLTS°

CHECK BOLTS IN BLADES OCCASION-

ALLY TO MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE

TIGHT,, TORQUE BOLTS TO 41-47 N-m

( 30-35 FT.- LBS,),

it ,l_,l

REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT

WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS BEADS

ARE SEATED, OVER iNFLATION CAN

CAUSE AN EXPLOSION

12, Rear Wheel Replacement

For rear wheel replacement, follow instructions under "TIRE

CARE. "page 2.4

Coat axle with grease to prevent corrosion or rust accumulation

and eventual seizing of wheel hub to azle 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 46)

13., Transaxle Shifter Linkage Positioning and Adjust-

merit

The transaxte should be in neutral when the gear shift lever is in

the neutral (!ock gate) position (Fig 47) The adjustment is press't

at the factory; however, ff adjustment is needed, proceed as

follows

Make sure transaxle is in neutral

Using a 7/16" wrench, loosen two (2) locknuts on tie rod

(Fig 48 - inset)

c Turn center rod (Fig 48- inset) untilgearshfft lever falls

into neutral lock gate on fender console (Fig 47)

d Tighten locknuts securely

14 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, e_perience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids

during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an

Engine while in storage To avoid engine problems, the fuel

system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer

b Engine Oil

DraJn (with engine warm) oit and replace with clean engine

oil. (see chart on page I5)

c Cylinders

1 Remove spark plugs

2. Pour 295rnl (one ounce) of oil through spark plug

hole into cy#nder

3 Turn ignition key to "START" pos#ion for a few

seconds to distribute oil

4 Replace with new spark plugs

d Battery

! Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of battery

2 Disconnect cable from positive side of battery

After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging.

e General Cleaning

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc of all foreign matter

f Store in a clean, dry area

GEAR SHIFT LEVER

FIGURE 46

LOCK

TIE

TRANSAXLE

NEUTRAL LOCK GATE

FIGURE 47

FIG URE 48

TROUBLESHOOTING

WILL NOT START

WILL NOT TURN OVER

ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START

HARD TO START

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

PROBLEM _ CAUSE / REMEDY (SEE INDEX)

ENGINE OVERHEATS

NO LIGHTS

WON'T CHARGE

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTENI 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

with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged

will shut down the engine.

Fil! Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuel 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 oit for proper temperature

Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into brake position

Charge or replace Battery

Move Attachment ClutchSwitch to "'D ISENGA G ED '" position

Replace Ignition Switch

Replace Interlock Switch (es)

Replace Solenoid or Starter

Replace Fuse

Check all Wire Connections and "Ground" Points

Reattach Tiller Attachment Wire Loop

Clean Battery TerminaLs

Replace Starter or Solenoid

Charge or Replace Battery

Check Wire Connections and "Ground" Points

Place Throttle Control in -FA ST'" position and run

staFter several times to clear out gas

Remove Air Filter and clean

Replace Spark' Plug(sf 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 a lower gear or reduce toad

Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor Use Fresh Fuel

Remove and clean Air Cleaner

Make necessary carburetor adtustments

Clean Air Screen

Add or change oil

Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap

Replace Fuel Filter

Major Engine Overhaul

Shift to lower gear or reduce load

Clean Air Screen

Add or change od

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Remove and clean Muffler or replace

Remove and clean Air Filter

Use fresh fuet 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 all Wire Connections

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

Move Throttle Control to "FAST"

Check air pressure in Tires

Check front-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 Bett

Correct Clutch Mechanism Interference

/nstal/ new Mower Drive Belt

Reinstall Mower Drive Belt

Adjust Mower Drive Belt

Replace frozen Mandrel

Replace frozen td/er 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

Readiust Mower front.,to.rear and slde,,to,side

Replace Blades

Readjust Mower front.to.rear and side.to.side

Replace Blades

, Replace bent Mandrel(s)

ERVICE RECORD

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation ................ _'

Check Tire Pressure ...........................

Clean Air Screen

Clean Air Cleaner

Lubricate Pivot Points (see page 24 )

Check Battery Level and Recharge

Clean Battery and Terminals

Carburetor Adjustment

V-Bell Adjustment

Clean Engine Cooling Fins .......................

Check Muffler

Replace Air Cleane r paper,,,,c,artrid,ge.......

Replace Spark Plug

Change Engine Oil Filter

Replace Fuel Filter

SERVICE DATES

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040

12V

SCHEMATaC

RED

FUSE

30 AMP

AMMETER

[--q

RED .... LT_ ................

POWER

TAKE-OFF

SWITCH i

(CLUTCHOFF)

r C

IGNITION

SWITCH

iGNiTiONSWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF M-G

ON B-L

START B_S

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: if wiring insulated clips were

removed for servicing of unit, they

should be replaced to properly secure

your wiring,

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED) --

IGNITION

UNIT

I 87A

i. i

OPERATORPRESENCE

RElAY

BLACK

8lACK

BLACK

BlACK

SPARK

PLUGS

BlACK

15 AMP

REGULATOR

28 VAC MIN@3600RPM

ORANGE

LIGHT

SWITCH

PTOSWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF B&E, C&D

ON £&A

D I I E

c ! I B

F I 1 A

BROWN

RemovableConnectors

Non-removableConnectors

CHASSIS

GROUND

REPAmF{PARTS

20 H.P, GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917,250040

ELECTRICAL

A B C D E F

30 {_ 34 35 37 35

_._40(_ 2 _22

11 _. 36 (_ 43

To Engine

To Electric

Clutch 46

To Engine

Kill terminal

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm,

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

t 123198X

2 STD551025 *

3 102476X

4 STD532575 *

5 121537X

6 7603J

7 124654X

10 110859X

11 4152j

t2 10054IK

13 7192J

14 I04445X

15 4206J

16 4406R

18 109788X

19 !093 !OX

20 !09081X

21 110712X

22 73680400

24 4799J

26 719J

27 4207J

Wing Nut 1/4 - 20

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

Guard- Terminal

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

Battery

Battery Tray

Harness - Ignition

Harness - Light Socket

Bulb - Light

Tube - Battery Tray

Cable Tie

Switch - Interlock- Clutch

Cable - Battery (Battery to

Solenoid)

Ignition Switch

Nut - Ignition

Key

Solenoid

Switch- Light

Nut _ Hex 1/4 - 20

Cable. Battery (Solenoid to

Starter)

Terminal Cover (For Solenoid)

Cable - Battery tBattery to

Ground)

30 STD601005

32 109596X

33 STD551125 *

34 73350400 *

35 74780408

36 STD541425 *

37 74760412

39 STD541025 *

40 11050400

43 STD551125 *

45 108824X

46 121433X

51 102501X

52 235R

55 4021J

56 4022J

57 109787X

58 121305X

59 121264X

61 120960X

_.- 125895X

--- 101539X

Screw _ Tap,, Hex Hd. No. 10 -

24 UNC x 1/2 Type T

Clamp - Hose

Lockwasher I/4

Nut - Hex Jam I/4 - 20

Bolt-Hex 1/4 - 20 x I/2 Gr,, 5

Nut-Keps, Hex 1/4- 20

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

Nut-Hex 1/4 - 20

Washer- Lock 1/4 ExL Tooth

Lockwasher I/4

Fuse - 30 Amp.,

Ammeter

Loop * Wire

Clip - Insulated

Switch PTO

Nut-Hex

Bezel ignition

Switch Seat

Cap Battery

Decal Battery

Owner's Manual (English)

Sheet, Instruction- Tractor

15° Slope (English)

.STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALL Y 29

REPAIR PARTS

20 H,R GARDEN TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917=250040

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

91 @_--101

59"_ Q _.91 \, \

60:

110

101

'" 63

7 7

REPAUR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY

!.3

2.3

,21

NOTE:

All component dimensions given in US inches-

! inch = 25 4 mm

"STANDARD HARDWARE.-PURCHASE L OCALL Y

PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO NO

120066X Seat 5 8 121248X Bushing, Snap

t24294X Pan ...Seat 5 9 t2t249X Spacer. Spld

t055t3X Bracket- Pivot • Seat 60 t21250X Spring, Compression

t05529X Bott . Shoulder 5/t6. 18 6 ; 108403X Panel . Side R H

124238X Cap. Spring 6 2 ] 08410X Panel S_de L H

73680500 Nut. Lock 5/15. 18 6 3 126432X Hinge R H

73680600 Nut. Lock .3/8. I6 5 4 126431X Hinge L H

123784)< Fender 6 6 I 06003X Lens R H

I06.202X Reflector Rear 6 7 I06004X Lens L H

10580t _( Decal 58 1lOB97X Bezel . Headh!ih_

t74.90612 .Screw, Hex Washer Thd Roll 70 10851.2X Bracket Pivot R H

3/8-16 _ 3/4 71 !08513X Bracket Pt_.'(')t Z t_

19t31.3t2 Washer t3/32 _ t3/!5 _ 12 Ga 72 4900J Decal . Clutch Bl,lke,

S TD523707 "Bolt. Hex. 3/8. 16 x 3/4 73 109t99X Decal Dmv_ _,-/_

t055ttx Strap - Fender 24 74760612 Bolt Hex ._ 8 15 , 3/,_

73220400 Nut, Fin_ Hex 1/4-20 75 8710J Stem - Tank F,lei

19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 G& 76 110350>( Straf) Assemhlv _r,il

120684X Washer, Neoprene 79 t 1050500 Washer Lo_ k E_r T_oth .?/8

121246)( Bracket, Switch. 5eat 80 1068t3X Decal Strq_e %1_,Panel. L H

124181X Compression - .Spring R H 81 tD6814X Decal 5rrq_e Side Panel R H

10553tX Nut, Push 8.2 106974X Deca! Cbutloz_

105509X Bracket. Fender 83 I7490608 Bolt, Hex Washer Thread Rolling 3/8 -

123934X Scale, Height Indicator 16 X 1/2

106020X Tank . Fuel 85 19131614 Washer 13 32, 1 _ 14 Ga

123549X Cap. Fuel 86 19060718 Washer3!16 x 7/16 x 18 Ga.

123487X Clamp- Hose 87 t06909X Screw. Special

8542R Line. Fuel 88 106910X Washer

I06082X Pad. Spacer 89 108402X U.C/ip

1212772< Chassi_ Assembfp* 90 t21251X Strip. Foam

123785X Drawbar 91 72170410 Bolt, Cart, I/4.20 x 1ol/4

124118X Panel. Dash. L H 92 120068X Knob, Seat

121794X Cover, Access 9.3 I21 t44X Shoulder Bolt

110828X Panel ..Dash - R H 94 5320R C'hp .. Insulated

105525X Bracket- Support- Dash 95 123976>( Nut, Hex Large Flange

123933X Pointer, Height Indicator 96 74641008 Screw - Sltd Pan Head #10 - 24 x 1/4

105465>( Footrest. L H. 97 73951000 Nut, Keps //10- 24

105454X Footrest. R H 98 4!7IR Crib. Insulated

STD533707 "Bolt. Carr 3/8..16 x 3/4

99 t23825X Console, Shifter

105466X Pad, Footrest

110923X Bracket. Cturch Mower 101 126313X Decal, Hood

3645J Bushing 102 10100800 Washer, Lock

!05567X Decal - 6 Speed 44 " I03 74640806 Screw #8 x 3/8

2751R Clip - Insulated 104 74780516 Bolt, Hex 5/16 - 18 UNC x 1

105 19112410 Washer 11/32x 1 1/2x lOGa

! 10436X Grommet, Split 106 10040500 Washer, Lock

709015X Bracket . Pivot . L H

7090 t 6X Bracket . Pivot . R H 107 120529X Washer, Nylon

108 9 I51R Grommet

I06013X017 Hood t09 120579>( Pal Nut

123935X Plug, Hole 110 750211 Decal, U_S A

73680400 Nut Crowntock 1/4,20

108067X Pal. Nut

105528X Grill

105806X Decal _ Gnff L N 0 S Q

105568x Decal Stripe

H J K

1 N 87

8 ,89 ®7

A B C D E F

11 13 @_85

_92

(_16 X

U V w _ T

74 96 t03 @ 107 93

@12 _)97 _102 @ _06

7 @ 86 _'°5

105

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DRIVE

59 57

104

' PTIONAL EQUIPMENT-

SPARK ARRESTER _

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040

DRIVE

KEY PART

NOo NO.

I t21327X

2 12000004

3 2228M

4 123797X

5 STD533107

6 I9t 1 t214

7 71208

8 I25605X

9 I26t97X

t 0 125893X

13 125762X

! 4 t 25890X

t5 t23537X

I6 12051 IX

17 t23796X

t8 12589 tX

19 106933X

20 12378 tX

21 I0570IX

22 19171216

23 STD56t2!0

24 17490612

25 t05730X

26 STD5237t0

27 19131312

28 STD54 t437

29 8883R

30 t22424X

3 t 1572H

32 I20813X

33 I22758X

34 t 23 79 2X

35 t24648X

36 !23788X

37 109070X

38 4470J

39 !23674X

40 STD523727

4t 124647X

42 STD551143

43 74610764

44 t2379tX

45 74570512

46 t23776X

47 19211616

48 71040412

49 STD55t025

50 STD55tt3t

5! STD54143t

52 74780544

53 t23787X

54 123780X

55 I23794X

56 STD561210

57 t25637X

58 !23786X

59 I24236X

60 ! 06888X

DESCRIPTION

Pulley, Transaxte (Driven)

Ring. Retainer

Key, Woodruff #9

Transaxfe, 6-Speed. Peerless

Model No. 143820-0t6

Bolt, Hex 5/t6 - t8 _ 3/4

Washer t t732 _ 3/4 x 14 Ga

BEnUshing,Rod. Steering

gine, 20 HP Kohler Model No MV20S,

Spec. No. 57517

Washer t5/32 x t_ 374 x t/4

Tube Assembly. Exhaust

Duct, Air, Kohfer

Muffler

Foam, Strip

Bracket, Air Duct

V-Belt. Ddve

Shield. Heat Kohler Vertical Twin

Knob

Rod, Shifter

Washer, Shift Plate

Washer I7/32 x 3/4 _: I6 Ga

* Pin, Cotter 1/8 _ I

Screw, Flex Washer Hd Thd

Roll 3/8.16 _ 3/4

Keeper, Belt, Engine

Belt, Hex 3/8- 16 _t

Washer t37"32 x t3/t6 xt2Ga

Lock.nut 3/8 - 16

Cover, Foot Pedal

Shaft, Foot Pedal

Pin.Roll 3/16 _: 1

Bearing. Nylon

Clamp, Muffler

Keeper, Belt, Transa):le. RH

Clutch, Electric

Retainer, Belt

Keeper° Belt

Spacer

Idler, Flat

" Bolt. Flex 3/8 - 16 _:2.3/4

Pulley, Engine

Washer. Lock 7/t6

Bolt. Hex 7116 - 20 x 4

Keeper, Belt, Transa_fe, L.H

Screw, Hex Socket 5/I6 - I6 X 12 Ga

Bracket Transaxfe. R H

Washer 21/32 x t _ t6 Ga

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

* Washer 9/32 x 3/4 _: 16 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hv_ Helical Spring

* Locknut 5/I6 -!8

* Bolt, Hex 5/t6_ t8 y,2- 3/4

Strap, Torque

Bracket, Transa)fle. L H

Shift Arm

* Pin, Cotter t/8 _ 3/4

Rod, Brake. Park

Rod. Brake

Cap, Plunger

Spring. Rod. Brake

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

61 STD55t037 * Washer 13/32 x t3/I6 x t6 Ga

62 123800X Washer 1-1132 _ 1 - 5/8 _ !6 Ga

63 123102X Bracket, Clutch

qTf3.£_'3707 • Bolt, Carriage 3/8 - I6 _ 3/4

65 t23766X Pulley, Idler

66 123789X Arm, Idler

67 123205X Retainer, Belt

68 STD5237t5 " Bolt, Flex 3/8. I6 _ t- 1/2

69 t t0812X Washer, Hardened

70 12000039 Ring, Clip

71 105709X Spdng, Return Clutch

72 t057t0X Link. Clutch

73 73530400 Nut 1/4 - 28

74 125726X Control Throttle

75 17720410 Screw, Hex, Thread Cutting

I/4 - 20 x 5/8

76 59192 Cap, Valve

77 65139 Stem, Valve

78 124106)( ?7re. Rear

79 715-4J Tube (Not furnished with

Tractor)

80 124074X Rim

81 108097X Spacer, Split

82 108236)( Bracket, Switch

83 12000053 E.Ring

84 t04757X Cap Hub, Rear

85 9396E Key Square I/4 _ 2

86 I2t2t8X Keeper, Be#, Engine

87 125991X "Screw, Serf Tapping

Rolling 3/B- I6 _: t- I/2

88 19212016 Washer21/32 x I _ 1/4 _: t6 Ga

89 STD523707 Belt Hex 3/8- I6 x 3/4

90 t 05 706X Bearing

91 I2000008 Ring, Klip

92 t23772X Shaft Assembly. Shifter

93 t23782X Spring, Torsion

94 STD551237 Washer. Lock. Ext Tooth 3/8

95 19060916 Washer

97 STD54 t437 Locknut 3/8. t6

98 t09169X Retainer Assembly, Clutch

10t 17490512 Screw, Hex, Washer, Thd

Rolling 5/t6-18 x 3/4

t02 2751R Clip, Fuel Line

103 !23793X Rod, 77e

104 126621X Spark Arrester Kit

t05 1 !0422X Spring, Brake Return

106 4497H Clip, Hair Pin

t08 13280336 Nipple, Pipe

t09 STD512505 Bolt, Flex 1/4 - 20 x t/2

ti0 STD551131 ' Washer, Lock I/4

! t I STD551025 * Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga

t 12 13200300 Elbow, Pipe STD 90 °

1t3 74760516 Bolt, Hex S/16- 18 UNC _ !

It4 19111212 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 12 Ga

1 I5 STD54143t Nut, Crowntock 5116. I8

1t6 STD60tO05 Screw. Tap Hex Hd #10- 24 _ 1/2

* STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALL Y

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S inches -

1 inch = 25 4 mm

A B C D

t 45 2

@ 5o

@sl

E F G H

@28

J K L M

N O P Q

tt5

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040

STEERING ASSEMBLY

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,254460 AND 917.250040

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NQ NO, NO, NO,

1 1058t0X Decal _ Cap Steering Wheel 46 73901000 Nut, Lock. Flange 5/8-1 t

2 100710L Insert, Steering Wheel 47 17490508 .Screw, Hex Washer Thd Rolling

.2 73940800 "Nut Top L ock I "2 - 20UNF 5/15.. 18 x I/2

4 100712K Washer 48 105656X .Spindle. L H

5 121021X Wheel. ,Steering 49 105654X Spindle. R H

6 100711L "Adapter . Steermq Wheel 50 121749X Washer,25/32 x t-t/4 _ 15' Ga

7 1 t0709X Column - Steering 5t 121334X Rod. Tie

8 120028X Dash 52 STD55113I "Washer, Lock 5/t6

9 I24557X 011 Dash Plate 53 _STD541 t31 "Nut, Hex 5/16.24

I0 I098t6X Nyhner. Snap-fn 54 3366R Bearing

t 1 17490608 5crew, Hex Washer Thd Rolling 55 124032X Link_ Drag

3/8_ 15 x !/2 56 STD5511.37 "Washer, Lo._,l_ 3/8

t2 121748X Washer 25/32 x t-5/8 _ !6 Ga 57 STD541 t37 'Nut, Hex 3/8_24

t3 124041X Shaft, Steering 58 t554J Bushing, Steering

t5 124036X Bracket, ,Steering 59 t743 t008 ,Screw, He_ No 10, 15 x t/2

t 7 124037)( Gear, Pinion 50 104757X Cap. Hub, Front

t8 17490512 .Screw, He_ Washer Thd Rolling 61 275tR Clip. Fuel Line

3/8-t5 x 3/4 62 STD54 t037 ° iV, n. He_ 3/8-I6

19 124033X Shaft, Pitman 53 121232X Spindle, Cap

20 12000029 Kfip Ring 54 59t9.2 Cap. Valve

21 6266H Bearing, Thrust 65 65139 Stem. Valve

22 t24034X Gear, .Sector 66 278H Fitting, Grease

24 I05518X Dash. Lower 67 9040H Beanng

25 74180512 Screw, Crown Truss Hd 68 106732X Rim, 6" Front

5/!6.18 x ,3/4 69 t06222X Tire. Front

26 73680500 Nut. Lock 5/t6-t8 71 108456X Decal, lnstructtons, Operating

27 123783X012 .Saddle 72 59.904 Tube. Tire, Front

28 73680600 Nut. Lock .3/8-t5 7,3 72I 10622 Bolt. Carriage Flex 3/8_ t5 '_ 2..3/4

29 STD523120 "Bolt. t-tex 5/t6_18 x 2 74 !21235X Spacer

30 121236X Spacer 75 19131416 Washer t.3/22 _ 7/8 _ t6 Ga

3! t06001X Support Plate. Battery 77 STD512507 "Screw, Pan Head I/4-20 x 3/4

32 STD523707 "Bolt. Hex 3/8.t6 x 3/4 78 19091215 Washer 1,3/32 _ 3/4 x 16 Ga

33 57079 Washer 7.9 7.3510400 Nut. Keps 1/4 NC

34 124035X Shaft, Support 80 192Z2016 Washer 27/32 x 1.1/4 _ _6 Ga

35 !26684X Washer 5/8 x 1/4 _ 16 Ga 82 122819X Screw, Special3/8 - 16 x 3/4

.36 125727X Control. Choke 84 191 t t216 Washer 11/32 _ 3/4 x t6 Ga

38 11050500 Washer. Lock, tnt /Ext Tooth 3/8 86 STD551125 Lockwasher 1/4

39 72110608 Bolt, Carriage 87 71070410 Screw, Socket Flex !/4 x 20 x 5/8

40 I08075X Axfe. Front

41 105663X Support. Saddle, Rear

42 7476 t050 Bolt. He_ 5/8. t I _ 3,3/4

4.3 t05664X .Support, .Saddle. Front

45 ! 10438)< Spacer Bearinq Front Axle *STANDARD HARDWARE -- PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US, inches -

t inch = 25 4 mm

A B C D E F G H j P_ L Z

_62 @28 @ 79

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.Po GARDEN TRACTOR ° MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917o250040

LIFT ADJUSTMENT

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 100734K Knob, HeightAdjustment 21 124516X Shaft _ Lift

2 1!0807X Nut Hex Special 22 110448X Link- Lift, Adjust

3 110729X Rod - Adjust - Lift 23 110447X Trunnion - Lift

4 STD560907 * Pin - Cotter3/32 x 1/2 24 73710700 Nut Lock 7/16 _20 UNF

5 2876H Spring 25 12000037 Klip Ring

6 19131016 Washer 13/.32x 5/8x 16 Ga. 26 I05864X Bracket- Suspension

7 STD541437 * Nut - Lock 3/8 - 16 27 121252X Upstop Mower

8 19151216 Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga,. 28 121598X Arm- Suspension _ RoH_

9 110810X Trunnion 29 9135R Retainer Spring

10 I05848X Bolt, Shoulder3/8- 16 30 106308X Trunnion- Lift-Lower

11 125631X Grip* Handle 32 STD541050 * Nut- Hex Fin. 1/2- 13

12 122364X Plunger - Lever 33 !21599X Arm - Suspension - L..H_

13 121004X Lever - Lift (includes Key No. 34 12000022 E-Ring

17) 35 STD533710 * Bolt- Carriage 3/8 - 16 x 1

14 110739X Spring Washer 36 STD533707 * Bolt Carriage 3/8 - 16 x 3/4

15 73980600 Center Lock Flangenut 3/8 x !6 37 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1 - 1/4 x 16 G&

16 4939M Retainer- Spring 38 STD541237 " Nut°, Hex Jam 3/8 - 16

17 121006X Rod- Lever 39 STD541343 * Nut- Hex Jam 7/16-20

18 4921H Retainer- Spring 40 74780624 Bolt- Hex 3/8 - 16 x 1 - 1/2

I9 19171516 Washer17/32 x 15/16x 16 Ga., 41 122365X Button - Plunger

20 110029X Link- Lift

"STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE L OCALL Y

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

A B C D

@14@7@7

_SJ"

5A 56

REPAmRPARTS

20 H=P,GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460

MOWER

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 STD541437

2 19131614

3 121316X

4 102403X

5 106902X

6 677A451

7 106513X

8 121425X

10 106523X

11 106522X

12 121236X

13 STD551037

14 121658X

15 106214X

16 106085X

17 STD541037

18 STD551137

19 102932X

20 106526X

21 7644J

22 121705X

24 10651 lX

25 105662X

26 4921H

27 I05744X

28 109835X

29 106512X

30 108119X

31 10040600

32 8418J

33 121423X

34 105304X

35 106734X

36 110452X

37 109743X

38 109785X

39 121343X

Nut - Lock3/8- 16 40 19111016

Washer 13/.32x 1 x 14 Ga. 41

Pulley Idler 42 106735X

Pulley, idler 43 106635X

Spacer 44 STD623715

Pulley Idler 45 19132012

Washer- Wear 46 7631J

Arm- Idler 47 123807X

Bar Support - Idler

Brace- Idler- Deck 48 123808X

Spacer

Washer, 13/32 X 13/16 X 16 49 106223X

Ga.. 51 STD533717

Mandrel- Secondaq/ 52 STD533710

Guard 53 STD533715

V Belt 54 STD523712

Nut, Hex 3/8 - 16 55 STD533107

Washer- Lock 3/8 56 STD551031

Idler- Flat 57 STD541431

Arm- Idler- Deck 58 STD523730

Spring- Extension 59 74110632

Mandrel- Primary 61 19111216

Bracket Lift L,.H,. 62 STD523150

Link Parallel 65 STD533107

Retainer _ Spring

Pin, Front Hinge 66 17490612

Pin, Rear Hinge

Bracket Lift - R.H., 67 STD533707

Guard Belt - R.H_ 68 I02727X

Washer, Lock Hvy., HeL Spring 69 STD541437

Runner- R. H. 70 STD533107

Housing - Mower 72 1685H

Cap Sleeve 75 72140620

Spring 76 19131210

Nut° Push 77 STD533106

Bracket- Deflector 78 !21352X

Guard- Discharge 79 72110505

Decal- Warning .... 125493X

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

Decal OPEl ( not serviced)

Rod Hinge

Blade

* Bolt_ Hex 3/8 - 24 x 1- I/2 Gr, 5

Washer 13/32 x 1-!/4 x 12 Ga,

Runner- L_H_

Bracket Suspension, Rear-

R_H,

Bracket- Suspension, Rear-

L.H.

Decal- V-Belt - Schematic

* Bolt _ Carriage 3/8 - 16 x I - 3/4

" Bolt- Carriage 3/8 _ i6 x 1

* Bolt- Carriage 3/8 16 _ I_i/2

* Bolt- Hex3/8-16x1- 1/4

* Bolt- Carriage 5/16- 18 x 3,'4

* Washer 11/32 x 11/16x 16 Ga,.

* Nut - Lock 5/16- 18

* Bolt- Hex3/8-16x3

Screw- Flat Head 3/8 - 16 x 2

Washer 11/32 x 3/4x 16 Ga.

* Bolt - Hex 5/16 18 x 5

* Bolt - Carriage 5/16 - 18 x 5/8

UNC x 3/4

Screw- Hex Washer Thread

Rolling 3/8 16 x 3/4

* Bolt- Carriage 3/8 - 16 x 3/4

Spring _ Extension

" Nut - Centerlock 3/8 - t6

* Bolt - Carriage 5/16- 18 x 3/4

Nut - Lock 5/16- 18

Bolt, Carriage 3/8- 16 X 2 1/2

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

Washer, 13/32 X 7/8 X 10 Gao

Keeper- L.H Mandrel

* Bolt - Carriage 5/16 _ 18 X 5/8

Mower Deck, Complete

* STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

i' 59

M N O P a

61 _ 57 _D 56

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US inches-

I inch = 25 4 mm

_57

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P, GARDEN TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040

TRANSAXLE PEERLESS- =,MODEL NUMBER 143=820-016

33-.,.

34..,,,8

66 31_" B

",,,.Q

37--

_47

]

_'49

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917o254460 AND 917o250040

TRANSAXLE PEERLESS - - MODEL NUMBER 143-820-016

Ref.

No.

11A

18A

32A

35A

Part

No.

770088

778253

778211

778240

778201

778202

778208

7782O9

778203

778204

778239

778207

778216

778246

784216

786123

786082

Part Name

Case, Transaxle

Gear, Spur (!5 teeth)

Gear, Spur (12 teeth)

Gear, Spur (18 teeth)

Gear. Spur (25 teeth)

Gear, Spur (28 teeth}

Gear, Spur (31 teeth)

Gear, Spur (19 teeth)

Gear, Spur (22 teeth}

Gear, Spur (25 teeth)

Gear. Spur 132 teeth)

Gear, Spur (37 teeth)

Gear. Spur (41 teeth)

Gear, Bevel (33 teeth)

Collar, Shift

Sprocket (18 teeth)

Sprocket (9 teeth)

Ref.

No.

57A

776291

77824-5

786121

786122

776275

778247

790043

7.'92138

780O84

788O4O

780051

780071

786081

780072

780155

792077

780139

792078

792079

792073

792129

780108

780119

780128

780050

792128

788077

788042

780166

Shaft, Counter (w/9 tooth gear)

Bevel Pinion, Input (13 teeth}

Spacer, Neturaf (350/340 thick)

Spacer, Netural (276/.268 thick}

Shaft. Output (9 teeth)

Gear. Output (35 teeth)

Disk. Brake

Key

Bearing, Thrust

Ring, Retaining

Washer. Thrust

Bearing, Thrust

Chain, Roller (No 4t chain, 24 links}

Washer, Thrust

Bearing, Needfe

Ball, Steet

Washer, Thrust

Screw, Set, 3/8-16 x 3/8

Spring

Screw, Flanged hex hd thread-

forming, 1!4-20 x t-1/4

Screw, Hex hd threadforming.

5/16-t8 x 1-t/4

Washer. Thrust

Bearing, Ball

Washer, Thrust

Bearing, Ball

Washer, Flat

"0" Ring

Seal, Oil

Washer. Cupped

59A

62A

Part

No.

786131

780165

772O98

784342

776274

776313

790007

790OO6

786026

792075

792076

790047

792073

792O85

790025

778197

778198

786019

786027

774833

774834

778248

780107

780042

792018

792020

792006

774832

774831

792074

786067

786088

780153

786144

780150

780152

792001

786142

788071

780049

786143

780151

786145

788070

780031

NOTE:

Part Name

Cai Beadng

Washer, Flat

Co Transaxle

Re 6_ Fork Assy, Shift

Sh Input

Sh Brake (4 Keyed)

Pla Brake pad

Pa{ Brake

Pin Dowel

Locknut, 5/16-24

Washer, Flat

Le\ Brake

Scl Flanged hex hd thread-

forming, I/4-20 x 1-1/4

Scl Ranged hex hd thread-

forming, 1/4-20 x 2-1/4

Holder, Brake pad

Pin Differential bevel

Ge_ Bevel

Pin Drive

Blo Drive

Carrier, Differential (Threaded holes}

Carrier, Differential

Ge_ , Ring (31 teeth)

Washer

Washer, Thrust

Rin Snap

Sc_ Hex hd., 1/4-20 x 2-1/4

Lockwasher, 1/4"

Axl (12-5/16" long)

Axl (16-3/16" long}

Ptu Hex hd, 9/16-18 thread

Spacer

Bracket, Brake lever

Sle (stepped)

Bearing, Needle

Bearing, Needle (capped)

"O' Ring

Sle (stepped)

Rin Square cut

Bearing, Needle (capped)

Sle (stepped)

Bearing, Needle (capped)

Sle Istepped)

Rin Square cut

Bearing, Needte

All component dimensions given in U.S inches.

1 inch ,, 254 mine

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 and 917.250040

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517

CRANKSHAFT

DIPSTICK

CAMSHAFT AND VALVES

OIL PAN

OiL FILTER

OIL PUMP

@_3

"'-1

REPAUB PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 and 917.250040

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517

CRANKSHAFT OIL FILTER

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 82 014 07 Crankshaft 1 52 041 16 "Gasket, oil filter"

2 52 468 03 "Washer, thrust.119i.122 2 52 181 03 "Adapter, oil filter"

(AR.)" 3 X-55-15 "Screw, hex. socket hd 5/16-

52 468 04 "Washer, thrust .128/.13t" t8x1-1/4 (2)"

52 468 05 "Washer, thrust .137/,.140 4 52 050 02 Oil filter

(A..R.)"

DESCRIPTION

3ANISHAFT & VALVES DIPSTICK

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 52 012 09 Camshaft 1 52 038 08 "Dipstick 13-1/2"" blade"

2 52 019 03 Tappet (4) 2 X-25-44 "Washer, plain 5/16"

3 41 755 10 "Kit, retainer (4)" 3 52 032 14 "Seal, rubber"

4 52 413 01 "Rotator, exhaust valve (2)" 4 41 153 01 O-Ring

5 25 089 01 "Spring, valve (4)" 5 52 126 11 "Bracket, oi! tube support"

6 52 016 06 "Valve, exhaust (2)" 6 52 123 20 '%ube, oil fill 11-7/8 ......

7 52 017 07 "Valve, intake (2)" 7 47 139 01 "Plug, hex_ ctsk, 3/4'"'NP.T_F.."

8 52 032 13 "Seat, intake valve stem (2)"

9 230011 "Retainer, intake valve (2)"

)IL PAN

KEY PART

NO. NO.

I X-67-64

2 52 050 03

3 52 199 03

4 X-75-10

5 52 086 12

6 52 032 10

OIL PUMP

DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NOo NO.

"Screw, hex, wash., hd. 10-32x7/ 1 X-280-25

16 (2)" 2 52 144 05

"Filler, oil pickup" 3 52 422 01

Oil pan 4 52 04.3 05

"Plug, sq hd. 3/8 N.RT.F. (2)" 5 52 393 09

"Screw, hex,. wash., hd 5/16- 6 52 096 03

18x1-1/4 (9)" 7 X_67-64

"Seal, rear oil"

DESCRIPTION

"Pin, roll"

"Shaft, oil pump"

"Spacer, shim (A R. max.. 2)"

"Gear, oil pump"

Rotor set

"Cover, oil pump"

"Screw, hex,. wash. hd 10-32x7/

16 (4)"

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 and 917.250040

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517

AiR iNTAKE

BREATHER & VENT

IL !!_1_/3 2

18 17

iGNiTiON

_12

_11

,,71

ELECTRIC START

BAFFLES & SHROUD

REPAUR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR., MODEL NUMBER 917,254460 and 917.250040

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517

AIR INTAKE

KEY PART

NO, NO,

1 X-276-7

2 52 755 83

3 52 755 83

4 52 123 21

5 231032

6 52 082 04

7 45 083 01

8 45 083 02

9 237423

10 X-67-98

11 52 20t 06

12 277093

13 52 112 11

14 52 054 34

15 X-22-9

16 X-50-57

17 X-50-37

18 X-25-79

19 277069

25 113 07

IGNITION

KEY PART

NO, NO,

1 25 755 03

2 X-132-5

3 236602

4 X-67-5t

5 237878

6 210281

7 236473

8 48 t54 01

9 52 313 02

10 51 132 02

11 52 126 08

12 25 086 16

13 52 584 02

14 25 086 15

-- 47 518 33

-- 52 518 17

DESCRIPTION

BREATHER & VENT

DESCRIPTION

"Kit, rectifier-regulator (Includes

2)"

"Screw, H C 1/4-20xS/8 (2)"

Connector

"Screw, H C 10-24x3/4 (4)"

"Kit, stator"

Clip

Connector

Clamp

Grommet

Spark plug (2)

"Bracket, module"

"Screw, hex. wash hd t/4-

20x7/8 (2)"

"Module, ignition"

"Screw, hex wash hd. !/4°20xl

(2)"

"Lead, violet, rectifier-reg.(11 '"' -

14 gauge - uninsulated push on

tab terminals)"

"Lead, white, module to connec-

tor (t2-1/2'' - 18 gauge

insulated push on tab and

uninsulaled push on tab termi-

nals)"

KEY PART

Wing nut t/4-20 NO. NO.

"Kit, cover & tube (Includes 3,4

& decal 52 t t3 30)" 1 X-81-1

"Cover, air cleaner" 2 X-25-12

"Tube, air intake" 3 52 096 18

"Seal, element cover" 4 52 055 01

"Cover, air cleaner element" 5 X-352_39

Precleaner

Element 6 52 326 12

"Seal, air cleaner cover" 7 52 096 08

"Screw, hex wash. hd_ 10-32 x 8 52 032 04

9/16 (4)" 9 52 462 01

"Base, air cleaner" 10 52 096 22

"Gasket, air cleaner (2)" 11 275220

Spacer

"Elbow, air intake"

"Washer, I.T. #!0 (2)" ELECTRIC START

"Screw, slid. pan hd:10-32 x 1- KEY PART

3/4 (2)"

"Screw, slid. pan hd 10-32 x 2- NO. NO.

1/4" 1 52 098 10

"Washer, plain #10"

"Gasket, elbow" 2 X-20-1

"Decal, air cleaner" 3 X-81-1

4 52 755 O5

5 52 755 08

6 52 227 01

7 52 170 03

8 52 227 08

9 52 755 15

10 52 211 03

-- 25 450 03

DESCRIPTION

"Nut, hexo 1/4-20 (2)"

"Washer, plain 1/4 (2)"

"Cover, #2 cylinder valve"

"Gasket, cover (3)"

"Stud, #2 cylinder valve cover 1/

4-20x2-1/4"

"Hose, breather"

"Cover, #1 upper cyl valve"

"Seal, breather"

"VaIve, umbrella"

"Cover, #1 lower cyt valve"

"Stud, #1 cylinder valve cover 1/

4-20x3-1/4"

DESCRIPTION

Starter assembly (includes 4-

lO)

"Washer, lock 1/4 (2)"

"Nut, hex. 1/4-20 (2)"

"Kit, drive (Includes 5)"

"Kit, drive parts"

"Cap, drive end"

Armature

"Cap, commutator end (Includes

9)"

"Kit, brush"

"Bolt, thru 1/4-20x6-7/8 (2)"

"Tag, caution"

BAFFELS &

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 52 063 30

2 48 154 01

3 52 063 01

4 X-67-83

5 52 755 70

6 52 217 01

7 52 46816

8 52 086 11

9 52 124 05

SHROUD

DESCRIPTION

"Baffle, #2 cylinder head"

Clamp

"Baffle, #2 cylinder top"

"Screw, hex wash. hd 1/4-20 x

7/16 (20)"

"Kit, blower housing (Includes 6-

8)"

"Support, upper housing"

"Washer, flat 1/4 (2)"

Screw 1/4-20x5/8 (2)

"Baffle, #1 cylinder head"

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 and 917.250040

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517

CARBURETOR

""" 8

[

,,__ Z--23

,6 !_. TM ...._,,2,

(_,. _>,).2s2e

,- 28

-- 30

_=- 31

6 -- 32

CYLINDER HEAD

EXHAUST

._//t/X' _.fl

.,2

LOW OIL PRESSURE CUTOUT

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 and 917.250040

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517

CARBURETOR CYUNDER HEAD

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 52 041 09 "Gasket, intake (2)" 1 52 041 18 "Gasket, head (2)"

2 52 164 t5 "Manifold, intake" 2 52 755 78 "Kit, cylinder head (2) (includes

3 X-25-44 "Washer, plain 5/16 (4)" 3)"

4 X-6-29 "Screw, HCo 5/16-18x1-1/4 (4)" 3 25 086 07 "Screw, hex. machine 5/16-18x2

5 X-73-23 Plug (4)"

6 X-352-37 Stud 5/16-18xi (2) 4 220534 "Washer, plain 5/16 (18)"

7 25 155 02 "Connector, hose" 5 41 086 02 "Screw, hex_ hal. 5/16-18xl q /2

8 X-77-2 Nut 5/6 (2) (8)"

9 52 853 29 "Kit, carburetor w/gasket 6 52 072 15 Stud 5/16-18x2 (6)

(Includes 10-13,15-32)" 7 X-82-2 "Nut, hexo 5/16-18 (6)"

10 277069

11 52 053 55

12 271030

13 232867

t4 X-67-62

15 25 086 27

16 25 146 02

17 52 14416

18 25 36801

19 25 089 02

20 25 086 26

21 25 089 04

22 25 089 02

23 25 368 03

24 52 090 13

25 25 O89 03

26 25 194 0I

27 25 146 03

28 25 041 04

29 25 757 09

30 25 104 01

31 25 041 03

32 25 100 05

25 757 11

"Gasket, air cleaner"

Carburetor (For information only

not available separately)

"Gasket, carburetor"

"Strap, lifting"

"Screw, hex, wash. hd 1/4-

20x3/4"

"Screw, throttle & choke plate

(4)"

"Plate, throttle"

"Shaft, throttle w/lever & seal"

"Needle, idle fuel adj.."

"Spring, idle fuel"

"Screw, idle speed adj.,"

"Spring, idle speed"

"Spring, main fuel"

"Needle, main fuel"

"Lever, choke"

"Spring, choke friction"

"Ball, choke friction"

"Plate, choke"

"Gasket, bowl"

"Kit, float"

"Bowl, fuel"

"Gasket, bowl retainer screw"

"Screw, bowl retainer"

"Kit, carburetor repair"

EXHAUST

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1 52 281 31 "Shield, heat"

2 52 126 12 Bracket

3 X-25-72 "Washer, plain (3)"

4 52 086 11 Screw 1/4-20x5/8 (3)

5 52 041 14 "Gasket, exhaust (2)"

LOW OiL PRESSURE CUTOUT

KEY

NO.

PART DESCRIPTION

NO,

X-75-23 "Plug, pipe t/8 NPoTF.."

52 755 94 Gasket Set

82 522 23 Short Block

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 and 917,250040

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517

FLYWHEEL

_--2

e_3

FUEL PUMP

GOVERNOF_

_, "_ 25

29 27 i_ 18

s'/ 6 / 15-- % - -_'"- "24

_'_ t 5

PISTON & ROD

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - _ODEL NUMBER 917.254460 and917.250040

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517

FLYWHEEL

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 25 162 01

2 25 086 21

3 25 112 04

4 25 157 01

5 25 086 24

6 52 468 15

7 X-286-17

8 52 025 36

GOVERNOR

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 231355

2 X-25-12

3 237022

4 A-235743-S

5 52 O78 O4

6 X-25-102

7 X-269-28

8 X-25-63

9 52 090 18

10 277341

11 25 431 01

12 25 086 21

13 52 089 07

14 X-81-1

15 X-25-72

t6 52 186 09

t7 52 21! 04

18 25141 03

19 25 t58 08

20 52 079 07

21 52 079 06

22 52 090 14

23 52 089 08

24 52 158 07

25 25 086 15

26 X_67-97

27 235778

28 X-70-3

29 52 086 05

DESCRIPTION

"Screen, grass"

"Screw, hex,. wash., hd. 1/4-

20x5!8 (4)"

Spacer (4)

Fan

"Screw, hexo machine 3/8-24xl-

114"

"Washer, plain"

"Key, square 3!16x7/8"

Flywheel

DESCRIPTION

"Pin, governor stop"

"Washer, plain 1/4"

"Washer, thnJst"

"Kit, governor gear"

"Shaft, governor cross"

"Washer, plain 1/4 (2)"

"Retainer, governor"

"Washer, plain 114"

"Lever, speed contro!"

"Washer, tension"

"Bushing, speed control lever"

"Screw, hex. wash hd. 1/4-

20x518"

"Spring, governor"

"Nut, hex. 1/4-20"

"Washer, plain 114(2)"

"Arm, governor"

"Screw, R_H..sq. neck I/4-20x1"

"Ring, retaining (4)"

"Bushing, linkage retaining (4)"

"Linkage, governor"

"Linkage, throttle"

"Lever, throttle"

"Spring, torsion"

"Bushing, thr.. control lever"

"Screw, hexo wash., hd. 114-20x1"

"Screw, hex. wash hd. 10-24x3/

8 (3)"

Clamp (3)

"Nut, hex. !0-32"

"Screw, hex.. hd. 10-32x7!8"

FUEL PUMP

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 47 086 08

2 X-380-1

3 52 559 01

4 X-25-63

5 25 041 05

6 25 155 02

7 X-426_9

8 52 353 18

9 45 050 01

10 41 353 14

PISTON & ROD

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 52 067 71

52 067 72

2 52 874 16

52874 17

52 874 18

52 874 19

52 874 20

3 52 141 01

4 52 108 09

52 108 10

52 108 11

52 108 12

DESCRIPTION

"Screw, pozidriv T,H, 1/4-20x5/8

(2)"

"Connector, straight"

"Pump, fuel assembly (Includes

4 &5)"

"Washer, plain 1/4 (2)"

"Gasket, fuel pump"

"Connector, hose"

"Clamp, hose (4)"

"Line, fuel"

"Filter, fuel"

"Hose, fuel"

DESCRIPTION

Connecting Rod (Std,) (2)

Connecting Rod (.010) (2)

Piston wiRing Set (Std,) (2)

Piston w/Ring Set (.003) (2)

Piston wiring Set (.010) (2)

Piston wiring Set (.020) (2)

Piston wiring Set (.030) (2)

"Retainer, piston pin (4)"

Ring Set (Std_ & ..003) (2)

Ring Set (.O10) (2)

Ring Set (.020) (2)

Ring Set (,.030) (2)

REPAIR PARTS

20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,254460 and 917.250040

ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517

CRANKCASE

21 _ 4

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

X-82-2

52 468 12

82 755 18

52 016 06

52 031 01

52 316 06

52 755 50

52 072 12

25 086 12

X-269-43

52 078 05

52 030 10

52 030 11

52 030 12

DESCRIPTION

"Nut, hex.. 5/16d8 (16)"

"Washer', flat 5/16 (12)"

"Kit, #1 cylinder barrel (Includes

4-6)"

"Valve, exhaust"

"Insert, valve seat (2)"

"Guide, valve (2)"

"Kit, oil relief"

"Step stud 5/16-18x3/4" ,3/8-

16x5/8"",2"" long(12)"

"Screw, hexo flange 5/16-18x2

(2)"

"Ring, retaining"

"Shaft, governor"

"Bearing; sleeve (Std.) (2)"

"Bearing, sleeve (_010)"

"Bearing, sleeve (.020)"

KEY PART

NO. NO.

13 25 086 10

14 25 086 13

15 41 46801

16 X-352-33

17 52 141 02

18 52 139 08

19 25 086 11

20 52 032 10

21 82 755 19

DESCRIPTION

"Screw, flex. flange 5/16-18×1-

1f2 (3)"

"Screw, hex. flange 3/8-16x3-5I

8 (2)"

"Washer, plain (4)"

Stud 5/16-18x4-1/8 (2)

O-ring

Plug

"Screw, hex_ flange 5/16-18x3-

1/2 (6)"

"Seal, front oil"

"Kit, #2 cylinder barrel (includes

4-6)"

SERVICE NOTES

Attachments That Add to the UsefuRness 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

_w they can help you. This list was current at the time of publication: however, it may change in future years -- more

atl_=chmentsmay 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

:lesigned for easy attaching and detaching. You may order these attachments at most Sears retail stores, catalog sales

3ffices, and through the catalog°

LAWN SWEEPERS let you collectgrass clippings and leaves..

Stock Nov Path Capacity

71-24030 30-in.. 940 cu. fL

71_24032 32-in_ 1Q10cur ft..

71-24033 High-Performance 32 in. 115 cuo ft

71-24038 38-in. 12.5 cu. fto

.AWN VACS for powerful collections Of heavy grass clippings and leaves. All accept Wand attachment to pick up debris

n hard-to-reach places.

Stock No.. Engine Capacity Also Required

71-2452 3HP 12 bu.. 71-26471 chute

71-2447 5HP 25bu,. 71-24474 chute

71-2455 3HP 8bu.. 71-26471 chute

.3ARTS make hauling easy°

Stock Nov Size Capacity

71-24353 4 cur ft., 400 Ibm Dump cart

71-24354 10 cu..ft.. 1,000 lb. Hauling cart

71-24355 10 cu.. fL 1,000 Ibm Dump cart

71-24356 14 cu.. ft.. 1,250 lbo Dump cart

71-24357 17 cu.. fro 1,500 lb. Dump cart

:_OLLER for smoother lawn surface.. 36-inch wide, 18 inch diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibo of weighL

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

;PREADEPJSEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing easy.. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular

Drop type, 36 inch. 12 in..semi-pneumatic wheels.. 100 Ib..capc_y' steel hopper..

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

nylon gear box, stainless steel shaft_

71-24395 Broadcasts 8 to 10 foot swath. 160 Ib. capacity..( covers 40,000sq, ft.)No-nJst polypropytene hopper

and impeller. Vinyl hopper cover_.

71-2416 Broadcasts 6 to 8 foot swath° 50 lb..capacity. Corrosion-resistant construction. Polyethylene hopper.

;ORtNG AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture and nutrients to reach grass roots_ 36-inch swath 24.

_ardened steel coring tips. 150 lb. capacity weight tray.. Stock number 7I-24351

_ERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Tapered 25" steel spikes mounted on 10-in. diameter discs

uncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak it.. Steel weight tray for increased penetration. Stock number

1-2435.

le-icers and sand.

71-24194

71-24394

)E-THATCHER loosens and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pick up. Twenty spring tine teeth.

lselul to prepare bare areas for reseeding 40 inch rear mount: Stock number 71_24303. 38 inch front mount: Stock

umber 71-24.301.

;PRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12-volt source. Includes booms for

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

erbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and liquid fertilizers.

71-2458 50 psi maximum pressure with 25 foot wand length. Sprays up to 25 feet with wand.

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

tOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and QraveL 48 inches wide, 17 inches high, clears 44 inch path when

ngled_ Master lift controle lever for operator ease.. Spnng trip for snow removal on uneven pavement; built - in float for

!ade to follow ground contour. Reversible, replaceable scraper bar_ (Use with tire chains, wheel weights or rear drawbar

eight)° Stock No.. 71-24401

SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type auger handles powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with

simple pin arangement_ Discharge chute adjusts to 240 degree arc from tractor seat 6-inch diameter spout discharges

snow 10 to 50 ft. Lift controlled at tractor seat. (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weight). StockNo.

71-24077

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

71-26945_

WHEEL WEIGHTS provide stability, reduce tearing of tuff when moving on hills, stopping, turning, starting. Provides

extra weight for traction to pull low-loads, lawn vac. Required for snow removal For plowing: one in front frame, one in

right rear tire, two on left rear tire. For snow blower or dozer blade: one on right rear tire, one on left rear tire. 55 pounds,

Stock No. 71_26234. (Front or rear mounting frame bracket Stock No. 71-244360 OR 262235).

CHEVRON TIRES for extra traction. Pair of rear tires mounted on wheels Stock No_ 7t-24166.

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

degree visibility. Hinged metal frame doors with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry Remove vinyl and windshield for

use as sun protector in summer. Stock Noo 71-24172.

_tional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/tempered solid safety glass wind shied with hand operated wiper (Stock No.

71-26t68); 12-vott 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, light

weight, soft, non-abrasive, pliable in all temperatures, durable, stain-tear-puncture resistant, wilt not shrink or stretch).

Stock No_7!-24602.

"TILLER has 8hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue, Chain- drive transmission_ Six 1t

inch diao, one piece heat-treated steel tines.. Tills 30 inch path (Requires sleeve hitch Stock No. 71-24235 ) Stock No,.

71-25249.

*PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts 10 inch furrow. Crank adjustment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width. Heavy

steel landslide for straight forrowing. Stock No. 71-24233.

"DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from I0 to 20 degrees 40 inches wide., Can hook 2 units in

tandem. Stock No.. 71-24234,.

*REAR GRADER/LEVELER BLADE is 42-inches wide operated from driver's seal Reversible steel blade can be angled

at 30 degrees for grading. Reverses for snow plowing._ Stock No., 71-24239_

*SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide.. Prepares ground for seeding, helps weed control. Steel frame holds 5

adjustable sweeps. Adjusts vertically, horizontally, Stock No. 71-25304. Optional accessory for cultivator: steel furrow

opener for wider for wide openings for potatoes, corn, and other deep seeded crops (Stock No_ 71-25305).

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications.. Can be mounted on front of tractor for plowing applica-

tions_ Uses (t) 55 lb. weight- number 71-26234_

*Asterisked attachments require sleeve hitch (Stock No.. 71-24235) for use with master lift system Single pin couples/

uncouples..

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

O'1

SiGHTiNG

GUIDE

ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH

SKY LiNE OR TREE.

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

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

_1_ ally to prevent tlpping or toss of control. Exercise extreme n

MODEL NO.

917,254460

MODEL NO.

917.250040

(without

Mower Deck)

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

20.0 HP TWIN

ELECTRUCSTART

44" MOWER DECK

8 SPEED TRANSAXLE

GARDEN TRACTOR

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

number, ?

The Model Number for your Tractor will be found on the Model Plate

located under the seal

Tile model number Ior tile Engine will be found on the Blower Housing.

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:

o PRODUCT - 20.0 HP GARDEN TRACTOR

• MODEL NUMBER - 917.254460 AND 917.250040

= ENGINE MODEL NUMBER -MV20S - SPEC NUMBER -57517

, PART NUMBER

- PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has

service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians... _rofes-

sional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge

to you, we service what we sell.

• i

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, UL60684 U.S.A.

125895X1E 2.21_90 PRINTED IN U.SA.

Craftsman 917254460 lawn tractor

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