Craftsman 917256522 tractor User Manual

MODEL NUMBER 917=256522

OWNER'S MANUAL

o Assembly

Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

• Service and Adjustments

• Repair Parts

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

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

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

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH.

i, GENERAL OPERATION

. Read, understand, and follow all instructionsin the manual

and on the machine before starting.

° Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine.

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

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

° Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing, Stop

machine if anyone enters the area

° Never carry passengers.

° Do not mew in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.,

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

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

entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

• Slow down before tuming_

° Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

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

before dismounting_

• Tum off blades when not mowing

o Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute..

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial lighL

° Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

° Use extra care when loading or' unloading the machine into

a trailer or truck.

il. SLOPE OPERATION

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

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death_

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

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

DO:

. Mow up and down slopes, not across.

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

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

overturn the machine_ Taft grass can hide obstacles.

,, Use slow speed, Choose a low gear so that you wilt not have

to stop or shift while on the slope°

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.,

° Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine..

. Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction,

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope° If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Donot turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradually downhill, if possible,

° Do notmow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The

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

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

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

sliding.

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

ground

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

i11, CHILDREN

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

presence of children_ Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that

children wilt remain where you last saw them.

° Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible aduIL

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

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

children_

• Never carry children. They may fail off and be seriously

injured or-interfere with safe machine operation_

,, Never' allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

° Use extra care inhandlinggasoline andother fuels_They are

flammable and vapors are explosive

Use only an approved container

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not

smoke,

Never refuel the machine indoors

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a water heater,

= Never run a machine inside a closed area.

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

and keep equipment in good condition.

° Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

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

Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an obiect,

Repair, if necessary, before restarting°

° Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running

• Grass catcher componentsare subjectto wear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the bEade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as

required.

_ Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!H BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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.............. CAUTION: Aiways'"d'isconnect spark plug ' '

wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark PlUg in order to prevent accidental

starting when settlng up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

& WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product con-

tains cfiemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

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cO GI ATLAT P':", , .... g IONS on your urch'_.se of a; Seai's

Tractor, ;it has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured ;to gi;_e _,ou the best possible dependability and

performance. : ,.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authodzed

,Service Center/Department,, We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair

thi s tractor,

=lease read and retain this manual, The instructions will

"enable you to as,_emble and maintain your tractor properly.

_ ,Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

ON A ,PLATE UNDER THE SEAT, . ; ; " .

YOLIISI_OIJLD REcoRD BQT. SERIAL NUMBER A,ND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP tN A SAFE PLACE

FORFUTURE REFERENCE, . i

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement isavailable on this prod;

LlCt. )ntact your nearest Sears sterefor details. '

=. Follow the mstruct=ons under "Customer Respons_b_lt-

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' ! ties and, Storage sections of this owner s manual.

' W_,RNING: This tractor iS equipped with an internal

Combustion engine and should not be used on or near any

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

ered land unless the engine's,exhaust system is equipped

HORSEPOWER: 15,5 .

GAS(_LJNE CAPACITY 1o25 QUARTS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SFISG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 30 PINTS

_GROONDsP'EED '(MPHii ;;_._:FORW,_t_I_:

3rd

4th

.... '. 5th

. ' 6th

. REVERSE:

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

,, REAR: I0 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY

, ' ' ' _" 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN CCA: 190

, .... , .: , ...,, CASE SIZE: UIR

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RJ19LM

(GAP: ,030"), STD361458 :

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: , ,005" ._°007"

:_ ': ..... .iEXHAUST; .009 I'.,o011"

1o4

2.3

3.5

4.5

5.7

1,[1

(if be maintained :!

_; in :_rking orde_: bythe operator, "._f

• in the ,state of california the ab'ove "is required by law "=,

(Section 4442 of the Cal fornia Public Resources Code) .... .

Otherstates may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on _;";

federal lands., A spark arrester for the muffler is available ..

through you_: nearestSears Authorized Service Center/

.Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual)o

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY oN CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

wori_nanship_

This Warranty does not cover:

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

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

• Repairsnecessary because of operatorabuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the

equlpmenta,ccordingto theinstructions contained in the owrier's manual, '

• Riding equipment used forcommercial or renta! purposes.

.... LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

r ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any batter,i inctudedwith this riding equipment proves defective in material or

workmanship arid our_testingdetermines the batte_;;wiHnot hold a charge, Sears will reptacethe battery at no chargeo

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

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

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

".,'OURNEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER, (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAfLABLE AFTER 30 DAYS

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

WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES,

Th!s Warranty gives you specific lega! rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state,

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO,, D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATESI IL 60!79

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ..................... :.......,...L..; 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-19

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

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

INDEX ............................ ;............................................... 4

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

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

INDEX

:._:: _,-',_;;. Acce_ones;.._.4**r,,_.;._,_) .......... ; ........ J,.,_!.,,5

v'!. :. Carburetoro.................................. 25

; _ " ' M6wer_

" ': " Front-To-Back ........................ 21

i Side-To-Side ..................... ;..o.21

.... -i:Throttle Control Cable....; ............ 24

• _AirFiti_i;Engine ....... !........................:o.18

; AirScreen, Engine • ........................ 18

:A_sembly ........................................... 7-9

Battery:

Charging

...................

;

.................

7-8

' _ Cleaning ............................... ;........ 17

,OPERATION .......................................................... 10-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

Widng Diagram .............. ;L,.:....... 30

Engine',

Air Rlter..,.._ ......... ;....................... ! 8

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

Cooling Fins, Engtne '.................... 18

Oil Chdng_ .L.,_,.,. ..... =,o_..L.o._..... 17

Oil Level ...... ;.......................... 13,17

Oil Type ..... ............. ;.................... 17

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

Repair Pads ,.,,_...................... 48-53

Staffing.......................................... 14

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

Oil:.;

Cold Weather C0ndition_ ....... 13,1

Engine ................................... ............ t7

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

Operation ...... ,_._........................... 11-t4

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

Options_

Accessories._, ............................... 5

, Spark Attester ........................... 3,40

Parking Brake ............................... t 1-12

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

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

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

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. . C6nnecting ...... _;........................ ,7-8 F

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' ?:".:',; .i.__r:.,!_Sta_ingwith W_ak Batte_, ,.#_;,_,23, :: .; _Flltem: ....... • _,:,-:i.' ':'.:;':':_,::%_ ;' "','L /'•,, ,',", R_airP,a_s _'`' -_," ".." 30-47 :,i_:!

,:,,,,_............:_trnlnals .............. . ......_.,:.,_......... i _.,, ....... -,Fue!_.,,.._.,,_............................. ,.... 19, ...... _.,..k.,_,.._^._,._., ,, , ,, ,, ;, _ _......

• '. ,Hemova_tHeplacemem..... ,.-.: zz Storage .......... _:........................... .'_ * R;-,.^ ' 22

Removal/Replacement,: ...... ;,. 22

Blade:

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

Replacement ............................ L., 16

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

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

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

Customer Responsibilities .............. 15-19

Engine:

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

Air Screen, Engine .......... :......... t8

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

Cooling Fins, Engine ............ L; !8

Engine Oil ........;....................... 17

:" Fuel Filter ................................ 19

' Spark Plugs ............... _,_........ _.. 19

TractoP.

• Blades ..,,._ ........................ ; 16

LubricationChad ................ _.... 15

M&intenance Schedule ....... _;_'.15

Tire Care ......................... 8,16,23

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

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

Hood Removal/Installation ............... 24

Leveling Mower Deck .......... ,.o..,.:_.;_,..21

LubricationChert ........................._............15

Maintenance Schedule ........................ 15

Mower:

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

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

Blade ShaqDentng.;........ :,.:.,.. .... 16

Blade ReplacemenL .........o.,o"....... t6

Cutting Height .:._...........:";°':;i--; 12

installation; ...............:..;........ _. ......20

Operation :..................................... 13

Removal: ...... ......... ;...... :......_...._.,.20

Mowing Tips.::..: ........ ::o;.................. :. 14

Muffler ..,; ................. :......................... 19

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

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

Fuse _

.........................

...........................

Hood Removal/!nstallation ......... 24

Motion Drive Belt

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

Mower Blade Drive Belt

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

Mower Adjustment:

Front-to;Back ........................... 2!

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

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

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

Tire Care .............................. 8,t 6,23

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

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

Specifications ,_;.......,...................................3

Sta_ing the Engine 13-14

Steet'ing Wheel

........

.......................

7,23

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

Storage ::,.:._-.;.............i ...................:...... 26

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ..:,..24

Tires ..... .......................................;,o8, t6,23

Trouble Shooting Chad ....................27-28

Tran§axle Repair Parts ................. 46-47

Warranty o:..;................................... ;,.......... 3

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

Wirin'g Schemaiic :.......;_._.:..,':.o:.......... : 29

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AIR RLTER BLADES BELTS 1

::_',!.i,_vattachlngand detaching.' ' ' '' "

;

. _: i,AERATORpI_0motes deep root growth for a healthy lawn,. Ta-

.i.! !.. pered 2_tnch steel spikes mounted on 10- nch diameter discs

:',' i:. [hunctijre h0}es In"s0il at close intervals to let'molsture soak In.

" Steel Weigli|'tray for increased penetration. ' "

............ ! i youcollectgrass p ngs,andleaves a

:'- :nearer looking _awno _w0 vermanex containers hold

.in these attachments;(: . Contact i

;ssorlesandattachments your tractor, .''_ _,.:, : .". ' " ,: _;

do not 'requi're additional hitches orconversi0n kits,(those that do are

:SNOW BLADE for snoW:_

, an'd _re !design'ed for easy

,lowers

ievers_ble scraper

bar_ . i_0r rear drawbar

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck tO reduce

Chances of %calping" on uneven terrain°

GANG HITCH letsyoutow2 or;3pull:behind attachments at once,

Suchas sweepers, dethatchers., aerators (not for use with rollers,

cartslot other heavy attachments)°

GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce

Chancesof "scalping" on uneven terrain° For mower decks notso

equ!ppedo

MULCH RAKFJDETHATCHER loosens Soil and flips thatch and

matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup° Twenty spdng fine

teeth, Usefuttopreparebareareas forseeding, Availablefor front

or .rearl mounting, HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION

SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch nto arge hopper. Mounts behind tractor.

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

' mul.ch_ discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional)without

changing blades, For models not equipped as 3-m-lConvertible

: mOwers. '< See MOWER in the Repair Parts section of this

_; RAMP.TOPS AND FEET let you toad and Unload tractor from a

;: I_iC!_Uptruck_: Usewith 2 xeor2x 101umber: ,

ROLLER.!fot Smoother lawn s_ifface, 36-inch wide,'18-inch

diameterwater.tight drum holdsupto390 Ibs. ofweight. Rounded

edges prevent harm to turf. AdjustaUIe scraper automatically

cleans drum.

• all0w.'mole: ';.:- ::'I

reach ;grass. roots. 36_inch sw;ath. 24 =''!

.... tips; t50 lb. Capacity weight tray. spray i:

_ EASY Olt;'DRAIN VALVE n_akes oit changes easier, faster, cides ...... "..... " -,._

; " "' .... SPREADERJSEEDERSmakeSe_d ' '

and weed

ing easy. Broadcast Spreader's_arealso useful r granular de-:_

icers andsand. "- , _ _

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SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippingsand leaves.

TILLER has 5 hp engirie and 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds', ":5,"!

cuffivate and compost garden residue, :Tiller_has its own bu It-in' :::_

lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch° :,;o_;_

Fits any lawn, yard orgarden tractor. Simpiy hook up to thetractor _";i!

drawbar and gol Optional accessories convert unit for !'.':i

dethatching aerating, hilling...without, tools. ' ., :. :._i!i

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross .:,'._

links give smooth ride, ou!standing traction. " ' •

TRACTOR CAB has hea,,_y,duty vinyl fabric over tubular"steel i ;_!_

,frame,'ABS plastictop;Clear plasticwindshield offers 360 degree ;i".i..i-'_i'

visibility."Hinged metal db0mWitH catch, ..Keecs Operator warm i"'_i_

and dry: Remove vinyl.sides and windshields for use as sun i.";_

protector"I_tsumme]',. Optional:._iccess(_ries' include: tinted_i:i!ii!i_

tempered _olid safety glass Windshieldwitt-_handoperaltedwiper; .if!,_;_

12-volt al_ber.caution tight'for mounting on cab top : - ..!_. _

VACS for powerful collectio5 of heayy grass clipoines a='idleaves'-':? ;:_

Optlor_al wand attachment to ptck;updebns in_ard-to-rea_;h ,, _

place's'. VAC!.CHIPPER !hc!udes a Ch!p'p_F-Shi'edder_' ::_" <'/::L,I i_:

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snov_ t:e°movalapplications.i:) !!_.

Uses (1) 55 Ib.weight. ......... : :"

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed tract on fOP::il,il,.:;.

snow removal or dozing heavy materials. : ' .... ,," !:';;

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,._... _ _,,.;';_!,_',

Parts Bag contents shown full size

,(i) HexBolt

3!8"-16X 1

" '(1) Large FtatWasher

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Hex B0lt

•1/2-13 x 1

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3116

x 12 Gauge

, ,LookWos.eo

Washers ;"_'}

O __3/4__6Gau_e.,L=_j

.. . . ...... (2) Weld Nuts ;#10 _!=J.,.

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

(2) Washers !.__"X

9/32 x 5/8 x16 Gauge ((_

(2) Lock Washers !/4 'q_"

Parts packed separately in carton

• Parts bag contents not shown full size

_ (2)Washers:_/__,

• ._ _ x 7/8 x 14 Gaug e

I /_,j )) _ lock Nuts

\ L./'//(2) Gauge _ '

Wheels . "

Steering

Extension

Shaft

Slope Sheet

! , ,.

Steel;ing Wheel

• •Adapter

(2) Keys

: ,Steering:

Wheel

insert

(2) Latch Hook

Assembtys

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YoiJr new tractor ha,_been assembledat thefactory'wi{h excel_tion"of tllose parts left unassembled for shipping purposes° ' "

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

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 5/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive rachet

INSERT

318 HEX BOLT

_K WASHER

(2) 7.116"wrenches Phillips Screwdriv.er " .

,_ (1) lt2":wfen.ch Tire i:iressurega_uge

, ...i__(;-I),9/..,t61!.w_ench ,: Utillty_kdlfe ;i. ,.:L_,,.'._L,:, .!.. _,

'.:'::<;it'.'i',,W.,hil_7+,_g..ht)<qt,,_leff;hand iS _rl+e.nlt#nlli÷l.n:;ihis:manual, "it_. -

',TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

""" .Remove all abcessibleibosb parts ana,6brts cartor_s

. :'::_.f,r.'bm=carton(See l_age 6);, _- i ;, . ' =:.

* U!_,Cdt, from top to' bottom, al0ni] lines on all four Co"mers ;"

: of carton, and lay panels flat ..... " . ....

,= .,.Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

• remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID_ • , :

6 hex_bolt

iMPOR_i_,Ii,_it: TI'GHTIENBOL"I:_AND

•lB'22,-:FT"LBS TORQUE_ " _:.... _.' _:.i!

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

p,Jshdown to secure,

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

° Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward°

,, Slide steering wheel adapter onto steering shaft exten-

sion.

= Position steering wheel and sleeve assemblyso cross

bars are hor!zontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter.

° Assemble large flat washer, 31810ckwasher, 3/8 hex

bolt and tighten securelyo

° Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel,

•; Rembve protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMovE ANY STAPLES

INSKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS.TO ROLL OFF SKID. : ' . "

T0, ROLL :tRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera;.','

ti0ii Section for location and function ofcon-.

tro!s)

• Press liftlever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to

' : its highest position. . " "

° Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal,

• P!ace gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•. Roll tractor backwards off skid.

• Remove banding holding dischargeguard up against

tractor,

5/16 LOCKNUT

LOWER

STEERING

SHAFT

5!16 HEX BOLT

,r , # / I

i FIG. 1 '

CONNECTBArrEm'(SeeFi s. and

CAUTION: Do not 'short battery

terminals. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

_' flrstto prevent sparking from accidental

grounding. _ i _ _ ; :.

., . Rem6_,eCarboardi_aci_ingfr_rhseaipanancl lift seat '_i_:

_ pan_0raL_edpos!ti0n, .... ;"i: " : _ _ " : :

• Be sure ba.tterY dralr_ tube is attache d :to battery box..i •

• Rem0_ie te_'mtnalpr0tectlvec.apsand discard.

° If this battery is'put into service after month and year.

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

° FirstconnectRED battery cabte to positive (_-)termina! .

with hex bolt, flat washer, tock washer and hex nut'as

shown. Tighten securely.

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ADAPTER,,.,, ." . I :")'""'

• , ? -

EXTENSION SHAFT "" '"

I=T

_:_ = 'connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) term[-

na! with remaining hex bolt, fiat washer, lock washer SEAT

. and hex nut. Tighten securely. "

. •Close battery box door° SEATPAN

Open battery box door for:

.. ° Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- SHOULDER

'::'i;:i ware), , : BOL.T

.. • , lnspectibn for corrosion.

_':':' PROTECTIVEI//I",\ ..... :: WASHER . ' :.

,_';i .:CAPS _//])] .... ' ' ' ,' ; ,'::-

'.. ": . WASHER --- _.---:--_ - _--.--- ":,, :,_:i:

: CHECK:TIRE PRESSURE, " ' "

, HSX _h;iiiies o1_your tracioi:----'-": "were _b_erinilated at the factory for ;'::_!.

: !!!,::,.:__:_ .:: ..:. ;BOLT" _ 5 $_il_lStfig'PbrPOses. Cbrr_cttire press'ure ts irnp6rtant for _..::

...... ' '. :.,.:: best cLttting"Defformance,'.i._".,. ,. i ;;. :':' __;

.... : : ,,:_iiRe'd(_e;"ii_:a'pres_ure'!'t0 PSi sh0wn':in "PRODUCT

, :_ :-: SPECIFIGATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. .!.

NEGATIVE

' i !

mower housing 'should be properfy

OUSING" in the

::=

PAN

BATTERY

BOX

DOOR

FIG, 3

INSTALL SEAT(See .Fig, 4)

Adjust Seat before t!ghtening adjustment bolt,

Remove ca_rdb0ard packing onseat pan.

•Placeseat on seat pa.n and assemble Shoulder bolt,

e dj's i ioCt< h d!Ass mblea u tmentbol, was er_n flatwasher

Ioo_ely_ Do n0ttighten. -," .. : . ,:

Tighten shoulder bolt securelY., ';_,- .

Lower Seat into operating position and sit on Seat.

° Slide seat Untiia comfortable position is reached Which

allows you to press clutch!broke pedal all the way

down=

:, Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

° Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.

•. •8

motion and -

mbwer blade drive i0elts in _ arid Adj'ustments

,-sectionof this manual : :Verify that the belts are routed

correctly_ ': • :

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After .you learn how to Operateyour tractor, check to see

that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustrnents section of this

manual°

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 5)

Assemb.Ie gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface,

_, Adjust mower to desired cutting height (see .':TOAD-

" JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT_' in the Operation

section of this manual). ' _ " '= "

,. -With .mower' in desired height of cut position, gauge

" Wl_eelsShould be assembled sb they are sUghtly off the

. gr0iJhd: Install gauge wheel ,in appfopriatehole with

-":-' s|pulder bblt, i3i8" washer and 3/8-i6 10cknut and

i' t!ghtens_.curely:,: _":_.:... ? ,;.: '_' ....

° Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in

same adjustment hole.

; :,,

_.: '_ ,_, i:,._,./i. ¸ :_ _. _! _ ,' ........, _, _ 4 :,,,. _ ,,.. . _ •• -_ ii,:'_i.,-•

• ,11,1,11 Ill I I_1' " , ....... i ,,,i ....... i i' i Ill [ ,,, _"

GAUGE WHEEL

MOUNTING

BRACKET ""_-

........?.... ': FIG, 5 _

_'(S

Figs. 6 & 7) '

_=: :Instal! two latch hooks to mulcher piate using screw,

" .*_iash_r, lock washeK and weld nut as shown. : • _ '

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

. _,_weld;nut from the top with hook pointing downl, _. _

TO€O,w,TToBAGG'NGo.

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.

Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of

optional grass catcher accessory.

DEFLECTOR

LATCH

HOOKS

:, F!G. 7

./,

' *,r

•*!

WELD NUT FROM THE TOP

HOOK POINTS DOWN

LOCK

WELD WASHER

NUT\\

LATCH

WASHER

MULCHER

PLATE

LOCK

WASHER

FIG. 6

HOOK

" ._

WELD

NUT

_rr',

{,'

,/" All assembiy instructiohsf_ave been completed.

/ No rehlaining loose parts in carton.

,f Battery is propeflyprepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps)_

,/" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely,

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

the tires were overinflated at the factory),

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

front-to:rear for best Cuttingresults. (Tires must be

propedy inflated for leveling)° •

J" Check mowerand drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around Puiley s and inside all belt keepers.

/ Checkwiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are pi'operly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

_XTRAA TTENTIOAI TOTHE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS: • .

Z Engirle oi! is'at _'rbper levei_: '

/ Fuei tank is"filledwith fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

,z Become familiar with all Controls- their location and

function° Operate them before you start the engine.

/ Be sure broke system is in Safe operating condition.

..........._:i__I_!_ .................... ,,........... _..................._,,,,_,_.....,,_ :,_:,_,_

; OPERATION _ •__:>.._'"._..,

ui i ii r '

These symbols may appear or] your•tractor or in literaturesupplied withthe product, Learn and understand their meaning,

:BA_ERY ,_CAUTIQN_0RREVERSE

._. , . 'ENGINE ON

ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE

MowER LiFT

• *;_[,A

::,>.:-

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW =ARKING BRAKE

: _ii'ili iGNI"I:ION !

A_CHMENT

(3LUTCH ENGAGED

lfi't

D6NGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

: !{

• _, , ;

. , -4-. _ _,, . _ ...... • _•" ..... _." '. ..... _ • ',.',= _" _ _ "'_ _":_••_ _ _•_ ' ' ': •: _ ".. _' •': !_ :•'_ _."."•'_'_" ' _ '_'• :" _;';'.' ;_ ',_•_"_'_'_;_"";_ ¸" ':_ _":,_ ,_:;;':." •_! i,_-'•':•;!_ "'_¸ _i ¸•' "i_':_,',:'!_

.*,_,_ '_,_;_, _ ,_ ,; . _-_, _x _ ._ ,, _ . _ . _. ,. • _ _ • . ,-,., ,_ - , ,,, , , ,_ _ , ,, _, ._ , .... • _ ,_ :_- •

. 3j

•;' • , _ : ..... ...... .................................. , ,

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR : _

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

Compare the illustrations withyour tractor to familiarize yourselfwith the locations of various controls and' adjustments. Save _,::

:thlsmanual for future reference,

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCHLEVER

' i"" " . AMMETER .... ..,.:.•

_IGBRAKE

FIG.8

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute,

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the

_0wer bl_.des, or Other attachments mounted tO Your

tractor. . :

UGHTSWITCH: Turns theeI_eadlight;son and off,

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL::: Usedfo; staffing 'and

cbntr_ilingengine speed,

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used fordeclutching and brak-

Ing the tractor and starting the engine,,

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the

brake positior_.

GEARSHIFT LEVER; Selects 'the speed and direction of

tractor,

ATTACHMEN"r LII_ LEVER: Used to raise and lower the •

mower deck or otherattachments mounted, to your tractor, _,'"

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to reiease attachment lift ' i;,,i_

lever when changing its position. "' _ '

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the

engine, ' '

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the rnower "

cutting height ...... :

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

(-).

i•

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

result In severe eye damage.Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your

tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask

over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

', r HOWTO USE YouR

TRACTOR hm'E: Under certain conditionswhen tractor'is standing ._:,

, , .... . idle with the engine running,hot engine exhaust ga:sesmay i :i_:',i

_! _:'_'_:;T'n._T pAI_KiNGBRAKEIS_ Fit_, 9'1 cause "brbwning" of grass, To.eliminate this possibility,

..... -, _ ,.:,:,....... : _ ..... _ ..... ,.: .... ._.0_..... _........ , .,- ..... a!V_assto en Inewhensto tn tractororl tassareas.

..".r;__.-,.;,:sw_t(}h,":'When:,ertglne:_S:..mnntng; any.attempt ..by the _ I, __:' ':: P_^_rn'n_._."_^_,,,_ =,,_, ,,._,_,-,, •_,_,,,. I '•;

_:t

ir .#'f'

::_,; ': CONTROL RwARD AND BACKWARD (See

_', ':" . " \ " ,_POSITION"" , •:"

'_' :_ "TO MOVE FO ,

;ed and ':

' _.:: . ":_ 'i"" • MoVe gearshift` lever todesiied position_

:_;! • Slowly release ctu{ch/brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTAN'[: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP

...I "DISENGAGED" BEFORE SHIFTING oR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE

\ PosmoN TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL TRAN SAXLE

"DRIVE" POSITION HEIGHT AD,_USTMENT KNOB

" FIG. 9 : , TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

.(See Fig. 9)

STOPPING (See Fig. 9) The cuttingheight iscontrolled by turning the height adjust-

MOWER BLADES - ment knob in desired direction.

° •Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po- ° Turn knob clockwise (/_t) to raise cutting height.

: .Siti°n° ° TLim knob counterclockwise (IPL--_)to !ower cutting

GROUND DRIVE - heighL

• ..Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position° The cutting height range is api_roximately 1-.1/2"to 4". The

• _Move gearshift lever t0 neutral (N) position, heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with '

the engine hot running. These heights are approximate

ENGINE _

and may Vary depending upon soil conditionsi height of

' = _ Move throttle controlto stow (,_) position, _ _ • grass and types of grass being mowed_ - .. '

: _:NOTE: Failul'e to move throttle control toslow (,_!,) *' TheaveragetawnshouldSecuttoapproximately2-1/2

position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may inches during the cool seasonand to over 3 inches ....

cause engine to "backfire", during hot months.. For healthier and bettei' looking

° "T'urn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key. lawns, mow offer} and after moderate growth. .

' Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent • For best cutting performance, grass 0vet 6 inches in

IJnauth0tized use_ height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

,, Never use choke to stop engine° relatively high; the second to desired height,

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens_

ing Switch° Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat

Withthe engine runningand the attachmentclutchengaged

w!l! shut Offthe engine.

i ,llllll i,, i i .......... ...................

• To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal.

. Make all turns sl0wly.

TO TRANSPORT

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

..... ....

i_ CAUTION: Do not drive Up or dOWn ,!

• hills with slopes greater than 15° and |

....... d° not drive across any slope. ; I

• : .

_ C_6os'ethe Slowestspeed before _tartidg Up or down

,_ : Avoid stopping or changing speecl on hilis'o!

° If Slowing is necessary, move throttlecontrol lever to

slowerposition.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake_

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

allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as yo u restart

movemenL

.13

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

'gasoline with a minimum Of87 octane, (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

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

Pu_:chasefuel in quantities that can'be used within 30

days to assure_fuel freshness. '

IMPQRTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

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

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that" alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attrai:t'rnoisture Whichleads t0 Separ_.tion and formation of

acids,idUi'in'g storage: • A0idJogas _can damage the fuel

system6f_an engine While in storage. To avoid engine

Croblems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor:

age 0f_30_days or longer.: Drai'n the gas tank, start the

englpe add let it run untii the fuel I nes and carburetor are

empty, iuse fresh fuel next Season. See Storage Instruc-

tiOnsi{oi';"ad_iiiohal informati0no' Nearer use engine or !:

carb_retS'r"€leaner products in the fuel tank' or permanent

damage _may Occur.

CAUTION: 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.

.... OPERATION

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

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9) * When operating attachments, select a ground speed

When Startingengine for the first time or if engine has run that will suit the terrain and give best performance of ' '_

outof fuel, itwill take extra crankingtime to movefueHrom the attachment being used.

thetank to the engine...... ...... : : ................ .

= : Depress clutch/brake peda! and set parking brake. F ----..--- .._ ......; ............... .,_'_ :.

. _'_ • • Place gearshi,ft lever in neutral (N) position. ,_,,

_;":_;;'; iMove atta(;hment ciutch to=DISENGAGED"posi{i_n, " ' -_ "_ " I :i).;i

::'._' p0Sition; .tryagain: :_ "_i.. _?:.:i:: ' " _"_:""' ........ " .... ......... *

i,:',..,',:",;.Wfie'ne'r move:throttiecdrltr01to_esired, , _&. 11 - "" ' "" ':_

J?i"

:, _ A_low engine to warm Qp'fora few mihU{es .6ef_r'e* !:'i

" .:. engaging drive or attachmentSo : ; ,...:.,::-.i : iMPORTAN;r: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP ='_";:

NOTE: if 'at a high altitude (above 3OOOfeet), or in cold MOWER .HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND :'

temperatures"(below 32 F), the CarburetOr:fue! imtxture _RASHo ,CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. " ':';

• mayneedto bbadjusted for best erigineiCeffOrmance: See i * The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- ':"i

. !";'g'O ' JST CARBURETOR" tn the Service and !Adjust- timeSthelawriandtheyreduce'_them in size so thatgrassaS.i"ii'

..... manual. ', '' '' i_not{ced.: _Als.o, rass witi .....

should be prope_'|yleveled ira" ;t mow_g

performan'¢e: See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in

:,"i,._ the Service and Adjustments section of this manual

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

': ruing. . " . :'

Ddve 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 dtstrib0tion of

. _c.lippirlgs and more uniform cutting.

o:-: When mowing large areas, start by turning to the tight

so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,

!ences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds; mow

in the opposite direct!on making left hand turns until

fin!she d (SeeFig: 11 )_ "" . ' " "

•,-. If.grass is extremely .tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-

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

desire,dhq!ght, _ " , . ; . . . . .

=-. Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass Wiflplug

mower and leave undesirable clumps, Allow grass tO

,_r'" allY'before mowing. . • : ....

/"" AlwaYs Operate e_gine at full throttle When mowing to

' assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material, Regulate ground speed by select-

'. ing a low enough gear to give the mower Cutting

. performance as welt as the quality of cut desired.

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

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

will not be expose d to the direct sun.

For best results, adjust the m0wer cutting height Sothat

the mower cuts offonly the top one-third of the grass

blades (See Fig. 12). For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut and mow slowly°

Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-

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

pletely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut,

mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

Change your cuttingpattern from week to week. Mow

northto south one week then Change to east to west the

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining

Of the lawn.

grasstends " '

interferes withthe mulching action.

FIG. _12

RESPONSIBlUT|ES

Check Brake Operation if if

Check Tire Pressure ..... _ I_ t_ " '" ..... _ ..... -

. T Check fOr Loose Fast,ners . |V P . I +' l_. , i##', ' " ::i:' i:":::_: :' '

SharpenlReplaceMowerBades ; I ' 1 " !_4 - ' ' ' ' ," .... ' ' "

0 Clearl Battery arli]Term[nals ..... _..... _.,_. " " • _,, . ..... :-. : ', +," +,_.,, .+

' | = t _"t--,_

:; :AdjdstBadeB(_ltis):TehslonY_ i:. ':- ! . ' _+ : ' ': $_'5 ..... : ;"'..... _.: .....:'. i:.

_" +', • i:::: :A_j_stM°tj_nDdveBelt(_) Tens!oil . . '. i :" i:i:_:::Vs ':i :::::I : ':;:i:, !!:!:. , ::

..... Che kEngram"o, Le i;""::":: "

Change EngineOil" .:' :. .....

?./+,

:'+

" 3_. if equlpppd win'oil filter+change oil every 50 hours, +._ "'

' ' " : + :;4- Replace blades more Oftenwhen mo'wing in sandV soil

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Th'ewarrantyon thistractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence+ To

receivefull valuefrom the warrant,!,operator mustmaintain

tractor as instructed inthis manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properlymaintain your tractoro

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

thismanual should be checked at least once each season.

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

. : Or replace air'filter, and check blades and belts for

. • 'wear: A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuet mixture and help your engine run better

' . andlast longer.

......

BEFORE EACH USE .::

• ;Che+€k engine oil level° +_

• Check brake operation+ . "

, Check _tirepressure.

= Check for loose fasteners+

CLUTCH

PIVOT(S)

(_) SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

: :;[

{ F

PIVOTS [

@ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE - ::

': _+,

® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "+ENGINE" SECTION ::i,i''!

1MPORI:ANT:" DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS ,!;.!i

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS . VISCOUS LUBRt-: +_+_

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST.AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN++_+I'+_::i

THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS IF YOUiS'._-::I+

FEEL'THEY MUST BE LUBRICATEDI USE ONLY A DRY, POW-:II'_:_,'_

15 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY, " .,_._,.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing.anyma!nte-

n_nce.

• ,,BRAKE OPERATION

.... If more than six (6) feet Stoppingdistance

_i.__•_ in highestgear_thenbrake mustbe adjusted.

_":.;',' ST BRAKE In the Set'vice and A_ljusF

"_" thismanual). '. ;_ ' " _ , ,

MANDREL

,'??_

NOTE; We do not recommend sharpening blade- but ifyou

do, be sure the blade is ba_anced_

NOTE; Do not use a nail f0_b_lan,c!ng t_ladeJThe lobes of

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

_/8" B BLA.,,,DE

,:. :_ FIG. 14 ....

-. - • • •

CUSTO

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery chargingsystem which is suffi-

cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the

baffery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

° Keep battery and terminals clean.

,, Keep battery boltstighL

, KeeP.Small vent holes Open.

NOTE; Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Checkyour engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oilo

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and

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

tractor is riot used for 25 hours in one year.

,is6onnePt BLACK battery cable first., then RED bah'

i_ Cableand refd0$eba.ttery fi'6m tractor. ...... ;

inse the battery with plainwater and dry° _ "

Iear_t_rminals and batte_:(_ibie ends with wire brush

dilbright.- : : " "

_ai termirlals with grease:'_':_:bt_roleumjelly,

" .:' ',"'/ Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

: . i. " Assembly section of this manual).

Ctteck the crankbase oit levei:befoi'e starting the engine

and .after each eigSt(8) houi's Ofoperation. ;,Tighten oil till

, cap/dipsticksec_r.e!y,_ach time yog,lcrieck l_heoil level '::'

b_tern_ideterfi_e_bi:er'_HgeexPectedbef6re oil change.

All oilmust meet:A?i s_erviceclassification SFor SG. ii._

-".. Be sure tracio¢is Onieveisurface,,

° Oil will drain m0re freely when warm.

Catch oil in a.suitable €ontaine n

Remove oil fill €_ip!dipsticko Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engi.ne _/lien changi'ng oil

Remove drain Plug.

. After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten se.curely. •

o - hotl felldipstick tube. Pour

see

this. ,

ms_le free fr'om build-up of dirt•and cl_affwliich

.ca.n'restdctcooling.

'ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Oniy use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

€lassificationSF or SGo Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade

according to your expected operating temperature,

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

"F '-20'i : 0" : 30" :32" 4o" , 60" 80" . lo0'

°C-30" " ' -20 = ".. i.-:tO'. " 0" " 10" . 20' 30' 40'

ILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

FIG, 16

':" :,

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) _ CLEAN AIR SCREEN(See Fig. 18)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air'filter° Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent

Clean the foam pre-clean_r after every 25 hours of opera- engine damage from overheating=.Clean with a wire brush

t on or every season, Service paper cartridge every 100 or compressed air to remove dirt and'stubborn dried gum

hours of operation or every season, whichever occursfirsL fibers.

Service air' cleaner more often under dusty conditions. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig, 18) '_:

,_ Remove knob(s) and cover.

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

preVent _englr_edamage from oVerhea!!ng.'. _ :_'._

,. ;,,, and d psttck_td_e,asi_bf_bly._ff;ei_jjlne_ _'_ ,Y:: 'i "_:

• _. 06vet oil filt op'_ptn'gto:pi'_Ve_t_ent_ 6.fdirt;'

€lelahengine c6011ngfinsi:i;_:i ::, : , , ' :i'"

, ": ,. if Vehjdirty Or'damaged, fe_plac6i_re_cleaner, _;' ." To reasse_hl_ie.i:i;evei's_abgve piOceclure.. :_i,i

: • Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge,

Reinstall cover and secure with knob(si.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

' - Remove cartridge nut,

- Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from en-

tering carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent

debris from entering carburetor.

', !

CARTRIDGE. • o .

, PLUG

COVER KNOB

ENGINE COOLING FINSFIG. 18

COVER _ _j CARTRIDGE NUT

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

FIG. 17 _ ' •

i ,

CLAMP

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

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

• SPARK PLUGS'

_: Repiace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

_+easonor after every 100 hours of 0pemti0n; whichexJer

° + Occui'sfirst:: Spa_plug type +andga_5setting are shoWnin /

+,:'+-,._PI_QD.+UCTSPECIFICATIONS' on page 3 ofthis manual. FU_,, +/

,.+,:.:.: ,_L+_:+;_.L:,,+++;;':;+:+.:;:;:;::-,++,.,:+_+:_.:.<j.;,.;+u_,,:_+,`:.-. +:, . :. +, ' ,, :. ,. + _.:j::_'+++.'...:....... . r+_!_.n" -

:":.',:'+:+,'_"_'_''+; '" t + ...... ::_',++ .t'"+ +' . +'+-'+' ' .+'_'" " ," +; '":. , ! .. ' ' . ' ..' ' "

,+!_._.':,¥+,'+_+,++, tq_!+,_'++_,+,:_+.+_,j_+.,,,j,*_++_.,,÷-,;,_++.,+_ +,-.++ ,, +/'. +, _ ?.,., .,,, ++ ,, ., _ +, . _ .,+ + / : .,' , . . •

............. _ ..... .,.,,,,,+.,,,+,-,+.,....... ..,., • -..+,+,.....,...,_ + • ........+,,. • ................ ........ FIG. 19

y}++.':_+..:r:!_,e+f.+_el:_ittersho_!d, be,,r.epMced once each seasop.,tf fuel; ; ...-:, ; +._, ' : + ., ' +,

,.:,; _ ,_.. .,_,._+++ _ ._:..._:+. ,- +.,+,_,.++ . +.,+ : ,..+. + +. ,,,,_ : ii_. • ;, ++.: = . : + . _....

L+;'' ,+:,.._-+fJltet+:b_comesclogged, obstructmgfuel flow to carburetor, ......... .... . +. +: .....

_'.'+::+:rei_l,det_ent:ismqui_ed_:+,+'::" ; " " '+ , . ' . CLEANING .:" : "

,- ",-.,, • , +:+ , . , , ,+ • * .. ,t . .,, ,, ; , t

;

:+W_t_

.ehgin+';'c+001,'remove filter and plug iuel line 0 . G!eall+ehgine, battery, seat, +finish, etc. of all foreign

i +__ :,: _ectlon_: :,:;:_," +, +" _ :', : : . : +,_!"_ :+,,i! matter:.: + ' " ' : ' ,,+ - • ..=_

'! =. +,ptace new fuel filter in position in fuei line w th arrow o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

+4_

:polntingt0wardsdarburefor:" " " . ::::.,+ _ : .: ' oi!, etc. : ' .

' ; :::.Be sui;e there are no fuel line leaks andcl_rnl_'S are ° Protectpainted surfaces with automotive type wax,

- properlyP0sitione,d_. ";i ......•" We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your ;

° Immediately wipe up any spilied' gasoline. " , tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

....

cal'buretor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine

: can result in a shortened engine life+

+"'..+: . .! ,,_ . +-_.,, :.,., • . , ...

• --"" +'r +;_

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

: I IIII l'l'l"lllll!lll , ii M' I I I I 'III L 'I ,i U I , !ii ........................

:..... libe ea'slerto removefromthe dghtsideof,tr'actor.

_' "Ciutchin "DISENGA(3EI_" t_bsition,

!_i_;;:_:!,_;i ,:,'*Moveattacl_ment liftlever' forWardtoloWermoWerto its

_i:!_i ,_: i;::JdWest'posltion. ' : : :" :- : : :'>.... . '

:_:_:"/' _ L':!Rollbelt Offetlg ne pulley. . . .

'_:'., =, ' Disconnect clutch rod from clUtCh;lever by removing

, _ =':,,::_i:retatnerspring. -= • ,...

..:,: ,_., D_sconnect ant_-sway bar from chassis bracket by

::i

! ._ : remoVihgretainer spring.

_.-.. : Disc0nnect sus arms from rear deck brackets,

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake,

Place gearshift lever in neut_l'(N) position.

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

Turn Ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

Make sure the blades and all moving parts have €ompletely stopped.

Disconnect spark pt'ugwire from spark plug and place wire where tt cannot Come in contact with

MOWER (see Fig. 20), ..... :

_ ;_-_ IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHERTHAN THE

' "' MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR,

_ REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

* TO !NSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 20)

:..Raise attachrfient tift lever to its highest posltion_

" Slide mower Under tractorwith d_schargeguard to right

' side of tractor.

o Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• ° Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions.

SUSPENSION

RETAINER

SPRING

PULLEY

RETAINER

SPRINGS

rSPRING'

, !;;'

AN+I'_WAYBAR

RETAINER

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 20

20,

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of ttiis manual).

lftires are over or underinflated, you will not property adjust

your mower.,

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

Raise mower to its highest position. '

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SiDE-TO-SIDE IF ":

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUSTBOTHFRONT LINKS ',,

EQUALLYsIDE° ,:: SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- :ii

To obtain the best cutfing: results,, the; mower ' ,.";i

of mower, tighten lilt link adjustment

,_ _ nuton that sider' ;; .

'i:iSi:ii:'i!.!i-:ii_°w_ hr °tnii?:l_e °f re°we r, 'o0sen lift link.adjustment.....

, _,h'e!ghtabout'NOT.! E,_chfull turn of adjustrfiehi ,LIt Willchang emower1/8.°

- '_:i::I'I_lech;ckmeasurements afteradjusting: , "".,,"

BOT_'0MEDGE " / BOTTOMEDGE

,;OFMOWER TO OF MOWER TO

"'_ ;. .'GROUND _': ""

RG. 21

SUSPENSION

ARM

LIFT UNK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 22

.......

FIG. 23 •

BOTH FRONT I.INKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

: ::!.

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 25)

The mower blade drive belt may be replacedwithouttools._

Pa_ the tractor on level surface. Engage paNing brake.

.'i,_:,BELTREMOVAL - '

PULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 25

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)

Your tractor ts equipped with an adjustable brake system

whlch is mounted on the right side of the transaxle,

" tf tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

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

,j , , .

. Depress clutchibrakepedal and engageparking brake,

°. Measure distance between br&ke operating arm and

• nut "A" on brake rod.

° :' Ifdistance is other than 1-1/2", loosen Jam nut and turn

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

' nut against nut "A", .

'" .. • Roadiesttractoriorpr0per st0pplng'distance as stated

" above° Readjust tf necessary. If stopping dtstance Is

still greater ttlan stx (6) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-

thorized service center/department° '

"UCW_¢ds'

; Pull beti ioward fr0n(of tr,_ctorand remove downwards

from aroudd engine pulley.

- Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS

=OSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS.

PUL:LEV

CI_UTCHING

IDLER

PULLEY

TABS

BELT

KEEPER

FIG. 27 _:::

AND ADJ

TRANSAXLE SHIFTER LINKAGE AND AD-

JUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 and 29)

The transaxte should be inneutralwhen the gear shift le've_:

.isin the neutral (N) (lockgate) position. The adjustmentis

preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed,

proceed as follows:

i. , Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

_, on tie r0d.

CENTER ROD

_(:_ TRANSAXLE

TIE ROD

; : FIG. 29

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are noi horizontal(left to right)

whenWheelsare positioned straightforward, removesteer-

ingwheel and reassemble per instructionsinthe Assembly

sectibn' Ofthis manual. .....

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER "•

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

your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front

wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center/departmento

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep Sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries, Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

,,,, !, ........................

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

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

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACT.OR IS EQUIPPED WITH A t 2

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO:BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM: _DO NOT,USE YOUR •TRACTOR

BATTERY:TO START OTHER VEHICLES,.

TO ATTACH JUMPER cABLEs- "

• " Connect each end oftt_e RED cable to the POSN'IVE

(+) terminal o.f each'battery, _tai<ir_gcare •not to short

:against chassls_ _ _..;-_..... ._.. ,, . : ....

- Connect one end ofthe BLACK cable}o the NEGA:

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery_

° Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fL_eltank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

°' RED cable last from both batte_'tes_

t _ _ .

::7:_i ! ; ::: ....... ; .......................

?i:

POSfflVE TERMINAL

HOOD

_'"

#.:

Replace bulb =nholder and push bulb holder securely

:' back into the hole in ttie backside of thi_ grill.

• .Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly,stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check. wiring° See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

CABLE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse° The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY.

(See Fig. 32) ,,,_

- Raise hood. " ":

• .. Unsnap l_eadlight wire connector.

- StandfnfrontoftractoK Grasphoodatsides,tilttoWard

engine and lift off of tractor.

To replace, reverse above procedures.

at the .factory and

ustmentas

iS: ';i:'!i"

n. :Slowly move

{t\l) to .an,

(_fieckthat fioles",_J' in governor control lever and hole

in govemor'plate line-up: _ If holes "A" are not aligned,

loosen clamp screw and move throttle Cable until holes

are aligned° Tighten clamp Screw Securely.

.... _0VER.OR _0VE}_NO_

CONTROL LEVER CONTROL PLATE

':" CLAMP :" "' 'THROTTLE

SCREW CABLE

FIG. 33

•HOLES "A"

['_'

"._ .... >. :..................:: " '-.............:.... ' i '" ,_; " .... ' ,,,..,_i_,, _ ..................................................

AND ADJUSTM

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34) ACCELERATIONTEST-

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- • Move throttle control lever from slow (,_=)) to fast (,Ill

ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust- position, if engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture

ment may be required to compensate for differences infuel, valve out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and

temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceler-

_ . adjustment, proceed as follows: ates smoothly_ ' '

• ' _|nger_)ral, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise) de- High speed Stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust -

._ crei_sesthe supp}y Offue! tothe enginegiving a leaner fuel/ damage may )'esult. ': ' '

,' _!, ,at_';rnixttire._Turning.the idle mixture va!ve out (counter- IMPORTANT: : 'NEVF-R.TAMPER WtTH THE ENGINE

'.]._:"ii.c)oi_[.s'e)]NpreaSes the supp.lyb,f fuel tothe enginegiving :. GOVERNORi :WHICH'IS',FACTORY SET FOR. PROPER

!!_i,::"::i:_i,_cl_)_;_fuel/atrrntxttire.. ' _=.,,_SII,. :ii:. : ,;._. _ ".!;_:_,.!.:=i_.;. ,ENGINE.SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

""'

_r:

:.;IMPORTANT: "DAt_IAGETO THE.NEEDLE:VALVE AND .":=:_HEi!.FAGT.-ORYiHIGH,DANGEROUS. IF.YOUTHINKTHESPEED'ENGINE,GOVERNEDSETTINGCAN BE

:_.._.'_t,:i:.,THEISEAT-INCARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS

; " HIGH:SPEED NEEDS: ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

I.:%TUR'NEDINTOOTIGHTo " .NEAREST. AUTHORIZED ,.SERVICE' .CENTER/

:' ........ '....'=""'" " _..... DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

.EXPERIENCE TO-MAKE ANY'NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

: THROTTLE ...... iDLE SPEED

LEVER.. _ : SCREW

:"":;!.'.'i,:i.:'Al"tclea'ner; a_sembly must be assernbled to the carbu-

' ... =_,:retorwhenmaking carburetor adjustments. '

! ;: .:-_i!i _Be,sure the throttle control cable is acljusted properly

": ' :,. (seeabove); ' "

"!" V_tiihengine off turn idle mixture valve in(clockwise)

i_ : (_losing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclock-

' wise)1 ft_llturn. . '

! FINAL SETTING -

• Star(en ineand all0wto,warm for five minutes, Make

. . ine running and shift/tactic n

screw, turn idle until en-

: gine begins to die and then turn out (counter

until engine runs rough_Turn valve to a point mi_lway

between those two positions. Release throttle lever°

IDLE MIXTURE

VALVE

FIG. 34

recharging.

To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

tong periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and batterycleaned th0roughly (see"TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus-

tomer Responslb!liiies section of this manual).

After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals,

Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

If battery is removed from tractor for Storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces,

Remove spark plug(s L

Pour' one ounce of oil through spark plug holeis) into

cylinder(s).

. Turn ignitionkey to"START" position for afew seconds

to distribute oil

Replac e with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season to another°

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

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

, If possible, store your tra,ctor indoors and cover it to

give protection from dust and _:lirti .... " ' . ::.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protective coverthat ,

; does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe Which allows condensation to form and

-wil causey0urtract0ttorusto = * , : _,'i_! ' : " ;, _.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENG(NEi .....

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM. "

(

,_ /,: :-_•i . _'-._:_¸I_•

PROBLEM CAUSE

Will not start

CORRECTION

• , Engine will not turn over I Clutch/brake,pigd_.not depressed.

,; '. 'i:_.- '', '_. • 2, Attachmentclutchlsengaged.. , :

_:_ .....": : _:, .' 3. Weakoi;;deadbaflery. . . ,_. .... :

.;}__ ", ! i " .... 4 : Blown fuse;, .:.::";., :._ ._: , . .:: ." _ :'

•_:::, .,-'-_',•_., _-•: =,.- 5 -.,Corrodedb_ittalytem'|lnals,, .: ....... . :-,, _ %

,, ......... ,............ 8, .FbultySolanoldorstailah! .............. ,.._.... ,, ..

._.,:.,:,..-; .... , ...... • ...... .au,._o_.era_r_.resencesw,...,e_ ..... ., ,..:,

- :,Engll_cllcke but w!ll not

start

Loss of power

1, Weak or dead 6_ttery,. = ,

2, Corroded balled/terminals,

3: Looseor damagedwldng,

4= Faultysolenoid or starlero

i......

1, Cuttingtoo muchgrass/leofast.

2, Throttle iB "CHOKE" position.

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

4_ Dirtyair lifter,

5, Low oil level/dirty oilo

6o Faultysparkplug,

7,, Dirty fuel filter.,

8, Stale or dirly rue!,

9, Water in fuel,

10o Spark plug wtre loose.

11. Dirtyengine'alr screen/fins,

12. D!rtylclogged muffler,,

13, Loose or damaged widng,

14. Carburetor out of adjustment,

15, Engine valves out Of adjustment,, , .

Worn, bent or loose blade, .

Bent blade mandrel

Loose/damaged part(s),,

: ....... L__,

Excesslve vibration

1 Fill fuel tank

2 See_O START ENGINE"in Operation section,

3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plugo , _

5. Clean/replace air filter,

6, ';Re_lace _ el ftlte'r., ' , ,

7, _D_._n'fue!'lafil_&rid carburetor,refill tank Withfresh

"2, ' _Rep!_cesiaB,plug, ,, ,. :.

a! Re0_aigdoi:'i-_pl_icoba'ttery. , ':"

r,;S[

4o : _eplace J_elfiltar_ " ' - '- ' ':'.

S,: J_rain fu_l iar_aitd refill wilh fresh ga§ofine /' :.'

6_. Ch_qk'allwlrlng,:' ;'" " ";'i"_

7, ' Contactan a_Jthorlzedservice facility, ;'_'

8. Cor;,ta_,ia'h _Lith01:tzedservice faci)tty_ :_1;

2o' _Dlsengaga attachment clutch, .::i

,3,. 'Recharge _rie_!a'ee battery - :.:i:

;::_,.,,401aati_,i_l!_;6[_tnais.: , ?,,,[, , _ ....... ,.;,:.:::,

';.7;,,:;_:_liei__ei_lacla{_nlllon sw tch;."_<....:.'..,'1 '": '1 r_ ": _'1'" _t ' '1:_'_ ':_"

,.:B;:._/_.ftecklrepface:eblenoJ_or.sta'rter;.c..::,; .' .:,..., .:;-Y:,':_,

:.9:%_n_ct an'au_fi_itzedserviceI_actlRy, tt,., . , , r

1o Racha'rge or replace battery,

2, Clean battery te'rmtnafs,

3, Check all widng

4, Check/replace solenoid or starter,

t,, Set In "Higher Cur' positionfraducespeed,,

2, Adjust throttle control,

3 Clean underside Of mower housing,

4, Clean/replaceair filter

5, Check otl level/change oil

6 Cleanand regap orchangesparkplug,

7, Replacefuel_lter,

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline,

9_ Dreln fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with f"resh

gasoline' and repJaca rue! (liter,

Connect arid tighten'spark plug wire,

Clean englne air screen/fins,,

Clean/replace muffler,

Ch_ck_='w!_ng,

Contact an authorized service facility.

15,, C0ritact an authorized service facility, ' . .

blacle,

1, Repiace Tighten blade bolt,,

2_ Replace blade mandrel.

3, Tighten loose part(s), Replace damaged parts,

!0.

12,

14.

PROBLEM

TRO

Enginecontinuesto run

when operator leavesseat

with attachmentclutch

engaged

Batterywill not charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF", '

CAUSE

1. Faultyoperator-safetypresencecdritrolsystem

OOTING POINTS

..............7, .. . . i, " :,--..- ..: : _ .. .....................

CORRECTION

Won1, bent or loose blade.

Mower

.1. Englhespeed tooslow,

2. Travel,speed.toofast,

3 Wet grass.

4, Mowerdecknotlevel,

5. Lowtunsventirea1_pressure.

b, Worn,bent orIoo_e blade,

1. Switchis"OFF",

Bulb(e) burnedout.

Faultylightswitch,

4 Looseor damagedwidng.

5, Blownfuse',

_.. Badb_tteryce,(s).

2, Poor cable cgnnections;o

3, Faulty regulator (if so equipped),

4, Faulty alternator,

1,. Enginethrottlecontrolnot set at'SLOW" ,

positionfor 30 secondsbefqmStoppingengine.

'' ,11 ,111111iii

1_ Check wiring,switches andconnections,if not

corrected,contactan authorized servicefe,c,tty_

I, Replace b[ade_ Tighten blade boil,

2_ Level mower deck.

3, Clean undersl_e o_ mower housing,

!5,: Clean_.tO_Jhd'rnE_'_dre!sto Openventhoi_so

!, Removeobstruction.

2, Replae_mower bidvebelt,

3, F,_eptaceidlerpulley.

4_ Replacebtademandrel

"I P.tace thro_'e _orltrol in "FAST". position

2. Shift to siower, spee d.

3. Allow grass to dry before mowing

4. Levelmowerdsck.

5 Checkt!reefor properair pressure,

6, Replacs/sha_enblade, Tightenblade bolt

7, Clean u mowerhousing

belt

_o Turnev_tch"ON",

2, Replace bulb(s)_

3 Check/replace light switch

4. CheckWtrtng andconnections_

5, Replace fuse

_, ReplacebatterY.

2. Checlffcteanall connections,

3. Replaceregulator,

4, Replacealternator,

1 Move throttle control to "SLOW' position and allow

to idte for 30 seconds before stopping engine,

,. r,

RED BLACK

BATTERY

RED

IGNITION SWITCH

AFTER FIRE SOLENOID

---_--- NON-REMOVABLE _ REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

cHARGING SYSTEM OUTPlJT 2BV()LTS AC MIN, @ 3600 RPM

3 AMP DO @ B800RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

UGHTING SYSTEM I "_ .I .......... t I

NOTE OUTPUT _E ;i ALTERNATOR I i

5 AMP AC g' ,3600 RPM F'_ ...... ',_ .... i '

YOUR TRACTOR IS _ _.,n,,..j-_ _,

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I_ ", ,,,,o<,_,,o,,,,,;;<_;;<C,o;_;<_

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM ' II .... - '

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT i_... :ii _EADLIGHTS

CONNECTED TOTHE • . | i" ..... , . .i" 'i:!';_, /-_-_...

BATTERY, BUTHAVE THEIR _. _B__

OWN,ELECTRICAL SOURCE. ;v_ _-___.I _ "-_/.i_' T'-" "

BECAUSEOFTHIS, THE_.:, ' HEA-DUGHT \ 1_:_ I

BRIGHTNESS OF-THE LIGHTS ' SWITCH ._-(6

WILL CHANGE WiTH ENGINE .. :(OEE3.. . ' .. " _ '

' SPEED,::':AT,tDLE:THE'UGHTS _;_ :_ ',:_ :,:' _:,"_i:_:,:":"';,' ' ':: _ .. ,

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE" IS :: WiBING INsI_ILATED cLiPB ' "

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS "

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST. ' NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED /_

' . CLIPS WERE .REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO.

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

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'TRACTOR - - MODEL N MBER 917.256522

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KEY PART

NO.. NO. DESCRIPTION

• 1:146139 Battery !2 Volt 25:Amp ' '

. _, 2. ',74760412 . ,Bolt, HexHead '1/4-2Ounc x 3/4, , ,

.. ' ..'. : .- 3.-_8T055,1025 :Washer: ..... :",' ' ' : "'* "" : ':" " " r:' .... _ i_,:,_" "_":'*_::

i::'7.:.":.:!09236X' ' ; _ube; Plastic, 12" ,:' . : : ' i, .;!,....._ .' .i

' 8 _-144940 " CaUse,Battery W/2 Holes W/Brty " :

_. '-9 109596X Clamp,H0se'., :' ' '-

_t5 147688 " " FasteS_er.Snal__'ln - . ,

-: 18 ,. 153664 Switch lllterlock'Push-in . .

19 STD551125

20 73350400-

4152J

24 4799J:

25 1 6,147

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38 140336 .: _"

39 109553X

40 151212

41 71110406

42 131563

43 'I45673

44 73640400

45 121433X

52 141940

70 141164

Bracket; Interioct_Switch ' '": ...... ,_

Switch, Interlock,Clutch, 4'Terminal '

Harness, Ignition - "

Bolt,Hex Head,,Fin, 1/4:20 x 1/2

Cover, Terminal, Red

Solenoid

Nut Keps Blk Hex" I/4-20 UNC

Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

Protection Wire Loop

Harness Engine B&S P/L 14 OHV Du HI

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES *

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256522

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

• "12r, ';!45660. ;: Cl_pTinnetman Grille P/L . .:

" _13146962, PaneJ,_DaSh,R.H. " ' " ,i

•.14 17490608 SbrewThdml,3/8-16 x 1/2

. "15 '74180512 scmW;'Machine, Truss Head

"' ' :_: " . 5/16.:18 UNCx 3/4 ' "

16 STD541431 Nut :.... : :

17 Hood A§semb]y • ' :

BOlt'.. , """": ' ' " •

34 145243X574

35 8TD533707

38 139886

39 139887

40 139977

51 7380040O

52 19091416

53 145201

54 17030814

55 145202

57 STD522507

58 15O127

60 72140606

74 73680600

140 150556

_- 54793

R,H,

B0tt '; ' '

Pivot Bracket Assembly, L.H.

Pivot Bracket Assembly, R.H.

Spacer Fender Raised LT

Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4-20 UNC

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga_

Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

Screw Splder!ock Hex Hd #6-7/8

Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75

Air Duct PiL Engine

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

Nut Crown!ock 3/8-16 UNC

Bracket Chassis Front

Plug, Button

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

! inch = 25.4 mm

r._

: _ 42

• 37

' i L

__ "_ " _I _'i '_ i _,_

: DRIVE

Knob

Rod, Brake

NUt

ring, Brake Rod

sher

Pin " : _ :'

.. 72

2_ 106933X

22:130804

24 STD541237

25 106888X

26 STD551037

27 STD561210

STD551143

153400

134683

19132012

109502X

Washer

Keeper, Belt, Engine, L.H.

Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R_Ho

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

x 1-1/4 x 16 Gau

:36 , STD551062

37 STD57i810

3s t2387_,x

39 STD523727

40 4470J

4"1 153399

42 19131312

44 105706X

45 .110812X

46 12000039

47 127783

earing, NylOn

Washer

R011Pin

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Bolt

t23782X

19171216

_32183

150360

71208

19212016

12000008

• .,,Shaft Assembly ............ ' ..

Spdng; Torsion

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 G_uge

Tie Rod

Nut, LockCenter 1/4-28 Fnthd

Bushing, Pivot

Washer

Spacer, Split .395 x °59

Keeper, Belt, Retainer

Washer !3/32 x13/16 x 12 Gauge

Bearing, Nylon

Washer, Hardened

Ring, Klip

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic

E-Ring

89 139964 Console, Shift, 6 Speed, N/Ignition

90 124346>( Nut, Self-Threading, Washer Hd 1/4

110 74760612 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8_16 UNC x 3/4

116 72110610 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.Soinches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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_ STEERING ASSEMBLY

8 27.

16 32

r .

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO DESCRIPTION

'7 :!

8 12000029

•9 3366R

10 i'30468

11 STD551137

12 736!0600

13 1!0;4_38X: ,,

t4 740t1056

15 ;73901000

16 !3J262_ " =

. 17 440176

18 57079.

.19 '".12.4035X

20': 126684X

_-, 21 i:

! '

• t

1i4906_12

3(_ STD561210

32 130465

36 132196

37 152927

38 139769

39 '19133808

41 100711L

42 145054

43 t21749X

44 153720

x718:X 16 Gauge .:,

Screw, Thd, Roll 3/8.-16X 3/4"

Rod, Tie ,

Bushing, Steering

Screw

Insert, Steering Wheel

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

Adaptor, Steering Wheel

Boot, Steering Shaft

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

Extension Shaft Steering Non-

Adjust

.46 121232X Cap, Spindle

47 6855M. Fitting, Grease

•61 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 5/16-18 UNC

_54 74780,520 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 ;..,

62. t49686 '_ Kit Steering Asm Service " ::

63 74780616 ' Bolt, Fin Hex 3/846 UNC x 1 Gr; 5

NOTE: Aii componer_t _limenstons given in U.& inches

1inch = 25.4 mrn '

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:_:i'_: ' .... TRACTOR - ' MODEL NUMBER 917.256522

; SEAT ASSEMBLY

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KEY PART

NO, NO.

1 140123

2 14055.1

3 STD523710

.4 19131610

5 145006

'6 STD541437

7 124181X

I} "i74_o616

9 19131614

10 140552

12 121246X

13 121248X

14 72050411

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot, seat

Bolt

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge

Clip, Push-In Hinged

' Nut

Spring,Seat

_¢r_w, Thd, Roll, 9/B-16 x I

Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Gauge

Pan, Seat

Bracket, Switch Mounting

Bushing, Snap

Bo_t,Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-3/8

KEY PART

NO. NO.

5 _3,_o0

16 121250X

t7 123976X

21 153236.

22 STD541431

23 74780814

24 ; 19171912

25 127018X

26 STD551150

DESCRIPTION

Spacer', Split ,28 x ,86

Spring - ' " '

Locknut,Flange 1/4 Grade 5

Bolt, Shoulder 5/!6-18 UNC-2A

Nut

Bolt, Hex Head, Fin_

;1/2_13'X7/8 Grade 5 . .,.__:;

Washer 17t32x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X ,62

Wasl_er, Lock

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

13 2 6 3 18 7 7 18 4

3 15O683

4 150684

6 133644

7 150927

8 150955

9 128314

10 137537

11 4900J

12 146046

Decal

Decal R,Ho

Decal, Hood, L.H. _

Decal, CustomerMa_ntenance

Decal, Side Panel :"

Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 Dover

Decal, Fender, Craftsman

Decal, Caution, English "

Decal, Clutch!Brake, English

Decal, V,Belt Drive Schematic

,.14_136832

15 145245

17 133179

18 150685

20 149516

.-,145247

*- 138311

-- 154114

-- 154115

' Pad

_est Rbr Craftsman

Decal, Mower QC System

Dec&l, Ins. Hood

Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

Fastener Pop tn Footrest

Decal, Lift Hahdle

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

5,8

F"-. "_ / 4,10

KEY PART

NO. NO:

1 59192 "

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

5 106732X427

DESCRIPTION

Valve Cap, Tire

stem,, valve :

Tire, Front .

Tube, Front Tire .

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

Rim, Front ': . .

6 278H" :._ Fitting,Gi'ease (Front Wheel Only) -'.,

7 ; 9040H Be_ring Ptar_ge (Fr0ht Wheel Only)

8 106108X427 'Rim,.Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear .

10 7152J Tube,. Rear Tire ;

(l_0t Provided, Service Item Only)

11 :104757X Cap, Axle , . .._'_':i_.

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire 10 oz:: :

NOTE: All Componentdimensions given in u.s. incl;ies

_1inch=25.4mm_' 7 . . •

TRACTOR -, MODEL NUMBER 917.256522

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

' L

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t_.if ",

: ,?.,

KEY PART

NO. NO.

,1 150600

2 17720410

13 272293

14 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

18 136718

19 105839X

22 149793

23 150554

29' 137180

30 127057X

31 109202X

32 123549X

33 123487X

DESCRIPTION

Cutting

:i,0173-01.

Gasket,:Exhaust

Nipple; Plp,e 3/8 NPT x 3

'Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT

Washer

•,Shield, Heat

: ReCeptacle;1/4Turn

Stud, 1/4 TurnW/Bushlng Plst

Shield, Heat

Arrestor, Spark

Pinch Weld_ Hood

Tank, Fue! -

) Assembly, Fuel Tank, Vented

3i4

46 19091416

62 STD55113t

72 71070512

78 17490620

81 '128861

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Washer, Lock

Screw, Hex Cap Head 5/16-18 x 3/4

Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

NOTE; Ai! component dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256522

.owsRU_

28 27

r,.

E Ek

MOWER LiFT

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,256522

KEY

NO.

27 !!126971X "_'

28 73350600

29 138057

30 150233 ,

31 140302

' 32 73540600

49 145212

Adjustment

Bearin_g,Pvt;

Nut, Crownlock

Nut Hex Flange Lock

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS. inches

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

';/ 116 113 111 114

- MODEL NUMBER 917.256522

102

105

106

114_ _121

MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. :NO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256522

DESCRIPTION

i,;" " •

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

29 131491

30 138776

31 129963

32 153535

33 '137266

34 STD533717

35 133835

36 131494

37 19131316

40 STD541437

4i 133551

43 1400B3

44 140088

45 STD624003

46 -137729

48 133944

49 13394O

50 131.340

51 STD5414i0

52 139888'

53 131845

Rod, Hinge. "

Screw Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr

Washer, Spacer

Pulley, Mandrel

Nut, Toploc k, F!anged

Bolt

Fastner, Christmas Tree

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge

Nut Crownlock 3/8_16 UNC

Rod, Pivot, with Nibs

Rod, Clutch, Secohdary, with Nibs'

Guard, Mandrel, L.Ho

Retainer '

Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8

Washer, Hardened

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower

Bolt, Shoulder #.10-24 Grade 5

Locknut .•

.Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, pad, Brake

106 2029J

111 140353

112 132262

113 17490512

114 73510500

115 72110504

116 137644

117 133957

118 73930600

119 19121414

121 143723

128 153390

-- 130794

-- !4541i

Nut, Weld -

Bracket, Gauge, wheel L.H.

Bracket,Gauge, Wheel R,H.

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16_18 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bolt, Shoutder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Centertock 3/8-16

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x !4 Gauge

Bracket

Washer Feli

Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

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

MowerDeck, Complete (Standard

Deck, Order Separately Mulcher

Plate a.nd Gauge Wheel . . .:

Componentsl Key Nos. 101-106

and 111-12!)

NQTE:: .Ati.component dimensions given in u.s, inches

.... ;::.: .!1 inch = 25.4 trim'..". : ."" , ' "

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11,=,

/ 39

62 59

_'_ _:! : : ' TRACTOR. - MODEL NUMBER 917.256522

: DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-97

35 105925X Washer Plain .640 X 1o37x .061

36 2232J Washer Plain .632 x 1.00 x .026

37 108978X Spacer .630 x 1.00 x .169

38 t10079X Assembly, Gear, Combination,

12 Teeth and 35 Teeth

73 120416X Grease

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.Soinches

t inch = 25.4 mm

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;

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':_ BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01

3 552

634A

230

_' 718

635 337

868A

868

1022

1034

1026

' 614

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_!!_?,:,_+REPAIRPARTS " +=

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.256522

BRiGGS & STRATTON ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173.01

127

138 106 987

21CARBURETOROVERHAUL KIT :

r' i 1 _;+ • :'' +'• : + ,

!16

++I

"%_ 123

"k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

REPAIR PARTS : ; .....++r:., +...... ......,. +

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256522

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01

523

_524

304

3 20 634A 842 524 868

363

537

' 977 CARBU!

467

445

468

1006

1044

TRACTOR , - MODEL NUMBER 917.256522

BRiGGS & STRATTON ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28N707, TYPE NUMBER 0173-01

728

216

232

265

544

• r

51¸

201

]

601

801

1090

311

803

"J" 2 495855

;_' 7 260924

_i';_ 28 299691

391286

"_' 29 494504

/'" _": 495490

ii: a2 94695

: 32A 94648

_'i 33 495856

i!:': 34 495857

_;' 35 262811

;, 37 224502

40 224641

i"i_ 45 262411

":- 46 496884

_,:' 51 272465

75 224061

i :Ta e4o_

* Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .009"

Screw, Cylinder Head

Plug, Oil Drain . -

Crankshaft

Timing Gear Key

. Base, Engine

* Seal, Oil

Screw, Seres, Base Mounting

eel and Ring Gear Assembly,

ize

Piston

Rin

Rin !Set, Piston, .020" Oversize

Rin Set, Piston, ,030" Oversize _

Piston Pin

Pin Assy. Piston, Star!dard Size

Pin Assy., Piston, .005' OverSize

Rod Assembly, Connecting

Rod Assembly, Connecting,

.020" Undersize Crankpin Bore

Screw, Hex Washer Head, 1-57/64

Screw, Hex Washer Head, 1-5/6

Valve, Exhaust

Valve, Intake

Spring, Valve

Guard, Flywheel

Retainer, Valve Spring

Tappet, Valve

Gear, Cam .

**** Gasket, Carburetor (Carburetor' to

Elbow) (Also Included in Gasket

Set, Part 'Number 495993)

*** Gasket, Ca.rburetor

(Elbow to Cylinder)

Stud, Carburetor Mounting

Washer', Spring _

Oorow, Pon Ile_d

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

95 94098 **

98 495800

104 231789 **

lO5 23 855 **

t06:23_854 ;.**

117_:23!858 **

118 495932

121 _98116

123 94616.

125.498051

127.:;_:-',,." **

130 224539

1_1 49.4,379

133 494381

137 281165 "**

138 281164 ****

141 495931

142 231859 **

147 497472 **

164 214047

209 "i:

216 262766 i

219 490815

222 495611

224 94729

225 495157

227 493935

230 94742

232 262785

238 262836

240 394358

265 221535

284 947O4

Screw, Throttle

Screw, Idle Speed

Pin, Float Hinge

Valve .Float

seat, Inlet Valve

Valve; ;Ch'oke,,?: -.

Jet, NG'edle Valve

Valve; Needle '

Carburetor Overhaul Kit

Screw, Elbow Mounting

Carburel_0rAssembly

Plug, Welch (Sold in Kit Only)

Valye, Throttle

Shaft and Lever, Throttle

Float, Carburetor

Gasket, Float Bowl

Washer, B0wl

Shaft and Lever', Choke

Nozzle, Carburetor

Pilot, Jet

Elbow, Carburetor

Stud; Rocker Arm

Nut

spdr

Link,

hung

!, Cut to Suiti

'Rocker Arm

o0_erh0r '

Gear, Governor

Plate, Governor Control

Screw, Sems, Air Cleaner

Crank, Governor

Lever Assembly, Governor

Washer, Governor Crank

Spring, Governor Link

Cap, Valve

Filter, Fuel (In Fuel Line)

Clamp, Casing

Screw, Hex Head

* Included in Gasket Set (495993)

*; Included in Carburetor' Ki! (497535)

*** included in both Gasket Set (495993) and

Valve Overhaul Kit (495992)

**** InciLIcledin Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor Kit

(497535.) and Carbui'etor Gasket Set (494385)

NOTE:Allcbmp0n;e_itdimeiis[ons g!ve'n in U.S. inches

1 inuh = 2,5.4 mm ..... _

' 5

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.256522

t_RIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28N;t07, TYPE NUMBER O173'0i

KEY PART KEY PART '

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION , NO, NO, DESCRPTION

284A 94073 Screw, Hex Head

294 810068 Screw, Set

304 496280 Housing, Blower

,-305 94786 Screw, Hex, Head,

:.;:.':,::. ';_'_::.:i./ Blower.HousingMounting

':3d6 225,020 .. "Shield,lcyt nder ,:_.'... "

':3'07i_9_B6: . :i'". Se.:te_,_-_'linder.Shleld

_3'09. _97_;95. ' ; Mot6r; Staitei_: ' "

310 _:_97602 • .Bolt',Thru '

.311 497608 Brush Set

.333 495859 Armature, Magneto

,334 93381 Screw, Sems, Armature Mounting

337 491055 Plug, Spark

..:_6. 93705. Screw, Hex Head

_356' 497708 Wire Assembly

.358 495993 Gasket Set

31_3 19203 Puller, Flywheel

•383 - 89838 Wrench,Spark" Plug

423 94073 Screw, Sems

.445 493909 Cartridge, Air Cleaner

535 272403 Element, Filter

537 281106 * O-Ring,_AirCleaner

544 497603 Armature, Starter

552 231597 Bushing, Govemor Crank

562 92613 Bott, Carriage

592 231082 Nut, Hex

601 93053 Clamp, Fuel Pipe

611 493496 Elbow, Fuel Pipe

614 93306 Pin, Cotter

618 262803 Spring,Choke Return

634 281168 ** Seal, Choke Shaft

634A 491323 *Seal, Governor

634B 281167 ** Washer, Throttle Shaft

635 280872 Boot, Spark Plug

646 -224546 Brace, Air Cleaner

657 93496 _ Screw, Sems

663 94620 Screw, Self-Tapping

668 280848 Spacer

718 230192 Pin, Dowel

726 _ 392134 Gear, Ring

(Includes Mounting Hardware)

727 490324 Cover, Starter

728• 94627 Screw, Hex Head

729 281390 Clip, Wire

729A 225170 Retainer

741 262932 Geal', :]

757 21399B Link, C

758 399891 G0U'nt_

759: 298_09,., Pin:'C_

'7.61: 94_593::i ;;: i Sqrew_:

",,783" 280i04_. :: ._ Geari_i_

Bol ' ' cai i;:=5

802:_,:49_605 "' Cap,.E

803 .497604 Hoiisin

Wire

ning

Jntea Bight.:_

v_Igl ASsembly .

ntei_

Sta Ier

* Seat,:€ ,Filler Capl : ,:""

FBIGr(: p,'Oil ' '

Terrnina, IgnffionCable

*** Seal Asi ;embty, valve

*** Gasket Vat_ie '!' :"

842 : 270920

847 ;496415

851 224110

868 49.4435

868A 2726'i0

871 262835

872 =281361

875 495B62

B77 393A56

•947 497157

495136

1029 224554

1033 495992

1034 495248

1044 94673

1054 270723

105B 272623

1090 497607

Bushing, GUide (Intake & Exhaust)

Co'¢er, AlrCieaner :. : "

Bociy,;Aii"Cle_iner :_.: : :

Diode and Cdrinector As,sembly

Solen6_d, "

bly, Carburetor

_asket.Set '

er Arm :

ntake

Rod, Push Exhaust

Arm, Rocker

Valve Overhaul Kit

Guide Assembly_ Push Rod

Screw, Hex Head

Tie, Cable

Manual, Owner's

Retainer, Brush

RPM

Settings: Low: 1650_1850, High." 3200-3400

included in Gasket Set(495993 )

included in Carburetor Kii (497535)

Included in both Gasket Set (495993i and

Valve Overhaul Kit (495992)

**** Includedin Gasket Set (495993)i Carburetor Kit

(497535) and Carburetor Gasket Set (494385)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_S. troches _....

1 inch = 25.4 mm _ ":_

,53 •

_,,,,,,_, . ' Ill t' It'! I'1

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15° MAX.

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

•,= IIIIIIIIIIIIII

OWNER'S

MA AL

MODEL NO,

917.256522

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

FORCONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

CRAFTSMAN+

15.5 HP IC

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

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

its own model number.

The model number for your tractor wi]l be found on the

model plate located under the seal

The model number for your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

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

tail Stores,.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

. PRODUCT- TRACTOR

° MODEL NUMBER - 917.256522

• ENGINE MODEL NO. - 28N707, TYPE NO. 0173-01

° PART NUMBER

° PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians., professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we sell.

154114

Rev. 1 2_28.96 JH/KFSW

Printed in US.A.

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