Craftsman 917255460 lawn tractor User Manual

NUMBER 917.255460

MAN +

OWNER'S MANUAL

Convertible

+Assembly

° Operation

"Customer

Responsibilities

- Service

"Adjustments

° Repair Parts

Caution:

Read and Follow

all Safety Rules

and Instructions

Before Operating

This Equipment

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance°

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service

CentedDepartmento We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this

unit.

Please read and retain this manual The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your unit properly°

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES ..

MODEL

NUMBER 917255460

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWlLLBE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE°

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears maintenance agreement is available on this prod-

ucto Contact your nearest Sears store for details,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 14

GASOLINECAPACITY: 5 QUARTS

UNLEADEDREGULAR

OIL (4,0 Pintsw/o Filter) SAE 30 (above 32°F)

(4_5Pintsw/Filter) SAE 5W-30 (below32°F)

SPARK PLUG(GAP,.030IN..): CHAMPION RY12YC

VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE ..0015- 0030 IN,

EXHAUST ,0020- ,.0035IN

GROUNDSPEED: FORWARD: 0-5.5 MPH

REVERSE: 0-2..2MPH

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 12 PSI

CHARGINGSYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 30-35 FT, LBS_

Read and observe the safety rules°

Fotlow a regularschedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your unit,.

Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili T

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

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combus-

tion engine and should not be used on or near any unim;

proved forest-covered; brush-covered or grass-coverea

land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if

any), If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in

effective working order by the operator°

in the state of California the above is required by law

(_Section4442 of the California Public Resources Code)°

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center

(See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT

Fortwo (2) yearsfrom the date of purchase,if this ridingequipmentis maintained,lubricatedand tunedup accordingto the

instructionsin the owner'smanual,Sears willrepairor replace,free of charge,any partsfound to be defectivein material or

workmanship,.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:

, Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchas blades,spark pk,_gs,aircleanersand belts_

, Tirereplacementor repaircausedby puncturesfromoutsideobjects,such as nails, thorns,stumps, orglass_

,, Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse, negligence,improperstorageoraccidentorthefailure to maintainthe

equipmentaccordingtothe Instructionscontainedintheowner'smanual,,

• Ridingequipmentusedfor commemiatorrentalpurposes,

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For90 daysfrom dateofpurchase,if any batteryincludedwiththisridingequipmentprovesdefectivetn materialorworkmanship

andourtestingdeterminesthe batterywill not holda charge,Searswill replacethebatteryat no charge..

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY RETURNINGTHE RIDING EQUIPMENTTO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE

CENTER/DEPARTMENTiN THE UNITEDSTATES..

ThisWarranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also haveother rights which may vary from stale tostate,.

SEARS, ROEBLICK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179

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TABLE OF

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

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15-18

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

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

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

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

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

iNDEX

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

Adjustments:

Brake .........................................................21

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

Motion Control Lever ...............................22

Mower

Front-To+Back ....................................20

Side-To+Side ...............................20

Throttle Control Cable ...................25

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

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

Assembly ..........................................................7-10

Battery:

Charging ...............................................8

Cleaning ................................................16

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

Levels ...................................................8,16

Preparation .......................................................8

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

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

Terminals ............................................16

Belt:

Motion Drive

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

Mower Blade Drive

Removal/Replacement ..................21

Blade:

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

Replacement ......................................t6

Brake Adjustment ......................................2t

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

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

Customer Responsibilities .............. 15+18

Engine:

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

Air Filter Foam Pre-Cleaner .....18

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

Battery .....................................................t6

Cooling Fins, Engine ...................18

Engine Oil .......................................t7

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

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

Tractor:

Blade ......................................................16

Lubrication Chart ..............................t5

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

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

Cutting Height, Mower .............................t2

Decals, Wheels & Tires ..............................41

CONTENTS

OPERATION ........................................................... 11-14

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 19-25

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

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

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................. 30+48

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ..................................... 49-54

REPAIR PARTS - TRANSAXLE ................. ._......... 46-48

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

Efectrieal:

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

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

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

Engine:

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

Air Filter Foam Pro+Cleaner ..............18

Air Screen ........................................t8

Cooling Fins, Engine ......................18

Ott Change .................................................17

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

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

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

Repair Parts ............................... 49-54

Starting ................................................ 14

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

Filter:

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

Air Filter Foam Pro-Cleaner ........ t8

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

Fuel:

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

Storage

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

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

Hood Removal/lnstaflat+on..................... 24

Leveling Mower Deck .......................................20

Lubrication:

Chart .....................................................15

Maintenance Schedule

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Motion Control Lever Adjustment ....... 22

Mower:+

Adjustment, Front+to-Back ................20

Adjustment, Side+to+Side ................20

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

Blade Replacement ...........................t6

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

Installation .............................................17

Operation .......................................... 13

Removal ....................................................i9

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

Muffler ............................................................................18

Spark Arrestor .....................................3,38

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ............13, t 7

Engine .....................................................................17

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

Transaxle ..............................................17

Operation ............................................ 11-14

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

Options:

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

Spark Arrester. ....................................3,38

Parking Brake ........................................11+12

Parts Bag ...............................................................6

Parts, Replacement/Repalr ..............30-38

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

Repair Parts ....................................... 30+38

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

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

Service and Adjustments ................ 19-25

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

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

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

Motion Control Lever ..........................22

Motion Ddve Belt

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

Mower Blade Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement .................21

Mower Adjustment

Front- to+Back .......................... 20

Side+to-Side ................................ 20

Mower Removal ................................ 19

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

S}ope Guide Sheet .................................. 55

Spark Arrester

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3,38

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

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

Starting the Engine ........................... 13-14

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

Stopping the Tractor ..................................t2

Storage ...........................................................24

Throttle Control Cable

Adjustment ...................................... 25

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

8,16,23

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

Transaxle:

Repair Parts ......................................46-48

Pump ......................................................17

War+anty

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

Wiring Schematic .........................................29

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ACC ES AND ATTACH

These accessories and attachments were available when the unit was purchased. They are also available at most Sears retail outlets,

catalog and service centers.. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor.

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG MUFFLER AIR FILTER GAS CAN ENGINEOIL STABILIZER

MAINTENANCE

BLADES BELTS

PERFORMANCE

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

help you° This list was current at thetime ofpublication;however, it may change infuture years _moreattachments may be added, changes

may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model Contact your nearest Sears store for the

accessories and attachments that are available for your unit.

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

attaching and detaching°

PERMANEX BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and

leaves for a healthier, nearer looking lawn._ Two Permanex

containers hold 30-gallon plastic bags°

LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves

LAWN VACS for powerfulcollectionof heavy grass clippingsand

leaves° Wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach

places.

CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes avaiIable

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

diameter water-tight drum holdsupto390 Ibs..ofweighL Rounded

edges prevent harm to turf° Adjustable scraper automatically

cleans drum°

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed

killing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular

de-icers and sand.

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

ture and nutrients to reach grass roots° 36-inch swath_ 24

hardened steel coring tips° 150 lb,.capacity wetght tray°

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta-

pered 25-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs

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

Steel weight tray for increased penetration_

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatchand

matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup,.Twenty spring tine

teeth, Usefulto prepare bare areasforseedlng. Available for front

or rear mounting.

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

tractor batten./ or other 12-volt source, Includes booms for

automatic spraying when pulling, and hand held wand for spot

spraying. Wand has adjustable spray pattern° For applying

herbicides, insecticides, fungFcides,and liquidfertilizers°

SNOW BLADE for snow removal only_ 14-inch high, 42-inch

wide blade clears 38-inch path when angled left or right. Raises,

lowers with side lever., Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversibte

scraper bar.. (Use withtire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar

weight.)

SNOV'urI"HROWERhas 40-inch swath. Drum-type augerhandles

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

arrangemenL Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat. 6*inch

diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet° Liftcontrolled at

tractor seat. (Use with chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar

weighL)

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

links give smooth ride, outstanding traction..

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for

snow removal or dozing heavy materials.. In pairs. (30 Ibsoeach..)

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel

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

visibility. Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm

and dry. Remove vinyl and windshields for use as sun protector

in summer. (Catalog only.)

Optional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/tempered solid

safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; 12wolt amber

caution light for mounting on cab top.. (Catalog only.)

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, will not shrink or stretch..) (Catalog

only_)

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

cultivate, and compost garden residue, Tiller has itsown built-in

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

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

tractor drawbar and go!

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Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Locknut 3/8-24

(1) Large Flat Washer

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(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Knob

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

(2) Screws #10 x 5/8

(2) Lock Washers #10

(2) Weld Nuts #10

(2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge........

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

(2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.(2) Lock Washers 1/4

(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

Parts packed separately in carton

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Seat

Mulcher

Plate

Steering

Sleeve

Battery acid

Steering

Wheel

Owner's Manual

Battery

Parts Bag

Parts bag contents not shown full size

121Locknuts

(2) Shoulder 3/8,,16

Bolts

Steering Wheel

Adapter

_ teering

Wheel

Insert

(2) Gauge

<:_ Wheels

(2) Keys

Assemblys

15,°.Slope Sheet

Battery caps

and Instructtons

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes,

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

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier° Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(1) 9/16" wrench (2) 7/16" wrench

Phillips Screwdriver (1) 3/4" socket w/drive

Utility knife ratchet

Tire pressure gauge (1) 1/2" wrench

When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE UNIT FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

* Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6),

, Cut along lines on carton, from top to bottom, all four

corners of carton and lay panels flato

, Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING UNIT OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

° Position steering sleeve over steering shaft.

• Slide steeringwheel adapter onto steering shaft

• Positionfrontwheels of the tractorso they are pointing

straightforward

• Position steering wheel so crossbars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide on!o adapter

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with large fiat

washer and 3/8-24 hex locknut and tighten securely

• Snap insert intocenter of steering wheel

• Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill

IMPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY

STAPLES INSKIDTHAT MAYPUNCTU RE TIRES WHERE

UNIT IS TO ROLL OFF SKID

INSERT

3/8- 24 HE)( LOCKNUT

LARGE FLAT WASHER

STEERING WHEEL

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTER

STEERING

SLEEVE

STEERING

SHAFT

FIG. I

TO ROLL UNIT OFF SKID (See Fig. 8)

• Raise attachment liftlever to its highest position,

• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal.

• Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to

disengage transmission.

• Roll unit backwards off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

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CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.

Wash hands or clothing immediately if

accidentally in contact with batteryacid.

Do not smoke. Fumes from charged

battery acid are explosive.

Read the instructions included with the

battery vent caps. Always wear gloves,

clothing and goggles to protect your

hands, skin and eyes.

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Your unit has a battery charging system which is sufficient

for normal use. However', pedodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its life.

• See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.

o Fill battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the

bottom of the vent wells. Do not overfi&

• Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty

minutes. After standing, check the level of acid. If

below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct

level is reached.

While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while

battery is being charged, continue with assembly of unit,

IMPORTANT; TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR

BATTERY, IT tS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE

CHARGED BEFORE USE_ FAILURE TO CHARGE

BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY

LIFEo

° Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for I hour, Use

a 12volt battery charger_Observe all safety precautions

required for battery charging°

o Check the acid level after' the battery is charged. If the

acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or

ironfree water.

• install the vent caps to cover the vent wellsoWash the

top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then

wipe dry,.

° Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no

damage has occurred in handling.

° Dispose of excess battery acid,, Neutralize acid for'

disposal by adding it to four inches of water' in a five

gallon plastic container. Stir with a wooden or plastic

paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of

more soda causes no more foaming,.

• Follow instructions on how to install battery.

CUT AWAY VIEW

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BATTERY

CELL ACID

LEVEL

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan,

° Place seat on pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

o Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.

Do not tighten.

= Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

° Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

° Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal alFthe way down

(See Fig. 8).

° Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

° Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

FLAT WASHER

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your unit were overinfiated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

= Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual°

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting,results, mower housingshould be properly

leveled. See TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and

mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual, Verify that the belts are routed

correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

that the brake is properly adjusted° See TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

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INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 4 & 5)

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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals. Before installing battery, remove

metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

. Liftseat to raised position_

• Open battery box door,,

° Be sure battery drain tube is attached to battery box,,

° Lower battery into battery box with battery terminals

toward front of unit.

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

terminal with hex bolt, fiat washer, Iockwasher and hex

nut as shown., Tighten securely.

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

tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock

washer and hex nut° Tighten securely.

° Close battery box door.

Open battery box door for:

° Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware).

° Inspection forcorrosion_

° Testing battery,,

• Jumping (if required).

° Periodic charging°

BATTERY

BOX DOOR

POSITIVE NEGATIVE

(RED) (BLACK)

CABLE CABLE

LOCK WASHER FLAT

WASHER

HEX HEX

BOLT

POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL

NEGATIVE _TERMINAL

FIG. 4

BOX DOOR

VENT CAPS

FIG. 5

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 6)

Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface°

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

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in operation sec-

tion of this manual).

- With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the

ground° Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with

shoulder bolt and locknut and tighten securely°

• Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in

same adjustment hole.

GAUGE WHEEL

MOUNTING

BRACKET,

GAUGE WHEEL BOLT

FIG. 6

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(See Figs. 7A & 7B)

• Install two latch hooks to mutcher plate using screw,

washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown°

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

wetd nut from the top with hook pointingdown.

= Tighten hardware securely_

= Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position°

, Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck

opening and slide into place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck.

° Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck..

CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold

guard when attaching mulcher plate

and allow it to rest on plate while in

operation.

WELD NUT

FROM THE TOP

HOOK POINTS

DOWN

LOCK

WELD. WASHER

NUT ""X_ SCREW

LATCH

HOOK

WASHER

LOCK WELD

i WASHER NUT

WASHER

MULCHER

PLATE

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

FIG. 7A

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TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

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.

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BEST PERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALI7¥ PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

,I All assembly instructions have been completed.

,/ No remaining loose parts in carton°

,," Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

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

the tires were ovednflated at the factory)°

#" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

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

properly inflated for' leveling).

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

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,I Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

,I Engine oil is at proper level.

#" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular'unleaded

gasotine_

v" Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine..

v" Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

_.LATCH

HOOKS

FIG. 7B

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrationswithyourtractortofamiliarize yourselfwiththe locationsofvariouscontrolsand adjustments° Save

this manual for future reference°

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

LIGHT SWITCH

THROTTL_CHOKECONTROL

LIFT LEVER

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL

PARKING BRAKE

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CONTROL LEVER

CONTROL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

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IGNITION SWITCH

FIG. 8

Sears tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

A'I'rACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and

controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutching and

braking the tractor and starting the engine_

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal into the

brake position°

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to release attach-

ment iift lever when changing its positiono

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and

direction of tractor,

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and Dowerthe

mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the

engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for

pushing or s!owly towing the tractor with the engine off° Pull

up to disengage transmission. Push down to engage trans-

mission,

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

result in severe eye damage, Always wear safety gFasses or eye shields while operating

your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs, We recommend wide vision safety

mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Seats Retail or

Catalog stores°

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 9)

Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch° When engine is runntng, any attempt by the

operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking

brake will shut off the engine.,

• Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position

and hold.

° Place parking brake lever in"ENGAG ED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedalshould

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parkingbrake

will hold vehicle secure.

° Never use choke to stop engine°

NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit isstanding idle

with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

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

always stop engine when stopping unit on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop unit completely, I

as described above, before leaving the I

operator's position; to empty grass I

catcher, etc. I

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ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED"

"ENGAGED" POSITION

POSITION

PARKING BRAKE

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

THROTTLE./

CHOKE MOTION

COl_ CONTROL

LEVER LEVER

IGNITION

"BRI KEY

POSITION HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH/BRAKE "DI S E N G A G E D"

PEDAL "DRIVE" POSITION POSITION

FIG. 9

STOPPING (See Fig. 9)

MOWER BLADES -

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

sitiono

GROUND DRIVE -

• Depress clutch/brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position.

° Move motion control lever' to "NEUTRAL" position.,

IMPORTANT; THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO "NEUTRAL" POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.,

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to "SLOW" position

and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause

engine to "backfire".

ENGINE -

° Move throttle control to "SLOW" position°

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

Always remove key when leaving vehicle to prevent

unauthorized use.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 9)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

° Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower per-

formance_

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 9)

The directionand speed of movement iscontroUedby the

motion control lever.

° Start tractor with motion control lever in "NEUTRAL"

position.

• Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 9)

The cutting height iscontrolledbyturningthe height adjust*

ment knob in desired direction°

° Turn knob clockwise (,'_) to raise cutting height.

° Turn knob counterclockwise (P_,) to lower'cutting

height.

The cuttingheight range is approximately1-1/2" to 4", The

heightsare measured fromthe groundto the blade tipwith

the engine not running. These heights are approximate

and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed_

• The average lawn should be cut toapproximately2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months_ For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth..

° For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice., Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height°

OPERATION

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10)

Your unit is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch° Any attempt by the operatorto leave th_ S_at with

the engine running and the mower clutch engaged will shut

off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut..

• Lower mower with attachment lift control°

• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control

• TO STOP MOWER - Move attachment clutch control

to "DISENGAGED" position..

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CAUTION: DO not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis-

charge guard in place.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER

"DISENGAGED" POSITION "ENGAGED" ATTACHMENT

POSITION /LtFT LEVER

HIGH POSITION

LOW

, _ POSITION

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO "NEUTRAL" POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

° To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal°

= Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting..

• Make all turns slowly_

TO TRANSPORT

° Raise attachment lift lever to highest position°

= When pushing or towing your unit, be sure freewheel

control is in freewheeling position.

= Do not push or tow unit at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck or atrailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor_.Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord, etc..).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 18)

° The engine in your unit has been shipped, from the

factory, already titled with summer weight oil.

FIG. 10

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and

do not drive across any slope.

° Check engine oil with unit on level ground.

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

Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on

the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove

and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL"

mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill°

° For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Customer Res onstbJllt

p Eessection of this manual)

° To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manual

ADD GASOLINE

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

gasoline_ (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon

and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life)o

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

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

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage° To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

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

• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills_

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hi//s:- -"

° tf slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position°

= If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch!brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake°

° Move motion control lever to "NEUTRAL" position.

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

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

;tions for additional informat_on. Never use engine or

"carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur..

_ CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do notoveffill. W'ipe offany

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

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OPERATI

.TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 9)

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has

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

fuel from the tank to the engine,_

• Depress the clutchfDrake pedal and set the parking

brake.

o Place motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position_

° Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position,

• Move throttle control lever to "CHOKE" position for'

cold engine start. For warm engine start, move

throttle control to "FAST" position.

° Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to

"START" position and release key as soon as en-

gine starts_ Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If engine does not

start after several attempts, move throttle control to

"FAST" position, wait a few minutes and try again_

° When engine starts, move throttle control to desired

position°

. Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before

engaging drive or attachment clutch.

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

temperatures (below 32° F), the carburetor fuel mixture

may need to be adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

MOWING TIPS

° Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous-

ing is attached to uniL

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowin._

performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

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

ming_

° Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

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

the machine. This will resuIt in a more even distri_

bution of clippings and more uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turning to the

right so that clippings will discharge away from

shrubs, fences, driveways, etc_ After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished (See Fig_ 11).

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• if grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice

to reduce load and possibFe fire hazard from dried

clippings° Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired heighL

° Do not mow grass when it is weL Wet grass will

plug mower and leave undesirable clumps.. Allow

grass to dry before mowing

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing

to assure better mowing performance and proper'

discharge of material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the mower

cutting performance as well as the quality of cut

desired°

When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH., CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

= The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass

and not be noticed_ Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed

as this will provide the best recutting action of the

blades.

= Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet, Wet grass tends

to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.

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

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

will not be exposed to the direct sun1,

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

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

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

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

FIG. 12

MAX 1/3

. 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 tile first cut path.

o Change your cutting pattern from week to week° Mow

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

next week. This will help prevent matting and grairiing

of the lawn.

FIG. 11

CUSTOMER RESPO

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ILITIES

Check BrakeOperation If

CheckTire Pressure .... _' _ .............

Checkfor LooseFasteners _#1

A Sharpen/ReplaceM'ow;rBlades tf4

T CheckBatteryLeveiiRecharge ........ _ .......

0 Clean Batter,.#and Terminals V # ,

a Check Transmission Cooling .... I_

Adjust BladeBelt(s)Tension t_s

AdjustMotionDrive Belt(s)Tension Ks

1_ R ,,,,,,,, _, ,

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3 - If equipped with oil fitter, change oil every 50 hours,

4 - Replace blades more ellen when mowing in sandy soit.

5 - tl equipped with adjustable system

Check EngineOilLevel If If

Change EngineOil ...... ' _' ;_'_.2,3; ' '

E Clean Air Filter VI2

N CleanAir Screen , _,/2 ...........

G InspectMuffler/SparkArrester _/'

I ReplaceOil Filter (if equipped) _,2

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ReplaceSpark Plug _ _#'

ReplaceAir FilterPaper'Cartridge .............. V#'2.............

ReplaceFuel Filter

I - Change more olten when operating under a heavy Iced or tn high ambien_ temperalures

2 _Service more ellen when operating in ditty or dusty conditions..

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on thisvehicle does not cover itemsthat have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain

unit as instructed in this manual,.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your unit..

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season..

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean

or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for

wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better

and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

= Check brake operation.

', Check tire pressure.

° Check for loose fasteners.

(_)SPINDLE

LUBRICATION CHART

SPINDLE ZERK (_

BEARING ZERK

CLUTCH PIVOT

(_)CHECWADD _"

PUMP FLUID

(_)SAE lOW30 MOTOR OIL API - SG

(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

I _ENGINE(:_

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU

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

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY..

CUSTOMER ILITIES

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any main-

tenance

BRAKE OPERATION

If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at

high speed in highest gear', than brake must be adjusted.

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in Service and Adjustments

section of this manual)_

TIRES

° Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual)..

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

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

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLADE CARE

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

place bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13)

° Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

. Remove hex bolt, Iockwasher and ftat washer securing

blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown_

• ReassernbIe hex bolt, lock washer' and ffat washer in

exact order as shown°

° Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs. torque)..

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.,

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade -- but if

you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

_ MANDREL

BLADE ASSEMBLY

SHER_" _ TRAILING

EDGE UP

FLAT WA i_LT

LOCK WASHER _'_"

(GRADE 8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,

FIG. 13

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced_ An

unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine_

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

wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

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

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

balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer),

• Slide blade on toan unthreaded portionof the steel bolt

or pin and holdthe bolt or pin parallel with the ground,

If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position. If either end of the biade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end untilthe blade is balanced..

NOTE: Donot use a nail for balancing blade. The lobesof

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

CENTER HOLE .,///

518"0RPINBOLT__BLADE

FIG, 14

BATTERY (See Fig, 15)

Your unithas a battery charging system which is sufficient

for normal use.. However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotivecharger will extend it's tife.

- Acid solution level in each battery cell should be even

withbottoms ofventwells., Add only distilled or'ironfree

water if necessary. Do not overfill.

° Keep battery and terminals clean.

° Keep battery bolts tighL

° Keep vent caps tightand small vent holes incaps open°

• Recharge at 6 amperes for 1 hour,

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS -

Corrosionand dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power°

° Remove terminal guard.

° Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor'.

• Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of

baking soda to one gallon of water,. Be careful not to get

the soda solution into the cells.

° Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright°

° Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly..

• Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual)_

CUT AWAY VIEW

BATTERY

LEVEL

FIG. 15

CU RESPON

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TRANSAXLE COOLING (See Fig. 16)

The fan and cooling fins of transmission, should be kept

clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is

running or while the transmission is hot°

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

clean,_

= Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials°

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID LEVEL

(See Figs. 16 & 17)

Check fluid level after every 25 hours ofuse,,Rear drawbar

must be removed to check fluid level

• Remove the four (4) fasteners to remove the drawbar_

• Clean reservoir thoroughly before removing cap.

° Check for,_roper fluid level in reservoir (should be

above the OIL LEVEL COLD" line).

° If oil is needed, remove cap on reservoir (with a

clockwise rotation), and fil! to "OIL LEVEL COLD" line

with SAE 10W30 oil (API - SG)o

° Replace cap securely (do not overtighten),,

° Reassemble drawbar and tighten fasteners securely,

RESERVOIR

"OIL LEVEL HOT" LINE

LEVEL COt.D" LINE

COOLING FAN

COOLING

FINS

FIG, 16

FASTE.ER#..

__ FASTENERS

DRAWBAR ---""

FIG. 17

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours

and replace if necessary,, The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quatity detergent oil rated with API service

classification SG_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

TEMPERATURE RANGE AN'RC|PA'I'ED EEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

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

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity offs

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and

every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year ifthe tractor

is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Checkthe crankcase oil level before starting the engine and

after each eight (8) hours of continuous use. Tighten oil fill

cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. t8)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change,

All oil must meet API service classification SGo

° Be sure vehicle is on level surface_,

° Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch ofl in a suitable container.

° Remove oil fill dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to

enter the engine when changing oilo

° Remove drain plug.

. After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

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

slowly. Do not overfill,, For approximate capacity see

Product Specifications on page 3 of this manual°

• Use gauge on oil fill dipstick for checking level,, Insert

dipstick intothe tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking

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

cap onto the tube securely when finished.

AIR CLEANER

COVER

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

COVER KNOB

WING NUT

RUBBER

AIR CLEANER

BASE

AIR CLEANER OIL FILL

PAPER CARTRIDGE CAP/DIPSTICK

AIR

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

FIG. 18

CUSTOMER

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18)

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

enginedamage from overheating. Clean witha wirebrush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers°

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter'.

Clean the foam pro-cleaner element after every 25 hours of

operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first°

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

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

leaks before placing engine into full operation.

OIL FILTER

= Remove knob and cover.

• Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base°

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

° Slide foam pro-cleaner off cartridge_

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water:

° Squeeze it dry in a clean c!oth_

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

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

FIG. 19

MUFFLER

Inspectand replace corroded muffter and spark arrester (if

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

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

lodge dirt° Do not wash the paper cartridge or' use

pressurized air; as this will damage the cartridge.

Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

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

paper cartridge_

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

knob securely,

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,

cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are

kept clean at atl times°

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely

dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and

other' cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external

surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalled.

NOTE; Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,

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

moved, will cause engine damage due to overheating.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or' after' every 100 hours of use, whichever comes

first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual,

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 20)

Fuel filter should be repfaced once each season_ If fuel filter

becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-

placement is required.

o With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

° Place new fuel filter in position in fuel lineo

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

properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 19)

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil

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

year.

° Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE

ENGINE OIL" through step remove drain plug).

° Remove oil filter and wipe off filter' adapter.

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

gasket on replacement oil filter'.

° install replacement oil filter on filter' adapter.. Turn oil

filter clockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter

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

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

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

mate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 3 of this manual..

FIG. 20

CLEANING

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

matter.

° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of alt gasoline,

oil, etco

° Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recornrnend using a garden hose to clean your

unit unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine life.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

o Depress clutch!brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

o Place motion control lever in "NEUTRAL" position.

= Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position,

o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

plug.

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TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 21)

Mower willbe easier to remove from the rightside oftractor.

, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position

, Move attachment liftleverfor,_Jardto lower mowerto its

iowest position

° Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing

retainer spring.,

° Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring,,

° Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by removing retainer springs.,

° Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer

springs,,

° Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms, Slide mower

out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER IS TO BE MOUNTED TO THE TRACTOR, THE

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

FROM TRACTOR.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 21)

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position°

° Slide mower under tractorwith discharge guard to right

side of tractor°

• Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions_

CLUTCH

LEVER

SUSPENSION

ARMS

SPRING

PULLEY

'RETAINER

SPRINGS

SIDES)

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAYBAR

RETAINER

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 21

RViCE A

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

ADJUSTIVl

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway, Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

' PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3)° If tires are

over or under inflated, you will not properly adjust your

mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 22 and 23)

You will need two (2) standard 2 x 4 short pieces of wood

to make the following adjustment. Similar blocks measur-

ing 1-1/2" thick may also be used.

• Raise mower with attachment tift control to allow two

(2) 1-1/2" thick blocks to be placed under rear edge of

mowerL

, Place one block directly behind the left mandrel. Place

the remaining block under the stamped ridge on the

right rear edge of mower deck_

, Lower mower deck to its lowest height of cut position

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in

Operation section of this manual).

o On both sides of tractor, loosen, but do not remove, the

fasteners securing the adjustable pivot brackets to

frame. Both brackets must be loose enough to move

freely.

° Pull down firmly on suspension arm to remove any

slack in pivot bracket and hold while tightening rear

fastener first to secure.. Tighten remaining fastener.

- Repeat procedure on other side of tractor.

• Raise mower with attachment lift control and remove

blocks from under mowen

PLACE TWO (2) 1-1/2" THICK BLOCKS UNDER REAR EDGE OF

DECK (Use wood 2 x 4's or equiv.)

NTS

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 24 and 25) -

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

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-

SIDE,

TO obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so thatthe front is approximately 1/4" to

3/4" lower than the rear when the mower' is in its highest

position.,

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

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

edge of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjustments, checkthat

both front links are equal in length_ Both links should

be approximately 10-3/8'L

° If tinks are not equal in length, adjust one link to same

length as other link,

° To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front

links an equal number' of turns.

• When distance "D" is 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than

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

links.

DIRECTLY

BEHIND

UNDER

RIDGE

MOWER MUST BE IN LOWEST HEIGHT OF CUT POSITION

FIG. 22

PULL DOWN AND TIGHTEN

REAR FASTENER FIRST

° To raise front of mower, loosennut"F" from trunnion on

both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links art

equal number' of turns.

° When distance "D" is 1/4" to 3/4" lower at front than

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

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

FIG. 24

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "F" NUT "E"

FRONT LINKS TRUNNION

FIG. 25

FIG. 23 20

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 26)

The mower blade drive belt may be r'epla_ed without_toois.

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position°

• Move attachment lift lever forward to lower mower to its

lowest position°

° Roll belt off engine puileyo

° Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

, Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

, install new belt in reverse order of removal.

o Make sure belt isin all pulley grooves and inside all belt

guides.

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TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 27)

Your unit is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted onthe right side of the transaxleo

If unit requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at

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

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

° Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut 'A" on brake rod.

° If distance is other than 1-1/2", disengage parking

brake, loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut against niJt "A"o

° Engage parking brake and recheck distance°

° Road test unit for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessary, if stopping distance is

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

maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-

thorized service center_

MANDREL IDLER

PULLEY PULLEYS

ENGINE PULLEY

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 26

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

JAM NUT

OPERATING

FIG. 27

ERVICE ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Figs. 28 & 29)

Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake.

For ease of service, remove rear drawbar frorn chassis and

belt keeper from transmission inputpulley. For assistance,

there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left

footresL

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

section of this manual..)

o Remove upper belt keeper°

• Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler_

° Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove

belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over

cooling fan blades.,

° Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward

from around engine pulley°

° Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

IMPORTANT; MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS

POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS.

BELT KEEPER

MOTION

DRIVE BELT

INPUT PULLEY

FIG. 28

CLUTC.,NG-- il

II _....-%_)J ll"" UPPERBELT

-! !1 KEEPER

FIG. 29

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

(See Fig. 30)

"NEUTRAL" position of the motion control lever has been

preset at the factory and adjustment should not be neco

essary,

If your unit tends to "creep" when the motion control lever

is in "NEUTRAL" position, adjust the neutral lever position

as follows:

FORWARD ADJUSTMENT-

= Drive unit forward on a level surface.

• Move motion control lever to the left and back until

it stops against forward adjustment plate and release

lever°

• If unit "creeps" forward or backward, turn engine off

and set parking brake.

• From underside of fender, loosen the two (2) bolts

securing forward adjustment p_ate and move plate

1/16" opposite the direction the unit "creeps":

Forward "creep", move plate backwards 1/16 inch.

Reverse "creep", move plate forward 1/16 inch.

° Retighten bolts securely.

o Repeat forward drive test and, if necessary, readjust

until "creep" is eliminated.

REVERSE ADJUSTMENT-

= Drive unit in reverse on a level surface°

° Move motion control lever to the right and forward

until it stops against reverse adjustment plate and

release lever'_

= tf unit "creeps" forward or backward, turn engine off

and set parking brake.

• Loosen and move reverse adjustment plate in the

same manner as forward adjustment plate described

above:

Forward "creep", move plate backwards 1/16 inch.

Reverse "creep", move plate forward 1/16 inch.

o Retighten bolts securely_

° Repeat reverse drive test and, if necessary, readjust

until "creep" is eliminated.

If "creep" cannot be eliminated by the above adjustments,

contact your' nearest authorized service center..

FORWARD ADJUSTMENT PLATE

BOLTS

REVERSE ADJUSTMENT PLATE

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 30

SERVICE AND

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

when wheels are positioned straight, forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the

Assembly section of this manual..

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

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

your tractor. If damage has occurred to affect the front

wheel toe-in or camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 31)

* Block up axle securely

° Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washersto allow

wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do

ADJUSTMENTS

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 32)

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 UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

° Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

not lose).

° Repair tire and reassemble°

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

and axleo Insert square key°

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove..

= Replace axle cover.

WASHERS

RETAINING

RING

AXLE COVER

"'" SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIGo31

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

against chassis.,

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

TIVE (-) terminal of fu!ly charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to a good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery..

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER

o BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

, RED cable last from both batteries.

POSITIVE TERMINAL

NEGATIVE TERMINAL

CHASSIS

CHARGED

BATTERY

POSITIVE TERMINAL NEGATIVE TERMINAL

FIG. 32

S RVICE AND ADJUSTM

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

- Raise hood.,

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

grill,,

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole inthe backside of the grill

• Close hood_

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running or prevent it from starting

° Check wiring See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

fuse holder is located inthe engine compartment, directly

in front of the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig. 33)

• Raise hood_

. Unsnap headlight wire connector_

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

forward and lift off of tractor.

o To reinstall, slide hood pivot brackets into slots in

frame_

° Reconnect headlight wire connector and close hood.

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 33

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 34)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should notbe necessary° Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable_ If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

o With engine not running, move throttle control lever

from "SLOW" to "CHOKE" position. Slowly move lever

from "CHOKE" to "FAST" position.

° Check to see if hole in throttle lever and hole inspeed

control bracket are aligned.

o If holes are not aligned, loosencable clamp screw and

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

through both holes.

° Pull throttle cable up to remove slack and tighten cable

clamp screw. Remove alighnment pencil or drill bit.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 35)

The carburetor has been preset at the factoryand adjust-

ment should not be necessary. However, m_nor adjust-

ment may be required to compensate for differences infuel,

temperature, altitude or ioado If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

in general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise)

decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner

fue!/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (counter-

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving

a richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF NEEDLE IS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT_

PRELIMINARY SETTING

• Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle

control cable is adjusted properly (see above)..

° With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clock-

wise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counter*

clockwise) 1 turn,.

FINAL SETTING -

. Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make

final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion

control lever in "NEUTRAL" position°

• IdlesDeedsetting-Withthrottlecontrolleverin"SLOW"

positi-on, engine should idle at 1750 RPM. If engine

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

or out until correct idle is attained,

° Idle fuel needle settin_q* With throttle control lever in

"SLOW" position, turrl idle fuel adjusting needle in

(clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out

(counterclockwise) approximately 1/8 to 1/4 turn to

obtain best low speed performance. "

° Recheck idle speed., Readjust if necessary°

ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from "SLOW" to "FAST"

position° If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel

adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn° Re-

peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust -

damage may result°

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WiTH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEARESTAUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, WHICH HAS

PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY

NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS

CABLE \

CLAMP

SCREW

SPEED CONTROL

BRACKET

THF

LEVER

FIG. 34

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTING

IDLE FUEL

ADJUSTING

NEEDLE

FIG. 35

STORAGE

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Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

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

more_. "

CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure°

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage_ When

mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor-

oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a

clean, dry area.

o Clean entiretractor (See"CLEANING"inthe Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

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

placement instructionsinthe Service and Adjustments

sectionof this manual)=

° Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

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

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting..

BATTERY

o Fullycharge the battery for storage°

° After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging_

° To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

long periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly(see'q'O

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilitiessection of this manual)_

° After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cableswhere they cannot come incontactwithbattery

terminals.

° Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

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

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING iN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE iNDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OFACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE,

° Drain the fuel tank.

° Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine orcarburetor cleaner productsin the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur°

o Use fresh fuel next season_.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

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

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil(withengine warm) and replace with clean engine

oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual).

CYLINDERS

• Remove spark plug(s).

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

cylinder(s),

° Turn ignitionkey to"START" position fora few seconds

to distribute oil.

° Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

° Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

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

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

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

give protectionfrom dust and dirt..

• Cover yourtractor'witha suitable protectivecoverthat

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe whichallows condensationto form and

will cause your tractorto rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM..

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TROUBLESHOOTING POmNTS

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PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

1 Out of fuel

2.. Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3, Engine flooded

4 Bad spark plug

5. Dirty air fitter

6, Dirty fuel filter.

7.. Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring,

9, Carburetor out of adjustment

10,, Engine valves out of adjustment

1. Dirty air filter,,

2, Bad spark plug

3., Weak or dead battery,

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5- Stale or dirty fiJel,

6. Loose or damaged widng..

7o Carburetor out of adjustment

8. Engine valves out of adjustment.,

i,, Clutch/brake pedal not depressed

2, Attachment dutch is engaged.

3 Weak or dead battery

4. Blown fuse,,

5 Corroded batter,] terminals_

6, Loose or damaged wiring.

7, Faulty ignition switch

8 Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Fautty operator presence switch(as)

1 Weak or dead battery,

2 Corroded battery terminals.

3., Loose or damaged widng,

4. Faulty solenoid or starter,

t., Cutting too much grass/too fast,

2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

3 Buird_up of grass, leaves and trash under mower

4, Dirty air rifler..

5 Low oif level!dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug

7. Dirty fuel fitter,

8. Stale or dirty fuel,,

9 Water in fuel

10. Spark ptug wtreloose,

11 Dirty engine air screentfine

12, Dtrtylclogged muffler,

13., Loose or damaged wiring°

14 Carburetor out of adjustment,,

15. Engine valves out of adjustmen'!_

1, Worn, bent or toose blade,

2, Bent blade mandrel.

3, Looeeldamaged part(s),

CORRECTION

1,, Fill fuel tank°

2o See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section,

3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start

4_ ReplacB sparkptug,

5 Clean/replace air filter,

6, Replace fuel filter.

7. Drain fue_ tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasortne and replace fuel _tter,

8 Check alf wtdng,

9. Contact an authorized service center/department,

10. Contact an authorized service center/department,

1 Clean/replace air filter.,

2. Replace spark plug,

3. Recharge or replace battery

4, Replace fuel filter

5 Drain fuet tank and refill with fresh gasoline,,

6 Check all wtdng,

7 Contact an authorized service center/department,

8, Contact an authorized service centerldepartment.

1 Depress c]utchJbrake pedal

2. Disengage attachment clutch,

3., Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse,,

5 Clean battery terminals

6. Check all wldng,

7, ChecWreptace Ignition switch.

8. Check/replace soteno]d or starter.

9 Contact an authodzed service center/departmenL

1.. Recharge or replace battery

2, Clean battery terminals

3. Check all wiring

4 Check/replace solenoid or starter,

1, Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed,

2. Adjust throttle control

3 Clean underside of mower houelng_

4, Clean/replace air filter

5, Check oil leve!fchange ell

6. Clean and regap or change spark plug.,

7. Replace fuel fitters,

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline_

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

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

t 0. Connect and tighten spark plug wire

I1. Clean engine air screeniflns_

12. Clean/replace muffler

13_ Check all wtdng

14 Contact an authorized service centerldepartmenL

15 Contact an authodzed service center/department,

1_ Replace blade, Tighten blade bolt

2 Replace blade mandrel.

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

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O0 NG POINTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut _ uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

CAUSE

1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system

CORRECTION

1, Check wiring, switches and connections If not

corrected, contact an authodzed service cented

department,

1,. Worn, bent or loose blade,

2. Mower deck not level..

3,, Buildup of gr_ss, reaves, and trash under mower.

4,, Bent blade mandrel,

5, Ctoggsd mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

1, Replace btade Tighten blade bolt,

2 Love! mower deck,

3 Clean underside of mower housing,.

4, Replace blade mandrel,

5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,.

Tractor "creeps" with

motion control lever in

"neutral" position

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism,

2 Wornfdamaged mower drive belt,.

3 Frozen idiot pulley,

4 Frozen blade mandrel,

t. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast

3, Wet grass,

4. Mower deck not level..

5., Lowluneven tire air pressure_

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7,. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn

9o Blades impropedy {nstalled.

10 Improper blades used.

11 Ciogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

1 Remove obstruction,,

2 Replace mower ddve belt

3 Replace idler pulley

4 Replace blade mandrel,

1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position

2, Shift to slower speed.

3 Allow grass to dry before mowing,

4 Level mower deck,.

5 Checkttres for proper air pressure_

6 Replace/sharpen biade. T{ghten biade bolt

7, Clean underside of mower housing,,

B. Replace mowerdrive belt,

9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down

10,. Replace with blades listed in this manual

11_ CJean around mandrels to open vent holes,

"l Switch is "OFF"

2. Bulb(s) bumed out,,

3, Faulty light switch,,

4, Loose or damaged widng,,

5. Blown fuse

i, Bad battery cell(s)

2. Poor cable connections

1 Turn switch "ON"_

2, Replace bulb(s),,

3, Check/replace light switch,

4,, Check wiring and connections,

5, Replace fuse.

1. Replace batter'l/

2,. Check/clean all connections,

(Fender shift models only)

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF'*

3. Faulty regulator (if so equipped)

4 Faulty alternator,,

1 Motion control lever is out of adjustment,

1 Freewheel control in "disengaged" position..

1_ Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"

positionfo_ 30 seconds before stopping engine

3, Replace regulator.,

4, Replace alternator

1. Adjust motion cantrol lever.,

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

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

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine,.

SCHEMATIC

14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

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BATTERY

RED

WHITE

FUSE 30 AMP.,

SOLENOID

' r_ I1 STARTER

IGNITION SWITCH

BLACK

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

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t _1

AFTER FIRE SOLENOID

ATT MENT CLUTCH I - -fPEDALUtS_ .....

J (CLUTCH OFF) " I '

t , : ;

_LA°*_0 0 _

BLACK 4_ IGNITIONUNIT

RED

BLACK

SPARK

PLUG

CHARGING SYSTEM otTrPUT 26 VOLTS AC MIN, @ 3600 RPM

3 AMP DC @ 3500 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED)

_ DIODE _ALTERNATOR I i

UGHTING SYSTEM

output ._ .................

5 AMP AC @ 3600 RPM t4 VOLTS AC MIN,, @ 3600 RF'M {UGHTS OFF}

IGNITION SWITCH

f,osmoN c_Rcu,T

M+G

: OFF .........

ON B+L

START B+ S + L

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

ORANGE

I ...... I f'_

I ._ ,_ I BROWN _(__ BLACK A

! I

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH (OFF) k,,,.,j/' HEADLIGHTS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING

----(__z_ REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH

A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. /-2-/

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED

TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOU RCE_

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS

OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH

ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL

BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

ELECTRICAL

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REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121537X

2 130890

3 108236X

4 138693

5 420_J

6 4206J

7 132202

8 129965

9 109596X

10 138406

11 STD551125

12 73350400

13 71110408

15 STD541425

16 131563

17 109553X

'!8 STD601005

19 102972X

20 123620X

21 124211X

22 t21305X

23 121264X

24 74760412

25 STD55!025

26 STD551125

27 STD541025

28 109310X

29 108824X

30 I09238X

32 110712X

33 136850

34 7662J

35 STD60t005

39 1I150400

Battenj

Bracket, Interlock Switch

Bracket, Crutch Switch

Harness, Ignition

Cable, Ground

Cable, Battery

Battery Box

Clamp; Hose

Solenoid

Washer, Lock

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

Bolt, Hex Head, Fin.

1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 Grade 5

Nut

Cover, Terminal

Switch, Interlock, Clutch

Screw

Switch, Starter

Cover, Key Switch

Nut, Ignition

Switch, Piunger

Cap, Battery

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

Washer

Nut

Key, Ignition

Fuse

Tube, Plastic

Switch, Light

Harness, Light Socket

Light Bulb

Screw

Washer, Lock Int. Tooth 1/4

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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CHA_QJ¢ AND ENCLOSURES

37 j_

B C D E F G H J K L M N O,' P

19 24 _76

O R S T U W X Y Z

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 135033 Chassis 42 1399t5 Bracket, Support, Dash

2 137275 Drawbar 43 STD523707 Bolt

3 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll, 44 STD5237t0 Bolt

3/8-t6 x 3/4 Type TT 45 STD541437 Nut

4 72'140606 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4 46 105518X Dash Lower

5 134775 Bracket Assembly, Pivot, RH 47 17490608 Screw, Thd., Roll.

6 127543X015 Saddle, Silkscreened 3/8-16 x 1/2 Type TT

7 17490608 Screw, Thd., Rollo 48 136814 Bracket Assembly,

3/8-16 x 1/2 Type TT Front Pivot Hinge, LH

8 126471X Clip, Insulated 49 136813 Bracket Assembly,

9 t36696 Dash, Plastic Front Pivot Hinge, RH

10 5479J Ptug, Button 50 136673X459 Hood Assembly

11 136967 Panel, Dash, LH 51 STD551137 Washer Lock 3/8

12 121794X Cover, Access 52 19131614 Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Gauge

13 136970 Panel, Dash, RH 53 121236X Spacer

15 134774 Bracket Assembly, Pivot, LH 54 108067X Nut, Pal

16 STD523707 Bolt 55 19131210 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

17 2751R Clip, Fuel Line 56 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

18 t29621X017 Plate, Dash 59 STD541037 Nut

19 74180412 Screw, Machine 1/4-20 x 3/4 60 STD523727 Bolt

20 STD551025 Washer 17/64 61 136670X459 Panel Assembly, RH

21 STD541425 Nut 62 136671X459 Panel Assembly, LH

22 74180512 Screw Mach. 5/16-18 x 3/4 63 STD523707 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 3t4

23 73510500 Nut Keps 5/16-18 64 10040400 Washer, Lock

24 STD523707 Bolt 65 !37304 Rod, Support Hood

25 19131312 Washer 13/32x 13/16x 12 Gauge 66 136374 Lens, Bar, Clear

26 STD541437 Nut 67 137270 Rivet, Rachet, Male

27 136619 Bracket Assembly, Fender 68 137271 Rivet, Ratchet, Female

28 136373X428 Grill 69 140181 Plate Support Battery

29 STD541431 Nut Crown!ock 3/8-16 70 137269 Washer, Nylon

30 126599X459 Fender 72 5320R Clip, Insulated

3t STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 75 108067X Nut, Pal

32 STD523120 Bolt Hex 5/16-18 x 2 76 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

33 105465X459 Footrest, LH 77 74760408 Bolt Hex 1/4 - 20 x 1/2

34 105464X459 Footrest, RH 80 17490612 Screw, Thd. Roll.

35 STD533707 Bolt 3/8_16 x 3/4 Type "IF

36 STD541437 Nut 88 73800600 Locknut 3/8 - 16 UNC

37 105466X Pad, Footrest 90 !10923X Bracket, Mower Clutch

38 2751R Clip, Fuel Line 9t STD533710 Bolt

39 STD551237 Washer 92 STD523708 Bolt, Hex 3/8 - 16 x 7/8

40 STD541437 Nut

41 134014 Plug Dome NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR

DRIVE

PARTS

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101

t01

31 81

23 77

K _ 54

1_"8 15 46

102

100

,_,, io3

61 t

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38 43

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14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NOo DESCRIPTION

1 121430X Pump, Transaxle 57 STD571810

58 t23674X

2 138558 Transaxle Assembly

5 126581X Belt Keeper, Transaxie 59 STD523727

6 73680400 Nut, Crownlock 1/4-20 UNC 60 4470J

7 126579X Pulley, Transaxle 61 109070X

8 12!211X Spacer, Stand-off, Transaxle Fan 62 19131312

10 121188X Bracket, Differential Mounting 63 STD541437

11 74780572 Bolt 64 127783

12 STD551131 "Washer, Lock 65 I23789X

13 STD541431 Nut 66 I23205X

14 1t0422X Spring, Return, Brake 67 STD523715

15 126578X Fan, Transaxle 68 STD541437

16 STD522507 Screw 69 STD551037

17 19092016 Washer 9/32xl-1/4x 16 Gauge 70 105710X

18 STD551125 Washer 71 STD561210

19 137589 V-Belt, Ground Drive 72 105706X

20 t26912X Friction Pack Assembly 73 110812X

21 126655X Pin, Roll 74 12000039

22 137328 Rod, Tie Hydro Stretch 75 105709X

23 73040400 Nut, Hex, Flange i/4-28 UNF 76 STD561210

24 STD523707 Bolt 77 8883R

25 STD541437 Nut 78 140186

26 STD551025 Washer 79 M747810100

27 STD54t437 Nut 80 STD551143

28 121189X U-Bolt 3/8-16 x 2.83 81 129921

29 STD541437 Nut 82 STD523710

30 130564 Knob, Premium 83 19131312

31 126592X Control Lever Assembly 84 STD541437

32 126590X Bushing, Transaxle 85 126575X

33 126591X Washer, Shim .,53x 1.25 x .0598 86 7605J

34 STD581050 E-Ring 87 110739X

35 126910X Spring, Extension 88 73680400

36 73040400 Nut, Hex, Flange 1/4-28 UNF 89 126654X

37 t37630 Rod, Brake 90 STD551237

38 STD541437 Locknut 91 73610600

39 STD541237 Nut 92 126600X

40 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 93 126597X

4t STD551037 Washer 94 126598X

95 STD551025

42 4921H Retainer Spring

43 STD624003 Retainer 96 STD551!25

97 STD512505

44 133261 Rod, Parking Brake

45 124236X Cap, Parking Brake 98 121199X

46 I36922 Bracket, Transaxle 99 121749X

47 17490616 Screw, Thd., Roll. 100 STD581075

3/8-16 x 1 Type TT 101 t23583X

49 138307 Bracket, Mounting 102 121748X

50 STD533707 Bolt 103 134683

51 STD541437 Nut 104 STD523710

52 126577X Keeper, Center Span 105 19132012

53 STD541437 Nut 106 STD541437

54 122424X Shaft, Foot Pedal

55 120183X Bearing, Nylon

56 STD551062 Washer

Pin, Roll

Pulley, Idler, Fiat

Bolt

Spacer, Split

Keeper, Belt Retainer

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove

Bellcrank Assembly

Retainer, Belt

Bolt

Nut

Washer

Link, Clutch

Bearing, Nylon

Washer, Hardened

Ring, Klip

Spring, Return, Clutch

Cover, Pedal

Pulley, Engine

Bolt, Hex

Washer

Keeper, Belt, Engine, LH

Bolt

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut

Arm, Control

Bolt, Shoulder 1/4 x 20 UNC

Washer, Spring, Oiled

Nut, Crownlock 1/4-20 UNC

Control, Bypass

Washer

Nut, Hex, Fin. 3/8-24 UNF

Console, Shift

Plate, Neutral Adjust, RH

Plate, Neutral Adjust, LH

Washer 17/64

Washer

Screw

Spacer, Split

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

E-Ring

Key, Square

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

Belt Guide, Mower, RH

Bolt

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

Nut

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

16 32

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 12t472X

2 133988

3 135227

4 135228

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 130468

1I STD551137

12 73610600

!3 110438X

14 74011056

15 73901000

16 132624

17 128755

18 57079

19 124035X

2O 126684X

21 STD551125

22 7t0704t0

23 127501

24 109816X

25 124036X

26 12000029

27 136874

28 6266H

29 17490612

3O STD55i137

31 73610600

32 130465

33 126847X

34 '19131416

35 STD561210

36 155&J

37 STD61t005

38 126805X

39 1007!2K

40 STD541350

41 100711L

42 !10709X

43 t21749X

44 121748X

45 12000029

46 121232X

47 6855M

48 17490512

49 131291

50 STD561210

51 125916X

52 106451X

53 STD541437

54 106932X

55 138171

Steering Wheel

Axle Assemby, Front

Spindle Assemby, LH

Spindle Assemby, RH

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

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

Ring, Klip

Bearing

Link, Drag

Washer, Lock

Nut, Hex, Fin. 3/8-24 UNF

Spacer, Bearing, Front Axle

Bolt, Hex 5/8-11 UNC x 34/2

Locknut, Hex, ,Jam, with Washer Inset

5/841 UNC

Pin, Axle, Large 518x 1..55/1.54

Shaft Assemby, Steering

Washer, Thrust o5!5 x .750 x _033

Support, Shaft

Washer, Shim 1/4 x 5/8 x .062

Washer

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

Shaft Assemby, Pittman

Nyliner, Snap-In

Bracket, Steering

Ring, Klip

Gear, Sector

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

Screw, Thd. Ro& 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT

Washer, Lock

Nut, Hex, Fin.. 3/8-24 UNF

Rod, Tie

Bushing, Drag Link

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Bushing, Steering

Screw #10-16 x 1/2

Insert, Steering Wheel

Washer

Nut

Adaptor, Steering Wheel

Boot, Steering

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

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

Ring, Klip

Cap, Spindle

Fitting, Grease

Screw, Thd. Roll 5/16-18 x 3/4

Link, Clutch, with Nibs

Lever Assembly, Mower Clutch

Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC Grade 2

Nut

Knob, Round

Bracket, Pivot, Manual Clutch Lever

NOTE: All component dimensions given in [J..S..inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

ENGINE

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

B C D E

C_8 _16

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

ENGINE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

t 134265 Control, Throttle

2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting

1/4-20 x 5/8

3 137510 Engine, Kohler, 14 HP,

Model No. CV14S, Type NooPS1452

4 137350 Muffler, Exhaust

7 - -- Plug, Oil Drain

(Order From Engine Manufacturer)

8 STD551t31 Washer, Lock

9 74760508 Bolt

10 109202X Tank, Fuel

ti 123549X Cap Assembly, Fuel

12 123487X Clamp, Hose

13 !01335K Line, Fuel

t4 13280328 Nipple, Pipe

15 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT

16 STD551231 Washer

17 M740108025 Hex Bolt

18 17490612 Screw, Hex Wsh Thdrol 3/8d6 x 3/4

19 '128230 Strap Support Fuel Tank

20 124028X Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line

22 137!80 Arrester, Spark

23 128953 Shield, Heat

24 STD601005 Screw

25 128229 Bracket Pnt Support Tank

26 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

27 123650X Stud I/4 Turn

28 133747 Shield Heat Lt

29 19091016 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

30 105838X Retainer 1/4 Turn

3t 105839X Receptacle 1/4 Turn

32 74760616 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x I

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,.Soinches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

D D

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KEY

NO.

PART

NO_

1274,38X

126656X

8TD523707

19131210

2751 R

STD54t437

124181X

17490616

19131614

131451

121251X

121246X

121248X

72050411

134300

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot, Seat

Bolt

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge

Clip, Fuel Line

Nut

Spring, Seat

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1

Washer 13/32 x I x i4 Gauge

Pan, Seat

Strip, Foam

Bracket, Switch Mounting

Bushing, Snap, Nylon

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

Spacer, Spirt

A B C D E

_19 +17

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

16 121250X Spring

17 123976X Nut, Flangelock 1/4 Grade 5

18 STD511005 Screw

19 73951000 Nut, Keps #10+32 UNF

20 4171R Clip, Insulated

21 105529X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

22 STD541431 Nut

24 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

25 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x +62

26 120068X Knob, Seat

29 124238X Cap, Spring, Seat

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

1 inch = 25+4mm

REPAIR

DECALS

PARTS

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13 18 6 3 7 8 5 8 7 4 '13 10

14 -- ,

23 12

KEY

NO.

PART

NO,

1 136794

2 133178

3 138042

4 138043

5 138592

6 133644

7 138048

8 133204

9 128314

10 137537

11 4900J

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Operating Instruction

Decal, Mower, 3 In One

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH

Decal, Grille, Craftsman

Decal, Maintenance

Decal, Side Panel

Decal, Fender, Craftsman

Decal, Caution

Decal, Clutch/Brake

KEY PART

NO. NO,

12 121215X

13 138145

14 136832

15 138836

17 133179

18 132266

19 138047

23 I06202X

-- 138311

137807

137809

DESCRIPTION

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

Decal, Chassis, Hydro/42"

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal YT/GT Dash LT

Decal, Mower QC System

Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery

Reflector, Taillight

Decal, Handle Lift Height Adjust (Lift

Handle)

Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owner's (Spanish)

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 59192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

5 106732X311

6 278H

7 9040H

8 106108X311

9 106268X

10 7152J

11 104757X

Cap, Valve, Tire

Stem, Valve

Tire, Front

Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

Rim Assembly, Front

Fitting, Grease (Front Whee! Only)

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only)

Rim Assembly, Rear

Tire, Rear

Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

Cap, Axle

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches

1 inch = 25..4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

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42" MOWER DECK

77 78 79

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42" MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 138024 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 43 133504

2 STD533107 Bolt 44 134236

3 1380t7 Bracket Asm Fr_Sway Bar 45 STD624003

4 138440 Bracket Asm Deck 42" Sway Bar 46 17720410

4A 132827 Bolt, Shoulder

5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 47 13!335

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 48 133944

7 73800500 Locknut 5/16-18 49 133940

8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 8 50 131340

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 51 STD541410

10 129962 VVasher, Hardened 52 105529X

11 134149 Blade, Mulching, 42"Mower Deck 53 131845

12 t29895 Bearing, Ball 54 133943

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 55 !33844

(Includes KeyNumber 12) 56 122052X

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 57 127498

15 110485X Bearing, Bail, Mandrel 58 128759

16 !36929 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 59 t27846

17 72110618 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x 2-1/4 60 134666

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x5/8 61 133435

19 73800500 Locknut 5/!6-18 62 127847

20 136888 Baffle, Vortex 63 t21748X

21 STD541431 Nut 64 12000029

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 65 128903

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 66 t27845

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 68 130969

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 74 136420

26 110452X Nut, Push 75 71161010

27 130968 Shield, Deflector 76 19061216

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x5/Sx 16 Gauge 77 STD551110

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 78 130758

30 78158 Bolt 5/16_18x Io25 79 2029J

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 80 133814

32 129861 Pulley, Mandrel 81 133957

33 137266 Nut, Toplock 9/!6 83 73930600

34 STD533717 Bolt 84 74760512

35 133835 Fastner, Christmas Tree 85 73510500

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 86 72110504

37 19131612 Washer 13/32x 1 x 12 Gauge 87 132263

38 133502 Spacer, Idler Arm, Upper 88 132262

39 133503 Stiffner, Idler Arm, Upper, - - 130794

Hardened

40 STD541437 Nut -- 138357

41 133551 Rod, Pivot, with Nibs

42 STD560907 Cotter Pin

Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with Nibs

Guard, Mandrel, LH

Retainer

Screw, He× He_d, Thread Cutting

1/4_20 x 5/8

Spring, Extension

Washer, Hardened

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower

Bolt, Shloulder #10-24 Grade 5

Locknut

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16_18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

Bushing, Large, Brass

Spring, Mower Clutch

Arm, Clutch, Primary

Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs

Spring, Extension, Return

Arm, Clutch, Secondary

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

Ring, Klip

Bolt, Shoulder 3/'8-16 UNC x 1.44

Keeper, Spring

V-Belt, 42" Mower

Mulcher Cover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut, Lock

Bolt, Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge, Donut

Nut, Centeriock 3/8 - 16

Bolt, Hex Head 5/16 - 18 UNC x 3/4

Nut, Keps 5/16 - t8 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RH

Mandrel Assembly (includes Key

Numbers 8-10, 12.15, 31 and 33)

Mower Deck, Complete (Std. Deck

order mulcher blades, mulching and

gauge wheel components

separately. Key Nos. 11, 75-79 and

80-86)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US_ inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

42" MOWER LIFT

46 48

"%-----14

161718

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

42" MOWER LIFT

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 136971

2 136968

3 138284

4 12000002

5 19211416

6 120183X

7 125631X

6 122365X

10 122512X

11 134619

12 135388

13 4939M

14 135563

15 127218

16 73350800

17 130171

18 738OO800

"19 130832

20 3146R

21 19151216

22 '12000037

23 110807X

24 19131016

25 2876H

26 76020308

27 110729X

28 73350600

29 138057

30 110810X

41 17490612

42 120529X

43 123933X505

44 123935X

45 74780516

46 STD551t3i

47 19112410

48 123934X

Wire Asmo, Inner w/plunger

Shaft Asm Lift

Pin Groove

E Ring #5133_62

Washer 21/32 X 7/8 X 16 Ga

Bearing Nylon

Grip Handle Fluted

Button, Plunger

Spring Cprsn

Link Lift Lh Fixed Length

Link Lift Rh Fixed Length

Retainer Spring

Pin Rol! Sit 5/16 X 1_25

Link Front

Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnioh BIk Zinc

Nut Lock W/Wsh t/2-13 Unc

Arm Suspension Rear

Retainer Spring

Washer 15/32 X 3/4 X 16 Ga

Ring Klip #T5304-37

Nut Special

Washer 13/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga

Spring 2-1/8"

Pin Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

Rod Adjust Lift

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Knob Infinite 3/8-i6 Unc Black

Trunnion Dp Stop Dbl Thds Pit

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

Type TT

Washer, Nylon .44 x .75 x °032

Pointer, Height indicator

Plug, Hole

Bolt, Hex, Fin° 5/16-18 UNC x '1

Washer, Lock

Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Gauge

Scale, Height hdicator

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS.inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

SUNSTRAND PUMP ASSEMBLY - MODEL NUMBER BDU-10S

30,

21\

-" 37

I 2

OVERHAUL ]F59

SEAL KIT

COMPLETE 1t,60

PUMP ASSEMBLY]

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

122756X

122716X

122745X

122715X

t22700X

122699X

122767X

122747X

122717X

122748X

122749X

t 27 ! 46X

t 22770X

122771X

127147X

122773X

122722X

t22750X

127148X

122723X

DESCRIPTION

Shaft, Pump

* Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Ball

* Spacer

* Seal, Lip

* Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Cradle

Bearing, Journal

* Seal, Lip

Am1, Trunnion

Guide, Slot

HousingKit, Transmission

Bearing,Thrust, Ball

Plug, Pipe

Center Section Kit

Beadng, Needle

* Seal, Lip

Shaft, Motor'

Swashplate, Variable

* Seal, Lip

KEY PART

NO. NO.

31 127149X

36 127151X

37 122786X

38 122718X

39 122731X

4O 122730X

4! 122728X

42 127152X

46 t22787X

47 122752X

50 122788X

51 122789X

52 122754X

55 127153X

58 122790X

59 127154X

12t430X

DESCRIPTION

Block Kit, Cylinder

Ptug, Plastic

Pin, Stainless, Headless

Gasket, Center Section

Filter

Washer, Thrust

Spdng, Helical, Compression

Check Valve Kit

Plug, Stainless, Threaded

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Washer, Thrust

Pin, Spiral

Plug, Stainless, Threaded

Bypass Valve Kit

Plug, Stainless, Threaded

Overhaul Seal Kit, BDU-10

Includes: Items marked with an

asterisk (*); O-Rings for Check

Valves and Bypass Valve

Pump Assembly, Complete

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

AGRI-FAB TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 121431X

i SHELL

DURINA-O GREASE 1(20 OZ.)

47 ,

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,255460

AGRI-FAB TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 121431X

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 122614X

2 122615X

3 1226!6X

4 122620X

5 122621X

6 122622X

7 122623X

8 122624X

9 122625X

10 t22626X

11 t22688X

12 122629X

13 122631X

14 t22633X

15 122634X

16 122640X

17 122641X

18 122642X

19 122643X

20 122644X

2t 122645X

22 122646X

23 122647X

24 122648X

25 122649X

26 122650X

27 122651X

28 123061X

-- 122678X

-- 122654X

29 122656X

30 122653X

31 122659X

32 122660X

33 122662X

34 122663X

Housing, Half L H. 35

Housing, Half Roll. 36

Axle Loll. 37

Axle R.H. 38

Bearing, Ball 39

Washer, Fiat 3/4 x 1-1/8 x .030 40

Gear, Miter 41

Gear, Miter 42

Nut, Hex Jam w/Patch 1/2-20 43

Shaft, Cross 44

Screw, Stud 45

Snap, Ring 46

Bearing, Thrust 47

Housing Assembly, Differential 48

Bearing, Flange

Gear, Differential 72 Tooth 49

Bolt, Torx Head 1/4-28 x 5/8" - -

Shaft, Input 50

Snap, Ring 51

Retaining Ring 7/16" 52

Housing, Input Bearing 53

Bearing, Needle 54

Bearing, Thrust 55

Washer, Flat 5/8 x 1-1/8 x .030 56

Key, Hi-Pro 3/32 x 5/8 57

Screw, Hex W/Patch 1/4-20 x 3/4 58

Gear, Input Pinion 17 Tooth 59

Washer, Flat .62 x I x .05 60

Washer, Fiat .62 x 1,125 x °060 61

Washer, Fiat .62 x 1 x .040 62

Pin, Cotter 63

Nut, Castle 5/16-24 64

Washer, Fiat .343 x ,88 x .062 65

Arm, Brake Actuator - -

Pin, Brake Actuating

Brake, Yoke

122664X

123065X

122666X

122667X

122668X

123066X

122670X

122671X

126982X

122673X

122674X

122675X

123059X

123060X

123061X

122654X

122689X

121839X

126975X

122682X

122683X

122684X

122685X

122686X

122687X

122652X

123062X

123063X

126977X

126980X

126981X

126976X

121431X

Disc, Brake

Key, Hi-Pro 3/16 x 5/8"

Screw, Hex 1/4-20 x 1°50

Plate, Puck

Puck, Brake

Screw, Hex w!Patch 1/4-20 x 2.00

Screw, Hex Self-Tap 1/4-20 x 2.00

Screw, Hex Self-Tap 1t4-20 x 3.00

Bearing, Ball

Shaft, Pinion W!11 Tooth Gear

Shaft, Ddve

Bearing, Needle

Bronze Thrust Brg. 5/8 x 1-1/4 x 7/

Washer, Flat .62 x 1..0x °050

Washer, Fiat .62 x 1..0x .040

Spacer

Coupling

Gear, 60 and 17 Tooth

Nut, Hex 1/4-20

Gear, Drive Pinion 17 Tooth

Bolt, Square Head

Washer 15/16 x .265 x .125

Washer, Sprin,g Lock, 1/4"

Pin, Ro[I 3/16 x 1/2

Washer, Flat .62 x 1.0 x .030

Pin, Dowel 3/32 x 1/4

Seal, Grease

Washer, Head Spring Lock 1/4"

Assembly, Gear, Reduction

Assembly, Shaft, Input

Shell Durina-O Grease (20 oz.)

Transaxle Assembly Complete

NOTE: All compor]ent dimensions given in U,S, inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER PS 1452

AIRiNT K'E'"}"0--'

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

ENGINE CONTROLS,,,,,,,i

• ,-.,....15

EXHAUSTi ....

2 3

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER PS 1452

AIR INTAKE

BL()WER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NOo NO. DESCRIPTION

t 12 341 01 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover

2 t2 096 06 Cover', Air-Cleaner -.

3 12 100 01 Wing Nut

4 X-25-63 Washer, Plain 1/4

5 12 083 08 Precleaner Element

6 12 083 05 Element, Air'Cleaner

7 12 072 03 Stud, Mounting Plate

8 12 086 01 Screw, Mounting Plate Stud

9 12 041 02 Gasket, Air' Cleaner

t0 12 094 01 Base, Air Cleaner

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- * 12 113 27 Decal, Air Cleaner

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-0829033

2 12 041 03

3 M-0841080

4 12 126 11

5 12445 01

6 M-0645025

Stud, Exhaust Manifold

M8 x 1.25 x 20 (2)

Gasket, Exhaust Manifold

Nut, Muffler Mounting M8 x 1.25 (2)

Bracket, Muffler

Strap, Lifting

Screw, Lifting Strap

M6 x 1.0 x 25 (2)

Short Block

Gasket Set

-- 12 522 01

-- 12 755 01

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft

Plug, Cup

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 1201402

2 12139O1

SM-0545010

12 146 O7

12 027 14

12 313 03

12 063 08

Screw, Mounting M5 x 0.8 x 10 (t2)

Plate, Blower Housing

Housing, Blower

Grommet, Blower Housing

Baffle, Cylinder Head

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 12 113 28 Decal, Horsepower

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO, NO.

DESCRIPTION

12 079 07

12 237 01

SM-0645016

SM-0545016

12 536 01

6 SM-0443025

7 12O89 11

8 12089 04

9 12 089 19

t0 SM*0641060

11 SM-0642025

12 12 090 05

13 25 158 11

14 12 079 01

15 25 158 08

Linkage, Choke

Clamp, Cable

Screw, Hex Head M6 x 1_0x 16 (2)

Screw, Cable Clamp

Control, Speed Assembly (Includes

Key Numbers 6 through 8)

Screw

Spring, Choke Adjust

Spring, Choke Return

Spring, Governor

Nut, Governor' Arm M6 x 1.0

Screw, Governor Arm

M6 x 1.0 x 25

Lever, Governor

Bushing

Linkage, Throttle

Bushing

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.Soinches

1 inch = 25_4 mm

RPM Settings: Low Speed I500.2000

High Speed 3200- 3400

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER PS 1452

FUEL SYSTEM I

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_ 23

_ 24

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15 13

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER PS 1452

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART KEYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.

1 12 853 26

2 12 041 02

3 12 053 32

4 12 041 01

5 12 089 04

6 12 079 07

7 12 265 01

8 X-426-9

9 25 353 02

10 25 050 02

11 1236801

12 !2 089 09

13 12 O86 04

14 12 089 09

15 12 146 03

16 25 086 27

17 12 144 09

18 12 144 08

19 12 089 t0

20 12 146 02

21 12 337 01

22 12 757 02

23 12 041 05

24 12 t04 01

25 12 041 06

26 t2 757 09

27 SM-0641060

28 X-25-63

29 X-22-I1

30 M-0629122

31 12 431 01

32 12 086 07

Kit, Carburetor

(Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 6)

Gasket, Air Cleaner

Carburetor Assembly

(For Information Only - Not

Available Separately)

(includes Key Numbers 11 thru 26)

Gasket, Carburetor (2)

Spring, Choke Return

Linkage, Choke

Deflector, Heat

CIanTp,Hose (2)

Fuel Line, 3"

Filter; Fuel

Needle, Idle, Fuel Adjust

Spring, idle Fuel

Screw, Idle Speed Adjust

Spring, Idle Speed

Plate, Throttle

Screw, Throttle Plate (2)

Shaft, Throttle with Lever and Seal

Shaft, Choke

Spring, Choke Return

Plate, Choke

Jet, Main

Kit, Float

Gasket, Bowl

Bowl, Fuel

Gasket, Bowl Retainer Screw

Kit, Solenoid Assembly

Nut, Carburetor M6 x 1 o0(2)

Washer, Plain 1/4

Washer, internal Tooth 1/4

Stud, Carburetor M6 x 1.0 x 110 (2)

Sleeve, Insulating

Screw, Ground Wire

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12 757 03 Kit, Carburetor Repair

!2 755 09 Kit, High Altitude Jet

12 518 05 Lead, Solenoid, Black, 5", t4

Gauge, Uninsulated Pus,h-On Tabs

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

insulated Grip Barrel Eyelets

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

DESCRIPTION

1 12 318 02

2 12 351 01

3 12411 01

4 12 041 08

5 1201701

12 017 02

6 12 016 01

t2 016 02

7 12 112 13

8 12 086 15

9 12 089 15

10 12 173 01

11 12 755 03

12 12 089 01

13 X-426-9

14 12 326 03

15 !2 468 05

16 SM-0645020

17 12 096 07

18 M-0640034

19 24 194 01

20 24 186 01

21 12 146 13

22 SM-0545010

23 12 018 0t

24 12 402 0t

Head, Cylinder

Lifter, Valve (2)

Rod, Push (2)

Gasket, Cylinder' Head

Valve, Intake, Standard Size

Valve, Intake, .25" Oversize

Valve, Exhaust, Standard Size

Valve, Exhaust, .25" Oversize

Spacer, Head Boit Exhaust Port

Screw, Cylinder Head

M10 x 1.5 x 80 (5)

Spring, Exhaust Valve

Cap, Valve Spring (2)

Kit, Retainer'(2)

Spring, Intake Valve

Clamp, Hose (2)

Hose, Breather

Washer, Flat

Screw, Valve Cover

M6 x 1.0 x 20 (5)

Cover, Valve with Nipple

Screw, Rocker Arm M6 x t x 34 (2)

Ball, Rocker Pivot (2)

Arm, Rocker (2)

Plate, Guide

Screw, Breather Reed Retainer

M5x0_8xt0

Retainer', Breather Reed

Reed, Breather

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

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER PS 1452

IGNITIONIELECTRICALI

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STARTING SYSTEM I

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REPAIR PARTS

14 HP 42" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.255460

KOHLER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER CV14S, TYPE NUMBER PS 1452

IGNITION I ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12 086 14 Screw, Flywheel M10 x 1.5 x 45°8

2 12468 03 Washer, Flywheel

3 12 162 01 Screen, Grass

4 M-0639016 Screw, Fan M6 x 1 x 13 (4)

5 t2 112 01 Spacer, Far] (4)

6 12 157 02 Fan

7 X-42-15 Key

8 12 025 25 Flywheel Assembly

9 41 155 02 Connector

10 M_0548025 Screw, Stator Mounting

M5 x &8 x 25 (4)

11 SM-0545010 Screw, Stator Harness Clip

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2)

12 12 !54 02 Clip, Stator Harness

13 12 085 03 Stator Assembly, 15 Amp

14 12 132 02 Spark Plug

15 X-728-I Clip, Cable

16 12 584 01 Module, Ignition

17 SM*0545020 Screw, Ignition Module

M5 x 0.8 x 20 (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12 5t8 01 Lead, White, Ground To Kill (t9",

18 Gauge, Fully Insulated Push-on

Tab and Uninsulated Push-on Tab

Terminals)

55 755 01 Kit, Diode

OIL PAN I LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NOo NO.

DESCRIPTION

12 038 0i

12 153 03

12 153 02

12 123 04

SM-0545020

12 153 01

12 162 02

12 096 03

SM-0545016

M-1051025

12 126 02

12 089 03

12 462 01

12 208 01

12 050 01

12 136 01

X-75-10

12 393 01

12 032 04

12 096 02

SM-0545016

12 032 03

SM-0839045

12 199 33

Dipstick Assembly (Includes #2)

O-Ring, Dipstick

O-Ring, Upp..erOil Fill Tube

Tube, Oil Fill

Screw, Oil Fill Tube M5 x 0.8 x 20

O-Ring, Lower Oil Fill Tube

Screen, el! Pickup

Cover, Oil Pickup Screen

Screw, Screen Cover

Screw, Oil Pump Relief Valve

Bracket M10 x 1o5 x 25

Bracket, Oil Pump Relief Valve

Spring, Oil Pump Relief Valve

Piston, Oil Pump Relief Valve

Body, Oil Pump Relief Valve

Filter, Oil

Adapter', Oil Filter

Plug, Square Head, Solid 3/8

NPTF

el! Pump Assembly

O-Ring, Oil Pump Cover

Cover; Oil Pump

Screw, Oil Pump Cover

M5 x 0.8 x 16 (3)

Seal, Oil (P.ToO. End)

Screw, Oil Pan M8 x 1.25 x 45

(12)

Pan, Oil

12 032 o3

12 030 01

12 030 02

12 030 03

12 445 02

M-0839025

12 380 03

12 010 04

12 089 18

12 422 08

12 422 09

12 422 10

12 422 11

12 422 12

12 422 13

12 422 07

12 144 04

12 874 01

12 874 02

12 874 03

t2 018 02

12 108 01

12 108 02

t2 108 03

12 067 01

I2 067 02

12 380 01

12 043 05

SM-0631005

t2 144 02

52 139 09

12 144 01

SM-0631015

12 O32 01

X-25-102

12 380 04

Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block,

Part Number 12 522 01)

Seal, Crankshaft

Bearing, Crankshaft, Standard

(Flywheel End)

Bearing, Crankshaft .25" oversize

Bearing, Crankshaft .50" oversize

Strap, Lifting

Screw, Lifting Strap M8 x 1.25 x

Dowel, Locating (4)

Camshaft Assembly (Includes #8)

Spring, Actuating

Shim, Camshaft

Shim, Camshaft (as required)

Shim, Camshaft (as required

Shaft, Balance

Piston w/Ring Set, Standard

Piston w/Ring Set .25" oversize

Piston w/Ring Set .50" oversize

Retainer, Piston Pin (2)

Ring Set, Standard

Ring Set °25" oversize

Ring Set ..50"oversize

Connecting Rod, Standard

Connecting Rod .25" oversize

Pin, Governor' Regulating

Gear, Governor Assembly

Washer', Governor Gear Thrust

Shaft, Governor Gear

Plug, Cup

Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, Governor Shaft

Seal, Governor Cress Shaft

Washer, Plain 1/4

Pin, Governor Hitch

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-0839070 Screw, Bendix Starter

M8 x 1o25 x 70 (2)

2 12 468 01 Washer (2)

3 12 098 05 Starter Bendix (Includes #4-10)

4 12 755 12 Kit, Drive (Includes Key Number 5)

5 12 755 06 Kit, Drive Parts

6 12 227 0t Cap, Drive End

7 12 170 02 Armature

8 12 086 02 Screw, Hex Ffange

9 12 243 01 Cap, Commutator End

(Includes Key Number 10)

10 52 755 15 Kit, Brush

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 52 357 01 Lubricant, Starter

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

1 inch = 25,.4 mm

GW ER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.255460

HOW 3"0 ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

£RIIF fIMIIII +

14.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

3 in One Convertible

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC)

DRIVE

LAWN 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 seat,,

The model number for your engine wilt 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

Retail Stores,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

o PRODUCT- LAWN TRACTOR

= MODEL NUMBER - 917,255460

o ENGINE MODEL NO. - CV14S-PS1452

o PART NUMBER

° PART DESCRtPTION

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

yotJ,we sewice what we sell,,

137807 Rev+3 06.03,93

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