Craftsman 917250560 lawn tractor User Manual

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MODEL NU 917.250560 OWNER'S MANUAL

° Assembly

o Operation

° Customer Responsibilities

o Service and Adjustments

o Repair Parts

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

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917

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SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

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

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

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual

and on the machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine,

• Cleat the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,,

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing Stop

machine if anyone enters the area°

• Never carry passengers._

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

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

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

entire grass catcher or the guard in place

• Slow down before turning,

° Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

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

before dismounting.

° Turn off blades when not mowing,

° Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute.

° Mow only in daylight or good artificial light

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs.

° Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

° Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into

a trailer"or truck

Ii. SLOPE OPERATION

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

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury ordeatho

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

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

DO:

° Mow up and down slopes, not across.

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

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

overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles°

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

to stop or shift while on the slope_

° Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.,

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments

These can change the stability of the machine

° Keep al! movement on the slopes stowand gradual Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction..

• Avoid starting ot stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turnon slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly

and gradually downhill, if possible,

° Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. The

mower could suddenly turn over ifa wheel is over the edge

of a cliff or ditch, or it an edge caves in.,

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

sliding.

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

ground.

° Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes,

!11. CHILDREN

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

presence of children, Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that

children will remain where you last saw them.

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

care of another responsible adult..

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

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

children.

° Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with sate machine operation

- Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other"objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.. They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container,

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

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

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

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

and keep equipment in good condition

° Never tamper' with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

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

Clean oil or fuel spil_age.. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

° Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running

• Grass catcher components are subject towear', damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary_

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

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them

• Check brake operation frequently. Adiust and service as

required.

Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONH! BECOME ALERT]If YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug

_ wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

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WARNING A

The engine exhaust from this product con-

tains chemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possibfe dependability and

performance_

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department Department. We have com-

petent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor°

Please read and retain this manual, The instructions wilt

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly°

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",

MODEL

NUMBER 917 250560

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WiLL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT°

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

uct Contact your nearest Sears store for details

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

= Read and observe the safety rules.

= Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tractor.

= Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-

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

PRODUCT SPECIIFIICATmONS

HORSEPOWER: 22_5

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3..5 GALLONS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (APFSF/SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4..2 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 37 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: 040")

VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE

GROUND SPEED {MPH): FORWARD: 0 - 56

REVERSE: O- 2.5

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi

REAR: t0 PSi

CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 F'T. LBS

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal

combustion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimproved foresFcovered, brush-covered or grass-cov-

ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

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

in effective working order by the operator..

In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/

Department (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Lit,tilTED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDWNG EQURPMENT

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

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

or workmanship..

This Warranty does not cover:

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

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

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

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

o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes°

UMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT 1S AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30

DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER AFTER 30 DAYS

FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP-

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

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

APPLIES ONLY WHILE TH1S PRODUCT tS 1NTHE UNITED STATES.

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

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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

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

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

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

TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ..................................... 5,15

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

OPERATION .......................................................... 12-16

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

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

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

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

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

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

PARTS ORDERINGtSERVICE ............... BACK COVER

INDEX

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

Adjustments:

Brake ................................................................23

Carburetor .......................................................27

Clutch Pulley .................................................23

Gauge Wheels ........................................14

Mower

Front-To-Back ..................................22

Side-To-Side ........................................ 21

Throttle Control Cable .........................27

Air Filter, Engine ....................................................20

Air Screen, Engine .........................................19

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

Battery:

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

Cleaning ............................................. 20

Starting with Weak Battery ...............25

Storage ...........................................................28

Terminals ..............................................................19

Belt:

Motion Drive

Remova!/Replacement ............. 24

Mower Drive

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

Mower Blade Drive

Removal/Replacement ...............23

Blade:

Sharpening ..................................................18

Replacement ............................................18

Brake Adjustment ..............................................23

Carburetor Adjustment .........................................27

Clutch Pulley ..........................................................23

Controls, Tractor ...................................................12

Customer Responsibilities ........................17-20

Engine:

Air Filter .....................................................20

Air Screen ......................................................19

Cooling Fins ......................................20

Engine Oil .........................................15,19

Fuel Filter ..................................................20

Spark Plug(s) .......................................20

Tractor:

Battery ....................................................t8

Blade ........................................................18

Lubrication Chart .................................17

Maintenance Schedule .............. 17

Tire Care ......................................8,18,25

Transaxle .................................................19

Cutting Height, Mower .....................................13

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays ...............................26

Schematic ...................................................31

Wiring Diagram ................................................32

Engine:

Air Biter ....................................................20

Air Screen .....................................................19

Cooling Fins ...............................................20

Oil Change .....................................................I9

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

Oil Type .....................................................15,!9

Preparation ..................................................15

Repair Parts ......................................51 +58

Starling .........................................................15+16

Storage ..................................................28

Filter:

Air Filter .....................................................20

Fuel ..............................................................20

Oil ..................................................................20

Fuel:

Storage ............................................................28

Type ...............................................................15

Fuse .........................................................................26

Headlights ..............................................................26

Hood Removalflnsta!lation ..............................26

Leveling Mower Deck ......................................... 22

Lubrication:

Chart ..................................................................17

Engine .............................................................. 19

Maintenance Schedule .....................................17

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Back ..................22

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

Blade Replacement .................................18

Blade Sharpening ................................18

Cutting Height ...........................................13

Installation ...................................................21

Operation .....................................................14

Removal .................................................... 21

Mowing Tips ..............................................................16

Muffler ...................................................................20

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

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ...........15,19

Engine .............................................................19

Storage .........................................................28

Operation .......................................................12-16

Operating Mower' ..................................................14

Options:

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

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

Parking Brake ........................................................13

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

Parts, Replacement/Repair ................32-50

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

Repair Parts .....................................................32-50

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

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

Service and Adjustments ......................2!-27

Carburetor _..................................................27

Clutch Pulley ..................................................23

Fuse .......................................................26

Hood Removal/Installation ................26

Motion Drive Belt

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

Mower Ddve Belt

Remova!!Replacement ................22

Mower Blade Drive Belt

RemovaltReplacement ...................23

Mower Adjustment

Front-to-Back ...................................22

Side4o-Side ..........................................21

Mower Removal/Installation .......... 2t

Tire Care ...........................................8,!6,25

Slope Guide Sheet ..............................................59

Spark Plug(s) ....................................................20

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

Starting the Engine .................................15-16

Steering Wheel .....................................................7,24

Stopping the Tractor ...................................13

Storage ..........................................................................28

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...........27

Tires .....................................................................8,18,25

Troubleshooting Chart .............................29-30

Transaxle ................................................................19

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

Widng Diagram ..................................................32

Wiring Schematic .....................................................3t

AOOESSO tIESAND ATTACH ENTS

These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased.

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

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER

BLADES BELTS

PERFORMANCE

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

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

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 tractor.

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

attaching and detaching.

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Tapered

2 54nch 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

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage

CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes available, plus accesso-

ries such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart cover, protective mat and

dolly.

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture

and nutrients to reach grass roots 36-inch swath.. 24 hardened steel

coring tips. t50 Ib capacity weight tray

DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from 10 to

20 degrees, 40 incheswide.. Can hook 2 units in tandem. (Requires

sleeve hitch.)

DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel. 48

inches wide, 17inches high, clears 44-inch path when angled. Master

lift control lever for operator ease.. Spring trip for snow removal on

uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to follow ground contour,

Reversible, replaceable scraper bar (Use with tire chains and wheel

weights and/or rear drawbar weight,)

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.

GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments at

once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with

rollers, carts or other heavy attachments)

MULCH RAKFJDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and

matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring line

teeth Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front or

rear mounting, HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING

TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and tosses thatch into

large hopper Mounts behind tractor

PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts lO-inch furrow.. Crank adjust-

ment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width, Heavy steel landside

for straight furrowing (Requires sleeve hitch)

RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a

pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x I0 lumber

REAR GRADER BLADE is42 incheswide and operated from driver's

seat Reversible steel blade can be angled at 30 degrees for grading

Reverses for pushing snow backwards. (Requires sleeve hitch)

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

water4ight drum holds up to 390 Ibs, of weight. Rounded edges

prevent harm to turf Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares ground for

seeding, helps weed control, Steel frame holds 5 adjustable sweeps.

Adjusts vertically, horizontally (Requires sleeve hitch.) Optional

accessory; steel furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes,

corn, and other deep-seeded crops

SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system, Single pin couples/

uncouples

SNOWTHROWER has 42qnch swath. Drum4ype auger handles

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

ment.. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat.. 6-inch diameter

spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet Lift controlled at tractor seat.

(Use with chains and wheel weights and!or rear drawbar weight.)

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

battery or other 12-volt source, Includes booms for automatic

spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying Wand has adjustable

spray pattern For applying herbicides, inseclicides, fungicides and

liquid fertilizers

SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing

easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-icers and

sand.

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves..

TILLER has 8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and cornpost

garden residue Chain-drive transmission.. Six 11-inch diameterone

piece heat-treated steel tines, Tills 30-inch path (Requires sleeve

hitch) Or use 5 hp tow-behind TtLLER with 36-inch swath to prepare

seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue. Tiller has its own

built4n 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! Optional accessories for 5 hp tillerconverl

unit for dethatching, aerating, hilling., without tools.

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

give smooth ride, outstanding traction.

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabdc over tubularsteel frame,

ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree visibility

Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry.

Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun protector in

summer, Optional accessories include: tinted/tempered solid

safety glass windshie[d with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amb£r

caution light for mounting on cab top.

VAOS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves.

Optional wand attachmentto pick up debris in hard-to-reach places

VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications, Can

be mounted on front of tractor for plowing applications Uses (1) 55

lb weight

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow

removal or dozing heavy materials

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Parts Bag contents shown full size

p____

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Knob

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

(4) Clevis Pins

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

(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

(2) Lock Washers 1/4

(2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

Parts packed separately in carton

Steering

Wheel

Manual

Seat

.._,_) Video

_ Cassette

_/ (2) Gauge

Wheel Bars

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Parts Bag

Parts bag contents not shown full size

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/_ f/_ (2)Washers 3t8

(2) Shou{der (_')) ___ xZ/gx14 Gauge

Bolts '\ _i!J(2) Gauge _(2) Center_

_ Wheels _r lock Nuts

_(2) Front Link Assemblies

Steering

Wheel

Insert

(2) Keys

Steering

Sleeve

Slope Sheet

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factorywith the 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.

(2) 7/16" wrenches Tire pressure gauge

(1) 1/2" wrench Utility knife

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

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

means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel)_

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6).

= Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

of carton, and lay panels flat.

= Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

° Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer

from steering shaft.

Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward,.

o Slide steering sleeve over steering shafL

o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and siide onto steering wheel adapter°

o Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,

lock washer and large fiat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely°

. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel

o Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill,.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SK1DTHAT MAY PUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID..

STEERING WHEEL INSERT

WASHER

STEERING

WHEEL

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTER

STEERING

SLEEVE

STEERING

SHAFT

FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig.5)

= Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

o Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedaL.

° Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to

disengage transmission (See 'H'O TRANSPORT" in

the Operation section of this manual).

o Ro!l tractor forward off skid.

° Remove mower and packing materials

CONNECT BATI'ERY (See Fig. 2)

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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals. Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

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• Lift hood to raised position..

o Open terminal access doors, remove termina] protec-

tive caps and discard.

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

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

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

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

terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex

nut as shown.. Tighten securely.,

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

tery terminai with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock

washer and hex nuL Tighten securely.

° Close terminal access doors.

Use terminal access doors for:

= Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware).

° Inspection for corrosion..

° Testing battery.

° Jumping (if required)..

° Periodic charging.,

HEX NUT LOCK

DISCARD WASHER

TERMINAL

PROTECTIVE

CAPS ::_._,_

TERMINAL ,"'" _l

ACCESS

DOOR

FLAT

WASHER

HEX

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

VENT HOLE

(KEEP CLEAN)

FIG. 2

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_

° Remove cardboard packing on seat pan_

o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

° Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer toosely.

Do not tighten.

. Tighten shoulder bolt securely.,

° Lower seat into operating position and sit on seal

° Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press dutch/brake pedal all the way

down,,

° Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

- Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

SEAT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

FLAT WASHER

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your' tractor were overinflated 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 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.,

ASSEM LY

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT • Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

(See Figs. 4 and 7) footrest and retain with double {oop retainer spring.

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension • Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove

arms are raised with attachment lift control_ Engage park- slack from mower suspension,

ing brake., ° Raise deck to highest position.

. Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway barn o Assemble gauge wheel bars to brackets using clevis

Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. pins and double loop retainer springs,

o Slide mower under tractorwith discharge guard to right o Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder

side of tractor., bolts, 3/8 washers, and 3/8-16 center iocknuts., Tighten

securely,,

. Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown

in the Operation section of this manual,,

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN

ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES, INSTALL BELT INTO

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE_

° Install one front link in top hole of the L.H. front mower

bracket and L.,Hofront suspension bracket.. Retain with

two single loop retainer springs as shown.,

° Install second front linkin R,,H,front suspension bracket

only and retain with single Ioop retainer spring as

shown.

o Slide right side of mower deck back and install link in

top hole of R,H.,front mower bracket Retain with single

loop retainer spring as shown..

• Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it

stops.

. Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control.

• Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck

pins,, If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to

align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms°

Retain with double loop retainer springs.,

SHOULDER

CHASSIS

BRACl ET ANTI-SWAY

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER

SPRING

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly

leveled_ See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual,.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSUT!ON OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower

drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual, Verify that the belts are

routed correctly,. FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKETS

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRING

(inward pointing deck

pins)

ARMS

FRONT

LINKS

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

L,H, GAUGE

WHEEL BAR

GAUGE

WHEEL

3f8

WASHER

318-16

CENTER

LOCKNUT

SINGLE

LOOP RETAINER

SPRINGS

FRONT

MOWER

BRACKET

CLEVIS

PINS

IDLER

PULLEY

DISCHARGE

GUARD

LOOP

RETAINER

SPRINGS

FIG. 4

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BES T PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFA CTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT,

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.

,! No remaining loose parts in carton..

,/ Battery is properly prepared and chmged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps)..

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

v" All tires are properly inflated. (Forshipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated 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 teveling)_

J' Check mower and drive belts_ Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers..

J Check wiring.. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped..

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR,

PA Y EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLL OWING IMPOR-

TANT ITEMS.:

,I Engine oil is at proper level..

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

gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function_ Operate them before you start the engine.

,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition..

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OPERATHO

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the producL Learn and understand their meaniny.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIALFU EL UNLOCKED

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKEDLOCK

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

PARKING BRAKE

MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

'I '1

OffERATION

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save

this manual for future reference°

CHOKE CONTROL

LIGHT SWITCH

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

AMMETER

THROTTLE CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

..... CLUTCH SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

IGNITION SWITCH

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

FREE WHEEL CONTROL

APPROX.

SPEEDS:

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG. 5

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

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH- Used to engage mower

blades or other' attachments mounted to your tractor°

LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mowerdeck orother

attachments mounted to your tractor,,

CLUTCHtBRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and

braking the tractor and starting the engine,

MOTION CONTROL - Selects the speed and direction of

tractor_,

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine,

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off,

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine,

AMMETER - Indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

(-).

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into

the brake position,

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB- Used to adjust the mower

height,.

OPERATI ON

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 6)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch., When engine is running, any attempt by the

operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking

brake will shut off the engine_

= Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position

and hold..

• Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressu re from clutch/brake pedal.. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position., Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

PUSH IN TO ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

THROTTLE "DISENGAGE" SWITCH PULL OUT TO

CONTROL LEVER

CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCHIBRAKE

PEDAL "BRAKE"

POSITION

IGNITION

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

HEIGHT

"DRIVE" ADJUSTMENT PARKING

POSITION KNOB BRAKE

"DISENGAGED .... ENGAGED"

POSITION POSITION

FIG. 6

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -

o Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position_

GROUND DRIVE-

° Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position_

° Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position_

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL fS DEPRESSED..

ENGINE -

o Move throttle control to slow (,_,) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (,,_)

position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may

cause engine to "backfire",

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

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

o Never use choke to stop engine,.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idle

with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

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

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine.

Do not use to start a warm engine..

= To engage choke control, pull knob out.. Slowly push

knob in to disengage,

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

Always operate engine at full throttle.,

• Operating engine at less than futt throttle reduces tlne

battery charging rate.

= Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-

mance..

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig, 6)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

motion control lever.

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

position.

° Release parking brake and clutch!brake pedal.,

o Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST IVIOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 6)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction_

o Turn knob clockwise (F_) to raise cutting height..

= Turn knob counterclockwise (_)to lower cutting

heighL

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 4-1/4'L

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running. These heights are approxi-

mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height

of grass and types of grass being mowed,

o The average lawn should be cut to approximatefy 2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inctles

during hot months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

o 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°

OPERAT Of

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7)

Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface..

Adjust mower to desired cutting height..

Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer

spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel..

o Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise gauge wheels

slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar

and insert clevis pins° Gauge wheels should be slightly

off the ground..

o Replace retainer springs into clevis pins_

RETAINER

SPRING '_

CLEVI. _

GAUGE

WHEELBAR

GAUGE

WHEEL

BRACKET

FIG. 7

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 5 and 6)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

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

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will

shut off the engine..

o Select desired height of cut.

Lower mower' with attachment lift control

Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control.

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CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or tile dis-

charge guard in place.

i,,i, i/r,,: , _ ......... ii ill i,,

TO OPERATE ON HnLLS

,u ,- i ,ll,,ll,,,i ll,,, ii ............ i,, ,, i ii,l,i

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down !

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and

' do not drive across any slope, i

, Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills..

o Avoid stopping or' changing speed on hills.

° If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position°

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

edal quickly to brake position and engage parking

rake..

° Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT; THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POStTION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

° To restart movement, stowlyrelease parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal,

° SIowty move motion control lever to slowest setting..

° Make sit turns slowly_

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 5 and 9)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage

transmission by placing freewheel contro] in freewheeling

position_ Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar

of tractoL

o Raise attachment tift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control..

Remove retainer spring from freewheel control rod.

Push control rod in to disengage transmission and

reinsert retainer spring into control rod hole now on

back side of the brackeL

° Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPHo

= To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

yourtractor on a truckor a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

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

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 8

t4 FIG. 9

OPERATaO

BEFORE STAIRTRNG THE ENGINE

CHECK IENGgNE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 10)

° The engine in yourtractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

o Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

• Unthread and remove oil fit! 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 Responsibilities section 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)_

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

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

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING,,

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage,, Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

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

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

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

tions for additional information., Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)

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 clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake

. Place motion control lever in neutra! (N) position.

° Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.

° Pull choke control out to choke (t\{) position for cold

engine start,, For warm engine start do not use choke

control.

o Move throttle control to midway between fast (,¢_) and

slow (,e_.) positions.

o Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to"START"

position and release key as soon as engine 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, slowly push choke control in..

° Move throttle control to fast (@) position..

• Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before

engaging drive or attachments..

IMPORTANT: COLD STARTING FOR HYDRO (BELOW

40°1=) - AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND BEFORE

DRIVING, LET TRANSMISSION WARM UP FOR (t)

MINUTE BY PLACING MOTION CONTROL LEVER IN

NEUTRAL AND RELEASING CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL.

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

'q-O ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjus_-

merits section of this manual,,

OPEF ATUON

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Neverengage or disengage

freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning_

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-

mended that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time,. This procedure will remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel-

oped during shipping of your tractor,

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, tT

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATtON

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR,.

o Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and

parking brake set,,

o Disengage transmission by placing freewheel cen!rol

in freewheeling position (See 'TO TRANSPORT' in

this section of manuat).

. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine,, After the engine

is running, move throttle control to slow (,_) position,.

With motion control lever' in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal

o Move motion control lever to full forward position and

hold for five (5) seconds,, Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds, Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of

drive wheels,. The air-is being removed from hydraulic drive

system°

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

off engine and set parking brake..

° Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual)..

. Sitting inthetractor seat, start engine. Aftertheengine

is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed.

With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

. Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move

motion control lever to reverse position,, After the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the

motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat

this procedure with the motion control lever three (3)

times,,

o Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal

operation,,

iVlOWING TiPS

o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is

attached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

performance_ See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual,.

o Use the runner on the right hand side of mower as a

guide,, The blade cuts approximately an inch outside

the runner (See Fig. 8).

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

ming_

" Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

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

tractor_ This will result in a rnore even distribution of

clippings and more uniform cutting,,

o 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)_

° If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-

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

desired heighL

" Do not mow grass when it is weL Wet grass will plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

o Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to

assure better' mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select-

mg 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.

FIG. 11

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

"[ Check for Loose Fasteners

sharpen/'Replace Mower Blades

C Lubrication Chart ............

T Check Battery Leve.i{aechar.ge

0 C{ean Battery and Terminals

R CheckTransaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

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

j .............

Check Engine Oil Level _' 6#4

CHangeEngine Oi!.................. _#' LI _2,3[ ..... 6#4

Clean Air Filter

E ...................................... ..............

a cleanAir Screen..................... ............. ...............

G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester .........

I ReplaceOil Filter (If equipped) .........

N Clean.Engine .....

Fins

Replace Spark Plug .........

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge .......

Replace Fuei FiIter

: . ......... ,..

1 - Change more otten when operating under a heavy teed or in high ambient _emperetures

2 - Service more otten when operating in dirty or dusty conditions

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

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

5 - 11equipped with adiustable system

6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance4ree battery

7 - Tighten front axte pivot bo_t to 35 ft -Ibs maximum

Do not overtighten,

GENERAL RECOtVtMENDATQONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season_

o 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.

o Check tire pressure..

° Check for loose fasteners..

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHfCH HAVE SPEC{AL NYLON BEARINGS.. VISCOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND D_RT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LiFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. tF YOU

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

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

(_ SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

_') REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUT1ES "ENGINE" SECTEON

CUSTOMER

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

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

at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted_

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-

n'lents section of this manua!),

TIRES

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

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

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

cals which can harm rubber.

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 sharF Re-

place bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12)

o Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blade&

Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer secu ring

btade_

Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown°

Reassemble hex belt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

• Tighten bolt securely (30-35 FL 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.

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FIG, 12

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)

Care should be taken to keep the blade ba/anced_ 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 wil! 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 to an unth readed portion of the steel bolt

or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position_ If either end of the blade moves downward,

sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balance&

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

the center hole may appear' to be centered, but are noL

CENTER HOLE

518"BOLT

OR PIN

BLADE

FIG. 13

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life,.

° Keep battery and terminals clean°

° Keep battery bolts tighL

o Keep small vent holes open (See "CONNECT BAT-

TERY" in the Assembly section of this rnanual).

° Recharge at 6-10 amperes for' 1 hour_

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power'.

• Remove terminal guard.

o 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 cell&

° Rinse the battery with plain water and dry,,

o Clean terminals and battery, cable ends with wire brush

until bright.

. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

° Reinstall battery" (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual),

CUSTOME

L ES

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept

clean to assure proper cooling..

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is

running or while the transmission is hot.. To prevent

possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water

or steam to clean transaxle.

o Inspect cooling fan to be su re fan blades are intact and

clean..

o Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure sprayer..

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

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

the transaxle ever teak or require servicing, contact your

nearest authorized service center/department,

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of

operation and replace if necessaP/. The belts are not

adjustable_ Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear,,

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SF or SG.. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE ViSCOSiTY GRADES

aF .20 _ 0 _ 30 ° 32 _ 40 ° 60 ° 80 _ 100 °

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 14

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

improves starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oits

wil! result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°C_ 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 if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year_

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 14 and 15)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG,

• Be sure tractor is on level surface,.

° Oil will drain more freely when warm°

. Catch oil in a suitable container.

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

to enter the engine when changing oil,.

° Remove drain plug,

- After oil has drained completely, replace oit drain plug

and tighten securely.

• Refill engine with oi! through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill, For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this

manual,.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Be

sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading

"FULL"

Keep oil at line on dipstick..

AIR SCREEN

ENGINE OIL

FILL CAP/DIPSTICK

OIL DRAIN PLUG

FIG. 15

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15)

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

engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers..

¢USTO

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,

cootJng fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are

kept clean at all times,

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely

dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and

other cooling shrouds_ Clean the cooling fins and external

surfaces as necessary,, Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating 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.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter°

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

tion or every season Service paper' cartridge every 100

hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first..

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

• Loosen knob and remove cover,.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge,,

. Wash it in liquid detergent and water,,

. Squeeze it dr.,,/in a clean cloth.

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

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove nut and cartridge plate,.

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_

o Check rubber' seal for damage and proper position

around stud. Replace if necessary,,

• Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.

= Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure by tightening

knob.

CARTRIDGE

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

CARTRIDGE

PLATE

RUBBER

SEAL

ESPONSmtBILmTJE$

II llll

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or'every other oil

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

year_

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

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

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every t00 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first. Spark plug type arid gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual_

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

The fuel filter' should be replaced once each season, if fuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required°

o With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections_

. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor,,

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

properly positioned°

= immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline_

CLAMP

FUEL. FILTER

FIG. 17

CLEANING

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

rnatter_

= Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc,

= Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor 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.

FIG. 16

SSRVtCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

.......... ........ r, ............................

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

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

. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)

° Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.,

= Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

° Lower mower to its lowest position.

o Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas-

sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.,

= decRkemOVaendretainedirsengag earmSsprings l_Im dSUcSpensionarms at

• Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

. Remove two retainer springs from each front link and

remove links.,

o Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch puley.

° Slide mower out from under right side of tractor,,

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK 1STO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level g round or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated {See

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

If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.,

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 18 and t9)

o Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom of deck curt to ground

level at front corners of mower, Distance "A" on botl-_

sides of mower should be the same.

= If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.,

o To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustmeni

nut on that side,

To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side,

NOTE: Each half turn of adjustment nutwill change mower

height about 3/16"

• Recheck measurements after adjusting_

BOTTOM BOTTOM

OF CURL OF CURL

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) -

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 the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest

position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

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

bottom edge of mower housing as shown

o Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal in length.

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

length as other link.

° To lower front of mower housing, loosen nut"G"on both

front links an equal number of turns

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

{ear, tighten nut "H" against tru nnion on both front links.

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

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

front links an equal number of turns.

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

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

links.

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

approximately 3/8"

o Recheck side-to-side adjustment_

_ MANDREL

FIG, 20

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT"H

FRONT LINKS

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig° 22) -

= Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

• Remove four screws from LH mandrel cover and

remove cover°

° Roil belt over the top of L_Homandrel pulley.

= Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

° Remove belt from idler pulleys_

° Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck

surface_

° Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they

rotate freely.

° Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm

and bolt in mower' housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 22) -

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

keepers at the idlers as shown.

- Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley°

° Roll belt into upper groove of L.H_ mandrel pulley.

= Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

° Reassemble L_H. rnand{el cover..

LH. SCREWS ELECTRIC

MANDREL SPRING CLUTCH

COVER IDLER PULLEY

PULLEYS

PRIMARY

IDLER

ARM

BOLT IN

MOWER

HOUSING

MANDREL

MOWER

DRIVE BELT

BELT

KEEPER

FIG. 22

FIG. 21 22

SERVnOE AND

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig, 23)

Park the tractor on level surface.. Engage parking brake_

= Remove mower drive belt (See"TO REPLACE MOWER

DRIVE BELT" ill this section of this manual).

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

section of this manual).

, Remove four screws from R.H.. mandrel cover and

remove cover.. Unhook spring from bolt on mower

housing..

Carefully roll belt off RH.. mandrel pulley.

Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley,

and LH. mandrel pulley.,

Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu-

lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface..

Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they

rotate freely..

Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and

sway-bar bracket,.

Install new bert in lower groove of LH, mandrel pulley,

idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as showm

Roll belt over RH. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in

ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at

full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch I0

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

ROTO_ :::::::::,,CLUTCH PLATE ..............

SLOT (3) _ .... ........ : ,012 ,,

NYLON LOCKNUT (3) BRAKE PLATE

FIG, 24

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the side of the transaxle..

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

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

al! grooves property..

Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and reim

stall R.H,. mandrel cover_

Reinstall mower to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER

AND DRWE BELT" in the Assembly section of this

manual).,

Reassembfe mower drive belt (See '%O REPLACE

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

MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT CENTER

MANDREL

COVER

SECONDARY

IDLER ARM

SPRING

SWAY-BAR

BRACKET

IDLER

PULLEY

FIG. 23

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 24)

The electric clutch should provide years of service,, The

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

seconds,, Eventually, tfte internal brake will wear which

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

as require& Adjustments should be made by your nearest

authorized service center/department,.

', Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are

in "OFF" position..

° Adjust the tllree nylon locknuts until space between

clutch plate and rotor measures .012" at all three slot

locations cut in side of brake plate..

• 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", loosen jam nut and turn

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

nut against nut "A",,

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above,, Readjust if necessary, if stopping distance is

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

maintenance is necessary,, Contact your nearest aLI-

thorized service center!department,,

WITH PARKING BRAKE"ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

JAM NUT

FIG, 25

SERVtICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 26)

Park the tractor on level surface.. Engage parking brake°

For ease of service there is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom of left footrest..

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

section of this manual°)

BELT REMOVAL -

• Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt)..

= Remove belt from clutching and fan idler pulleys..

= Remove belt from transaxle pulley_

° Remove belt from engine pulley and front V-idler

pulley.

o Pull belt out of all belt keepers and remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

= Place V part of belt into grooves on engine pulley and

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

keepers..

• Route belt on right side, coming from V-idler, towards

back of tractor', above midspan belt keeper and to top

of transaxle pulley..

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

towards back of tractor and through loop in midspan

belt keeper..

o Place V part of belt into grooves on transaxle and fan

idler pulleys, making sure to route belt inside of all belt

keepers..

o Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers,.

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

proper side of all belt keepers_

Reinstall mower..

IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.,

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM L.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING TRANSAXLE

CLUTCHING IDLER BELT

FLAT IDLER _ER

ENGINE ABOVE BELT

PULLEY

V-IDLER KEEPER

BELT

TWISTS

BEL"f

KEEPER

FAN

IDLER

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

(See Fig. 27)

The motion control iever has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary.

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

position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the

friction pack located on the right side of chassis.

° Park tractor on level surface_ Stop tractor by turning

ignition key to "OFF" position and engage parking

brake.

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

o While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut

, Tighten Iocknut 1/4 turn..

o While holding locknut, tighten jam nut securely..

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

control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above

adjustment procedure by loosening locknut 1/4 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if

necessary.

LOCKNUT

JAM NUT

FIG. 27

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before

operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in

Operation section of this manual

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly

section of this manual

FIG. 26

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation,,

Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary,, if parts inthe front axle or steering mechanism

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

if necessary.,

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig° 28) -

o Position front wheels straight ahead,,

o Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of

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

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

rear dimension "B".,

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 28 and 29) -

. Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod_

: Adjusttieroduntitdimension"A"isl/8"tol/4"lessthan

dimension "B".,

° Tighten jam nuts securely.

WAS!

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 30

REAR WHEEL -

° Block rear axle securely.

o Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal,,

- Repair tire and reassemble, Replace and tighten hub

bolts securely_

TO START ENGINE WiTH A WEAK IBATTEFiY

(See Fig. 31)

__B

,,_A _

FIG. 28

, ADJUSTMENT

i SLEEVES

JAM

TIE ROD

FIG. 29

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor,, If

damage has occurred to affect the front wheef camber,

contact your nearest authorized service centeddepart-

ment

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig., 30) -

o Block up axfe securely..

o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal

• Repair tire and reassemble.,

° Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

. Replace axle cover,

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 TRACTOR 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 -

o Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

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

against chassis.

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

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery,

• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery,

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

° BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

. RED cable last from both batteries°

"POSITIVE" (+)

"NEGATIVE" {-)

BOLT

25 FIG, 31

$ERV CE A D ADJUSTMENTS

..... i, / J illl,,

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT 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 in the backside of the grill,

o 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.

ADJUSTMENT

SPRING BUSHING

o ATTACHMENT

JAM NUT LIFT SPRING

FIG. 32

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

fuse holder is located behind the dash°

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 32)

o While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam

nut..

Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and

reduce lift effort for heavier' attachments°

Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for' lighter at-

tachments_

- Retighten jam nut against spring bushing,

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH

AS A MOWER,, ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT_ DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION,•

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 33)

o Raise hood,

. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

= Stand in front of tractoL Grasp hood at sides, tilttoward

engine and lift off of tractor°

° To replace, reverse above procedures°

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

FIG. 33

SERVUCE A

ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 34)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle control lever to

fast (,€_) position,

o Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If

it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever is against screw Tighten clamp screw

securely

IDLE FUEL

ADJUSTING IDLE SPEED

NEEDLE

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CABLE

CHOKE

CONTROL

CABLE

STOP

SCREW CLAMP

SCREW

FIG. 34

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

(See Figs. 34 and 35)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move choke control (located

on dash panel) to full choke (IXI) position..

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to

expose carburetor choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

o Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing

clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is

completely closed, Tighten casing clamp screw se-

curely

° Reassemble air cleaner,

CLOSED FOR

FULL

FIG. 35

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 34)

The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary However, minoradjustment

may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or load. tf the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise)

decreases the supply of fue! to the enginegiving a leaner

fuel!air mixture_ Turning the adjusting needles out (coun-

terclockwise) increases ttne supply of fuel to the engine

giving a richer fuel/air mixture,

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT tF SCREW IS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

. Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle

control cable is adjusted properly (see "TO ADJUST

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual)_,

• 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 (N) position,

o The high idle is set at the factory and cannot be

adjusted,,

• Idle speed setting _With throttle control lever in stow

(,_.) position, engine should idle at 1200 RPM., If

engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is attained.

• Idle fue! needle setting - With throttle control lever in

s-qow(_) position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in

(clockwise) until engine speed decreases and then

turn out (counterclockwise) approximately 3/4 turn to

obtain the best low speed performance

• Recheck idle speed.. Readjust if necessary

ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow (_ ) to fast ('_e_)

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 THINKTHE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HiGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS

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.

,! .................... : ............ ......... :::::::

J CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building |

where fumes may reach an open flame J

or spark. Allow the engine to cool I

..............befo!e storing! n 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..

• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

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

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual)°

• Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

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

fastened inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear.. Replace if necessary.

° Touch up alt rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting°

BATTERY

° Fully charge the battery for storage.

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

recharging,

° To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

tong periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilities section of this manual).

° After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cables where they cannot come in contact with battery

terminals,

o Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

° tf 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 FfLTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE, ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE

Drain the fuel tank,

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

carburetor are empty_

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or-permanent damage may occur..

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 I0 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 (with engine 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 ignition key to"START" position for a few seconds

to distribute oi!,

° 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 protection from dust and dirt..

° Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

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

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

wilt cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM

TROLl LESHOOTING POll,ITS

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

CAUSE

t. Out of fuel

2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3 Engine flooded

4 Bad spark plug

5 Dirty air filter

6, Dirty fuel filter.

7, Water in fuel

8 Loose or damaged wiring

9 Carburetor out of adjustment..

10, Engine valves out of adjustment..

I.. Dirty air filter

2, Bad spark plug

3 Weak ordead battery

4 Dirty fuel filter

5 Stale ordirty fuel,

6 Loose or damaged widng

7., Carburetor out of adjustment

8. Engine valves out of adjustment

CORRECTION

1 Fill fuel tank

2, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section

3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start

4 Replace spark plug

5. Clean/replace air filter

6, Replace fue! filter

7.. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refi[I tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter

8 Check allwiring

9 Contact an authorized service centeddepartment

10. Contact an authorized service center/depadmenI.

1,, Clean/replace air filter

2., Replace sparkplug

3 Recharge or replace battery

4, Replace fuel lilter,.

5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline

6 Check all wiring

7 Contact an authorized service center/department,

8 Contact an authorized service center/depadment,

iu_l,,l,l,,_,,,J

Engine will not turn over

1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed

2 Attachment clutch 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, Faulty operator presence switch(es),

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

1 Weakordead battery

2 Corroded battery terminals

3 Loose or damaged wiring,

4.. FauItysolenoid or starter.

1 Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2, Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

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

4. Dirty air filter

5 Low oil level/dirty oil

6 Faulty spark plug

7 Dirty fuel fitter

8. Stale or dirty fuel,

9. Water in fuel

I0, Spark plug wireloose,

1t. Dirty engine air screen/fins

12 Dirty/clogged muffler

13 Loose or damaged wiring,

I4. Carburetor out of adjustment

15,, Engine valves out of adjustment

1 Worn, bent or loose blade.

2 Bent blade mandrel

3, Loose/damaged part(s)

t.. Depress clutch/brake pedal

2, Disengage attachment clutch

3, Recharge or replace battery,,

4 Replace fuse

5 Clean battery terminals,

6, Check all wiring..

7 Checidreplace ignition switch,

8. Checldreplace solenoid or starter.

9, Contact an authorized service center/deparlment

1 Rechargeor replace battery,,

2, Clean battery terminals

3. Check all wiring

4 Chec_'Jreplace solenoid or starter

t, Set in "Higher Cut" position!reduce speed,

2. Adjustthrottie control

3 Clean underside of mower housing,

4 Clean/replace air filter

5 Check oil level/change oil

6 Clean and regap or change spark plug

7, Replace fuel filter

8., Drain fueltank and relill with fresh gasoline.

9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter

t0 Connect and tighten spark plug wire

11 Clean engine air screen!fins,

12, Clean/replace muffler

t3., Check all wiring

t4, Contact an authorized service center/department

15 Contact an authorized service centerldepartmenl

1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt,

2 Replace blade mandrel

3 Tighten Ioose part(s) Replace damaged pads

OOTJNG POaNT$

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

Poorcut-uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery wilt not charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system

1 Worn, bent or loose blade

2 Mower deck not level.

3, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower

4 Bent blade mandrel

5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

Obstruction in clutch mechanism

Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3 Frozen idler puliey.

4 Frozen blade mandret

t Engine speed too slow

2 Travel speed too fast.

3 Wet grass..

4 Mower deck not level

5 Low/uneven tire air pressure

6. Worn, bent or loose btade

7. Buildup of grass, _eaves and trash under mower

8. Mower drive belt worn

9. Blades improperly installed

10. Improper blades used.

11 Clogged mower deck vent ho_es from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1 Switch is "OFF

2 Bulb(s) burnedout

3. Faufty light switch.

4.. Loose or damaged wiring.

5, Blown fuse..

1 Bad battery cell(s)..

2 Poor cable connections..

3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped)

4 Faulty alternator.

1, Freewheel control in "disengaged" position

2. Motion drive belt worn, damaged or broken.

3, Air trapped in transmission during shpment

or servicing,

t, Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine

CORRECTION

,, ,=,=l,i=,=lll=,lllL =

Check wiring, switches and connections If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

department

,/,J,,, ,, ,ll i ill ,

1. Replace blade.. Tighten blade bolt,.

2. Level mower deck

3, Clean underside of mower housing

4. Replace bfade mandrel

5.. Clean around mandrels to open vent ho_es.

1 Remove obstruction

2 Replace mower dr_ve belt.

3 Replace idler pulley,.

4 Replace blade mandrel.

t Place throttle control in "FAST" position.,

2 Shift to slower speed,

3 Allow grass to dry before mowing.,

4 Levet mower deck

5 Check tires for proper air pressure,

6 Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt..

7 Clean underside of mower housing

8 Replace mower drive belt

9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down.

10 Replace with blades listed in this manuaE

tl Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1., Turn switch "ON",.

2. Replace bulb(s)

3., Check/replace tight switch

4,. Check wiring and connections,.

5 Replace fuse..

1 Replace battery.

2. Check/clean alFconnections.

3 Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator

t Ptace freewheel control in "engaged" position.

2 Replace motion drive belt..

3. Purge transmission

1,_ Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and atlow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

RED

BATTERY

BLACK

AMMETER

RED

WHITE

S BLACK

IGNITION

SWITCH

BLACK

FUSE30 AMP.

I 0 ' 0 I WHITE

1 I I

[ J

CLUTCHI BRAKE

(PEDALUP)

RED

SEATSWITCH

(NOTOCCUPIED)

L -I

GROUNDINGCONNECTOR

BLACK

AFTER FIRE SOLENOID

f 1

HOUR

METER

ORANGE

RED

L ..... J

PTO

(DISENGAGED)

ELECTRICCLUTCH

t I

L J

SLACK

t IGNITION

UNIT

O.A_O,.GSYSTEMOUTP,_

_J_ REGULATOR _ YELLOW 1

2B VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTED}

t I

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH(OFF) F

HEADLIGHTS

-7

IGNITION SWITCH

I POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF M+ G

ON B+ L

t START B + S + L

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING

GFC

nDO

E I_B

D H_A

PTO SWITCH

I POSITION 1 CIRCUIT [

OFF C + G

ON C+F,B+E,A+D]

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

REPAnR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

KEY PART

NOo NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4

3 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

4 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga

6 STD541025 Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20

7 7697J Tube Plastic

8 7603J Tray, Battery

9 109596X Clamp, Hose

10 145211 Bolt Wet BTR 1/4-20 x 75 Zinc

11 145209 Hotd down Battery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4" Wet Battery

19 10090400 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Jam Hex 1/4_20

2'1 136850 Har0ess Socket Light W/4152J

22 4152J Bulb Light

23 11150400 Washer, Lock Int. Tooth 1/4

24 4014J Cable Battery 4 Gao22" Red

25 146686 Cable Battery Red 4 Ga. w/16 Wire

26 108824X Fuse

28 6408R Cable Battery 4 Gauge 12"

29 121305X Switch, Plunger

30 144921 Switch, Ign

31 140400 Nut, Ignition Switch

32 14'1226 Cover Switch Key

33 140403 Key

34 110712X Switch, Light

37 109553X lntfk Switch

40 146071 Harness lgn.

41 17720408 Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

42 131563 Cover, Terminal Red

43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

47 17011008 Screw

49 t 1151000 Washer, Lock Internal Tooth 5/8

50 146283 Switch, PTO

51 140405 Ring Retainer PTO

53 71031008 Screw Hex Washer Hd #10-32 x 1

54 73951000 Nut Keps #10-32

NOTE:

Al! component dimensions given in U_S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAnR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144737 Rail, Frame RH 44 136940

2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 45 !38460

3 136671X558 Panel Asmo, Side LH 47 17490608

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 48 142133

5 145203 Dash, Plastic Black 49 142134

6 145053 Dash Asm,., Lower 50 136575

7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 52 73680500

8 145166 Support, Battery 56 138461

9 108067X Nut, Pal 57 73640400

10 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga,. 58 137113

11 137270 Rivet, Ratchet Male 59 74180412

12 137269 Washer, Nylon 60 17490620

13 137271 Rivet, Ratchet Female 63 19131614

14 136673X558 Hood Asm. Pnt 64 144283

15 136374 Lens, Bar Clear 68 17490508

16 121794X Cover, Access 70 137159

17 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 77 137308

t8 136373X428 Grille 84 142992

19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 86 74760716

20 74760616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x t 90 11050600

21 73680600 Nut, Crowntock 3/8-16 Unc 91 144735

22 136670X558 PanelAsm. Side RH 92 146967X011

23 17490616 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1 Ty-Tt 94 100207K

24 145243X558 Footrest, RH 95 105531X

26 17490512 Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 98 140503

28 145244X558 Footrest, LH 99 140871

29 145349 Bracket, Support Dash 100 124236X

30 145052 Saddle, Hydro 1995 101 17490628

31 145183 Brace, Support Steering 102 4497H

32 'I41315 Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Lh 103 142273

33 141314 Bracket Asm.0 Frame Pivot Rh 106 138776

34 142131 Bracket, Engine Support Rear 114 72140610

35 19111116 Washer 11/32xlli16x16Ga. 115 141460

36 74780512 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 I16 141461

37 140002X558 Fender, PnL 117 143679

38 19091216 Washer 9/32x3i4x16Ga,. 118 19131316

39 136961 Bracket, Axle Front 119 73680600

40 142132 Bracket, Support Axle/Engine 120 19131616

41 17580408 Screw Tap Tite 1/4-20 x 1/2 - - 8022J

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

43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh

Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Bracket Asmo, Pivot Hood Lh

Bracket Asm., Pivot Hood Rh

Bracket, Chassis Front

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-I8

Bracket Asm,., Susp Chassis Lh

Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20

Bracket Asm,., Fender

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

Screw Thdro! 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Ga.

Washer, Serrated Disc 13/32 x 1

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

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Shield, Front

Stop, Over Center Mower

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

Washer, Lock Extemat Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Plate, Sitkscreen Dash

Clip, Fuel Line

Push Nut, Nylon

Bracket Skid Chassis

Rod By Pass

Cap By Pass Rod

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

Retainer, Spring

Lock, By Pass

Bolt 5/16-t8 Type TT

Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x lq/4

Bumper Asm w/Poly Bag

Bracket Extension Bumper

Plug Plastic

Washer t3/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

Nut Crowntock 3/8-16 Unc

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

Plug, Hole

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.& inches

1 inch = 2&4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

100

103

REPAIR PARTS

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

KEY PART

NO. NO°

2 7070E

3 7563R

5 73680600

6 76020412

7 140507

9 140080

15 19!31316

17 140921

20 73940800

22 140498

23 130564

28 73350600

29 140494

30 19131614

32 73220700

33 12000053

34 124236X

35 137648

36 138364

37 12!749X

38 110895X

39 74321016

40 5304J

4'1 73631000

42 8883R

43 74760412

44 104601X

45 73800400

46 145170

47 138228

48 72110614

49 19131413

50 131494

51 73680600

52 139123

53 207J

54 138390

55 105706X

56 140218

58 74760724

61 140488

64 137649

65 67609

66 140296

67 19131312

68 5142H

DESCRIPTION

Key 1/4 x 2.5

Washer Thrust Axle Harden

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

Wheel Hub Asmo

Bolt Hub

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga

Spring Rod Brake

Nut Hex Jam Toplock I/2-20

Shaft Arm Asm

Knob

Nut

Brake Rod

Washer 13/32 x t x 14 Ga,,

Nut Hex 7116-14

Ring E

Cap Plunger

Rod Parking Brake

Spring Extension

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

Nyliner

Screw Fin #10-24 x I

Actuator Interlock Switch

Nut Lock #10-24

Cover Pedal

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

Bracket Interlock

Nut Lock Wllnsert '1/4-20

Retainer Spring

Clutch Rod

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

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x ! 3 Ga

Pulley Idler Flat

Nut Crownlock 3/8-i6 UNC

Pulley Idler Grooved

Washer Hartdened

Clutch Arm Asm

Bearing, idler

V-Belt

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

Pullery Transaxle

Shaft Asm Brake Parking Clutch

Bolt Shoulder

Washer Hardened

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga

Pin Roll

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

69 123800X

70 139989

71 140927

72 73800500

73 74780548

74 142432

75 73800700

76 140481

77 74760716

78 19'111212

79 72110505

80 140484

81 174906'12

82 140482

83 140479

84 140490

85 17541020

86 140462

87 140491

88 140492

89 73680700

90 140489

91 17490644

92 74760520

93 140502

94 133835

95 23200528

96 141103

97 126874X

98 141004

99 17490624

100 126881X

101 59285

102 73560500

103 73350500

104 140480

105 17580408

106 142576

107 142577

108 142578

109 140929

110 88652

-- 140343

Washer

Console Hydro Fender

Plate Console Shift

Locknut Hex W/Washer Insert

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3

Screw Hex Wsho HFLo 1/4-1/2

Nut Lock Hex 7/16

Bracket Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-t4 x 1

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 12 Ga

Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bracket Torque RH

Screw Thdrol 3/8-I6 x 3/4

Bracket Mount Torque/Fan

Strap Torque Mid

Spacer

Screw #10-24 x 1-1/4

Fan 7" Hydro

Adapter Fan

Pulley Idler

Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 UNC

Keeper Belt

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

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1,25

Link Shift Asm

Fastner Christmas Tree

Screw Set 5/16-18 x 1.5

Washer Nickel Plated

Bearing Trust

Bracket Shift

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16 x t4/2

Washer Compression

Washer Bellvifte

Nut Hex Nytok

Nut Hex Jam 5/16-18

Bracket Idler

Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2

Fitting Vent Hose

Vent Hose

Cap Vent Hose

Spring Return Brake

Bolt

Transaxle Hydro

NOTE," All component dimensions given in U,S, inches

! inch = 25.,4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

8 =t_ij

REPARR PARTS

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121472X

2 137094

3 6855M

4 136960

5 136959

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 10040600

15 73610600

16 145103

17 137347

18 137155

19 '146611

2O 145182

21 1007ilL

22 1554J

23 17431008

24 19133808

25 74780616

26 126805X

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239X

3O 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 10040500

34 74760512

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

4O 109851X

NOTE:

Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm. Front

Fitting, Grease

Spindle Asm, LH

Spindle Asm,, RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

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

Ring, Klip #T5304q5

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer, Brg. Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Fin Hex 3/8-24 Unf

Shaft Asmo, Steering

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

Key Noo 36-40)

Dragtink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm. Steering Vgt

Column, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg, BIk

Screw, SIftp #t0-16 x 1/2 Ty-b

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

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

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col,, Strg,

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

Bearing, Flange

Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x I x 10 Ga,

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

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

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

Joint Asmo Ball RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm,, Ball LH Thread

All component dimensions given in UoS_inches

1 inch = 25,,4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

22 c_ 61 ,_

23 "_/_

_ 24

21 "J_J_.._._ 20

18 15

@ @

,_®@_ 5

j _s

5 19

I SPARK ARRESTER KIT J

REPAIR

ENGINE

PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

147490

2 144636

13200300

143599

t21361X

145109

105432X

140923

143996

141069

109227X

t06082X

123549X

13290300

132755

177204'10

132779

19132616

1'1050600

73610600

3645J

139277

7834R

DESCRIPTION

Engine Kohler 22,5 HP

Model CV22-PS67515

Muffler Cylinder VGT

(Inc. Key No. 34)

Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT

Muffler Assembly Guard

Pulley V-ldter

Stop Keeper Asm VGT

Bushing

Clutch Electric

Pulley Engine

Tank Fuel Rear 3,,50 "-fTiGT

Pad Spacer

Cap Asm Fuel WlSym Vented

Plug Oil Drain

(Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Control Throttle

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

Control Choke

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

Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/8

Nut Fin Hex 3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

29 132920

33 7380060O

37 123487X

38 74780624

39 17490636

40 17490664

41 126197X

42 10040700

43 71170768

44 10010500

46 19131616

47 142040

48 t9"132007

50 143020

51 140787

52 17580408

53 143528

54 19131414

55 '13090336

56 13090308

61 2751R

62 137308

Spark Arrester Kit

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

Clamp Hose

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-'1/2

Screw Tt 3/8q6 x 2-1/4 Unc

Screw Tt 3/8-16 x 4 Unc

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

Washer Lock 7/16

Bolt Hex 7/16-20 X 4_1/4 Ga 5

Washer Split

Washer 13/32 x t x 16 Ga.

Spacer Engine CV22 Round Pm

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

Duct Air VGT Sears Kohler CV22

Pipe Crossover CV22

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

Bracket Duct Air Rear Support

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

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

Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt x 1..00

Clip Line Fuel

Shield Heat

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

1 inch = 25,,4 mm

REPAURPARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,250560

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

140124

140551

140675

127018X

145006

7368O600

124181X

17490508

19131614

140552

12t246X

121248X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender'

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 X ,62

Clip, Push In Hinged

Nut,Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring, Seat Cprsn

Screw, Thdrol 5/16-i8 X 1/2

Washer' 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga..

Pan, Seat

Bracket, Mounting Switch

Bushing, Snap

KEY PART

NO. NO.

14 72O50411

15 121249X

16 123740X

t7 123976X

18 19171912

19 120068X

20 124238X

21 139888

22 73680500

DESCRIPTION

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

Spacer, Split

Spring, Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

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

Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc

Cap, Spring Seat

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

20 19 18

REPAIR PARTS

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121006X

2 145542

3 121002X

4 12000022

5 19292016

6 74780624

7 125631X

8 122365X

9 122364X

10 2876H

11 1467O4

t2 3146R

13 139868

14 140302

15 73680600

16 674A247

17 73350600

18 143363

19 19131316

20 5328J

2t 74760616

22 127218

23 4939M

24 73350800

25 130171

26 73800800

27 12000037

28 19151216

29 I10810X

30 110807X

31 19131016

32 137150

33 76020308

34 137167

35 138O57

36 17490612

37 120529X

38 123933X505

39 123935X

4O 1749O512

41 73540600

42 1911241O

43 123934X

Rod Asm, Lever

Shaft Asm.., Lift Vgt

Lever Asm.., Lift Rh

E-Ring Truarc #5133-87

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

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

Grip, Handle Fluted

Button, Plunger

Plunger, Lever Lift

Spring 2-1/8"

Link Lift

Retainer, Spring

Arm, Suspension Vgt

Bearing, Pvt. Lift Spherical

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Asm.., Assist Lift

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Bracket, Spring Assist

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

Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Link, Front

Retainer, Spring

Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion

Nut, Lock WfWsh 1/2-13 Unc

Ring, Klip #T5304-37

Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Trunnion, Dp Stop Dbl Thds Pit

Nut, Special

Washer 13/32 x 518 x 16 Ga.

Spring, Compression Inf Hgt

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

Rod, Adj Lift

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

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

Washer', Nylon

Pointer, Pnt Height Indicator

Plug, Hole

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Washer' 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.

Scale, Indicator Height

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_S. inches

1 inch = 25..4 mm

REPARRPARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250569

32'

99 18

2 22

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 136457

2 73680500

3 72110506

4 7631J

5 138457

6 4939M

7 130832

8 850857

9 10030600

10 140296

11 137380

12 129895

13 137553

14 137152

15 1!0485X

16 140329

!7 106735X

18 19111016

19 105304X

20 123713X

21 137607

22 110452X

23 110509X

24 136320

25 19111216

27 19131316

28 132823

29 73800600

30 138776

31 137266

32 129861

33 129963

34 72140610

35 72110616

36 72110608

37 137166

DESCRIPTION

Deck Asm, Mower' 50" Vented

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

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

Runner, Mower LH

Bracket Asm.., Sway Bar

Retainer, Spring

Arm Suspension, Rear

Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 Patched

Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated

Washer, Hard Blade Mower' Vented

Blade (3 Required)

Bearing, Ball #6204 (Mandrel)

Shaft Asm., W/Lower Brg (Includes

Key No. 12)

Housing, Mandrel 44" Vent

Bearing, Ball Mandrel

Stripper, Mower Round

Rod, Hinge

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

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion Deflector

Bracket, Deflector

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector Mower

Runner, RH

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

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

Spacer, Spring Stop Idler

Nut, Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc

Screw Thdrol Hex Head

Nut, Fig Top Lock Cntt 9/16

Pulley, Mandre_

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-!6 x 1-1/4

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2

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

Stiffener, Arm Edter

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

38 137554

39 131494

40 136572

42 72140506

43 136460

44 122052X

45 73680600

46 74760628

47 137200

48 137729

49 136574

50 137272

51 137273

52 139245

53 137789

54 139573

55 144959

56 138687

57 136577

58 133957

59 137644

60 139031

61 136573

62 133943

63 72110612

64 19121414

65 102403X

66 139622

67 73930600

99 72110614

-- 141051

-- 143651

Keeper, Belt idler

Pulley, Idler Flat

Pulley, Driven

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

Arm, Idler Secondary

Spacer', Retainer'

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1-3/4

Cover, Mandrel RH

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

Cover, Mandrel LH

Arm, Idler Primary

Spring, Secondary

Pulley, idler V GToove

Shield, Idler

V-Bert, Mower Primary

V-Belt, Mower Secondary

Spring, Primary

Bar Asm., Wheel Gauge

Wheel, Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder

Pin, Clevis

Bracket, Wheel Gauge

Washer' Hardened

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

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14Ga

Pulley, Flat, Idler

Keeper, Belt, Idler

Nut, Centertock 3/8-16

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

Mower Service

Mandrel Asm. (Includes Key Nos.

8-10, 12-15, 31, 33)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR

DECALS

PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

18 6 3 715 15 7 4 13

13 8 8

21 24

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

1 138955

2 146708

3 146705

4 146706

5 140837

6 133644

7 138048

8 14827O

9 142342

10 137537

11 4900J

12 146790

13 146711

14 139346

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal

Operating Instruction 15 142241

Grills Crafts USA Blacks 16 146709

Hood, Craftsman, RH 18 146710

Hood, Craftsman, LH 19 138047

Brake Parking Saddle 20 140837

Maintenance 21 t42336

Side Panel 23 106202X

Inso Hood 24 146712

Control Movement 25 135920

Caution -- 138311

Decal, Clutch!Brake

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

Decal, Chassis, Hydro 50"

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

WHEELS & TIRES

145245

145247

147593

147594

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Panel Side

Decal Fender

Decal, insert Strg

Decal, Battery

Decal Grille

Decal SDL Cold Start

Reflector, Taillight

Decal, Fender Hyd/Auto Gold Srs

Decal, Battery

Decal Handle LFT Hieght Adjo (Lift

Handle)

Pad Footrest

Fastener Pop-in Footrest

Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owner's (Span)

KEY

NO.

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

59192

65139

148741

8134H

148736X427

6856M

9040H

t48738X427

148739

7154J

t04757X

144334

NOTE:

Cap, Valve, Tire

Stem, Valve

Tire, Front

Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

Rim Assembly, Front

Fitting, Grease

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only)

Rim Assembly, Rear

Tire, Rear

Tube, Rear

Cap Hub Axle BLK I_50 x 1o00

Sealant, Tire (10 oz,_tube)

All component dimensions given in US inches

1 inch = 2&4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER 214-3010

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-- 37

119

REPAaR PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 214-3010

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 142874 Assembly, Housing, LH 72 142903

2 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 73 142904

16 142876 Brake Shaft Assembly 74 I42905

20 142877 Axle Mounting Horn Assembly 75 142906

21 142878 Washer 1.0 x 1o63x.08 76 142907

22 142879 Washer 1.0 x 2_06 x.09 77 142908

33 142929 Brake Yoke Assembly 78 142909

35 142880 Brake Arm 81 142910

36 142882 Puck Plate 82 142911

37 142883 Brake Puck 89 142912

38 142884 Washer 7/80.D.. x 7/16 x .O60 91 142913

39 142885 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 95 142914

40 142886 Cotter Pin 99 !42915

41 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 103 1429'16

42 142888 Hi Pro Key !04 142917

43 142889 Spacer 106 142918

45 142890 Brake Disc 108 142919

46 142891 Bolt 1/4-20 x t-1/2 109 142920

47 142892 Bolt 1/4-20 x I 110 142921

49 142893 Differential Assembly !11 142922

63 142894 Dowel Pin 113 142923

64 142896 Reduction Gear, 116 142924

14 Teeth to 38 Teeth 117 142925

65 142897 Final Drive Pinion Assembly 118 142926

67 142898 Jack Shaft 119 142927

68 142899 O-Ring 121 142928

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

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

71 142902 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3.5

Locknut, Hex 5/16-18

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

Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 'I

Washer, Differential

Shoulder Bolt

Freewheel Actuating Arm

Oil Seal .625 x 1.0 x ..25

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

Belt 5/16-18 x4-1/2

Filter, Spin On

Pump, BDU-10L-118

Plug, Straight Thread

Washer 11/32 x 9/16

Washer

Vent Cap Assembly

Fitting O-Ring Assembly

Control Arm

Set Screw

Filter Head

Hose 5/16 x 12

Fitting, 90 ° 7/8 SAE

Fitting, 45 ° 9/16

Fitting, 90 ° 9/16 SAE

Fitting, 90 ° SAE, #6 Flare, Male

Fitting, 90 ° SAE, #6 Flare, Female

Wire Retaining Ring

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.So inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

RIEPAJR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-118

_ 44 1 /

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

144569

122716X

122745X

!22715X

122700X

122699X

122767X

122717X

t22748X

122749X

144571

122770X

144572

122722X

144573

144574

DESCRIPTION

Shaft, Pump

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Ball

Spacer

Seal, Lip

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Cradle

Seal Lip

Arm, Trunnion

Guide, Slot

Housing Kit, Transmission

Bearing, Thrust, Bali

Center Section Kit

Seal, Lip

Shaft, Motor

Washer, Block Thrust

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

127148X

144577

t22786X

122718X

144578

144579

122752X

127153X

144580

144581

144582

144583

144584

144576

DESCRIPTION

Swashplate, Variable

Block Assembly "

Pin, Stainless, Headless

Gasket, Center Section

Check Valve Kit

Charge Relief Kit

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Bypass Valve Kit

Block Spring

O-Ring

Charge Pump Kit

Gerotor Assembly

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Pump Assembly, Complete

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,250560

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

3__ _ 144=:....,.'16'1720.19[

4 _|

1 151617 18

45 44

_--23

39 -_

_27

CRANKCASE

25_

REPADR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24 318 11

2 24 755 76

3 25 313 02

4 24 755 20

5 24 595 02

6 24 033 03

7 24 041 23

8 24 096 15

9 SM-0645020

10 X-75-23

11 24 755 67

12 X-426-9

13 24 326 08

14 12 755 03

15 12 173 01

16 24 089 02

17 235011

18 24 0!6 01

24 016 02

19 2401701

24 017 02

20 24 032 05

21 24 294 02

22 24 326 05

23 12 351 01

24 24 411 04

25 24 041 08

26 24 318 12

27 24 755 61

28 24 146 09

29 SM-0631005

30 24 186 03

31 24 194 02

32 M-0640034

33 24 755 74

34 24 153 11

35 24 112 O8

36 24 086 32

37 24 086 16

38 24 445 0!

39 24 755 57

Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder 1 24 782 05

Kit, Valve Cover, Breather 2 24 294 03

(Includes Key #3, 34 thru 36) 3 24 067 01

Grommet, Rubber 24 067 02

Kit, Breather (Includes Key #3 & 5) 4 12 380 03

Separator, Oil Breather 5 52 139 09

Kit, Breather Cover with Gasket 6 24 874 01

(Includes Key Numbers 7 and 8) 24 874 02

Gasket, Breather 24 874 03

Cover, Breather 7 24 108 01

Screw M6 x 1.0 x 20 (4) 24 108 02

Plug, Hex Head, Countersunk 24 108 03

1/8 N.PoT.F.. 8 24 018 01

Kit, Breather Hose (Includes 12-13) 9 12 422 10

Clamp, Hose (2) 12 422 09

Hose, Breather

Kit, Retainer (4) 12 422 13

Cap, Valve Spring (4)

Spring, Valve (4) 12 422 07

Retainer, Spring (4)

Valve, Exhaust, Standard Size (2) 12 422 08

Valve, Exhaust, .25 Oversize (2)

Valve, Intake, Standard Size (2) 12 422 11

Valve, Intake, °25 Oversize (2)

Sea!, Valve Stem (2) 12 422 12

40 24 112 12

41 24 126 44

42 24 595 02

43 25 313 02

44 24 445 02

45 M_0545016

Fitting

Hose, Breather 10

Lifter, Valve (4) 11

Rod, Push (4) 12

Gasket, Cylinder Head (2) 13

Head Assembly, #2 Cylinder 14

Kit, Valve Train 15

(Includes Key Numbers 24, 28-31) 16

Plate, Guide (2)

Washer, Plain (4) 17

Arm, Rocker (4) 18

Pivot, Rocker Arm (4) 19

Screw M6 x 1o0x 34 (4) 20

Kit, Valve Cover, Plain 21

(Includes Key Numbers 34 thru 36) 22

O-Ring 23

Spacer (4)

Screw, Shoulder (4) 24

Screw M10 x 1_5x 91 (8) 25

Strap, Lifting 26

Kit, Breather Separator 27

(includes Key Numbers 40 thru 45)

Spacer

Bracket, Breather Separator

Separator', Oil Breather

Grommet, Rubber

Strap, Breather Separator

Screw M5 x 0..8 x !6 (2)

24 010 03

24 144 01

X_5-63

12 032 01

X-25-102

12 380 04

M_0545010

24 018 04

24 402 05

24 032 01

t2 153 01

t2 123 04

24 126 19

M-0545016

12 153 02

24 038 04

25 755 13

12 153 03

Cylinder' Block (Use Miniblock)

Fitting

Connecting Rod (Standard) (2)

Connecting Rod (,25) (2)

Pin, Dowel Locating (6)

Plug, Cup

Piston with Ring Set (Standard) (2)

Piston with Ring Set (,25)

Piston with Ring Set (.50)/21

Ring Set (Standard) (2)

Ring Set/:25//2 l

Ring Set

Retainer, Piston Pin (4)

Shim, Camshaft, Yellow

Shim, Camshaft, Green

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Black

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, White

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Blue

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Red

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Grey

(As Required)

Camshaft

Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, Plain 1/4

Seal, Governor Cross Shaft

Washer, Plain 1/4

Pin, Hitch

Screw, Reed Retainer

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2)

Retainer, Reed (2)

Reed, Breather (2)

Seal, Oil, Front

O-Ring, Lower Oil Fill Tube

Tube, Oil Fill

Bracket, Oil Fill Tube

Screw, Oil Fill Tube Bracket

M5 x 08 x 16

O-Ring, upper' Oil Fill Tube

Dipstick Assembly (includes 26-27)

Kit, Oil Fill Cap (Includes 27)

O-Ring, Dipstick

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

REPAmB PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515

17 14

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20 19 17 16

13"'"

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NOo NO, DESCRIPTION

1 24 162 17

2 M-0403025

3 X-25-92

4 24 112 04

5 24 157 03

6 M-0639016

7 12 112 01

8 24 025 05

9 X-42-15

10 25 403 03

! 1 24 O86 18

12 236602

13 12 132 02

14 48 154 02

15 12 468 03

!6 12 O86 14

17 24 085 01

18 M-0548025

Screen, Grass

Screw, Grass Screen

M4 x 0..7x 24 (4)

Washer', Plain 1/2 (4)

Spacer, Fan (4)

Fan

Screw M6 x 1.0 x t6 (4)

Spacer, Fan (4)

Flywheel Assembly

Key

Rectifier-Regulator

Screw, Phillips (2)

Connector, Rectifier-Regulator,

3 Contact

Spark Plug (2)

Clip, Cable

Washer, Stator Harness Clip

Screw, Stator Harness Clip

MIO x 1_5 x 46

Stator, 15 Amp

Screw, Stator Mounting

M5 x 0_8x 25 (2)

Washer, Plain 1/4/2 l

Washer, Plain 1/2

Clip, Cable

Module, Ignition (2)

19 X-25-63

20 X-25-92

21 47 t54 01

22 24 584 03

23 M-0560020

24 M-0448010

25 24 584 05

Screw, Module M5 x 0_8 x 20 (4)

Screw, Module M4 x &7 x 10 (2)

Module, Speed Advance

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 24 176 27 Harness, Wire

- - 24 518 04 Lead, Green (3", 18 Gauge,

Insulated Grip Barrel Eyelets)

- - 24 113 18 Decal, Grass Screen

-- 24 063 27 Baffle, Heat Shield

1 24 027 20 Housing, Blower

2 M-0549016 Screw M5 x 0.8 x 16/3)

3 SM-0645016 Screw M6x 1.0 x 16 (4)

4 24 314 05 Guard, Flywheel

5 24 146 02 Plate, Backing, # 2 Side

6 M-0545020 Screw M5 x 0_8 x 20 (2)

7 M-0551016 Screw M5 x 0r8 x 14

8 24 063 20 Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 2 Side

9 24 063 23 Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side

10 M-0545010 Screw M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2)

11 24 063 14 Baffle, Valley, # 2 Side

12 M-0545016 Screw M5 x &8 x 16 (2)

13 24 063 19 Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 1 Side

t4 M-0645016 Screw M6 x 1.0 x 16 (2)

15 24 146 08 Plate, Backing, # 1 Side

16 24 100 01 Nut, Plastic

17 2411212 Spacer

18 24 126 44 Bracket, Breather Separator

19 24 445 02 Strap, Breather

20 24 086 27 Screw (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 24 100 01 Nut, Plastic (3)

(Included with Blower Housing)

- - 24 100 02 Nut, Plastic (2)

(Included with Blower Housing)

- - 25 139 16 Plug, Button 9/16

(Included with Blower Housing)

- - 24 113 23 Decal, Horsepower

AIR INTAKE

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

24 743 05

2 24 096 24

3 25 34I 02

4 12 100 01

5 24 380 O3

6 24 096 01

7 24 083 02

8 47 083 03

9 24 126 21

10 24 126 43

11 24 109 01

12 24 041 13

13 24 094 02

14 24 041 14

15 24 164 06

16 24 04I 01

17 M-0639055

NOT

Kit, Air Cleaner Cover (includes

Key Numbers 2, 3, and 9 thru 11)

Cover-, Air' Cleaner

Knob, Cover

Wing Nut

Pin, Latch Lever (2)

Cover', Inner Air Cleaner

Element, Pre-Cleaner

Element, Air Cleaner

Bracket, Air' Cleaner

Bracket, Air Cleaner

Cup, Fuel Spitback

Gasket, Fuel Spitback Cup

Base, Air Cleaner'

Gasket, Air Cleaner Base

Manifold, Intake

Gasket, Intake Manifold (2)

Screw M6 x 1.0 x 18 (4)

ILLUSTRATED

12 113 53 Decal, Air Cleaner

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.So inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515

_sTA.T,.GS_sTEMi

I 14-_ 15

13 ff16

17 _18

8 7 6

REPAUR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515

STARTING SYSTEM

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 M-0839070 Screw M8 x 1_25 x 70

2 M-0839080 Screw M8 x 1.25 x 80

3 24 096 05 Cover, Pinion

4 25 098 03 Starter Assembly (Includes 6-11)

5 12 468 0t Washer (3)

6 !2 755 54 Kit, Drive End

7 !2 227 06 Cap, Drive End

8 45 170 03 Armature

9 82 755 28 Kit, Brush and Spring

10 12 227 11 Cap, Commutator End

11 12 086 25 Bolt, Thru (2)

OIL PANILUBRICATION

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

Oil Pan Assembly

Oil Pan

Ptug, Hex, Countersunk,

3/8 N.P.T.F.

Nipple, Oil Filter'

Filter, Oil

Seal, Oil (PTO End)

Screw, Oil Pan M8 x 1.25 x 45

Screw, Oil Pan M8 x 1.25 x 45 (9)

Plug, Solid, Square Head,

3/8 N,,P ITI, Fo

O-Ring

Shaft, Governor Gear

Tab, Locking

Kit, Governor Gear with Pin

(Includes Key Number 14)

Pin, Governor Regulating

Screw M6 x 1.0 x 25 (2)

Washer, Plain (2)

Oil Pump Assembly (includes 18)

Tube, Oil Pickup

Screen, Oil

1 24 199 07

2 24 199 04

3 X-75-32

4 24 136 01

5 12 O50 01

6 52 032 08

7 24 086 17

8 24 086 16

9 X-75-10

10 24 153 O8

11 12 14402

12 52 448 02

13 24 043 12

14 12 380 01

15 M-0645025

16 SM-0631005

17 24 393 08

18 24 123 05

19 25 162 07

DESCRIPTION

t SM-0642025 Screw M6 x 1°0 x25

2 24 090 14 Lever, Governor'

3 SM-0641060 Nut M6xl_0

4 24 089 01 Spring, Linkage

5 25 158 08 Bushing, Linkage Retaining

6 24 079 04 Linkage, Throttle

7 25 I58 11 Bushing, Throttle Linkage

8 24 126 13 Bracket, Control

9 24 089 03 Spring, Choke Return

10 M-0547050 Locknut, Hex M5 x 0°8

11 SM-0545016 Screw M5x0.8x16

12 M-0446030 Nut, Hex M4x 0_7

t3 SM_0645016 Screw M6x1.0x16(4)

14 12 237 01 Clamp, Cable (2)

15 SM-0545016 Screw M5 x 0.8 x 16 (2)

16 24 090 07 Lever, Throttle Actuator

17 24 468 01 Washer (3)

18 24 090 I3 Lever, Throttle Control

19 24 090 05 Lever, Choke

20 24 079 05 Linkage, Choke

21 SM-0545020 Screw M5 x0.8 x20

22 41 468 03 Washer, Wave

23 M-0403025 Screw M4 x 0.7 x 24

24 24 089 18 Spring, Governor

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515

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24 26

16 17

0_36

°-38 - 37

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.250560

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22S, TYPE NUMBER 67515

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

NOT

24 853 25

24 041 15

24 053 25

24 041 14

X-426-9

24 353 03

SM-0641060

M-0629095

47 154 01

24 t00 01

24 393 04

24 086 12

25 353 03

25 050 02

24 144 15

24 468 05

24 241 01

24 089 22

24 141 04

24 090 10

24 089 24

24 086 19

24 462 02

24 086 20

24 337 27

24 337 11

24 086 22

24 089 23

24 086 21

24 096 13

24 041 18

24 041 19

24 757 05

24 369 01

24 234 01

24 337 28

24 755 15

24 04t 21

24 041 20

Kit, Carburetor with Gasket

(Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4)

Gasket, Carburetor

Carburetor Assembly (For

Information Only, Not AvailabJe

Separately) (includes 15-39)

Gasket, Air Cleaner Base

Clamp, Hose (6)

Line, Fuel, 10-5/8" (2)

Nut M6 x 1.0 (2)

Stud M6 x 1..0 x 95 (2)

Clip, Cable

Nut, Plastic (2)

Pump, Fuel, Pulse

Screw, Hex Cap Head (2)

Line, Fuel, 13-1/2"

Filter, Fuel

Shaft, Choke

Washer'

Collar, Choke

Spring, Choke Return

Ring, Choke Lever

Lever, Choke

Spring, Throttle Adjust Screw

Screw, Throttle Adjust

Valve, Choke

Screw, Throttle and Choke Shaft (4)

Jet, Air Bleed

Jet, Slow

Screw, Idle Adjust

Spring, Idle Adjust Screw

Screw (3)

Cover, Passage

Gasket, Passage Cover

Gasket, Float Chamber

Kit, Float Repair

Nozzle, Main

Chamber, Float

Jet, Main

Kit, Solenoid Valve (Includes 38-39)

Gasket, Chamber Screw

Gasket, Solenoid

ILLUSTRATED

24 041 15 Gasket, Carbureto_

24 757 06 Kit, Carburetor Repair

24 755 72 Kit, High Altitude

(1500-3000 Meters)

24 755 73 Kit, High Attitude

(Over 3000 Meters)

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

I 2401472

2 5213909

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft

Plug, Cup

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 24 041 02

2 M-0829033

3 M-0841080

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, Exhaust (2)

Stud, Exhaust Manifold

M8 x 1.25 x 20 (4)

Nut, Muffler Mounting

M8 x 1.25 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

- - 24 755 03 Gasket Set

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1150q650

High Speed: 3200-3400

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

1 inch = 2&4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15 ° MAX.

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

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

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

_i caution wh?n changing direction on sl0pes.

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.250560

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

22.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER

ELECTRIC START

50" MOWER

HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC)

GARDEN TRACTOR

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

its own model number'.

The model number for your tractor witi be found on the

model plate located under the seat.

The model number for' your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

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

tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

= PRODUCT- TRACTOR

o MODEL NUMBER - 917.250560

• ENGINE MODEL NO. - CV22-PS67515

• PART NUMBER

o PART DESCRIPTION

Your' Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians .... professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we sell.

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Craftsman 917250560 lawn tractor

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