Craftsman 917250480 tractor User Manual

MODEL NUMBER 917.250480 OWNER'SMANUAL

Assembly

Operation

o Customer Responsibilities

o Service and Adjustments

Repair Parts

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

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& SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

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

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

I. GENERAL OPERATION

o 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,

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

which could be pecked 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.

= Stow 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.

J|. SLOPE OPERATION

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

accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if youfeel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

° Mow up and down s!opes, not across.

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

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

overturn the machine. Taft grass can hide obstacles.

- Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you wilf not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

° Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction.

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

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

= Do not turn on 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 if a wheel is over the edge

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

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

sliding.

= Do not try to stabilize the machine by puttingyour foot on the

ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

i!1. 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 safe machine operation.

= Never allow children to operate the machine.

° Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and otherfuels. They are

flammable and vapors are expfosive_

- 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 oit or fuel spillage. 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 to wear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary,

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

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

° Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as

required,

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Look for this symbol to point out important

safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONIH BECOME ALERTHt 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.

& WARNING &

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 possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easi{y

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department. We have competent, well-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair

this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 9t 7.250480

SERtAL

NUMBER

DATEOF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWILL 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 SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 18.0

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

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

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: Wi FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

WtO FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RV17YC

(GAP: .025")

VALVE CLEARANCE: iNTAKE: ,003" - ,006"

EXHAUST: ,013" - .016"

GROUND SPEED (MPH): Forward LO H!

1st 0.8 1.8

2rid 1.4 3.4

3rd 2.4 5,6

Reverse 0.9 2.2

TRANSAXLE OIL 4 QUARTS

CAPACITY AND TYPE: SAE 30 API-SFiSG

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: !5 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 forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov-

ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state taws

(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).

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDtNG EQU]tPMENT

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 materiat

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.

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.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR 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 THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE 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/8t7 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

TABL OF CONTENTS

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

PRODUCT SPEC_ FICAT|ONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBIUTIES ..................... 3, 1!6-19

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

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

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

OPERATION .......................................................... 11-15

iNDEX

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

Adjustments:

Brake ............................................ 22

Carburetor .................................... 26

Clutch Pulley ................................ 22

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

Mower

Front-To-Back ......................... 21

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

Throttle Control Cable .................. 26

Air Filter, Engine .................................. 19

Air Screen, Engine .............................. t9

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

Battery:

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

Cleaning ....................................... 18

Starting with Weak Battery ........... 24

Storage ........................................ 27

Terminals ..................................... t8

Belt:

Motion Drive

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

Mower Drive

RemovaffReplacement ............ 21

Mower Blade Drive

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

Blade:

Sharpening ................................... 17

Replacement ................................ t7

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

Carburetor Adjustment ........................ 26

Clutch Pulley ....................................... 22

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

Customer Responsibilities .............. t6-19

Engine:

Air Filter .................................... 19

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

Cooling Fins ............................. t9

Engine Oil ........................... 14,18

Fuel Filter ................................. 19

Spark Plug(s) ........................... 19

Tractor:

Battery" ...................................... 18

Blade ........................................ t 7

Lubrication Chart ...................... 16

Maintenance Schedule ............ 16

Tire Care ........................ 10,I7,24

Transaxle ................................. ! 7

Cutting Height, Mower ......................... I3

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 20-26

STORAGE ................................................................... 27

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 28-29

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................ 32=49

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 50-59

PARTS ORDERINGISERVICE ............... BACK COVER

Electrical:

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

Schematic .................................... 3i

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

Engine:

Air Filter ........................................ 19

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

Cooling Fins ................................. 19

Oil Change ................................... 18

Oil Level ....................................... I8

Oil Type ................................... t 4,18

Preparation .................................. I4

Repair Parts ............................ 50°59

Starting .................................... t4, !5

Storage ........................................ 27

Filter:

Air Filter ........................................ t9

Fuel .............................................. 19

Oil ................................................. 19

Fuel:

Storage ........................................ 27

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

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

Headlights ........................................... 24

Hood Removal/installation .................. 25

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

Lubrication:

Chart ............................................ 16

Engine .......................................... 18

Maintenance Schedule ....................... 16

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Back ........... 2!

Adjustment, Side-to-Side ............. 20

Blade Replacement ...................... 17

Blade Sharpening ........................ 17

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

Installation .................................... 20

Operation ..................................... t 4

Removal ....................................... 20

Mowing Tips ........................................ I5

Muffler ................................................. 19

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

Oil:

Cold Weather Conditions ........ 15,I8

Engine .......................................... t 8

Storage ........................................ 27

Operation ....................................... 11-15

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

Options:

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

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

Parking Brake ................................. 12-13

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

Parts, Replacement/Repair ............ 32-49

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

Repair Parts ................................... 31-47

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

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

Service and Adjustments ............... 20-26

Carburetor .................................... 26

Clutch Pulley ................................ 22

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

Hood Removal/Installation ........... 25

Motion Drive Belt

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

Mower Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ............ 2t

Mower Blade Drive Belt

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

Mower Adjustment

Front-to-Back .......................... 21

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

Mower Removal/Installation ......... 20

Tire Care ............................ 10,17,24

Slope Guide Sheet .............................. 63

Spark Plug(s) ........... _.......................... 19

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

Starting the Engine ........................ 14-15

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

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

Storage ................................................ 27

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 26

Tires .......................................... t 0, t 7,24

Troubleshooting Chart .................... 28-29

Transaxle .................................. 17,48-49

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

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

Wiring Schematic ................................ 31

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH E TS

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.

ENGWNE

SPARK PLUG GAS CAN

ENGINE OIL FUEL STABiLiZER

AIR FILTER

MAINTENANCE

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 help

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

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

accessories and attachments that are available for your 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

2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs puncture

holesin soit at close intervals to let moisture soakin. Steelweighttray

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 smail plugs out of soi! to allow moisture

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

coring tips, 150 ib. capacity weight tray.

DISC HARROW has 2 gangs of 4 steel blades that angle from t0 to

20 degrees, 40 inches wide, Can hook 2 units in tandem, (Requires

steeve hitch.)

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

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

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

uneven pavement; buiIt-in float for blade to follow ground contour.

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

weights and/or _ear drawbar weight,)

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oiI 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 pul!-behind attachments at

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

rollers, carts or other heavy attachments).

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER _oosens soil and flips thatch and

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

teeth. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding. AvailaMe 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 soit 6 inches deep, cuts 10-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 t0 lumber,

REAR GRADER BLADE is 42 inches wide and operated from ddver's

seat. Reversible steei blade can be angted at 30 degrees for grading.

Reverses for pushing snow backwards. (Requires sleeve hitch,)

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

water-tight drum holds up to 390 tbs, of weight. Rour_ded 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 424nch swath, Drum-type auger handles

powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easity 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 !2-volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor

battery or other 12wolt source. Includes booms for automatic

spraying and hand held wand forspot spraying. Wand has adjustable

spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and

liquid fertilizers.

SPREADERiSEEDERS 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 compost

garden residue. Chain-drive transmission. Six 11-inch diameter one

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

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

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

built-in lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve

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

tractor drawbar and go! Optional accessories for 5 hp tiller convert

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 fabric over tubutar steel 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 soIid

safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amber

caution light for mounting on cab top.

VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves.

Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard4o-reach places,

VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder,

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbarforsnow removal applications, Can

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

lb. weight.

WHEEL WEiIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow

removat or dozing heavy materials.

CONTENTS OF HARDWAR PACK

Parts Bag contents shown fuit size

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Knob

(1) Washer 17/32 x !-3/!6 x 12 Gauge

(3) Retainer Springs (double loop)

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop)

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

(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

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

2 Lock Washers !/4

Parts packed separately in carton

Video

Cassette

Seat

Steering

Wheel

Manual Pads Bag

Parts bag contents not shown fui! size

z -\, (2) Washers 3/8

x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

(2) Shoulder 12)Gauge (2) Center-

Bolts \ Wheels Q lock Nuts

_(2) Front Link Assemblies :_

Steering

Wheel

Insert

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Steering

Sleeve

ASSEMBLY

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with 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 REQUSRED 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

(!) 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 ali accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6).

o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on ali four corners

of carton, and lay panels flat.

• Remove mower and packing materials.

° 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 the steering sleeve over the steering shaft,

Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide onto steering wheel adapter,

* 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 SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

STEERING

WHEEL

STEERING

__ STEERING SHAFT

WHEEL _!_ /

ADAPTER _'_ /

-! / /STEERING

..// #'_./ ./ SLEEVE

1 _ _/ <'" //

/ ./._ '_.E_ / ! _,"

l / -_/ /

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FIG, 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKiD (See Fig, 5)

° Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

= Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal.

, Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,

• Roll tractor backwards off skid.

ASSEM LY

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

_ CAUT!_ON: Do not short battery termi-

nals. Before connecting battery, re-

move meta! bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc,

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

o Lift hood to raised position.

• Open terminal access doors, remove terminal 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, lock washer and hex

nut as shown. Tighten securely.

= Con nect BLACK g rounding cable to negative (_)battery

terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock

washer and hex nut, Tighten securely.

• Close terminal access doors.

Use terminal access doors for:

• inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware),

• Inspection for corrosion.

o Testing battery.

o Jumping (if required).

• Periodic charging.

iNSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

* Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

, Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

o Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.

Do not tighten.

* Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

- Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way

down,

= Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

o Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER X

BOLT. _

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

SEAT

___FLAT WASHER

HEX NUT

DISCARD

TERMINAL

PROTECTIVE

CAPS _

TERMINAL 2 ,°°

ACCESS

DOOR j'

VENT HOLE

(KEEP CLEAN)

LOCK FLAT

WASHER WASHER

HEX

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

FiG. 3

FIG. 2

ASSEM LY

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

(See Figs= 4 and 5)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension

arms are raised with attachment lift control. Engage park-

ing brake.

= Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar.

Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck.

• Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right

side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN

ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE.

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

bracket and LH. front suspension bracket, Retain with

two single loop retainer springs as shown.

= Install second front link in R.H. front suspension bracket

and retain with single loop retainer spring as shown.

Slide right side of mower deck back and instatt ]ink in

top hole of R.H. front mower bracket. Retain with singie

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 toop retainer springs.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove

slack from mower suspension.

= Raise deck to highest position.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder

bolts, 3/8 washers, and 3/8-16 center locknuts. Tighten

securely.

Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown

in the Operation section of this manual.

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRING

DOUBLE LOOP

CHASSIS RETAINER SPRING

BRACKET (Inward pointing

deck pens)

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be property

leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSWTION OF ALL

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.

SUSPENSION FRONT

ARMS LINKS

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

SHOULDER

BOLT

3/8-16

CENTER

GAUGE LOCKNUT

WHEEL

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

318 WASHER IDLER"_

PULLEY

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

SINGLE

LOOP RETAINER

SPRINGS

FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

GUARD

FroG.4

ASS MBLY

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 PS! 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.

CHECKL/S T

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

•/ All assembly instructions have been completed.

v" No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

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

the tires were overinflated at the factory).

¢" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side!

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

properly inflated for leveling).

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

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/ 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 FOLLOWING IMPOR-

TANT ITEMS:

v" 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.

OP ATIO

These symbols may appear on your product or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY

ENGINE ON

REVERSECAUTION OR FORWARD SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS OFF

FAST

LIGHTS ON

FUEL

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCK LOCKED

MOWER Lt FT

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

LOW PARKING BRAKE

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

OPERATIC

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the i_tustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save

this manuat for future reference.

AMMETER

CHOKE CONTROL

LIGHT SWITCH

CLUTCHIBRAKE

PEDAL

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

IGNITION SWITCH PLUNGER

LIFT LEVER

THROTTLE

CONTROL

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

GEARSHIFT LEVER

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

RANGESHIFT

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.

UFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

UFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachement lift

]ever when changing its position_

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and

braking the tractor and starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of

tractor.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed,

RANGE SHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H) or tow (L) speed

for all forward and reverse gears,

IGNtTION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.

AMMETER - indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

(-).

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into

the brake position.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB- Used to adjust the mower

height.

OPERATION

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 wil! shut off the engine.

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

and hotd.

Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedalshould

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH SWITCH

KEY _ PULL OUT TO

"-\ PUSH IN TO ,,_m.AP.;,,

\\ "DISENGAGE .......... .

CONTROL _',-'1_';q-_,Jlml _'-, _ I

POSITION ....__,_.4.f-1_j_¢ _.%N2__^ -_.,

,, _KE "ENGAGED"

"%X/ '_'-- J/ "-! \ \ SH_FT

_. "-.%/ i \ LEVER

/ / "DISENGAGED" "\

CLUTCH/' / POSITION GEARSHIFT

BRAKE HEIGHT LEVER

PEDAL ADJUSTMENT

"DRIVE" KNOB

POSITION

FIG. 6

STOPPING (See Fig. 6)

MOWER BLADES -

Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

, Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

, Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to siow (-_) 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,

Never use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor 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.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaw

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc,

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 6)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

= Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

,, Full throttle offers the best mower performance.

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 MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig, 6)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

gearshift lever.

• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and

gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

o Move gearshift and range shift levers to desired posi-

tion.

Slowly release clutch!brake pedal to start movement.

IMPORTANT: BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP

BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE

TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR

TRANSAXLE,

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 6)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction.

= Turn knob clockwise (f'_) to raise cutting height.

,, Turn knob counterclockwise (_"_) to lower cutting

height.

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

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.

• The average lawn shoutd be cut to app roximateLy 2-1/2

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

,, For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height.

OPERATION

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 7)

Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface.

o Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

- Lower mower with lift control. Remove rear retainer

spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel.

, 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.

• Replace retainer springs into clevis pins.

RETAINER

SPRING

CLEVIS PiN

GAUGE WHEEL

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 wilt

shut off the engine.

Select desired height of cut.

• Lower mower with attachment lift control.

- Sta_ mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

cont_t.

, TO STOPMOWERBLADES- disengage attachment

clutch control.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

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

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake.

, Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range shift lever to

tow (L) position. Be sure you have allowed room for

tractor to roll slightly as you restart movement.

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch!brake pedal.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

* Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control,

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure gearshift

lever is in neutral (N) position.

o Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

you rt racto r on a truck or a trailer, be su re hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 9)

- The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground,

- Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the

dipstick and push it all the way down into the tube, wait

for a few seconds, remove and read oi! level, tf

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.

\\ OIL

X. RUNNER

- DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG° 8

FiG. 9

OPERATION

ADD GASOLINE

o 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 OPERATtNGtNTEMPERATURES

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

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNIING: Experience indicates that atcohoi 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 tat it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage lnstruc_

tions for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oi! or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGUNE (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 gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.

Pull choke control out to choke (t_..I)position for cotd

engine start. For warm engine start do not use choke

control.

Move throttle control to midway between fast ("_) and

slow (,_) positions.

o Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwiseto"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,

f/love throttle control to fast (,_) position.

o Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before

engaging drive or attachments.

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

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

may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See

"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual.

MOWING 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.

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 trim-

ruing.

Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

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

machine. This will result in a more even distribution of

clippings and more uniform cutting.

- When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right

so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,

fences, driveways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left hand turns until

finished (See Fig. 10).

o 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 height.

- Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass wil! plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

Always operate eng,ine at full throttle when mowing to

assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select-

ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as 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.

...._ -- __ ._ _.. I 4

FIG. 10

CUSTO E ESPO ILITIE

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL tN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

SERVICE DATES

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

Lubrication Chart

Check Battery Level/Recharge

Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Be_t(s) Tension

Adiust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oi!

Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter (lf equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

- Change more often when operating under a heav load or in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dust conditions.

3 - if equipped with oil filte_, change oil every 50 hours.

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil,

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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 inthe Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

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

or replace air filter, and check Mades and belts for

wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fue! mixture and help your engine run better

and tast longer.

5 - tf equipped with adjustable system.

6 - Not required if equipped with maintenanceqree battery,

7- Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ff.qbs, maximum,

Do not overtighten.

LUBRICATION CHART

BEFORE EACH USE G

TRANSAXLE

• Check engine oil level. FLUID

o Check brake operation.

Check tire pressure.

, Check for loose fasteners.

ItVIPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT

POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS.

VISCOUS LUBRICANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT

THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-

LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST

BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POWDERED

GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY. 16

{_) SAE 30 MOTOR OIL API - SF/SG

OGENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_)REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

(_SPRA¥ SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

CUSTOM ESPONSIBILITIES

TRACTOR

Atways observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If unit 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-

ments section of this manual).

TIRES

Maintain proper air pressure in al! tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

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

cals which can harm rubber.

Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage,

BLADE CARE

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

place bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 11)

* Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

, Remove hex bolt, iock washer and fiat washer securing

blade.

Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

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

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.

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

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

MANDREL

BLADE ASSEMBLY

TRAILING

EDGE UP

LOCK WASHER

HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*'.-,...

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD.

FroG.11

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 12)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbafanced 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.

o To check blade balance, you wiii 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 unthreaded 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 balanced.

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

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

CENTER HOLE /

5/8" BOLT

OR PIN

BLADE

FIG. 12

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours

and replace if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which

can restrict cooling.

CHECK TRANSAXLE OiL LEVEL

(See Fig. 13)

° Block up rear axle securely.

• Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts.

- Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil level must be

even with plug threads. If necessary, fill with SAE 30

motor oil, API-SF or SG. Replace filler plug.

• Reassemble wheel to hub.

• For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECiFI-

CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

O o

TRANSAXLE

_ FILLER PLUG

FiG° 13

CUSTOM ESPONS LITIES

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 wi!l extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

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

TERY" in the Assembly section of this manual).

, 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.

o Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

• Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of

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

the soda solution into the cells,

- Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

, Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual).

ENGmNE

LUBRICATION

Onty use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SF orSG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

oF _20 o 0_ 30 ° 32 _ 40 ° 60_ 80 ° 100 °

TEMPERATURERANGEANTICIPATEDBEFOREN_XTO_LCHANGE

FIG. !4

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

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32_F. Check your engine oil tevel 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 operation. Tighten oil fill

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

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 wilt drain more freely when warm.

Catch eli in a suitable container.

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

to enter the engine when changing el!.

= Remove drain plug.

® After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

Refill engine with oil through el! 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.

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

OIL DRAIN PLUG

OIL FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG. ! 5

CUSTO ESPO ILJTIES

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 16)

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.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. !6)

Remove any dust, dirt or oiI from engine cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from overheating. Engine b!ower

housing must be removed. Remove side panels and hood

(See"TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manuaf).

CARTRIDGE

FIG. 17

COOLING FINS

(BOTH SIDES)

AIR SCREEN

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17)

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

Ctean the foam pre-cteaner element after every 25 hours of

operation or ever,] season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

° Remove wing nut and cover.

o Remove sea! and cartridge plate.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

o Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

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.

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

paper cartridge.

Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal.

o tnstalt the air cleaner cover and wing nut, Tighten wing

nut 1/2 turn to i full turn after nut contacts cover. Do not

overtighten.

MUFFLER

inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark attester (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 !00 hours of operation, whichever

comes first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual,

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.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

= With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

Place new fuel filter in position in fue! 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.

FIG. 18

CLEANING

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

matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oi!, 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,

SERVICE D ADJ ST ENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMUNG ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

o Depress clutcldbrake peda_ fully and set parking brake_

,, Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position,

o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

- Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key,

* Make sure the biades and atl moving parts have completely stopped,

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

with plug.

TRACTOR TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

= Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

= Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

, Lower mower to its lowest position.

= Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas-

sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

o Remove _etainer springs from suspension arms at

deck and disengage arms from deck.

• Raise attachment lift to its highest position.

Remove two retainer springs from each front link and

remove links.

• Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch pulley.

Slide mower out from under right side of tractor.

iMPORTANT: iF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK lS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS,

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL MOWER AND

DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual.

ADJUSTMENT

SUSPENSION NUTS LIFT

AR M S LIN KS

CHASSIS

BRACKET

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FRONT MOW_'N_

BRACKET

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

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

Iftires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 19 and 20)

® Raise mower to its highest position.

o Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground

level at front corners of mower. Distance "A" on both

sides of mower should be the same.

If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 3/16".

. Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM BOTTOM

OF CURL OF CURL

GROUND LINE

FiG. 20

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

LINKS

RETAINER

SPRINGS

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

RETAINER

SPRINGS

BRACKET

SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 21 and 22)-

iMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SiDE-TO-SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT !S

NECESSARY, BE SU RE 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.

, 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

rear, tighten nut"H" against trunnion 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".

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 23) -

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

Remove four screws from LH. mandrel cover and

remove cover,

• Roll belt over the top of L,H, mandrel 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. 23) -

• Instalt 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 LH. mandrel pulley.

, Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctly and inside belt keepers,

• Reassemble LH. mandrel cover.

FIG. 21

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "G"

NUT"H" , 1

FRONT I

TRUNNION

SCREWS

SPRING

L,H, iDLER

MANDREL PULLEYS

COVER

*_ PRIMARY

_i '_' IDLER

ARM

MANDREL

FIG. 23

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

BOLT iN

MOWER

HOUS1NG

FIG. 22

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 24)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

Remove mower drive belt (See"TO REPLACE MOWER

DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

• 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 R.H. mandrel pulley.

Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley,

and L.H. mandrel pulley.

• Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu-

lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

o 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 belt in lower groove of L.H. mandrel pulley,

idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in

all grooves properly.

• Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein-

stalI R.H. mandrel cover.

• Reinstall mower to tractor (See"TO }NSTALL MOWER"

in the Assembly section of this manual).

Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE

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

L.H. MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT

CENTER

MANDREL

_.H.

MANDREL

COVER

IDLER ARM

SPRING

SWAY-BAR i!

BRACKET i i

FIG. 24

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig, 25)

The electric clutch should provide years of service. The

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

seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which

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

as required° Adjustments should be made by your nearest

authorized service center/department.

- Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are

in "OFF" position.

o Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between

ctutch ptate and rotor measures o012" at a!l three slot

locations cut inside of brake plate.

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

full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

ROTOR k CLUTCH PLATE

NYLON LOCKNUT (3)

FIG. 25

BRAKE PLATE

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 26)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the left 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.

• Depress clutch/b rake pedal and engage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod.

If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen jam nut and turn

nut "A" until distance becomes 1-3/4". 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, further

maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-

thorized service center/department.

WiTH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGE"

NUT "A"

OPERATING

ARM

JAM NUT

SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOTRON DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 27)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

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

bottom of leftfootrest, it is not necessary to remove mower.

BELT REMOVAL -

= Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt).

- Remove mower drive belt from electric clutch pulley

only (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

o Roll motion drive belt off transaxle putley.

• Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then off engine

pulley and front V-idler pulley.

• Pull belt out of all belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

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

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

keepers.

• Put belt coming from V-idler above midspan belt keeper,

then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown.

Make sure V part of belt engages V-idler.

, Place belt around transaxle pulley, beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxte pulley.

= Place long tower section of belt th rough loop in midspan

belt keeper.

o Check to be sure belt is on proper side of all belt

keepers.

• Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric clutch pulley,

IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM L.H. SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING

IDLER

CLUTCHING

FLAT IDLER

BELT

EEPER

ENGINE

PULLEY

V-IDLER

BELT

KEEPER

TRANSAXLE

PULLEY

FiG. 27

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGNMENT

If steering whee! crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly

section of this manual.

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 in the 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.

• 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.

• Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/8" to 1/4" less than

dimension "B".

, Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT OF TRACTOR

FiG, 28

..................... ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES

TIE ROD

JAM NUTS

FIG. 29

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

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

damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

contact your nearest authorized service center!depart-

ment.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTM NTS

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 30) -

. Block up axle securely.

o Remove axle cover, retaining d ng and washers to allow

wheel removal

Repair tire and reassemble.

° Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axfe groove.

o Replace axle cover.

WASHERS

RETAINING

AXLE RING _\\

COVER\

"POSITIVE" __ "NEGATIVE"

(+) (-)

PANEL

BOLT

FiG. 30

REAR WHEEL-

Block rear axle securely.

= 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 BATTERY

(See Figs. 3!)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries geneP

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

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

recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR tS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A I2 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

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

against chassis.

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

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

Connect the other end of the BLACK cabJe to a panel

bolt on the left side of the tractor, away from fuel tank

and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

BLACK cable first from chassis and fully charged

battery.

RED cable last from both batteries.

FIG. 31

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

Raise hood.

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

grill.

= Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

, Close hood.

iNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in Repair

Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive4ype plug-in fuse, The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

RVICE AN ADJ STMENTS

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LiFT SPRING

{See Fig, 32)

° 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 tN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See F_g. 33)

* Raise hood,

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

o Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

, To replace, reverse above procedure.

ADJUSTMENT

SPRING BUSHING

JAM NUT

® o

ATTACHMENT

LtFT SPRING

FIG. 32

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTION

FiG, 33

SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 34 and 35}

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adiustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before _oosening 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.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig, 36)

The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or load. if the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

in general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise)

decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner

fuel/air mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out (coun-

terclockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine

giving a richer fue!/air mixture.

iMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

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

control cable is adjusted properly (see above).

- With engine off turn idle fue! adjusting needle in (clock-

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

clockwise) t-1/4 turns.

- Turn main fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing

finger tight and then turn out (counterclockwise) 1turn.

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,

With throttle control lever in fast ( @ ) position, turn

main fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until engine

begins to die then turn out (counterclockwise) until

engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway

between those two positions.

• l_es_ed settino - With throttle control lever in slow

(,_) position, engine should idle at 1400 RPM. If

engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is attained.

Idle fuel needle settinq - With throttle control lever in

slow (,_) position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in

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

counterclockwise) u ntit engine runs rough. Turn needle

o a point midway between those two positions.

Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

= Move throttle control lever from slow (,_) to fast (@)

position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture

screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceler-

ates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust-damage

may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

CASING STOP SCREW SPEED CONTROL

CLAMP. LEVER

SCREW "_

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CABLE

SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

FiG. 35

IDLE SPEED pe_ _-J_: IDLE FLtEL

scREw

I"-'-- MA,NFUEL

_" 9-" _' ADJUSTING

NEEDLE

FJG. 36

STORAGE

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.

CAUTItON: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Al!ow the engine to eooJ

before storing in any enclosure,

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When

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

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

clean, dry area.

o Clean 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 al! nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

o Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

BATTERY

Fuity charge the battery for storage.

After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging.

To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during

long periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "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.

Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached.

ff battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE 1N 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 fue! tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container, Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor, Do

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

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (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 oil.

= Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

Do not store gasoline from one season to another'.

Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

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

* If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to

give 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

will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM.

TROUBLESHOOTI G POINTS

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but wilt not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

1. Out of fuel,

2, Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4, Bad spark plug+

5. Dirty air filter,

6. Dirty fuel filter,

7. Water in fuel,

8, Looseor damaged widng,

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10, Engine valves out of adjustment,

1. Dirty air filter,

2. Bad spark plug,

3, Weakordead battery,

4. Dirty fuel filter,

5, Stale ordirty fuet.

6. Loose or damaged widng,

7, Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of adjustment,

1, Clutch/brake pedal not depressed.

2, Attachment clutch is engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse,

5, Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7, Faulty ignition switch,

8, Faulty solenoid or starter.

9, Faulty operator presence switch(es).

1, Weak or dead battery,

2, Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter,

t. Cutting too much grass/too fast.

2, Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

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

4. Dirtyair filter,

5, Low oil level/dirty oil

6, Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter,

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9, Water in fuel,

t0. Spark plug wireloose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins,

12. D{rtyictogged muffler,

t3, Loose or damaged wiring,

14, 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).

CORRECTION

1, Fil! fue! 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 fuel filter,

7, Drain fue! tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuet filter,

8. Check all wiring.

9, Contact an authorized service center/department,

t0. Contact an authorized service center/department.

!. Clean/replace air filter,

2, Reptace spark plug,

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter,

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/department,

!. Depress clutch/brake pedal,

2, Disengage attachment dutch,

3, Recharge or replace battery,

4, Replace fuse,

5, Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring,

7. Check/replace ignition switch,

8. Check/replace solenoid or starter,

9, Contact an authorized service center/department.

1, Rechargeor replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals,

3, Checkali wiring,

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter,

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

2, Adjust throttle 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 fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline.

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

gaso!ine and replace fuel filter,

10, Connect and tighten spark plug wire,

11, Clean engine air screen/fins,

12, Clean/replace muffler,

t3. Checkall wiring,

14. Contact an authorized service center/department.

!5, Contact an authorized service center/department.

"L Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt,

2. Replace blade mandrel,

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

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

Poorcut-uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headfight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or _oose blade.

2. Mower deck notlevet.

3. Buildup of grass, Ieaves, and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel

5. Ctogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels,

t. Obstruction in ciutch mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower drive bell

3, Frozer_ idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel

t. Engine speed too slow,

2. Travelspeed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck notfevet.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or _oose blade,

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

8. Mower drive belt worn,

9. Blades improperly installed,

10. improper blades used,

11. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels,

1. Switch is "OFF".

2. Bulb(s) burned out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring,

5. Blown fuse.

t, Bad batterycelI(s),

2. Poor cable connections.

3, Faulty regulator (if so equipped).

4, Faulty alternator.

1. Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

department.

1, Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel,

5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive beIt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel

1. Place throttle control in "FAST" position.

2, Shift to slower speed,

3, Allow grass to dry before mowing,

4, Level mower deck.

5, 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 manual.

tl. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1. Turn switch"ON".

2, Replace bulb(s).

3. Check/replace light switch,

4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery,

2. Check/clean alt connections.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Reptace alternator,

1, Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and aitow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine,

RVICE OTE

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

REO

AMMETER

WHITE

BLACKSWITCH

M B

SEATSW,TOH

(NOT OCCUPIED

-1

E i

PTO

(DISENGAGED)

GROUNDING CONNE(;TOR

L_ BLACK

RED

l ORANGE

BLACK

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

[ IGNITION _ SPARK

UNIT PLUGS

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT

15 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM A

28 VOLTS AC @ 36t)D RPM

{REGULATOR DISCONNECTED)

I_._ BROWN

]

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH (OFF)

---O--

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

.... M + _"'_ ....

OFF

ON B+L

START B + S + L

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING

HEADLIGHTS

GFC

E _B

D UIA

PTO SWITCH

, :_,,_:,::, , , •........

OFF C + G

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 144926 Battery

2 747604t2 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

3 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

4 STD551t25 Washer, Lock 1/4

6 STD541025 Nut, Hex 1/4-20

7 7697J Tube, Drain

8 7603J Tray, Battery

9 109596X Clamp, Hose

10 145211 Bolt t/4-20x7.5

11 145209 Holddown, Battery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon 1/4"

19 STD551!25 Washer, Lock t/4

20 73350400 Nut, Hex Jam 1/4-20

2! i36850 Harness, Light Socket wi4152J

22 4152J Bulb, Headlight

24 4799J Cable Battery

25 146149 Cable Battery

26 t08824X Fuse

28 4207J Cable, Ground

29 12!305X Switch, Plunger

30 14492! Switch, Ignition

31 140400 Nut, Ignition

32 141226 Cover, Switch Key

33 140403 Key, Ignition

34 110712X Switch, Light

37 109553X Swtich, tntlk4 Term

40 146065 Harness, Ignition

41 17720408 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thread Cutting

1/4-20 x 1/2

42 13!563 Cover, Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

49 11151000 Washer Lock Internal Tooth 5/8

50 146283 Switch, P.T.Q.

51 140405 Ring Retainer PTQ

53 71031008 Screw, Hex Washer Head #10-32xl/2

54 73951000 Nut, Keps #10-32

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

59 9

9 13

57 68

37 5

47120 _.4_

_ 47 91

18 15

_, / 48

17 / 41

Y"-"---26

63 60

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRXPT|ON

1 144737

2 140506

3 136671X459

4 73800700

5 145203

6 145053

7 17720408

8 145166

9 108067X

10 19092016

11 137270

12 137269

13 137271

14 136673X459

15 136374

16 121794X

17 17490612

18 136373X428

I9 19131312

20 74760616

21 73680600

22 I36670X459

24 145243X459

26 17490512

28 !45244X459

29 145349

30 14505tX014

31 145183

32 141315

33 141314

34 142131

35 19111116

36 74780512

37 121642X459

38 19091216

39 136961

40 142132

41 17580408

Rail, Frame RH 42 72140608

Drawbar, Gt 43 136939

Panel Asm., Side LH 44 136940

Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 45 138460

Dash, Plastic Black 47 17490608

Dash Asm., Lower 48 136814

Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 49 136813

Support, Battery 50 136575

Nut, Pal 52 73680500

Washer 9/32 x 1-i/4 x I6 Ga. 53 137304

Rivet, Ratchet Mate 56 t38461

Washer, Nylon 57 73640400

Rivet, Ratchet Female 58 137113

Hood Asm., Pnt 59 74180412

Lens, Bar Clear 60 17490620

Cover, Access 63 19131614

Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 64 144283

Grille 67 140737

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 68 17490508

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 69 140022

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 70 137159

Panel Asm., Side RH 77 137308

Footrest, RH 84 142992

Screw, Thdrot 5/16-18 x 3/4 85 144911

Footrest, LH 86 74760716

Bracket, Support Dash 88 10040700

Saddle, Slkscr Vgt 90 11050600

Bracket, Supt. 1-pc. Steering VGT 91 144735

Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Lh 92 143485X013

Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Rh 94 100207K

Bracket, Engine Support 95 105531X

Washer 11/32x 11/I6 x 16 Ga. 106 138776

Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16q8 x 3/4

Fender, Pnt. 120 19131616

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x !6 Ga. - - 8022J

Bracket, Axle Front

Bracket, Support Axle/Engine NOTE:

Screw, Tap Tite

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 1

Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh

Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh

Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1/2

Bracket Asm., Pivot Hood Lh

Bracket Asm., Pivot Hood Rh

Bracket, Chassis Front

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

Rod, Support Hood

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20

Bracket Asm., Fender

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

Screw Thdrot. 3/8-16 x 1-!/4

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Washer, Serrated Disc 13/32 x 1

Guide, Belt T!A

Screw Thdrot, 5t!6-18 x t/2

Shield, Heat Muf. Koh. VGT

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Shield, Front

Stop, Over Center Mower

Bracket, Support Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/!6-t4 UNC x 1

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Plate, Silkscreen Dash

Clip, Fuel Line

Push Nut, Nylon

Screw, Thdrot. Hex Head Zinc

MWR

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

Plug, Hole

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917o250480

GROUND DRIVE

29 : 68

51 38

54 66

REPAIR PARTS

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1 9858MI

3 7563R

4 17490508

5 73680600

6 76020412

7 135758

8 12000034

9 140080

I0 142509

1t 136927

t2 9204H

13 139419

t4 138901

15 19131316

16 143012

17 !26909X

18 137104

19 136926

21 23260412

22 633A109

23 106932X

24 136925

25 136923

26 137552

27 17490528

28 73350600

29 137213

30 19131614

34 t24236X

35 137648

36 138364

37 121749X

DESCRmPTION

Key, Woodruff

Washer, Thrust, Axle

Screw, Thdrot. 5/16-t8 x 1/2 Tyt

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

Pin, Cotter

Wheel, Hub Assembly

Klip, Ring

Bolt, Hub

Disc, Brake

Yoke, Brake Disc

Locknut 1/2-20

Washer, Special

Bushing

Wahser 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4

Spring

Lever, Brake

Cam, Brake Disc

Screw, Flat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4

Gearshift, Lever Assembly

Knob

Support, Puck Brake

Puck, Brake Top

Spring, Return

Screw, Hex Wsh Thd.

5/16-18 x 1-3/4

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16

Brake, Rod

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Cap, Plunger

Rod, Parking Brake

Spring, Extension

Washer 25/32 x lq/4 x 16 Ga.

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRiPTiON

38 110895X Nyliner

39 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1

40 5304J Actuator, Interlock Switch

4! 73631000 Locknut #10-24

42 8883R Cover, Pedal

43 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

44 104601X Bracket, Interlock

45 73800400 Locknut w/Insert t/4-20

46 145170 Retainer, Spring

47 138228 Clutch Rod

48 72110614 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-!6 x t_3/4 Gr. 5

49 19131413 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 13 Ga.

50 131494 Pulley, fdter, Fiat

51 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric

52 139123 Pulley, Idler, Grooved

53 207J Washer, Hardened

54 138390 Clutch, Arm Assembly

55 105706X Bearing, Idler

56 137153 V-Belt

57 141756 Bracket, Shift Rod, HFLo

59 122253X Shift Rod, H i-Lo

60 122268X Spring Clip, Connecting Link

61 137524 Pu!]ey, Transaxle

62 10040700 Washer, Lock 7/16

63 74760720 Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-!/4

64 137649 Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal

65 67609 Bolt, Shoulder

66 140296 Washer, Hardened

67 19131312 Washer, Flat

68 5142H Pin, Roll

69 136327 Hub, Cover

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

STEERING ASSEMBLY

_ 21

14 14

1313

[

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

STEERING ASSEMBLY

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

I5 73610600

t6 145103

17 137347

18 137155

19 146611

20 145182

21 I00711L

22 1554J

23 17431008

24 19133808

25 74780616

26 126805X

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239X

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 10040500

34 74760512

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

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 #T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer, Brg. Axle Front

Nut, Lock FJange 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 Asm., Steering

Rod Asm, Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (Inc.

Key No. 36-40)

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm., Steering Vgt

Column, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. Blk

Screw, Slftp #!0-16 x 1/2 Ty-b

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

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col. Strg.

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

Bearing, Flange

Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32x 1 x 10Ga.

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 Asm. Ball RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm. Bail LH Thread

NOTE: Al! component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

ENGnNE

TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 9!7,250480

18 15

26 37

36,

L=,._

_j4

_j s

REPAIR PARTS

ENGINE

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 141948

2 144110

3 13240300

4 13280328

5 13200300

6 138129

8 121361X

9 145109

t0 105432X

11 137140

12 136907

13 138486

14 138487

15 141069

16 109227X

17 106082X

t8 123549X

19 13290300

20 133439

21 17720410

22 138672

23 19132616

24 11050600

25 73610600

26 3645J

27 139277

28 7834R

29 132920

30 105037X

32 17490508

34 17720408

35 10040500

36 74570512

37 123487X

39 17490624

40 17490652

41 126197X

42 10040700

43 71170768

45 73510400

62 137373

NOTE:

Engine Kohler 18 Mag Vt

Muffler Asm Kohler VGT (Inc. Key

No. 34)

Elbow Street 3/8 NPT

NippJe Pipe 3/8NPT X 3 - t/2

Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT

Clamp Tube Double Engine

Pulley V-Idler

Keeper, Asm. Belt Engine VGT

Bushing

Clutch Electric

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

Baffle Air LH Koh VGT

Baffle Air RH Koh VGT

Tank, Fuel Rear 3.50 YTiGT

Pad Spacer

Cap Asm Fue! WiSym 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

Washer Ext Tooth 3/8

Nut Fin Hex 3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

Spark Arrester Kit

Strip Foam

Screw Thdrol 5/16 - 18 X 1/2

Screw Thd Cut 1,4 - 20 x 1/2

Washer Lock 5/16

Screw Hex 5/16 - 16 UNC X 3/4

Clamp Hose

Screw Thdrol 3/8 - t6 X 1 - 1/2 TT

Screw Thdrol 3/8 - 16 X 3- t/4

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

Washer Lock 7/16

Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 - 1/4 Ga 5

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Shield Heat Engine

Ali component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 turn

REPAIR PARTS

SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR .. MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

140124

140551

140675

I27018X

145006

73680600

124181X

17490508

19131614

140552

121246X

t21248X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-!8 x .62

Clip, Push In Hinged

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring, Seat Cprsn

Screw, Thdrot 5/16-18 X 1/2

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga.

Pan, Seat

Bracket, Mounting Switch

Bushing, Snap

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 72050411 Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-3/8

15 121249X Spacer, Split

16 123740X Spring, Cprsn

!7 I23976X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Flg Gr. 5

18 19171912 Washer 17i32xl-3i16x12Ga.

19 120068X Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc

20 124238X Cap, Spring Seat

21 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

22 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR

DECALS

PARTS

TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

18 6 3 7 15 15 7 4 13

8 10

!4.

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 138955

2 142254

3 138042

4 138043

5 145OO3

6 133644

7 138048

8 142243

9 128314

10 137537

11 4900J

12 146047

KEY PART

DESCRiPTiON NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

Operating Instruction

Grill GT 6000 USA Black

Hood, Craftsman, RH

Hood, Craftsman, LH

Battery DaniPoi Srs Eng

Maintenance

Side Panel

Fender, Craftsman

Caution

Clutch/Brake

V-Belt Drive Schematic

Decal

Decai

Decal

Decal,

13 105567X

14 139346

15 142242

16 146833

18 132266

19 138047

23 106202X

-- 138311

145245

145247

148946

148947

Decal, Chassis, 6 Speed/44"

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal Hood insert Hd GT

Decal Battery Wet Front Sears

Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery

Reflector, Taillight

Decal, Handle Lft Height Adjust

(Lift Handle)

Pad, Footrest

Fastener, Pop-in Footrest

Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owner's (Span)

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 59192

2 65139

3 106228X427

106277X427

4 8134H

7154J

5 106230X

105588X

6 278H

6856M

7 9040H

8 104757X

-- 144334

Cap, Valve, Tire

Stem, Valve

Rim Assembly, Front

Rim Assembly, Rear

Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

Tire, Front

Tire, Rear

Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Fitting, Grease

Bearing, Flange (Front Whee! Only)

Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: Al! component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

"MODEL NUMBEF_ 917.250480

"/7

20 19 t8 15

REPAIR PARTS

LiFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 !21006X Rod Asm., Lever

2 145542 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt

3 121002X Lever Asm., Lift Rh

4 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87

5 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

6 74780624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-t/2

7 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted

8 122365X Button, Plunger

9 122364X Plunger, Lever Lift

t0 2876H Spring 2-1/8"

I1 146704 Link Lift

12 3146R Retainer, Spring

13 139868 Arm, Suspension Vgt

14 140302 Bearing

15 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

I6 674A247 Spring Asm., Assist Lift

17 73350600 Nut, HexJam 3/8-16 Unc

18 143363 Bracket, Spring Assist

19 19131316 Washer !3/32x 13/16 x 16Ga.

20 5328J Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist

21 74760616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

22 127218 Link, Front

23 4939M Retainer, Spring

24 73350800 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

25 130171 Trunnion

26 73800800 Nut, Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

27 12000037 Ring, Klip #T5304-37

28 19151216 Washer 15/32x3!4x16Ga.

29 110810X Trunnion, Dp Stop Dbt Thds Pit

30 t!0807X Nut, Special

31 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

32 137150 Spring, Compression Inf Hgt

33 76020308 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

34 137167 Rod, Adj Lift

35 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

36 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4

37 120529X Washer, Nylon

38 123933X505 Pointer, Pnt Height Indicator

39 123935X Plug, Hole

40 17490512 Screw, Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 3/4 Tyt

41 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

42 19112410 Washer 1t/32 x 1_1/2 x 10 Ga.

43 123934X Scale, Indicator Height

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

2 2 22

!/9 f 21

20!.z -/ 19

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140579

2 73680500

3 72110506

4 7631J

5 138457

6 4939M

7 130832

8 850857

9 10030600

!0 140296

11 130652

12 129895

t3 137553

14 137152

15 110485X

16 140329

17 106735X

18 19111016

t9 105304X

20 1237!3X

2t 137607

22 110452X

23 109785X

24 136321

25 19111216

27 19131316

28 132823

30 138776

3! 137266

32 129861

33 129963

34 72140610

DESCRIPTION

Deck Asm., Mower 44" 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 t .25 Gr. 8 Patched

Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated

Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented

Blade

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 I6 Ga.

Spacer, Spring Stop Idler

Screw, Thdrol. Hex Head

Nut, Fig Top Lock Cntr 9/16

Pulley, Mandrel

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

35 72110616

36 72110608

37 137166

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 131264

55 131290

56 138687

57 136577

58 133957

59 137644

60 139031

61 136573

62 133943

63 72110612

64 19121414

67 73930600

99 72110614

Bolt, Carriage 3/8416 x 2

Bolt, Carriage 3/8q6 x 1 Gr. 5

Stiffener, Arm Idler

Keeper, Belt Idler

Pulley, Idler Flat

Pulley, Driven

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

Arm, Idler Secondary

Spacer, Retainer

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uncx 1_3/4

Cover, Mandrel RH

Screw, Thd Roll 1/4-20 x 5t8

Cover, Mandrel LH

Arm, Idler Primary

Spring, Secondary

Pulley, Idler V Groove

Shield, Idler

V-Belt, 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 lq/2

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14Ga

Nut, Centedock 3/8-!6

Bolt, RdHd 3/8-!6 Uric x !-3/4 Gr. 5

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAmR PARTS

'TRACTOR ° MODEL NUMBER 9!7.250480

TRANSAXLE

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917o250480

TRANSAXLE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCR}PTION NO. NO.

4197R

12000034

4199R

4216R

4215R

4217R

6256H

74020652

7392M

13726!

4985R

6266H

42 ! 2R

137125

6276H

633A63

8118M

8740H1

122238X

4218R

6252H1

78t OH

6262H

7393R

992R1

139111

4986R

122254X

6269H

5855H

139538

6277H

4225R

7396H

4198R

4200R

7395H

139536

13320400

17580520

6271H

13060200

4895H

4222R

1529R

Axle Shaft

Retaining Ring

Final Drive Gear

Differential Gear

Differential Pinion

Differential Carrier

Axle Thrust Washer

Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-t/4

(1" Thread Length)

Steel Ball

Spring Shift Fork Detent

Shift Fork, High-Low Range

Thrusl Bearing Race

4th Reduction Pinion

Shaft, Brake

Snap Ring, Crescent Type

High-Low Range Gears

Needle Bearing

Sintered Iron Bearing

Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range

Differential Pinion Spacer

Differential Pinion Bushing

Gripco Centedock Nut 3/8-24

Shift Fork, R.H.

Oil Seal

Sintered iron Bearing

Shift Fork Shaft

Shift Fork, L.H.

Shift Shaft, High-Low Range

Oil Seal

Pressure Relief Valve

Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft and

Bearings, R.H. (Includes Key No.'s

17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 77 and 82)

Dowel Pin

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

4th Reduction Gear Shaft

4th Reduction Gear Spacer

Thrust Bearing Race

Gearcase and Bearings, L.H.

(includes Key Numbers 18, 25, 49,

50 (2), 51 and 52)

Pipe Plug t/2-14 N.P.T.

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x I-1/4

Oil Seal

Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.P.T.

Needle Bearlng

Needle Bearing

DESCRIPTION

52 81t9M

53 4220R

54 4209R

55 4213R

56 4442R

57 4195R

58 4214R

59 4194R

60 7528R

61 4208R

62 4207R

63 7398H

64 4203R

65 4204R

66 2898J

67 12000033

68 4205R

69 4206R

70 1370H

71 633A69

72 139120

73 4201R

74 12000008

75 1153R

77 6803J

79 1t67R

80 73360700

81 6270H

82 136984

84 5384J

85 2978J

86 633A85

87 8739H1

88 4924H

89 19151516

90 110542X

91 19181511

92 75J

93 6274H

94 76020412

95 10040500

96 74760514

97 633A109

98 139535

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

3rd Reduction Pinion, Low

4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer

2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

Final Drive Pinion

1st Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Ptnion High

2rid Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing

Low Speed Gear and 2nd

Reduction Pinion Cluster

Reverse Gear

Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32

Klip Ring

Intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions

Input Shaft

Low Speed Pinion

E-Ring

Reverse Idler Gear

Needle Bearing

Sealing Washer

Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20

Oil Seal

Reverse Idler Shaft

Gearshift Lever, Bent

Gearshift Cap

Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin

Shift Lever Guide Ball, Keyed

Spring

Washer t5/32 x 15/16 x I6 Gauge

Shift Mechanism Seal

Washer 9/16 x !5/16 x 12 Gauge

Gearshift Gate and Reinforcement

Shift Ball Cover Gasket

Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4

Washer, Lock 5/16

Bolt, Hex Head 5/16-!8 UNC x 7/8

Gearshift Lever Assembly

Transaxle Assembly

(Less Brake Drum and Shift Lever)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAmR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.250480

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER NIV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

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BREATHER AND VENT

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KOHLER ENGJNE = MODEL NUMBER MVlBS, TYPE NUMBER 58560

AiR iNTAKE

BAFFLES & SHROUD

KEY PART DESCRiPTiON KEY PART

NO. NO, NO, NO,

1 X-276_7 Wing Nut 1/4-20 I 52 063 41

2 52 755 83 Kit, Cover and Tube 2 52 31305

(Includes Key Numbers 3 and 4) 3 52 063 42

3 52 096 35 Cover, Air Cleaner 4 X-67-83

4 52 !23 2! Tut:e, Air Intake

5 231032 Seal, Element Cover

6 52 082 04 Cover, Aii'Cteaner Element

7 45 083 0! Pre-Cleaner

8 45 083 02 Element

9 237423 Seal, Air Cleaner Cover

I0 X_67-98 Screw, Hex Washer Head

11 52 20t 06

12 277093

13 52 054 39

14 X-25-79

15 X-50-37

16 X-50-57

17 X-22-9

#10-32 x 9/16 (4)

Base, Air Cleaner

Gasket, Air Cleaner (2)

Elbow, Air Intake

Washer, Plain #!0

Screw, Slotted Pan Head

#10-32 x 2-1/4

Screw, Slotted Pan Head

#10-32 x 1-3/4 (2)

Washer, Lock, Internal Tooth

#I0 (2)

Gasket, Air Cleaner Elbow

18 25 041 06

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 25 113 15 Decal, Air Cleaner

-- 52!1330 Deca!

DESCRIPTION

52 755 70

52 217 01

52 468 16

52 086 1t

52 124 23

Baffle, #2 Cylinder Head

Grommet (2)

Baffle, Fuel Pump

Screw, Hex Washer He_d

1/4-20 x 7116 (14)

Kit, Blower Housing

(Includes Key Numbers 6 thru 8)

Support, Upper Housing

Washer, Flat (2)

Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 (6)

Baffle, #i Cylinder Head

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 52 1t3 46 Decal, Horsepower (3)

BREATHER & VENT

KEY PART

NO, NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 X_81-1

2 X-25-12

3 52 O96 18

4 52 055 01

5 X-352-39

6 52 326 12

7 52 096 08

8 52 032 04

9 52 462 01

10 52 096 22

11 275220

Nut, Hex 1/4-20 (2)

Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Cover, #2 Cylinder Valve

Gaskat, Cover (3)

Stud, #2 Cylinder Valve Cover

1/4-20 x 2-t/4

Hose, Breather

Cover, #1 Upper Cylinder Valve

Seal, Breather

Valve, Umbrella

Cover, #1 Lower Cylinder Valve

Stud, #1 Cylinder Valve Cover

1/4-20 x 3-!/4

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 9!7,250480

KOHLER ENGINE = MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

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11 12 /

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR o MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

CRANKCASE

CARBURETOR

KEY PART DESCRiPTiON KEY PART DESCRiPTiON

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12)

2 52 468 12 Washer, Flat 5/16 (12)

3 82 755 16 Kit, #1 Cylinder Barrel

(Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6)

4 52 016 05 Valve, Exhaust

5 52 031 01 Insert, Valve Seat (2)

6 52 316 06 Guide, Valve (2)

7 52 755 50 Kit, Oit Relief

8 5207212 StepStud 5/16-18x3/4,

3/8-16 x 5/8, 2" Long (12)

9 25 086 12 Screw, Hex Flange 5/16-18 x 2 (2)

10 X-269-43 Ring, Retaining

11 52 078 05 Shaft, Governor

12 52 030 10 Bearing, Sleeve, Standard (2)

52 030 11 Bearing, Sleeve .010" (2)

52 030 12 Bearing, Sleeve .020" (2)

!3 25 086 10 Screw, Hex Flange

5/16-18 x 1-I/2 (3)

14 25 086 13 Screw, Hex Flange

3/8-16 x 3-5/8 (2)

15 52 t4t 02 O-Ring

!6 52 139 08 Plug

17 25 086 11 Screw, Hex Flange

5/16-18 x 3-1/2 (8)

18 52 032 10 Seal, Oil, Front

19 82 755 17 Kit, #2 Cylinder Barrel

(Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6)

20 - - - Crankcase (Service with Short

Block, Part Number 82 522 30)

1 52 041 09

2 52 755 91

3 52 164 15

4 X-21-1

5 X-6-29

6 X-75-23

235778

X-67-97

9 41 072 19

10 52 063 40

11 25 155 02

12 52 853 25

13 271030

14 52 053 54

15 25 041 06

16 X_77-2

t7 232867

18 X-67-62

19 25 086 27

20 25 146 03

21 52144 24

22 25 368 01

23 25 089 02

24 25 086 26

25 25 089 04

26 25 368 03

27 25 089 02

28 52 090 13

29 25 089 03

30 25 t94 01

31 25 146 02

32 25 041 04

33 25 757 09

34 25 104 01

35 25 04! 03

36 25 100 05

Gasket, Intake (2)

Kit, Manifold

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 8)

Manifold, Intake

Washer, Lock 5/16 (4)

Screw, Hex Cap 5/16-18 x 2 (4)

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

1/8 N.P.T.F.

Clamp, Cable (2)

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-24 x 3/8 (2)

Stud 5/16-18 x 1 (2)

Baffle, Carburetor

Connector, Hose

Kit, Carburetor with Gasket

(includes Key Numbers 12 thru t4)

Gasket, Carburetor (2)

Carburetor Assembly (Information

Only - Not Available Separately)

(Includes Key Numbers 18 thru 35)

Gasket, Air Cleaner

Nut 5/16 (2)

Strap, Lifting

Screw, Hex Washer Head

t/4-20 x 3/4

Screw, Throttle and Choke Plate (4)

Plate, Choke

Shaft, Throttle with Lever and Seal

Needle, Idle Fuel Adjust

Spring, Idle, Fuel

Screw, Idle Speed Adiust

Spring, Idle Speed

Needle, Main Fuel

Spring, Main Fuel

Lever, Choke

Spring, Choke, Friction

Ball, Choke, Friction

Plate, Throttle

Gasket, Bowl

Kit, Float

Bowl, Fuel

Gasket, Bowl Retainer Screw

Screw, Bowl Retainer

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 25 757 11 Kit, Carburetor Repair

- - 25 757 23 Kit, Bowl Baffle

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

ELECTRIC STA_

2 "®

DIPSTICK t

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR., MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 585{}0

CRANKSHAFT

ELECTRmC STARTER

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART

NO. NO. NO. NO.

I 52 014 93

2 52 468 03

52 468 04

52 468 05

DIPSTICK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 52 038 14

2 X-25-44

3 52 032 14

4 4! 153 01

5 52 126 11

6 52 123 20

7 47 139 01

CYMNDER HEAD

KEY PART

NO. NO,

Crankshaft

Washer, Thrust .119/.122 (A.R.)

Washer, Thrust .128L131

Washer, Thrust .137/.140 (A.R.)

DESCRIPTION

Dipstick Assembly

(includes Key Numbers 2 and 3)

Washer, Plain 5/16

Seal, Rubber

O-Ring

Bracket, Oil Tube Support

Tube, Oil Fill 11-7/8

Pfug, Hex, Countersunk

3/4 N.P.T.F.

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, Head (2)

Cylinder Head (2)

Washer, Plain 5/16 (18)

Screw, Hex Head

5/16-18 x t-1/2 (18)

1 52 041 20

2 52 015 08

3 220534

4 41 086 02

DESCRIPTION

1 52 098 12

2 X-20-I

3 X-8!-1

4 82 755 26

5 52 081 07

6 52 170 05

7 52 211 01

8 52 227 10

9 82 755 28

Starter Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 9)

Washer, Lock 1/4 (2)

Nut, Hex !t4-20 (2)

Kit, Drive

Cap, Drive End

Armature

Bolt, Thru (2)

Cap, Commutator End

Kit, Brush

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 25 450 03 Tag, Caution

EXHAUST

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1 52 !26 12 Bracket

2 X-25-72 Washer, Plain (3)

3 52 086 tl Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 (3)

4 52 041 14 Gasket, Exhaust (2)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

GOVERNOR

1 26 2.5

27 24

29 18

FLYWHEEL ]

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REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO. NO.

1 25 162 01 Screen, Grass

2 25 086 2i Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 5/8 (4)

3 25 1!2 04 Spacer (4)

4 25 157 0! Fan

5 25 086 24 Screw, Hex Machine 3/8-24 x 1-1/4

6 52 468 15 Washer, Plain

7 X-286-17 Key, Square 3/16 x 7/8

8 52 025 36 Flywheel

GOVERNOR

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1 231355

2 X-25-12

3 237022

4 A-235743-S

5 52 078 04

6 X-25-t02

7 X-269-28

8 X-25-72

9 52 090 23

10 277341

1I 52 158 07

12 25 086 15

13 52 089 07

t4 X*81q

15 X-25-63

16 52 186 09

17 52 2!1 04

18 25 141 03

19 25 !58 08

20 52 079 07

2t 52 079 06

22 52 090 t4

23 52 089 08

24 25 086 21

25 X_67-97

26 235778

27 25 431 01

28 X-70-3

29 52 086 05

Pin, Governor Stop

Washer, Plain 1/4

Washer, Thrust

Kit, Governor Gear

Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Retainer, Governor

Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Lever, Speed Control

Washer, Tension

Bushing, Throttle Control Lever

Screw, Hex Washer Head

I/4-20 x !

Spring, Governor

Nut, Hex 1/4-20

Washer, Plain 1/4

Arm, Governor

Screw, Round Head, Square Neck

1/4_20 x 1

Ring, Retaining (4)

Bushing, Linkage Retaining (4)

Linkage, Governor

Linkage, Throttle

Lever, Throttle

Spring, Torsion

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 5/8

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-24 x 3/8 (3)

Clamp, Cable (3)

Bushing, Speed Control Lever

Nut, Hex #10-32

Screw, Hex Head #10-32 x 7/8

1 47 086 08

2 52 559 01

3 X_380-1

4 X-25-63

5 25 041 09

6 25155 02

7 X-426-9

8 52 353 t8

9 25 050 03

10 15 353 04

Screw, Pozidriv, Truss Head

1/4-20 x 5/8 (2)

Pump, Fuel Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 6)

Connector, Straight

Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Gasket, Fuel Pump

Connector, Hose

Clamp, Hose (4)

Line, Fue!, 8"

Filter, Fuel

Line, Fuel, 1 lq/2"

IGNITION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

25 755 03

2 X-132-5

3 236602

4 237878

5 X-67-5!

6 210281

7 X-67-64

41 155 03

220297

52 313 02

52 132 02

52 126 08

25 086 15

52 584 02

25 086 16

Kit, Rectifier-Regulator

(Includes Key Number 2)

Screw, Hex Cap t/4_20 x 5/8 (2)

Connector, 3 Contact

Kit, Stator (Includes Key Number 5)

Screw, Hex Cap #10_24 x 3/4 (2)

Clip (2)

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#!0-32 x 7/16

Connector, 2 Contact

Grommet, Rubber

Grommet

Spark Plug (2)

Bracket, Module

Screw, Hex Washer Head

!/4-20 x 1 (2)

Module, Ignition

Screw, Hex Washer Head

114-20 x 7/8 (2)

NOT

ILLUSTRATED

47 518 33 Lead, Violet, Rectifier-Regulator

(11", 14 Gauge, Uninsulated Push

On Tab Terminals)

52 518 19 Lead, White, Module To Connector

(19-1/2", 14 Gauge, Insulated Push

On Tab, Uninsulated Push On Tab

Terminals)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

OiL FILTER

CAMSHAFT AND VALVES

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.250480

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

OiL PAN

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRiPTiON

LOW OBL PRESSURE SWITCH

KEY PART DESCRiPTiON

NO, NO,

! X-67-64

2 52 050 03

3 52 t99 14

4 X-702-14

5 52 054 07

6 X-75-38

7 X-75-10

8 52 086 12

9 52 032 10

OIL FILTER

KEY PART

NO. NO.

I 52 O50 02

2 82 755 23

3 X-55-15

4 X-75-23

5 52 04t 16

PISTON & ROD

1 52 067 67

52 067 68

2 52 874 11

52 874 12

52 874 13

52 874 14

52 874 15

3 230004

4 52 108 09

52 t08 10

52 108 1 t

52 108 12

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32 x 7/16 (2)

Filter, Oil Pickup

Oil Pan (Includes Key #4 thru 6)

Plug, Cup 1-1/16

Elbow, Street

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

1/4 N.P.T.F.

Plug, Square Head 3/8 N.P.T.F. (2)

Screw, Hex Washer Head

5!16-18 x I qi4 (9)

Seal, Oil, Rear

DESCRIPTION

Oil Filter

Kit, Oil Filter Adaptor

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 5)

Screw, Hex Socket Head

5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (2)

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

1/8 N.PoT.F.

Gasket, Oil Filter

DESCRIPTION

Connecting Rod, Standard (2)

Connecting Rod .0t0" (2)

Piston with Ring Set, Standard (2)

Piston with Ring Set .003" (2)

Piston with Ring Set .0!0" (2)

Piston with Ring Set .020" (2)

Piston with Ring Set .030" (2)

Retainer, Piston Pin (4)

Ring Set, Standard and ,003" (2)

Ring Set .010" (2)

Ring Set .020" (2)

Ring Set .030" (2)

1 X-75-23 Plug, Pipe 1/8 N.P.T.F.

CAMSHAFT & VALVES

KEY PART DESCRiPTiON

NO, NO,

1 52 012 09 * Camshaft

2 52 019 03 * Tappet (4)

3 41 755 10 Kit, Retainer (4)

4 52 413 01 Rotator, Exhaust Valve (2)

5 25 089 01 Spring, Valve (4)

6 52 016 05 Valve, Exhaust (2)

7 52 017 08 Valve, Intake (2)

8 52 032 13 Seal, Intake Valve Stem (2)

9 230011 Retainer, Intake Valve (2)

• After serial no. 24082000 use:

1 52 0t2 11 Camshaft

2 52 019 02 Tappet

OIL PUMP

KEY PART DESCRmPTION

NO. NO,

X-280-25

52 144 05

52 422 01

52 043 05

52 393 09

52 096 03

X-67-64

Pin, Roll

Shaft, Oil Pump

Spacer, Shim

(As Required, Maximum of 2)

Gear, Oil Pump

Rotor Set

Cover, Oil Pump

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32 x 7/16 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 82 522 30

- - 52 755 94

Short Block

Gasket Set

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1150-1650

High Speed: 3200-3400

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

SERVICE NOTES

SERVICE OT

SE VlC NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15 ° MAX.

II I!

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

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

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

caution when changing direction on slopes. !

• .. .... ,:.......... _ ..... _......... _ '!_ : :_ =_-_

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SWAINS

OWN 'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.250480

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)

:OR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

18.0 HP IC

ELECTRIC START

44" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

GARDEN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has

its own model number.

The model number for your tractor will be found on the

model plate located under the 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

', MODEL NUMBER - 917.250480

', ENGINE MODEL NO. - MV18S-58560

• PART NUMBER

• PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we sell,

148946 Rev. 1 06°05.95 JH Printed in U.S.A.

Craftsman 917250480 tractor

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