Craftsman 917258900 tractor User Manual

EL NU 917.258900 OWNER'S MANUAL

° Assembly

° Operation

° Customer Responsibilities

Service and Adjustments

° Repair Parts

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

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

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& SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THtS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS.

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

I. GENERAL OPERATION

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

and on the machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine.

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

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade

• Be sure the area is clear of ether people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area

, Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow inreverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

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

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

entire grass catcher or the guard in place°

° Slow down before turning

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

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

before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing

• Stop engine before removing grass catcher or' unclogging

chute.

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial lighL

° Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or' drugs.

o Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

= Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into

a trailer or truck.

II, SLOPE OPERATION

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

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death,

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

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

DO:

° Mow up and down slopes, not across

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

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

overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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

to stop or shift while on the stope

° 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 stow 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:

= Donot turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turnslowly

and gradually downhill, if possible.

° Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankment& The

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

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

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

sliding

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

ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes,.

III. 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 olher objects that may obscure vision,

IV_

SERVICE

Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels, They are

flammable and vapors are explosive..

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a water heater

Never run a machine inside a closed area.

Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper

operation regularly

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

Clean oil or fuel spillage. Ailow 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 car] cut. Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them..

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as

required.

Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED°

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug

wireand placewirewhere it cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

& WARNING A

The engine exhaust from this product con-

tains chemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor. it has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance..

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department Department, We have com-

petent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor,

Please read and retain this manual.. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly,.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES"°

MODEL

NUMBER 917,.258900

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

uct, Contact your nearest Sears store for details,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules,

• Follow a regutar schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tractor_

• Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-

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

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal

combustion engine and should not be used on or near any

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 225

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (APf-SF/SG): SAE 10W30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 42 PINTS ...................

W/O FILTER: 37 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: 030")

VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: LO HI

1st 0 7 I 7

2nd t .4 3 3

3rd 23 5..4

REVERSE: 0.9 2..1

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMPiHR: 35

MIN CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT, LBS

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

ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

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

in effective working order by the operator,

In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code),

Otherstates 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 RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

. 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 material or

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

IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT lS 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 SERVlCE CENTER, (INoHOME 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 STATE&

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

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

TABLE OF

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

CONTENTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................ BACK COVER

INDEX

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

Adjustments:

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

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

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

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

Mower

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery:

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

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

Starting with Weal( Battery ..............25

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

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

Belt:

Motion Drive

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

Mower Drive

RemovallReplacement ..............22

Mower Blade Drive

RemovaVReplacement ............ 23

Blade:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tractor:

Battery ...............................................18

Blade ............................................. I8

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

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

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

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

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

Electrical:

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

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

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

Engine:

Air Filter ............,_............................... 20

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

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

Oil Change ....................................... 19

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

Oil Type ..........................................15,19

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

Repair Parts ............................. 51-58

Staffing ......................................... 15-16

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

Filter:

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

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

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

Fuel:

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

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

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

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

Hood Removalllnstallation .................... 26

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

Lubrication:

Chart .............................................. t7

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

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

Mower:

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

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

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

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

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

installation ............................................2t

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

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

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

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

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

Oil:

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

Engine ............................................. I9

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

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

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

Options:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service and Adjustments ................ 21-27

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

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

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

Hood Removai/installation ........... 26

Motion Drive Belt

RemovaltReplacement ............. 22

Mower Drive Belt

RemovallReplacement ...............22

Mower Blade Drive Belt

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

Mower Adjustment

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

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

Mower Removal/Installation ......... 21

Tire Care .....................................8,t 6,25

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 27

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

Troubleshooting Chart ...................... 29_30

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

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

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

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

ACCESSORIES AND ATTACH ENTS

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

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

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS

PERFORMANCE

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

you. This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change in future years - mere 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

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

holes in soil at ciose intervais to let moisture soak in Steel weight tray

for increased penetration.

BLIMPER protects front end of tractor from damage.

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

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

dolly.

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow moisture

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

coring tips t50 lb. capacity weight tray.

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

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

sleeve hitch )

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

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

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

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

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

weights and/or rear drawbar weight.)

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.

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

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

rollers, carts or other heavy attachments)

MULCH RAKE/DETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and

matted leaves to iawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring line

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

rear mounting, HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING

TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inchwide path and tosses thatch into

large hopper Mounts behind tractor.

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

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

for straight furrowing (Requires sfeeve 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 driver's

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

Reverses for pushing snow backwards_ (Requires sleeve hitch )

ROLLER for smootherlawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch diameter

water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs, of weight. Rounded edges

prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares ground for

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

Adjusts vertically, horizontally (Requires sleeve hitch) Optional

accessory: steel furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes,

corn, and other deep-seeded crops

SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system Sing{e pin couples/

uncouples.

SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath Drum-type auger handles

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

menL Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat 6-inch diameter

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

(Use with ci_ains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight.)

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

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

spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying Wand has adjustable

spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and

liquid fertilizers.

SPREADERtSEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kilIing

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 steef tines. Tills 30-inch path (Requires sleeve

hitch) Oruse 5 hp tow-behind TILLER with 36-inch swath to prepare

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

buiit-in liit and depth control system and does NOT require a sfeeve

hitch Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor Simply 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; closeiy spaced extra-large cross links

give smooth ride, outstanding traction

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel frame,

ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree visibility.

Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry

Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun protector in

summer, Optional accessories include: tinted/tempered solid

safety g{ass 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 hard-to-reach places.

VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications. Can

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

ib. weight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow

removal or dozing heavy materials.

CONTENTS OF HA

E PACK

[4) Shoulder' Bolt

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Washer 17132 x 1-3116 x 12 Gauge

Parts Bag contents

Washers

x 14 Ga.

(12) Crownlock Nuts

(1) Knob

piir_gs (double loop)

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

(2) Washers !2) Lock _,.

9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Gao "_" vw_n_f_ _t_

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(4) Wheel__

(12) Carriage Bolts

5/16-18 x 5/8

(4) Retainer Springs

(aouDle oop,_

(4) Brackets

] (4) Adjusting Bar

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Parts packed separately in carton

Steering

Sleeve

Steering

Wheel

Video

Cassette

Seat

Manual Parts Bag

Parts bag contents not shown full size

(2) Front Link Assemblies

Slope Sheet

Steering

Wheel

Insert

u u

(2) Keys

i ...........

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ASSEM LY

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 REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrenchset wil! make assembly easier° Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 7/t 6" wrenches Tire pressure gauge

(1) t/2" wrench Utility knife

(1) 9/16" wrench Pliers

(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

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

means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel)°

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove a!l accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6),.

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

of carton, and lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

• Remove mower and packing materials°

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_

° Slide steering sleeve over 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 flat washer previously removed

Tighten securely

• Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel..

- Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill

IMPORTANT: CHECK FORAND REMOVEANY STAPLES

iN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERETRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID_

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-

tion section for location and function of con-

trols)

o Press lift lever plunger and 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 forward off skid.

Remove mower and packing materials..

Remove ties from V-belts.

STEERING WHEELINSERT

HEX BOLT

IIJ LOCK WASHER

;!;J LARGE FLAT

WASHER

STEERING

WHEEL

STEER,NG STEERING

WHEEL _i!I!t_) / SHAFT

ADAPTER1 l J"

STEERING7 / / / / /

SLEEVE / L r"

FIG, 1

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

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CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals. Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

i, ,'HI'IH" I I

• 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 ba!tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.

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

te rminal with hex bolt, flat washer, [ock washer and hex

nut as shown.. Tighten securely_

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

tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock

washer and hex nut.. Tighten securely..

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• Close terminal access doors.

Use terminal access doors for:

• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware)_

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS AND BRACK-

ETS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4)

• Attach front gauge wheel brackets marked front left

(FL), front right (FR) to mower deck using (3) carriage

bolts and (3) locknuts For ease of installation do not

- Inspection for' corrosion,

° Testing battery.

Jump#_g (if required).

"Oi_#X_ic cha_'giRnEq_NUT

TERMINAL

PROTECTIVE

CAPS

LOCK FLAT

WASHER WASHER

HEX

BOLT

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

FIG. 2

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

° Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder boll

tighten Iocknuts until all carriage bolts have been

installed.

Attach rear gauge wheel brackets marked rear left (R

L), rear' right (RR) to mower deck using (3) carriage

bolts and (3) locknuts. For ease of installation do not

tighten locknuts until all carriage bolts have been

installed

• Slide gauge wheel bar down into bracket channel, Be

sure that gauge wheel bar aligning holes are on top.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown using shoulder

bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-16 center !ocknuts and

tighten securely,

o Adjust gauge wheels to highest position for ease of

mower deck assembly,

° Adjust gauge wheels before ope ratfng mower as shown

in the operation section of this manual,

RETAINDER

PIN SPRING,_ '_- CROWNLOCK

__;_\_, NUT

GAUGE

WHEEL

MOUNTI1

BRACKET

° Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely,

Do not tighten°

o 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,

o Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

. Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securety.

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTING

BAR

GAUGE CARRIAGE

WHEEL BOLTS

318WASHER

3_16 CENTER

LOCKNUT

SEAT PAN

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

SEAT

_FLAT WASHER

FIG, 4

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your' tractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance,

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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

that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Sen/ice and Adjustments section of this

manual

FIG, 3

ASSEMBLY

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

(See Figs. 5 and 7)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension

arms are raised with attachment lift control° Engage park-

ing brake,

- Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts

Swing antFsway 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

• Install one front link in top hole of the LH. 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 b racket

only and retain with single loop retainer spring as

shown.

° Slide right side of mower back and installlink in top hole

of R 14 front mower bracket. Retain with single loop

retainer spring as shown

• Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it

stops.,

• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control,

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER

CHASSIS SPRING (Outward

BRACt lET pofnting deck pins}

Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck

pins_ If necessary, rock and raise front of mower to

align deck pins with the holes in suspension arms,

Retain with double loop retainer springs with !oops

down as shown.

o 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.

o Raise deck to highest position°

o Adjust gauge wheels before operating mower as shown

in the Operation section of this manual

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be properly leveled.

See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual,

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower

drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual, Verify that the belts are

routed correctly

SUSPENSION

ARMS

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKETS

FRONT

MOWER

BRACKET

FRONT

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

SINGLE LOOP

RETAINER

SPRINGS

DOUBLE

LOOP

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

IDLER

PULLEY

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 5

ASS

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v" CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY "YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THA T YOU RECEIVE

THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SA TISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST,"

v' Af! assembly instructions have been completed.

,/ No remaining loose parts in carton_

,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps)

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

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

the tires were overinfiated at the factory).

v' Be sure mower' deck is properly feveled side-to-side!

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

properly inflated for leveling).

J Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keeper&

#' Check wiring.. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

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

gasoline.

v" 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.

OPERA O

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

REVERSE FORWARD

OILPRESSURE

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

FAST SLOW

CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

FUEL

CHOKE

MOWER. HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCK LOCKED

MOWER LIFT

REVERSE NEUTRAL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

HIGH LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

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OPEFIA ON

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments, Save

this manual for' future reference,

. AMMETER

CHOKECONTROL

THROTTLECONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT

KNOB

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCHSWITCH

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

LIGHT SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

LIFT LEVER

HOURMETER

IGNITION SWITCH

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

__. RANGE SHIFT

LEVER

FIG, 6

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute_

ATTACH MENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage mower

blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor_

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

attachments mounted to your tractor,

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and

braking the tractor and starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off,

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine_

AMMETER- Indicates battery cha_ing (+) or discharging

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of

tractor.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into

the brake position_

HEIGHTADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower

heighL

HOURMETER -. Indicates hours of operation.

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

for all forward and reverse gears..

OPERAON

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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 7)

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 pa_king

brake will shut off the engine,

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

and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from cfutch/brake pedal Pedal should

remain in"BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

The operation of anytractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result !

in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor

or performing any adjustments or repairs° We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the

spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idte

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,

PUSH IN TO ATTACHMENT SWITCH

THROTTLE "DISENGAGE" PULL OUT TO "ENGAGE"

CONTROL LEVER "\

CHOKE

CONTROL

PARKING BRAKE

POSITION

GEAR SHIFT

LEVER

CLUTCHIBRAKE

PEDAL "BRAKE"

POSITION ''-,

HEIGHT

"DRIVE" ADJUSTMENT

POSITION KNOB

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

FIG. 7

CAUTION; Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine_

Do not use to start a warm engine.,

= To engage choke control, pull knob out Slowly push

knob in to disengage,

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

= Operating engine at less than futl throttle reduces the

battery charging rate_

o Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-

mance,

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

Fig, 7)

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_

• 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

STOPPING (See Fig. 7)

MOWER BLADES-

• Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• Depress clutch/brake pedal intofutl "BRAKE" position,,

= Move gear shift lever to neutral (N) position.,

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

° Move throttle control to stow (.e_) 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.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See

Fig. 7)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction.

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

• Turn knob counterclockwise (P-_)to lower cutting

height.

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/4" to 4-I/2".

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running, These heights are approxi-

mate and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height

of grass and types of grass being mowed,

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

inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months_ For heaithier 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,,

OPERAON

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8)

Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface_

° Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

• Lower mower with lift control Remove retainer spring

and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel bar'.

• Lower gauge wheels to ground° Raise gauge wheels

slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar

and insert clevis piny Gauge wheels should be slightly

off the ground

Replace retainer spring into clevis pin,

FIG. 8

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 6 and 7)

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 cuL

° Lower mower with attachment lift control.

° Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

- TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control_

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis-

charge guard in place.

ATTACHMENT SWITCH

=ULL OUT TO "ENGAGE"

PUSH IN TO "_-_

"DISENGAGE" .f_-,

a.H_

RUNNER

DISCHARGE

GUARD

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater' than 15° and

do not drive across any slope,

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hilis_

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills..

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position

- If stopping is absolutely necessary, push ctutchtbrake

edal quickly to brake position and engage parking

rake.

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

low (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 al] turns slowly

TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 6)

• 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.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than five (5) MPH_

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

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

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord, etc.)_

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig, 10)

• 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.

• Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off,

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

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

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

mark on dipstick is reached Do not overfiE

° For' cofd 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.

FIG. 10

-ENGINE OIL

FILL CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG. 9 14

OPERATUON

ADD GASOLINE

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

gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

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

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

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

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING,.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage, Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

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

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

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

tions for additional information.. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipeoffany

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 6)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine

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

fuel from the tank to the engine,

o Depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake,

o Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

° Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position,

o Move throttle control to fast (,_) position

o Pull choke control out for a cold engine start attempt.

For a warm engine start attempt the choke control may

not be needed..

Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below,.

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

position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec-

onds per minute. If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke contro! in, wait a few

minutes and try again,. If engine still does not start, pull

the choke control out and retry

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)

o When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until

the engine begins to run smoothly_ if the engine starts

to run roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a

few seconds and then continue to push the control in

slowly.

° The attachments and ground drive can now be used. if

the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine

and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above,

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and below)

° When engine starts, slowly push choke control in until

the engine begins to run smoothly. Continue to push

the choke control in small steps allowing the engine to

accept small changes in speed and load, until the

choke control is fully in If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slightly for a few

seconds and then continue to push the control in

slowtyo This may require an engine warm-up period

from several seconds to several minutes, depending

on the temperature.

o The attachments can be used during the engine warm-

up period and may require the choke control be pulled

out slightly.

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

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may

need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See"TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

OPE TION

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is

attached to tractor,,

. Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

performance. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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

guide. The blade cuts approximately an inch outside

the runner' (See Fig. 9).

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

ming,

° Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area

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

tractor. This will result in a more even distribution of

clippings and more uniform cutting.

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

so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs,

fences, driveways, etco After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left hand turns until

finished (See Fig° 11),,

• If grass is extremely tail, 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 will plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing,.

• Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to

assure better mowing performance and proper 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.

FIG. 11

CUSTOME ESPONS L ES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /__, ._o_ _o_, "#" '"

FILL IN DATES /__G_._'4,0 7

AS YOU COMPLETE /__£,_j_"

REGULAR SERVtCE ,_. ,k_Y- .4'_. ._,¢.> ..4"r.-> :.,,,'r..> .,,r.. ,G,_

.................................................. ,_'_" 4.._/_£'_ SERV iC E [

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Check Brake Operation 6/ 6/

.....Check Tire Pressure 6/ _ .

T Check for Loose Fasteners 6/#,4 _#47 _'

Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades 6//'4

C Lubrication chart .......... 6/ ........... 6/

t Check,,Bat!ery Level/Recharge ...... 64#6

0 Clean Battery and Terminals 6/ 6/

R CheckTransaxle Cooling 6/

Adjust Blade Bet!(s) Tension 6/5

i .....

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension 6/s

] ............... i............. : :

.........Che,ck Engine Oil Level ._ ........ 6/

Change Eng!ne Oil , ,_. 6_1,2,3 : 6/' .....

Clean Air Filter 6/2

N Clean Air Screen 6/2

G Inspect MuffIer/Spark Arrester 6/

I Replace Oil Filler (if equipped) _/'_1.2

a clean Engine Cooling Fins ..............'........................... 6/a

Replace Spark Plug 6/ 6/

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 6/2

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Replace Fuel Filter 6/

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient Iemperatures

2 - Service mere often when operaling in dirty or dusty conditions

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

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy sol!

5 - II equipped with adjuslable system

6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery

7 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt Io 35 {t *lbs maximum

Do not overlighten

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence,. To

receive fult value from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual

Some adjustments wilt need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor..

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean

or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for

wear_ A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better

and fast longer..

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure,

° Check for loose fasteners,

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DiRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. fF YOU

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

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

LUBRICATION CHART

(_TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

(_) SPINDLE ZERK _ SPINDLE ZERK (_)

BEARING ZERK

ENGINE (_)

(_ SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

CUSTOME

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance°

BRAKE OPERATION

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

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

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

ments section of this manual),.

TIRES

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

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

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

cals which can harm rubber.

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

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLADE CARE

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

place bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12)

• Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades._

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing

blade_

° Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

o Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer' and flat washer in

exact order as shown°

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

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT tS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.

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

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,

FIG. 12

RESPO ILITIES

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower' and engine.

° The bfade can be sharpened with a rite or' on a grinding

wheel, Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

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

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

balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bat-

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

5t8" BOLT

OR PIN

BLADE

FIG. 13

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use, However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

° Keep battery and terminals clean,

• Keep battery bolts tight,

° Keep small vent holes open.

° 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.

• 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).

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CUSTOMER

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TRANSAXLE COOLING

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

can restrict cooling,

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

(See Fig. 14)

o Block up rear axle securefy.

o Remove left rear wheel by removing hub bolts.

o 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

o For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFI-

CATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

TRANSAXLE

FILLER PLUG

ESPONS LUTWES

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 tevel before starting the engine

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

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig 15)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change°

All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG, or SH

- Be sure tractor is on level surface

. Oil will drain more freeiy when warm,

° Catch oil in a suitable container_

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

to enter the engine when changing oil

,' Remove drain piug

° After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten secure[yo

° Refill engine with oil through oit 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.

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

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking

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

cap onto the tube securely when finished_

FIG. 14

V-BELTS

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

operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

adjustable Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oit rated with API service

classification S F or SGo Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOStTY GRADES

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,:_,-2o° oo 3o° a_o4oo _o° Boo ,oo°

TEMPERATURERANGEANTICIPATEDBEFORENEXTOILCHANGE

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

improves starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32"C, Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running low on oil.

AIR SCREEN

OIL DRAIN PLUG

ENGINE OIL

FILL CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG. 15

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 15)

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

engine damage from overheating. CIean with a wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers_

'19

CUSTOME RESPON mLITmES

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,

cooling fins, and other' external surfaces of the engine are

kept dean at all times°

Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely

dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and

other cooling shrouds_ Clean the cooling fins and external

surfaces as necessary.. Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen,

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

moved will cause engine damage due to overheating_

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

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

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

tion or every season° Service paper' cartridge every 100

hours of operation or' every season, whichever occurs firsL

Service air cleaner' more often under dusty conditions_

• Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Stide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge..

° Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

° Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it to dry.

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

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

o Replace a dirty, bent, or-damaged cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized

air, as this will damage the cartridge,

• Remove nut and cartridge plate.

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

paper cartridge.

• Check tubber seat for' damage and proper' position

around stud, Replace if necessary,.

. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and nut.

• Reinstall air' cleaner cover and secure by tightening

knob.

CARTRIDGE

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

RUBBER

SEAL

CARTRIDGE

PLATE "\\

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil

change if the tractor is used more than t00 hours in one

year_

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler' and spark attester (if

equipped) as it could create a fire hazard an(i/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

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

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 17)

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

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

. With engine cool, remove filter' and plug fuel fine

sections.

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

pointing towards carburetor,

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

properly positioned_

. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLAMP

CLAMP FUEL FILTER

FIG. 17

CLEANING

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

matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

° Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water ouL Water' in engine

can result in a shortened engine life,.

FIG. 16

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

• Place motion control Fever in neutral (N) position.

o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

° Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key,

• Make sure the blades 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 REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 18)

° Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position,

° Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

- !.ower mower to its lowest position,,

, Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas-

sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from brackeL

. Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at

deck and disengage arms from deckr

• 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: 1F AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK iS 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,

SUSPENSION

ADJUSTMENT

ARMS _, NUTS

CHASSIS _-.,_

BRACKET t_,_.

ANTI*SWAY RETAINER

BAR SPRINGS

LIFT

LINKS

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRAC

FRONT

BRACKET

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

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, 18 and 19)

• Raise mower to its highest position,,

, 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,

o 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,

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

nut on that side,,

NOTE: Each half turn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 3/16",

o Recheck measurements after adjusting,

BOTTOM

OF CURL

BOTTOM

OF CURL

¢_::::::::_:_:;_:,,:_FIG. 19

ELECTRIC

_CLUTCH

_!:iii:i!_,_ PULLEY

\ SUSPENSION

BRACKET

FRONT

LINKS

RETAINER

•,. FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

FIG. 18

SEIRWCE A ADJUSTME

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

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. iF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT iS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE.

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest

position,

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

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

bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

- Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal in length.

o 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

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 22) -

° Park tractor' on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

= Remove four screws from LH. mandrel cover and

remove cover.

° Roll belt over the top of LH 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, 22) -

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.

... % . ,_ . MANDREL

,¢,

FIG. 20

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "H"

FRONT LINKS

o install belt in both idlers.. Make sure belt is in both belt

keepers at the idlers as shown.

, Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

° Roll belt into upper groove of LH. mandrel pulley.

, Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctly and inside belt keepers..

° Reassemble LH. mandrel cover.

ELECTRIC

LH. SCREWS SPRING CLUTCH

MANDREL PULLEY

COVER IDLER

PULLEYS

PRIMARY

IDLER

ARM

MANDREL

t;, BOLT IN

• MOWER

HOUSING

MOWER

DRIVE BELT

BELT

KEEPER

FIG, 22

FIG. 21 22

SEF VmCE A

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ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 23)

Park the tractor on level surface,. Engage parking brake

o Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER

DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

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

section of this manual)°

• Remove four screws from RH mandrel cover and

remove coven Unhook spring from bolt on mower

housing.

• Carefully roll belt off RH. 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.

. Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they

rotate freely.

o Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and

sway-bar bracket,.

o Install new belt in lower groove of LH. 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..

o Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein-

stall R°H° mandrel cover.

• Reinstall mower to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER

AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this

manual)°

° Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE

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

L.Ho MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT CENTER

MANDREL

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

full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

ROTOR__ CLUTCH PLATE

'-711 _"ii.'..::1::-_

- 7............ I

/> \

NYLON LOCKNUT (31 BRAKE PLATE

FIG. 24

'TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25)

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/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

MANDREL

COVER

SECONDARY

IDLER ARM

SWAY-BAR IDLER

BRACKET PULLEY

FIG. 23

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 24)

The electric clutch should provide years of servicer 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..

• Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between

clutch plate and rotor measures ..0t2" at all three slot

locations cut in side of brake plate

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 "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

OPERATING,._

ARM

NUT

FIG. 25

SERVICE AND ADJ $TMENTS

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 26)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking broke.

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

bottom of left footrest, 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)°

. Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pulley.

. 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 beltcoming from V-idler above midspanbelt keeper,

then onto clutching idler pulleys as shown,.

• Make sure V part of belt engages V-idler.

- Place belt around transaxte pulley, beginning at top_

V part of belt should engage transaxle pulley.

- Place long lower section of belt th rough loop in midspan

belt keeper-.

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

keepers.

o Reinstall mower' drive belt onto electric clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM LoHo SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING

IDLER

BELT

CLUTCHING

FLAT IDLER

ABOVE BE LT _'_

KEEPER

V-IDLER

ENGINE

PULLEY

BELT

TWISTS

BELT TRANSAXLE

KEEPER PULLEY

BELl

KEEPER

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ingwheel and reassemble per' instructions inthe Assembly

section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper stee ring 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_ 27) -

• 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"o

ADJUST TOEqN (See Figs_ 27 and 28) -

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.

p,_____ A___.__._

FIG. 27

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TIE ROD

ADJUSTMENT

SLEEVES

FIG. 28

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,

FIG. 26

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29)

. Block up axle securely

o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow

wheel removal.

° Repair tire and reassemble,

° Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove

. Replace axle cover

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.

WAS!

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 29

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

See Fig. 30)

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

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

recharged, tf "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A I2

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A !2 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.

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

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery,

. Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery_

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged batter_'o

• RED cable last from both batteries

"POSITIVE" (+)

"NEGATIVE" (-,)

BOLT

FIG. 3O

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

o Raise hood,

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

grill,

. Replace bulb in holder and push butb 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 the

Repair Parts section of this manual°

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

fuse holder is located behind the dash

SERVgCE

'llrll IIIIIIIIIIII _ I I : I: _ IJ I I[_ t :

D ADJUSTN T$

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 31)

• While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam

nut°

o Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and

reduce lift effort for heavier attachments,

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 33)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary, Check adjustment as

° Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at-

tachments,,

o Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.,

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH

AS A MOWER. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

ADJUSTMENT

SPRING BUSHING

ATTACHMENT

JAM NUT LIFT SPRING

o o

FtGo31

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 32)

o Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector'.

- Stand in front of tractoL Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor.

- To replace, reverse above procedures.

HEADLIGHT

HOOD

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle control lever to

fast (,_) position_

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

it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever is against screw. Tighten clamp screw

securely_

IDLE FUEL

ADJUSTING

NEEDLE

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTING

SCREW

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CABLE

STOP

SCREW

CLAMP

SCREW

CHOKE

CONTROL

CABLE

FIG. 33

FIG. 32

SERVICE A

.......................... i ......................

ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

(See Figs. 33 and 34)

The choke control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary, check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

o With engine not running, move choke control (located

on dash panel) to full choke (1",I)position_

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and cartridge plate to

expose carburetor choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

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

clamp screw and move choke cable until choke is

completely closed.. Tighten casing clamp screw sen

curefyo

• Reassemble air cleaner.

CLOSED FOR

FULL Cl-

FIG. 34

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig, 33)

The carburetor has been present 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 loado 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 fue! 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 tN TOO TIGHT

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

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

control cable is adjusted properly (see "TO ADJUST

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

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

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

clockwise) 1 turn,

FINAL SETTING -

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

final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

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

adjusted,.

° Idle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow

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

engine idles too stow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is attained.

o Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in

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

(clockwise) until engine speed decreases and then

turn out (counterclockwise) approximately 3/4 turn to

obtain the best low speed performance.

° Recheck idle speed° Readjust if necessary°

ACCELERATION TEST -

° Move throttle control lever from slow (.{_) to fast (_)

position° If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel

adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn_ Re-

peat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

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

may result.,

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGtNE

GOVERNOR. WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED,, OVERSPEEDtNGTHEENGINEABOVE

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.

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

me re..

CAUTION: Never' store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

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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, etco Store in a

clean, dry area,.

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

Responsibilities section of this manual)_

- inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual)°

. Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual_

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

fastened.. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary°

° Touch up all rusted or' chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

BATTERY

° Fully charge the battery for storage,

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

recharging,

o 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°

. If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store batter,,/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 IN STORAGE..

Drain the fuel tank,

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

carburetor' are ernpty,

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or' permanent damage may occur,

Use fresh fuel next season,

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container_ Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer'

container, Run engine at least 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

oifo (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 fewseconds

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 dirL

, Coveryourtractorwithasuitabfeprotectivecoverthat

does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your tractor to rusL

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM..

TROU LESHOOTU G POHNTS

PROBLEM

Willnotstart

UIIIIIIIIInIUl I II I Ill

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

t.. Out of fuel,

2., Engine net"CHOKED" property_

3, Engine flooded

4. Bad spark plug

5, Dirty air filter.

6, Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel

8. Loose or damaged wiring

9 Carburetor out of adjustment.

t0.

Engine valves out of adjustment

i i ,, i, i, J ii inl ii ,ll i i,i ,,, ,,i i i , i

I. Dirtyair filter•

2, Bad spark plug

3, Weak or dead battery

4, Dirty fuel filter,

5_ Stale ordirty fuel.

6, Loose or damaged wiring

7. Carburetor out of adjustment,,

8. Engine valves out of adjustment•

1. Clutch/brake pedal not depressed

2, Attachment clutch is engage d,

3. Weak or dead battery.

4, Blown fuse

5, Corroded batterytermlnals

6 Loose or damaged wiring,

7. Faulty ignition switch

8, Faulty solenoid or starter,

9, Faulty operator presence swttch(es)

I, Weak or dead battery

2, Corroded batter,/terminals

3, Loose or damaged wiring

4, Faultysolenold or starter,

1 Cutting too much grass!too fast,

2 Throttle in "CHOKE" position,

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

4. Dirty air filter.

5, Low oil leve!/dirty oil

6. Faulty spark plug

7, Dirty fuel filter,

8,, Stale or dirty fuel,

9,, Watertn fuel

t0 Spark plug wire loose

t 1 Dirty engine air screen/lins

12 Dirty/dogged muffler,

13 Loose or damagedwidng,

14 Carburetor out of adjustment

15, Engine valves out of adjustmenL

1 Worn, bent or loose blade

2 Bent blade mandrel,

3 Loose/damaged part(s),

CORRECTION

t., Fill fuel tank

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

3, Wait several minutes before attempting to start,

4. Replace spark plug,

5, Clean!replace air filter

6 Replace fuel filter,

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

gasoline and replace fuel fiiter

8. Check all wiring.

9o See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section

10 Contact an authorized service centeddepartment

t.. Cleantreplace air filter

2, Replace 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, See "To Adjust Carbureto¢' in Service Adjustments

section,

8, Contact an authorized service center/department

1, Depress clutch/brake pedal,

2, Disengage attachment clutch

3 Recharge or replace battery

4. Replace fuse.

5 Clean battery terminals,

6 Checkall wiring,

7 Check/replace ignition swilch

8 Check/replace solenoid or starter

9 Contact an authorized service center/department.

1, Recharge or replace battery

2, Clean battery terminals

3, Check all wiring

4. Check/replace solenoid or starter

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

2 Adjust throttle control

3 Clean underside of mower housing

4 Cleanlreplace air _ter

5 Check oil level/change oil

6. CIean and regap or change spark plug

7_ Replace fuel filter.

8 Drain fuet tank and refill with fresh gasoline.,

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

gasoline and replace fuel filter,

10 Connect and tighten spark plug wire,.

11 Clean engine air screen/fins

12 Clean/replace muffler

13 Checkall wiring

14 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adiustments

section,

15 Contact an authorized service center/department

1. Replace blade Tighten blade bolt

2. Replace blade mandrel

3 Tighten loose part(s) Replace damaged parts.

TROU LESHOO G POUNTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

L iJllllJl illlll

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

ILll,,Jl_lLII,

Headlight(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 loose blade,

2 Mower deck not level.

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

4. Bent blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt,

3. Frozen idler pulley,

4,, Frozen b/ade mandret.

1 Engine speed too slow.

2 Travel speed too fast,,

3, Wet grass

4. Mower deck not levei

5 Lowfuneven tire air pressure.

6, Worn, bent or loose blade,.

7, Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower

8,. Mower drive beft worn

9, Blades Improperly installed

10. lmproperblades 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.

1 Bad battery cell(s),

2 Poorcable 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 Levelmower 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 belt.

3, Replace idler pulley

4, Replace blade mandrel.

1 Place throttle control in "FAST" position,

2, Shiftlo slower speed.

3, Allow grass to dry before mowing

4. Levelmower deck,

5 Checktires for proper air pressure,

6 Replscelsharpen blade Tighten blade bolt

7 Clean underside of mower housing.

8, Replace mowerdrive belt

9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down

10 Replace with blades listed in this manual

t 1 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

t 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 all connections

3 Replace regulator,

4, Replace alternator,

Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stepping engine,.

TRACTOR- _:.MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

SCHEMATIC

[

AMMETER

(OPTI6_

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IGNITION

_ SWITCH

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-4

I ,,,

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME

THEIR BRIGHTEST..

28 VOLTS AC O 3600 RPM

HEADLIGHTS {REGLILATORDISCONNEC",FED}

PTO_ H _ B

[ o¢'F I '"=;;G:_+'H.I D A

[ ON lc+ F,B+EIA*'D I

f 7

ENGINE CONNECTOR TRACTOR CONNECTOR

REGULATOR -_ /--- ENGINE IGNITION SWITCH =^-,-r=Dv

(PURPLE WIRE, \ / SHORTING "M" FOR ENGINE _ _ r"- C_t_/_F_I_

RED W RE) " /,"(WHITE WIRE) SHORTING

IGNITION SWITCH [_I" (BLACK WIRE) _ i_ (RED WIRE)

.... CARBURETOR

POSlT-_N__ SOLENOID o,_ SENTRY II_ _ II SWITCHED

................... E .... (REDWIRE, _, L OPTION _ _J- +12V

_ OFF.... !6+M+L NON1 _1 BLUEWtRE) " _j ........ WIRE) (YELLOWWfRE _ IBLUEWtRE)

RUNtLtGHT L B+L ! A+Y } TO LIGHTPKG) '

B+L NONE" W=R_NGINSULATEDCLIPS

STAR I B + L + S I _ THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

REPAnR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

, 51

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258900

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

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

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

4 STD551!25 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, Btr_ Frt. 1/4-20 x7-1/2

11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon 1/4 Battery Front

16 153664 Switch, Interlock Push-ln

19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Hex Jam 1/4-20

21 136850 Harness, Light Socket W/4152J

22 4152J Bulb, Headlight

24 4014j Cable, Battery

25 146686 Cable Battery

26 108824X Fuse

28 157899 Cable, Ground

29 121305X Switch, Plunger

30 140301 Switch, Ignition

31 124211X Nut, Ignition

32 141226 Cover, Switch Key

33 109310X Key, Ignition

40 156162 Harness, Ignition

41 17720408 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thread

Cutting 1/4-20x 1/2

42 131563 Cover, Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

46 110940X Meter, Hour

47 17011008 Screw !0-24 x 1/2 Black

50 154963 Switch, P.ToQ

51 140405 Ring Retainer PTO

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS. inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

9 14

59 9

18 15

.;7120 5

_ 47

86 39

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 150253 Rai!, Frame RH 4'I 17580408

2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 42 72!40608

3 13667'1X558 Panel Asmo, Side LH 43 136939

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 44 136940

5 145203 Dash, Plastic Black 45 154913

6 157882 Dash, Lower 47 17490608

7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 48 154995

8 145166 Support, Battery 49 154993

9 108067X Nut, Pal 50 152728

10 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gao 52 STD541431

!1 137270 Rivet, Ratchet Mate 56 154914

t2 137269 Washer, Nylon 57 73640400

13 137271 Rivet, Ratchet Female 58 137113

14 136673X558 Hood Asm., Pnt 59 74180412

15 136374 Lens, Bar Clear 60 17490620

16 121794X Cover, Access 63 19131614

17 17490612 Screw, Thdroi 3/8-16 x 3/4 64 144283

18 136373X428 Grille 67 !56973

I9 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga, 68 17490508

20 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 70 137159

21 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 77 137308

22 136670X558 Panel Asm., Side RH 84 142992

23 17490616 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1 Ty-Tt 85 144911

24 145243X558 Footrest, RH 86 74760716

28 145244X558 Footrest, LH 88 STD551143

29 !45349 Bracket, Support Dash 90 STD551237

30 t45051X014 Saddle, Stkscr Vgt 91 156586

31 145183 Brace, Support Steering 92 156282X011

32 141316 Bracket Asm,., Frame Pivot Lh 94 100207K

33 141314 Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Rh 95 105531X

34 14213'1 Bracket, Engine Support Rear 106 138776

36 747805'12 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16_t8 x 3/4 120 19131616

37 121642X558 Fender, PnL -- 8022J

38 19091216 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gao

39 !3696I Bracket, Axle Front

40 156'111 Bracket, Support Axle/Engine

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

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 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, Form Pivot Hood LH

Bracket Asm. Form Pivot Hood RH

Bracket, Chassis Front

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

Bracket Asm. Susp Chassis Lh

Nut, Keps, Blk Hex 1/4_20 UNC

Bracket Asmo, Fender

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

Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga,

Washer, Serrated Disc 13/32 x 1

Guide, Belt Gear Drive 97

Screw ThdroL 5/16_18 x 1/2

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Shield, Front

Stop, Over Center Mower

Bracket, Support Transaxle

Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16_14 Unc x 1

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Plate, Sitkscreen Dash

Clip, Fuel Line

Push Nut, Nylon

Screw, Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga,.

Plug, Hole

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.So inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

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REPAIR PARTS

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 38 150035

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 39 74321016

4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 40 5304J

5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 4t 73631000

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 42 8883R

7 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 46 145170

8 t2000034 Klip, Ring 47 138228

9 140080 Bolt, Hub 48 72110612

10 142509 Disc, Brake 50 131494

11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 51 STD541437

12 9204H Locknut 1/2-20 52 139123

13 I394!9 Washer, Special 53 207J

14 138901 Bushing 54 156563

15 STD551037 Wahser 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga, 55 105706X

16 1430'12 Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4 56 137153

17 126909X Spring 57 141756

18 137104 Lever, Brake 59 'I22253X

19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc 60 122268X

21 23260412 Screw, Flat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4 61 137524

22 633A109 Gearshift, Lever Assembly 62 STD551143

23 106932X Knob 63 74760720

24 136925 Support, Puck Brake 64 154752

25 136923 Puck, BrakeTop 65 67609

26 '137552 Spring, Return 66 140296

27 17490528 Screw, Hex Wsh Thd. 67 '19131312

5/16-18 x 1-3/4 68 5142H

28 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 69 136327

29 137213 Brake, Rod 117 73900600

30 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

34 '124236X Cap, Plunger

35 137648 Rod, Parking Brake

36 149412 Spring, Drive Ground

37 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gao

Nyliner

Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1

Actuator, interlock Switch

Locknut #10-24

Cover, Pedal

Retainer, Spring

Clutch Rod

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Pulley, Idler, Grooved

Washer, Hardened

Clutch, Arm Assembly

Bearing, idler

V-Belt

Bracket, Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

Spring Clip, Connecting Link

Pulley, Transaxle

Washer, Lock 7/16

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

Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal

Bolt, Shoulder

Washer, Hardened

Washer, Flat

Pin, Roll

Hub, Cover

Nut, Lock Flanged 3/8-16 Unc

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPARR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

STEERING ASSEMBLY

6 /

)

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

STEERING ASSEMBLY +,

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

+!5

121472X

137094

6855M

136960

136959

6266H

121748X

12000029

121232X

74781044

136518

73901000

121749X

STD551137

STD541537

1451O3

137347

137155

156011

145+I82

100711L

155105

152927

19133808

STD523710

126805X

3366R

17490612

104239X

12000034

138136

19111610

STD551131

STD523107

138059

137156

7336O6O0

109850X

73700600

109851X

155246

17490508

NOTE:

Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm., Front

.Fitting, Grease

Spindle Asm, LH

Spindle Asm+, RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

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

Ring, Kiip #T5304+75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer, Brg. Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x I6 Ga+

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf

Shaft Asm+, Steering

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

Key No. 36-40)

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm, Steering Vgt

Column, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg+

Screw

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

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

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col+ Strg.

Screw, Thrdro! 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bearing, Flange

Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 'tl/32 x I x 10 Gao

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_ Bali RH Thread

,Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm+ BalLLH Thread

Bracket, Interlock

Screw, Thdrol 5/8-16 x 1/2

All component dimensions given in U+S, inches

1 inch = 25+4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

ENGINE

16 26 27 37

28 _

•,.j56

'_L-I

II_ '°

"0 _,):/19

l SPARK ARRESTER KIT I

REPAIR

ENGINE

PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

......

2 144636

5 13200300

7 151396

8 121361X

9 150828

10 105432X

11 140923

12 143996

15 151346

16 109227X

'17 106082X

't8 152334

19 13290300

2O 132755

2'1 '17720410

22 132779

23 '19132616

24 STD551237

25 73920600

26 3645J

27 139277

28 7834R

29 132920

33 STD541437

37 123487X

38 74780624

39 17490636

40 17490664

41 126197X

42 STD551143

43 150280

45 128861

46 19131616

47 142040

48 19132O07

50 143020

51 140787

52 17580408

53 143528

54 19131414

55 13090336

56 13O90308

NOTE:

Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler

Model CV22 PS-67515

Muffler Asm

Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT

Muffler Asm Guard

Pulley V-Idler

Keeper Asm Belt Engine VGT 96

Bushing

Clutch Electric

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 Yt/Gt 96

Pad Spacer

Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge

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 Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

Spark Arrester Kit

Nut Lock Hex w/In&, 3/8 - t6

Clamp Hose

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

Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 UNC

Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 UNC

Washer 1-1/20D X 15/32 ID X ,250

Washer Lock 7/16

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

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

Washer 13/32 x I x 16 Gao

Spacer Engine

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 G&

Duct Air

Pipe Crossover

Screw Tap 1/4 - 20 x 1/2

Bracket Duct Air Rear Sup

Washer Flat !3/32 x 7/8 x 14 Gao

Nipple Pipe 3/8NPT X 4q/2

Nipple Pipe 3/8 x 1

All component dimensions given in U,S,, inches

1 inch = 25,,4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1 140124

2 140551

3 140675

4 127018X

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 150176

10 155925

12 121246X

13 121248X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62

Clip, Push in, Hinged

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring, Seat Cprsn

Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems

Pan, Seat

Bracket, Mounting Switch

Bushing, Snap

KEY PART

NO. NO.

14 72050411

15 121249X

16 123740X

I7 123976X

18 19171912

19 120068X

20 124238X

21 153236

22 STD541431

DESCRIPTION

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

Spacer, Split

Spring, Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr: 5

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

Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc

Cap, Spring Seat

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

Nut, Crownlock 6/16-18 Unc

NOTE: Al! component dimensions given in US. inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR

DECALS

PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

18 6 3 7 15 7 4 13

8 \

KEY PART

NO. NO.

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

156834 Decal,

151448 Decal,

146705 Decal,

146706 Decal,

149516 Decal,

Asm

133644 Decal

138048 Decal

142241 Decal

146709 Decal

156439 Decal

4900J Decal

146047 Decal

Operating Instruction

Grill

Hood, Craftsman, RH

Hood, Craftsman, LH

Battery DNGR/PSN ENG

Maintenance

Side Panel

Fender, Craftsman

Danger

Clutch!Brake

V-Belt Drive Schematic

t3 148957

t4 139346

15 151568

16 '150333

18 14671O

19 138047

23 106202X

-- 138311

145245

145247

158154

158155

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Chassis, 6 Speed/50"

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal Hood Insert

Decal, Cap CNSMR Help Line SRS

Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery

Reflector, Taillight

Decal, Handle Lft Height Adjust

(Lift Handle)

Pad, Footrest

Fastener, Pop-ln Footrest

Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owner's (Span)

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192

2 65139

3 148736X427

148738X427

4 8134H

7154J

5 148741

15t607

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, F_ange (Front Wheel Only)

Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)

Sealant, Tire (10 oz_Tube)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

LIFT ASSEMBLY

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12_,. 3

25 26

20 19 18

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121006X

2 154389

3 121002X

4 12000022

5 19292016

6 74780624

7 125631X

8 122365X

9 122364X

10 2876H

11 146704

12 STD624008

13 139868

14 140302

15 STD541437

16 674A247

17 STD541237

18 143363

19 STD551037

20 5328J

2I STD523710

22 127218

23 STD624008

24 73350800

25 130171

26 73800800

29 150233

30 110807X

31 19131016

32 137150

33 STD560907

34 137167

35 138057

38 155097

39 123935X

40 17490512

4'I 73540600

42 19112410

43 123934X

70 145212

72 110452X

Rod Asm., Lever

Shaft Asmo, Lift Vgt

Lever Asm. Lift Rh

E-Ring Truarc #5133-87

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gao

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

Grip, Handle Fluted

Button, Plunger

Plunger, Lever Lift

Spring 2-I/8"

Link Lift

Retainer, Spring

Arm, Suspension Vgt

Bearing

Nut, Crowntock 3/8q6 Unc

Spring Asm., Assist Lift

Nut, Hex Jam 3/846 Unc

Bracket, Spring Assist

Washer' 13/32 x t3116 x 16 Ga.

Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Link, Front

Retainer, Spring

Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion

Nut, Lock W/Wsh 1/2q 3 Unc

Trunnion, Infin Height

Nut, Special

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

Spring, Compression lnf Hgt

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

Rod, Adj Lift

Knob, inf 3/8-16 Unc

Pointer, Height Indicator

Plug, Hole

Screw Hex Wsh 5/16-I8 x 3t4

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-.24

Washer 11/32 x !-1/2 x 10 Gao

Scale, Indicator Height

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Nut, Push Phos. & Oil

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258900

112

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 15699O

2 STD541431

5 138457

6 STD624008

7 130832

8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 137380

12 129895

13 137553

14 137152

15 110485X

16 140329

17 106735X

18 19111016

19 105304X

20 t23713X

21 137607

22 110452X

23 110509X

27 STD551037

28 132823

30 138776

31 137266

32 153535

33 129963

34 72140610

35 721106t6

36 72110608

37 137166

38 156085

39 131494

40 136572

42 STD533107

43 136460

DESCRIPTION

Mower Deck Weldment 50"

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

Bracket Asmo, Sway Bar

Retainer, Spring

Arm Suspension, Rear

Bolt 3/8-24 x 1_25 Gr. 8 Patched

Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated

Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented

Blade

Bearing, Bali #6204 (Mandrel)

Shaft Asm., WtLower Brg (Includes

Key Noo 12)

Housing, Mandrel

Bearing, Ball Mandrel

Stripper, Mower Vented

Rod, Hinge

Washer t 1/32 x 5/8 x t6 Ga°

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion Deflector

Bracket, Deflector

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector Mower

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gao

Spacer, Spring Stop Idler

Screw Thdrol Hex Hd

Nut, Flg Top Lock Cntr 9/i6

Pulley, Mandrel

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

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

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-t6 x 2

Bolt, Carriage 3/8_16 x 1 Gr. 5

Stiffener, Arm idler

Keeper, Belt Idler

Pulley, Idler Flat

Pulley, Driven

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 Unc x 3t4

Arm, Idler Secondary

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

44 122052X

45 STD541437

46 74760628

47 137200

48 137729

49 136574

50 137272

51 137273

52 139245

53 137789

54 139573

55 144959

56 138687

58 133957

59 137644

62 133943

63 72110612

64 19121414

65 151831

66 156009

67 73930600

99 STD533717

102 153390

103 155986

't04 156941

105 156852

106 156853

t07 156854

108 156856

109 72010505

110 73900500

111 72110605

t12 191'7'1216

113 72110504

-- 143651

158325

Spacer, Retainer

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

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

Cover, Mandrel RH

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

Cover, Mandrel LH

Arm, Idler Primary

Spring, Secondary

Pulley, Idler V Groove

Shield, Idler

V-Belt, Mower Primary

V-Belt, Mower Secondary

Spring, Primary

Wheel, Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder

Washer Hardened

Bolt Carriage 3/846 x 1-1/2

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14Ga

Pulley Idler Flat

Keeper Belt Idler

Nut, Centedock 3/8-16

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

Washer Felt

Bar, Adjusting Guage Wheel

Pin Head, Rivet

Bracket PnL Guage Asm R.RH 50"

50"

Bracket PnL Guage Asm R.LH 50"

Bracket PnL Guage Asm FoRH

Bracket Pnt. Guage Asm FoLH 50"

Bolt, Cam 5/16-18 x 5/8 BIk.

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Btk

Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 5/8 Gr. 5

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Bolt, Cam 5/16-UNC x 1/2

Mandrel Asm Service (Includes Key

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

Mower Asm. Service

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

TRANSAXLE

56'

84---_ 66

86 85

88 7

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR .. - MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

TRANSAXLE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 4197R

2 12000034

3 4199R

4 4216R

5 4215R.

6 4217R

7 6256H

8 74020652

9 7392M

10 137261

11 4985R

12 6266H

13 4212R

14 137125

15 6276H

16 633A63

17 8118M

18 8740HI

19 122238X

20 4218R

21 6252H1

22 7810H

23 6262H

24 7393R

25 992R1

26 139111

27 4986R

28 122254X

29 6269H

30 5855H

31 139538

32 6277H

33 4225R

34 7396H

35 4198R

36 4200R

37 7395H

39 139536

13320400

17580520

6271H

13060200

4895H

4222R

1529R

Axle Shaft 52

Retaining Ring 53

Final Drive Gear 54

Differential Gear 55

Differential Pinion .. 56

Differential Carrier 57

Axle Thrust Washer 58

Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 59

(1" Thread Length) 60

Steel Ball 61

Spring Shift Fork Detent 62

Shift Fork, High-Low Range 63

Thrust Bearing Race 64

4th Reduction Pinion

Shaft, Brake 65

Snap Ring, Crescent Type 66

High-Low Range Gears 67

Needle Bearing 68

Sintered iron Bearing 69

Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range 70

Differential Pinion Spacer 71

Differential Pinion Bushing

Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8-24 72

Shift Fork, Roll.. 73

Oi! Seal 74

Sintered Iron Bearing 75

Shift Fork Shaft 77

Shift Fork, Loll. 79

Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 80

Oil Sea! 81

Pressure Relief Valve 82

Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft and 84

Bearings, R.H (Includes Key No.'s 85

17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 77 and 82) 86

Dowel Pin 87

Needle Bearing 88

Thrust Bearing Race 89

4th Reduction Gear Shaft 90

4th Reduction Gear Spacer 91

Thrust Bearing Race 92

Gearcase and Bearings, L.H. 93

(Includes Key Numbers 18, 25, 49, 94

50 (2), 51 and 52) 95

Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.P..To 96

Bolt, Hex 5/16-!8 UNC x 1-1/4 97

Oil Seat 98

Pipe Plug 1/4-18 NP.T.

Needle Bearing

8119M

4220R

4209R

4213R

4442R

4195R

4214R

4194R

7528R

4208R

4207R

7398H

4203R

4204R

2898J

12000033

4205R

4206R

1370H

633A69

139120

4201R

1200O008

1153R

6803J

1167R

733607OO

6270H

136984

5384J

2978J

633A85

8739H1

4924H

19151516

I10542X

19181511

75J

6274H

76020412

10040500

74760514

633A109

140332

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

3rd Reduction Pinion, Low

4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer

2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

Final Drive Pinion

'Ist Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Plnion High

2nd Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing

Low Speed Gear and 2nd

Reduction Pinion Cluster

Reverse Gear

Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x I7/32

Klip Ring

Intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions

lnput 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 15/32 x 15/16 x 16 Gauge

Shift Mechanism Seal

Washer 9/16 x 15/I 6 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 5/16-18 UNC x 718

Gearshift Lever Assembly

Transaxle, 6 Speed,

Complete Assembly

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

1 inch = 25°4 mm

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,258900

KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515

iJ,,,Jl, ii,J iiii ii

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

45 44 _L'43

_-29 30

_--.31

_32

_27

iii i iii .........................

26-_

23_ k

o--8

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

24-318-11

24-755-76

25-313-02

24-755_20

24-595_02

24-033-03

7 24-041-23

8 24-096-15

9 SM-0645020

10 X-75-23

11 24-755-67

12 X-426-9

13 24-326_08

14 12-755-03

15 12_I73-01

16 24-089-02

17 235O11

18 24-016-01

24-016-O2

19 24-017-01

24-O17-02

20 24-032-05

21 24-294-02

22 24-326-05

23 12-351-01

24 24-411_04

25 24-041-08

26 24-318-12

27 24-755-61

28 24-146-09

29 SM-0631005

30 24-I86-03

31 24-194-02

32 M-0640034

33 24-755-74

34 24-153-11

35 24q12-08

36 24-O86-32

37 24-086-!6

38 24-445_01

39 24-755-57

Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder 1

Kit, Valve Cover, Breather 2

(Includes Key #3, 34 thru 36) 3

Grommet, Rubber

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

Separator, Oil Breather 5

Kit, Breather Cover with Gasket 6

(Includes Key Numbers 7 and 8)

Gasket, Breather

Cover, Breather 7

Screw M6 x 1o0 x 20 (4)

Plug, Hex Head, Countersunk

1/8 N_PoT.F.. 8

Kit, Breather Hose (Includes 12-13) 9

Clamp, Hose (2)

Hose, Breather

Kit, Retainer (4)

Cap, Valve Spring (4)

Spring, Valve (4)

Retainer, Spring (4)

Valve, Exhaust, Standard Size (2)

Valve, Exhaust, .25 Oversize (2)

Valve, intake, Standard Size (2)

Valve, Intake, .25 Oversize (2)

Seal, Valve Stem (2)

Fitting

Hose, Breather 10

Lifter, Valve (4) 11

Rod, Push (4) 12

Gasket, Cylinder Head (2) 13

Head Assembly, #2 Cylinder 14

Kit, Valve Train 15

(Includes Key Numbers 24, 28-31) 16

Plate, Guide (2)

Washer, Plain (4) 17

Arm, Rocker (4) 18

Pivot, Rocker Arm (4) 19

Screw M6 x 1..0x 34 (4) 20

Kit, Valve Cover, Plain 21

(includes Key Numbers 34 thru 36) 22

O-Ring 23

Spacer (4)

Screw, Shoulder (4) 24

Screw M10 x 1.5 x 91 (8) 25

Strap, Lifting 26

Kit, Breather Separator 27

(Includes Key Numbers 40 thru 45)

Spacer

Bracket, Breather Separator

Separator, Oil Breather

Grommet, Rubber

Strap, Breather Separator

Screw M5 x 0.8 x 16 (2)

40 24-112-12

41 24-126-44

42 24-595-02

43 25-313-02

44 24-445-02

45 M-0545016

24-782-05

24-294-03

24-067-01

24-067_02

12-380-03

52q39-09

24-874-01

24-874-02

24-874-03

24-108-01

24-108-02

24-108-03

24-0t8-01

12-422-10

12-422-09

12-422-13

12-422-07

12-422-08

12-422-11

12-422-12

24-0t0-03

24-144-0t

X-25-63

12-032-01

X-25q02

12-380-04

M-0545010

24-018-04

24-402-05

24-032-01

12-153-01

12-123-04

24-126-19

M-0545016

12-153-02

24-038-04

25-755-13

12-153-03

Cylinder Block (Use Miniblock)

Fitting

Connecting Rod (Standard) (2)

Connecting Rod (..25) (2)

Pin, Dowel Locating (6)

Plug, Cup

Piston with Ring Set (Standard) (2)

Piston with Ring Set (2.5) (2)

Piston with Ring Set (.50) (2)

Ring Set (Standard) (2)

Ring Set (.25) (2)

Ring Set (.50) (2)

Retainer, Piston Pin (4)

Shim, Camshaft, Yellow

Shim, Camshaft, Green

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Black

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, White

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Blue

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Red

(As Required)

Shim, Camshaft, Grey

(As Required)

Camshaft

Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, Plain 1/4

Seal, Governor Cross Shaft

Washer, Plain 1/4

Pin, Hitch

Screw, Reed Retainer

M5 x 0°8 x t0 (2)

Retainer, Reed (2)

Reed, Breather (2)

Seal, Oil, Front

O-Ring, Lower Oil Fitt Tube

Tube, Oil Fill

Bracket, Oil Fill Tube

Screw, Oil Fill Tube Bracket

M5 x 0_8 x 16

O-Ring, upper Oil Fill Tube

Dipstick Assembly (Includes 26_27)

Kit, Oil Fill Cap (Includes 27)

O-Ring, Dipstick

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

! inch = 25°4 mm

REPAUR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515

4 6

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

20 19 17 16

13j

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515

IGNITIONtELECTRICAL

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

24-162-17 Screen, Grass t 24-027-20

M-0403025 Screw, Grass Screen 2 M-0549016

M4 x 0_7 x 24 (4) 3 SM-0645016

X-25-92 Washer, Plain 1/2 (4) 4 24-314-05

24q 12-04 Spacer, Fan (4) 5 24-146-02

24-157-03 Fan 6 M-0545020

M-0639016 Screw M6 x 1.0 x 16 (4) 7 M-0551016

12-112-01 Spacer, Fan (4) 8 24-063-20

24-025-05 Flywheel Assembly 9 24-063-23

X.-42-15 Key 10 M-0545010

25_403-03 Rectifier-Regulator 11 24-063-14

24-086o18 Screw, Phillips (2) 12 M-0545016

236602 Connector, Rectifier-Regulator, t3 24-063q9

3 Contact 14 M-0645016

12-132_02 Spark Plug (2) 15 24-146-08

16 24_100-0!

48-154-02 Clip, Cable

12-468-03 Washer, Stator Harness Clip 17 24-112-12

12-086-14 Screw, Stator Harness Clip 18 24-126-44

M10 x 1.5 x 46 19 24-445-02

20 24-086-27

24-085-01 Stator, 15 Amp

M-0548025 Screw, Stator Mounting NO]"

M5 x 0.8 x 25 (2) - -

X-25-63 Washer, Plain 1/4 I2 l

X-25-92 Washer, Plain 1/2

47-154-01 Clip, Cable

24_.584-03 Module, Ignition (2)

M-0560020 Screw, Module M5 x 0.8 x 20 (4)

M-0448010 Screw, Module M4 x &7 x 10 (2)

24-584-05 Module, Speed Advance

ILLUSTRATED

24-176-27 Harness, Wire

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

insulated Grip Barrel Eyelets)

-- 24-113-18 Decal, Grass Screen

- - 24-063-27 Baffle, Heat Shield

2'1

NOT

Housing, Blower

Screw M5 x 048 x 16 (3)

Screw M6 x 1.0 x 16 (4)

Guard, Flywheel

Plate, Backing, # 2 Side

Screw M5 x 0°8 x 20 (2)

Screw M5 x 0.8 x 14

Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 2 Side

Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side

Screw M5 x 0..8 x 10 (2)

Baffle, Valley, # 2 Side

Screw M5 x 0.8 x 16 (2)

Baffle, Cylinder Barrel, # 1 Side

Screw M6 x 1.0 x 16 (2)

Plate, Backing, # 1 Side

Nut, Plastic

Spacer

Bracket, Breather Separator

Strap, Breather

Screw (2)

ILLUSTRATED

24-100-01 Nut, Plastic (3)

(Included with Blower Housing)

- - 24-100-02 Nut, Plastic (2)

(Included with Blower Housing)

- - 25-139-'!6 Plug, Button 9/16

(Included with Blower Housing)

- - 24-113-23 Decal, Horsepower

AIR INTAKE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

24-743-05

2 24-096-24

3 25-341_02

4 12-100-01

5 24_380-03

6 24-096-01

7 24-083-02

8 47-083-03

9 24q26-21

10 24-126-43

11 24-'109-01

12 24-041-13

13 24-094-02

14 24-041-14

15 24-164-06

16 24-041-01

17 M-0639055

NOT

Kit, Air Cleaner Cover (includes

Key Numbers 2, 3, and 9 thru 11)

Cover, Air Cleaner

Knob, Cover

Wing Nut

Pin, Latch Lever (2)

Cover, Inner Air Cleaner

Element, Pre-Cleaner

Element, Air Cleaner

Bracket, Air Cleaner

Cup, Fuel Spitback

Gasket, Fue! Spitback Cup

Base, Air Cleaner

Gasket, Air Cleaner Base

Manifold, intake

Gasket, Intake Manifold (2)

Screw M6 x 1.0 x 18 (4)

ILLUSTRATED

12-113-53 Decal, Air Cleaner

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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STARTING sYSTEM I

i....

ENGINE CONTROLS

2 _'_ 4

1_ __-'7 6

.jjto

17 _20

18 _ _%14

19 15

REPAaR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515

STARTING SYSTEM

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 M-0839070 Screw M8 x 1.25 x 70

2 M-0839080 Screw M8 x 1.25 x 80

3 24_096-05 Cover, Pinion

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

5 12_468-01 Washer (3)

6 !2-755-54 Kit, Drive End

7 12-227-06 Cap, DriveEnd

8 45-170_03 Armature

9 82-755-28 Kit, Brush and Spring

10 12-227-11 Cap, Commutator End

11 12-086-25 Bolt, Thru (2)

OiL PAN/LUBRICATION

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

24-199-07

24-199 -04

X-75-32

24-136_O1

12-050-01

52-032-08

24_086-17

24-086-16

X_75-10

10 24-153-08

11 12-144_02

12 52-448-02

13 24-043-12

Oil Pan Assembly

Oil Pan

Plug, Hex, Countersunk,

3/8 NoPoT..F.

Nipple, Oil Filter

Filter, Oil

Seal, Oil (PTO End)

Screw, Oil Pan M8 x 125 x 45

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

Plug, Solid, Square Head,

3/8 N..P.ToF..

O-Ring

Shaft, Governor Gear

Tab, Locking

Kit, Governor Gear with Pin

(Includes Key Number t4)

Pin, Governor Regulating

Screw M6 x 1..0x 25 (2)

Washer, Plain (2)

Oil Pump Assembly (includes 18)

Tube, Oil Pickup

Screen, Oil

•14 12-380_01

15 M-0645025

16 SM-0631005

17 24-393-O8

18 24-123-05

19 25-162-07

DESCRIPTION

1 SM-0642025 Screw M6 x 1.0 x 25

2 24-090_14 Lever, Governor

3 SM-0641060 Nut M6x 1..0

4 24-089-01 Spring, Linkage

5 25-158_08 Bushing, Linkage Retaining

6 24_079-04 Linkage, Throttle

7 25-158-11 Bushing, Throttle Linkage

8 24-126_13 Bracket, Control

9 24-089-03 Spring, Choke Return

10 M-0547050 Locknut, Hex M5 x 0.8

11 SM-0545016 Screw M5x0.Sx16

12 M-0446030 Nut, Hex M4 x 0_7

13 SM-0645016 Screw M6 x 1..0 x 16 (4)

!4 12-237-01 Clamp, Cable (2)

15 SM-0545016 Screw M5x08x16(2)

16 24-090._07 Lever, Throttle Actuator

17 24-468-01 Washer (3)

18 24-090-I3 Lever, Throttle Control

t9 24-090-05 Lever, Choke

20 24_079-05 Linkage, Choke

21 SM-0545020 Screw M5 x 0.8 x 20

22 41_468-03 Washer, Wave

23 M-0403025 Screw M4 x 0.7 x 24

24 24-089-18 Spring, Governor

NOTE: All component dimensions given in u.s. inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV22-PS67515

CRANKSHAFT _

FUEL SYSTEM

......... L.................... _......

,_--7

/14

24 26

16 17

0_36

°'38 r- 37

-3 (.

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258900

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FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-853-25

2 24-041-15

3 24-053-25

4 24-041-14

5 X-426-9

6 24-353-03

7 SM-0641060

8 M-0629095

9 47-154-0!

10 24-100-01

1'1 24-393-04

12 24_086-12

13 25-353-03

14 25-050-02

I5 24+144-15

16 24-468-05

!7 24-241-01

18 24-089-22

19 24-t41-04

20 24-090-10

21 24-089-24

22 24-086-19

23 24-462-02

24 24-086-20

25 24-337-27

26 24-337-11

27 24-086-22

28 24-089-23

29 24-086-21

30 24-096-13

31 24-041-18

32 24-04t-19

33 24-757-05

34 24-369-01

35 24-234-01

36 24-337-28

37 24-755-15

38 24-041-21

NOT

Kit, Carburetor with Gasket

(Includes Key Numbers 2 thru 4)

Gasket, Carburetor

Carburetor Assembly (For

Information Only, Not Available

Separately) (includes 15-39)

Gasket, Air Cleaner Base

Clamp, Hose (6)

Line, Fuel, !0-5/8" (2)

Nut M6 x 1,0 (2)

Stud M6 x I,,0 x 95 (2)

Clip, Cable

Nut, Plastic (2)

Pump, Fuel, Pulse

Screw, Hex Cap Head (2)

Line, Fuel, 13-I/2"

Filter, Fuel

Shaft, Choke

Washer

Collar, Choke

Spring, Choke Return

Ring, Choke Lever

Lever, Choke

Spring, Throttle Adjust Screw

Screw, Throttle Adjust

Valve, Choke

Screw, Throttle and Choke Shaft (4)

Jet, Air Bleed

Jet, Stow

Screw, idle Adjust

Spring, Idle Adjust Screw

Screw (3)

Cover, Passage

Gasket, Passage Cover

Gasket, Float Chamber

Kit, Float Repair

Nozzle, Main

Chamber, Float

Jet, Main

Kit, Solenoid Valve (includes 38-39)

Gasket, Chamber Screw

Gasket, Solenoid

ILLUSTRATED

24-041-15 Gasket, Carburetor

24-757-06 Kit, Carburetor Repair

24-755-72 Kit, High Altitude

(1500_3000 Meters)

24-755-73 Kit, High Altitude

(Over 3000 Meters)

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO, NO,

1 24-014-72

2 52-139-09

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft

Plug, Cup

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO_

1 24-041-02

2 M*0829033

3 M-0841080

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, Exhaust (2)

Stud, Exhaust Manifold

M8 x 125 x 20 (4)

Nut, Muffler Mounting

M8 x 1,25 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

-- 24-755-03 Gasket Set

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1150-1650

High Speed: 3200-3400

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US, inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

SERVHCE NOTES

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OWN '

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.258900

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)

22.5 HP TWIN CYLINDER

ELECTRIC START

50" 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 seal

The modet 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 t3RDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• PRODUCT- TRACTOR

o MODEL NUMBER - 917.258900

° ENGINE MODEL NO... 0V22-67515

• 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.

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