Craftsman 917258872 Tractor User Manual

MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

OWNER'S MANUAL

Assembly

° Operation

o Customer ResponsibiHtBes

° Service and Adjustments

Repair Parts

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

I. GENERAL OPERATION

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

and on the machine before starting.

• Onty allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine.

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

which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

= Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area_

• Never carry passengers.

° Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary_ Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

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

it at anyone Do not operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher or the guard in placer

° Slow down before turning,

• Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

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

before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

= Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute.

. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light

• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs

. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into

a trailer or truck.

SAFETY RULES

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

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

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

III. CHILDREN

IL SLOPE OPERATION

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

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or deatho

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

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

DO:

o 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. Tal! grass can hide obstacles.

o Use stow speed Choose a low gear so that you will not have

to stop or shift while on the slope_

o Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability_

= Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments_

These can change the stability of the machine.

° Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction.

= Avoid starting or stopping on a slope, if tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

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

and gradually downhill, if possible..

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

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

of a cliff or ditch, or ifan 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.

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

presence of children_ Childr.en 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 adulL

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

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

children.

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

injured or interfere with safe machine operation_

• Never allow children to operate the machine..

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision_

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and 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 bIade attachment bolts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

° Never' tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly_

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

Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to coo] 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 altow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer s recommended parts, when nec-

essary

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

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them

Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as

required.

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,_ Look for' this symbol to point out im-

,_ A portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!t! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug

,_ wire and place wire where it cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

.......... adjusting or making repairs° ................

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WARNHNG

The engine exhaust from this product con-

tains ctiemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possibte 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, wett4rained 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 9! 7.258872

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATEOFPURCHASE

THEMODELANDSERIALNUMBERSWlLLBEFOUND

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 RESPONSIIBBUTOES

o Read and observe the safety rules_

o Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tractor,.

. Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili-

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

PRODUCT SPEClIFilCATgONS

HORSEPOWER: I8.5

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3 5 GALLONS

AND TYPE: ........ UNLEADED REGULAR

O1L TYPE (API-SF/SG): SAE10W30 (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: 0 - 58

REVERSE: 0-21

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BA-I-I-ERY: AMPiHR: 30

MIN CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT LBS.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal

combustion engine and should not be used on ot"near any

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

ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws

(if any).. If a spark at'rester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the operator..

In the state of California the above is required by law

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code)..

Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on

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

through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/

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

LRMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RRDIING 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 material

or workmanship

This Warranty does not cover:

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

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

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

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

° Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes

LIbllTED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES

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

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

TA LE OF CONTENTS

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

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

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 17-20

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

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

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

OPERATION ........................................................... 11-16

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

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ....... ,.,..,._, ..... L_.21-27

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

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

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................. 32-47

REPAIR PARTS- ENGINE .................................... 51-60

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 .......................................20

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

Battery:

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

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

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

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

Terminals ...................................................18

Belt:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ................24

Mower Drive

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

Mower Blade Drive

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

Blade:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tractor:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Electrical:

interlocks and Relays ............................26

Schematic .........................................:...... 31

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

Engine:

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

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

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

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

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

Oil Type .................................................lg

Preparation ................................................14

Repair Parts .....................................51-60

Starting ......................................................15

Sterage ...................................................28

Filter:

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

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

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

Fuel:

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

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

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

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

Hood Removal/installation .............................26

Leveling Mower Deck ........................................21

Lubrication:

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

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

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

Mower:

Adjustment, Front4o*Back ..............22

Adjustment, Side4o-Side ....................21

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Muffle_ ...............................................................20

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

Oii:

Cold Weather Conditions ...........15,1g

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

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

Operation ................................................................11-16

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

Options:

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

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

Parking Brake ........................................................12

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

Parts, Replacement/Repair ................31-47

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Motion Ddve Belt

Removal/Replacement ..............24

Mower Drive Belt

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

Mower Blade Drive Belt

Remova!/Replacement ..............23

Mower Adjustment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Starting the Engine ..........................................15

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

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

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

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 27

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

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

T_ansaxle ..............................................................19

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

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

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

TheseaccessoriesandattachmentswereavailablethroughmostSearsretailoutletsandservicecenterswhenthetractorwaspurchased.

MostSearsstorescanordertheseitemsforyouwhenyouprovidethemodelnumberofyourtractor.

ENGINE

SPARK PLUG

GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER

MA|NTENANCE

BELTSBLADES

PERFORMANCE

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

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

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

accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor,

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

attaching and detaching

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn Tapered

2 5qnch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs puncture

holes insoil at close intervalsto let moisture soak in Steel weight tray

for increased penetration. "_

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage

CARTS make hauling easy Varietyof 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. I50 Ib capacity weight tray.

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

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

sleeve hitch )

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

inches wide, I7 inches high, clears 444nch path when angled Master

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

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

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

weights and/or rear drawbar weight )

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters in front of mower deck to reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain.

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

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

rollers, carts or other heavy attachments)

MULCH RAKF-JDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and

matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring tine

teeth Useful to prepare bare areas forseeding. Available tor front or

rear mounting, HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING

TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and tosses thatchinto

large hopper. Mounts behind tractor

PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep, cuts 10-inch furrow Crank adjust-

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

for straight furrowing (Requires sleeve hitch.)

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

pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber

REAR GRADER BLADE is42 inches wide and operated from driver's

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

Reverses for pushing snow backwards (Requires sleeve hitch)

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

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

prevent harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum

SLEEVE CULTIVATOR is 43 inches wide. Prepares ground for

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

Adjusts vertically, horizontally (Requires sleeve hitch.) Optional

accessory: steel furrow opener for wider openings for potatoes,

corn, and other deep-seeded crops

SLEEVE HITCH for use with master lift system. Single pin couples!

uncouples.

SNOWTHROWER has 42-inch swath Drum-type auger handles

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

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

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

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

SPRAYERS use 12wolt DC electric motor that connects to the {factor

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 Idlling

easy. Broadcast spreaders are also usefu] forgranularde-icersand

sand

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves

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

garden residue Chain*drive transmission Six 114nch diameterone

piece heat4reated steel tines. Tills 30-inch path (Requires sleeve

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

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

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

hitch Fits any lawn, yard or garden tracton 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 duly; closely 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 glass windshield with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amber

caution light for mounting on cab top

VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves

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

VAC/OHIPPER 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 HARDWARE PACK

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Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-!8

(1) Knob

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

(2) Screws #10 x 5/8

(2) Lock Washers #10

(2) Weld Nuts #10 _ !

=IJ

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

__ (4) Retainer Springs

_] (single loop)

(3) Retainer Springs (double loop)

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3t4

(2) Hex Nuts 1t4-20

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

x 16 Gauge

Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Steering

Sleeve

Video

Cassette

Steering

Wheel

Manual

Mulcher

Plate

Pa_s Bag

Parts bag contents not shown full size

(2) Shoulder _\)

Bolts [ /_/ /j

\, [..///(2) Gauge

_Wheels

_(2) Front Link Assemblies

(2) Washers 3/8

x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

(2) Center-

lock Nuts

_ok

Assemblys

(2) Keys

Steering

Wheef

Insert

Slope Sheet

BLY

Your new tractor has been assembfed at the factory with exception of fhose parts left unassembled for shipping purposes.

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

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness..

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 7/!6" wrenches (1) Tire pressure gauge

(1) 9/I6" wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) 1/2" wrench (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet

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

means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel).,

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6)..

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

of carton, and lay panels flat,

• Remove mower and packing materials.

° Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFFSKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

,' Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer

from steering shaft.

o Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward,.

o Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft..

', Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

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

° Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt,

lock washer and large flat washer previously removed..

Tighten securely..

o Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.,

,, Remove protective materials from tractor hood and

grill,,

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID

WHEEL

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FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-

tion section for location and function of con-

trois)

° Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to

its highest position,

o Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal,

° Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to

disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

the Operation section of this manual),

o Roll tractor backwards off skid

ASSEM

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HOW ,TO .SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

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o Lift hood to raised position,,

= Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-

tive caps and discard.

o tfthis battery is put into service after month and year

indicated on label (label located between terminals)

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

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

terminal with hex bolt, flat washe r, lock washer and hex

nut as shown_ Tighten securely.

= Connect BLACK ground!ng cable to negative (-) bat-

tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock

washer and hex nuL Tighten securely_

° Close terminal access door&

Use terminal access doors for:

° Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware)°

° inspection for corrosion.

o Testing battery.

= Jumping (if required).

Periodic charging,,

LOCK FLAT

HEX NUT WASHER WASHER

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INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) .....

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment kn0b. .....' _'

o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.,

= Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

o Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.

Do not tighten,

• 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 securely.

SEAT

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

FLAT

WASHER

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes,. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

= Reduce tire pressure to PS1 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 'q'O ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual

FIG, 2

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INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See

Figs. 4 and 7)

Be sure tractor is on tevel 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 anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck, .

• Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right

side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN

ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE

° Place the B,H,..Suspension arm on inward pointing

.....deck'pino If necessary, rock and raise front of mower

to align deck pin with the hole in suspension arm,

Retain with double loop retainer spring with loops

down as shown.

Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove

slack from mower suspension°

Raise mower to highest position..

Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO ADJUST GAUGE

WHEELS" in the Operation section of this manual).

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

bracket and R,.H..front suspension bracket. Retain with

two single loop retainer springs as shown,.

- Install second front link in L.H. front suspension bracket

only and retain with single loop retainer spring as

shown.

o Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it

stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment lift control..

• Place the LH. suspension arm on inward pointing deck

pin. If necessary, rock and raise front of mowerto align

deck pin with the hole in suspension arm,. Retain with

double loop retainer spring with loops down as shown.

o Slide left side of mower back and install the unattached

front link in top hole of the L.H. front mower bracket.

Retain with single loop retainer spring as shown.

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRING

CHASSIS (Inward pointing

BRACKET deck pins)

SUSPENSION

ARMS

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

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.

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PU LLEY

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKETS

FRONT

MOWER

BRACKET

FRONT

LINK

SHOULDER

BOLT

GAUGE

WHEEL

318WASHER

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

318-16

CENTER

LOCKNUT

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER

SPRING ANTI-SWAY

BAR

IDLER /

PULLEY

FIG. 4

SINGLE

LOOP

RETAINER

SPRINGS

DISCHARGE GUARD

INSTALL IVlULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6)

o Install two latch hooks to rnutcher plate using screw,

washer, rockwasher, and weld nut as shown,

NOTE: Pre-assembte weld nut to latch hook by inserting

weld nut from the top with hook pointing down_

o Tighten hardware securely.

o Raise and hold deflector shield in upright position.

° Place front of mu/cher plate over front of mower deck

opening and slide into place, as shown.

o Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck_

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

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

I A CAUTION: D0notrem0ve discharge-_

,_ guard from mower. Raise and hold I

guard when attaching mulcher plate |

and allow it to rest on plate while in

operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe place.

Your mower is now ready for discharging or-installation of

optional grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades_ The mulcher

blades are designed for discharging and bagging also.

WELD NUT

FROM THE TOP,

HOOK POINTS

DOWN

LOCK

WASHER

SCREW

LATCH

HOOK

WASHER

MULCHER

PLATE

LOCK

WASHER

_'---SCREW

FIG. 5

WELD

NUT

FIG. 6

LATCH

HOOKS

J" CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY" YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SA TISFACTIOIV FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.

v" No remaining loose parts in carton,.

,/ Battery is properly prepared and charged (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

¢" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely..

v" Alttires are properly inflated., (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factory)

¢ Be sure mower' deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

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

properly inflated for leveling)..

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

properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/ Check wiring° See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

v" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

WHILELEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level

¢" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine..

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

v' It is important to purge the transmission before operat-

ing your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions (See 'TO START

ENGINE and PURGE TRANSMISSION in Opera-

tion section of this manual)_

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OPERATUON

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

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON

SLOW

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

CHOKEFUEL MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL

LOCK

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

UNLOCKED

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

PARKING BRAKE

MOWER LIFT ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

OPERATION

_"'I'IT'_'¸ "_ ................ '............... I'l ................. I/_ "ll"l

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR ...... _ ......_ ...... ,..

"READ THiS OWNER'S MANLIAL 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.

CHOKE CONTROL

THROTTLE CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

AMMETER ATTACHMENT LIGHT SWITCH

_ L,L.UTCH SWITCH

APPROX.

SPEEDS:

3 MPH

, LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

LIFT LEVER

IGNITION SWITCH

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FREE WHEEL CONTROL

FIG. 7

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

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of

battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to engage the

mower' blades or other- attachments mounted to your trac-

tor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine,,

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and

braking the tractor and starting the engine,

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off_

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower

cutting heighL

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for' starting and stopping the

engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.

iVlOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and

direction of the tractor,

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into

the brake position.

OPERATtO

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

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

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

spectacles or standard safety glasses.

flOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the

operator to teave the seat without first setting the parking

brake wilt shut off the engine..

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

and hold

• Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal,. Pedal should

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

will hold tractor secure..

PUSH IN TO ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

THROTTLE "DISENGAGE" SWITCH PULL OUT TO

CONTROL LEVER

CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCHfBRAKE

PEDAL "BRAKE"

POSITION

IGNITION

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

HEIGHT

"DRIVE" ADJUSTMENT PARKING

POSITION KNOB BRAKE

"DISENGAGED .... ENGAGED"

POSITION POSITION

FIG. 8

STOPPING (See Fig. 8)

MOWER BLADES -

o Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE

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

o Move motion control lever to neutral IN) position..

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL IN) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow position and

allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine

to "backfire"

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

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use,

° Never use choice to stop engine,.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass To eliminate this possibility,

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas..

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Use choke control whenever you are sta rting 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. 8)

Always operate engine at full throttle..

= Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate

o Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-

mance..

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 8)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the

motion control lever.

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

position,,

o Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal,

o Slowly move motion control lever to desired position

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig, 8)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction..

o Turn knob clockwise (f-'1) to raise cutting height°

o Turn knob counterclockwise (1-_)to lower cutting

height,

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

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 healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

o For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in

height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired height,

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig.9)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly

off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height

in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in

proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain

condition&

o Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a fiat level surface

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

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation

section of this manual).

o With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with

shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8q6 tocknut and

tighten securely.

o Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in

same adjustment hole.

GUAGE

WHEEL

MOUNTING

318-16 J

LOCKNUT

3t8 WASHER

GAUGE WHEEL

FIG. 9

SHOULDER BOLT

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs. 7 and 8)

You rtractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing

switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will

shut off the engine

o Select desired height of cut°

= Lower mower with attachment lift control

o Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment

clutch control

;i; : CAUTION _¸¸¸¸ _rT Do",ll ,,,notlll ......operate_'_l'"l .... the mowerl', ,,, i, ii,,,,i,,,,i 1

without either'the entire grass catcher, |

on mowers so equipped, or the dis- |

charge guard in place. |

OPERATIO

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

F& CAUTION: Do not'drive up or down ...........j

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and

_e_ do not drive across any slope

• ....... _ _ .... .J

° Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills°

o Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills

o If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

o If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

edal quickly to brake position and engage parking

rake_

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

IMPORTANT; THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED

o To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

crutch/brake pedal

° Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting

o Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 7 and 11)

When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage

transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar

of tractor

° Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control,

Remove retainer spring from freewheel control rod,

Push control rod in to disengage transmission and

reinsert retainer spring into control rod hole now on

back side of the bracket•

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

o To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck or a trailer', be sure hood is closed

and secured to tractor. Use an approphate means of tying

hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc).

DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 11

FIG. 10 14

OPERATION

BEFORE STARTnNG THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 12)

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

factory, already filled with summer weight oil..

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

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

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

for a few seconds, remove and read oil level, If

necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill,

. For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See "OlL VISCOSITY CHART' in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)

To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manual,,

t_ ENG NE

__ OIL

FILL CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG,, 12

ADD GASOLINE

Fill fuel tank° Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

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

gasoline wilt 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 moistu re 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 tet it run until the fuel Iines 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

i& AUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck, Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel, Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

.............. i i , ,i,,,,nl,u

TO START ENGRNE (See Fig. 8)

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

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

fuel from the tank to the engine..

• Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en-

gaged position

o Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set parking brake_

o Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position,

o Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position..

o Move throttle control to choke position.

Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below.

= 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, move throttle control to fast position,

wait a few minutes and try again.. If engine still does not

start, move the throttle control back to the choke

position and retry..

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above)

o When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast

position

o The attact_ments 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)

o When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle

control in the choke position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to fast position This

may require an engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depending on the tem-

perature.

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

o Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmis-

sion should be warmed up as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level ground,

o Place the motion control lever in neutral,,

Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake

slowly return to operating position,

o Atlowone minute for transmission to warm up, This

can be done during the engine warm up period,

o The attachments can also be used during the engine

warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed

up.,

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,

OPERATIO

i /i ¸ - _'_'_ -: ...........................

TRANSMiSSiON " :

PURGE

To ensure proper' operation and performance, it is recom-

mended that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time_ This procedure will remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel-

oped during shipping of your' tractor°

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR

• Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and

parking brake set.

° Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in freewheeling position (See '`TO TRANSPORT" in

this section of manual),

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

is running, move throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

. Move motion control lever to full forward position and

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

position and hold for' five (5) seconds.. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times_

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of

drive wheels. The air is being removed from hydraulic drive

system

o Move motion contro! leverto neutral (N) position. Shut-

off engine and set parking brake.

,; Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position (See '70 TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual)..

o Sitting in thetractor seat, start engine. Aftertheengine

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

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

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

o Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move

motion control lever to reverse position. After the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the

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

this procedure with the motion control lever three (3)

times.

o Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal

operation..

MOWING TIPS

- Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is

attached to tractor,

° Mower should be,properly leveled for best mow!ng

performance,. See 'TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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

ruing,

• 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, etc, After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left hand turns until

finished (See Fig.. 13).

...... ........ ,_1¸ ii i, r,:, ,, .............. ............ =........

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

['educe 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 rnaterial. 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. 13

MULCHING MOWING TiPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUlL%UP GRASS AND

TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE

° The special mulching blade will recur the grass clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass

and not be noticed° Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn,

Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed

as this wilt provide the best recutting action of the

blades.

o Avoid cutting your lawn when it is weL Wet grass tends

to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.,

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

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

will not be exposed to the direct sun.

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

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

blades (See Fig. 14).. For' extremely heavy mulching,

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

o Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-

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

pletely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut,

mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

o Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow

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

next week.. This wil! help prevent matting and graining

of the lawn.

MAX 1t3

16 FIG. 14

CUSTOMER IRESPONSmlBIL iTIES

....MAa"TE.A.CESC,EDULE ...... "

FILL IN DATES /_._"_. _._4_"

AsYOUCOMPL E .......

REGULARSERVICE .__f/_/J£,_,_,_" SERVICE DATES

Check BrakeOperation 6##

Check Tire'"'Pressure t_ 6_

T '_'"Checkfor Loose Fastener's

R SharpenlReplac'e"'MowerB'i'ades..... , =

A# Lubrication,,,Chart ........ ...... _ ...............

T Check Battery" Level(Recharge ................... 6446 ........

0 CleanBattery andTerminals 6#4'

R CheckTransaxleCooling

AdjustBladeBett(s)Tension

AdjustMotionDrive Belt(s)Tension

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

Check Engine Oit Level $f _4'

Change,,Engineoil .........................._t2.3 ............

Clean Air Filter 6/'2

E .......... _ .............. . ........

N Clean Air Screen 6/2

G inspectMuffler/SparkArrester 6/

ReplaceOil Filter (tl equipped)

E_ Clean Enginecooling Fins .... ............. ' ......................

ReplaceSpark Ptug

ReplaceAir Filter Paper Cadridge

ReplaceFuel Filler

1 - Change mote etten when operating unde_ a heavy load or in high ambienf ternpe_a_mes

2 _Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions

3 - fl equipped with eit {ilter, change oil every 50 hours

4 - Replace blades more oIlen wi_en mowing tn sandy solI

....,v ............J.........

,5- tf equipped wilh adjustable system

6 - Not required i! equipped wilh maintenance4ree battery

7 * Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 it -lbs maximum

Do not overtighten

GENERAL RECOMMENDATaONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor..

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

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

or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for

wear. A new spark pfug and clean air filter assure

proper air4uel mixture and help your engine run better

and last longer

LUBRICATION CHART

(_TtE ROD BALL JOINTS

(_ STEERING

SECTOR GEAR ENGINE (_)

TEETH

BEFORE EACH USE

° Check engine oil level,,

° Check brake operation..

° Check tire pressure,

o 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. IF YOU

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

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY

(_) SPRAY SILICONE LUBRICANT (MOVE BOOTS TO LUBRICATE)

(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

C STO IESPONSIBmLITIE$

TRACTOR ' • :, TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 16)

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

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,.

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

other hazards that may cause tire damage°

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer,. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion_

BLADE CARE

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

place bent or damaged blades,,

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig, 15)

o Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades

= Remove hex bolt, Iockwasher and flat washer securing

blade.

o 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,

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

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED,

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

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.. An

unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine°

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

wheel. Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower_

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

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

balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

° Slide blade on 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 note

CENTERHOLE / /

MANDREL

BLADE ASSEMBLY

TRAILING

EDGE UP

LOCK

HEX BOLT

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,

FIG. 16

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,

o Recharge at 6-10 amperes for' 1 hour

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power.

= Remove terminal guard.

= Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED

battery cable and remove battery from tractor_

o Rinse the battery with plain water' and dry,,

° Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright,

o Coat terminals with grease or' petroleum jelly

° Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual).

FIG. 15

ESPONSIB LITIE$

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept

clean to assure proper cooling.,

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission white engine is

running or while the transmission is hot.. To prevent

possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water

or steam to clean transaxle..

. inspect coofir_g fan to be sure fan blades are intact and

clean°

- inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure sprayer.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transax{e was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

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

the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your

nearest authorized service center/department.

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 oil rated with API service

classification SF, SG, or SHo Select the oil's SAE viscosity

grade according to your expected operating temperature,

SAE VtSCOS{TY GRADES

oF -20 _ 0 o 30 _ 32 _ ,10_ 60 • 80 _ 100 _

°0-30 _....... _20_ ...... -10_............ 0 °........ 107 20° 30" 40"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least

once a year ifthe tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill

cap/dipstick securely each time you check the oil level

_TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig° 17). '

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

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

o Be sure tractor is on level surface,.

o Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container_

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

to enter the engine when changing oil

- Remove drain plug.,

- After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely,,

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

slowly. Do not overfill For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this

manual..

Use gauge on oi! fill capfdipstick 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 "FULU' line on dipstick° Tighten

cap onto the tube securely when finished°

OIL

DRAIN

PLUG

AIR

FIG. 17

CAPtDIPSTICK

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18)

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

engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers.

CUSTOME PC MLITMES

CLEAN AiR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS .... . ENGINE OiL FILTER

To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen,

cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are

kept clean at alt times.

Every ! 00 hours of operation (more often under extremely

dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and

other COOlingshrouds. Clean the cooling fins and external

surfaces as necessary_ Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalledo

NOTE: Operating the engine with a btocked grass screen,

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

moved wilt cause engine damage due to overheating.

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 18)

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

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

tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100

hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first°

Service air-cleaner more often under dusty conditions.,

o Remove wing nut and cover_

o Remove seal and cartridge plate.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Sfide foam pro-cleaner off cartridge.

o Wash it in liquid detergent and water_

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

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

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

= Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized

air, as this will damage the cartridge.

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

paper cartridge..

o Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal

= installthe air' cleaner cover and wing nut. Tighten wing

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

overtighten,

COVER_"-_'--WING NUT

PLATE SEAL

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

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

year_

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrestor (if

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

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever

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

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATtONS" on page 3 of this manual..

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 19)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, tffuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

o With engine coof, remove fiiter and plug fuel line

sections_

Place new fuei filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor.

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

properly positioned.

o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline..

CLAMP

CLAMP FUEL FILTER

FIG. 19

CLEANnNG

o Clean engine, batter c, seat, finish, etc. of at_foreign

matter,,

= Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

o Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax_

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, ai=_filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out1. Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine life,

FIG. 18

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

..................................... ............................. -- ;-:-,_ :: ......... ___:. ........................................................

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

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

, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

° Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key,

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

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

plug ..... . .... -

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20)

o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position,,

o Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting

° Lower mower to its lowest position,

. Remove retainer spring holding anti-swaybar to chas-

sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.,

° Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at

deck and disengage arms from deck,

- Raise attachment lift to its highest position,.

o Remove two retainer springs from each front link and

remove links,.

• Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric

clutch pulley.,

• Slide mower out from under right side of tractor..

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK 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.

ADJUSTMENT

NUTS LIFT FRONT

SUSPENSION

ARMS

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).

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

your mower,,

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 20 and 21)

= 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,,

= If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.

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

nut on that side,

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

nut on that side.

NOTE: Each half turn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 3/16",

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BOTTOM OF BOTTOM OF

CURL CURL

LIN KS

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

GROUND LINE

FIG, 21

CHASSIS

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY

BAR RETAINER

SPRINGS

LINKS

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

RETAINER

SPRINGS

FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

FIG. 20

SERVICE AND ADJ

......................... H,, iii ii,,_l i qu

:_ FRONT-TO_BACKADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 22 and 23)

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

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

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

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest

position_ .....

Check adjustment on right side of tractor., Measure dis-

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

bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

o Before making any necessary adjustments, check that

both front links are equal in length,.

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

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

o 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 fult turn of nut "G" will change dim. "F" by

approximately 3/8'L

o Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

llFJ_

FIG. 22

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL IN LENGTFI

NUT "G"

FRONT LINKS

.... ,ll,i, i, , i,ilUlll

STMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT .

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 24)

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

• Remove four screws from L,,H,, mandrel cover and

remove cover,.

o Roll belt over the top of LH, mandrel pull&y.

o Remove belt from electric clutch pul!ey,_.......

- Remove belt from idler' pulleys,.

° Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have

accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck

surface,,

o 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. 24)

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

keepers at the idlers as shown.

- Install new belt onto electric clutch pulley.

- Roll belt into upper groove of L.H mandrel pulley.

o Carefully check belt routing making sure belt is in the

grooves correctly and inside belt keepers.

° Reassemble L,.H. mandrel cover',,

LH. SCREWS

MANDREL IDLER

PULLEYS

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

MOWER

DRIVE

BELT

IDLER ARM BELT

KEEPERS

FIG. 24

FIG. 23 22

rl,,:_iL i:,:lJ .............

SERVICE A D ADJUSTMENTS

"_'_; 'TO:REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT" ; Make sure attaclimedt ctutch and igniti0n'switches are

(See Fig. 25) in "OFF" position,

Park the tractor on level surlace.. Engage parking brake,

• Remove mower drive belt (See'q'O 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 R.H., mandrel cover and

remove cover, Unhook spring from bolt on mower

housing..

° Carefully roll belt off R.H_ mandrel pulley.

" Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley,

and LH. mandrel pulley

• Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu-

lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface

o Check secondary idler' arm and idler to see that they

rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and

sway-bar brackeL

° Install new belt in lowel_ groove of L.H.. mandrel pulley,

idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

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

al! grooves properly.

• Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein-

stall RH.. mandrel cover_

o 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)°

LH. MOWER CENTER

MANDREL BLADE

DRIVE BELT MANDREL

IDLER

PULLEY

R_H_

MANDREL

'. COVER

SECONDAt

IDLER ARM

SPRING

SWAY-BAR

BRACKET SCREW

FIG, 25

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

(See Fig. 26)

The electric clutch should provide years of service. The

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

seconds. Eventually, the internal brake will wear which

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

as required.. Adjustments should be made by your nearest

authorized service centeddepartmenL

o Adjust the three nylon locknuts until space between

clutch plate and rotor measures 012" at al! three slot

locations cut in side of brake plate_

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

full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

ROTOR

CLUTCH PLATE

SLOT

NYLON LOCI(NUT (3)

FiG. 26

BRAKE PLATE

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig, 27)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the side of the transaxle,

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

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

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and en gage parking brake_.

• Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod..

If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut and turn

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

nut against nut "A"..

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessary, tf 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"

FIG, 27

RVJCE AND ADJUSTM NT$

TO REPLACEMOTION0RIVECELT ' ADJUSTMOTIONCONTROLLEVER(See

(See Fig. 28)

Park the tractor on level surface_ Engage parking brake.

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

bottom of left footrest.

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

section of this manual.)

BELT REMOVAL -

o Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt)o

o Remove belt from clutching and fan idler' pulleys..

• Loosen belt keeper' above transaxle pulley.

° Remove belt flom transaxle pulley..

= Remove belt from engine pulley and front V-idler pul-

]ey

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

BELT INSTALLATION -

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

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

keepers_

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

back of tractor, above midspan belt keeper and to top

of.transaxle pulley.

° Route belt on left side, coming from engine pulle_),

towards back of tractor and through loop in midspan

belt keeper..

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

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

keepers,.

• Retighten belt keeper above transaxle pulley.

• Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers°

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

proper side of all belt keepers.

o Reinstall mower.

IMPORTANT; CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VIEWED FROM LH. SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING TRANSAXLE

CLUTCHING IDLER BELT PUI

ENGINE ABOVE

PULLEY

t BELTTWISTS

BELT

KEEPER

FAN

IDLER

AS VIEWED FROM BOTTOM

Fig. 29)

The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary,.

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

positionwhile at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the

friction pack located on the right side of chassis.

= Park tractor on level surface. Stop tractor by turning

ignition key to "OFF" position and engage parking

brake.

• Place motion control lever' in neutral (N) position..

° While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut

= Tighten Iocknut 1/4 turn.

° While holding locknut, tighten jam nut securely.

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

control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above

adjustment procedure by loosening locknut t/4 turn..

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if

necessary.,

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACElVlENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMIS-

SION" in the Operation section of this manual

LOCKNUT

JAM

NUT

FIG, 29

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

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

when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly

section of this manual_

FIG. 28

SERVBCE AND ADjUS VIENTS

-FRONTWHEEI. -TOE,IN ADJUSTMENT

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

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

necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism

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

if necessary_

TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 30)

o Position front wheels straight ahead..

o Measu re 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 dimen.sion "B"

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs.. 30 and 31)

o Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

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

dimension "B"o

° Tighten jam nuts securely.

_------- A ------_

FIGo 31

(

ADJUSTMENT

SLEEVES

JAM

TIE ROD

FIG. 32

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..

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig 32)

• Block up axle securely..

° Remove axlecover, retaining ring and washersto altow

wheel removal.

° Repair tire and reassemble.

° Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groover

• Replace axle cover

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to

stow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

RETAINING

RING

AXLE

COVER

FIG. 32

REAR WHEEL _

• Block rear axle securely..

° Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

° Repair tire and reassemble.. Replace and tighten hub

bolts securely.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 33)

! . CAUTION: Lead:acid bafferies gener,

=} ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

! t i, _ and smoking materials away from bat-

_ ii _ teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

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

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

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM.. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A t2 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 battery..

RED cable last from both batteries.

"POSITIVE" (+) "NEGATIVE" {-)

FIG. 33

SERVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

= Raise hood°

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

grill..

o Replace bulb in holder' and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the gfillo

= 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 plugqn fuse. The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT SPRING

(See Fig. 34)

o White holding spring bushing with wrench, toosen jam

nut.

= Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and

reduce lift effort for heavier' attachments.

° Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter at-

tachments.

. Retighten jam nut against spring bushing,.

IMPORTANT: DO NOTADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH

AS A MOWER.. ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO -AID tN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT. DO NOTOVERPOWER SPRING,

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST

SPRING TENS{ON TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

ADJUSTMENT

SPRING BUSHING

e ATTACHMENT

JAM NUT LIFT SPRING

_ o

FIG. 34

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 35)

° Raise hood

- Unsnap headlight wire connector.

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

engine and lift off of tractor°

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

FIG. 35

SERVICE A

ADJUSTMENTS

ENGENE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig, 36)

T!le throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary_ Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

o 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

....TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

............ _i (See Figs,"36 arid37)

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CABLE

STOP

SCREW

CLAMP

SCREW

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTING

SCREW

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 position°

o 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 se-

curely.

o Reassemble air cleaner.

CHOKE

CONTROL

CABLE

CLOSED FOR

FULL CHOKE

FIG. 37

FIG. 36

.................... ii :1,1 i null ' ii iiii

SERVmCE A D ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 36) ....

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 load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

in general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise)

decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner

fuel!air mixture, Turning the adjusting needles out (coun-

terclockwise) increases the supply of fuel t'o the engine

giving a richer fuel/air mixture_

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS 1N CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS

TURNED iN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING

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

control cable is adjusted properly (see 'q-O ADJUST

THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE" in the Sewice 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

p6s'iti'o'n; 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 settincl - With throttle control lever in

slow position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clock-

wise) until engine speed decreases and then turn out

(counterclockwise) approximately 3/4 turn to obtai nthe

best low speed performance°

= Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary_

ACCELERATION TEST -

o Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position. If

engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjustlrig needle

out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn., Repeat test and con-

tinue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates

smoothly_

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

may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED.. OVERSPEED1NG THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

STORAGE

immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

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

more,

CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure,

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When

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

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

clean, dry area.

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

Responsibilities section of this manual),

o 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,

o 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,

° 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,

tf battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces,

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL 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,,

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

carburetor are empty_

o 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

containen 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 stabilizero

ENGnNE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine

oil,, (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual),

CYLINDERS

o Remove spark plug(s),

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

cylinder(s).

° Turn ignition key to"START" position for afew seconds

to distribute oil

, Replace with new spark plug(s),

OTHER

, Do not store gasoline from one season to another,

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

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

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

give protection from dust and dirt,

° Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture, Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your tractor to rust,,

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM,

ii_l,ill

Will not start

TROU

CAUSE

1,. Out of fuel

LESHOOTING POINTS

CORRECTION

1_ Fil! fuel lank

Hard to start

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

2, Engine not "CHOKED" properly,

3. Engine flooded

4.. Bad sparkplug

5, Dirty air filler..

6. Dirty fuel filter,

7 Water in rue!

8 Loose or damaged wiring

9, Carburetor out of adjustment

t0. Engine valves out of adjustment..

1 Dirty air fiiter.

2 Bad spark plug

3, Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5, Stale or dirtyfuei

6, Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adiustment

8 Engine valves out of adjustment.

1. Ctutch_rake pedalnot depressed

2 Attachment clutch is engaged,,

3 Weak or dead battery

4. Blown fuse

5 Corroded battery terminals

6 Loose or damaged wiring

7 Fautty ignition switch,

8 Faulty solenoid or starter

9 Faulty operator presence switch(es)

1 Weak or dead battery,,

2. Corroded battery terminals

3, Loose or damaged wiring

4. Faulty solenoid or starter

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 oit level/dirty oil

6 Faufty spark plug

7 Dirty fuel filter.

8 Stale or dirty fuel

9 Water in fuet

10, Spark plug wire !case

11 Dirty engine air screen/_s

t2 Dirty/clogged muffler,

t3 Loose or damaged wiring.

14 Carburetor out of adjustment.

15 Engine vatves out of adjustment

..... illl: i l lll ...............................

1 Worn, bent or loose blade

2, Bent blade mandrel

3 Loose/damaged part(s)

2. See ='TO START ENGINE" in Operation section.

3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start,

4, Repiace spark plug.

5,. Clear_Jreptace air filter,

6,, Replace fuel filter,

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

gasotine and replace fuel filter

8. Check alI wiring.

9.. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section,

10, Contact an authorized service center/department

1 Clean!replace air tilter

2 Replace spark plug.

3 Recharge or replace battery

4,, Replace fuet filter.

5. Drain fuei tank and refill with fresh gasoline

6, Check alt wiring.

7 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section_

8 Contact an authorized service center/department

1. Depress clutchforake pedal

2 Disengage attachment clutch,

3 Recharge or replace battery

4 Replace fuse

5 Clean battery terminals

6, Check all wiring

7, Check/replace ignition switch

8. Check/replace solenoid or starter

9. Contact an authorized service center/department.

t Recharge or replace battery,

2 Ciean battery terminals

3. Check all wiring

4,. Checld_ep[ace solenoid or starter

1 Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed

2 Adjust throttle control

3. Clean underside of mower housing,

4, Clean/replace air filter

5.. Check oil level/change oil

6 Clean and regap or change spark plug,

7, Replace fuel filter,

8 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline,

9 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, retilJ tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter

t0 Connect and tighten spark plug wire

t 1 Clean engine air screen/fins.

12 Clean/replace muffler

13. Check all widng.

14, See 'qo Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments

section.

t5 Contact an authorized service center/department

1.. Replace blade Tighten blade bott,,

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3 Tighten loose part(s) Replace damaged parts

TROU LESHOOTmNG POtNTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system

1 Worn, bent or loose blade

2. Mower deck not level. . . ; •

3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower

4 Bent blade mandrel

5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

1. Obstruction in clutch mechanism

2. Worn/damaged mower drive belt

3 Frozen idler pulley

4 Frozen blade mandrel.

1 Engine speed too slov,;.

2 Travel speed too test

3 Wet grass.

4 Mower deck not level

5 Low/uneven tire air pressure

6. Worn, bent or loose blade

7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower

8 Mower drive belt worn.

9 Blades improperly installed

10 Improper blades used

t 1 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

I. Switch is "OFF"

2 Bulb(s) burned out

3 Faulty light switch.

4 Loose or damaged wiring

5 Blown fuse

t.. Bad battery celt(s)..

2. Poor cable connections

3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped)

4 Faulty alternator

Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stopping engine

1 Freewheel control in "disengaged" position

2 Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken

3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment

or servicing

CORRECTION

Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contacl an authorized service center/

departmenL

t. Replace b_ade Tighten blade bo_t

2. Level mower deck..

3. Clean underside of mower housing

4 Replace blade mandrel

5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

t.. Remove obstruction.

2 Replace mower ddve belt

3 Replace idler pulley..

4 Replace blade mandrel.

1_ Place throttle control in "FAST" position

2. Shift to slower speed

3. Allow grass to dry before mowing

4.. Level mower deck..

5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

& Replace/sharpen blade.. Tighten blade bolt

7. Clean underside of mower housing

8. Replace mower drive belt

9 Reinstal! blades sharp edge down..

!0. Replace wi_l_ blades listed in this manual

1t. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

1.. Turn switch "ON"

2. Replace bulb(s)

3 Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connections

5. Replace fuse

t Replace battery

2 Check/clean all connections.

3 Replace regulalor

4 Replace alternator

1.. Place freewheel control in "engaged" position

2.. Replace motion drive belt

3. Purge transmission

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

to id[e for 30 seconds before stopping engine

SERVICE NOTES

TRAC'i 'UH - - NIUUIr..L NUtVlb_H _ =/ ._:_ouA'_

SCHEMATIC

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

G L

IGNITION

SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION

OFF

RUN/LIGHT B + L .... A + Y

RUN B + L NONE

START B + L + S NONE

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR tS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE UGHTS 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

RELAY HEADLIGHTS

)

PTO SWITCH

--(>--

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

GFC

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

ENGINE CONNECTOR TRACTOR CONNECTOR

IGNITION SWITCH

REGULATOR _ F ENG1NE . BATTERY

(PURPLEWIRE, "\ / SHORTING M" FOR ENGINE _ _ /_ CHARGING

RED WIRE) _ (WHITE WIRE) (BLACKWtRE)SHORTING_-_11_ __ 11 (RED WIRE)

CARBURETOR II_L__J_ll

_ROELEwNOIED. __ OIL SENTRY OILoPTIoNSENTRY_it _ _ I! SWITCHED+12V

BLUE WIREi _ _ (GREENWIRE) (YELLOW WIRE- (BLUE WIRE)

TO LIGHT PKG )

REPAIR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

REPAaR PARTS

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258872

KEY PART

NO,, NO. DESCRIPTION

! 144927

2 74760412

3 STD551125

4 STD551025

6 STD54!025

7 7697J

8 7603J

9 109596X

10 145211

1t 150109

12 145769

16 153664

19 STD551125

20 7335040O

21 136850

22 4t 52J

24 4014J

25 146686

26 108824X

28 157899

29 160784

30 140301

3'1 124211X

32 141226

33 109310X

40 160732

41 17720408

42 131563

43 145673

45 122822X

50 154963

51 I40405

52 141940

NOTE:

Battery

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

Washer, Lock 1/4

Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga

Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20

Tube Plastic

Tray, Battery

Clamp, Hose

Bolt Wet BTR 1/4-20 x 745 Zinc

Hold down Battery Dash Mount

Nut Push Nylon 1/4" Wet Battery

Switch Interlock Push-In

Washer, Lock 1/4

Nut, Jam Hex 1/4-20

Harness Socket Light W/4152J

Bulb Light

Cable, Battery 4 Ga. 22" Red

Cable 4 Ga. Red w/16 Wire

Fuse

Cable, Ground 4 Ga. 3/8 Term

Switch, Plunger

Switch, Ign

Nut, Ignition Switch

Cove r Switch Key

Key

Harness tgn.

Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

Cover, Terminal Red

Solenoid

Ammeter

Switch, PTO

Ring Retainer PTO

Protection Wire Loop

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

! inch = 25.4 mm

REPAnR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

37 5

47120

_''_47

13 1:

17 /

102

REPAUR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 t50253 Rail, Frame RH VGT 43 136939

2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 44 136940

3 136671X558 Panel Asm. Side LH 45 154913

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 47 17490608

5 145203 Dash, Plastic Black 48 157105

6 157882 Dash Asm., Lower VGT 49 157107

7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 50 152728

8 I45166 Support, Dash 1-Pc Battery 52 73680500

9 t08067X Nut, Pal 56 154914

10 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 57 73640400

It 137270 Rivet, Ratchet Male 58 137113

12 137269 Washer, Nylon 59 74180412

13 !37271 Rivet, Ratchet Female 60 17490620

14 136673X558 Hood Asm., Pnt 63 19131614

t5 136374 Lens, Bar Clear 64 144283

t6 I21794X Cover, Access 68 17490508

t7 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-I6 x 3/4 70 137159

18 136373X428 Grille 77 137308

19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 84 142992

20 74760616 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 86 74760716

21 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc 90 11050600

22 136670X558 Panel Asm., Side RH 91 156586

23 17490616 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1 TY-TT 92 156281X011

24 t45243X558 Footrest, RH LT/YTiGT 95 94 100207K

28 145244X558 Footrest, LH LT/YT/GT 95 95 105531X

29 145349 Bracket, Support Dash 98 140503

30 145052 Saddle, Hydro !995 99 140871

3t 145183 Brace, Support Steering VGT 100 124236X

32 141315 Bracket Asm, Frame Pivot Lh 101 17490628

33 141314 Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Rh 102 STD624003

34 142131 Bracket, Engine Supportr 103 142273

36 74780512 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 106 138776

37 t40002X558 Fender, Pnt. YT/GT ws FTK MS 558 120 19131616

38 19091216 Washer 9!32x3/4x16Gao 130 17521312

39 136961 Bracket, Axle Front --- 8022J

40 t56111 Bracket, Support Axle/Engine

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

42 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8q6 x I

Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh

Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Bracket Asm,, Pivot Hood Lh

Bracket Asm., Pivot Hood Rh

Bracket, Chassis Front

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

Bracket Asm,., Susp Chassis Lh

Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20

Bracket As.rn., 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 Gao

Washer, Serrated Disc t3/32 x 1

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

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Shield, Front

Stop, Over Center Mower

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

Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh VGT

Plate, Silkscreen Dash

Clip, Fuel Line

Push Nut, Nylon

Bracket Skid Chassis

Rod By Pass

Cap By Pass Rod

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

Retainer, Spring

Lock, By Pass

Bolt 5/16-18 Type "IF

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

Screw Sltd Hex Hd W/Pin Washer

Plug, Hole

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

! inch = 25,4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

109 "'_

3 \'..\

.^^ ..J "._',', ,_=."

I O8

"---'-___-'--" 107

104

105

112

10o

REPAIR PARTS

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KEY PART

NO. NO.

2 7070E

3 7563R

5 STD541437

6 STD561210

7 140507

9 140080

15 STD551037

17 140921

20 73940800

22 1561'03

23 106933X

28 STD541237

29 140494

3O 19131616

33 12OO0053

34 124236X

35 137648

36 149412

37 t21749X

38 150035

39 74321016

4O 5304J

41 736310O0

42 8883R

46 145170

47 138228

48 72110612

5O 131494

51 STD541437

52 139123

53 207J

54 156563

55 105706X

56 140218

58 74760724

61 140488

64 154752

65 67609

66 140296

67 19131312

68 5142H

69 123800X

70 151146

DESCRIPTION

Key 1/4 x 2..5

Washer Thrust Axle Harden

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

Wheel Hub Asm.

Bolt Hub

Washer t 3/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga

Spring Rod Brake

Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20

Arm Asm Shift VGTH 97

Knob

Nut

Brake Rod

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 G&

Ring E

Cap PLunger

Rod Parking Brake

Spring, Drive Ground

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

Nyliner

Screw Fin #10-24 x 1

Actuator Interlock Switch

Nut Lock #t 0-24

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 Hartdened

Clutch Arm Asm

Bearing, Idler

V-Belt

Bolt Fin Hex 7/I6-14 x 1-1/2

Pulfery Transaxle

Shaft Asm Brake Parking Clutch

Bolt Shoulder

Washer Hardened

Washer 13!32 x 13/16 × 12 Ga

Pin Roll

Washer

Console Hydro Fender

KEY PART

NO. NOo DESCRIPTION

71 151179

72 STD54t431

73 74780548

74 142432

76 140481

77 74760716

78 19111212

79 7211O5O5

8O 14O484

81 17490612

82 15O586

83 140479

84 14O490

85 1754102O

86 140462

87 140491

88 140492

89 7368O70O

90 140489

91 17490644

92 74760520

93 140502

94 133835

96 141103

98 141004

99 17490624

100 126881X

101 156106

104 14O480

105 1758O4O8

106 142918

107 154739

108 142917

109 140929

tll 156240

112 156104

1t3 73220700

115 123405X

116 73900500

I17 739006OO

-- 150073

Plate Console Shift

Nut, Crownlock 5f16-18

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3

Screw Hex Wsh. Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2

Bracket Transaxte

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 12 Ga

Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bracket Torque RH

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bracket Mount Torque/Fan

Strap Torque Mid

Spacer

Screw #10-24 x 1-1/4

Fan 7" Hydro

Adapter Fan

Pulley Idler

Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 UNC

Keeper Belt

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 2_3/4

Bolt Fin Hex 5116-18 x 125

Link Shift Asm

Fastner Christmas Tree

Washer Nickel Plated

Bracket Shift

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

Washer Compression

Washer BelJville

Bracket Idler

Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2

O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear 70110

Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT Serv.

Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 70109

Spdng Return Brake

Spacer Shift Lever VGTH

Washer Nylon High Temp

Nut -Hex ASF 7116-14 Unc

Keeper Belk T/A Gnd Dr

Nut Lock Hex Flange 5t16-t8

Nut Lock Fig, 3/8-16

Transaxle Hydro

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

STEERING ASSEMBLy

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

1313

REPAIR PARTS

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121472X

2 137094

3 6855M

4 136960

5 136959

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 74781O44

11 154779

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 137155

t9 156011

20 145182

21 100711L

22 155105

23 152927

24 19133808

25 74780616

26 126805X

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239X

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551t31

34 74760512

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

4I 155246

42 17490508

43 154780

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 ,#'1"5304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Bearing Axle STLT/GT

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Uric

Washer 25132 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Lock Center 3/8424 Unf

Shaft Asmo, Steering

Rod Asm., Tie Ball J Ball Vgt (Inc

Key No 36-40)

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asmo, Steering Vgt

Column, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg BIk

Screw

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 G&

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

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col Strg.

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

Bearing, Flange

Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Htcl Spr 5/16

Bo_t, Hex Hd 5/t6-18 x 3/4

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

Joint Asm Ball RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm Ball LH Thread

Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

Spacer Axle

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

1 inch = 2&4 mm

REPAIR pARTS TRACTOR" MODEL NUMBER 917,258872

ENGINE

18 15

_'_39

56 5

, 55

3 5448

REPAIR PARTS

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.258872

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

.......

2 144636

5 13200300

7 151396

8 121361X

9 150828

10 105432X

1t 140923

t2 143996

!5 151346

16 109227X

17 106082X

I8 152334

19 13290300

20 132755

21 1772041O

22 132779

23 19132616

24 STD551237

25 73920600

26 3645J

27 139277

28 7834R

29 132920

33 STD551437

34 17720408

37 123487X

38 74780624

39 17490636

40 17490664

41 126197X

42 STD551143

43 150280

45 128861

46 19131616

47 142040

48 19132007

50 143020

5t 140787

52 17580408

53 143528

54 19131414

55 13280336

56 13090308

Engine (See Breakdown) Kohter

CV20S-65530

Muffler Asm

Elbow STD 90 Degree 318 - t8 NPT "

Muffler Asm Guard

Pulley V-Idler

Belt Engine Keeper Asm VGT 96

Bushing

Clutch Electdc

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

Tank Fuel Rear 3, 50 YT/GT 96

Pad Spacer

Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge Vented

Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine

Manufacturer)

Control Throttle

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

Control Choke

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

Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/8

Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

Spark Arrester Kit

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

Screw Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 'I/2 Ty23

Clamp Hose

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

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

Screw TT 318-16 x 4

Washer 1-1/20D X t5!32 ID X .250

Washer Lock 7/16

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

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga

Spacer Engine

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

Duct Air

Pipe Crossover

Screw Tap 1/4 - 20 x 1/2

Bracket Duct Air Rear Sup

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

Nipple Pipe 4-1/2

Elbow Nipple Pipe 3/8 x 1

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

116

1!7

119

103

1064 1102 104 105,

1Ol

REPAmRPARTS

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156948

3 138457

5 STD624008

6 130832

8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 152443

12 129895

13 137553

!4 137152

I5 110485X

16 140329

t8 721405O5

!9 132827

20 145055

21 STD541431

22 134753

23 131267

24 105304X

25 149287

26 110452X

27 157788

28 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 153531

33 137266

34 144945

35 17490628

36 STD551037

37 131494

38 156086

DESCRIPTION

Deck Asm., Mower 46"

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar

Retainer Spring

Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar)

Bolt, Patched 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Gr. 8

Washer, Lock Hvy., Unptated 3/8

Washer, Hard Blade, Mower

Vented

Blade, 46" Mower Deck

Bearing, Bail, Mandrel #6204

Shaft Asm w!Lower Bearing

(Includes Key No. 12)

Housing, Mandrel

Bearirig, Bali, Mandrel

Stripper, Mower Round

Bolt, Carriage 5t16_18 x 5/8

Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5t16-18

Baffle, Vortex Mower 46"

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC

Stiffiner, Bracket

Bracket, Deflector

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion, Deflector

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector Mower

Washer 1t/32 x 5t8 x 16 Ga..

Rod, Hinge

Screw Thdrol Washer Head

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

Pulley, Mandrel

Nut, Fig,. Top Lock Cntr. 9/I6

Anchor, Spring Deck 46"

Screw, Thdroll 3/8-i6 x 1-3/4 Tytt

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gao

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Keeper, Belt, Idler

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

39 144917

4O 137273

41 17490620

42 I22052X

43 144949

44 133943

45 145059

46 137729

47 144959

48 139573

49 STD541437

50 72110612

5t 153390

52 156493

72 19'I31616

101 145579

102 71161010

t03 STD551110

104 19061216

105 160793

106 2029J

116 137644

117 133957

118 73930600

119 19121414

126 144948

I27 146763

_- 143651

157251

Pulley, idler, Driven

Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent

Screw, Thdrolt 3/8-16 x 1-114 Tytt

Spacer, Retainer

Arm, Idler Secondary

Washer, Hardened

Cover, Mandrel Deck

Screw, Thdrotl. 1/4-20 x 5/8

V-Belt, Mower, Secondary

V-Belt, Mower', Primary

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

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

Washer Felt

Pulley, Idler Flat 46 Pri Drive

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga..

Cover, Mulching

Screw

Washer, Lock #10

Washer

Latch Asm_ Bagger"

Nut, Weld

Bolt, Shoulder

Gauge Wheel, Wide

Nut, Centerlock 3/8q6 UNC

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga,.

Arm, Idler, Primary Deck 46"

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Dim. 425

Mandrel Asm 44"/50" Service

(Includes Key Nos, 8-10, 12-15, 31

and 33)

Deck Complete (Std. Deck-Order

separately mulcher plate and gauge

wheel components Key Nos. 101-

106 and 116-118)

NOTE: Altcomponentdimensions givenin USoinches

1 inch = 25.4mm

REPAgR PARTS

SEAT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140124

2 140551

3 140675

4 I27018X

5 145006

6 STD54t437

7 124181X

8 150176

10 155925

12 121246X

13 121248X

14 72050412

@_ 16

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender

Bolt, Shoulde[ 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

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 X 1-!/2

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

15 121249X

16 123740X

17 123976X

18 19171912

19 120068X

20 124238X

21 153236

22 STD541431

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 5/1G!8 Unc

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

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

1 inch = 2&4 mm

REPAtiR PARTS

DECALS

'18

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

6 3 7'15 15 7 4 13

24 21

KEY

NO,

PART

NO.

1 156835

2 149516

3 160294

4 160295

5 140837

6 133644

7 138048

9 146709

I0 156439

11 4900J

12 146790

13 15'1401

14 160397

15 142241

16 156787

17 158255

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Operating Instruction

Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN/Acme

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH

Decal, Brake Parking Saddte

Decal, Maintenance

Decal, Side Panet

Decal, Fender, Craftsman

Decal, Fender, Danger

Decal, Clutch!Brake

Decat, V-Belt Drive Schematic

Decal, Chassis, Hydro 46"

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal, Phi Side

Decal, Deck Mower EZ3

Decal, Engine

KEY PART

NO, NO.

18 146710

19 138O47

20 151448

22 142342

23 I06202X

24 150333

25 149918

-- 138311

-- 145246

-- 145247

-- 161662

-- 161663

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery

Decal, Grille GT IPC

Decal, Drawbar CNTRL

Reflector, Taillight

Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line

Decal, Fend Auto Trans Srs Gold

Decal, Handle LFT Hieght Adj.. (Lift

Handle)

Pad Footrest

Fastener Pop-in Footrest

Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owner's (Span)

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 59192

2 65139

3 106230X

4 8134H

5 106228X427

6 6856M

7 9040H

8 106277X427

9 105588X

10 7154J

11 104757X

12 278H

-- 144334

Cap, Valve, Tire

Stem, Valve

Tire, Front

Tube, Front (Service. Item Only)

Rim Assembly, Front

Fitting, Grease

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only)

Rim Assembly, Rear

Tire, Rear

Tube, Rear

Cap Hub Axle BLK 150 x 1.00

Fitting Grease

Sealant, Tire ( !0 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All cornponent dimensions given in U,,S, inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

REPAmR PARTS

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

23 -.......-C_

35 17

REPABR PARTS

LIFT ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 121006X

2 154389

3 121002X

4 12000022

5 19292016

6 74780624

7 125631X

8 122365X

9 I22364X

10 2876H

1t 146704

!2 STD624008

13 139868

14 140302

15 STD541437

16 674A247

17 73350600

18 143363

19 STD55!037

20 5328J

21 STD523710

22 127218

23 STD624008

24 7335O8OO

25 13O171

26 7380080O

29 150233

3O 110807X

31 19131016

32 137150

33 STD560907

34 137167

35 138057

38 155097

39 123935X

40 17490512

4I 73540600

42 1911241O

43 123934)(

70 145212

72 I10452X

Rod Asm, Lever

Shaft Asm, Lift Vgt

Lever Asm. Lift Rh

E-Ring Truarc #5133-87

Washer 29/32 x I-1/4 x 16 G&

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

Grip, Handle Fluted

Button, Plunger

Plunger, Lever Lift

Spring 2-1/8"

Link Lift

Retainer, Spring

Arm, Suspension Vgt

Bearing, Pvt. Lift Spherical

Nut, CrownIock 3/8-t6 Unc

Spring Asrn, Assist Lift

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Bracket, Spring Assist

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x t6 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 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion Infin, Heigl_t

Nut, Special

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

Spring, Compression Inf Hgt

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

Rod, Adj Lift

Knob, inf 3/8-16 Unc

Pointer, Pnt Height Indicator

Plug, Hole

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Washer t 1/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga,.

Scale, Indicator Height

Nut, Hex Flange Lock

Nut, Push

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

REPAUR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

HYDRO GEAR PUIV1P -MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122

_-. J 3s

KEY

NOo

PART

NO.

144569

122716X

122745X

122715X

122700X

122699X

122767X

122717X

122748X

122749X

144571

122770X

153801

122722X

144573

142978

DESCRIPTION

Shaft, Pump

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Bali

Spacer

Seal, Lip

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Cradle

Seal, Lip

Arm, Trunnion

Guide, Slot

Housing Kit, Transmission

Bearing, Thrust, Ball

Center Section Kit

Seal, Lip

Shaft, Motor

Washer, Block Thrust

KEY PART

NO. NO.

25 127148X

32 142938

37 122786X

38 122718X

42 144578

43 144578

44 144579

47 122752X

53 127153X

60 142977

62 144581

63 144582

64 144583

67 144584

153769

DESCRIPTION

Swashplate, Variable

Btock Assembly

Pin, Stainless, Headless

Gasket, Center Section

Check Valve Kit

Charge Relief Kit

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Bypass Valve Kit

Block Spring

O-Ring

Charge Pump Kit

Gerotor Assembly

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Pump Assembly, Complete

REPAUR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 2'18-3010L

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I !42874 Assembly, Housing, LH 72 153767

2 142875 Assembly, Housing, RH 73 142904

7 153765 Oil Seal .984x1.5x.25 74 142905

16 142876 Brake Shaft Assembly 76 142907

20 142877 Axle Mounting Horn Assembly 77 142908

21 142878 Washer lo0X 163x 08 78 142909

22 142879 Washer 1o0 x 2,06 x .09 79 '153768

33 I42929 Brake Yoke Assembly 81 142910

35 142880 Brake Arm 82 1429! 1

36 142882 Puck Plate 89 142912

37 142883 Brake Puck 91 153769

38 142884 Washer 7/80.D. x 7/16 x 060 95 142914,

39 142885 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 96 153770

40 142886 Cotter Pin 103 142916

41 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 104 142917

42 142888 Hi Pro Key 106 142918

43 142889 Spacer I08 142919

4.5 142890 Brake Disc 109 142920

46 142891 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 110 142921

47 142892 Bolt 1/4-20x 1 111 150820

49 153766 Differential Assembly 112 150823

63 142894 Dowel Pin 113 150821

64 !50818 Reduction Gear, 117 150822

14 Teeth to 38 Teeth 123 150824

65 i42897 Final Drive Pinion Assembly 124 150825

67 142898 Jackshaft 129 153771

68 142899 O-Ring

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

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

7t 142902 Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 3.5

Locknut, Hex 5/16-18

Bolt, Hex 5/t6-18 x t-1/2

Hex Cap Screw 5/16q8 x 1

Sl_oulder Bolt

Freewheel Actuating Arm

Oil Seat .625 x t ..0x °25

Grease (10 oz. Tube)

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

Bolt 5/16-18 x 4-1/2

Filter, Spin On

Pump, BDU-10L-122

Plug, Straight Tl_read

60 ° 7/18 SAE x 5/16 Fitting

Washer

Vent Cap Assembly

Fitting O-Ring Assembly

Control Arm

Set Screw

Filter Head

Hose 1/2"

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90° 7/8 SAE

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 60° 9/16

Fitting, t/2" Beaded 90° 9/16

O Ring

Pinch Clamp

Spring, Long

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

I inch = 25..4 mm

5'1

REPAUR PARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

HYDRO GEAR PUMP - MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-122

44 I

1.1"

53 I

'-47

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 144569

2 122716X

3 122745X

4 122715X

5 122700X

6 122699X

8 122767X

12 122717X

13 122748X

14 122749X

15 144571

17 122770X

19 153801

21 122722X

22 144573

23 142978

DESCRIPTION

Shaft, Pump

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Ball

Spacer

Seal, Lip

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Cradle

Seal, Lip

Arm, Trunnion

Guide, Slot

Housing Kit, Transmission

Beadng, Thrust, Ball

Center Section Kit

Seal, Lip

Shaft, Motor

Washer, Block Thrust

KEY PART

NO. NO.

25 127148X

32 142938

37 122786X

38 122718X

42 144578

43 144578

44 144579

47 122752X

53 127153X

60 142977

62 144581

63 144582

64 144583

67 144584

153769

DESCRIPTION

Swashplate, Variable

Block Assembly

Pin, Stainless, Headless

Gasket, Center Section

Check Valve Kit

Charge Relief Kit

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Bypass Valve Kit

Block Spring

O-Ring

Charge Pump Kit

Gerotor Assembly

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Pump Assembly, Complete

REPABR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KOHLER ENGINE ..,MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65530

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER _

44 43

_27

26 -_C)--- 27

25_

€,--- 8

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65530

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

24-318-11

24-755-76

3 25-313-02

4 24-755-20

5 24-595-02

6 24-033-03

7 24-041-23

8 24-096-t5

9 SM-0645020

10 X-75-23

11 24-755-67

12 X-426-9

13 24-326-08

14 12-755-03

15 12-173-01

16 24-089_02

17 235011

18 24-016-01

24-016-02

19 24-017-01

24-017-02

20 24-032-05

21 24-294_02

22 24-326-05

23 12-351-01

24 24-411-04

25 24-041-08

26 24-318-12

27 24-755-61

28 24-146-09

29 SM-0631005

3O 24-186-03

31 24_194-02

32 M-0640034

33 24-755-74

34 24-t53-12

35 24-086-32

36 24-086-16

37 24-445-01

38 24-755-57

Head Assembly, #1 Cylinder 1

Kit, Valve Cover, Breather 2

(Includes Key #3, 34 thru 35) 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 1.0 x 20 (4)

Plug, Hex Head, Countersunk

I/8 NoP.T.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 1.0 x 34 (4) 20

Kit, Valve Cover, Plain 21

(Includes Key Numbers 34 thru 35) 22

O-Ring 23

Screw, Shoulder (4)

Screw M10 x 1,.5x 91 (8) 24

Strap, Lifting 25

Kit, Breather Separator 26

(Includes Key Numbers 39 thru 44) 27

Spacer'

Bracket, Breather Separator

Separator, Oil Breather

Grommet, Rubber

Strap, Breather Separator'

Screw M5 x 0.8 x 16 (2)

39 24-112-12

40 24-126-44

41 24-595_02

42 25-3!3-02

43 24-445-02

44 M-0545016

24-782-05

24-294-03

24-067-05

24-067-06

!2-380-03

52-139-09

24-874-01

24-874-02

24-874=03

24-108-01

24-108-02

24-108-03

24-018-01

12-422-10

12-422-09

12-422-13

12-422_07

! 2-422-08

12-422-11

12-422-12

24-01 O-03

24-144-01

X-25-63

12-032-01

X-25-102

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, Dowet Locating (6)

Plug, Cup

Piston with Ring Set (Standard) (2)

Piston with Ring Set (_25) (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 10 (2)

Retainer, Reed (2)

Reed, Breather (2)

Seal, Oil, Front

O-Ring, Lower Oil Fill Tube

Tube, Oil Fill

Bracket, Oil Fill Tube

Screw, Oil Fill Tube Bracket

M5 x 08 x 16

O-Ring, upper Oil Fill Tube

Dipstick Assembly (includes 26-27)

Kit, Oil Fill Cap (Includes 27)

O-Ring, Dipstick

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

I inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUNIBER 65530

IGNITION / ELECTRICAL

. 10

20 19 18 17 16

t3J

4 6

REPABRPARTS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65530

IGNITION!ELECTRICAL

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-162-17 Screen, Grass 1 24-027-20

2 M-0403025 Screw, Grass Screen 2 M-0545016

M4 x 0.7 x 24 (4) 3 SM-0645016

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

4 24-112-04 Spacer, Fan (4) 5 24-146-02

5 24-157-03 Fan 8 M-0545020

6 M-0639016 Screw M8 x 1.0 x 18 (4) 7 M-0551016

7 12_112-01 Spacer, Fan (4) 8 24-083-20

8 24-025-04 Flywheel Assernbfy 9 24-083_14

9 X-42-15 Key 10 M-0545010

10 25-403-03 Rectifier-Regulator 11 24-063-23

11 24-086-18 Screw, Phillips (2) t2 M-0545018

12 236602 Connector, Rectifier-Regulator, 13 24-063-19

3 Contact 14 M-0645016

13 12-132-02 Spark Plug (2) 15 24-148-08

14 48-154-02 Clip, Cable 16 24-100-01

15 12-468-03 Washer, Stator Harness Clip 17 24-112-12

16 !2-086-14 Screw, Stator Harness Clip 18 24-126-44

MI0 x 1.5 x 46 19 24-445-02

17 24-085-01 Stator, 15 Amp 20 24-086-27

18 M-0548025 Screw, Stator Mounting NOT

M5 x 0 8 x 25 (2) - -

19 X-25-63 Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

20 X-25-92 Washer, Plain 1/2 (2) --

21 235173 Clip, Cable

22 24-584-01 Module, Ignition (2) --

23 SM-0545020Screw, Module M5 x 0.8 x 20 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 24-178-I2 Harness, Wire

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

Insulated Grip Barrel Eyelets)

24-113-18 Decal, Grass Screen

Housing, Blower'

Screw M5 x 0.8 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, # 2 Side

Screw M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2)

Baffle, Valley, # 1 Side

Screw M5 x 0.8 x 16 (2)

Baffle, Cylinder' Barrel, # 1 Side

Screw M6x10x16(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)

25-139-16 Plug, Button 9/16

(Included with Blower' Housing)

AIR INTAKE

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

24-743-O5

2 24-096-24

3 25-341-02

4 12-100-01

5 24-032-03

6 24-096-0!

7 24_083-02

8 47-083-03

9 24-128-21

10 24-126-43

11 24-109-03

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

Seal, Air intake

Cover-, Inner Air Cleaner

Element, Pre-Cleaner

Element, Air Cleaner

Bracket, Air Cleaner

Bracket, Air Cleaner'

Cup, Fuel Spitback

Gasket, Fuel Spitback Cup

Base, Air Cleaner

Gasket, Air' Cleaner' Base

Manifold, Intake

Gasket, Intake Manifold (2)

Screw M6 x 1.0 x 18 (4)

ILLUSTRATED

12-113-53 Decal, Air Cleaner

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US.. inches

1 inch = 25.,4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KOHLER ENGINE , MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65530

STARTINGS'CSTEMJ

ENGINE CONTROLS

3 5"-_)

2 N 4

17 _ 20

22 !8

r ,, I,%

13 _6

8 7

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KOHLER ENGIN_ = - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TVPF: NUMBER 65530 •

STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

t M-0839070 Screw M8 x 125 x 70

2 M-0839080 Screw M8 x 125 x 80

3 24-096-05 Cover, Pinion

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

5 12-468-01 Washer (3)

6 12-755-54 Kit, Drive End

7 12-227-06 Cap, Drive End

8 45-170-03 Armature

9 82-755-28 Kit, Brush and Spring

10 12-227-11 Cap, Commutator End

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

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

24-199-07

2 24q 99-04

3 X-75-32

4 24-136-01

5 12-050-01

6 52-032-08

7 24-086-17

8 24-086-16

9 X-75-10

I0 24-153-08

11 12-144-02

12 52-448-02

!3 24-043-12

Oil Pan Assembly (Includes Key

Numbers 2, 11-14 and 17-19)

Oil Pan

Plug, Hex, Countersunk,

3/8 N_P.T..F.

Nipple, Oi! 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,T.F.

O-Ring

Shaft, Governor Gear

Tab, Locking

Kit, Governor Gear with Pin

(Includes Key Number 14)

Pin, Governor Regulating

Screw M6 x 1.0 x 25 (2)

Washer, Plain (2)

Oil Pump Assembly (includes 18)

Tube, Oil Pickup

Screen, Oil

14 12-380-01

15 M-0645025

16 SM-0631005

17 24-393-08

18 24-123-05

19 25-162-07

DESCRIPTION

1 SM-0642025 Screw M6x 1_0x25

2 24o090-14 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 25-158q I 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 x16 (4)

14 12-237-01 Clamp, Cable (2)

15 SM-05450!6 Screw M5 xQB x16 (2)

16 24-090-07 Lever, Throttle Actuator

17 24-468-01 Washer (3)

18 24-090-13 Lever, Throttle Control

19 24-090-05 Lever', Choke

20 24-079-05 Linkage, Choke

21 SM-0545020 Screw M5 x08 x20

22 41-468_03 Washer, Wave

23 M-0403025 Screw M4 x 0..7 x 24

24 24-089-18 Spring, Governor'

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US. inches

1 inch = 25..4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258872

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER Cv20s, TYPENUMBER 65530

FUEL SYSTEM !

24 26

16 17

e-_36

REPAnR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258872

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65530

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 47-154-01

10 24_100-01

11 24-393-04

12 24-086-12

13 25-353-O3

14 25-050-05

15 24-144-15

16 24-468-05

17 24-241-01

18 24-089-22

19 24-141-04

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 24-041-19

33 24-757-05

34 24-369-01

35 24-234-01

36 24-337-28

37 24_755-15

38 24-041-21

39 24-041-20

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, 10-5/8" (2)

Nut M6 x t.0 (2)

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

Clip, Cable

Nut, Plastic (2)

Pump, Fuel, Pulse

Screw, Hex Cap Head (2)

Line, Fuel, 13-1/2

Filter, Fuet

Shaft, Choke

Washer'

Collar, Choke

Spring, Choke Return

Ring, Choke Lever'

Lever, Choke

Spring, Throttle Adjust Screw

Screw, Throttle Adjust

Valve, Choke

Screw, Throttle and Choke Shaft (4)

Jet, Air Bleed

Jet, Slow

Screw, Idle Adjust

Spring, Idle Adjust Screw

Screw (3)

Cover, Passage

Gasket, Passage Cover

Gasket, Float Chamber

Kit, Float Repair

Nozzle, Main

Chamber, Float

Jet, Main

Kit, Solenoid Valve (includes 38-39)

Gasket, Chamber Screw

Gasket, Solenoid

ILLUSTRATED

24-041-15 Gasket, 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 1.,25 x 20 (4)

Nut, Muffler Mounting

M8 x 1_25(4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

-- 24-755-03 Gasket Set

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1150-t650

High Speed: 3200-3400

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

SERVUCE NOTES

SERVICE NOTES

SUGGESTED GUHDE FOR SUGHTnNGSLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATnON_

-*.,,.,,,,

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HiLL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LiNE OR TREE.

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

OWNE '

UAL

MODEL NO=

917.258872

iF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

!8.5 HP TWiN CYLINDER

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC)

GARDEN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has

its own model number.

The model number for your tractor wil_ be found on the

model plate located under the seat.

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

blower housing of the engine.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

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

tail Stores.,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE, THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• PRODUCT - TRACTOR

° MODEL NUMBER =917.258872

° ENGINE MODEL NO. - CV20S-PS65530

,, PART NUMBER

o PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we sell_

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Craftsman 917258872 Tractor

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