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MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

OWNER'SMANUAL

o Assembly

Operation

Customer Responsibilities

Service and Adjustments

Repair Parts

CAUTION: Read

and follow

all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

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SAFETY RULES

Mowers

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

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

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GENERAL OPERATION

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,, Read, understand_ and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting.

Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.

Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.

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Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.

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,, Never carry passengers.

Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always took down and behind before and while backing.

Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

Stow down before turning.

Never leave a running machine unattended.

Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting.

,, Turn off blades when not mowing.

= Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute.

" Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

= Do net operate the machine while under the influence of alcoho_ or drugs.

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Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.

Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck.

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SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or death.

All slopes require extra caution.

If you cannot back up the slope or if you fee] uneasy on it, do not mow it.

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Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree timbs, etc.

,, Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.

Tall grass can hide obstacles.

o Use slow speed.

Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.

,, Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.

" Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments.

These can change the stability of the machine.

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Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction.

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Avoid starting or stopping on a slope, tf tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.

DO NOT:

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Donotturnonsiopesuntessnecessary,andthen,turns_owiy

and gradually downhill, if possible.

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

The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

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

o Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground.

Do not use grass catcher on steep s_opes.

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CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to th_ presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.

Neverassume

that children wilt remair where you last saw them.

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" Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchfu care of another responsible adult.

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

Before and when backing, look behind and down for smal children.

,, Never carry children.

They may fall off and be seriously iniured or interfere with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

o Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

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" 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 coo! 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.

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Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.

', Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

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

Clean oil or fuel spillage.

Allow machine to cool before storing.

, Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

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,, Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

Grass catcher components are subiect to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow obiects to be thrown.

Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

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Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

Look for this symbol to point out impor- tant

safety precautions.

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

It means

CAUTION!!!

BECOME ALERT!!!

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental transporting, repairs.

starting when adjusting setting or up, making

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears

Tractor.

ft has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department Department.

We have competent, welt-trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual.

The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES",

MODEL

NUMBER

SERIAL

NUMBER

917.257730

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOUSHOULDRECORDBQTHSERtALNUMBERAND

DATE OF PURCHASEAND KEEPIN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

PRODUCT SPECIRCAqT ONS

HORSEPOWER: 18.0

GASOLINE CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

3.5 GALLONS

UNLEADED REGULAR

OtL TYPE (APFSFiSG):

OIL CAPACITY:

SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

Wi FILTER: 4.0 P,NTS

W/O FILTER: 3.5 P_NTS

CHAMPION RV17YC SPARK PLUG:

(GAP: .025")

VALVE CLEARANCE:

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING SYSTEM:

BLADE BOLT TORQUE:

INTAKE: .003"-.006"

EXHAUST: .003" - .0t6"

FORWARD: 0 - 5.6

REVERSE: 0-2.5

FRONT: !4 PSt

REAR: 10 PSI

15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

30-35 FT_ LBS.

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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this product, Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor.

o Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibilities" and "Storage" sections of this owneCs manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush.-covered or grassocov ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable _ocal or state laws

(if any), ff a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is required by taw

(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws. FederaJ _aws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffter is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center/

Department (See REPAIR PARTS section ofthis manual)o

L|M TED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTR|C START RIDING [email protected] P IENT f

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this 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 I workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover: _'

Expendable items which become worn during norma_ use, such as blades, spark plugs, ai_ cleaners and belts.

Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or gtas&

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the faiture to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual.

Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIM TED 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 wilt not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charcje

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WARRANTY SERVICE tS AVAILABLE BY RETURNING THE RIDING EQUIPMENT TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE ii

CENTER/DEPARTMENT 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.

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SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILLINOIS 60179 1

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SAFETY RULES ............................................................

TABLE OF CONTENTS

2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................

3

CUSTOMER

RESPONSIBILITIES

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3, 16=!9

WARRANTY ...................................................................

3

TRACTOR

ACCESSORIES ......................................

ASSEMBLY

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5,15

7-10

OPERATION ...........................................................

11-15

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MAINTENANCE

SCHEDULE ......................................

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................

20<

STORAGE ....................................................................

TROUBLESHOOTING

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284

REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR .................................

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REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .....................................

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PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................ BACK COVE

INDEX

A

Accessories ......................................

5,15

Adjustments:

Brake ............................................

22

Carburetor ....................................

22

Clutch Pulley ................................

22

Gauge Wheels ..............................

13

Mower

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

21

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

20

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

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

18

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

18

Assembly ..........................................

7-10

B

Battery:

Charging .........................................

8

Cteaning .......................................

19 installation ....................................

10

Levels ........................................

8,17

Preparation .....................................

8

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

Storage .........................................

27

Terminals ......................................

18

Belt:

Motion Drive

RemovaVReptacement ............ 2t

Mower Drive

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

Mower Blade Drive

Remora!/Replacement ............ 22

Blade:

Sharpening ...................................

17

Replacement ................................

17

Brake Adjustment ................................

22

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Carburetor Adjustment ........................

26

Clutch Pulley ........................................

22

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

11

Customer Responsibilities .............. 16-19

Engine:

Air Filter ....................................

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Air Screen .................................

18

Cooling Fins .............................

18

Engine Oil ............................

t4,18

Fuel Fitter .................................

19

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

19

Tractor:

Battery ......................................

17

Blade ........................................

! 7

Lubrication Chart ......................

18

Maintenance Schedule ............. t 6

Tire Care ..........................

8,17,24

Transaxie ..................................

18

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

12

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Electrical:

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

Schematic .....................................

30

Wiring Diagram .............................

32

Engine:

Air Filter ........................................

18

Air Screen .....................................

18

Cooling Fins .................................

18

Oi! Change ...................................

16

Oil Level .......................................

16

Oil Type ...................................

12,16

Preparation ...................................

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Repair Parts ............................

48-51

Starting ....................................

14-15

Storage .........................................

27

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Filter:

Air Filter ........................................

19

Fuel ..............................................

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Oil

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19

Fuet:

Storage .........................................

27

Type .............................................

14

Fuse .....................................................

24

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Headlights ............................................

24

Hood RemovaVInstallation ................... 25

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

20

Lubrication;

Chart .............................................

14

Engine ..........................................

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Maintenance Schedule ........................

16

Mower:

Adjustment, Front-to-Back ............ 21

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

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

Blade Sharpening .........................

17

Cutting Height ...............................

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20

Operation ......................................

13

Removal .......................................

20

Mowing Tips .........................................

15

Muffler ..................................................

19

Spark Arrester ...........................

3,40

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Cold Weather Conditions ........ t 4,18

Engine ..........................................

16

Storage .........................................

27

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Operation ........................................

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Operating Mower .................................

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Options:

Accessories ...............................

5,1

Spark Arrester ...........................

3,4

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Parking Brake ......................................

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Parts Bag ...............................................

Parts, ReplacemenVRepair ............ 3t-4

Product Specifications ...........................

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Repair Parts ...................................

31-4:

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Safety Rules ..........................................

Seat ......................................................

Service and Adjustments ................ 20-2_

Carburetor ...................................

2_

Clutch Pulley .................................

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Fuse .............................................

2z

Hood RemovaVInstallation ........... 2_

Motion Drive Belt

RemovaVReplacement ............ 2I

Mower Drive Belt

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

Mower Blade Drive Belt

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

Mower Adjustment

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

21

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

20

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

Tire Care ..............................

8,15,24

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

59

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

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Specifications ........................................

3

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

14-15

Steering Wheel .................................

7,23

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

12

Storage ................................................

27

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

Tires .............................................

8,17,24

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

Transaxle .............................................

18

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Warranty ................................................

3

Wiring Diagram ....................................

30

Wiring Schematic .................................

32

ACCESSORIES AN

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

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

MAINTENANCE

ENGRNE

SPARK

PLUG

GAS CAN ENGINE OiL FUEL STABiLiZER

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PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor.

Many of these are listed beiow with brief explanations you.

This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change in future years - more attachments of how they can help may be added, changes may be made accessories in these attachments, and attachments that or some are may no longer

available

for

your

be available tractor.

or fit your model.

Contact your nearest Sears store for the

Most of these attachments attaching and detaching.

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

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn, Tapered

2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs puncture holes in soii at close intervals to tet moisture soak in. Steelweighttray for increased penetration,

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage,

CARTS make hauling easy, Variety of sizes available, plus accesso* des 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 nutrientsto reach grass roots.

36-inch swath.

24 hardened steel coring tips, t50 Ib, capacity weight tray.

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

20 degrees, 40 inches wide.

Can hook 2 units in tandem.

(Requires sleeve hitch.)

DOZER BLADE removes snow; grades dirt, sand and gravel, 48 inches wide, 17 inches high, clears 44-inch path when angled.

Master lift control lever for operator ease.

Spring trip for snow removai on uneven pavement; built-in float for blade to foIlow ground contour.

Reversible, reptaceabIe 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 once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators attachments at

(not for use with rollers, carts or other heavy attachments).

MULCH RAKEiDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup.

Twenty spring fine teeth.

Useful toprepare bare areasforseeding, rear mounting.

H_GH PERFORMANCE

Available

REEL-ACTiON forfront

SPRING or

T1NE DETHATCH ER covers 36-inch wide path and tosses thatch into large hopper.

Mounts behind tractor.

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

Crank adjustment controls depth, 3-position yoke sets width. Heavy steel landside for straight furrowing.

(Requires sleeve hitch,)

RAtVIP TOPS AND FEET let you ioad and unioad tractor from a pickup truck.

Use with 2 x 8 or2 x !0 tumber.

R EAR GRADE R BLADE is 42 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 sfeeve hitch.)

ROLLER for smoother Iawn surface.

36-inch wide, 18qnch diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs. of weight.

Rounded edges prevent harm to turf.

Adjustable scraper automatically cIeans 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 H_TCH for use wilh 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 arrangement, Discharge chute adjusts Irom tractor seat.

6-inch diameter sioout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet, Lift controlled at tractor seat.

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

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery or other 12-volt source.

Includes booms for automatic spraying and hand held wand forspot spraying.

Wand has adjustable spray pattern.

For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers.

SPREADERISEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed killing easy.

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

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves.

TILLER has 8 hp engine to prepare seed beds, cultivate, and compost garden residue, Chain-drive transmission, Six 114nch diameter one piece heat-treated steel tines.

TiIIs 30-inch path.

(Requires sleeve hitch.) Or use 5 hp tow-behind TILLER with 36-inch swath to prepare seed beds, cultivate and compost garden residue.

Tiller has its own built-in lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch.

Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor.

Simply hook up to the tractor drawbar and go! Optional accessories unit for dethatching, aerating, hiIling...without

for 5 hp tiller convert tools.

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross tinks give smooth dde, outstanding traction.

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

ABS plastic top; ctear plastic windshield offers 360 degree visibility,

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

Remove vinyl sides and windshields summer, Optional accessories for use include: as sun protector tinted/tempered in 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.

Optiona_ wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach places.

VAC/CH_PPER includes a chipper-shredder.

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications.

be mounted lb. weight.

on front of tractor for plowing applications.

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Uses (1) 55

WH EEL WEIGHTS for rear wheets provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials,

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CONTENTS

OF HARDWARE

PACK

Parts Bag contents shown futl size Parts packed separateJy Jn carton

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Battery acid

Seat

(!) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Knob

Battery

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Steering Wheel

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

Parts Bag Owner's Manual

(3) Retainer Springs

(4) Retainer Springs

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

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(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

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

(2) Lock Washers 1/4

(2) Wing Nuts 1/4-20

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(2) Shoulder Bolts

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Steering

Steeve

(2) Washers

3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Gauge

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(2) Crown

Lock Nuts

_2) Front Link Assemblies

(2) Battery Carriage Bolts 1/4-20 x 7-1/2 (2) Keys

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Steering Wheet Insert

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Battery Caps and Instructions

15° Slope Sheet

ASS LY

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

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor al! parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely.

Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness,

TOOLS REQUmRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set wilI make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 7/16" wrenches

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) Tire pressure gauge

(1) Utility knife

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

When right or left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

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STEERING

WHEEL

STEERING

WHEEL

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INSERT

LOC,

_ HEX BOLT

WASHER

FLAT

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK

CARTON

, Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6).

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Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on al! four corners of carton, and lay panels flat,

Remove mower and packing materials.

Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKiD

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

o Remove hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer from steering shaft.

, Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward.

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Slide steering sleeve over steering shaft.

, Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

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

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and large flat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely.

Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel.

Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES iN SKID THAT MAY PU NCTU RE TI RES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

TO ROLL

TRACTOR

OFF SKID (See Fig. 7)

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position.

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Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal.

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o Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

Operation section of this manual),

Rolt tractor backwards off skid.

STEERING

WHEEL

ADAPTER

STEERING

SLEEVE

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ASSEMBLY

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

PREPARE BATTERY (See Fig. 2}

CAUTION: Wear eye and face shield.

Wash hands or clothing immediately if

accidentally in contact with battery acid,

Do not smoke.

Fumes from charged battery acid are explosive.

Read the instructions included with the battery vent caps. Always wear gloves, clothing and goggles to protect your

hands, skin and eyes.

iNSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob.

Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

o Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt,

Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.

Do not tighten.

o Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

o 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.

o Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

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See instructions packed with vent caps in parts bag.

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Fill battery with acid. Fill each cell until it reaches the bottom of the vent wells.

Do not oveffitl.

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Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty minutes.

After standing, check the battery cell acid level, tf below the vent wells, add more acid until the correct level is reached.

While battery is standing (after adding acid) and later, while battery Jsbeing charged, continue with assembly of tractor.

IMPORTANT: TO MAXIMIZE THE LIFE OF YOUR

BATTERY,

1T IS NECESSARY THAT THE BATTERY BE

CHARGED BEFORE USE.

FAILURE TO CHARGE

BATTERY CAN RESULT IN A SHORTENED BATTERY

LIFE.

o Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. Use a 12 vott battery charger. Observe all safety precautions required for battery charging.

• Check the acid level after the battery is charged. If the acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled oriron free water.

install the vent caps to cover the vent wells. Wash the top of the battery with water to remove any acid, then wipe dry.

= Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurred in handling.

o Dispose of excess battery acid.

Neutralize acid for disposal by adding it to two gallons of water in a five gallon plastic container.

Stir with a wooden or plastic paddle while adding baking soda until the addition of more soda causes no more foaming.

o Follow instructions on how to install baltery.

SEAT PAN

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

SEAT

FIG. 3

FLAT

WASHER

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best cutting performance.

Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that the brake is properly adjusted.

See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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_NSTALL MOWER AND ORmVE BELT

(See Figs.

4 and 7)

Be sure tractor is on level surface. Engage parking brake.

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Cut and remove tie down securing anti-sway bar.

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

, Relieve idler tension from belt. Push idter forward and place a b!ock (standard wood 2 x 4 or equivalent) behind idler pulley.

= Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor.

Swing L.H. gauge wheel bar forward by removing rear retainer spring and pin.

, install one front link in top hole of the L.H. front mower bracket and L.H. front suspension bracket. Retain with two single loop retainer springs as shown.

Slide right side of mower deck forward, toward R.H.

front tire.

IMPORTANT: CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING IN

ALL MOWER PULLEY GROOVES.

iNSTALL BELT INTO

ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE.

, Install second front link in the top hole of the R.H. front mower bracket and R.H. front suspension bracket.

Retain with two singEe loop retainer springs as shown.

= Carefully remove btock from behind idler pulley.

, Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise until it stops.

, Lower mower linkage with attachment lift lever.

ASSEMBLY

o Place the suspension arms on inward pointing deck pins.

if necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pins with the hopes in suspension arms.

Retain with double loop retainer springs.

, Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left footrest and retain with double !cop retainer spring.

Turn height adjustment knob clockwise to remove slack from mower suspension.

o Raise deck to highest position.

o Swing L.H. gauge wheel bar back towards rear of mower and secure with pin and retainer spring removed earlier.

o Assemble gauge wheels as shown using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and 3/8-I 6 center Iocknuts. Tighten securely.

,, Adjustgaugewheetsbeforeoperating mowerasshown in the Operation section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.

See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK

FOR

PROPER

POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

SUSPENSION

ARMS

FRONT

LINKS

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKETS

CHASSIS

BRACKET

DOUBLE LOOP

RETAINER SPRING

(inward pointing deck pins)

L.H. GAUGE

WHEEL

BAR

SHOULDER

BOLT

GAUGE

WHEEL

ANTI-SWAY

BAR

3/8 WASHER

38-16

CENTER

LOCKNUT

IDLER "/

PULLEY

/

/

/

BLOCK

(Wood 2 x 4 or equiv.)

DmSCHARGE'__

GUARD

///

t; /

FIG. 4

' I

ASSEMBLY

INSTALL BATTERY (See Figs. 5 and 6)

CAUTION:

Do not short battery termi-

nals. Before installing battery, remove

_

etal

bracelets,

wristwatch bands,

Positive

terminsI must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

Be sure battery drain tube has not come loose and is securely attached to drain in battery tray.

• Lower battery into battery tray with terminals to front of tractor.

, First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washe r, lock washer and hex nut as shown.

Tighten securely.

o Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) battery terminat with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock

washer and he× nut. Tighten securely.

•

Stide the two battery bolts through the terminal guard and start the wing nuts onto the threads.

, Position terminal guard over battery as shown, lower battery bolts into key holes and slide square shafts of battery bolts into slots of key holes.

Tighten wing nuts by hand making sure battery bolts remain in sJots of the key holes in the battery supporL

Be sure terminal access doors are closed.

Use terminal access doors for:

, inspection for secure connections (to tighten hardware).

, inspection for corrosion.

o Testing battery.

JumpJng (if required).

, Periodic charging.

BATTERY

KEY HOLE

F3G. 5

FiG. 6

I

TERMINAL

TERMINAL

DOORS

PENT CAPS

BATTERY TRAY

7CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY

YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST,"

,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.

,/

No remaining loose parts in carton.

¢'

Batteryis properly prepared and charged.

(Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

¢"

All tires are properly inflated.

(For shipping purposes, the tires were 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).

v"

Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed property around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

v"

Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.

v'

Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel controi is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLL OWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

,/

Engine oil is at proper level.

v"

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.

v"

Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

7 It is important to purge the transmission before operating your tractor for the first time. Fotlow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START

ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in Operation section of this manual).

I0

OPERATION

= ......

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR.

Compare the i!lustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controts and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

THROTTLE

CONTROL

AMMETER

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

CHOKE CONTROL

LIGHT SWITCH

CLUTCNtBRAKE

PEDAL

iGNiTION SWITCH

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

KNOB l

PARKING

BRAKE

LEVER

MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

APPROX.

SPEEDS:

FREE WHEEL CONTROL

FIG, 7

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

ATTACHMENTCLUTCH SW_TCH - Used to engage mower blades or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

UFT LEVERUsed to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and braking the tractor and starting the engine.

MOT1ON CONTROL _ Selects the speed and direction ol tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.

LIGHT SW_TCH - Turns the headlights on and off,

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission for pushing or stowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

tGNITmON SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine.

AMMETER - indicates battery charging (+) or discharging

(-).

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/brake pedal into the brake position.

NE_GHTADJUSTMENT KNOB- Used to adjust the mower height,

11

OPERATION

the spectacles or standard safety g_asses.

HOW "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 will shut off the engine.

o

Depress clutch/brake pedal into fult "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.

o Never use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when unit is standing idte with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass_ To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

pletely, as described above, before leav-

CAUTION: Atways stop tractor comgrass catcher, etc.

THROTTLE

CONTROL

LEVER

"DISENGAGED"

POSITION

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH

SWITCH

"ENGAGED"

POSITION

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cofd engine.

Do not use to start a warm engine. o To engage choke control, putl knob out, Stowly push knob in to disengage.

CHOKE

CONTROL

CLUTCH]BRAKE

PEDAL "BRAKE"

POSITION

MOTmON

CONTROL

LEVER

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

Operating engine at less than fuIl throttle reduces the battery charging rate.

,_

Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

(See Fig. 8)

The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion control lever.

,, Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

"DR_VE"

POSiTiON

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

"DISENGAGED ....

POSITION

FiG. 8

PARKING

BRAKE

ENGAGED"

POSITION

STOPPING (See Fig, 8)

MOWER BLADES -

, Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE o Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move motion control lever to neutra_ (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL tS DEPRESSED

ENGINE -

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

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (4_) position and allowing engine to idte 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.

t2

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 9)

The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjustment knob in desired direction.

o

Turn knob clockwise (/-_) to raise cutting height.

o Turn knob counterclockwise (F_) to lower cutting height.

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

The heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip with the engine not running.

These heights are approximate 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 coo! season and to over 3 inches during hot months.

For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth.

For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice.

Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height.

CLEVIS

SPRING _

GAUGE

WHEEL BAR

GAUGE

WHEEL

OPERATION

TO ADJUST

GAUGE

WHEELS

(See Fig. 9)

o

Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

•

Lower mower with lift control.

Remove rear retainer spring and clevis pin which secure each gauge wheel. o Lower gauge wheels to ground.

Raise gauge wheels slightly to align holes in bracket and gauge wheel bar

and insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should be slightly off the ground.

Replace retainer springs into clevis pins.

RETAINER

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION:

Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do not drive across any slope. o Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hifis.

o Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

o tf slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position, o If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake.

, 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 clutch/brake pedal.

Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

o Make all turns slowly.

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Figs.

7 and 8)

Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch.

Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

,

Select desired height of cut.

= Lower mower with attachment lift control.

• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control.

TO TRANSPORT

(See Figs, 7 and 1t)

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 !ifl to highest position with attachment 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.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

• To reengagetransmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting you rtractor on a truck or a traiter, be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.), l& without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers

so equipped,

or the dis-

charge guard in place.

RGo 10

\ RUNNER

DISCHARGE

GUARD

t3

F_G. 11

F{Go I2

OPERATION

BEFORE $TARTmNG THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. !2)

, The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already rifted with summer weight oil.

o

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 "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibilities section in this manua!.

TO START ENG|NE (See Fig. 8)

When starting engine for the first time or if engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.

Depress clutch!brake

pedal and set parking brake.

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

•

Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.

,

Pull choke control out to choke (IX1) position for cold

engine start. For warm engine start do not use choke control

Move throttle control to midway between fast (,t_) and slow (,_) positions.

insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to"START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute, if engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast (,t_) position, wait a few minutes and try again.

,, When engine starts, slowly push choke control in.

Move throttle control to fast (,_) position.

Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before engaging drive or attachments.

IMPORTANT: COLD STARTING FOR HYDRO (BELOW

40°F) - AFTER STARTING ENGINE AND BEFORE

DRIVING, LET TRANSMISSION WARM UP FOR (It)N

NEUTRAL AND RELEASING CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL,

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance.

See

"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

ADD

GASOLINE

*

FIll fuel tank.

Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve _ife).

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 gasohoi or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture ,which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fue!

system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run untit the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season, See Storage Instructions for additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

filler neck.

Do not overfill

Wipe off any

CAUTION: FiJl to bottom of gas tank use gasoline near an open flameo

14

PURGE TRANSMISSION

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recommended 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 developed during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOURTRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

o 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).

o Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to slow (_) position.

With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

o Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of drive wheels, The air is being removed from hydraulic drive system.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shutoff engine and set parking brake.

Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See '_ro TRANSPORT" in this section of manual).

o Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine. After the engine is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed.

With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

,

Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position.

After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever tothe 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.

OPERATION

MOWING T PS

Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor.

Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing peflormance.

See"TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

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

The blade cuts approximately an inch outside the runner (See Fig. 10).

o The left hand side of mower shouid be used for trimming.

o 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 wilt 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. !3).

o If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height.

o 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 ful! throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper discharge of material.

Regulate ground speed by selecting a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

o When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used.

FIG. 13

15

RESPONSIBILITIES

4q--

I

N i

3 - Ifequipped with oi_filtefl oilevery 50 hours,

4. Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

5

-IIequipped with ediustable system

6 Not required if equipped wltlt maintenance-free battery,

GENERAL RECO_,_MENDATIONS

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 witt need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor.

Ait adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and hetp your engine run better and last longer.

LUBRICATION

CHART

t_TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

(_ FRONT WHEEL--_,,__._.:_:5!'_

L._J_

SECTOR GEAR

TEETH

FRONT WHEEL(_)

ENGINE (_

BEFORE EACH USE

o Check engine oil leve!.

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 LUBRt-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT BUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS.

IF YOU

FEEL. THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED,

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT

USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

SPARINGLY.

t6

SPRAY SILICONE

LUBRICANT (_OVE

BOOTS

TO

LUBRICATE)

GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_) REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILtTIE!S

"ENGINE" SECTION

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.

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 Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

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

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

o Keep tires free of gasoline, oi!, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage.

BLADE

CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.

Replace bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 14)

=

Raise mower to highest position to allow access to btades.

Removehex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade.

= Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED.

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced.

BLADE

CUSTOMER RESPONSJ

MANDREL.

ASSEMBLY

TO SHARPEN BLADE {See Fig° 15)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced.

An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even-tun! damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a fife 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 balancer).

Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bo!t 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 nait for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

CENTER HOLE ]

518"BOLT

OR PIN

FIG. 15

ES

fj

BLADE

BATTERY (See Fig. !(})

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi-.

cient for normaf use.

However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

•

Acid solution tevet in each battery cell should be even with bottoms of vent wells. Add only distilled odron free water if necessary.

Do not overfil!.

Keep battery and terminals clean.

Keep battery bolts tight.

Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open.

Recharge at 6 amperes for I hour.

CUT AWAY VIEW

t

TRAILING

EDGE UP

HEXBOLT_

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

iDENTIFiED

BYSIXUNE$ONTHEBOLTHEAD.

FIGo 14

FIG. 16

WELL

BATTERY

CELL AC|D

LEVEL

17

CUSTOMER

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "feak" power.

• Remove terminat guard,

,

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor.

Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gaIIon of water. Be carefuI not to get the soda solution into the cells.

,

Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

•

Clean terminals and battery cabJe ends with wire brush until bright.

Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jeIIy.

Reinstall battery (See "INSTALL BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept ciean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to dean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot.

To prevent possible damage to seals, no not use high pressure water or steam to clean transaxte.

Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean.

Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other materiaIs.

To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

Tile transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid maintenance is not required for the life of the transaxle.

Should the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after t00 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 or SG. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

PONSIBILITIES

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30, etc.) improves starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity ei!s

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°C. Check your engine oil Jevel more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after the first two hours of operation and every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of continuous use.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs. 17 and 18)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

, Oil witt drain more freely when warm.

Catch oit in a suitable container.

, Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.

Be careful not to aJlow dirt to enter the eHgine when changing oil.

o Remove drain plug.

, After oit has drained completely, replace oit drain plug and tighten securely.

, Refiil engine with oil through oil fiif dipstick tube. Pour slowly.

Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

-

Use gauge on oit fill cap/dipstick for checking tevel. Be sure dipstick is in all the way for accurate reading.

Keep oit at "FULL" Iine on dipstick.

OIL DRAIN PLUG

ENGINE OIL

FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK

FIG. 18

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. I9)

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and c_qaffto prevent engine damage from overheating.

Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers.

L

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTIC!PATED

FIG. t7

BEFORE NEX, _ OiL CNANGE

18

CUSTO RESPONSIBILmES

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig° 19)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating.

Engine blower housing must be removed.

Remove side panels and hood

(See"TO REMOVE HOOD AND G RiLL ASSEMBLY" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manua!.)

COOLING

FINS

(BOTH

SIDES)

AiR SCREEN

FIG. 20

\

\

ENGINE O_L FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season or every other oil change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year,

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

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

FIG. 19

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first, Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

A_R FmLTER (See Fig. 20)

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

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of operation or every season.

Service paper cartridge every t 00 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

= Remove wing nut and cover.

•

Remove seal and cartridge plate,

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•

Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

•

Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap {t in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oi!.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

-

•

Gently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dislodge dirt.

Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.

Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.

= Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge ptate, and seal.

Install the air cleaner cover and wing nut. Tighten wing nut 1/2 turn to 1 full turn after nut contacts cove r. Do not overtighten.

IN-LINE FUEL FgLTER (See Fig. 21)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season, if fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fue! flow to carburetor, replacement is required.

With engine cool, remove fiiter and plug fuel line sections,

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.

o Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are properly positioned.

Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLEANSNG

FIG. 2t

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of al_ foreign matter.

19

o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc,

Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.

t

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFOFtMmNG ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Depress

cUutch/btake pedal futty and set parking brake.

• Place attachment

dlutch

in "DISENGAGED"

positien.

-

o

P_ace motion centre! Jever in neutrat (N} position,

,

Make sure the bWades and aH moving parts have completely stopped.

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

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 22)

*

PIace attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting.

, Lower mower to its lowest position.

, Remove retainer spring holding anti_swaybar to chassis 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.

, Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove links,

, Slide mower forward and remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

, Stide 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

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower white 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.

SlDE-TO_SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 22 and 23)

Raise mower to its highest position.

Measure height from bottom of deck curl to ground leve! 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 hatfturn of adjustment nutwitl change mower height about 3/16".

o Recheck measurements after adiusting.

RETAINER

SPRING

FroG, 22

2O

\

FRONT

SUSPENSION

BRACKET

RETAINER

FRONT MOWER

BRACKET

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDEoTO-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 distance "F" directty in front of and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of mower housing as shown.

, Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front links are equal in length.

If links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same length as other link, o To iower front of mower housing, loosen nut"G" on both front links an equal number of turns,

When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut"H" against trunnion on both front links,

, To raise front of mower housing, loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "G" on both front links an equal number of turns.

o When distance "F" is 1/8" to !/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8".

Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

TO

REPLACE [_]tOWER DRIVE

BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig. 26) o Park tractor on a level surface. Engage parking brake.

Remove four screws from LH.

mandrel cover and remove cover.

o Roll belt over the top of LH. mandrel putiey.

Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

Remove belt from idler pulleys.

o 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.

o Be sure spring is securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig. 26) -

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.

L,H.

MANOREL

COVER

SCREWS

IDLER

PULLEYS

PRIMARY

IDLER

ARM

_PRING

ELECTRIC

CLUTCH

PULLEY

F_G. 24

BOTH FRONT LINKS SHOULD BE EQUAL 1NLENGTH

BOLTIN

MOWER

HOUSING

\

MANDREL

MOWER

DRIVE BELT BELT

KEEPER

FroG.26

jr"

NUT

"H

FRONT LINKS

F_G. 25 2!

SECONDARY

IDLER ARM

AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DR_VE BELT

(See Fig. 27)

Park the tractor on levet surface.

Engage parking brake.

o

Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER

DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual).

o Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual).

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

Unhook spring from bolt on mower housing.

• Carefully roll belt off R,H. mandrel pulley.

o Remove belt from center mandrel pulley, idler pultey, and L.H. mandrel pultey.

Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface.

Check secondary idler arm and idler to see that they rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

o install new belt in lower groove of LH. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center mandrel pulley as shown.

, Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves properly.

Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel cover.

Reinstall mower to tractor (See "INSTALL MOWER

AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual).

Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE

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

L,H.

MANDREL

MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT

CENTER

MANDREL

.R.H,

MANDREL

COVER

NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cyctes to wear in clutch plate,

ROTOR

CLUTCH PLATE

SLOT

NYLON LOCKNUT (3)

FJIG,28

L

o012"

\

BRAKE PLATE

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 29)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxte.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

If distance is other than 1-1/2", looseniam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-1/2".

Retighten iam nut against nut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above.

Readjust if necessary.

If stopping distance is still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary, Contact your nearest authorized service center/department.

WITH PARKING 8RAK,E "ENGAGED"

NUT

"A"

.....

/JA .UT

!_

-"

"_

OPERATING

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT

(See Fig. 28}

CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years of service.

Ti_e dutch has a built-in brake that stops the pu!ley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the internal brake wiIt wear which may cause the mower blades to not engage, or, to not stop as required. Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center/department.

o Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position.

o Adjust the three nylon !ocknuts until space between clutch plate and rotor measures .0t2" at all three slot locations cut in side of brake plate

22

.%

FiG. 29

SERVICE

TO REPLACE MOTION

DRIVE BELT

(See Fig,

30)

Park the tractor on level surface.

Engage parking brake.

For ease of service there is a belt instalfation guide decal on bottom of left footrest.

° Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual,)

BELT REMOVAL

Engage parking brake (creates slack in belt).

o Remove belt from clutching and fan idler pulleys.

Remove belt from transaxle pulley.

Remove belt from engine pulley and front V-idler pulley.

Pul! belt out of all belt keepers and remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION o Place V part of beit into grooves on engine pulley and front V-idler, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.

• Route belt on right side, coming from V-idler, towards back of tractor, above midspan belt keeper and to top of transaxle pulley.

• Route belt on left side, coming from engine pulley, towards back of tractor and through loop in midspan belt keeper.

, Place V part of belt into grooves on transaxle and fan idler puIleys, making sure to route belt inside of all belt keepers.

•

Place belt around clutching idlers as shown, making sure to route belt inside of al! belt keepers.

Check to be sure belt is positioned correctly and is on proper side of all belt keepers.

• Reinstall mower.

iMPORTANT: CHECK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT.

TRACTOR V-BELT DRIVE SCHEMATIC

VlEWED FROM L.H, SIDE OF TRACTOR

CLUTCHING

CLUTCHING iDLER BELT

TRANSAXLE

O ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

(See Fig. 31)

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 position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of chassis.

Park tractor on level surface.

Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position and engage parking brake.

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

While holding locknut, loosen jam nut

Tighten Iocknut 1/4 turn.

• While holding Iocknut, 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 Iocknut 1/4 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary.

FIG. 3!

LOCKNUT

JAM NUT

ENGINE

PULLEY

ABOVE BELT

V-IDLER

KEEPER

BELT

;EEPER

ENGINE t BELT

ff_L ICPULLEY I

BELT

KEEPER

FAN

IDLER

TRANSMISSION

REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Shoutd your transmission require remove! for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation before operating the tractor.

See "PURGE TRANSMISSION" in

Operation section of this manua!.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGNMENT

!f steering wheet crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positio ned straight forward, remove steering wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual.

AS VIEWED FRON BOTTON

NG. 30

23

GERVmCE AN ADJUSTMENTS

FRONT WHEEL TOE4N ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel tee-in is required for proper stee ring operation.

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

If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism have been replaced or damaged, check toeqn and adjust if necessary.

TO CHECK TOEqN (See Fig. 32) -

Position front wheets straight ahead.

Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of tires (dimensions "A" and "B").

Front dimension "A" should be l/8" to !/4" tess than rear dimension '_B".

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 32 and 33)

Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

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

Tighten iam nuts securely.

B

F_,_ -

JAM

_,[_

FiG. 32

T_E ROD

FiG. 33 o/

ADJUSTMENT

SLEEVES

RETAiNiNG

RING

AXLE

COVER

FiG. 34

REAR WHEEL

• Block rear axle securely_ o Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel removal.

Repair tire and reassemble.

Replace and tighten hub bolts securely.

TO START ENGINE W_TH A WEAK BATTERY

See Fig. 35)

CAUTnON: Lead-acid batteries geneP and smoking materials away from batteries.

Allways 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 12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM.

DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHrCLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) termina! of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis.

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

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK 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.

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/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 34) -

• Block up axle securely.

, Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to aitow wheel removal.

Repair tire and reassemble.

, Reptace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove.

o Replace axle cover.

"PosmvE"

(+)

L.H. PANEL t t

/

"NEGATIVE" (=)

24 F_Go35

SEF{VlCE AN

o

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

Raise hood.

Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill.

Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

Check wiring.

See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

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

The fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LiFT SPRING

(See Fig. 36}

o

While holding spring bushing with wrench, loosen jam nut.

• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to extend spring and reduce lift effort for heavier attachments.

, Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise for lighter attachments.

, Retighten jam nut against spring bushing.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING

TENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH

ASAMOWER.

ADJUST LIFT LEVER SPRING TO AID IN

LIFTING ATTACHMENT.

DO NOT OVERPOWER SPRING.

WHEN REMOVING ATTACHMENT, ALWAYS ADJUST

SPRING TENSION TO ITS LOWEST POSITION.

TO REMOVE

.

(See Fig.

37)

Raise hood.

HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

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,

ADJUSTMENTS

ADJUSTMENT

HOOD

F_G. 37

SPRtNG BUSHING

ATTACHMENT

LIFT SPRING

HEADLIGHT

WiRE

CONNECTOR

25

SERVICE: AND ADJUSTMENTS

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Figs.

38 & 39)

The throttte control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment as described below before loosening cable, tf adjustment is necessary, proceed as foltows: o With engine not running, move throttle control lever to fast (,9_) position.

o Check that speed control lever is against stop screw. If it is note loosen casing clamp screw and pull throttle cable until lever is against screw, Tighten clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig, 40)

The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does not need adjustment, proceed as foflows:

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 (counterclockwise) increases the suppiy of fueI to the engine giving a richer fue!/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE

SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT,

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

• Be sure you have a clean air filter, and the throttle control cable is adiusted properly (see above).

With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-!/4 turns.

Turn main fuel adjusting needle in (c!ockwise) cfcsing.

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

FINAL SETTING o Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control fever in neutral (N) position.

With throttle control lever in fast (@) position, turn main fue! adjusting needle in (clockwise) until engine begins to die then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions.

!die soeed settin.g - With throttle contro! lever in slow

(,,_) position, engine should idte at !400 RPM. if engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained.

o ldle fue_1½qeed£%_ett£n slew (_) position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in

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

(counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions.

Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary.

ACCELERAT!ON

TEST o Move throttte control tever from slow (_) to fast (,_) position.

If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture screw out (counterclockwise) !/8 turn. Repeat test an d continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted.

Do not adjust-damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINESPEED.

THE FACTORY

OVERSPEEDING

HIGH SPEED

THE ENGINE

SETTING

ABOVE

CAN BE

DANGEROUS.

IFYOU THINKTHE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

CASING

CLAMP

SCREW

STOP SCREW SPEED CONTROL

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CABLE

STOP

SCREW

IDLE SPEED

ADJUSTING

SCREW

F_G. 38

FIG= 39

26 F_G, 40

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.

r_

_

_

_, j_

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

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage.

When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor.oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

•

Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

= Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt replacement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

o Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual,

Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened, tnspect moving parts fordamage, 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 o 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 kssecurely attached.

If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

_M_ORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING iN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.

ALSO,

EXPERIENCE

INDICATES

THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE.

ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

Drain the fuel tank.

Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are 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 stabifizer is an acceptable alternative

in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during storage.

Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage container.

Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container.

Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor.

Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuei stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

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

(See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual),

CYLINDERS

Remove spark plug(s).

, Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

o Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil.

, Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

o 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 wit! 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.

27

TROUBL

CAUSE

COTING POmNTS

CORRECTION

PROBLEM

Will not start 1, Out of fuel,

2.

Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

3.

Engine flooded,

4, Bad sparkplug.

5, Dirty air fi}ter,

6.

Dirty fuel filter.

7, Water in fuel,

8.

Looseor damaged wiring.

9.

Carburetor out of adiustment.

10, Engine valves out of adjustment.

Herd to start

1.

Dirty air filter,

2.

Bad spark plug.

3.

Weak or dead battery.

4.

Dirty fuel filter.

5.

Sta}e or dirty fuel.

6.

Loose or damaged wiring,

7.

Carburetor out of adiustment.

8, Engine valves out of adjustment.

Engine will not turn over

1.

Clutch/brake pedaf not depressed,

2.

Attachment dutchJs engaged,

3.

Weak or dead battery,

4.

Blown fuse.

5.

Corroded battery terminals.

6, Loose or damaged wiring,

7. ' Faulty ignition switch.

8.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

9.

Fault,/operator presence switch(as).

1.

Fill fuel tank,

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

3.

Wait several minutes before attempting to start.

4, Replace spark plug,

5, Clean/replace air tilter.

6, Replace furl filter.

7, Drain fuet tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.

8, Check all wiring.

9, Contact an authorized service center/department,

10, Contact an authorized service center/department.

1.

Clean/replace air rider,

2, Replace spark plug,

3, Recharge or replace battery,

4.

Replace fuel filter.

5.

Drain fuel tank and refilt with freeh gasoline,

6.

Check all wiring.

7.

Contact an authorized service center/department,

8.

Contact an authorized service center/department,

I.

4.

5,

6,

7.

Depress cIutch/brake

2, Disengage attachment clutch.

3, Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuse.

Ctean battery terminals.

Check all wiring,

CheeWreplace pedal.

ignition switch,

8.

CheeWrelutace sotenoid or starter.

9.

Contact an authorized service center/department.

Engine clicks but wilt not start

1.

Weak or dead battery,

2.

Corroded battery terminals.

3.

Loose or damaged wiring,

4, Faulty solenoid or starter,

Loss of power

Excessive

vibration

11 Recharge

2.

3_

4, or reptace battery.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

ChecWregface solenoid or starter,

1, Cutting too much grass/too fast,

2.

Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

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

4.

Dirtyair filter.

5.

Low oil level/dirty oil

6, Faulty spark plug,

7.

Dirty fuef filter,

8.

Stale or dirty fuel,

9.

Water in fuel

10.

Spark plug wire loose,

11.

Dirty engine air screen/fins.

I2.

Dirty/clogged mufflen

13, Loose or damaged wiring.

14.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

15.

Engine valves out of adiustmenL

1, Set in "Higher Cut"position/reduce

2, Adiust throttle control.

3, Clean underside of mower housing,

4.

Clean/replace air filter.

5.

Check oil level/change oil speed.

6.

CIean and regap or change spark plug,

7, Replace fuel filter.

8.

Drain fuel tank: and refill with fresh gasoline,

9.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fue} filter,

10.

Connect and tighten spark plug wlre.

11, Clean engine air screen/fins,

12.

Clean/replace muffler,

13, Check alt wiring.

I4, Contact an authorized service center/department.

15_ Contact an authorized service center/department.

1, Worn, bent or loose blade,

2.

Bent blade mandrel.

3, Loose/damaged paR(s),

1,

2,

3.

Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

Replace blade mandrel

Tighten _oose part(s).

Replace damaged parts,

28

TRO

CAUSE

LESHOOTmNG POINTS

CORRECTION PROBLEM

Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment crutch engaged

1.

Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

Poorcut-uneveN

Mower blades rotate wilt not

1.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

2.

Mower deck not level

3.

Bulfdup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower.

4.

Bent btade mandrel

5.

Clogged mower deck vent hoJes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels,

1, Obstruction in clutch mechanism.

2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3.

Frozen idler pultey.

4.

Frozen blade mandrel.

Poor grass discharge

Headlight{s) not working

(if so equipped)

1.

Engine speed too stow,

2.

Travel speed too fast,

3.

Wet grass,

4.

Mower deck not level

5.

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6.

Worn, bent or toose blade.

7.

Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower.

8.

Mower ddve bettwom,

9.

Blades improperlyinsta[ied.

10.

improper blades used,

1.

CIogged mower deck verlt holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandreIs.

1, Switch is "OFF".

2, Bulb(s) burned out.

3.

Faulty light switch.

4.

Loose or damaged wiring.

5.

Blown fuse.

1.

t.

2.

3.

Clean underside of mower housing,

4, Replace blade mandrel.

5.

t,

Check wiring, switches corrected, department.

and connections, contact an authorized

Replace blade,

Level mower deck.

Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

Turn sw[tch"ON'L

Tighten btade bolt.

2, Replace bulb(s),

3_ Check/replace light switch.

4.

Check wiring and connections.

5.

Replace fuse.

if not service center/

1.

Remove obstruction.

2.

Replace mower drive 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.

6.

Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7.

Clean underside of mower housing.

& RepIace mower drive belt.

9.

Reinstaf[ bIades sharp edge down.

10.

Replace with blades listed in this manual.

11.

Clean around mandrels to open vent hotes.

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

1, Bad battery ceil(e).

2.

Poor cable connections.

3.

Faulty regulator Iif so equipped).

4.

Faulty alternator,

1, Freewheel control Jn "disengaged" position,

2.

Motion drive belt worn, damaged or broken.

3, Air trapped in transmission during shpment or servicing.

I,

2,

3.

4.

1.

2.

3.

Replace battery.

Check/clean all connections.

Replace regulator,

Replace alternator,

Place freewheel control in "engaged"

Replace motion drive belt.

Purge transmission.

position.

Engine "backfires" when turning engine

"OFF"

1.

Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

I, Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

29

SCHEMATIC

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

iti °

BATTERY

FUSE 30 AMP,

RED

AMMETER i BLACK tGNtTION

SWITCH

BLACK

RED

CLUTCH

(PEDAL

/ BRAKE

UP)

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

STARTER

BLACK

SOLENOID

I

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

I

BLACK O r

BLACK O

iGNITION SWITCH

CIRCUIT POSITION

OFF

ON

START

__

B + L

B + S + L

[_ RED

,,_j-aj

.\oi

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

9

IGNITION

......

CHARGING S_SIEM OUTPUT

15AMP DC @ 3600 RPM d_,

2_2

REGULATOR

O

O

SPARK

PLUGS @,--_

/

O

® i

28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM

(REGULATOR DISCONNECTED)

_._

BLACK i

ORANGE

BROWN

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH (OFF)

@

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING iNSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING

HEADLIGHTS

GFC

HD_

/?°_

D _BA

PTO SWITCH

POSITION __ CIRCUIT

,_C+ F_B+ E,A+ D

3O

REPAIR

PARTS

! 8 HP 44" TRACTOR =- MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

DECALS

15 7 4 13

13

18 6 3 7 15

8

8

10 tl

12

14

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

I 138955

2 13859I

3 138042

4 138043

5 140837

6 133644

7 138048

8 128538

9 128314

10 137537

11 4900J

DESCRfPTION

Decai Operating Instruction

Decal

Grill GT 6000 USA Black

Decal

Decal

Hood, Craftsman, RH

Hood, Craftsman, LH

Decai

Decai

Decal

Decal

Brake Parking Saddle

Maintenance

Side Panel

Side Panel

Decal

Decal

Decal

Fender, Craftsman

Caution

Clutch/Brake

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

12 138435

13 140431

14 139346

15 138276

17 138834

18 t32266

19 138047

23 t06202X

*140699

- _ 140700

DESCRIPTION

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

Decal, Chassis, Hydro 44"

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal Hood Insert Hd GT

Decal, Dash

Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery

Reflector, Taillight

Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owner's (Span)

KEY

NO,

PART

NO.

1 59192

2 65139

3 106230X

4 8!34H

5 106228X427

6 6856M

7 9040H

8 106277X427

9 105588X

10 7154J

DESCRIPTION

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

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ELECTRmCAL

31

24

2O

48

2

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21

20

\

/

!

/

/

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/

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

ELECTRICAL

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 73951000

2 4799J

3 121537X

6 t09553X

8 7103t008

9 140403

10 123620X

11 140400

12 140399

13 7603j

!5

121305X

17 108824X

18 121080X

19 140428

20 73350400

21 10090400

22 17720408

24 131563

25 138406

26 74760412

27

STD551125

28 STD551025

29 121264X

30 STD541025

31 4152J

32 12744IX

33 110712X

36 11150400

39 7697J

40 109596X

44 121433X

45 102476X

46 72240460

48 123198X

51 !40404

52 140405

Nut Keps #10-32

Cable, Battery

Batten/

Intlk Switch

Screw Hex Washer Hd #10-32 x 1

Key

Cover Switch Key

Nut, Ignition Switch

Switch, tgn

Tray, Battery

Switch, Plunger

Fuse

Cable, Ground

Harness lgn,

Nut, Jam Hex 1/4-20

Washer, Lock 1/4

Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2

Cover, Terminal Red

Sotenoid

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

Washer, Lock 1/4

Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga

Caps, Battery

Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20

Bulb Light

Harness Socket Light

Switch, Light

Washer, Lock Int. Tooth 1/4

Tube Plastic

Clamp, Hose

Ammeter

Guard Terminal

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 7-1/2

Nut, Wing 1/4_20

Switch, PTO

Ring Retainer PTQ

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

33

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

. - MODEL

NUMBER 917,257730

10

!4

t8\

59

13

11

22

15

25

21

\

105

,_

19

20 93

1O0

99

50

91

93

65=

63

64 65

3O

72

52 2:5

47

33

50

T--_---

26

i

86

98

34

/

25

39

REPAWR

PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

CHASSIS AND

ENCLOSURES

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

1 140505

2 140506

3 136671X459

4 73800700

5 136696

6 139420

7 17720408

8 137563

9 108067X

10 19092016

11 137270

12 137269

13 137271

14 136673X459

15 136374

16 121794X

!7

17490612

18 136373X428 t9 19131312

20 74760616

21 73800600

22 136670X459

23 121045X

24 105464X459

25 17490612

26 17490512

27 121046X

28 105465X459

29 138193

30 !40493

31 137556

32 136742

33 136741

34 136963

35 19111116

36 74780512

37 140002X459

38 190912t6

39 136961

40 136962

41 74760408

42 72140608

43 136939

44 136940

45 138460

DESCRIPT!ON

Rail, Frame RH

Drawbar, Gt

Panel Asm., Side LH

Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc

Dash, Plastic Black

Dash Asm., Lower

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

Support, Battery

Nut, Pat

Washer 9/32 x I-1/4 x t6 Ga.

Rivet, Ratchet Male

Washer, Nylon

Rivet, Ratchet Female

HoodAsm,, Pnt

Lens, BarCtear

Cover, Access

Screw, Thdrol 3/8-t6 x 3/4

Grille

Washer 13/32x!3/16x12Ga.

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Nut, Lock Hex WiWsh 3/8-16 Unc

PanetAsm., Side RH

Panel, Dash Side RH

Footrest, RH

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

Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Panel, Dash Side LH

Footrest, LH

Bracket, Support Dash

Saddle, SlkscrVgt

Brace, Support Steering

Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Lh

Bracket Asm., Frame Pivot Rh

Bracket, Engine Support Rear

Washer 11/32xtli16x!6Ga.

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

Fender, Pnt.

Washer 9/32x 3/4x 16 Ga.

Bracket, Axle Front

Bracket, Support Axle/Engine

Bolt, Fin Hex t/4-20 Unc x 1/2

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

Bracket, Spnsn FrontLh

Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

46 10040400

47 17490608

48 136814

49 136813

50 t36575

52 73800500

53 137304

54 t26470X

56 138461

57 73510400

58 137113

59 74180412

60 !7490620

61 17490612

62 4497H

63 19131614

64 10040600

65 73220600

66 105466X

68 17490508

69 140022

70 137159

72 74180512

73 74780616

77 137308

78 17720408

84 138952

86 74760716

90 11050600

91 140504

92 140941X0t3

93 17490608

94

100207K

95 105531X

96 8022J

97 137373

98 140503

99 140871

100 124236X

!01

t7490628

103 72110608

104 142273

'105 17490508

106 17580520

DESCRIPTION

Washer, Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

Screw Thdroi 3/8-t6 x 1/2

Bracket Asm, Pivot Hood Lh

Bracket Asm., Pivot Hood Rh

Bracket, Chassis Front

Locknut, Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc

Rod, Support Hood

Clip, Insulated

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20

Bracket Asm., Fender

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

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

Screw Thd/Rol 3/8-16 x 3/4

Retainer, Spring

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy HIct Spr 3/8

Nut, Fin Hex 3/8-!6

Unc

Pad, Footrest

Screw, Thdro! 5/16-18 x 1/2

Shield, Heat

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Screw, Mach Trhd 5/16-!8

x 3/4

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

Shield, Front

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

Stop, Over Center Mower

Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-!4

Unc x 1

Washer, Lock External Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Plate, Sitkscreen Dash

Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x !/2

Clip, Fuel Line

Push Nut, Nylon

Plug, Hole

Shield, Heat, Engine

Bracket Skid Chassis

Rod By Pass

Cap By Pass Rod

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

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

Lock, By Pass

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

Bolt 5/16-18 x 1.25

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

35

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

GROUND DRIVE

41

78

o=-JJi ,,

38

31

44

i

/

36

69

9

83

82 81 t09

/

84

37

38

49

80

87

104

49

65

53

48

58 77

23

22

54

98

6

25

105

62

36

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

GROUND DRIVE

KEY

NO.

PART

NO,

1 7070E

3 7563R

5 73680600

6 76020412

7 140507

8 12000053

9 140080

12 73940800

17 140921

22 t40498

23 106933X

25 19131316

29 140494

30 19131614

31 76020312

34 124236X

35 137648

36 138364

37 t21749X

38 110895X

39 74321016

40 5304J

41 73631000

42 8883R

43 74760412

44 104601X

45 73800400

46 121358X

47 138228

48 721106t4

49 19131413

50 131494

5I 73800600

52 I39123

53 207J

54 138390

55 105706X

56 140218

58 74760724

59 73220700

6!

140488

62 73800500

63 74780548

64 137649

65 67609

DESCRIPTION

Key 1/4 x2,5

Washer Thrust Axle Harden

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

Wheel HubAsm.

Ring E

Bolt Hub

Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20

Spring Rod Brake

Shaft Arm Asm

Knob

Washer 13/32 x t3/16 x 16 Ga

Brake Rod

Washer 13/32xlx14Ga

Pin Cotter 3/32 x 3/4

Cap Ptunger

Rod Parking Brake

Spring Extension

Washer25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

Nyliner

Screw Fin #10-24 x 1

Actuator Interlock Switch

Nut Lock #10_24

Cover Pedal

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

Bracket Interlock

Nut Lock W/Insert 1/4-20

Retainer Spring

Clutch Rod

Bolt Carriage 3/8o16 x t-3/4 Gr 5

Washer 13i32x7i8x13Ga

Pulley Idter Flat

Nut Lock Hex 3/8-16

Pulley Idler Grooved

Washer Hartdened

Clutch Arm Asm

Bearing, Idler

V-Belt

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

Nut Hex 7716-14

Pullery Transaxle

Locknut Hex W/Washer Insert

BoJt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3

Shaft Asm Brake Parking Clutch

Bolt Shoulder

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

66 140296

67 !9131312

68 5!42H

69 19332616

70 t39989

71 140927

72 19091216

73 10040400

74 74760408

75 73800700

76 140481

77 74760716

78 19111212

79 72110505

80 140484

81 17490612

82 140482

83 140479

84 140490

85 17541020

86 140462

87 140491

88 140492

89 19131312

90 140489

91 17490644

92 74760520

93 140502

94 t33835

95 23200528

96 141103

Washer Hardened

Washer t3/32 x 13/I6 x 12 Ga

Pin Roll

Washer

Console Hydro Fender

Plate Console Shift

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20 x 1/2

Nut Lock Hex 7/16

Bracket Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-!4

x 1

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 12 Ga

Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bracket Torque RH

Screw Thdro! 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

Washer 13/32 x t3/I6 x 12 Ga

Keeper Belt

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

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1.25

Link Shift Asm

Fastner Christmas Tree

Screw Set 5/16-18 x t .5

Washer Nickel Plated

97 126874X

98 141004

Bearing Trust

Bracket Shift

99 t00

17490624

12688tX

Screw Thdroi 3/8-16 x !-1/2

Washer Compression

Washer Beitville t0!

59285 t02 73560500

103 73350500

104 140480

105 17580408

Nut Hex Nylok

Nut Hex Jam 5/16-18

Bracket Idler

106 142576

107 142577

I08 142578

Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2

Fitting Vent Hose

Vent Hose

Cap Vent Hose

!09

110

140929

73350600

111 88652

140343

Spring Return Brake

Nut

Bolt

Transaxle Hydro

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERING

ASSEMBLY

24

21

14

1313

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/

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/

\ j_ I/

l/ !

27

19 _ \

'\

27

6

J

i /

16

J j'\

25

18 .._..=

38

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - o MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 121472X

2 137094

3 6855M

4 I36960

5 136959

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 10040600

15 73610600

16 102458X

17 I37347

18 137155

19 138053

20 139811

21 100711L

22 1554J

23 17431008

24 19133808

25 74780616

26 126805X

27 3366R

28 73800600

29 104239X

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 10040500

34 74760512

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

DESCRiPTiON

Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm., Front

Fitting, Grease

Spindle Asm, LH

Spindle Asm, RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

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

Ring, Klip #T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer, Brg. Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-tl Uric

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

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Fin Hex 3/8-24 Unf

Shaft Asm., Steering

Rod Asm., Tie Bal! J Ball Vgt (lnc,

Key No. 36-40)

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm., Steering Vgt

Column, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. Btk

Screw, Slftp #10-16 x 1/2 Ty-b

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

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

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col. Strg,

Nut, Lock Hex WiWsh 3/8-16 Une

Bearing, Flange

Ring, Klip Truarc #5304-75

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer tl/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

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

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Jam Nut RH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

39

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18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257730

ENGINE

34

_

18

17

I6

28

4O

J

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4O

12

19

11

43 42

41

29

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REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR o = MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

ENGINE

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

141948

144110

3 13240300

4 13280328

5 13200300

6 138129

8 !21361X

9 138559

10 105432X

11 137140

12 136907

13 138486

14 138487

15 127334X

16 109227X

17 106082X

18 123549X

19 13290300

20 133439

21 17720410

22 138672

23 19132616

24 11050600

25 73610600

26 3645J

27 139277

28 7834R

29 132920

30 !05037X

32 17490508

34 17720408

35 10040500

36 74570512

37 123487X

38 11050600

39 17490624

40 17490652

41 126197X

42 10040700

43 71170768

DESCRIPTRON

Engine Kohler 18 HP

Model MV18S-58560

Muffler Asm Kohier VGT

(inc, Key No, 34)

Elbow Street 3/8 NPT

Nipple Pipe 3iSNPT X 3 - 1/2

Elbow STD 90 Degree 3/8 - 18 NPT

Clamp Tube Double Engine

Pulley V-idter

Stop Keeper Asm VGT

Bushing

Clutch Electric

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

Baffle Air LH Koh VGT

Baffle Air RH Koh VGT

Tank Fuel WiSym Vented

Pad Spacer

Pad Spacer

Cap Asm Fuel W/Sym Vented

Plug Oil Drain

(Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Control Throttle

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

Control Choke

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

Washer Ext Tooth 3/8

Nut Fin Hex 3/8 - 24 UNF

Bushing

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Une

Spark Arrester Kit

Strip Foam

Screw Thdrol 5/16 - 18 X 1/2

Screw Thd Cut 1.4 - 20 x 1/2

Washer Lock 5/16

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

Clamp Hose

Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/8

Screw Thdrot 3/8 - 16 X 1 - 1/27T

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

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

Washer Lock 7/16

Bolt Hex 7/16-20 X 4-1t4 Ga 5

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

41

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

SEAT ASSEMBLY

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10

12

13

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2

3

4.

5

6

7

8

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

127439

140551

140675

127018X

140407

73800600

124181X

17490508

19131614

140552

121246X t21248X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-t8 X .62

Clip, Push In

Loicknut 3/8-16 Unc

Spring, Seat Cprsn

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

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga.

Pan, Seat

Bracket, Mounting Switch

Bushing, Snap

42

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

DESCRIPTION

14 72050411

15 134300

16 121250X

17 I23976X

18 19171912

19 t20068X

20 124238X

21 139888

22 73680500

Belt, Carriage 1t4-20 X 1-3/8

Spacer, SpNt

Spring, Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

Washer t7/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.

Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc

Cap, Spring Seat

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 Uric

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

34

33

31

8

7

9

10 \

39

/

27

2 8

4

4

23

13 12

23

KEY

NO,

PART

NO.

1 121006X

2 137295

3 121002X

4 12000022

5 19292016

6 74780624

7 125631X

8 122365X

9 122364X

10 2876H

11 142369

!2

3146R

13 139867

14 140302

15 73800600

16 674A247

17 73350600

18 5329J

19 19131316

20

5328J

21 74760616

22 127218

23 4939M

12

22

13

20

19 18

15

DESCRiPTiON

Rod Asm., Lever

Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt

Lever Asm., Lift Rh

E-Ring Truarc #5133-87

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x t6 Ga.

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

Grip, Handle Fluted

Button, Plunger

Plunger, Lever Lift

Spring 2-1/8"

Link Lift

Retainer, Spring

Arm, Suspension Vgt

Bearing, Pvt. Lift Spherical

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

Spring Asm., Assist Lift

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Uric

Bracket, Spring Assist

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

Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Link, Front

Retainer, Spring

43

KEY

NO.

PART

NO,

24 73350800

25 130171

26 73800800

27 12000037

28 19151216

29 t10810X

30 t10807X

31 19131016

32 137150

33 76020308

34 137167

35 138057

36 17490612

37 120529X

38 123933X505

39 123935X

40 74780516

41 10040500

42 19112410

43 123934X

DESCRIPT_ON

Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion

Nut, Lock WiWsh 1/2-t3 Unc

Ring, Klip #T5304-37

Washer 1.5/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Trunnion, Dp Stop DbI Thds Pit

Nut, Special

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

Spring, Compression lnf Hgt

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

Rod, Adj Lift

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

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

Washer, Nylon

Pointer, Pnt Height Indicator

Plug, Hole

Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcf Spr 5/16

Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x t0 Ga,

Scale, indicator Height

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.257730

44" MOWER DECK

55

48

48 48

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21

22

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REPAIR

PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

44" MOWER

DECK

KEY

NO.

PART

NO,

1 140579

2 73800500

3 72110506

4 7631J

5 138457

6 4939M

7 130832

8 850857

9 10030600

10 140296

11 130652

12 129895

13 137553

14 137152

15 t10485X

16 136929

17 t06735X

18 19111016

19 105304X

20 123713X

21 137607

22 110452X

23 !09785X

24 136321

25 19111216

26 72110614

27 19131316

28 132823

29 73800600

30 138776

31 137266

32 129861

33 129963

34 72140610

DESCRiPTiON

Deck Asm, Mower 44" Vented

Locknut, Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Unc

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

Runner, Mower LH

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar

Retainer, Spring

Arm Suspension, Rear

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

Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated

Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented

Blade (3 Required)

Bearing, Ball #6204 (Mandrel)

Shaft Asm., W/Lower Brg (Includes

Key No. 12)

Housing, Mandrel 44" Vent

Bearing, Bail Mandrel

Stripper, Mower Vented

Rod, Hinge

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

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion Deflector

Bracket, Deflector

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector Mower

Runner, RH

Washer 1 t/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

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

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

Spacer, Spring Stop Idler

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

Screw Thdrol Hex Head

Nut, Fig Top Lock Cntr 9/t6

Pultey, Mandrel

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

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

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

35

36

37

38

39

40

42

43

44

49

50

51

52

45

46

47

48

53

54

55

56

57

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

67

. _

137729

136574

137272

137273

139245

137789

131264

131290

138687

136577

133957

137644

139031

72110616

72110608

137166

137554

131494

136572

72140506

136460

122052X

73680600

74760628

137200

136573

133943

72110612

19121414

73930600

143651

DESCRiPTiON

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2

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

Stiffener, Arm Idler

Keeper, Belt Idler

Pulley, Idler Flat

Pulley, Driven

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

Arm, Idler Secondary

Spacer, Retainer

Nut, Crowntock 3/8-16 Uric

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

Cover, Mandrel RH

Screw, Thd Rol! 1/4-20 x 5/8

Cover, Mandrel LH

Arm, Idler Primary

Spring, Secondary

Pulley, Idler V Groove

Shield, Idler

V-Belt, Mower Primary

V-Belt, Mower Secondary

Spring, Primary

Bar Asm., Wheel Gauge

Wheel, Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder

Pin, Clevis

Bracket, Wheel Gauge

Washer Hardened

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

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14Ga

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16

Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

Nos. 8-10, !2ot5, 31 and 33)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

45

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917o257730

HYDRO GEAR TRANSA×LE =o MODEL NUMBER 214=3010

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36

33

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95

37

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118

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76

/ /

103

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - .. MODEL NUMBER

214-3010

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 142874

2 142875

16 142876

20 142877

21 142878

22 142879

33 142929

35 142880

36 142882

37 142883

38 142884

39 142885

40 142886

41 142887

42 142888

43 142889

45 142890

46 142891

47 142892

49 !42893

63 142894

64 142896

65 142897

67 142898

68 I42899

69 142900

70 142901

71 142902

DESCRIPTJON

Assembly, Housing, LH

Assembly, Housing, RH

Brake Shaft Assembly

Axle Mounting Horn Assembly

Washer 1.0x 1.63 x.08

Washer 1.0 x 2.06 x .09

Brake Yoke Assembly

Brake Arm

Puck Plate

Brake Puck

Washer 7/80.D.

x 7/16 x.060

Nut, Castle 5/16-24

Cotter Pin

Brake Actuating Pin

Hi Pro Key

Spacer

Brake Disc

Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

Bolt 1/4-20xl

DifferentialAssembly

Dowel Pin

Reduction Gear,

14 Teeth to 38 Teeth

Final Drive Pinion Assembly

JackShaft

O-Ring

Washer 5/8 X 1-5/32

Washer 7/8 X 1-1/2

Bolt, Hex 5/t6-18 x 3.5

KEY

PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRiPTiON

72 142903

73 142904

74 142905

75 142906

76 142907

77 142908

78 142909

81 142910

82 142911

89 142912

91 142913

95 142914

99 142915

103 142916 t04 142917

106 142918

108 142919

109 142920

!10

142921

11I 142922

113 142923

116 142924

117 142925

118 142926

I!9

142927 t21 142928

Locknut, Hex 5/16-18

Bolt, Hex 5/I6-18 x 1-t/2

HexCap Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Washer, Differential

Shoulder Bolt

Freewheel Actuating Arm

Oil Seal .625 x 1.0 x .25

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

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

Filter, Spin On

Pump, BDU-10L-118

Plug, Straight Thread

Washer

Washer

11/32 x 9/16

Vent Cap Assembly

Fitting O-Ring Assembly

Control Arm

Set Screw

Filter Head

Hose 5/16 x 12

Fitting, 90 ° 7/8 SAE

Fitting, 45 ° 9/16

Fitting, 90 ° 9/16 SAE

Fitting, 90 ° SAE, #6 Flare, Male

Fitting, 90 ° SAE, #6 Flare, Female

Wire Retaining Ring

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

47

BEPAmR

PARTS

t8 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

HYDRO GEAR

PUMP-

MODEL NUMBER BU-10L-118

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KEY

PART

NO,

NO.

1 144569

2 122716X

3 122745X

4 t22715X

5 122700X

6 122699X

8 !22767X

12 122717X

13 122748X t4 t22749X

15 144571 t7 122770X

19 144572

21 122722X

22 144573

23 144574

DESCRiPTiON

Shaft, Pump

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Ball

Spacer

Seal, Lip

Rir_g, 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

48

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

53

6O

62

63

64

67

42

43

44

47

25

32

37

38

127148X

144577

122786X

122718X

144578

144578

144579

I22752X t27153X

144580

144581

144582

144583

144584

144576

DESCRIPTION

Swashplate, Variable

Block Assembly

Pin, Stainless, Headless

Gasket, Center Section

Check Valve Kit

Check Valve Kit

Charge Relief Kit

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Bypass Valve Kit

Block Spring

O-Ring

Charge Pump Kit

Gerotor Assembly

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Pump Assembly, Complete

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917=257730

KOHLER

ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER

58560

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2

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49

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257730

KOHLER

ENGSNE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

AiR iNTAKE

KEY PART

NOo NO.

DESCRIPTION

3

X-276-7

52 755 83

52 096 35

4 52 123 2!

5 231032

6 52 082 04

7 45 083 01

8 45 083 02

9 237423

10 X-67-98

11 52 20!

06

12 277093

13 52 054 39

14 X-25-79

15 X-50-37

16

17

X-50-57

X-22-9

18 25 041 06

Wing Nut 1/4-20

Kit, Cover and Tube

(Includes Key Numbers 3 and 4)

Cover, Air Cleaner

Tube, Air Intake

Seal, EIement Cover

Cover, Air Cleaner EIement

Pre-Cleaner

EIement

Seal, Air Cleaner Cover

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32 x 9/16 (4)

Base, Air Cleaner

Gasket, Air Cleaner (2)

Elbow, Air Intake

Washer, Plain #10

Screw, Slotted Pan Head

#10-32 x 2-1/4

Screw, Slotted Pan Head

#t 0-32 x 1_3/4 (2)

Washer, Lock, Internal Tooth

#10 (2)

Gasket, Air Cleaner Elbow

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- 25 1t3 15

-5211330

Decal, Air Cleaner

Decal

BAFFLES & SHROUD

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRiPTiON

I

2

3

4

6

7

8

9

52 063 41

52 313 05

52 063 42

X-67-83

52 755 70

52 2!7 01

52 468 16

52 086 11

52 124 23

Baffle, #2 Cylinder Head

Grommet (2)

Baffle, Fue! Pump

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 7/16 (14)

Kit, BIower Housing

(includes Key Numbers 6 thru 8)

Support, Upper Housing

Washer, Flat (2)

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

Baffle, #1 Cy{inder Head

NOT iLLUSTRATED

- 52 113 46 Decal, Horsepower (3)

BREATHER & VENT

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

3

4

1

2

5

X-8!-1

X-25_12

52 096 18

52 055 01

X_352-39

6 52 326 12

7 52 096 08

8 52 032 04

9 52 462 01

10 52 096 22

11 275220

Nut, Hex 1/4-20 (2)

Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Cover, #2 Cylinder Valve

Gasket, Cover (3)

Stud, #2 Cylinder Valve Cover

1/4-20 x 2-t/4

Hose, Breather

Cover, #1 Upper Cylinder Valve

Seat, Breather

Vatve, UmbrelIa

Cover, #1 Lower Cylinder Valve

Stud, #1 Cylinder Valve Cover

1/4-20 x 3-1/4

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

5O

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,257730

KOHLER ENG|NE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S,

TYPE

NUMBER 58560

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--34

35

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51

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917o257730

KOHLER ENGmNE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

CRANKCASE

KEY PART

NO.

NO, t X-82-2

2 52 468 t2

3 82 755 t6

4 52 0!6

05

5 52 03!

01

6 52 316 06

7 52 755 50

8 52 072 I2

9 25 086 12

10 X-269-43

11 52 078 05

12 52 030 10

52 030 1 't

52 030 t2

13 25 086 10

14 25 086 I3

15 52 14t 02

16 52 t39 08

!7

25 086 11

18 52 032 10

!9

82 75517

20 -

DESCRIPTION

Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12)

Washer, Flat 5/16 (12)

Kit, #1 Cylinder Barrel

(includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6)

Valve, Exhaust

Insert, Valve Seat (2)

Guide, Valve (2)

Kit, Oil Relief

Step Stud 5/16-18 x 3/4,

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

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

Ring, Retaining

Shaft, Governor

Bearing, Sleeve, Standard (2)

Bearing, Sleeve .010" (2)

Bearing, Sleeve .020" (2)

Screw, Hex Ftange

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

Screw, Hex Flange

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

O-Ring

Plug

Screw, Hex Flange

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

Seat, Qi], Front

Kit, #2 Cylinder Barrel

(includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6)

Crankcase (Service with Short

Block, Part Number 82 522 30)

CARBURETOR

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRUPTION

1 l t4

1

2

3 52 164 15

4 X-2t-1

5

6

7

8

9 4t 072 19

10 52 063 40

12

13

15

16

17

18

52 041 09

52 755 91

X-6-29

X-75-23

235778

X-67-97

25 155 02

52 853 25

271030

52 053 54

25041

X-77-2

232867

X-67-62

06

19 25 086 27

20 25 t46 03

21 52 144 24

22 25 368 01

23 25 089 02

24 25 086 26

25 25 089 04

26 25 368 03

27 25 089 02

28 52 090 13

29 25 089 03

30 25 194 01

31 25 146 O2

32 25 041 04

33 25 757 09

34 25 104 01

35 25 041 03

36 25 100 05

Gasket, Intake (2)

Kit, Manifold

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 8)

Manifold, Intake

Washer, Lock 5/16 (4)

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

PIug, Hex, Countersunk

1/8 N.P.T.F.

Clamp, Cable (2)

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-24 x 3/8 (2)

Stud 5/16-18 x 1 (2)

Baffle, Carburetor

Connector, Hose

Kit, Carburetor with Gasket

(includes Key Numbers 12 thru 14)

Gasket, Carburetor (2)

Carburetor Assembly (information

Only - Not Available Separately)

(includes Key Numbers 18 thru 35)

Gasket, Air Cleaner

Nut 5/t6 (2)

Strap, Lifting

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 3/4

Screw, Throttle and Choke Plate (4)

PIate, Choke

Shaft, Throttle with Lever and Seal

Needle, Idle Fuel Adjust

Spring, Idle, Fuel

Screw, tdte Speed Adjust

Spring, Idle Speed

Needle, Main Fuel

Spring, Main Fuel

Lever, Choke

Spring, Choke, Friction

Bali, Choke, Friction

Plate, Throttle

Gasket, Bowl

Kit, Float

Bowl, Fuel

Gasket, Bowl Retainer Screw

Screw, Bowl Retainer

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- 25 757 tl

- 25 757 23

Kit, Carburetor Repair

Kit, Bowt Baffle

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

32

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

KOHLER ENGINE o MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

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REPAIR PARTS

!8 HP 44" TRACTOR _- MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

KOHLER

ENGNNE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

I 52 014 93

2 52 468 03

52 468 04

52 468 05

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft

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

Washer, Thrust

.128/.131

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

DIPSTmCK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

!

52 038 14

2

3

4

5

6

7

X-25-44

52 032 14

4t 163 0!

52 126 11

52 123 20

47 139 01

DESCRIPTION

Dipstick Assembly

(includes Key Numbers 2 and 3)

Washer, Plain 5/16

Seal, Rubber

O-Ring

Bracket, Oil Tube Support

Tube, Oil FiII 11-7/8

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

3/4 N.P.T.F.

CYLINDER HEAD

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 52 041 20

2 52 015 08

3 220534

4 41 086 02

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, Head (2)

Cylinder Head (2)

Washer, Plain 5/16 (18)

Screw, Hex Head

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

6

7

8

9

2

3

4

5

ELECTRIC STARTER

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

52 098 12

X-20-1

X-81-1

82 755 26

52 08I 07

52 170 05

52 2! 1 01

52 227 10

82 755 28

Starter Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 9)

Washer, Lock 1/4 (2)

Nut, Hex 1/4-20 (2)

Kit, Drive

Cap, Drive End

Armature

Bolt, Thru (2)

Cap, Commutator End

Kit, Brush

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- 25 450 03 Tag, Caution

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRiPTiON t

2

3

4

52 126 12

X-25_72

52 086 1 t

52 041 14

Bracket

Washer, Plain (3)

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

Gasket, Exhaust (2)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

54

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

KOHLER ENGINE

- MODEL

NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

3

1

5

/

14

4

L

--12

55

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

KOHLER ENGmNE - MODEL NUMBER MVtSS, TYPE NUMBER 58560

FLYWHEEL

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 25 !62 01

2 25 086 2t

3 25 112 04

4 25 157 0t

5 25 086 24

6 52 468 15

7 X-286-17

8 52 025 36

GOVERNOR

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

1 231355

2 X-25_12

3 237022

4 A_235743_S

5 52 078 04

6 X-25-102

7 X-269-28

8 X-25-72 t0

9 52 090 23

277341

1!

52 t58 07

12 25 086 15

13 52 089 07

14 X_8I_1

15 X-25-63

16 52 186 09

17 52211 04

18 25 I41 03

19 25 158 08

20 52 079 07

21 52 079 06

22 52 090 14

23 52 089 08

24 25 086 21

25

X-67o97

26 235778

27 25 431 0!

28 X-70-3

29 52 086 05

DESCRgPTgON

Screen, Grass

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 518 (4)

Spacer (4)

Fan

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

Washer, Plain

Key, Square 3/16 x-/i8

Flywheel

DESCRIPTION

Pin, Governor Stop

Washer, Plain 1/4

Washer, Thrust

Kit, Governor Gear

Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, Piain 1/4 (2)

Retainer, Governor

Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Lever, Speed Control

Washer, Tension

Bushing, Throttle Control Lever

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 1

Spring, Governor

Nut, Hex 1/4-20

Washer, Plain 1/4

Arm, Governor

Screw, Round Head, Square Neck

1/4-20 x !

Ring, Retaining (4)

Bushing, Linkage Retaining (4)

Linkage, Governor

Linkage, Throttle

Lever, Throttle

Spring, Torsion

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 5/8

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-24 x 3/8 (3)

Clamp, Cable (3)

Bushing, Speed Control Lever

Nut, Hex #10-32

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

FUEL PUMP

KEY PART

NO.

NO=

I 47 086 08

2 52 559 0I

3 X-380-I

4 X-25-63

5 25 041 09

6 25 !55 02

7 X_426_9

8 52 353 18

9 25 050 03

10 15 353 04

DESCRiPTiON

Screw, Pozidriv, Truss Head

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

Pump, Fuet Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 6)

Connector, Straight

Washer, Ptain 1/4 (2)

Gasket, Fuet Pump

Connector, Hose

Clamp, Hose (4)

Line, Fuel, 8"

Filter, Fuel

Line, Fuel, 11_1/2"

IGNITION

KEY PART

NO.

NO.

DESCRIPTION

5

6

7

2

3

4

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

25 755 03

X-132-5

236602

237878

X-67-5t

210281

X-67-64

4I 155 03

220297

52 313 02

52 132 02

52 126 08

25 086 15

52 584 02

25 086 16

Kit, Rectifier-Regulator

(Includes Key Number 2)

Screw, Hex Cap 1/4_20 x 5/8 (2)

Connector, 3 Contact

Kit, Stator (Includes Key Number 5)

Screw, Hex Cap #10-24 x 3/4 (2)

Clip (2)

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32 x 7/16

Connector, 2 Contact

Grommet, Rubber

Grommet

Spark Plug (2)

Bracket, Module

Screw, Hex Washer Head t/4-20 x I (2)

Module, Ignition

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4_20 x 7/8 (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- 47 518 33

- 52 5t8 19

Lead, Violet, Rectifier-Regulator

(1 t", t4 Gauge, Uninsulated Push

On Tab Terminals)

Lead, White, Module To Connector

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

On Tab, Uninsulated Push On Tab

Terminals)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

56

REPAIR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7.257730

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER 58560

OiL FILTER

J

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2

T

5

/

1

5

8 \

9

2

6

5

4

57

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_6

REPAtR PARTS

18 HP 44" TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.257730

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MVlSS, TYPE NUMBER 58560

OIL PAN

KEY PART

NO, NO.

1 X-67-64

2 52 050 03

3 52 199 !4

4 X-702-14

5 52 054 07

6 X-75-38

7 X-75-10

8 52 086 12

9 52 032 t0

OIL FILTER

KEY PARdi

NO.

NO.

1 52 050 02

2 82 755 23

3 X-55-15

4 X-75-23

5 52 041 16

PISTON & ROD

KEY PART

NO, NO,

1 52 067 67

52 067 68

2 52 874 ll

52 874 12

52 874 13

52 874.14

52 874 15

3 230004

4 52 108 09

52 10810

52 10811

52 108 12

DESCRmPTION

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32 x 7/t6 (2)

Filter, Oil Pickup

OiL Pan (Includes Key #4 thru 6)

P}ug, Cup 1-1/16

Elbow, Street

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

1/4 N,P.T.F.

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

Screw, Hex Washer Head

5/t6-18 x 1-1/4 (9)

Seal, OiL, Rear

DESCRIPTION

Oil Fiiter

Kit, Oil Filter Adaptor

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 5)

Screw, Hex Socket Head

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

Plug, Hex, Countersunk t/8 N.P.T.F.

Gasket, Oil Filter

DESCRIPTION

Connecting Rod, Standard (2)

Connecting Rod .010" (2)

Piston with Ring Set, Standard (2)

Piston with Ring Set .003" (2)

Piston with Ring Set .010" (2)

Piston with Ring Set .020" (2)

Piston w}th Ring Set .030" (2)

Retainer, Piston Pin (4)

Ring Set, Standard and .003" (2)

Ring Set .010" (2)

Ring Set .020" (2)

Ring Set .030" (2)

LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

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

CAMSHAFT & VALVES

KEY PART

NO. NO,

DESCRIPTION

7

8

5

6

9

3

4

1

2

1

2

52 012 09

52 019 03

41 755 10

52 413 0t

25 089 01

52 016 05

52 017 08

52 032 13

230011

Afterserial

52 012 1!

52 019 02

* Camshaft

* Tappet (4)

Kit, Retainer (4)

Rotator, Exhaust Valve (2)

Spring, Valve (4)

Valve, Exhaust (2)

Vaive, Intake (2)

Seal, intake Valve Stem (2)

Retainer, Intake Valve (2) no. 24082000 use:

Camshaft

Tappet

OIL PUMP

KEY PART

NO, NO.

!

2

3

4

5

6

7

X-280-25

52 144 05

52 422 01

52 043 05

52 393 09

52 096 03

X-67-64

DESCRIPTION

Pin, Roti

Shaft, Oil Pump

Spacer, Shim

(As Required, Maximum of 2)

Gear, Oil Pump

Rotor Set

Cover, Oil Pump

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32 x 7/16 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-82 522 30

-_ 52 755 94

Short Block

Gasket Set

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1150-t650

High Speed: 3200-3400

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

I inch = 25.4 mm

58

O1

LO

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HiLL

SIGHTtNG

GUIDE

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15 ° MAX.

MODEL NO.

917.257730

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)

®

18.0 HP TWIN CYLINDER

ELECTRIC START

44" MOWER

HYDROSTATIC

(AUTOMATIC)

GARDEN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number, Each engine has its own mode! number.

The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat.

The mode! number for your engine wilt be found on the blower housing of the engine.

AI] parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Retail Stores,

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

_, PRODUCT - TRACTOR

" MODEL NUMBER - 917.257730

• ENGINE MODEL NO. - MV18S-58560

• PART NUMBER

" PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians,., professional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to you, we service what we sell.

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