OWNER'SMANUAL

MODEL NO.917.254520

Caution:Read and followall Safety Rulesand instructionsBefore OperatingThis Equipment

£RRFTSMRN®12. ICELECTRIC START

_" DECK5 TRANSAXLELAWN TRACTOR• Assembly, Operation= Maintenance• Service and Adjustment• Repair Parts

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 UoSoA.

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LOOK FOR THiS SYMBOL TO POINT

OUT iMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU-TIONS. iT MEANS _ ATTENTION! BE=

COME ALERT. I YOUR SAFETY JS iN-VOLVED°

CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUTiMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS.

NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IM-PORTANT iNFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATIONAND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered,brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark attester meet ngapp cab eocal or arealaws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. (See REPAIR PARTS for partnumber identification).

In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Pub io Resources Code) Other States may have similarlaws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.

1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THISOWNER'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attach-ments.

2. Do not allow children to operate the machine. Do not allowadults to operate it without proper instruction.

3. Do not carry passengers. Do not mow when children andothers are around.

4. Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear oose fittingclothing that could get caught in moving parts.

5. Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor mower and thearea being cut. Do not et other nterests distract you.

6. Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not inthe driver's seat.

7. Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left handside.

8. Clear the work area of objects (wire rocks, etc.) which mightbe p cked up and thrown.

g. Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to startthe engine.

10. Disengage power to attachments and stopthe engine beforeleaving the operator's position.

1!. Disengage power to mower stop the engine and disconnectspark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, makingan adjustment, or repair. Be careful to avoid touching hotmuffler or engine components.

12. Disengage power to attachments when transperting or not inuse.

13. Take all pessible precautions when leaving the vehicleunattended. Disengage the pewer take-off, lower the attach-ments, shift into neutral set the parking brake, stop theengine, and remove the key.

14. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or downhillMow up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°)never across the face. Refer to page ;47. - "'

15. Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually to preventtipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution whenchanging direction on slopes.

1& Whi{e going up or down slopes, place gear shift centre leverin 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping.

17. Never mow in wet or slippery grass, when traction is unsure,or at a speed which could cause a skid.

18. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards.Keep away from drop-offs.

19. Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public high-ways.

20. Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects inorder to prevent the blades from striking them. Never deJib-erately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects.

21. Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop.

22. Never place hands or feet under the mower, in dischargechute, or near any moving parts while tractor or mower isrunning. Always keep clear of discharge chute.

23. Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment.a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.

c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.d. Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in

owner's manual.

24. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.25. When using any attachments never direct discharge of

mater al toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve-hicle while in operation.

26. Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable.a. Use approved gasoline containers.b. Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add

gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that hasnot been allowed to cool for several minutes after run-ning. Never fil! tank indoors. Always clean up spilledgasoline.

c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaustfumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.

27. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating coad -t on, and keep safety devices in place and working.

28. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equip-ment is in safe working condition.

29. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside abuilding where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.

30. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves,or excessive grease. Do not clean product while engine isrunning.

31. Except for adjustments, DO NOToperate engine if aircleaneror cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed.Removal of such part could create a fire hazard.

32. Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaustsystem. Damaged mufflers or spark arresters could create afire hazard. Inspect periodically and replace if necessary.

33. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inospected for damage after striking a foreign object, and thedamage, should be repaired before restarting and operatingthe equBpment.

34. Donotchangetheenginegovernorsettingsoroverspeedtheengine; severe damage or injury may result.

35. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows:a. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.b. Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.c. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at

frequent intervals.3& Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shieJd in place.37. Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow

Jn reverse unless absolutely necessary and then only aftercareful observation of the entire area behind the mower.

38. Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subjectto deterioration and wear. itshould be checked frequently forbag replacement Replacement bags should be checked toensure com_iance with the original! manufacturer's recom-mendations or specifications.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a SearsLawn Tractor. It has been designed, engineered andmanufactured to give you the best possible dependabilityand performance. Should you experience any problemyou cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearestSears Service Department. We have competent, well-trained technicians and the proper tools to service orrepair this unit.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this_roduct. See the nearest Sears store or service center

r details.

DATE OFPURCHASE

THE SERIAL NUMBER WiLL BE FOUND ON THEMODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD THESE NUMBERS ANDKEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBiLITIES

Read and retain this manual. Study and observe the safety rules. Always use care when using your tractor. Alwayskeep your tractor and mower clean. Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and using your tractor. A weftcared for tractor will run better and last longer.

A TTACHMENTS

This unit can use many attachments now available at your Sears store. It cannot use attachments that engage the groundfike a plow, harrow, cultivator, or tiller. See page 46 for a list of available attachments.

LiMiTED TWO YEAR WARRANTYON ELECTRIC START RiDiNG EQUIPMENT

For two years from date of purchase, when this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated, and tuned up accordingto the operating and maintenance instruction in the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect inmaterial or workmanship in this electric start riding equipment.

This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s), spark plug(s), air cleaner and belt(s), which are expendable andbecome worn during normal use.

This warranty does not cover:

• Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, orglass); and

o repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, including the failure to maintain the equip-ment according to instructionscontained in the owner's manual; and

o riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipment proves defective in materialor workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at nocharge.

WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER DEPART-MENT IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty applies only while this product is in use in the United States.

This warranty g_ves you specific legat rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK and CO., D/731CR-W, Sears Tower, Chicago, IL 60684

_DO NOT OVERLOAD TRACTOR 8Y TOWRNG WEIGHTS GREATER THAN 150 POUNDS (68 KG).

iNDEXA

Adjustments:Brake ..................................... 14Carburetor ............................. 18Mower Drive Belt ................... 22Mower

Front-To-Rear ................... 23Side-To-Side ..................... 22

Throttle Control Cable ........... 17Air Cleaner ................................... 16Air Screen, Engine ....................... 16Assembly .................................. :.5-9Attachments ................................. 48

BBattery:

Charging ............................ 7, 17Cleaning ................................ 15Installation ............................... 8Levels .................................... 15Preparation .............................. 7Starting with Weak Battery .... 17Sto rage .................................. 23Terminals ............................... 15

Belt:Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ..... 19Mower Drive

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

Blade:

Sharpening ............................ 14Replacement .......................... 14

Brake Adjustment ......................... 14

CCarburetor Adjustment ................. 18Controls, Tractor ............................ 9Cutting Level, Mower .............. 12,22

EEngine:

Air Screen .............................. 16Oil Change ............................. 15Oil Level ................................. 16Oil Type ................................. 16Preparation ............................ 10Repair Parts ...................... 42-45Starting .................................. 11Storage .................................. 23

FFilter:

Air Cleaner ............................. 16Fuel ........................................ 18

Fuel:Type ....................................... 10Sto rage .................................. 23

Fuse ............................................. 19

HHood Removal/Installation ........... 20

LLeveling Mower Deck ................... 22Lubrication:

Chart ...................................... 24Tractor Pivot Points ............... 17

MMaintenance ................................ 13

Air Cleaner ............................. 16Foam Pre-cleaner ............. 16

Air Screen, Engine ................. 16Battery ................................... 15Blade Sharpening .................. 14Brake Adjustment .................. 14Engine Oil .............................. 16Fuel Filter ............................... 18Lubrication Chart ................... 24Spark Plugs ........................... 18Tire Care ............................. 8,14

Mower:Adjustment, Front-to-Rear ..... 23Adjustment, Side-to-Side ....... 22Blade Sharpening .................. 14Blade Replacement ............... 14Cutting Level ..................... 12,22Installation ............................. 21Operation ............................... 11Removal ................................ 21

Mowing Tips ................................. 12Muffler .......................................... 17

Spark Arrester .................... 2,32

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Cold Weather Conditions ....... !6Engine ................................... 16Storage .................................. 23

Operation .................................. 9-12Operating Your Mower .......... 1 !Operating Your Tractor .......... 11Starting the Engine ................ 11Stopping Your Tractor ........... 10Tractor Operation on Hills ...... 12

Options:Attachments ........................... 46Spark Arrester .................... 2,32

PParking Brake ................................ 9Parts Bag .................................... 5-6Parts, Replacement/Repair ..... 28-45

RRepair and Adjustments .......... 14-24

Blade ...................................... 14Carburetor ............................. 18Fuse ....................................... 19Hood Removal/Installation ..... 20Motion Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ..... 19Mower Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ..... 22Mower Adjustment

Front- to-Rear ................... 23Side-to-Side ...................... 22

Mower Removal ......_.............. 21Tire Care ....... :........................ 14

Repair Parts ............................ 28-45

SSafety Rules ................................... 2Seat ................................................ 8Service Record ............................. 13Slope Guide Sheet ....................... 47Spark Plugs .................................. 18Speed Control Chart .................... 12Starting the Engine ....................... 11Steering Wheel .............................. 7Stopping the Tractor ..................... 10Sto rage ......................................... 23

TThrottle Control Cable

Adjustment ............................. !7Tires .......................................... 8, 14Trouble Shooting Chart ........... 25-26Transaxle:

Repair Parts ...................... 40-41Transporting ................................. 12

WWarranty ......................................... 3Wiring Schematic ......................... 27

ASSEMBLYTo assemble tractor you wifl need:

12) 7/16" wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge

11) 1/2" wrench Screwdriver

(2) 9/16" wrenches UtiRy Knife

(1) 3/4" wrench 5/16" Wrench

Take all of the items out of the box. The box contains the _tems shown beiowo Open the parts bag and check thecontents (see page 6).

D

G

B

C

A

F

a. Seat d. Battery Acid

b. Steering wheel e. Owner's Manual

c. Battery f. Parts Bag

g. Steering Boot

Parts bag contents not shown full size

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

Terminal Guard

15° Slope Instruction

(2) Keys

Battery Caps andinstructions

Steering Wheel Adapter

Steering Wheel Insert

NOTE: RIGHT HAND(R.H.) AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) AREDETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITIONWHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR.

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objectsthrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam-age. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before start-ing your tractor and while moving. We recommend Wide Vi-sion Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safetyglasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.

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.... ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLYLOCATION

BATTERY

BATTERY

TERMINALS

SEAT

STEERINGBUSHING

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE

STEERINGWHEEL

(2) Wing Nut 1/4-20

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

©_ (2) Lock Washer 1/4 G

(2) Hex Nut 1/4-20(2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x !6 Ga.

(1) Adjustment Bolt

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/!6-18

(1) Lock Washer 1/2

(1) Washer 17/32 x1-3/16 x 12 Ga.

(2) Sheet Metal Screw 10-16 x 1/2 ABTBS

(1) Locknut 1/2-20

(1) Washer 2-1/4

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!. Prepare B_tery

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD,

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDI-ATELY iF ACCIDENTALLY iN CONTACTWiTH BATTERY ACID.

DO NOT SMOKE. FUMES FROMCHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX-PLOSIVE.

READ THE iNSTRUCTiONS iNCLUDEDWiTH THE BATTERY VENT CAPS iNTHE BAG OF PARTS. ALWAYS WEARGLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLESTO PROTECT YOUR HANDS, SKiN ANDEYES.

ASSEMBLY

CUT AWAY ViEW BATTERY

CAP

FIGURE 1

Fill and charge battery (before installing). NOTE: SEE DE-TAILED iNSTRUCTiONS PACKAGED WITH BATTERYVENT CAPS FOUND IN BAG OF PARTS.

a. Fill each cel! with battery acid. Add the acid until itreaches the bottom of the vent tubes (Fig. 1). Do notadd the acid beyond this level or the addffional acidcan come out when the battery is charged.

b. After ceils are filled, tilt battery from side to side torelease air bubbles.

c. Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirtyminutes. If the level of acid falls below the point de-scribed in step (a), add more acid until the correctlevel is reached. Install the battery caps, found inthebag of parts, to cover the vent tubes, Wash the top ofthe battery with water to remove any acid, then wipedry.

d. Check battery case for leakage to make sure that nodamage has occurred in handling.

e. Neutralize excess battery acid for disposal by add=ing it to 2 gallons (7 litres) ofwater ina five gallon (20litres) plasticcontainer. Stir with awooden or plasticpaddle while adding baking soda until the addition ofmore soda causes no more foaming.

f. tt is recommended that the battery be charged be-fore use. Use a 12 volt battery charger. Charge bat-tery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: OB-SERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, LISTED IN BOXABOVE, REQUIRED FOR BATTERY CHARGING.Check the acid level after the battery is charged. Ifthe acid has fallen below the correct level, add dis-tilled or iron free water.

STEERINGBUSHING

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STEERINGqlm V,mEEL

ADAPTER

STEERINGBOOT

2. Unpack Tractor

a. Cut down four corners of the carton with utility knifeand fold down sides.

b. Disengage parkir_j brake and position front wheelsstraight ahead (see page 9).

c. install steering wheel

1. Slide the steering bushing over the steeringshaft (Fig. 2).

2. Position steering shaft forward until screw holesindash line up with steering bushing, install two(2) screws (Fig. 2).

3. Position steering boot over steering shaft.4. Place bottom of steering boot over two slots in

dash (Fig. 2).7

STEERING SHAFT(REC'D. POSiTiON)

STEERING SHAFT(iNST. POSITION)

FIGURE 2

5. Push steering boot down into aligning slots ondash.

6. Place steedng wheel adapter on steering shaft.

7. With front wheels pointed straight ahead, placesteering wheel on steering wheel adapter. Barsof steering wheel should point straight acrosstractor.

ASSEMBLY

SEAT PAN

SHOULDERBOLT

SEAT

\

ADJUSTMENTBOLT

FIGURE 3

LOCK FLATWASHER WASHER

POSITIVE WASHER WASHER NEGATIVETERh

HEX BOLTS

POSITIVE _ _ NEGATIVECABLE CABLE

(RED) (BLACK)

HEX NUTSFIGURE 4

TERMINALGUARD'-- WiNG NUT

WiNG NUT __

TRAY_. ! _ACCESS

"__ "KEY

DRAIN TUBE HOLEFIGURE 5

d_

e.

f.

8. Place 2 1/4" diameterwasheron steering shaftand install a 1/2" Iocknut (washer and Iocknutfound in bag of pads).Tighten securely.

9. Snap insert into steering wheel.

Remove plastic on tractor hood.Raise attachment lift handle (see page 9).

RofJTractor off skid. Be careful of staples in skid. 8

3. Instal| Seat

a,

b_

C.

d.

NOTE:

Remove cardboard from seat pan.

Place seat on seat pan. S_rew adjustment bolt, k)ck

shoulder bolt and washers found in bag of parts(shown full size on page 6).Tighten shoulder boif using a 1/2" wrench. NOTE:THE SHOULDER BOLT WILL BE LOOSE IN THESEAT PAN SLOT.

TirgshtceunraeldvJUstmentbo,, lock washer and flat wash-

SEAT POSITION SHOULD BE ADJUSTED FOR=WARD OR BACKWARD SO THAT THE OPERA-TOR CAN COMFORTABLY REACH CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL AND SAFELY OPERATE TRAC-TOR.

e. Place seat in operating position. Sit on the seat andpress clutch/brake pedal all the way down. tf operat-ing pos'_ion is not comfortable, adjust seat.

f. To adjust: raise seat. Loosen adjustment bolt. Slideseat to desired position. Tighten adjustment bolt se-curely.

ADJUSTMENT BOLT, LOCK WASHERAND FLAT WASHER MUST BE TiGHT-ENED SECURELY TO PREVENT MOVE-VENT OF SEAT.

4. Check Tires

Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much airpressure will cause the unit to fide rough. The wrong airpressure will also keep the mower from cutting level. Thecorrect air pressure is shown on the side of the tires. If the air

5. Instait Battery

WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD.

WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDi-ATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACTWITH BATTERY ACID,

DO NOT SMOKE. FUMES FROMCHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EX-PLOSIVE.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDEDWITH THE BATTERY VENT CAPS INTHE BAG OF PARTS. ALWAYS WEARGLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLESTO PROTECT YOUR HANDS, SKiN ANDEYES.

a. Lift seat (Fig. 3).b. Lower battery into fenderwell with battery terminals

toward front of tractor (Fig. 4). Make sure batteryrests in battery tray (Fig. 5).

NOTE: BE SURE BATTERY DRAIN TUBE IS SECURELYATTACHED TO BATTERY TRAY DRAIN (Fig. 5).

,_ PO_IVlINAL MUST BECON- _

| AWL, NECTEDFIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS |

C. Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) batteryterminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer andhex nut (shown full size on pg. 6) found in bag ofparts. Tighten securely with two 7/16" wrenches.(Fig. 4).

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j.CAUTION:

ATTACHMENTCLUTCH

LIGHT SWITCH

IGNITll

ASSEMBLY

THR(CONTROL

d. Connect BLACK ground cable to negative (-) bat-

_ terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer,washer and hex nut (shown full size on pg. 6)found in bag of parts. Tighten securely (Fig. 4).

e. To prevent corrosion, apply grease to the batteryterminals after installing cables.

f. Slide two battery bolts through terminal guard andstart the wing nuts onto the threads (Fig. 5).

g. Position terminal guard over battery as shown (Fig.5) and align bolt heads with key holes next to batterytray (Fig.5).

h. Lower bolt heads into key holes and slide squareshafts of bolts into slots of key holes (Fig. 5).Tighten wing nuts.Close terminal access doors.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER

DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL YOU HAVEREVIEWED THE OPERATION SECTION OFTHIS MANUAL.

OPERATION

ATTACHMENTLiFT LEVER

VENT SLOTS

CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL MOWER DECK

HEIGHT

PARKING BRAKE

GEARSHIFT LEVER

KNOW YOURATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Push lever upto engageattachment. There will be an engine hesitation as the clutchengages.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift leverto raise and lower the attachment mounted to your tractor.Pull lever back slightly and push button, then move the liftlever forward to lower attachment.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions; aclutch and a brake. To engage the brake push the pedalcompletely down.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: Use the height adjustment slotsto adjust the mower height. Push the attachment rift leverplunger down and position the attachment lift lever into thedesired slot. Release rift lever plunger.

NEUTRAL LOCK OUT POSITION

TRACTOR

GEARSHIFT: Press the clutch/brake pedal down firmly andmove gearshift lever to desired speed.iGNiTiON: Place key in ignition and turn to the right to start.The switch spring returns from the start position.LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push theclutch/brake pedal completely down. Hold the parking brakelever in "Engage" position and release pressure from pedalClutch/brake pedal will remain in brake position.THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Use the throttle control toincrease or decrease the speed of the engine, and to chokethe engine for starting. Push lever to the right and forward tochoke.

NEUTRAL LOCKOUT POSITION: Transmission is disen-gaged when gearshift lever is in this position.

OPERATIONAIR SCREEN

FUEL FILLERCAP

OIL FILLERCAP/DIPSTICK

FUELTANK

FIGURE 6

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OiL DRAIN

iGNITION KEY

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER"ENGAGED" POSITION

"DISENGAGED"POSITION

HEADLICSWITCH

THROTTLECONTROLLEVER

PARKINGBRAKE

POSITION

GEARSHIFTLEVER

"CLUTCH"POSITION

CLUTCH/BRAKE"DRIVE"POSITION

"BRAKE"POSiTiON

FIGURE 710

1. Stopping Your Tractor

NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TOPREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE:

a. Push clutch-brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position.Keep your foot on pedal (Fig. 7).

b. Place attachment clutch lever in "DISENGAGED"position,

c. Move gearshift lever to "NEUTRAL" position.d. Lift up to place parking brake in "ENGAGED" posi-

tion (Fig. 10) and release pressure from clutch!brake. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position.

e. Move throttle control to "S" (slow) position.

f. Turn ignition keyto"OFF"position. Never use choketo stop engine.

2. Preparing the Engine

LEARN TO STOP YOUR TRACTOR BE-FORE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENoGINE.

a. This engine has been shipped filled with summerweight oil (For cold weather operation see chartpage 16). Check engine oil level. Refer to REPAIRAND ADJUSTMENT section (page 16).

Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mowings) willhelp eliminate break-in residue which might be damaging toyour engine.

b. Fill fuel tank (Fig. 6). Use fresh, clean, regular un-leaded gasoline. Capacity is 5 quarts (4.7 litres).

NOTE: FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE FUEL MUSTBE USED TO INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHERSTARTING

FILL TO BOTTOM OF GAS TANKFILLER NECK. DO NOT OVERFILL.WIPE OFF ANY SPILLED OiL OR FUEL.DO NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE GASO-LINE NEAR AN OPEN FLAME.

CAUTION: EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOLBLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL ORUSING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN AT-TRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TOSEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDSDURING STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CANDAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF ANY EN-GINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUELSYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORESTORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER.DRAIN THE GAS TANK, START THE EN-GINE AND LET iT RUN UNTIL THE FUELLINES AND CARBURETOR ARE EMPTY.USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON. SEESTORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDI°TIONAL iNFORMATION.

NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETORCLEANER PRODUCTS iN THE FUEL TANKOR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR.

3. StarUng the Enginea. Move throttle control lever (Fig. 7) past "FAST" to

the "CHOKE" position.b. FuUy depress clutch/brake pedal.c. Turn ignition key to "START" and release key as

soon as engine starts.

CAUTION: DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLYFOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PERMINUTE.

d. ff engine does not start after four or five tries, movethrottle control lever to FAST" position, wait a fewminutes and try again, if the engine does not startafter four or five more tries, see theTROUBLESHOOTING Chart (page 25).

e. After the eng!ne sta_s move throttle control leverslowly to the SLOW' position.

f. To start a hot engine move the throttle control leverto a position between "FAST" and "SLOW".

READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERA-TION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERAT-iNG YOUR MOWER.

DO NOT OVER LOAD TRACTOR BYTOWING WEIGHTS GREATER THAN150 POUNDS {68 KG).

ALWAYS WEAR SUBSTANTIAL FOOT=WEAR AND AVOID LOOSE FITTINGCLOTHING THAT COULD GETCAUGHT iN MOVING PARTS.

DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WiTH-OUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASSCATCHER, ON MOWERS SOEQUIPPED, OR THE DEFLECTORSHIELD iN PLACE,

CAUTION

TO AVOID INJURY

1. Read owner's manual.2. Know location and function of all controls.3. Keep guards, safety shield and switches in place and

working.4. Remove objects that can be thrown by blades.5. Do not mow when children and others are around.6. Never carry children or passengers.7. Always look behind machine before backing.8. Do not mow where machine can tip or slip.9. if machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back

slowly down.10. Be sure blades and engine have stopped before placing

hands or feet near the blades.11. Remove key when leaving machine.

OPERATIONATTACHMENT CLUTCHLEVER "ENGAGED"POSiTiON

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LIFT LEVERLEVER "DISENGAGED" PLUNGERPOSITION

LiFT LEVER"HIGHEST"POSiTiON

"LOWEST"POSITION

R.H. RUNNER

DISCHARGEGUARD RGURE8

WHEN PARKING BRAKEIS ENGAGED,MAKE SUREIT WILL KEEP TRACTORFROM MOVING.

NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEETIN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACH=MENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PARTWHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWEREDATTACHMENT IS RUNNING.

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4. Operating Your Lawn Tractor and MowerNOTE: THIS TRACTOR iS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERA-

TOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY AT-TEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THESEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THEATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED WILLSHUT OFF THE ENGINE.

CAUTION: DO NOTADDADDITIONAL WEIGHTTO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE OP-TIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS. EXCESSIVEWEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THETRANSAXLE.

a. Depress lift lever plunger and move the attachmentlift lever to the highest position. See Fig. 8.

b. Start the engine. (See Starting the Engine).c. Move the throttle lever to mid range position. Fully

depress clutch/brake pedal Select a low (Ist or 2nd)gear until you become more familiar with the opera-tion of the unit.

....OPERATION

f

TfJ

FIGURE 9

SPEED SELECTION GUIDE

FUNCTION

NormalMowing

Heavy Mowing

Snow Blowing

Snow Blade

Transport

GEARSHIFT

2or3

1 or2

2

4-5

THROTTLE

FAST

SLOW-FAST

d.

e.

f.

g.h.i.

CAUTION:

Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and proceed tothe mowing area.Stop the unit, then select a mowing speed. (SeeSpeed Selection Guide, above).

Move throttle lever to half throttle and slowly moveattachment clutch lever to engaged position, Fig. 8.Slowly release clutch/brake pedal.Move throttle lever to fast position.Observe height of cut and readjust as desired (seepage 9).

BEFORE YOU MOVE THE GEARSHIFTLEVER, COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN GEARBOX DAMAGE.

5. Mowing Tips

NOTE: TiRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THEMOWER ATTACHED.

a. Mower should be adjusted properly front to backand side to side for good mowing performance. Re-fer to REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT section (page22).

b. Use the runner on the R.H. side as a guide; theblade cuts approximately an inch (2.54 cm) outsidethe runner (Fig. 8).

c. Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the areathat has been cut. Have the cut area to the right ofthe machine. This will result ina more even distribu-tion of clippings and more uniform cutting.

d. When mowing large areas (Fig. 9), start by turningto the right so that the clippings will discharge awayfrom shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After two orthree rounds, mow in the opposite direction makingleft hand turns until finished.

e. If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice.The first time cut relatively high; the second time tothe desired height.

f. The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-ming.

g, See Speed Selection Guide.

h. Do not mow tall, dry (brown) grass over 6 inches(15.24 cm) tall. It is a fire hazard.

6. Operating the Tractor on Hills

DO NOT DRIVE UP OR DOWN HILLSWiTH SLOPES GREATER THAN 15°AND DO NOT DRIVE ACROSS ANYSLOPE. REFER TO PAGE 47.

a. Move gearshift lever to "lst" gear before starting upor down hills.

b: AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS.

c. if slowing is necessary, move throttle control leverto slower position.

LEAVE ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP-PiNG AND STARTING TO ALLOWSLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILLAS CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL MOVESTHROUGH CLUTCH POSITION.

d. If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position.

e. To restart tractor movement, make sure tractor is inthe lowest speed range ("1st" Gear) and releaseclutch/brake pedal SLOWLY.

f. Make allturns gradually.

7. Transporting Your Tractor

For pushing or towing your tractor, place gearshift leverin "N" position. Do not tow or push at more than 6 MPH(9.7 KPH).

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To keep yourtractor running better and longer,perform necessary setvioe using the follow=ing maintenance schedule:

WiTH EVERY MOWING

1. Make sure all nuts on bomtsare tight and cotter pins andretainer springs are secure.

2. Observe all safety precautions.

3. Keep tractor well lubricated (refer to page 24).

4. Make sure areas around muffler, engine and mowerdeck are clean and free of debris buildup.

MAINTENANCE

FOR ANY ADJUSTMENTS, iNSPEC-TiON OR MAINTENANCE:

1. PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL COMPLETELY iNTO"BRAKE" POSITION.

2. MOVE GEARSHIFT TO "N" NEUTRALPOSiTiON,

3. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN-GAGED" POSiTiON. REMOVE FOOTFROM PEDAL.

4. PLACE ATTACHMENT CLUTCHLEVER iN "DISENGAGED" POSi-TION.

5. TURN iGNiTiON KEY TO "OFF" PO-SITION.

6. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THEBLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTSHAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED.

7. REMOVE THE iGNiTION KEY.

8. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUGWIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG ANDKEEP WiRE AWAY FROM THE PLUGTO PREVENT iNJURY FROM ACCFDENTAL STARTING. BE CAREFULTO AVOID TOUCHING HOT ENGINEOR MUFFLER COMPONENTS.

RECORD

FILL IN DATESAS YOU COMPLETEREGULAR SERVICE

Change Engine Oil

Check Brake

Check Tire Pressure

Clean Air Screen

Clean Air Cleaner

Lubricate Pivot Points

Level and

Clean and Terminals

Carburetor Ad

V-Belt Adjustment

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Check Muffler

Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Fuel Filter

SERVICE DATES

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1, Brake Adju_mentD_DA|D"--'-""" Th 0, octori. w,.oondjo0tab brow0sy0tom

mounted on the right side of the transax_e (F_o 10).

DiSC BRAKE

FIGURE 1o

FIGURE 11

HUBCAP

_WITHPARKINGRAKE ENGAGED)

NUT"A"

JAM NUT

SQUARE KEY(REARTIRE ONLY)

A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATEDBOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BYTHREE LINES ON THE BOLTHEAD ASSHOWN ATLEFTo

t4

j _ DI_HEST GEAR, THEN

a. Depress clutch_brake pedaJ and engage parkingbrake.

b. Measure distance between brake operating armand nut "A" on brake rod_

c. if distance is other than 1-1/2" (3.8t cm), k)osenjam nut (Fig. 10) and turn nut until distance be-comes 1-1/2" (3.81 cm)o Retighten jam nut againstnut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as statedabove. Readjust if necessary, ff stopping distance is _illgreater than 6 feet ft.8 meters) in highest gear, furthermaintenance is necessary. Contact your k)caJ Sears Serv=ice Center.2. Tire(3are

a. Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSi (tKg/cm 2)and rear tires at 10 PSi (0.7 Kg/cm2).

b. Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect controJchemicals which can harm rubber.

c. Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects andother hazards that may cause tire damage.

d. Removing wheel for tire repair (Fig. 12).1. Block up axle secureJy.2. Remove hub cap, klip ring and washerto allow

wheel removai (rear wheel contains a squarekey - Do Not Lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble. Align slots in rearwheel hub and axle. insert square key. Re-place washers and snap kfip ring securely inaxle groove. Replace hub cap.

NOTE: USE GREASE FiTTiNGS TO LUBRICATE FRONTWHEELS WITH GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE.APPLY AN ANTI-SEIZE OR GOOD GENERALPURPOSE GREASE TO LUBRICATE REAR AX-LES.

3. Btade CareFor best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Theblades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file, or on agrinding wheel We suggest they be sharpened after every25 hours of mowing. Do not attempt to sharpen while onmower. Jtyou mow in sandy _i_ check the blades a_ter eachtwo redwings. The sand wears the blades away rapidBy.

a. Blnde ReplacementRaise mower to h_ghest position to pe_it access tobmades.

1. Remove the hex head belt, Iockwasher and flatwasher (Hg. 11) (turn counterck)ckwise).

2. Remove and discard oldbladed

3. Clean top and bottom of mower housing.4. Install new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN

and secure with flat washer, k_kwasher andhex head belt. TIGHTEN SECURELY.

ALWAYS USE GRADE 5 HEATTREATED BOLTS TO ATTACH

BLADES. DO NOT USE PLATED BOLTS.CHECK BOLTS _NBLADES OCCASION-ALLY TO MAKE SURE BOLTS ARETIGHT, TORQUE BOLTS TO 30_5FT.-.4_BS (41--47 Nm).

proper balance before reinstaliation on mower. Anunbalanced or bent blade will cause excessive vi-bration when running, and eventual damage tomower or engine. Replace bent ordamaqed blades.

c. To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam orwaft. Leave about one inch (2.54 cm) of the straightnai! exposed. Place center hole of clean bladeover the head of the nail (Fig. 13). NOTE: CEN-TER THE HOLE OF BLADE ON NAIL. IF BLADEiS PROPERLY BALANCED, BLADE SHOULDREMAIN iN POSiTiON SHOWN iN FIG. 13. IFEITHER END OF THE BLADE MOVES DOWN-WARD, BLADE iS NOT BALANCED. SHARPENTHE HEAVY END UNTIL BLADE IS BALANCED.

4. t_ttery Care

CHECK BATTERY

a. Battery acid sotution level ineach battery cell shouldbe even with bottoms of vent tubes incells (Fig. 14).Add ONLY distilled or iron free water if necessary.NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.

b. Keep battery and terminals clean.c. Keep battery bolts tight.d. Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps

open.e. Recharge with auto battery charger.

NOTE: OVERCHARGING WILL SHORTEN BATTERYLIFE°

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause thebattery to "leak" power and hinders the operation of thecharger.

.... _TTERIES GENERATE

| ,AJk FLAMEAND SMOKINGMATER!$LS

| ,mwm_ WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN

FIGURE 13

BATTERY

CUTAWA_ YVlE_ WFC_/ BATTERY

gH/L V L

FIGURE 14

a. Remove terminal guard.b. Disconnect BLACK battery cable, then RED battery

cabte, and remove battery from tractor.

c. Wash batte_ with four tablespoons (60grams) ofbaking soda in one gallon (3.8 litres) of wa_er.NOTE: BE CAREFULL NOT TO GET THE SODASOLUTION INTO THE CELLS.

d. R_nse the battery with plain water, dry and reinstallon tractor.

e. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wirebrush until bdght.

f° Rep_aco batterycables, connecting RED batteryca-b_eto positive terminal first, then BLACK battery ca-bte to negative terminal Coat terminal connectionswith grease after installation of cables.

g. Replace terminal guard.

S. Change Engine Oil

The best time to change engine oil is at the end of a day'soperation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspenDeDin the hot oil

Capacity is 1-1/2 quarts (1.4 litres). NOTE: DO NOTOVERFILL Dipstick assembiy rnust be securely tightened 15into tube at all times when engine is operating.

.... ANol| f TM hlT ....... oildrainplugtodraine ineoil................. v v,_,,--=w, h,m _-- plug securely before fitling with fresh oil

AiR b. Add oi! through the oil filler cap/dipstick (F_g. 15).SCREEN OiL FILLER

FUEL CAP CAP/DIPST_CK RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSaTY GRADES

//

FIGURE 15

COVER

OiL DRAIN PLUG

COVER

FIBERWASHER

NUTS

3EPLATE

FIGURE 16

CARTRIDGE

AmRCLEANERBASE

IMPORTANT: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTINGSYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHENTHE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW32°F (0°C).

RECO_,{MENDED SAE VISCOS_TY GRADES

Determine temperature range expected before next oitchange. M oil must meet A. P.L service classif k:atbn SD, SEor SF.

°F °20 ° 0° 32 ° 60 ° 80 ° 100 °

°C °29 ° -18 ° 0_ 16 ° 27 ° 38 °

6. Check Engine Oil Level

NOTE: DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL WITH EN-GINE RUNNING

Severaa minutes after stopping engine, check engine oillevel with tractor on level ground. Wipe dipstP.,k (Fig. 15)clean, screw it down tighf for a few seconds, remove andread oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark isreached. (See chart above). NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL

7_

d,

e_

NOTE:

Clean Air Cleaner EBement (Fig. 16)a. Remove two cover knobs and remove air cleaner

cover.

b. Remove two nuts from top of cartridge.c. Remove cartridge and clean air cleaner body care-

fully to prevent dirt from entering carburetor.Clean cartridge by gently tapping on flat surface, ifvery dirty, reptace cartridge.ReassembJe air cleaner.

NUTS HOLDING AiR CLEANER CARTRIDGEMUST BE iNSTALLED WITH FIBER WASHERSDOWN ON CARTRIDGE PLATE TO PREVENTDIRT FROM ENTERING CARBURETOR.TIGHTEN NUTS BY HAND. OVER TIGHTENINGCOULD COLLAPSE CARTRIDGE.

NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE-MOVED.

8, Clean Air Screen and Engine Cooling Fins

J ,4_L_NENUSING COMPRESSED

AIR. .........

Air screen and cooting fins {Fig. 17) must be kept free of dirtand chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating.Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt anddried gum fibers.

a. Remove four bolts from bbwer housing.b. Remove screws from starter housing.c. Pull oil fiHer/dipst_ck out of crankcase Jfclearance is

required. Cover opening to prevent entry of dirt.do Puflbbwer housing up and away from starter.

NOTE: LEAVE AIR CLEANER iN PLACE TO PREVENTDEBRIS FROM GETTING iNTO CARBURETOR.

e. Use compressed air or stiff bristte brush tothoroughly c_ean engine fins.

f. To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

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$. Cit_ck Muffter

inspect and reptace damaged muffler and/or deflector as it¢outd create a fire hazard and/or damage,

10. Lubricate Pivot Points

Place several drops of SAE 30 oil at points where metalparts move against each ether. See Lubrication Chart, page24.

11o Starting Your Tractor With a Weak Battery

Ityou r battery is toe weak to start the engine, itshould be re-charged, if "jumper cables" are used for emergency starting,follow this procedure:

NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WiTH A 12 VOLTNEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHERVEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVEGROUNDED SYSTEM.

LEAD-ACiD BATTERIES GENERATEEXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS,FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALSAWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYSWEAR EYE PROTECTION WHENAROUND BATTERIES.

a. Connect each end of the RED jumper cable to thePOSITIVE(+) terminals of each battery (taking carenot to short against chassis). (Fig. 18).

b° Connect one end of the BLACK ju mper cable to theNEGATIVE (-) terminal of tully charged battery.

c. Connect the ether end of the BLACK jumpercableto the LH. side panel bolt (Fig. 19) NOTE: KEEPAWAY FROM GAS TANK AND BAT[ERY.

d. Disconnect cables in reverse order:

1. LH. side panel belt (Fig. 19)2. Negative terminal of fully charged battery3. Positive terminals

12o Thrott_ C_ntrol Cable Adjustment

Never attempt to change maximum engine speed. This Ispreset at the factory and should only be changed by a quali-fied service technician who has the necessary equipment.CAUTION: BEFOREANY ENGINE ADJUSTMENT, MAKESURE AiR CLEANER iS CLEAN. Remove air cleaner as-sembly while making adjustments.

a. W°_thengine off, place throttle centre! in "FAST" po-sition.

b. Loosen cla.m_,screw (Fig. 20). Adjust throttle cableuntil holes A are aligned in governor control plateand sideplate.

c. T=ghten damp screw.d. if holes do r_t align, repeat steps in throttle cable

adjustment.

RE PAiR AN DADJ USTM ENT

BOLTS BLOWER HOUSING

AiR SCREEN

HOUSING _--_

DIPSTIC _.STARTER

ENGINECOOLINGFiNSFIGURE 17

POSITIVE WASHER WASHER NEGATIVETI VIINAL

HEX BOLTS

POSITIVE -. , NEGATIVECABLE CABLE(RED) (BLACK)

HE;< NUTS / FIGURE 18

GEARSHIFTLEVER

17CLUTCH/BRAKE"DRIVE" POSITION

FIGURE 19

REPAIRANDADJUSTMENT(DLE STOP

PLATEGOVERNOR SLIDECONTROL PLATE

FIGURE 20

/

.G30" FEELERGAUGE

SPARK PLUG

FIGURE 21

b. Loosen clamp screw (Fig. 20). Adjust throttle cableuntil holes "A" are aligned in governor control ptateand side plate.

c. Tighten damp screw.

!3. Catbureter Adjustmenta. With engine offtum high speed mixture screwclock-

NOTE: THE SCREW SEAT MAY BE DAMAGED BYTURNING iT TOO FAR CLOCKWISE

b. Turn idle mixture screw clockwise closing fingertight only, and turn counterclockwise 1-1/2 turns(F O. 20).

A REFERpAGE11.TO"STARTING THE ENGINE"

d. With throttle control lever in "FAST" position, turnhigh speed mixture screw counterclockwise untileng=ne runs "rough" and then turn clockwise untilengine begins to miss. Turn screw to a point mid-way between these positions.

e. With throttle control lever in "SLOW" position, holdthrottie lever so that idle stop screw is against car,-buretor, tum idle mixture screw counterclockwiseunti! engine runs" rough" and then turn clockwiseuntil engine begins to die. Turn idle mixture _rew toa point midway between these positions.

f, With throttle control lever in "SLOW" position en-gine should idle at 1750 RPM. ff engine idles tooslow, push throttle control lever above idle and turnidle speed screw one turn clockwise. Set throttlecontrol lever at "SLOW'. Repeat until satisfactoryidle is attained.

idle and turn idle speed screw erie turn counter-clockwise. Set throttle controt lever at "SLOW:Repeat until satisfactory idle is attained,

!4. Replace Spark Plug

Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing seasonor every 100 hours, whichever comes first. Gap shoutd beset a 0,030 inch (0,762 mm) (Fig. 2t).

15. Replace In-l_ne Fue_ F_tter

BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LiNE LEAKS AND THATHOSE CLAMPS ARE PROPERLY iNSTALLED.

ff fuel tilter is c_ged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, re-placement is required.

a.s ionsthorW"he. ioo "werofi_ter (F_g. 20).

b. Place new fue_ filter in position in fue_ _ine.18

16. _n Drive _k Removal

The tractor drive her may be repaacedwithout t_ls. Park thetractcr on level area. Engage parking brake. NOTE: A BELTINSTALLATION DECAL IS UNDER LEFT FOOTREST.

a. Ren_ve mower. (See page 21).b. Remove two retainer springs from belt guide

bracket below transaxle p_JHey. Remove bracket(Fig. 22).

c. Swing beat guides away from bett, toward rear oftractor (Fig. 22),

d. Rofl belt overtop of transaxle pulley.e. Roll ben over engine pulley and off idler (Fig, 23).f. Release parking brake. Pull belt as far as possible

over top of clutch polEey.g. Reset parking brake. Pull be_t over top of clutch pul-

ley (Fig. 23).h. Pull ben out through shift gate to remove from trac-

for (Fig. 24).i. Instafl belt by reversing above procedure,

17. Fuse Replacement

Rep|ace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse, Thefuse holder is Bocated under the dash.

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTBELTGUIDE

TRANSAXLE

BELT GUIDEBRACKET

ENGBNEPULLEY

RETAINERSPRING

FIGURE22

BELT

DECAL

L.H. SiDE

BELT GUIDE

REAR _

VIEWED FROM BOTTOM OF TRACTOR

FIGURE 23

BELT

SHIFT GATE

1 g FIGURE 24

RE PAIR,AND.ADJUSTMENTGRASPHERE

HOOD

\DASH

HOODSPRING

FIGURE 25

HINGEBRACKET

_3PHERE

GRASPHERE

18o Hood Remov_J

a. Grasp hood at edge next to dash and open hood tofu_i up position (Fig. 25).

b. Disconnect headlight connection (Fig. 28).

Co Carefully remove hood springs from hinge brack-ets (Fig, 25).

ANO INSTALL O,.d. Lowerhood halfway and grasp atthe bottomofthe

grill and at the upper hood edge (Fig. 26). Lift hood.up, out and away from tractor.

e. Place hood carefully on the ground.19. Hood installation

a. Pick hood up at top of grill and upper hood edge(Fig. 27).

b. Align hood pivot rod with hinge brackets. Rotatehood half way down, slide pivot rod in and downinto hinge slots (Fig. 27).

c. Open hood to full up position (Fig. 25).

d. Carefully reinstafl hood hinge springs (Fig. 25)°

e. Reconnect headlight connection.f, Close hood.

HEADLIGHT

RGURE26

GHERE HOOD

PIVOTROD

HINGEBRACKET

HOOD_

FIGURE 27 20 FIGURE 28

2o. Mower R_rnovaia. Remove mower belt per instructions under "Mower

Drive Belt Removal" through step (c).b. Remove retainer spring from clutch red; pull clutch

rod out of clutch bracket. (Fig. 29)c. Pul! retainer springs out of rear suspension trun-

nions. Remove rear suspension trunnions from liftbrackets (Fig. 29).

d. Pull retainer spring out of rear hinge pin. Removerear hinge pin. (Fig. 29).

e. Pull retainer spring out of front hinge pin. Removefront hinge pin (Fig. 29).

f. Use liftleverto raise suspension arms. Slide mowerout from under tractor.

NOTE: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWERDECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,THE L.H. AND R.H. SUSPENSION ARMS (FIG.29) SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR.

21. Mower Installation

Your Mower installs without the use of tools. Raise attach-merit lift lever (Fig. 30) to its highest position_

a. Slide mower under tractor discharge guard to R.H.side.

b. Install front hinge pin through axle and parallel link(Fig. 32). Secure with retainer spring.

c. Install rear hinge pin through mower lift bracketsand parallel link (Fig. 32). Secure with retainerspring.

d. Install clutch rod in clutch lever (Fig. 32).

e. Move attachment lift lever (Fig. 30) forward to lowersuspension arms. Slide trunnlons through liftbracket holes and secure with retainer springs (Fig.29).

f. Roll belt over engine pulley. Make sure belt is insidebelt guides (Fig. 32). See belt drive schematic decalon mower housing

g. Use attachment lift lever (Fig. 30) to raise mower.h. Push lift lever plunger down and pesition

attachment lift lever to desired cutting height (Fig.31). Release lift lever plunger.

RETAINER R.H,SPRING SUSPENTION

ARM

CLUTCH ROD RETAINERSPRINGS

....REPAiR AND ADJU STMATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER LEVERCLUTCH LEVER PLUNGER "HIGHEST""DISENGAGED" POSITIONPOSITION

LIFT LEVER"LOWEST"

FIGURE 30

0

o Q_RGURE 31

RETAINER ENGINE RETAINERSPRING PULLEY SPRINGS

CLUTCHBELTGUIDES

FRONTAXLE

REARSUSPENSION HINGETRUNNIONS UFT PINS

_RACKETFIGURE 29 21

MOWERLIFTBRACKETS PARALLEL

LINK

REARHINGEPiN

FRONTHINGEPIN

FIGURE 32

COTTER

EXTENSION f_

SPRING COTTER PiNBRAKE,ROD

LH. PIVOT jBRACKET

FIGURE 33

LiFTLEVER

LiFTLEVER

BOTTOMOF CURL

R.H. PIVOTBRACKET

BOTTOMOF CURL

22. Mower Drive Belt Removal

NOTE: MOWER BELT INSTALLAT!ON DECAL LOC-ATED ON MOWER HOUSING.

REPLACE ONLY WITH THE BELTS SPECiFiED IN THiSMANUAL.

a. Place attachment clutch lever in "Disengaged" posi-tion (Fig.30).

b. Move Attachment liftlever (Fig. 30) forward to lowermower to its lowest position.

c. Roll belt off engine pultey.d. Pull belt off both mower deck pulleys.e. Spring belt guide away from idler pulley and pull belt

off idler pulley.fo Slide belt from under extension spring.

23. Mower Drive Belt Replacementa. Slide belt under extension spring (Fig. 33).b. Place belt on rear side of both mandrel pulleys.

c. Spdr_j idler belt guide down and place belt aroundrear s_de of idler pulley.

d. Roll belt over engine pulley.e. Make sure belt is inside all belt guides.

NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING A NEW BELT, EXTENSIONSPRING MUST BE RETURNED TO LOWER ENDOF SLOT (ORIGINAL POSITION) ON ROCKSHAFT ASSEMBLY.

24. Mower Drive Belt AdjustmentYour tractor has been manufactured with the ability to read-just the mower belt drive to provide you with longer belt life.

If the attachment clutch lever travels 4-1/2" (! 1.43 cm) upthe slot in the dash before spring resistance is evident, ad-justment is necessary. NOTE: CHECK FOR PROPERSPRING TENSION WtTH THE ENGINE OFF AND THELIFT LEVER IN THE HIGHEST POSITION.

a. Lower the mower deck for easier access.

b. Using (2) 7/16"wrenches, remove the bolt, nut & D-Shaped washers (Fig. 33 - inset).

c. Move extension spring from lower end of slot to up-per end in rock shaft assembly and installbelt, nut &the D-Shaped washers.

d. Tighten bolt and nut to secure the D-shaped wash-ers (flat side down).

25. Level Mower Housing

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground ordriveway. Make sure tire pressure _scorrect. If tires are overor under inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.

LiNEFIGURE 34

"_aL_/NUT "C"

SIDE TO SIDE_ LJ /

FIGURE 35 22

SiDE-TO-SIDE MOWER ADJUSTMENT

a. Depress lift lever plunger and use lift lever to raisemower to maximum cutting height (Fig. 31).

b. Measure height from bottom of curt to ground line atfront of mower. Distance "A" should be the same onboth sides (Fig. 34).

c. If distance "A" needs to be changed, snap out ac-cess hole cover on LH. side above footrest. Use! 1/!6" wrench on nuts "B" and "C" at side-to-sideadjustment trunnion (Fig. 35).

d. To raise left side of mower, loosen nut "B" andtighten nut "C".

e. To lower left side of mower, loosen nut "C" andtighten nut "B".

NOTE:ONEROTATIONOF ADJUSTMENTNUTSISEQUIVALENTTOAPPROXIMATELY3/16"(4.75ram)HEIGHTCHANGE.

f. Besureal!nutsaresecurelytightened.g. Replacecover.

FRONT-TO-REARMOWER ADJUSTMENT

a. To obtain the best cutting resu Its, you r mower hous-ing should be adjusted so the front and rear flangedistance "D" (Fig. 36) is 1/2" (1.27 cm) lower in frontwhen the mower is positioned in the highest cuttingposition.

NOTE: MEASURE DISTANCE "D" FROM GROUND LINETO BOTTOM OF CURL ON RIGHT REARFLANGE AND COMPARE TO DISTANCE"D" ATBOTTOM OF CURL ON RIGHT FRONT FLANGE.

b. To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E" on both rearsuspension arms. Screw both nuts "F" up EQUALNUMBER OF TURNS (Fig. 37).

c. When distance "D" is 1/2" (1.27 cm) lower at frontthan rear tighten nuts "E".

d. To lower rear of mower, loosen nut "F" on both rearsuspension arms an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS(Fig. 37).

e. When distance "D" is 1/2" (1.27 cm) lower at frontthan rear, retighten nuts "E".

NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUN-NIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SOMOWER WILL STAY LEVEL.

26. Storage

3,

4.

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. Whenmower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly,remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.Give blades and under-side of housing a good coat of grease or rust preventative.Store in a clean dry area.

A. Fuel System

it is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in es-sential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter,fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicatesthat alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol ormethanol) can attract moisture which leads to separationand formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-age the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoidengine problems, the fuel system should be emptied beforestorage of 30 days or longer.

B. Engine Oil

Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil,(See chart page 16).

C. Cylinder1. Remove spark plug.2. Pour one ounce (29.5 ml) of oil through spark

plug hole in to cylinderTurn ignition key to "START' position for a fewseconds to distribute oil.

Replace with new spark plug.

\

BOTTOMOF CURL

REARSUSPENSIONARM

D_EAR --_GROUNDSUSPENSION LiNETRUNNION

FIGURE 36

NUT "E" ___ REARREAR SUSPENSIONSUSPENSION \ \ ARMTRUNNION

LIFT

.... _, _ BRACKET

FIGURE 37

D. Battery

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE

EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS,FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALSAWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYSWEAR EYE PROTECTION WHENAROUND BATTERIES.

1. Prior to storage, clean terminals and top ofbattery.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable fromnegative side of battery.

3. Disconnect RED battery cable from positiveside of battery.

4. Position cables down and away from battery.

E. General Cleaning

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

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LUBRICATION CHART

Q FRONTBEARING

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FRONT WHEEL QBEARING

Q ENGINE

MOWER CLUTCH

PIVOT Q

Q SAE 30 MOTOR OIL

Q GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

Q REFER TO PAGE 16 FORENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE/REMEDY

WiLL NOT START

WiLL NOT TURN OVER

ENGINE CLICKS BUT WON'T START

HARD TO START

ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER

ENGINE OVERHEATS

Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake position

Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "Disengaged" position

Fii{ Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean ifnecessary). Replace Fuel Fiitero Use Fresh Fuel

._ Check Fuse for fault and replace

,_ Recharge or replace Battery

Check Wiring

_" Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap

Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into brake position

Charge or replace Battery

Move Mower Clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED" position

Replace ignition Switch

=_ Replace interlock Switch(es)

_" Replace Solenoid or Starter

=r Check for fault and replace Fuse

=_" Check at[ Wire Connections and "Ground" Points

Clean Battery Terminals

Replace Starter or Solenoid

Charge or Replace Battery

,e- Check Wire Connections and "Ground" Points

,_ Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position and run starter several timesto clear out gas

Remove Air Filter and clean

Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap

Recharge or replace Battery

_" Cheek the Wiring

_- Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel. Replace Fuel Filter

,r Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor

Major Engine Overhaul

Shift to a lower gear or reduce load

=r Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel

Remove and clean Air Cleaner

Make necessary Carburetor adjustments

_" Clean Air Screen

=_ Add or change oil

_" Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gapCheck for loose wires

_" Replace Fuel Filter

Major Engine Overhaul

,r Shift to lower gear or reduce toad

.=P Clean Air Screen

_" Add or change oil

m- Clean Engine Cooling Fins

=" Remove and clean Muffler or replace

Remove and clean Air Filter

_" Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor

J- Drain and replace oil for proper temperature

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TROUBLESHOOTING ......

NO LIGHTS _ Check Fuse, Switch and Wire Connections. Replace Headlight Bulbs

m- Replace Switch

WON'T CHARGE _ Check Fuse for fault and replace

_" Replace Battery

_r Replace Regulator

t1" Replace Alternator

ENGINE WiLL NOT SHUT DOWN

WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT

UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE

UNEVEN DiSTRiBUTION OF CLIPPINGS

NOTE: This tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensingsystem. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the enginerunning and the mower clutch engaged will shut down the engine.

m_- Check all Wire connections

,_ Check Seat Switch

_- Check Operator Presence Relay

6a=

MOWER BLADES WiLL NOT ROTATE

EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION m-

WiNDROWING STRIPPING OR

DROPPING OF GRASS CLIPPINGS ,r

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UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING

Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position

Check air pressure in Tires

Check front-to-rear and side-to-side Mower adjustment

Use a slower ground speed

Replace Mower Blades

Reinstall Mower Blades with Sharp Edge down

Replace with proper Mower Blades

Readjust Mower Drive BeltClean underside of Mower Deck

Correct Clutch mechanism interference

InstaEi new Mower Drive Belt

Adjust Mower Drive Belt

Replace frozen Mandrel

Replace frozen idler Pulley

Replace bent or unbalanced Blades

Replace Mandrel. Replace Deck

Set Throttle for maximum engine speed

Let grass dry outClean underside of Mower Deck

Readjust Mower front-to-rear and side-to-side

Replace Blades

Readjust Mower front-to-rear and side-to-side

Replace Blades

Replace bent Mandrel(s)

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12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917-2545201 ...........................SCHEMATIC .....................................................................................................................

12V

_ BLACK

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RED

INTERLOCKSWITCHES

FUSE

?___) RED30 AMP

IGNITIONSWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

oFF _G

ON B-L

START B-S

WHFE

IGNITIONB SWFr_U

CLUTCH/BRAKE(PEDALUP)

L

RED

ATTMENTCLUTCH j I

(CLUTCHOFF)WHFE 1

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SOLENOID

SEATSWITCH

(NOTOCCUPIED)

_ IGNITION _UNIT

0-ISPARKPLUG

BLACK

DDDECHARGING

COIL

YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITHA SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM,THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CON NECTEDTO TH E BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIROWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BE-CAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESSOF TH E LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITHTHE ENGINE SPEED, AT IDLESPEED, THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. ASTHE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THELIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIRBRIGHTEST.

3 AMPS DCAT 3600 RPM,BATTERYIN LINE

20VOLTSAC (MIN}

P

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ORANGE _. WHITE AC COILu

_0...._ 0 _ HEADLIGHT

BROWN B_CKtPLIGHT SWITCH

HEADLIGHT

BLACK

WmRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WiRiNG INSULATED CLIPSOR CABLE TIES WERE REMOVED FORSERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE

REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECUREYOUR WiRiNG.

-_ NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS

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KEY PART DESCRiPTiON KEY PARTN O . NO. NO NO

DESCRIPTION

1 7662J Butb, Light2 124108X Harness, Light Socket3 ! 24904X Harness, Wiring4 t093!0x Key, Mo{ded5 1107!2X Switch, Light6 ! 04445X Switch. Interlock

7 7603J Tray, Battery8 109596X Clamp, Hose9 STD365402 * Switch, Ignit_on

!0 108824X Fuse, 30 Amp11 STD55!!25 *Washer, Lock. 1/4! 2 73350400 Nut, Hex Jam 1/4 - 2013 74780408 Bolt, Hex, I/4 - 20 x 1/2 Gr 5

14 STD54t425 * Nut, Keps 1/4 - 2015 4799J Cable Assembly16 11050400 Washer Lock, Ext, Tooth, 1/417 719J Cover, Termina!18 5114J Cable, Batteryt 9 ! 08553X Switch, Interlock20 4207J Cable, Battery2! 74760412 Bolt, Hex, 1/4 20 × 3/4

22 STD551025 ° Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x I6 Ga.23 STD541025 *Nut, Hex I/4-20

24 121265X Battery, 12 V. 30 Amp25 102476X TerminaI Guard

26 123198X Wing Nut !/4 2027 STD55t 125 _ Washer, Lock Hvy Hetical Spring

28 72240460 Bolt - Rd. Hd. Sq. Nk. !/4 - 20 x

7-1/2

29 109081 X Solenoid

30 ! 09787X Bezeg - Ignition

31 109788X Nut, ignition32 7t 92J Cable Tie

33 105687X Tube, P_astic

34 121305X Switch, Plunger

35 STD601005 * Screw,Tap Hex Hd. #10 x 24 UNC36 74641008 Screw - S_otted Pan Hd No. t0-32 x

1/2

37 73951000 Nut Keps No, 10-32 × !/2

38 417 IR Clip insu!ated39 121264X Battery Caps Set40 11 ! 50400 Lockwasher I !4 hternal Tooth

.... 101539X Sheet, {nstructbn, Tractor, 15° - English--- 126718X Owner's Manual

NOTE: AHcomponent dimensions given in U,S. inches,1 inch = 25,4 ram.

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PARTNO. NO. NO. NO.

35 124479X1 t 24497)( Seat 36 124355X2 17490612 Screw, He× Washer Thd Ro!l 37 121306X

3/816 x 3/4 38 124294X3 17490616 Screw. Hex Washer Thd RoH_ng 39 125880X

3/816 × ! 40 t24492X4 ! 055 ! 3X Bracket-P_vot. Seat 41 4900J5 105529X Bolt, Shou!der, 5/I 6 18 42 105809X

6 73680500 Nut Crownlock 5/1618 43 109199X7 124181X Spring, Seat 44 19132012

8 109872X Fender 45 12144OX9 STD523707 * Bo_t, Fin Hex 3/8 x I6 UNC × 3/4 46 121441x

tO 17030808 Screw, Spidedock Hex #8 x 1/2 AB 47 2751R11 73680600 Nut, Crowntock 38"16 48 1913161412 !7490608 Screw, Hex Washer [hd Roll 3/8 49 72170410

16 x 1/2 50 t23976X13 tO9873X Bracket. Fender 51 121251X14 STD512505 * Bok, Fin Hex 1/4 - 20 UNC x 1_ 52 12!250X15 105476X Footrest, L H 53 ! 2 ! 249X

6 105475X Footrest, R H 54 121246X

17 STD533707 , Bolt, RdHdSqNk 3/8 _ 16 UNC x 3/4 55 t24489X19 STD551125 ° Washer, Lock, Hvy Helical Spring 56 124490X20 STD523710 * Bo!t, Fin Hex 3/8 x 16 UNC x 1 57 123913X21 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x !2 Ga. 58 t23914X22 124029X Lens Assembly 59 ! 24040X24 19131210 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga 60 123915X27 124491X Decal, 12 HP 61 105037X28 108631 X Decal, :_ 62 ! 2! ! 44X29 ! 22933X Rive{, Ratchet, Nylon 63 STD52501030 124027X Shield, Hood, Heat 64 1917t 9! 23 ! t 23665X Deflector, Heat 65 ! 06974X32 124025X Hood Assembly 66 75021133 121248x Bushing, Snap

34 STD54!437 * Nut, Crownlock 3/8 x 16 UNC

DESCRgPT!ON

Washer, Black, NylonChassis Assembly

Drawbar

Pan - SeatDecal FenderDecal, Grill Craftsman

Decai. C_utch!Breke

Decal, Chassis, 5 Speed, 38"Decal, V Belt Ground DriveWasher 13/32 × 11/4 x 12 Ga.Guide Belt, Lower, Eng Pulley, LH.Guide Be!t, Lower, Eng. Pulley. RH.C_pWasher 13/32 x l x 14 GaBok, RdHd 1/4 x 20 x 1-!/4Nut, Hex, Lg., FIange, Loc. I/420Strip, Foam

Spring, Seat, CompressbnSpacer, Split

Bracket Switch Mount

Decal Std#e Hood LH.Decal Strpe Hood R.H.Bracket, Pivot, R.H.Bracket, Pivot, L.H.Spring, ExtensbnGrill

Foam, Stnp !8"Bok, ShouMerBo_t, Fin Hex I/2 - 13 UNCx ! Gr. 5Washer 17_32 x 1-3/!6 x 12 Ga.Decal, CautionDecal, USA

NOTE:

A B C D E F G H J

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_6 _)t124 _ 19 _ 1! (_ 34 (_._) 48 _"_ 4411

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.I inch = 25.4 ram.

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KEY PART _$CRIPTION KEY PAAT DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. NO. NO.

I t24!36X Engine, !2 HP, Briggs and Stratton, Model 48 123766X Pulley, id{erNumber 281707, Type Number 0412-01 49 123789X Arm, idler

2 105731x Pulley, Engine 50 STD523715 *Bott, Hex 3/8 !6 × t 1 23 13200300 Elbow - STD 90 3/8 - 18 NPT 51 105709X Spring, Return, CIutch

4 STD551143 ° Washer, Lock, Hvy Helical Spdng 52 1 lOB 12X Washer, Hardened5 74770720 Bo_t, Hex 7/16-20 x 1 !/4 53 12000039 Ring, Klip6 125907X V-Be{t. Drive 54 10571OX Link, Clutch7 125610X Muffler 55 STD561210 * Pin, Cotter !/8 x 3/48 !25593X Gasket 56 123102X Bracket, Clutch9 101326L Deflector, Muffler 57 110437X Rod, Brake

!O 71070510 Hex Hd Cap Screw 5/16 18 x 5/8 58 106888X Spring, Rod, Brake11 STD551!31 "Washer, Lock 5/16 59 73350600 Nut .Jam 3/8 16

12 121218X Keeper, Be_t, Engine 60 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x !6 Ga13 73220500 Nut, Hex 5/16x 18 61 125638X Rod Brake, Parking14 17490620 Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Roiling 62 t24236X Cap Plunger

3/8 × 16 x 1-I/4 63 122424X Shaft. Foot Pedal

15 STD551125 ° Washer, Lock, Hvy. Helical Spring 64 8883R Cover Pedal16 120897X Transaxle, Foote-Dana, 5 Speed, 65 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1 1/4 × !6 Ga

ModetNo. 4360-6 66 STD5718!0 "Pin Roll, 3/16 x 167 120183X Bearing, Nylon

t7 STD523727 " BoR, Hex 3/8 16 x 23/4 _ 68 123583X Key, Square, 2.5 x .1845/.186518 STD541437 . Nut, Crownlock 3/8 16 69 13280324 NippLe, Pipe 3/8 NPT 3"19 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 51!6- 18 70 59192 Cap, Valve20 123666X Pulley, ['ransaxle 71 65139 Stem, Valve21 12000028 Ring, Retmner 72 123969X Tire, Rear22 109167x Bracket Transaxle 73 106108X Rim Assembly, 8", Rear23 STD523710 * Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1 74 109502X Spacer24 17490512 Screw, Hex Washer Thread Rolling 75 736800600 Locknut, Hex, w/washer tn._.rt 378-16

5/16 18 x 3/4 76 12000001 E Ring25 10817tX Support, Batter',/ 77 12!52OX Strap, Torque, TransaxIe26 t23662X Keeper, Belt, LH 78 STD533707 ° Bolt, Carriage 3/8 t6 x 3/4

27 4921H Retainer, Spring 79 1 I0422X Spring Brake28 IO619OX Clamp 80 105706X Bearing29 STD523107 _ Bolt, Hex 5/16 18 x 3/4 81 123205X Retainer Be!t

30 STD541437 _ Nut, Crownlock 3/8 - 16 8 2 17030808 Screw Spider Lock No 8--!831 123770X Strap, Locator X 112 ABTPS32 1236&3X Keeper, Belt, RH 83 1057OOX Spring33 STD523707 °Bott, Hex 3/8-16 x 3/4 84 106919X Plate, Shift34 121748X Washer 25/32 x !-5/8 x 16 Ga 85 19091210 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga35 1O6933X Knob, Shift36 124461X Rod, Shift # 86 11050600 Washer, Lock, Ext _footh 3/8

87 7152J Tube, Tire (not furnished with tractor)37 71040412 Bolt - Hex 1/4-28 x 3/4 88 12!851X Spark Arrester38 105701X Washer Shift Plate

89 STD551062 * Washer 21/32 x 1 x 16 Ga_39 STD561210 "Cotter Pin, 1/8 x 140 19151216 'Washer 15i32 x 3/4 × 16 Ga 90 STD523727 •Bott, Hex 3/8x 16x2_3/44! 104777X Retainer, Belt 9t 104757X Cap, Hub42 17490612 Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Rolling 3/8 92 STD55!025 ° Washer 9/32x5i8x !BGa.

!6 x 3/4 93 2751R Clip, Fuel Line43 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12Ga 94 STD522510 *Bott, Hex Fin 1/4x20UNCxl

44 t05730X Keeper, Belt, Engine 95 13290300 Oil Drain P_ug45 109070x Retainer Belt 96 126685X Decal0 !2 HP, Craftsman, Engine46 447OJ Spacer47 123674X ldter, Fiat _STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY

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KEY PART DESCRIPTOON KEY PART DESCRiPTiONNO, NO. NO. NO,

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100712K100713N100711LSTD55112571070410124030X5479JSTD6t1005

108456X124373X124_36X17490612

6266H124034X124035X12000029570791240G8X122819X104757X

Dash 36 I24033XScrew Truss Hd 5/!6-t8 x 3/4 37 105663XNut Keps 5/!6- 18 38 105664XNvlmer. Snap _n 39 74761060Control Throttle 40 105669XScrew, Hex Thread Cut 4 t 110438x1/4 x 20 x 5/8 42 73901000

Washer 5/8 x 1/4 x t6 Ga. 43 17490508

Boot, Steering ShaftSaddle 44 124037XScrew_ _ Hex Washer Hd Threao 45 3366R

Rolling 3/8-16 x 1 2 46 105715XClip - Insulated 47 120754XDecal _ Steering Whee! Cap 48 19131416Insert - Steering Wheel 49 76020412Nut - Hex Jam Lock 1/2-20 50 ST0551137Washer 2-1/4 51 73610600

Whee_ _ S_.eerm 9 52 t24032XAdapter -. Steenng Wheel 53 105656XLockwasher 1/4 54 105654x

Screw, Socket Hex 1/4 x 20 x 5/8 55 278HBumper, Hood 56 9040HPlug, Button 57 106732XScrew- Hex Self Tap No10 16 x 112 Type ABTPS 58 59192Decal - instruct*on, Uperatpng 59 65139Bushing _ Steenng 60 I24157XBracket _ Steering 6! 121749XScrew -Hex Washer Thread Rothng 63 59904

3/8 16 x 314 Type TTBearing - Thrust 64 121748XGear .. Seclor 65 STD551231

Shaft, Support 66 110307XKhp Ring 6 / I 9272016Washer, Hardened 68 !21232X

Shaft, Steering, LowerScrew, SpecialOap, Hub

Shaft, Pi,_man ,,o.Support Sadd_,_ Rea_

Support Saddle FrontBolt- Hex 518-11 x 3-3/4

Axle - Front

Spacer, Beanng, Front Axle

Nut- Lock Flange 5/8_-11

Screw- Hex Washer Thread Rolhnq

5/16-18 x 1/2 _rype 1 T,

Gear Pmror

Beadng

Rod- TEe

Bush n.q

,^7asher 13/32 x 7/8 x !6 GaP,n _- Cotter 1/8 x 3/4

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Nut, Fin Hex 3/8 x 24 UNFLLnk- Drag

Spindle _ L H.

Spmdf_'- R,H, _ t"_'>SLW

F_ttmg _ Grease

Beanng - Flange

R_m-. 6' Front ([nc 2 Each Key

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(;ap - Valve

Stem-- Valve

Tire, Front ,_"s, -_' L_. _ ,',,.

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Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga,* Washer Lock, Int !ooth 5/16

Stop, Mower Clutch

Wasner 2//32 x 1+1/4 x 16 Ga

Cap, Spindle

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KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. NO. NO.

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19091416122795X121794X124031X01219211416STD581062122365X122512X17490412

105736X5320R120183X105839X105838XSTD551025122507X105751X

Lever, Clutch, Mower 32 122364X Plunger

Knob 33 125631X Grip, Handle

Bolt, Shoulder 34 4939M Retainer, Srp_ng

Nut. Crowntock 3/8-16 35 t t0029X Link, Lift

Bracket, Switch, Interlock 36 110447X Trunnion. Lift

Washer 17112 x 15/16 x 16 Ga. 37 1!044BX Dnk, Lift, AdlustableScrew, Hex, Tapping, NO 10-24 x 38 121598X Arm, Suspenston, R.H.

!/2 39 105848X Bolt. Shoulder, 3/8-16

Support, Lever, Clutch 40 121599X Arm, Suspension, L,H.

Cap, Fuel 41 t06308X Trunnion, Lift, Lower

Tank, Fuel 42 STD541050 " Nut Hex ]/2- ! 3

Line, Fuel 43 9! 35R Retainer, SpringGrommet 44 19171516 Washer 17/32 x 15/16 x 16 Ga

Clamp Hose 45 492 ! H Retainer, Spr*ng

Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Rolling 46 _05864x Bracket Suspension3/8 x 16 x 3/4 47 106444X Bracket BellcrankWasher 9112x 7/8x 16Ga. 48 STD523707 *Bolt, He× 3/8 16 x 3/4

Panel, Dash, L H 49 109728X Bellcrank Assembly

Cover. Access 50 STD56t210 * P,n, Cotter !/8 x 3/4

Panel, Dash, R H 51 124444X Rod, Ctutch, Primary

Washer 21112x7/8x 16Ga. 52 19131410 Washer 13/32 × 7/8 × 10 Ga

E Ring 53 122514X Rod Assembly Lever

Button, Plunger 54 105767x Pm GrooveSpring, Compression 55 124446X Spnng ExtensionScrew, Hex Washer Thd. Rolling 56 72140606 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

1/4-20 X 3/4 57 108236× Bracket _ Switch

Shield, Heat 59 110739x Washer Spr_ng

Clip, insulated 60 73980600 Nut Flangetock 3/8-16

Bearing, Nylon 61 73360700 Nut Hex ,Jam 7f 16-20

Receptacle, 1/4Turn 62 73710700 Nut, Crowntock 7/16-20

Retainer, 1/4 TurnWasher 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.Shaft. Lift

Stud, 1/4 Turn "STANDARD HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.1 inch ,_ 25.4 ram.

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KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTIONNO. NO. NO. NO.

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t06085× V-Belt 38 121263X121259X Housing 39 191320128417J Runner, R.H 40 STD551137 *73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/816 41 STD62371519111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga 42 108250X72140505 Bolt, CarL, 5/16 18 x 5/8 43 108235X1058_X Bracket, Deflector 44 4921H110452X Puahnut 45 6404J

106734X Spring, Deflector 46 124066X106735X Rod - Hinge 47 76020615t06736X Deflector Shield 48 !08247X105814X Decal, V-Belt Mower Drive 49 72140606105304X Cap 50 I08243X!05662X Link, Parallel 5! 108241X105744X Pin Hinge, Front 52 105857X105872X Stop, Link 53 108673X109835X Pin - Hinge, Rear 54 106578XSTD523707 * Bolt 3/8-16 x 3/4 55 106463X73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 56 108249XI09598X Bracket, Lift, RH 57 106456X109597X Bracket, Lift, L.H 58 100672KSTD533107 * Bolt, Cart 5/16 18 x 3/4 59 100673L3713J Decal_ Instruction Caution 60 19131614109503X Support, Arm 61 74760688109504X Stop, Deck, Front 62 7631J

...... Decal Safety Standard Not Serviced 63 19111016123204X Guide Belt 64 7214061074760632 Bolt 3/8-16 × 2 65 12!343X123553X Arm, Idler 66 1223!4X

106902X Spacer - Retainer 67 STD560907 *_21316× Pulley Idler 68 7211050610_513X Washer, Wear, 1/16 69 74760412102_9X Keeper, Belt 70 t09893X121_7X Mandrel Assembly 71 7368040010(_68L Ptete, Support Mandrel 72 110445X17490614 Screw, He× Washer Hd. 3/8 × 16 x 7/8 73 STD551037 *17490620 Screw, He× Washer Hd. 3/8 x 16 × t-1/4

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BladeWasher 13/32 x t 1/4 x 12 GaWasher, Lock 3/8Bolt, Hex, 3/8-24 x 1 1/2 Gr 5

Spring, ExtensionRod Clutch, MowerSpring RetainerSpacer 1/2 x 9/16Rock Shaft AssemblyPin, Cotter, 3/16 x 1

Rod, Brake, PrimaryB61t, Carr 318 16 x 3/4Bracket, Pivot, R HBracket, Pivot, L.H

Bracket, Suspension, Rear, RHBracket, Suspension, Rear, L.HBrake AssemblyRod, Brake, Secondary, LHRod, Brake, Secondary, R.HBracket, Brake, PivotSpacer, Brake

Bracket, SupportWasher !3/32 × 1 x !4 GaBolt, 3/8-16 x 5-1/2Runner, L.HWasher 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 GaBolt, 3/8-16 x 1 1/4Decal WarningSpacerPin, Cotter, 3/32 x 1/2

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 18 x 3/4Bolt Hex t/4 20 x 3/4Washer, SpecialNut, Crownlock 1/420

Plate, Support, Mandrel, LH.Washer 13732 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

Mower Assembiy, Complete

* STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.1 inch = 25.4 mm.

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.......REPAIR PARTS12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917.254520TRANSAXLE FOOTE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-6

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TRANSAXLE

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRiPTiONNO. NO. NO. NO,

1 120458X2 2274J

3 680034 !05904X5 105905X6 120460X7 120461X8 t20462X8 120463X8 120464X8 120465X8 120466X8 838188 120467X9 2286J

10 2267J11 3413Jtl 2233J11 2232J11 2231J11 2230J1! 2229J11 2228J1I 2227J11 2226J11 105906X12 6725J13 120415XI4 2257J15 110077X16 110078X17 105909X18 105910X19 I05911X20 t08976X2! 105913X22 120468X23 2242J24 120469X25 2244J26 105916X27 120470X28 110070X29 t08977X30 120405X3t 108980X32 !20406X33 108455X34 105923X35 105925X36 2232J37 108978X38 110079X

Housing, Upper 39Screw, Tapping, 40

1/4-20 x .734 Lg. 41Ball, Detent 42Spring, Detent 43Screw, Set 43Ass y., Shifter 43O-Ring 43Washer, Plain, .505 x .942 x .006 43Washer, Plain, .505 x .942 x .010 43Washer. Plain, .505 x .942 x .015 43Washer, Plain, .505 x .942 x .020 43Washer, Plain, .505 x .942 x .026 43Washer, Plain, .505 x .942 x .030 43Washer, Plain, .505 x .942 x .040 43Ring, Retaining 43Ring, Retaining 43Washer, Plain, .632 x 1.00 x ,0!0 44Washer, Plain, .632 x 1.00 x .020 45Washer Plain, .632 x 1.00 x .026 46Washer. Plain, .632 x !.00 x .03t 47Washer. Plain, .632 x 1.00 x .036 48Washer, Plain..632 x 1.00 x .041 49Washer. Plain, .632 x 1.00 x .046 50Washer. Plain, .632 x 1.00 x .050 5!Washer, Plain..632 x 1.00 x .060 52Washer, Plain..632 x 1.00 x .082 53O-Ring 54Washer. Plaim .632 x 1.38 x ,046 55Key, Woodruff. #9 56Ass'y., Kit, Input Shaft 57Pinion. Bevel. 14T. 58Ring, Retaining 59Chain, 24 Pitches 60Bearing, Flange 61Gear, Spur, 14T. 62Collar, Clutch 63Key, Clutch 64Key, Woodruff, #3 65Shaft, Intermediate 66Key. Woodruff #61 67Ring, Retaining 68Sprocket, 18T. 69Spacer 70Gear, Spur, 37T, 71Gear, Spur, 30T, 72Gear, Spur, 25T.Gear, Spur, 22T. 73Gear, Spur, 19T 74Spacer, 1.13 x 1.50 x .375 75Washer, Plain, .640 x 1,37 x .061Washer, Plain, .632 x !.00 x .026Spacer, .630 x !.00 x .169Ass'y., Gear, Combo., 12T. &35T.

"Use in various combinations to maintain proper clearances**Order Key No 15.

12047tX120472X105928X110084X108983X105930X105931X105932X3417J106097X2264J106098X2265J106586X106587X106588X2263J120473X105933X!20407X106589X120408X105937X105936X2226J2272J2263J120474X110081X!05941X1!0071X120952X110082X120475X120476X120961X64260108989X120953X120954X120955X108992X108996X120956X73810500106596X

120993X!20951X120416X

Shaft, IdlerSpacer, .635 x .875 x .755Sprocket, 9TGear, Bevel, 42T,Washer, Plain, .758 x 1.12 x .010Washer, Plain, .758 x 1.12 x .015Washer Plain, .758 x 1.12 x .020Washer, Plain, .758 x 1.12 × .025Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x ,020Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .025Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .031Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .035Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .040Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .045Washer Plain, ,758 x 1.25 x .050Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .055Washer Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .062Shaft, DriveGear. Spur, 12T.Gear, Spur, 20T.Gear, Spur, 25T.Gear, Spur, 28T.Gear. Spur. 31T.Spacer, .781 x 1.00 x .375Washer, Plain, .632 x 1.00 × .060Seal, FeltWasher, Plain, .758 x 1.25 x .062Axle, L.H.Gear, Miter. 15T.Ring, RetainingGear, Spur. 32T.Shaft. CrossGear, Miter, 15T.Axle. R. H,

Housing, LowerPuck, FrictionDisc, BrakeSpacerAss'y, Jaw, BrakePin. Dowel

Screw, Tapping, 5/16 - 18 x 2.25Lever, ActuatingWasher, Plain..321 x 1.00 x .055Bracket. Anti-RotationNut, Lock 5/16-24

Screw, Tapping, 5/16 - 18 x 1.44Lg.Washer, Plain, .343 x .81 x .059Puck, FrictionGrease

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY

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PART DESCRiPTiON KEY PART

NO. NO. NO.

93705 Screw-Hex Head 57 291675223752 Guard-Flywheel 58 490452490854 Housing-Blower 59 27191693158 Screw-Blower Housing Mounting

Sem 27199693535 Screw-Sem (3/4" Long)223726 Retainer-Fan 271997280687 Fan-Flywheel398525 Insulator Assembly 60 29226092791 Washer Lock- Shakeproof 61 9363093722 Terminal-Spade 62 2682890576 Nut-Hex. 8-32 63 26224626157 Spring-Throttle Adjustment 64 26224790200 Screw-Machine, Fill. Hd. 8-32 x t/2" 65 6590693572 Screw-Carburetor 66 22! 596491594 Plate-Governor Control (Choke-A- 67 262248

Matic) 68 262135260695 Spring Governor 69 490466221535 Clamp Casing93496 Screw-Sem262348 Link Governor 70 262243260584 Spring Governor Link 71 94160492325 Flywheel and Ring Gear Assy,- 72 394661

Magneto 394662399676 Gear-Ring (Includes Mounting 394663

Parts) 394664261623 ** Bearing Cylinder 73 394665391086 Seal Oil 392331490450 Cylinder Assembly 39! 781231597 Bushing-Governor Crank (1/4" I.D.) 391782491323 Seal-Oil 39178393307 Retainer-E-Ring 74 26092493306 Cotter Hair Pin 75 299691222450 Washer-Governor Crank (1/4" t.D.) 391286231058 Crank-Governor(l/4" dia.) 76 490348490927 Lever Assy,-Governor (For 1/4" dia. 490469

Crank)92613 Bolt Governor Lever 77 92909231082 Nut-Hex, 10-24 78 222299212359 Link-Counterweight 79 8983893875 Screw-Counterweight (1) 80 66538298909 ,Pin Counterweight (1) 81 93723399891 Counterweight Assembly 82 802592491255 Decal (Label) Kit490525 Gasket Set 83 491491490815 Oil Slinger, Governor Gear and 84 491490

Bracket Assembly 85 26196127803 * Gasket-Valve Cover 231218391406 Breather Assembly280100 Tube-Breather 86 21094093394 Screw-Sem 87 261463490327 Cap and Dipstick-Oi! Filler 88 271866270920 Seal-Oil Filler Cap 89 22371593304 Screw Clamp Mtg. 90 93163223721 Clamp-Oil Filler Tube 91 398808490474 Fill Group Oil 92 492341280741 Tube-Oil Filler 93 9338168838 Seal-Filler Tube 94 19203222698 Key Flywheel 95 221798212897 Gear-Cam94305 Screw-Base Mounting Sem91084 Plug Fill Drain

DESCRIPTION

Seal-OilBase-Engine

* Gasket-Crankcase Cover-!/64"thick

* Gasket-Crankcase Cover-.005"thick

* Gasket-Crankcase Covero.009"thickRotocoil Exhaust ValveRetainer-Exhaust Valve Rotocoil (2)Spring-Exhaust ValveValve-ExhaustValve-IntakeSpring-Intake ValveRetainer-Intake ValveTappet-ValveGear-TimingCrankshaftNOTE: Order Part Number 94196For Timing Gear KeyEccentricPin-EccentricPiston Assy.-StandardPiston Assy.-010" O.S.Piston Assy,-,020" OS.Piston Assy.-.030" O.S.Ring Set-Piston Std.Chrome Ring Set-Standard SizeRing Set-Piston-.010" O.S.Ring Set-Piston-.020" O.S.Ring Set-Piston-.030" O.S,Lock-Piston PinPin Assembly-Piston-StandardPin Assembly-Piston-.005" O.S.Rod Assembly-ConnectingConnecting Rod with .020"Undersize Crank Pin Bore,Screw-Connecting RodLock-Connecting Rod-ScrewWrench-Spark PlugElbow-Spark PlugScrew Cylinder Head (3" long),Plug Spark (Resistor Type) (1-1/2"high)Head-CylinderCover-Cylinder HeadGuide-Exhaust ValveGuide-Intake Valve (Brass)See Repair ManualSeat-Exhaust Valve (Standard)Seat-Intake Valve (Standard)

* Gasket Cylinder HeadShield-CylinderScrew Cylinder Shield Mtg, SemWire-GroundArmature-MagnetoScrew-Armature Mounting SemPuller FlywheelTermina!-Ignition Cable

* Included in Gasket Set--Part No. 490525** Requires Special tools for Installation

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ENGINE BR|GGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 281707, TYPE NUMBER 0412-01

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO, NO. NO.

1 93535 Screw-Sere 31 394698 Carburetor Overhaul Kit2 Motor-Starting(12 Volt) See Chart 32 270382 Washer-Choke Shaft

on Bottom of Page for Replacement 33 91920 Screw-Machine, Fill. Hd. 8-32 xParis. 5/8"

3 93984 Screw-Sem 34 222010 Valve-Choke4 490324 Cover-Starter (includes Mounting 35 26157 Spring-Throttle Adjustment

Screws) 36 93043 Pin-Throttle Stop5 212706 Knob-Air Cleaner 37 299740 1-Nozzle-Carburetor6 231532 Nut-Air Cleaner Mtg. 38 292681 1 Valve Assembly-Carburetor Idle7 94249 Washer-Air Cleaner 39 93499 Screw-Throttle and Choke Valve8 223700 Cover-Air Cleaner Mtg Sere9 94248 Stud-Air Cleaner 40 211712 Stop-Throttle

10 491519 Cartridge-Air Cleaner 41 261116 Spring-Choke Return11 491877 Body-Air Cleaner 42 390684 Shaft and Lever-Choke12 94018 Screw-Air Cleaner Sere 43 2!1960 Venturi Carburetor13 93805 Screw-Sem 44 221997 1-Plug-Welch14 222562 Screen-Flush Rotating 45 490473 Body Assembly-Carburetor15 280848 Spacer 46 271853 Washer-Throttle Shaft Seal (Foam)16 92284 Nut-Hex. 47 398970 Seal-Throttle Shaft17 220865 Washer-Spring 48 491006 Shaft and Lever-Throttle18 222561 Cup-Screen Mounting 49 270511 1-Gasket-Float Bowl19 393295 Stator-Alternator (Tri-Circuit) 50 299707 Float-Carburetor20 93621 Screw-Sere 51 222433 Valve-Throttle21 261610 Link-Choke 52 231323 1-Screw-Nozzle22 394890 Regulator-Alternator ( 9 Amp) 53 221995 Bowl-Float23 93559 Screw-Regulator 54 230896 1-Pin-Float Hinge24 394358 Filter-Fuel (In Fuel Line) 55 491031 Carburetor Assembly25 93053 Clamp-Fuel Pipe 56 394681 1-Valve-Fuel Inlet26 393815 Line-Fuel (11" long) (Cut to Suit) 57 222311 Bracket-Carburetor27 67218 Connector-Fuel Pipe 58 396568 Valve-Needle28 93572 Screw-Carburetor 59 222014 1 Washer-Float Bowl29 270872 * Gasket-Carburetor Mounting

30 93357 Screw-Carburetor Mtg. NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches.

1 inch = 25.4 mm

K_ NumberStarter Motor Mfr. andMotor Model Number

Briggs & "[ Housing

Stratton _

2

Motor andDrive Ass'y.

394805

61 64 70

Thru Brush DriveBolt Ass'y. Ass'y.

*Includes B_sh Set**Includes # 398003

# 280104#490467# 94288

94003 395538490421"*

Clutch AssemblyGearRetainer and PinRoll Pin

(Key No, 67)(Key No. 68)(Key No. 60)(Key No. 69)

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Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your Crsftsman Lawn Tractor....Sea_ offe_ aw_e _ with .....

you. This list was current at the time of publication: however, itmay change in future years w more attachments may oo aeaea, changes(ir_uding changes in the stock number) may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available.

Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indited) and are designed for easyattaching and detaching. You may order these attachments at most Sears retail stores, catalog sales offices, and through the catalog.

PER_NF.._ BAGGER lets you cotle_ grass clippings and leaves for a healthier nearer-looking lawn. Two Permane× containers hold 30°gaUon plastic bags. Stock number 71-24940

LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves.

71-24030 30-in. 9.0 cu. ft.

71-24032 32-in. 10.0 cu. ft.

71-24033 High-Performance 32 in. 11.5 cu. ft.

71-24038 38-in. 12.5 cu. ft.

LAWN VACS for powerful collections of heavy grass clippings and leaves. Wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach places.

71-24.52 3HP 12 bu. 71-26471 chute

CARTS make hauling easy.

71-24353

71-24354

71-24355

71-24358

4 cu. ft. 400 lb. Dump cart

10 cu. ft. 1,000 lb. Hauling cart

10 cu. ft. 1,000 lb. Dump cart

14 cu. ft. 1,250 lb. Dump cart

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18 inch diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 lb. of weight. Rounded edges _revent

harm to turf. Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum. Stock number 7! -24084.

SPREADER]SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kitling easy. Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-icers and sand.

71-24194 Drop type, 38 inch. 12 in. semi-pneumatic wheels. 100 lb. capcity steel hopper.

71-24394 Broadcasts over a 5 to 8 foot swath. 70 lb. capacity steel hopper. Noncorrosive spreading spinner, nylon gear box,stainless steel shaft.

71-24395 Broadcasts 8 to 10 foot swath. 160 lb. cspacity.No-rust polypropylene hopper and impeller. Vinyl hopper cover.

CORING AERATORtakes smallplugs out of soil to allow moisture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24 hardened steel coringtips. 150 lb. capacity weight tray. Stock number 71-24351

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Tapered 2.5" steel spikes mounted on 10-in. diameter discs puncture holes insoil at close intervals to let moisture soak it. Steel weight tray for increased ponetratlon. Stock number 71-2435.

DETHATCHER loosens and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pick up. Twenty spring tine teeth. Useful to prepare bare

areas for reseeding. 40 inch rear mount: Stock number 71-24313.38 inch front mount: Stock number 71-24301.

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the tractor battery orother 12-volt source, includes booms for automatic sprayingwhen pulling, and hand held wand for spot spraying. Wand has adjustable spray pattern. For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides,

and liquid fertilizers.

71-2458 50 psi maximum pressure with 12 foot wand length. Sprays up to 25 feet with wand.

71-24398 25 psi maximum pressure with 10 foot wand length. Sprays up to 18 feet with wand.

SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14 inch high, 42 inch wide blade clears 38 inch path when angled left or right. Raises, lowers withside lever. Adjustable skids: repJaceable, reversible scraper bar. (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weight). Stock number71-24407.

SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type auger handles powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin arangement.Discharge chute adjusts to 210 degree arc from tractor seat. 6-inch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 ftoLift controlled at tractor seat.(Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weight). Stock No. 71-24072.

TiRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross links give smooth r_de,outstanding traction. Stock No. 71-24952.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materials. In pairs. Stock No. 71-24434 (30

lb. each)

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel frame, ABS plastic top; clear p_astic windshield offers 360 degree visebility.Hinged metal frame doors with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry. Remove vinyl and windshield for use as sun protector in summer. StockNo. 71-24! 71.

Optional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/tempered solid safety glass windshied with hand operated wiper (Stock No. 71-26168); 12-voltamber caution light for mounting on cab top (Stock No. 71-26169).

TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather. Made of Evolution 3 fabric (water-repellent, extremely breathable, light weight, so_t, non-abrasivo, p_ in all temperatures, durab_, st_dn-tear-puncture resistant, wiU n_ shdnk or stretch). Stock No. 71-24601.

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITHSKY LiNE OR TREE.

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MODEL NO.917.254520

HOW TO ORDERREPAIR PARTS

12.0 P ICELECTRIC START

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DECKTRANSAXLE

TRACTOR

Each Tractor has its own model number. Each Engine has its ownmodel number.

The model number for your Tractor will be found on the Model Platelocated under the seat.

The model number for your Engine will be found on the Blower Housing.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co.Service Centers and most Retail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWINGINFORMATION:

• PRODUCT - 12 H.P. LAWN TRACTOR

• MODEL NUMBER - 917.254520

. ENGINE MODEL NUMBER - 281707, TYPE NUMBER 0412-01

• PART NUMBER

o PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears hasservice units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians.., profes_sional technicians specifically tr,_iried to insure that we meet our pledgeto you, we service what we soU.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, |L 60684 U°S.A°

126718XOE 2.5.90 PRINTED IN U.S.A.