Craftsman 917.259592 Owner's Manual

[RR r Zli4 II ii MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 OWNER'S MANUAL = Assembly Operation Customer Responsibilities Â® Service and Adjustments Repair Parts For answers to your questions about this product, Call: 1-800-659-5917 Sears Craftsman He_p Line 5 am 5 pm, Mon Sat CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800 659-5917
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers & IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS COULD RESULT iN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH. I. GENERAL OPERATION Â° 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 p_cked up and thrown by the blade. ,* Be surethe areais clearof other peopfe before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the areaÂ° â¢ Never carry passengers. - Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Afways look down and behind before and while backing. â¢ Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place = Slow down before turning. o Never leave a running machine unattended.. Atways turn off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys before dismounting. ,, Turn off blades when not mowing â¢ Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. â¢ Mow only in daylight or good artificial light â¢ Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs - Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways., o Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a trailer or truck il. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury or deathÂ° All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow iL DO: o Mow up and down slopes, not across. â¢ Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree {imbs, etc â¢ Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. . Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope.. Â° Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel weights or counterweights to improve stability.. â¢ Use extra care with grass catchers or other attachments. These can change the stability of the machine. Â° Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. â¢ Avoid starting or stopping on a slope If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. DO NOT: â¢ Do not turn on slopes unfess necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. â¢ 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 â¢ Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding â¢ Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the ground â¢ Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes, !11. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children wilt remain where you last saw them . Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult,, â¢ Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area., â¢ Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. â¢ Never carp:/children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation . Never allow children to operate the machine. â¢ Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision. IV. SERVICE = Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuets They are flammable and vapors are expfosive, Use only an approved container Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke. Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater o Never run a machine inside a closed area. = Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition. â¢ Never tamper with safety devices_ Check their proper operation regularly. â¢ Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buitd-up CIean oil or fuel spiltage Allow machine to coo[ before storing â¢ Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object Repair, if necessary, before restarting â¢ Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine runningÂ° Â° Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or aflow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts, when nec- essary, â¢ Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them, . Check brake operation frequently Adjust and service as required. Look for this symbol to point out important | safety precautions. It means 1 CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!_I YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. i iii 1,1,111 i, nml,rl ilU ,lun ! CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug I wire and place wire where it cannot contact I- spark plug in order to prevent accidental ! starting when setting up, transporting, I adjusting or making repairs. I If mill III II Ulnl'n' A WARNING A The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproduc- tive harm. , iiii i, i,u
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and performanceÂ° Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Cen- ter/Department. We have competent, well-trained tech- nicians and the proper tools to service or repair this trac- tor. Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor prop- erly_ Always observe the "SAFETY RULES", MODEL NUMBER 917259592 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WiLL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sears maintenance agreement is available on this prod- uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details= CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES o Read and observe the safety rules. â¢ Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor o Follow the instructions under "Customer Responsibili- ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS -IORSEPOWER: 15 5 GASOLINE CAPACITY 3,5 GALLONS AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR O_L TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE IOW-30 (above 32Â°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32Â°F) OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4,0 PINTS W/O FILTER: 35 PINTS SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC (GAP: 040") VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD: 55 REVERSE: 24 TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 3 AMPS BATTERY 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS BATTERY: AMPtHR: 30 MIN CCA: 240 CASE SIZE: U1R BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT LBS WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cow ered land un ess the engine's exhaust system is equipped w th a spark arrester meet ng applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator. tn the state of California the above is required by taw (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other states may have s m ar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Authorized Service Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of this manual). i , ,,,,, ,n,,,,,nr i i, i, nl,,n,iHii LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or repiace, free of charge, any pads found to be defective in material or workmanship This Warranty does not cover: â¢ Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc. . Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass â¢ Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the owner's manual . Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety (g0) days from date of purchase, if any batter,/included with this riding equipment proves defective in materiaE or workmanship and our testing determines the battery wilt not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN R1DING EQUIPMENT tS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER., AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIP- MENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER, (IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS 1N THE UNITED STATES "['his Warranty gives you specific lega! rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.., D/8t7 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, tL 60179 ,,,,,,J,u,,H i i m' i 3
lU,, u, TABLE OF CONTENTS ..... i nlll i SAFETY RULES .......................................... ;. ................. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......................................... 5 ASSEMBLY .............................................................. 7-10 OPERATION ........................................................... 11-16 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 21-27 STORAGE ................................................................... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ................. ,; .......................... 29-30 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................. 32-49 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 50-55 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................ BACK COVER iNDEX A Accessories ......................................... 5 Adjustments: Brake ......................................... 24 Carburetor ................................. 27 Mower Front-To-Back ........................ 22 Side-To-Side ........................... 22 Throttle Control Cabte ............... 27 Air Filter, Engine .................................... 20 Air Screen, Engine ............................. 19 Assembly .................................. 7-10 B Battery: Charging ............................................ 8 Cleaning ......................................... 1 8 Starting with Weak Battery ........ 26 Storage ..................................... 28 Terminals ............................... 1 8 Belt: Motion Drive Removal/Replacement .......... 24 Mower Belt(s) RemovaVReplacement ........... 23 Blade: Sharpening ..................................... 18 Replacement ....................................... 18 Brake Adjustment ................................ 24 C Carburetor Adjustment ............................. 27 Controls, Tractor .............................. 12 Customer Responsibilities ............. 17-20 Engine: Air Filter ...................................... 20 Air Screen ...................................... 19 Cooling Fins ............................... 20 Engine Oil ......................... 15,19 Fuel Filter ........................................ 20 Spark Plug(s) .......................... 20 Tractor: Battery ........................................ 18 Blade ...................................... 18 Lubrication Chart ........................ 17 Maintenance Schedule ................. 17 Tire Care ............................. 8,I8,25 Transaxle .................................... 19 Cutting Height, Mower ......................... 13 E Electrical: Interlocks and Relays ................. 26 Schematic ....................................... 31 Wiring Diagram .......................... 32 Engine: Air Filter ......................................... 20 Air Screen ....................................... t9 Cooling Fins .............................. 20 Oil Change .............................. 19 Oil Level ..................................... 19 Oil Type .................................. 15,19 Preparation .................................. 15 Repair Parts ........................... 50-55 Starting ...................................... 1 5 Storage ............................................. 28 F Fitter: Air Filter ....................................... 20 Fuel ........................................ 20 Fuel: Type .......................................... 15 Storage ................................. 28 Fuse ..................................................... 26 H Hood Removal/Installation .................... 26 L Leveling Mower Deck ..................... 22 Lubrication: Chart ............................................. t 7 Engine ......................................... 19 M Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17 Mower: Adjustment, Front-to*Back ............ 22 Adjustment, Side4o-Side ............. 22 Blade Replacement ...................... 18 Blade Sharpening ....................... 18 Cutting Height ............................. 13 Installation .................................... 29 Operation ...................................... 14 Removal .......................................... 21 Mowing Tips .......................................... 16 Muffler ..................................................... 20 Spark Arrester ........................... 3,40 Oil: O Cold Weather Conditions ....... 15,19 Engine ........................................ 19 Storage ........................................ 28 Operation .......................................... 12-16 Operating Mower .............................. 14 Options: Accessories ................................. 5 Spark Arrester .......................... 3,40 P Parking Brake .................................... 12-13 Parts Bag ............................................... 6 Parts, Replacement/Repair ............ 32-49 Product Specifications ............................ 3 R Repair Parts ................................ 32-55 Safety Rules ........................................... 2 Seat ............................................................ 8 Service and Adjustments ............... 21_27 Carburetor ........................................ 27 Fuse ............................................... 26 Hood Removal/Installation ........... 26 Motion Drive Belt Removal/Replacement ............... 24 Mower Belt(s) Removal/Replacement ............... 23 Mower Adjustment Front4o-Back ........................ 22 Side-to-Side ........................... 22 Mower Removal/Installation ......... 21 Tire Care ................................... 8,18,25 Slope Guide Sheet ................................. 59 Spark Plug(s) ......................................... 20 Specifications ........................................ 3 Starting the Engine .............................. 15 Steering Wheel ................................... 7,25 Stopping the Tractor ....................... t3 Storage .................................................... 28 T Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 27 Tires ........................................... 8,18,25 Trouble Shooting Chart .................. 29-30 Transaxle ............................................... 19 W Warranty .................................................. 3 Wiring Diagram ......................................... 32 Wiring Schematic ....................................... 31
AND ATTACHMENTS i ,, i i .... These accessories and attachments were available through most Sears retail outlets and service centers when the tractor was purchased. Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor. ENGINE MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER BLADES BELTS PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help you. This list was current at the time of publication; however, it may change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model Contact your nearest Sears store for the accessories and attachments that are available for your tractorÂ° Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy attaching and detaching. AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn. Ta- pered 2 5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in_ Steel weight tray for increased penetration BAGGER {ets you col{ect grass cllppings and leaves for a healthier, nearer looking fawn Two Permanex containers hold 30-gallon piastic bags. BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes avai]abfe, plus accessories such as side panel kits, too[ caddy, cart cover, protective mat and dolly_ CORING AERATOR takes stoat[ plugs out of soil to allow mois- ture and nutrients to reach grass roots 36*inch swath. 24 hardened steel coring tips_ I50 fb. capacity weight tray. 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 pufl-behind attachments at once, such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rotlers, carts or other heavy attachments). GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain For mower decks not so equipped. MULCH RAKF_JDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup Twenty spring line teeth.. Useful to prepare bare areas for seeding, Avail able for front or rear mounting, HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and tosses thatch into large hopper. Mounts behind tractor MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed, lets you mutch discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without changing blades. For models not equipped as 3-ira1 Convedib e mowers See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this manual RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a pickup truck Use with 2 x 8 or2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs. of weight. Rounded edges prevent harm to turf Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum.. SNOW BLADE for snow removat only, 14-inch high, 48qnch wide blade clears 42-inch path when angled left or right. Raises, lowers with side lever. Adjustab{e skids; replaceable, reversible scraper bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight..) SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type augerhandtes powdery and wettheavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat, 6-inch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet.. Lift controlled at tractor seat, (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear drawbar weight.) SPRAYERS use 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 for spot spraying. Wand has adjustable spray pattern For applying herbicides, insecti- cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers. SPREADER/SEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill- ing easy, Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de- icers and sand. SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36qnch 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 convert unit for dethatching, aerating, hilling..without tools TIRE CHAINS are heavy du_y; closely spaced extra-large cross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabric over tubular steel frame, ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree visibility Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun protector in summer. Optional accessories include: tinted/ tempered solid safety glass windshiefd with hand operated wiper; 12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top. VACS for powerful collection of heavy grass clippings and leaves. Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach places VAC/CHIPPER includes a chipper-shredder. WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications. Uses (1) 55 fb weight WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy materia]s
=1 ,= =,,= i= = n'ul ,'='="' Parts Bag contents shown full size CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK = = ,,, , m (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 (1) Knob ('1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x '12 Ga. (2) Lock Washers #10 (2) Screws #'t0 x 5/8 (2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge (2) Weld Nuts #10 @ (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 (2) Lock Washers 1/4 m ,(2) Flex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x 16Ga, i ,,u_,, ,r Parts packed separately in carton Seat Mulcher Steering Plate Wheel Video Cassette Manual , ,,,, , t'itr It,' Parts Bag i n'lu"u , ;iq u,-,,,t,l_! i, '== Parts bag contents not shown full size i, ,,r_r =lrl , Â© &--_ (2) Center.- (2) Shoulder lock Nuts Bolts Assemblies 2) Washers 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge '_ Steering Wheel Insert (2) Keys ' i . . Slope Sheet Steering Sleeve
ASSEMBLY , u i1,11 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, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely, Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightnessÂ° TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed (2) 7/16" wrench Utility knife (1) 3/4" socket w/drive ratchet Tire pressure gauge Phillips screwdriver When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel) TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Â° Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6)Â° â¢ Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners of carton, and lay panels flat. - Remove mower and packing materials,, . Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove. BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) . Remove locknut and large flat washer from steering shaft. - Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing straight forward, â¢ Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft,. . Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left to right) and slide onto adapter., o Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer previously removed, Tighten securely, . Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel â¢ Remove protective materials from tractor hood and grill IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID, _ / STEERING _,//_ WHEEL INSERT _ LOCKNUT LARGE WASHER ...... S EERING STEERING _ '-_ WHEEL _"_j / STEERING SHAFT ADAPTER _" _" â¢ _ / /STEERING ,..:" 1_t/ / SLEEVE . / _ _." , / / _ xt I" t t 7 / t ! ! ! if I 1 FIG, I TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera- tion section for location and function of con- trols) , Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment lift lever to its highest position_ = Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake pedal = Place freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation sectior_ of this manual),, = Roll tractor backwards off skid 7
i , i iii i, i,, , iii Â¸ ii iii ,i ,i , ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR INSTALL SEAT (See Fig, 3) CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2) CAUTION: Do not short battery termi- nals by allowing a wrench or any other object to contact both terminals at the same time. Before connecting battery, remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands, rings, etcÂ° Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from acciden- tal grounding. - Lift hood to raised position_ o Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard. â¢ If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps. o First connect RED battery cable to positive ( ) batter,/ terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer a'nd hex nut as shown, Tighten securely_ o Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat- tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut, Tighten securely,, â¢ Close terminal access doors. Use terminal access doors for: o Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard- ware)_ . Inspection for corrosion. . Testing battery_ o Jumping (if required). o Periodic charging. LOCK FLAT HEX NUT WASHER WASHER DISCARD TERMINAL _ HEX PROTECTIVE CAPS X BOLT TERMINAL ..... ACCESS DOOR ", POSITIVE Â¢ (RED) ._ CABLE NEGATIVE (BLACK} CABLE Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob . Remove cardboard packing on seat pan. . Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt, Tighten shoulder bolt securely. â¢ Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer Ioosely_ Do not tighten â¢ Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat. â¢ Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. . Get off seat without moving its adjusted position. - Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely,. SHOULDER \ _, \_'_ _ ' _\ \ BO LT l_" _ __ KNOB FIG. 3 ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER DECK (See Fig. 4) The gauge wheels are desigr_ed to keep the mower deck in proper position when operating mowei" Be sure they are properly adjusted to ensure optimum mower performance. â¢ Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface. â¢ Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See 'q'O AD- JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this manual),, . With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground. Instal[ gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shouider bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely. . Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in same adjustment hole. FIG. 2
WHEEL BRACKET 3t8-16 LOCKNUT 318 _ GAUGE WHEE_ FIG. 4 _//SHOULDER BOLT INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs. 5 and 6) â¢ JnstalJ two _atch hooks to muncher pJate using screw, washer, lock washer, and we{d nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. , Tighten hardware securely_ Â° Raise and hotd deflector shield in upright position. o PIace front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into ptace, as shown. â¢ Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. Â° Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck.. ii ii i CAUTION: Do not remove discharge guard from mower. Raise and hold guard when attaching mulcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while in operation. u TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Simply remove mulcher plate and store in a safe piace, Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optionat grass catcher accessory, NOTE: It {s not necessary to change blades, The mutcher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also WELD NUT FROM THE TOP â¢ HOOK POINTS DOWN LOCK WELD NUT _ WASHER SCREW _ LATCH HOOK WASHER MULCHER PLATE LOCK WASHER WASHER _SCREW FIG. 5 DEFLECTOR SHIELD WELD NUT LATCH HOOKS FIG. 6 9
ASSEMBLY .......................... i, i , i CHECK TIRE PRESSURE V CHECKLIST 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 DECK LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly leveled.. See "TO LEVEL. MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of tHs manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and mower blade drive belts in the Sewice and Adjustments section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly 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. BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:* ,/ AI} assembly instructions have been completed. ,/ No remaining loose parts in cartonÂ° ,/ Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum t hour at 6 amps) ,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely. ,/ Alltires are properly inflated. (For slipping 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 properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. v' Checkwiring. See that alt connections are still secure and wires are properly clamped.. v _ Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drive position, WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRA C TOR, PAY EXTRA A TTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: â¢ / Engine oil is at proper level ,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. Z" Become familiar with all controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine / Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition ,/ it is important to purge the transmission before you operate your new tractor for the first time Follow proper starting and transmission purging instructions (See "TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE TRANSMIS- SION" in Operation section of this manual), 10
i ,i _ _,i.i : :-::- ............... i i n i" -'"_" i ill,., r, i i i , i u,nll,, ,,,i,irl i i Â¸ OPERATION i , u,,,,,.,, i., ,,Ul,p ,.,,,. i i, ,.n , ,,.,,, These symbols may appear on your tractor or in litet:ature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. BATI-E RY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT UNLOCKED @ 0 DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE LOCK LOCKED MOWER LIFT REVERSE NEUTRAL ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED L HIGH LOW ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DISENGAGED -Â®Sl PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL (Hydro Models only) 11
i , i i,,, i,, i i ii , .................. O ERATmON , 1,1,,i, , ,, i , i i , KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments, Save this manual for future reference, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER THROTTL_CHOKE CONTROL CLUTCH/BRAKEPEDAL IGNITION SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH LIFT LEVER PLUNGER . ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER PARKING BRAKE LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB MOTION CONTROL LEVER FREEWHEEL CONTROL APPROX SPEED 3 MPH 2 MPH 1 M P I_, FIG. 7 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards institute, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and controlling engine speed. CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for dectutching and brak- ing the tractor and starting the engine, PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks clutch/b'rake pedal into the brake position. AMMETER - indicates charging ( ) or discharging (-) of battery. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to release attach- ment lift lever when changing its position= MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direction of tractor LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift lever when changing its positio n . ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used io raise and lower the mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor. IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the engine, FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off. 12
OPERATUON ii ,r i1,1 , i IH_ILpU,L I rl_l_ ,i ,, _ i I,_1 , 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 leave the seat without first setting the parking brake will shut off the engineÂ° . Â£z r%dutehibrake peda into fo,"BRAKE" pos t oo . Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal Pedalshouid remain in"BRAKE" position, Make sure parking brake will hold tractor secure. ATTACHMENT.ENGAGED,, POS1TIoNCLUTCH LEVER IGNITION KEY _ ATTACHMENT THROTTLE/ CLUTCH LEVER DISENGAGED. CHOKE POSITION PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSITION _---'--_ MOTION CONTROL LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE PEDAL "DRIVE" ADJUSTMENT "DISENGAGED" POSITION POSITION KNOB FIG. 8 STOPPING (See Fig. 8) MOWER BLADES - o Move attachment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" po- sition GROUND DRIVE - = Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position. . Move motion control lever to neutral (N) positionÂ° IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES W EN ENGINE - . Move throttle control to stow position. NOTE: Failure to move throttte control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire" * T_wrn_gsnri_rÂ°nnokeYkte_ "wOhFFn' pÂ°sitiÂ°nleavin g t ractorand remÂ°Veto prevent key' unauthorized use , Never use choke to stop engine. NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass_ To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas i TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8) Always operate engine at full throttle â¢ Operating engine at less than full throttle reduces the battery charging rate_ - Full throttle offers the best 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 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT (See Fig. 8) The cutting height is controlled by turning the height adjust _ merit knob in desired direction, Â° Turn knob clockwise (f_) to raise cutting height. . Turn knob countei'eiockwise (1'_,)to lower cutting height. The cutting height range is approximately 1-1t2" to 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. . The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months, For healthier and better looking lawns, mow often and after moderate growth. o For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inches in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively high; the second to desired height. 13
iJi i i OPERATION TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wilt shut off the engine, . Select desired height of cut. â¢ Lower mower with attachment iift control - Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control â¢ TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage attachment clutch control. CAUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the dis- charge guard in place. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED' Po,,T,oN ATTACH_ CLUTCH LEVER __< DISENGAGED" t" "_-'_ POSITION _._ ATTACHMENT _J LIFT LEVER HIGH POSITION _'l_ _.L.,..._.._ LOW IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. Â° To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutchlbrake pedal. â¢ Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting o Make all turns slowly. TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 7 and 10) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling positionÂ° Free wheel control is located at the rear drawbar of tractor o Raise attachment tift to highest position with attach- ment lift control. = Pull freewheel control knob out and hotd in position by inserting retainer spring into forward hole of control rod. o Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. o To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be su re hood is closed and secured to tractor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.).. FIG. 9 TO OPERATE ON HILLS i I _ CAUTION: DO not drive up or down I ! _ hills with slopes greater than '15 Â° and ! I _ d Â° not dri ve across any S!Â°Pe_ Â° Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hitls o Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills. o If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to slower position. Â° 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. FIG. 10 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 17) Â° The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the factory, already filled with summer weight oil o Check engine oil with tractor on level ground Â° Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fil] cap on the tubeÂ° Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached, De not overfill.. o For cold weather operation you should change oil for easier starting (See "OlL VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual)Â° o To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili- ties section in this manual. 14
OPERATION ....................... i,i ,, ADD GASOLINE o Fill fuel tank.. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane_ (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).. Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel freshness. IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING tN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32Â°F(0Â°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP iNSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol btended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage.. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor _ age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc- tions for additional information,, [',lever use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open frame, TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 8) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine. â¢ Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en- gaged position. o Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake_ - Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position. = Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position. - Move throttle control to choke position Note: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below. o Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to"START" position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec- onds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again_ If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 Â° F and above) Â° When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast positionÂ° - The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above. i i ,ll,l,ii i COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 Â° F and below) o When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position.. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the tem- perature. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP o Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmis- sion should be warmed up as follows: . Be sure the tractor is on level ground.. . Place the motion control (ever in neutral.. Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake slowly return to operating positionÂ° o Allow one minute for transmission to warm up. This can be done during the engine warm up period. o The attachments can also be used during the engine warm-up period after the transmission has been warmed up. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION I I I freewheel lever while the engine is run- ning. . ................. To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom- mended that the transmission be purged before operating tractor for the first time, This procedure will remove any trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel- oped during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT: SHOULD 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 Â° Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manua!)o 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 â¢ 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. 15
OPERATION o Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. Shut- off engine and set parking brakeÂ° o Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual). â¢ 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. â¢ Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position. After the tractor moves approximately five (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever three (3) times_ o Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation.. MOWING TiPS o Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor_ o Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance, See 'q'O LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. o The left hand side of mower should be used for trim- ming o Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been cut. Have the cut area to the right of the machine. This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting. Â° When mowing large areas, start by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc_ After one or two rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished (See Fig.. 11). o tf grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip- pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the desired height. â¢ Do not mow grass when it is wet.. Wet grass will plug mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry before mowing , Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance and proper dis- charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select- ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as well as the quality of cut desire& o When operating attachments, select a ground speed that will suit the terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used f T ....,, FIG. 11 MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH, CLEAN AFTER EACH USE, = The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed, Also, the mulched grass will biode- grade quicklyto provide nutrients for the lawn, Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.. o Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action. The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.. At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area will not be exposed to the direct sun_ ,, For best results, adjust the mowercutting height so that the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades (See Fig. 12). For extremely heavy mulching, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly â¢ Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re- quire that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.. o Change your cutting pattern from week to week.. Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawno MAX 1/3 1 FIG. 12 16
, i ,.uu i1,,,, i = ....... i 'Â¸ ,,,-, I_=_"--- CUSTOMER RESPONSmlB LI TiES u,,u,i u i,,,i ...... uu, lU, u ,, .11 , i,,,u, ........ ,, MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REGULAR SERVICE Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure T Check for Loose Fasteners R Sharper,tReplace .Mower Btades _ Lubricati'o'n Chart Check Battery LeveVRecharge 0 Clean Battery andTerminats B CheckTransaxle Cooling Adjust Btade Belt(s) Tension = i ......... Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Check Engine Oil Level Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter E ....... N Clean Air Screen G Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester ! Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) EN Ctean gine cooling Fins En Replace Spark Plug ' Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Replace Fuel Filter v' tM#6 e/ ei v', BERVICE DATES v' v' I - Change mere olten when operating under a heaw tend or in high arrlblent temperatures 2 - Service more often when ope_raling in dirty or dusty conditions 3 - If equipped with oil filter, change ell every 50 hours 4 - Replace blades more often when mow#_g in sandy soil v' 5 _ If equipped with adjustable system 6 - Not required if equipped with maintenance*free battery 7 - T_ghfen front axle pivot bolt le 35 ft -Ibs maximum De not evertighten GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this tractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence, To receive full value from the warranty, operato r must maintain tractor as instructed in this manual,, Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your tractor,, All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season, â¢ Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for wear, A new spark plug and clean air filter assure proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better and Iast longer, BEFORE EACH USE ,, Check engine oil level. , Check brake operation, o Check tire pressure. â¢ Check for loose fasteners. (2_SPINDLE LUBRICATION CHART ',IDLE ZERK (_) (_FRONT (_) BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK Â® I_ATTACHMENT _ CLUTCH PIVOT _SAE 30 MOTOR OIL Â®GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE Â® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION IMPORTANT; DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS, WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLONBEAR{NGS VISCOUSLUBRJ- CANTS WiLL ATTRACT DUST AND D!RT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS. IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW- 17 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY.
: ' .._!Â¸ i i .................... CUSTOMER ESPON$1BRLITmE$ i ,i,, ,i,,, i,. _ - TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte.. nance. BRAKE OPERATION If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual). TIRES o Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi- cals which can harm rubber.. o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage_ NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealerÂ° Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re- place bent or damaged blades. BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 13) o Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades. o Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer securing blade , Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown,. o Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown. o Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft Lbs., torque). IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT fS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED, NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade - but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced. BLADE MANDREL ASSEMBLY TRAILING EDGE UP FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHE -HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)* *A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD, TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 14) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause excessive vibration and even- tual damage to mower and engine. , The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.. â¢ To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone balancer (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal- ancer). , Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is balanced, it should remain in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not, CENTER HOLE / OR PIN ,,'i..)/" FIG. 14 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi- cient for normal use However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life. â¢ Keep battery and terminals clean_ Â° Keep battery bolts tight. . Keep small vent holes open. â¢ Recharge at 6_10 amperes for I hour_ TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause the battery to "leak" power. , Remove terminal guard. , Disconnect BLACK batten./cable first then RED bat- tery cable and remove battery from tractor. Â° Rinse the battery with plain water and dry. = Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright. o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelty. . Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the Assembly section of this manual). FIG. 13 18
TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot, o Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan blades are intact and clean,, o Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clipp!ngs and other materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean cooling fins, TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte- nance is not required for the life of the transaxle_ Shoutd the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your near- est authorized service center/department V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace if necessary, The belts are not adjustableÂ° Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear, ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service classification SF, SG or SH., Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Â°F -20 _ 0 _ 30 _ 32" 40* 60 _ 80 _ 100 _ Â°C -30 _ *_0" -_0" O* 1_3 _ 20" 30' 4(} _ TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE FIG. 15 TO CHANGE ENGINE OtL (See Figs,, 15 and I6) Determine temperature range expected before oil change All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH. - Be sure tractor is on level surfacer â¢ Oil will drain more freely when warm. o Catch oil in a suitable container. o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick, Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil,, â¢ Remove drain plug. o After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug and tighten securely, â¢ Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill, For approximate capacity see PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manual. . Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking level. Insert dipstick into the tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube, Do not thread the cap onto the tube when taking reading, Keep oil at"FULL line on dipstiok_ Tighten cap onto the tube securely when finished,. AIR CLEANER COVER FOAM PRE-CLEANER KNOB WING NUT RUBBER GROMMET AIR CLEANER PAPER CARTRIDGE CLEANER BASE CAP/DIPSTICK OIL DRAIN AIR SCREEN NOTE: Although mufti-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in cold weather, these muttiwiscosity oils will result in increased oil consumption when used above 32Â°F. Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from running low on oil Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at teast once a year if the tractor is not used for 50 hours in one year. Check the crankcase oil levei before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation, Tighten oil fill cap/ dipstick securely each time you check the oil }evel. FIG. 16 CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. '16) Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers 19
CUSTO RESPONSIBILITIES AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16) Your engine wilt not run properly using a dirty air filter,. Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season, Service paper cartridge every t00 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first. Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions, . Remove knob and cover_ o Remove wing nut and air cleaner from base. TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER . Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.. = Wash it in liquid detergent and water. o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow itto dry. o Saturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in ctean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil. TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE â¢ Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge, NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge.. ,, Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge . Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover and tighten knob securely CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS To insure proper cooling, make sure the grass screen, cooling fins, and other external surfaces of the engine are kept clean at al! times. Every 100 hours of operation (more often under extremely dusty, dirty conditions), remove the blower housing and other cooling shrouds.. Clean the cooling fins and external surfaces as necessary. Make sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled. NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re- moved will cause engine damage due to overheating, ENGINE OIL FILTER (See Fig. 17) Reptace the engine oil filter every season or every other oit change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one year â¢ Drain oil from engine crankcase (See "TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section of this manual, through step remove drain plug)o - Remove oil filter and wipe off filter adapter. . Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to the rubber gasket on replacement oil filter. = Install replacement oil filter on filter adapter. ]'urn oil filter c_ockwise until rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter, then tighten filter an additional 1/2 turn, o Filt crankcase with new oil (See 'q_'O CHANGE EN- _31NE OIL" in this section of this manual). For approxi- mate capacity see"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. o Start the engine and check for oi! leaks. Correct any leaks before placing engine into full operation, 2O OIL FILTER FIG. t7 MUFFLER Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage. SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first, Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual. IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season_ if fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required, o With engine coot, remove filter and plug fuel line sections. o 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, o Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline, CLAMP FILTER FIG. 18 CLEANING o Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of all foreign matter. - Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, oil, etc, - Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax., We do not recommend using a garden hose to clean your tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air fitter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine can result in a shortened engine life.
=u,_,l =it=,=, ............................... .................... SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS = m , i, i i ,i mm hi, = 11 m, 11, =,,,pH,,_,ip,lp,,iqJ i ......... = 1,1 , n, l= ,,,r uml i u nil, ,n, n'iurl'=_,l in ..................... = CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: , Depress clutchlbrake pedal fully and set parking brake. = Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position, o Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. = Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, o Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug. ,=,,,i,,r n, u,, HH mu ' =H '1 , ................. H'H,,'= inn'= =llm= TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19) Mower witl be easier to remove from the right side of tractor o Piace attachment clutch in "D_SENGAGED" position o Move attachment lift lever forward to Iower mower to its lowest position. o Roll belt off engine pulley â¢ Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever by removing retainer springÂ° â¢ Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by removing retainer spring o Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets by removing retainer springs Â° Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer springs, o Raise lift lever to raise suspension armsÂ° Slide mower out from under tractor_ IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK tS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19) . Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position, Â° Slide mower under tractor with discharge guard to right side of tractor. . Lower lift lever to its lowest position. Â° Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions, RETAINER SPRING ANTI-SWAYBAR RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) FIG. 19 qER SPRING ENGINE _ULLEY FRONT LINK 'RETAINER SPRINGS (BOTH SIDES) 21
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust your mower. SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 20 and 21) ,, Raise mower to its highest position. . At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance "A" on both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4" of each other. o If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. - To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nut on that side. o To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment nut on that side. NOTE: Each fult turn of adjustment nut wilt change mower height about 1/8", â¢ Recheck measurements after adjusting. BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO GROUND GROUND GROUND LINE FIG. 20 FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs_ 22 and 23) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE IF THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS EQUALLY SO MOWER W1LL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- SIDE. To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position. Check adjustment on right side of tractor, Measure dis- tance"D" directly in front 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. Both links should be approximately 10-3/8", â¢ ff links are not equal in length, adjust one iink to same length as other link, . To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns_ . When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. o To raise front of mower, loosen nut"F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns. . When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front linkso . Recheck side-to-side adjustment _, % ;, J MANDREL SUSPENSION ARM LIFT LtNK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG. 21 22 FIG. 22 BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH NUT "E" FRONT LINKS TRUNNION FIG. 23
...... :: ....... _._ u..it . iii u.i i, i iii JJut[ u. i .................. _ i,l.,qll u i ii ii. i. I SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ii uu,,i i1.,i u i ii [HiluJll_lm:u,la II , ,i i ,,'qt u,, I'll I I m,u ............. TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25) (See Fig. 24) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tool& which is mounted on the right side of the transaxle. Park the tractor on revel surface,, Engage parking brake if tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance BELT REMOVAL - at high speed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted, . Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE . DepresscEutch/brakepedalandengageparkingbrake MOWER" in this section of this manual)Â° . Measure distance between brake operating arm and o Work beet off both mandrel pulleys and idler puIleys, nut "A" on brake rod. * If distance is other than 1-3f4", toosen jam nut and turn , Pull belt away from mower, nut "A" until distance becomes I-3/4". Retighten jam BELT INSTALLATION - nut against nut "A". o Instalt new belt in reverse order of removal, o Roadtesttractorforproperstopping distance as stated o Make sure bett is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is guides., still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au- , Install mower in reverse order of removal instructions thofized service center WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" MANDREL IDLER PULLEY PULLEYS MANDREL PULLEY FIG. 24 NUT "A" JAM NUT OPERATING _-_ ARM DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT FIG. 25 23
=,1 = i,i , , J_u_= , ,,,,, ,,,,, ....... SERVNCE AN ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake_ For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of left footrest, â¢ Remove mower (See 'q-O REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manuaL) = Remove upper belt keeper, Â° Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idlerÂ° â¢ Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor, Carefully remove belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over cooling fan blades. o Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downward from around engine pulley o Install new belt by reversing above procedure, IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TAB, TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 27) The motion control lever has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary If for any reason the motion control fever will not hold its position while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of transmissionÂ° = Park tractor on tevel surface. Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking brake. â¢ Adjust motion control lever by tightening adjustment iocknut one half (1/2) turn NOTE: tf for any reason the effort to move the motion control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above adjustment procedure by loosening locknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary, ENGINE"_.._ PULLEY _ ._ CLUTCHING ,----.., _--"_'_,,L 1 \ IDLER _"_ J _,. STATIONARY""..- _ J IDLER TRANSMISSION" _._f' "_ ,,PUT P,,LLEÂ¥ r' - "-" / ' } FIG, 26 LOCATOR TABS UPPER BELT KEEPER FIG. 27 ADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removal for service or replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and before operating the tractor, See "PURGE TRANSMIS- SION" in Operation section of this manual. 24
,ll iii1,,,, __ _ ........... SERVICE AN ADJUSTMENTS .................. ,,, i i iii, i TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- ing wheel and reassemble per instructions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEL TOE-INICAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adjustable on your tractorÂ° If damage has occurred to affect the front wheel toeqn or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 28) â¢ Block up axle securely o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do not !ose), o Repair tire and reassemble, , On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub and axle Insert square key. Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove. o Replace axle cover NOTE: To seat tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealerÂ° Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion,, WASHERS RETAINING AXLE COVER f _SQUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) FIG. 28 25
SERVICE A ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 29) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ateexptosivegases. Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- teries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries. If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be rectlarged_ 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 VEHICLES. TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES - o Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE ( ) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short against chassis, â¢ Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA- TIVE (-) terminat of fully charged battery_ = Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tankand battery. TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - = BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery . RED cable last from both batteries, "POSITIVE" ( ) "NEGATIVE" (-) TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB = Raise hood â¢ Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the griiL . Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill Â° Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run poorty, 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 ptug-in fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash, TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig. 30) Â° Raise hood o Unsnap headlight wire connector, Â° Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor, . To replace, reverse above procedures HOOD FIG. 30 FIG. 29 26
...... i ,i,u ilUl,,.i i ,i i-ii ,,i,,ll ,,ll ,,ulu,ii SERVUCE AN ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Fig. 31) The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should notbe necessary_ Checkadjustmentas described below before loosening cable_ If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows: . With engine not running, move throttle control lever from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from choke to fast posit{on . Check to see if hole in throttle {ever and hole in speed control bracket are alignedÂ° â¢ if ho{es are not aligned, {oosen cabte clamp screw and align the holes by inserting a pencil or a 1/4" ddll bit through both holes. â¢ Putl throttle cab{e up to remove slack and tighten cable clamp screw.. Remove alignment pencil or drill bit. TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig, 32) The carburetor has been preset at the factory and adjust- ment should not be necessary_ However, minor adjust- ment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: tn general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixtureÂ° Turning the adjusting needles out (counter- clockwise) increases the suppty of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES AND THE SEATS iN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF NEEDLE iS TURNED IN TOO TIGHT. NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission it is equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a [imiter cap, which altows some adjustment within the timits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap cannot be removed without breaking the adjusting needle o Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above). â¢ Start engine and allow to warm for five minute& Make adjustments with engine running and shift/motion control lever in neutral (N) position. . ldle speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, engine should idle at 1750 RPMo If engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in or out until correct idle is attained. . Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel adjustment needle in (clock- wise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough.. Turn needle to a point midway between those two positions. o Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary. ACCELERATION TEST - = Move throttle controlleverfrom slow to fast position, If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceler- ates smoothly.. High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust - damage may result. IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WLTH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS IF YOU THINK THE ENGtNE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. CABLE ',,,_,,,_ CLAMP SC R EW _..,,_ SPEED CONTROL"-_ BRACKET _-_._... THROTTLE LEVER FIG. 31 IDLE SPEED ADJUSTING IDLE FUEL / ADJUSTING NEEDLE FIG. 32 27
STORAGE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilf not be used for 30 days or more, -- i I _ 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 _efore storing! TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage.. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor- oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc.. Store in a clean, dry area. o Clean entire tractor (See"CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). â¢ Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re- placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual). â¢ Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual.. o Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary. â¢ Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting. BATTERY o Fully charge the battery for storage. o After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging. - To help prevent corrosion and power leakage during long periods of storage, battery cables should be disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus- tomer Responsibilities section of this manual) Â° After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they cannot come in contact with battery terminals. o Be sure battery drain tube is securely attached. If battery is removed from tractor for storage, do not store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces.' ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO, EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING STORAGE ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE, o Drain the fuel tankÂ° = Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty, . Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur,, , Use fresh fuel next season NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor- age.. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuet tank or storage container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabitizer_ ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities section of this manual). CYLINDERS o Remove spark plug(s). o Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into cytinder(s)o o Turn ignition key to"START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil â¢ Replace with new spark plug(s) OTHER . Do not store gasoline from one season to another, Â° Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust, Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems, â¢ 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 moistureÂ° Do not use plastic, Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and witl cause your tractor to rust, IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM 28
...................... i n, UUl, TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS ....................... i, i, u , ,,, i1_,,,,,_ CAUSE CORRECTION lU _1111 i i PROBLEM Will not start Hard to start m i ,u ,,n,l,lrl, Engine will not turn over Engine clicks but will not start Excessive vibration 1 Out of fuel 2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly 3 Engine flooded 4 Bad spark plug 5 Dirty air filter 6 Dirty fuel filter, 7 Water in ft.tel 8 Loose ordamaged widng g Carburetor out of adjustment 10 Engine valves out of adjustment ii n, lnl,n i, 1 Dirty air filter 2 Bad spark plug 3_ Weak ordead battery 4 Dirty fuel filter. 5 Stale or dirty fuel , 6 Loose or damaged wiring. 7 Carburetor out of adjustment 8 Engine valves out of adjustment ,i, i ! Clutch/brake pedal not depressed 2 Attachment dutch is engaged 3 Weak or dead battery 4., Blown fuse 5 Corroded battery terminals 6 Loose or damaged wiring 7 Faulty ignition switch g Faulty solenoid or starter 9 Fault,,' operator presence switch(es) t, Weak or dead battery 2. Corroded battery terminals, 3, Loose or damaged wiring 4 Fault'/solenoid or starter, i ,i lU i,,u u,n, l, Cutting too much grass/too fast 2, Throttie in "CHOKE" position, 3, Build-up of grass, leaves and trash under mower 4 Dirty air filter 5 Low oil level/dirty oil, 6 Faulty spark plug 7 Dirty fuel fiiter, 8 State or dirty fuel g, Waterin fuel 10. Spark plug wire loose 1I. Dirty engine air screerdfins 12. Dirty/clogged muffler 13 Loose or damaged wiring 14 Carburetor out of adjustment, 15. Engine vaives out of adjustment 1 Worn, bent or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandret. 3 Loose/damaged part(s), 1, Fill fuel tank 2 See "rO START ENGINE" in Operation section 3 Wait several minutes before attempting to start 4 Replace spark plug 5 Clean/replace air fitter 6 Replace fuel filter 7 Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter 8 Check afl wiring 9 See "To Adjust Carburetor" in Service Adjustments section 10 Contact an authorized service center/department t Clean/replace air filter 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace battery 4. Replace fuel filter 5 Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline 6. Check all wiring 7 See 'q'o Adjust CarburetoÂ¢' in Service Adiustments section 8 Contact an authorized service center/department , i, Ul = t Depress clutch/brake pedal 2 Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace batten/ 4 Replace fuse 5 Clean battery terminals 6 Check a{l wiring 7. Check/replace ignition switch 8 Check/replace solenoid or starter 9 Contact an authorized service center/department 1 Recharge or replace battery 2 Clean battery terminals 3 Checkall wiring 4 Check/replace solenoid or starter 1,, Set in "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed 2 Adjust throttle control , 3 Clean underside of mower housing 4, Clean/replace air fiIter 5, Check oil level/change oil 6 Clean and regap or change spark plug 7 Replace fuel filter, 8 Drain fuel tank and refiil with fresh gasoline 9 Drain fuel lank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter I0 Connect and tighten spark plug wire 1 t Clean engine air screen/fins 12 Cleanlreptace muffler 13 Check all wiring,, 14 See "To Adjust CarburetoÂ¢' in Service Adjusfments section 15 Contact an authorized service center/department 1 Replace blade Tighten blade boIt 2 Replace blade mandre_ 3 Tighten loose part(s) Reptace damaged parts 29
,i,,=,, i1,1 i .... ii _, _ iii, i ........ ,,,, _ TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged Poorcut-uneven Mower blades will not rotate Poor grass discharge Headllght(e) not working (if so equipped) Battery will not charge Loss of drive , m Engine "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" CAUSE 1 Faulty operator-safety presence control system, .... i, ,,i i, iii , ,,,_1 .... 1 Worn, bent or loose blade 2 Mowerdeck not level 3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower 4 Rent btada mandret 5 Clogged mower deck vent hotes from butfdup of grass, loaves, and trash around mandrels 1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism 2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt 3 Frozen idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandrel CORRECTION ,,111,,,11 , ii ,i , , ii , i , i, i , ii Check wiring, switches and connections tf not correcled, contact an authorized service center/ depadment 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt. 2. Level mower deck. 3 Glean underside of mower housing, 4 Replace blade mandrel 5, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes 1 Remove obstruction 2 Replace mower drive belt 3, Replace Idiot pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel t, Engine speed too slow 2, Travel speed too fast 3 Wet grass 4 Mower deck not level 5 Low/uneven tire air pressure 6 Worn, bent or loose biade 7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive bett worn 9 Blades improperly installed t0 Improper blades used 11 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buttdup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels 1 Switch is "OFF" 2 Bulb(s) burned out 3 Faulty light switch 4 Loose or damaged wiring 5 Blown fuse 1 Bad battery cell(s) 2 Poor cable connections 3. Faulty regt_lator (if so equipped) 4. Faulty alternator 1 Freewheel control }n "disengaged" position 2 Motion drive belt worn, damaged, or broken 3 Air trapped in transmission during shipment or servicing ----ram " II II1'11 II 1 Engine throttle controt not set at "St.OW" position for 30 seconds before stopping engine 1 Place throttle conlrol in "FAST" position 2 Shift to slower speed 3 Allow grass to dry before mowing 4 Level mower deck 6. Check tires for proper air pressure 6 Replace/sharpen blade Tighten blade bolt. 7 Clean underside of mower housing 8 Replace mower drive belt 9 Reinstall blades sharp edge down 10 Replace with blades listed tn this manual 11 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.. 1 Turn switch "ON" 2 Replace bulb(s) 3 CheckJreplace light switch 4 Check wiring and connections 5 Replace fuse 1 Replace battery 2 Check/clean all connections. 3 Replace regulator 4 Replace alternator t Place freewheel control in "engaged" position 2 Replace motion drive belt 3 Purge transmission ,11 ,i 1 Move throttle control to "SLOW" position and allow to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine 3O
SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 "111 RE0 OIIIo BATTERY C_:) FUSE 30 AMP RED SOLENOID STARTER SPARK PLUG { IGNITION p--_f_) GAP UNIT J "_ (2 PLUGS ON TWIN CYL, ENGINES) CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 3 AMP DC @ 3600 RPM 28 VOLTS AC MSN, @ 3800 RPM (CHARGING SYSTEM DISCONNECTED) ( ECCB ECC]3 13CC_ DIODE I ALTERNATOR LIGHTING SYSTEM OUTPUT&_ I ......... j 5 AMP AC @ 3800 RPM "_ 14 VOLTS AC M!N @ 3600 RPM (LIGHTS OFF) IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF G M L NONE RUN/LIGHT B L A Y L ...... RUN B L NONE START _;L;'S No.E 1 ] NOTE YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM THE UGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WiLL DIM. AS THE ENGINE 1S SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS BROWN RELAY HEADLIGHTS /,_ @ O NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST, WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING 31
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 ELECTRICAL 19 20 31 I I I I 25 26 0 52 29 16 I I I i t f / / / \ I / ! I 32
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144926 2 74760412 3 STD55!025 4 STD551125 6 STD541025 7 7697J 8 7603J 9 109596X t0 '145211 1! 150109 12 145769 16 161343 19 STD551125 20 73350400 21 136850 22 4152J 24 146136 25 146148 26 108824X 28 145491 29 160784 30 140301 31 124211X 32 141226 33 109310X 40 161438 4't 71110408 42 131563 43 145673 44 73640400 45 12t433X 55 17490508 70 142621 8! 109748X 88 161366 Battery 12 Volt 30 Amp Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4 Washer Washer Nut Tube, Plastic, 46" Tray, Battery Clamp, Hose Bolt BTR FRT 1-4-20 x 7.5 Holddown Battery Nut, Push Nylon 1/4 Bat. FrL Switch Interlock N. OPN. 1 N. OPN Washer, Lock Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J) Bulb, Light Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 24" Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/ 16 Wir 22" Fuse, 30 Amp Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 2I" Switch, Plunger Normal OP OIive Switch, Ignition Nut, Ignition Cover, Key Switch Key, Ignition Harness, ignition Bolt, Hex Head, Fin. 1/4-20 x 1/2 Cover, Terminal, Red Solenoid Nut Keps Blk Hex 1/4-20 UNC Ammeter Rectangular 16 Amp Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Harness Engine Relay Assembly Harness Engine NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 33
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 26 47 31 90 t25 71 66 115 26 33 t0 3O \ 6 \-V 36 36 25 26 121 122 44 117 114 64 17 123 140 1 26 28 86 114 117 3 34
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES KEY PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159530 Chassis 2 140356 Drawbar 3 I7490612 Screw, Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT 6 155923 Saddle 8 126471X Clip, Fuel Line 9 145203 Dash, Plastic 10 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x I ll 145218 Panel, Dash, LH I3 145217 Panel, Dash; RH 17 136673X558 Hood Assembly 24 STD523710 Bolt 25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/I6 x 12 Gauge 26 STD541437 Nut 28 136373X428 Grill 29 136374 Lens, Bar, Clear 30 140002X558 Fender 31 137113 Bracket Assembly, Fender 33 145244X558 Footrest, LH 34 145243X558 Footrest, RH 35 STD533707 Bolt 36 108067X Nut, Pal 37 17490508 Screw, Thdroi 5/16-18 TYT 38 139886 Bracket Assembly, Pivot, LH 39 t39887 Bracket Assembly, Pivot, RH 44 140675 Fender Strap 47 105531X Nut, Push, Nylon 50 137304 Rod, Support Hood 59 110436X Bushing, Snap, Split 64 150272 Dash, Lower 66 156276X012 Plate, Dash 73 17580408 Screw Tap Tite 1/4-20 x 1/2 86 136670X558 Panel Assembly, RH 87 136671X558 Panel AssembLy, LH 90 STD551025 Washer 17/64 114 145349 Bracket, Support, Dash 115 121794X Cover, Access 117 144283 Washer Serrated Disk 13/32 x 1 118 145595 Bracket, Clutch Mech SRS YT 95 1 19 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.. 120 137271 Rivet, Ratchet, Female !21 137269 Washer, Nylon 122 137270 Rivet, Rachet, Male 123 157105 Bracket Assembly, Pivot, Hood LH 124 157107 Bracket Assembly, Pivot, Hood RH 125 74180412 Screw, Machine 1/4-20 x 3/4 140 158418 Bracket SuspensionFront 145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood - _ 5479J Plug, Btn Blk 359 Diao NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_S inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 35
FtEPARR PARTS TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 DRIVE 81 10 87 2'i 61 4'I/%_ 42---'_ 4o---_ 65 64 _42 I 97 / 19 98 30 61 ?6 35 121 )/48 118 26 61 ,/ 53 16 84100 77 26 24 22 9 105 78 i 00 27 106 55 36
REPAgR DRIVE PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KEY PART NO. NO, 150071 2 142431 3 143995 8 141002 10 76020416 15 74490544 16 73800500 18 74780616 19 73800600 21 130564 22 145627 24 73350600 25 106888X 26 19131316 27 76020412 28 145204 29 124236X 30 130807 32 74760512 34 155071 35 120183X 36 19211616 37 1572H 38 123674X 39 74760644 40 4470J 41 154777 42 19131312 47 127783 48 154604 49 123205X 50 74760624 51 73680600 52 73680500 53 1057t0X 55 105709X 56 74760620 57 140294 59 140312 6I 17490612 62 8883R KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION Transaxle (See Breakdown) Hydro 63 140186 Gr Model 310-0650 64 71170764 Spring, Return, Brake 65 STD551143 Pulley, Transaxle 66 154778 Rod Shift Hydro LT 69 142432 Pin Cotter 1/8 x I CAD 70 134683 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 71 140158 Nut Lock Hex Wttns. 5/16-18 Unc 72 I91320'12 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Gro 5 73 156347 Nut Lock Hex Wt_Vsh 3/8-16 Unc 74 121199X Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13 75 121749X Rod, Brake Hydro 76 12000001 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 77 123583X Spring, Brake Rod 78 121748X Washer 81 156046 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 82 123782X Rod, Parking Brake 83 19171216 Cap, Parking Brake 84 140548 Bracket, Transaxle 86 71208 BoltHexHd 5/16-18Uncx3/4 87 19212016 Shaft, Foot Pedal 88 12000008 Bearing, Nylon 89 151146 Washer 91 74780536 Pin, Roll 92 74780524 Pulley, Idler, Flat 93 142564 Bolt 94 140462 Spacer, Split 95 144643 Keeper, Belt Idler 96 4497H Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge 97 140469 Putley, Idler, V-Groove 98 73510600 Bellcrank Assembly 100 19111216 Retainer, Belt 102 141322 Bolt 103 73940800 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 104 140156 Nut, Crownfock 5/16-18 Unc 105 71070516 Link, Clutch 106 74780520 Spring, Return, Clutch 116 72110610 Boft Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 118 154774 V-Belt, Ground Drive 12t 154419 Keeper, Center Span Screw ThdroL 3/8d6 x 3/4 Ty. TT Cover, Pedal Pulley, Engine Bolt Hex Washer Keeper Belt Engine Screw Keeper Belt Engine ,, Strap Torque Lh Hydro 18/20 T Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Gauge Strap Torque Rh Hydro 18/20" T Spacer, Split Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge E-Ring Key, Square Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Shaft Asm Cross Hydro 20" Tires Spring Torsion T/A Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga., Rod, Tie Hydro 20" Tires Bushing Rod Strig.. 629/632 ID Washer 21/32 x 1-1/4 216 G& Ring Klip #5304-62 Console, Shift Bolt Fin Hex 5/16q8 x 2-1/4 Bolt Fin Hex 5/6-18 Unc x 1-1/2 Line Fuel Hydro 4" Fan, Hydro 7" Control Bypass Hydro 20" Tires Retainer Spring !" Zinc/Cad Keeper Bolt Rh Hydro 0750. 18/20" Nut Keps Hex 3/8-16 Unc Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x t6 Ga. Washer Be/ivifle .501D x 1o50D Nut Hex Jam Toplock l/4-20 Unf Arm, Control Hydro Screw Cap Hex 5/16 x 18 x 1 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16_18 Unc x 1-1/4 Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1,.25 Spacer BeIIcrank Nyliner Clutching STL NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches 1 inch = 25,,4 mm 37
REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 11 \ \ \ \ \ \ 53 J 4 9 4s _ 3O 69 32 53 67 70 13 43 t / l ! I 1 38
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 T21472X 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121748X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156436 11 STD551137 12 STD541350 13 154779 15 73901000 17 156543' 18 57079 19 I24035X 20 126684X 22 71200410 23 127501 25 154406 26 126847X 27 136874 28 19131416 29 17490612 30 STD561210 31 138171 32 130465 36 145207 37 152927 38 126805X 39 100712K 40 STD541537 41 100711L 42 140216 43 t21749X 45 106933X 46 12t232X 47 6855M 48 146841 49 131291 52 106451X 53 73680600 62 156595 65 154780 66 154404 67 74781044 68 154429 69 160367 70 74780636 Steering Wheel Front Axle Assembly Spindle Assembly, L.H. Spindle Assembly, RH. Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge Ring, Klip Bearing, Steering Column Link, Drag Washer, Lock Nut Hex Jam Toplock l/2-20 UNF Bearing, Axle Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-11 UNC Shaft Assembly, Steering Washer, Thrust .515 x 750 x .033 Support, Shaft Washer, Shim 1/4 x 5/8 x .062 Screw Hex Socket 1/4-20 x 5/8 Pittman Shaft Assembly Bracket, Steering Bushing, Link, Drag Gear, Sector Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge Screw, Thd, Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Pin Bracket, PVT Man. CL LVR V2 Sears Rod, Tie Bushing, Steering Screw Insert, Steering Wheel Washer 53 x 225 x .160 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF Adaptor, Steering Wheel Boot, Steering Dash P/L Mtl BIk Washer 25/32 x 1.-1/4 x 16 Gauge Knob, Rd Cap, Spindle Fitting Grease Lever, Asm Clutc q MWR SRS Link, Clutch, w!Nibs 5.688 Zinc Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC Gr.. 2 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC Kit, Steering Assembly, Service Spacer Axle Bearing Arm Pittman Bolt Fin Hex 5/8-11 unc x 2-3/4 Brace Axle Spacer, Brace, Axle Bolt, Fin, Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 2-1/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_S, inches 1 inch = 254 mm 39
REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO. 1 140123 2 140551 5 145006 6 STD541437 7 124181X 10 155925 11 120068X 12 121246X 13 121248X 14, 72050411 15 134300 16 121250X 10 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Clip, Push-in Hinged Nut Spring, Seat Pan, Seat Knob, Seat Bracket, Switch Mounting Bushing, Snap Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-3/8 Spacer, Split ,28 x _88 Spring 17 123976X 18 124238X 2I 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 127018X 27 17490608 28 150176 Locknut, Flange t/4 Grade 5 Cap, Spring Seat Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Nut Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62 Screw, Thdrot 3/8-16 x t/2 TY-TT Bolt 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 w/Sems NOTE: AIl component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25Â°4 mm 4O
REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 DECALS I5 9 20 6 3 18 7 25 7 18 4 10 21 12 26 13 26 KEY PART 8 KEY PART NO, NOo DESCRIPTION NOo NO, 1 140837 Decal, Saddle Parking Brake 18 151708 2 12-113-55 Decai, HP Engine 19 150333 3 160286 Decal, Hood, RH. 20 146710 4 160287 Decal, Hood, LH. 21 138047 5 142341 Decal, Drawbar Cntrl Mvt Hyd Lt 22 138048 6 133644 Decai, Customer Maintenance 23 149516 7 142241 Decal, Side Panel, Kohler 25 151400 8 156787 Decal, Mower, EZ3 26 106202X 9 146709 Decal, Fender, Craftsman 27 156835 10 156439 Decal, Caution, English _ _ 145246 11 4900J Decal, Clutch/Brake, English _- 145247 12 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic - - 13831t 13 147138 Decal, Chassis, 42" -- 161423 14 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schematic - = 161424 15 149918 Decal, Fend Auto Trans WHEELS & TIRES KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION Decal, Ins. Hood Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs Decal, Insert Strg Std Auto USA Decal, Battery Diehard Sears Decat, Panel Side Diehard Sears Decai, Battery Dangr/Psn Srs. Eng Decal, GrilleLT tPC Sears Reflector, Tail, Light Red/Amber Decal, Dash Inst Oper English Pad Footrest Rbr Sq Craftsman Fastener, Pop In Footrest Decal, Lift Handle Owners Manual, English Owner's Manual, Spanish 41 DESCRIPTION 5 106732X427 6 278H 7 9040H 8 t06108X427 9 122082X 10 7152J 11 104757X -- 144334 NOTE: Valve Cap, Tire Stem, Valve Tire, Front Tube, Front Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Only) Rim, Front Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only) Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only) Rim, Rear Tire, Rear Tube, Rear Tire (Not Provided, Service Item Oniy) Cap, Axle Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube) All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 2&4 mm
REPAMR ENGINE PARTS TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 # 32 31 40 39 33 37 41 14 79 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Arrester 80 4 23 42
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 ENGINE KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIP_ON 1 2 134265 17720410 4 137350 14 13280328 15 13200300 16 STD551231 23 156123 29 137180 31 151346 32 152334 33 123487X 34 106082X 35 17490512 37 8543R 38 ...... 39 109227X 40 3645J 41 139277 62 STD551131 77 19101216 79 M740108025 80 74760508 81 128861 Control, Throttle Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4_20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Koht Model No. CV15S-PS 41565 Muffler Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3ol/2 Elbow, Standard 90 Â°, 3/8q8 NPT Washer Shield, Browning Arrestor, Spark Tank, Fuel Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank Clamp, Hose Pad, Spacer 1 x 1 x 1 Blk Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 Line, Fuel Plug, Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer) Pad, Idler 1,75 x _75 x ..06 Bushing Stem, Tank Fuel Washer, Lock Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga, Bolt Hex Bolt Hex Hd 5/16_18 UNC x 1/2 Nut Flange 1/4-20 UNC Starter Nut NOTE: All component dimensions given in US, inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 43
FIEPAJR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 MOWER LIFT 37 38 4O 41 5 49 6 12 6 7 5 4 19 13 32 '13 2O 15 2O 161718 20 \ 15 44
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159461 2 159476 3 138284 4 12000002 5 19211621 6 120183X 7 125631X 8 122385X 11 139865 12 139866 13 STD624008 15 127218 16 73350800 17 130171 18 73800800 19 139868 20 STD824008 23 110807X 24 19131016 25 137150 26 76020308 27 137167 28 73350600 29 138057 30 150233 31 140302 32 73540500 36 155097 37 123935X 38 17490512 40 19112410 41 123934X 49 145212 50 110452X Wire Asm,, inner w/plunger Shaft Asm Lift Pin Groove E Ring #5133-62 Washer 21/32 X t X 21 Ga Bearing Nylon Grip Handle Fluted Button, Plunger Link Lift Lh Link Lift Rh Retainer Spring Link Front Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc Trunnion Blk Zinc Nut Lock WiWsh 1/2-t3 Unc Arm Suspension Rear Spring Retainer Nut Special Washer 13/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga Spring" Pin Cotter 3/32 x 1/2 Rod Adjust Lift Nut Hex ,]am 3/8-16 Unc Knob Infinite 3/8-16 Unc Black Trunnion Inf Height Bearing PvL Lift Spherical Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 Pointer, Height Indicator Plug, Hole Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Gauge Scale, Height indicator Nut Hex Flange Lock Nut Push Phos & Oil NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 45
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 MOWER DECK 74 76 77 52 34 32 30 i -21 102 105 106 \ 21 \ 2 22 23 16 24 25 26 27 46
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 144393 2 STD533107 3 138017 4 13844O 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 1t 134149 12 129895 13 137645 14 128774 15 110485X 16 140329 17 72110610 18 72140505 19 132827 20 136888 2I STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 123713X 26 110452X 27 130968 28 19111016 29 131491 30 138776 3t 129963 32 129861 33 137266 34 STD533717 35 133835 36 131494 37 19131316 40 STD541437 41 '133551 43 140083 44 140088 45 STD624003 46 137729 48 133944 49 133940 50 131340 51 STD541410 52 139888 53 131845X900 54 133943 55 140084 56 122052X Mower Housing 58 Bott 59 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, Front 67 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 66 Retainer Spring 71 Arm, Suspension, Rear 72 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1 25 Grade 8 73 Washer, Lock 74 Washer, Hardened 75 Blade, Mulching 76 Bearing, Bali 77 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 78 (Includes Key Number 6). 79 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 80 Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 81 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 82 Bolt, Carriage 3/8.16 x 1-1/4 83 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 84 Bott, Shoulder 85 Baffle, Vortex 92 Nut Crowntock 5/16-18 UNC 101 Stiffener Bracket 102 Bracket, Deflector 103 Cap, Sleeve 104 Spring, Torsion, Deflector 105 Nut, Push 106 Shield, Deflector 111 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge 112 Rod, Hinge 113 Screw Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr 114 Washer, Spacer 115 Putiey, Mandrel 116 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 117 Bolt 118 Fastner, Christmas Tree 119 Pulley, Idler, Flat 121 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge 128 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 129 Rod, Pivot, wffh Nibs 130 Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with N;bs 13t Guard, Mandrel, L..Ho 132 Retainer Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4_20 x 5/8 - - Washer, Hardened Roller Assembly, Cam Follower - - Bott, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 Locknut Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Washer, Hardened Arm, Idler Spacer, Retainer 140086 141043 149846 144200 142427 131870 127847 121748X 12000029 128903 127845 154809 127498 153701 73350600 142028 120958X 156084 72140618 STD541437 136420 71161010 19061216 STD551110 130758 2029J 155197 155198 17490512 73510500 72110504 137644 133957 73930600 19121414 143723 153390 19131312 STD523710 STD5337t0 19132203 130794 145411 Spring, Torsion Brakes Guard, TUV tdier Knob Custom Oval V-Belt Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs Spring, Return Arm, Clutch, Secondary Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge Ring, Ktip Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x 1_44 Keeper, Spring Lever Asm Clutch Pri Ptm STLT Bushing, Large, Brass Spring, Mower Clutch Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc Trunnion, Adj. Washer Sintered Keeper Belt Idler Bolt Carriage 3/8o16 x 2-1/4 Nut Mulcher Cover Screw Washer #10 Washer, Lock Latch Assembfy, Bagger Nut, Weld Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RH.. Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-t8 UNC Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2 Bolt, Shoulder Wheel, Gauge Nut, Centerlock 3/8q6 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge Bracket Washer Felt Washer 13/32 x 13/'16 x 12 Ga. Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-'16 UNC x t Gr. 5 Bolt, RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Spacer Washer 13/32 LD. x 1-3/8 O,D_ x 1/4 Martdrel Assembly (includes Key Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 32) Mower Deck, Complete (Standard Deck, Order Separately Mulcher Plate and Gauge Wheel Components, Key Nos 101-106 and 111-121 ) NOTE: All component dimensions given in LJ.S.. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 47
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 58 90 91 52 34 I39 26 23 44 29 59 28 91 17 52 53 14 15 62 4 5 90 35 113 48
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION ! 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x Â°060 2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 t50829 Differential Assembly 3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1o5 x,I3 4 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 53 142961 Seal ,75 x 1 25 x 4250 5 142933 Ring Retaining 56 142963 Shaft, Input 6 142934 Bearing, Shaft Bal 58 142964 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.38 7 142935 Bearing, Cradle 59 142965 Pin .50D x.43 ID x.750 8 150771 Bearing, Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 62 142966 Arm, Control 9 142937 Swashplate, Variable 63 142967 Puck, Dampener 13 142938 Block, Cylinder Assembly 64 142920 Set Screw 14 142939 Arm, Trunnion 68 142969 Spring 15 142940 Seat, Lip 69 144610 Stud 5/'16-24 17 142941 Guide, Slot 83 142971 Jackshaft Assembly 18 150772 Shaft, Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing, Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw, Cap 23 142944 Block, Cylinder Assembly 89 142974 Washer 7/16 x 1 x 1/2 24 142945 Seal, Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Bearing 25 142946 Actuator, Bypass 91 142976 Seal, Wiper 26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 Spring, Block 27 142948 Seal, Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978 Washer, Block Thrust 28 142949 Ring, Retaining 113 142917 Cap, Vent Assembly 29 142950 Washer 28 x 35 x 1 t14 1429'18 Fitting, O-Ring Assembly 30 150787 Plate, Bypass 119 142980 Spacer 34 142951 Oil Filter Element 134 144607 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 35 142952 Arm, Bypass 135 144608 Pin, Cotter 36 142953 Ring, Retaining 139 150775 Spring, Compression 37 142954 Arm, Actuating 140 150776 Nut, Hex 5/16-24 38 142955 Pin, Actuating 39 I50777 Bolt 5/16-24 x 1-3/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS. inches 40 150778 Locknut, Hex 5/16-24 UNJC 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41 142958 Brake Rotor/Stator Kit 49
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 AIR iNTAKEj @----6 __ 10 O"A"_SHAFT I 14 8 E.G,.E CO.T.O.,S, I 2 3 / EXHAUST I _1 _4 5O
REPARR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. 1 25-341_02 2 12-096-24 3 12-083-08 4 12-100-01 5 X-25-63 6 12-313-04 7 12-083-05 8 12-072-03 9 12-086-01 10 12-094-12 12-079-07 12-237-01 M-0664020 M-0545016 12-536-09 !1 !2-041-02 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover 1 Cover, Air Cleaner 2 Precleaner Element 3 Wing Nut 4 Washer, Ptain 1/4 5 Grommet Element, Air Cleaner (Includes #6) 6 M-0443020 Stud, M6 X 1.0 X 75 7 SM-0443025 Screw, #10 Hi-Lo Thread Forming 8 12-089-11 Base, Air Cleaner 9 12-089-23 (includes Key Numbers 9 and 10) 10 12-089-24 Gasket, Air Cleaner 11 M-0641060 12 SM-0642025 NOT ILLUSTRATED - - 12-113-53 Decal, Air Cleaner CRANKSHAFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION l 12-014-37 Crankshaft 2 12.139-01 Plug, Cup BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION Screw, Flex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 10 (13) Washer, Plain 1/4 Plate, Blower Housing Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 20 Cover, Pinion Housing, Blower Cover Ring, Retainer (2) Clip, Mounting (3) Screw, Hex Flange M5 x .8 x 20 (3) Baffle, Intake Side Screw, Hex flange M6 x 1_0 x 16 (2) Baffle, Cylinder Head Baffle, Cylinder M-0545010 2 24-468-10 3 12-146-07 4 M-0645020 6 24-096-05 7 12-027-32 8 12-096_28 9 12-141o01 I0 25-154-02 11 M-0545020 12 t2-063_05 '13 M-0645016 t4 12-063-08 15 12-063-01 DESCRIPTION !3 12-090-05 14 25-'158-11 15 12-079-01 !6 25q58-08 NOT ILLUSTRATED - - 12-113-55 Decal, Horsepower Linkage, Choke Clamp, Cable Screw (2), Locked Socket Screw, Hex Flange M5 x .8 x 16 Control, Speed Assembly (includes Key Numbers 6 through 9) Screw, Pan Head M4 x 0.7 x 20 Screw, Pan Head M4 x 0.7 x 25 Spring, Choke Adjust Spring, Choke Return Spring, Governor Nut, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 25 Lever, Governor' Bushing, Throttle Linkage Linkage, Throttle Bushing, Linkage Retaining EXHAUST KEY PART NO. NO. 1 M-0829033 2 t2-041-03 3 M-0841080 4 12-126-11 5 12-445-06 6 M-0645025 DESCRIPTION Stud M8 x 1.25 x 33 (2) Gasket, Exhaust Manlfo d Nut, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 (2) Bracket, Muffler Strap, Lifting Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 x 25 (2) NOT ILLUSTRATED KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION -- 12-522-18 -- 12-755-59 Short Block Gasket Set RPM Settings: RPM Settings Low Speed: 1500-2000 High Speed: 3200-3400 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25A mm 51
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 "FUEL "STEM I /9 21 \ 11-- @ -- 20 11-- _--19 7 = = i, =n CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I 24-- 16 /4 25 / lO 15-- 3 #/#/.2 @---1 19 18 \? 13 5 \ / 14 52
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CVt5S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 FUEL SYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NOÂ° DESCRIPTION 1 M-0641060 2 X-25-63 3 X-22-11 4 M-0629122 5 12-853-68 6 12-041-02 7 12-053-68 8 !2-04'1-01 9 !2-265-04 10 47-,154-01 11 X_426-9 12 52-353-22 13 25_050-02 14 25-155-02 15 12-559-01 Nut, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 (2) 1 Washer, Plain t/4 2 Washer, Lock 1/4 3 Stud, M6 x 1.0 x 122 (2) 4 Kit, Carburetor (Includes #6 thru 8) 5 Gasket, Air Cleaner Carburetor Assembly 6 (For Information Only - Not Available Separately) 7 Gasket, Carburetor (2) 8 Deflector, Heat 9 Clip, Cable 10 Clamp, Hose (6) Line, Fuel, 12" 11 Filter, Fuel 12 Connector, Hose, 90 Â° 13 Kit, Fuel Pump with Gaskets 14 (Includes Key Numbers !6 thru 18) 15 Spacer, Fuel Pump 16 Gasket, Fuel Pump Screw, Hex Ftange M6 x 1 x 20 (2) 17 Connector, Straight Hose 18 Line, Fuel, 1-1/4" 19 Line, Fuel, Metal 20 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x0.8 x 10 2t Clamp, Fuel Line 22 Sleeve, Insulating 23 Grommet, Fuel Line Line, Fuel, 2-1/2" 16 '12-112_05 17 25-041-09 18 M-0645020 19 X-380d 20 12-353-01 21 12-123-19 22 M-0545010 23 12-154-01 24 12-431-01 25 12-313-01 26 12-353-10 NOTILLUSTRATED -- 12_041-01 -- 12-518-05 12-757-27 12-757-28 12-757-30 12-757-31 Gasket, Carburetor Lead, Solenoid, Black, 5", 14 Gauge, Uninsulated Push-On Tabs Kit, Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Solenoid Repair Kit, Choke Repair Kit, Gasket Replacement 12-351-01 12-755-60 12-4tl-01 12-041-10 12-017-01 12-017-02 12-016-01 12-016-02 t2-146-13 12-468-05 12-112-13 12-086-15 12-089-01 12-173-01 12-755-03 X-426-.9 12-326-03 M-0645020 12-096-07 235011 24-032-05 M-0640034 24-194-01 24-186-03 M-0545010 24 t2-018-0t 25 12-402-02 26 12-318-09 27 X-75_23 Lifter, Valve (2) Kit, Cylinder Head Rod, Push (2) Gasket, Cylinder Head Valve, Intake, Standard Size Valve, intake, .25" Oversize Valve, Exhaust, Standard Valve, Exhaust, .25" Oversize Plate, Guide Washer, Plain 13/32 Spacer, Head Bolt Exhaust Port Screw, Hex Flange M10 x 145 x 81 (5) Spring, Valve (2) Cap, Valve Spring (2) Kit, Retainer (2) Clamp, Hose (2) Hose, Breather Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1 ..0 x 20 (5) Cover, Valve with Nipple Retainer, Spring Seal, Valve Stem (2) Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1 x 34 (2) Pivot, Rocker Arm (2) Arm, Rocker (2) Screw, Hex Flange M5x0.8xl0 Retainer, Breather Reed Reed, Breather Head, Cylinder Plug, Pipe, Allen Head 1/8 NOTE: All component dimensions given in US. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm 53
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 I IGNITION / ELECTRICAL i, ii i ,llllll i i _--4 i__ 8 CRANKCA_ 23 22 (_---- 1 3 11 ........................... i OIL PAN / LUBRICATION ] J S 2--" J-. .1 6_ 8----_ 15 --10 O--19 $--=I 6 / i iii iiiii STA.TING SYSTEM I 0 @ @ 54
REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.259592 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41565 IGNITION / ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Flange t 12-032-03 Mt0 x 1.5 x 46 2 12-522-18 2 12-468-03 Washer, Hex Flange 3 12-445-02 3 24-162-03 Screen, Grass 4 M_0839025 4 M-0639016 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x 1 x 16 (4) 5 12-380-03 5 12-112-01 Spacer, Fan (4) 6 12-755-49 6 12_157_02 Fan 7 12-089-t8 7 X-42-15 Key 8 12-422-08 8 12-025-25 Flywheei Assembly 12-422-09 9 41-155-02 Connector (4 Contact) 12-422-10 I0 M-0548025 Screw, Hex Cap 12-422-11 M5 x 0.8 x 25 (2) 12-422-12 11 M_0545010 Screw, Hex Flange 12-422-13 M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2) 12-422-07 12 12-154-02 Clip, Stator Harness 9 12-144-27 13 12-085-03 Stator Assembly I0 12-874-07 14 12-132-02 Spark Plug 12-874-08 15 X-728-1 Clip, Cable 12-874-09 16 12-584-01 Module, Ignition 11 12-018-02 17 M-0545020 Screw, Hex Flange 12 t2-108-07 M5 x 0.8 x 20 (2) 12-108-08 12-108-09 NOT ILLUSTRATED 13 12-067-05 - - t2_518-01 Lead, White, Ground To Kit1 (19", 12-067-06 18 Gauge, Fully Insulated Push-on 14 12-380-01 Tab and Uninsulated Push-on Tab 15 12-043-05 Terminals) 16 M-0631005 17 12-144-02 OIL PAN/LUBRICATION 18 52-139-09 19 12-755-64 KEY PART NO. NOo DESCRIPTION 1 12-038-01 2 25-755_13 3 12-153-03 4 12-153-02 5 12-123-04 6 M-0545020 7 12- t53-01 8 25-162-07 9 12-096-03 10 M-0545016 11 M-I039025 12 12-126-02 13 12-089-03 14 12-462-01 15 t2-208-01 !6 12-050_01 !7 X-75-I0 18 12-393-01 19 12-032-04 20 t2-096-02 21 M-0545016 22 12-032-03 23 SM-0839045 Dipstick Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 2 and 3) Kit, Oil Fill Cap (includes Key #3) O-Ring, Dipstick O-Ring, Upper Oil Fill Tube Tube, Oil Fill Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 20 O-Ring, Lower Oil Fill Tube Screen, Oi! Pick-up Cover, Oil Pick_up Screen Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 08 x 16 Screw, Hex Flange M10 x 15 x 25 Bracket, Oil Pump Relief Valve Spring, Oil Pump Relief Valve Piston, Oil Pump Relief Valve Body, Oil Pump Relief Valve Filter, Oil Plug, Square Head, Solid 3/8 Oil Pump Assembly O-Ring, Oil Pump Cover Cover, Oil Pump Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 16 (3) Seat, Oil (P.T.O.. End) Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1o25 x 45 (12) Pan, Oil 55 24 12-199-30 20 12-144-24 21 X-25-102 22 12-032-01 23 SM-0631015 24 I2-154-05 Seal, Crankshaft Block, Cylinder (Use Short Block) Strap, Lifting Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 25 Dowel, Locating (4) Kit, Camshaft (Includes Key #7 & 8) Spring, Actuating Shim, Camshaft, Blue Shim, Camshaft, Red (AR.) Shim, Camshaft, Yellow (A..R) Shim, Camshaft, Green (A.R.) Shim, Camshaft, Grey (A.R.) Shim, Camshaft, Black (A.R.) Shim, Camshaft, White (A.R.) Shaft, Balance Piston w!Ring Set, Standard Piston w/Ring Set .25" Oversize Piston w/Ring Set .50" Oversize Retainer, Piston Pin (2) Ring Set, Standard Ring Set .25" Oversize Ring Set .50" Oversize Connecting Rod, Standard Connecting Rod 25" Oversize Pin, Governor Regulating Gear, Governor Assembty Washer, Plain 6mm Shaft, Governor Gear Plug, Cup Kit, Shaft, Governor Cross, with Clip (Includes Key #20 and 24) Shaft, Governor Cross Washer, Plain 1/4 Seal, Governor Cross Shaft Washer, Ptain 6mm Clip, Hitch Pin STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO, DESCRIPTION 3 4 5 7 8 M-0839070 25_098-03 12-755-54 12-227_06 45-170-03 12-227-11 12-086-25 Screw, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x 70 (2) Starter Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 8) Kit, Drive End Cap, Drive End Armature End Cap, Commutator Screw, Hex Flange lt4-20 x 4-5/8 (2) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches 1 inch = 254 mm
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OWNER'S UAL MODEL NO. 917.259592 IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS: FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS INFORMATION AND ORDERING,-CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1 _800-366-7278) FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 Â® 15.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate Iocated under the seat. The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Re- tail Stores. WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: o PRODUCT -. TRACTOR ,_ MODEL NUMBER - 917.259592 o ENGINE MODEL NO. - CV15S-41565 _, PART NUMBER o PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians ..... professional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to you, we service what we setl. 161423 07o16..97 KFSW Printed in U.S.Ao .-- ' ' I"'1' II '''''l - i_ ' ll'l .................... I Il'l"l"l"l ................... ,_