Craftsman EZ 917.258692 Owner's Manual

I:RnFTXHaN Â° MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 OWNER'S MANUAL â¢ Assembly â¢ Operation â¢ Customer Responsibilities â¢ Service and Adjustments â¢ Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment. FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659 5917 l't] IIl'll II
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 tNJURY OR DEATH I. GENERAL OPERATION , Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual end on the machine before starling, , On_y agow responsible adults, who are familiar wIth the tnstructlons, to op_rala the machine. = Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, eta, which could be picked up and lhrawn by the blade â¢ Be aura Ihe area ts clear of other peopfe before mewing Stop machine if anyone enters the area â¢ Never carry p=_ssengers â¢ Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always fook down and behind belore and while backing â¢ Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point tt at anyone, Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher or the guard in place â¢ Slow down before turning â¢ Never leave a running machine unattended. Always tam off blades, set parking brake, slop engine, and remove keys before dismounting â¢ Turn oft blades when not mowing. â¢ Stop engine belore removing grass catcher or unclogging chute. â¢ Mow only Is daylight or good artMclal ilght â¢ Do not operate the machine while under the Inlluenca el etcohot or drugs â¢ Welch for Irafiio when operating near or crossing roadways. â¢ Use exlra care when {ceding or unloading the machine Into a traitor or truck, IL SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to Ices-of-control and t_pover accidents, which can resull in severe Injuny or death. All slopes require extra caulion. I{ you cannot back up the siope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow It. DO: â¢ Mow up and down slopes, not across â¢ Remove obstectes such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could ovedum the machine Tatl grass can hide obetacfas , Use slow speed, Choose a low gear so that you wtil not have lo slop or shift while on the slope , Follow the manufacturer's recommendallons Ior wheel weights or counterWeights to Improve stability? â¢ Usa extra care with grass catchers or other attachments, These can change the stability of the maoMns â¢ Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual Do not make sudden changes in speed or d_rectfen â¢ Avoid starting or slopping on e slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades ano proceed slowly straight down Ihe slope DO NOT: â¢ Donotturnonslopasuniessnecessary, andthen, tumslowly and gradually downhill, {t posslble . Do not mow near drop=oh's, ditches, or embankments. The mower could suddenly turn over tf a wheat Is over the edge of a clilf or ditch, or if an edge caves in_ â¢ Do not mow on wet grass., Reduced Iractton could cause sliding â¢ Do sol try to stabilize the machine by putting your toot on the groundÂ° â¢ Do not usa grass catcher on sleep slopes IlL CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and lhe mowing activity, Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Â° Keep chtidren ou! of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult â¢ Be Bled and Iura mschlne off if children enter the area â¢ Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children â¢ Never carFy children. They may fall oil and be seriously Injured or intedere with sate machine operation â¢ Never aItow chltdren to operate the machine, â¢ Use extra care when approaching bl_nd comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision, IV. SERVICE â¢ Use extra care in hand)(ng gasottne and other fusts_ They are gammable and vapors are expIoslve Use only an approved container, Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running Allow engine to cool belore refue!ing. Do not smoke, Never refuel the machine indoors Never store the machine or fuel container Inside where thera Is an open game, such as a water heater â¢ Never run a machine inside a closed area, ." Keep nuts and boltm especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition â¢ Never tamper wllh safety devices Check Ihek proper operation regularly â¢ Keep machine free o! grass leaves, or other debris build-up C san o or luel spillage Allow machine to cool beg'ore storing, Slop and inspect the equipmenl it you strike an obJecl. Repair, I! necessary, before resladlng_ â¢ Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running â¢ Grass calchercomponenls are subject towear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow ob acts Io be thrown, Frequenlly check components and rap ace w lh manufacturer s recommended pads, when nec- essary â¢ Mower blades are sharp and can cuL Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them- . Check brake operation frequently, Adjust and service as required. H= ==H, ,H,= , ,H , , , i_ Look for thls symbol to point out im- portant safety precautions. It means CAUTIONH| BECOME ALERTIII YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. A WARNING The engine exhaust from this product con- tams cnemtcats Known to the State of uad!or- nla to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. , H, ,, ,,, CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug _b wire and plaee wire where tt cannot contect spark plug In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor It has been designed, engineered and manufac- tured to give you the best possible dependability and pedormance, Shoufd you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartment, We have competent, well- trained lechnlctans and the proper toots to service or repair thts tractor, Please read and retain th{s manual The instructions wilt enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor propefly Always observe the "SAFETY RULES". MODEL NUMBER 917258692 SERIAL NUMBER DATEOFPURCHASE THE MODELAND SER1ALNUMBERSW[LL BE FOUND ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. i YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERfALNUMBERAND 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 â¢ Read and observe the satety rules . Followa regufarschedulein ma[nlaintng, caring for and using your tractor. , Foliow the Instructions under "Customer Responsibili- {ice" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS HORSEPOWER:.. t 8 0 GASOLtNE CAPACITY 3.5 GALLONS AND TYPE; UNLEADED REGULAR OIL TYPE (API.,SP/SG/SH): SAE 3.0 (above 32Â°F) SAE 5W-30 (below 32Â°F) OIL CAPACITY: WI FILTER: 40 PINTS W/O FILTER: 3 5 PINTS IPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RV17YC 3AP: ,025") VALVE CLEARANCE: iNTAKE: 003" - 006" EXHAUST: .013 _'- 0"f6" GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD; 5,5 REVERSE: 2 4 TIRE PRESSURE; FRONTt 14 PSI REAR: 10 PSI CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM BATTERY: AMPtHR; 30 MIN CCA: 240 CASE SIZE: U'IR BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT LBS WARNING: This traclor is equipped with an Internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-cov- ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped wIIh a spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state taws (if any). t! a spark arresler is used. it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator In the state of California the above is required by taw (Seclion 4442 of Ihe California Public Resources Code) Olher states may have simifar Iaws, Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrestor for the muffler Is available through your nearest Sears Aulhorized Service Center/ Department (See REPAIR PARTS section oÂ¿ this manua0, LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ONCRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT For two (2) years (rum the date el purchase, if Ibis Craftsman Riding Equipment is matnlalned_ lubdeated and tuned up according to the instructions tn the owner's manua!, Sears wll! repair or replace, tree ol charge, any parts found to be defeclive in material or workmanship Thts Warranly does nol cover:. â¢ Expendable Items which become warn during normal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, elc, Tire replacement or repair caused by panclures trsm outalde objects, such ae nails, Ihoms, stamps, or glass. â¢ Repairs necessary because of Operator abuse, negffgence, Improper storage or accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the Instructions contained in lhe owner's manuaL â¢ Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For ninety (gO) days from dale of purchase, 1I any baltary Included with this ddtng equipment proves defective [n maleflal or workmanship and our testing determines the batte_ will not hold s cha_ge, Sears will replace the be{tory at no charge IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE ON YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO-CHARGE FOR 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY TAKING YOUR CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT TO YOUR NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER, {IN-HOME WARRANTY SERVICE WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BUT A STANDARD TRIP CHARGE WILL APPLY ) THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY WHILE THIS PRODUCT IS IN THE UNITED STATES This Warranty gives you specitic legaf dghts, end you may also have other rights which may vary from s|ale to state, SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
SAFETY RULES ............................................................. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3 CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ...................... 3, 16-19 WARRANTY .................................................................. 3 TRACTOR ACCESSORIES ............................................ 5 ASSEMBLY .......................................... _ .................... 7-I0 OPERATION ............................................................ t1-t5 ,lU_l,i ii , i,iin ii I I roll ilu ,i I , TABLE OF CONTENTS i,iii,Ul i MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........... , ........................... t6 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................... ;20-25 STORAGE ...................................................................... 26 TROUBLESHOOTING ............................... ., ............... 27-2B REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................. 30-47 REPAIR PARTS- ENGINE .................................... 48-57 PARTS ORDERINGISERVICE ................. BACK COVER INDEX A Accessodes .......................... 5 Adjustments: Brake ............................. 23 Carburetor .......................... , 25 Mows Front-To-Back ................... 21 Slde-To-Stde ....................... 20 Throttle Control Cable ............... 25 Air Filter, Engine ............................ 1B Air Screen, Engine ...................... 19 Assembly .................................... 7-10 B Battery; Charging ........................... B Cleaning ......................... 17 Stedlng wtth Weak Battery ......... 24 S{orage ................................. 26 Terminals .............................. !6 Belt: Motion Drive Remover/Replacement ..... 23 Mower Belt(s) RemovaVReptacement .......... 22 Btade: Sharpening ........................ 17 Replacement ..................... 17 Brake Adtustment .............. :; 22 C Carburetor Adjustment ................... 25 Controls, Tractor ............................... 11 Customer RespensiblIil{es ........ 16-19 Englne: A]r Filter ................................ t8 Air Screen ......................... 1B Costing Fins ................ .18 Engine Oi! ................... 14,18 Fuel Filter ............................. 19 Spark Plug(s) .............. _. t9 Tractor: Battery .............................. 17 Blade ............................ 17 Lubrication Chart ................. 16 Maintenance Schedule ........ 16 Tire Care ........................ 8,17,23 Transaxle ............................. 18 Cutting Heighl, Mower ................ 13 E Electrical; Interlocks and Relays ............... 24 Schematic ........................... 29 Wtdng Diagram ............... 30 Engine: Air Filter .................... 18 Air Screen ..................... 19 Cooling Fins ....................... 18 Oil Change ............ 1B O11 Level ..... ............... ,., 14 Oil Type ......................... 14,18 Preparation .............................. 14 Repair Parts ................... 48-57 Starting ...................................... 15 Storage ........ _ .............. 26 F F_IIer; Air Filter ............................ 18 Fuel .............. 10 Fue!: Type ................................ !4 Slorage ..................................... 26 Fuse .................... 24 H Hoed Removab'tnstallalton ............ 24 L Leveling Mower Deck ............... 20 Lubrication: Chart. ........................ 16 Englt_e ......................... I8 M Malnlenance Schedule ....... : , , t0 Mower: Adjustment, Front4o-Back ...... 21 Adjustment, Side-to-Side ...... 20 Blade Replacemenl ................... 17 Blade Sharpening ................... 17 Culling Height . 13 Installation ............................. 20 Operation ............................... 14 Remover ............ , ........ 20 Mowing Tips ......................... 15 MuIller ......................... ,. t9 Spark Arrestor ....................... 3,38 O Oil: Cold Weather Conditions t4,t8 Engine ................................... 18 Storage ............................. 26 Operation ........................ 11,15 Operating Mower ........................ 14 Options: Accessories .... _., .............. 5 Spark Arresler ........... 3,38 P Perking Brake ...................... !2-'_3 Parts Bag .............................. 6 Parts, Reptaoemenl/Repafr ....... 30-47 Product Spectlicaflona .............. 3 R Repair Pads ................... , 30-47 S Safety Rules ...................... 2 Seat ............................................ 8 Service and Adjustments ......... 20-25 Carburetor ............................... 25 Fuse ................................... 24 Hood Removal/insIallation ...... 24 Motion Drive Ball RemovalfReplacement ....... 23 Mower Bait(s) RemovallReptacemeet .... 22 Mower Adjustment " Front-,lo-Back ................ 2! Side-to-Side . ...................... :o.. 20 Mower Remova!/lnstatiatlen ........ ,. 20 Tire Care ...................... 8,17,23 Slope Guide Sheet ...... . ............ "_. 5g Spark Plug(e) .......................... 1 g Speciticellens ............................. 3 Starting the Engine .............. 14,-15 Steering Wheel ................. 7,23 Stopping the Tractor .................... t3 Storage ................................... 26 T Throttle Control Cable Adjustment 25 Tires ............................ 8,17_23 Troubleshooilng Chart ........... 27-28 Transaxle ......................... IB W Warranly ..................................... 3 Wiring Diagram ................. 30 Wiring Schematic .................... 29
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS These accessories and attachments were available through most Soars retail Outlets and s.e trice centers when the tractor was purchased Most Seers stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor MAINTENANCE BLADES BELTS ENGINE SPARK PLUG GAS CAN ENGINE OIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER % PERFORMANCE Sears offom a wide variety o| attachments that fit your tractor Manyofihesearelistedbelowwtthbdefexplenat_onselhowlhcycanhelp you This list was current at the lime of publication: however, it may change in future years- more attachments may be added, changes may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model Contact your nearest Sears store for the accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor. Most of these attachments do not raqutre addil_onal hitches or conversion kits (those that do are tndJceled} and are designed tar easy attaching and detaching AERATOR promotes deep root gro_;th to_" a healthy lawn Ta- pered 2.5-Inch steel spikes mounted on tO-inch diameter d_ses punclure hates in soil at close tnierva(s to Iet moisture soak In Steel weight tray for Increased penetration. BAGGER lets you collect grass olipp_ngs and Ieaves tar a healthier, nearer looking Iawn, Two permeneÃ containers hold 30-gaUon plasftc begs BUMPER protects hent end of tractor Item damage CARTS make hauling easy Variety of sizes available, ptus eccessodos such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart Coyote prolective mat and doily, CORING AERATOR takes sme(} plugs oat of so_l to atIew mois- ture end nutrients to reach grass roots_ 36-tnoh swa_ 24 hardened stee! coring tips 150 Ib capacity weight tray., EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, fester FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters tn front of mower deck to reduce chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or 3 pull-behind attachments el once, such es sweepers, dethalchere, aerators (not for usa wl_h rollers, carts or other heavy agachments} GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce chances el "scalping" on uneven terrain For mower decksnct so equipped MULCH RAKFJDETHATCHER loosens soil and flips thatch and matted leaves to Iawn surface for easy pickup, Twenty spring t{ne teeth U sefuIto prepare bare areas for seeding, Available for {rent or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL.ACTION SPRING TINE IJETHATCHER covers 36-1rich wide path and tosses Ihatch Into largo hopper Mounts behind tractor, MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT once installed tots you mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without changing b!ades. For models not e quipped as 3-in. I Convertible mowers See "MOWER" tn the Repair Parts section of this manuel. RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you feed end unload frecter from e pickup Iruck Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber ROLLER for smoother [awe audace. 36-Inch wide, 18*tnch dtemetorwator-tight drum holds up to 3901bs, olwaight, Rounded edges prevent harm to tud Ad ustable scraper automatically c cans drum, SNOW B LADE for snow removal only. 14*inch high. ,_ B_inch wfde blade clears 42-1nchpath when angled left or right. Raises, towers w_th side _ever Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scrape r bar (Use with tire chatns and wheel weights and/or rear drawber weight ) SNOWTHROWER hes40-fnch swath, Drum-type auger handles powdery and weVheavy snow Mounts easily with simple pin arrangement Discharge chute adjusts tram tractor seat. 6-inch diameter spout dlschargos snow 10 to 50 feet Uft controlled at tractor seat. (Use with chafns end wheel weights and/er rea_' drawbar weight ) SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC etectrlc motor thai connects to Ihe tractor battery or other 12-vei! source. Includes booms far automatic spraying and hand heid wand tot spot spraying Wand has ad ustable spray pattern. For applying herbicides, tnsecti- c dee, fang c des and liquid fertilizers SPREADERISEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing, end weed kill- Ing easy. Broadcast spreaders are also uselul for granular de,- leers and sand SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and reaves TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36-tnclr swath to prepare seed beds, cultivate end compost garden residue Tiller has its own built-In tilt and depth cent rot system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch. Fits any lawn yard or garden tractor, Simply book up to the Irsctor drawbar end go_ Optional accesser}as convert unit for dethatching, aerating, hilling without tools TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross Elnks give smooth ride. outsl_ndlng t_'action TRACTOR CA_ hoe heavy duly vinyl fabric over tubular steel frame, ASS pta,,Uc top; ctear plastic windshield oilers 360 degree vls{billty Hinged metal dooms with catch. Keeps operator warm and dry Remove v_nyt sides end windshields tar use as sun protector in summer, Optional accessories include: tinted/ tempered solid safety glass windshield wilh hand opereled wiper;, 12-volt ember caution IIght for mounting on cab top VACS for poweflul collection el heavy grass clippings and leaves. Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in herd-to-reach places VACICH1PPER Includes a chtppeFshredder WEIGHT BRACKET for drawber lor snow removal apptlcatlons. Uses (t} 55 Ib: weight WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheeIs provlde needed traction for snow removsI or dozing heavy materials
I..L_ Ul,U, nil CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK Parts Bag contents shown full size (1) Shoulder BoTI 5/I6-18 (1) Knob (I) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga ner Springs (double loop) (4) Retainer Springs (single loop) _ (2) Screws #10 x 518 (2) Lock Washers #1[_ (2) Weld Nuts #10 (2) Washers 3116 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge , ,,,i,, (2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 314 G (2) Washers 9/32 x 5/8 x t6 Ga Â® (2) Hex Nuts !/4-20 Â® (2) Lock Washers 1/4 tr Parts packed separately in carton Seat Steering Wheel n Manual Vldeo Mulcher Cassette Plate Steering Sleeve f t t I t = t t i t I Pa_s Bag (2) Shoulder Bolls Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Washers 3t8 x 7/8 x t4 Gauge 4# (2) Center- lock Nuts [(_""(2) Front Link Assemblies _ teering Wheel insert S{ope Sheet _-<-'_ (2) Keys Assemblies
_LIJI II '" II I I . . ASSEMBLY ................... illl, i, L ,iJ, Your new trac or has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts teft unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor aII parts and hardware you assemble must be ttgittened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench set wtil make assembly easier Slandard wrench sizes are tlsted. (2) 7/t6" wrenches Ptlers (1) 9/16" wrench Tire pressure gauge (1) 3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet Phfflips Screwdriver Utility knife When fight or left hand is mentioned in this manual, tt means when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel) TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON UNPACK CARTON Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons from carton (See page 6). â¢ Cut from top to bottom, along lines on at[ four corners of carton, and lay panels f at. - Remove mowerand packing materials â¢ Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and remove STEERING WHEEL HEX LOCKNUT FLAT WAS.ER __j.... STEERING _" WHEEL STEERING WHEEL _ G STEERIN AO,_PTEn_t, SHAFT STEERING ,;;_ -_' SLEEVE ----....._" ('(i D_, - _ -. _'_ _' l t ,t I / t I i/ I FIG, 1 BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1) â¢ Remove {ocknut and farge 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 â¢ Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal (left !o right) and slide onto adapter â¢ Secure steering wheel to steering shalt wlth Iocknut and _arge flat washer previously removed. Tighten securely, â¢ Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering wheel, â¢ Remove protective materials from traclor hood and gdlL IMPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES iN SK1DTHATMAY PUNCTURETIRES WHERE TRACTOR IS TO ROLL OFF SKID TO RO LLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See Operation section for location and function of controls) â¢ Press lift lever plunger and raise attachment litt lever to Its highest position. â¢ Release parking brake by depressing clutehtbrake pedal, , Ptace freewheel control in freewheeling position to disengage transmission (See "TO TRANSPORT" In the Operation section of this manual) â¢ Roll tractor backwards off skid
, ,,,,,,, ASSEMBLY HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig, 2) â¢ Lift hood to raised position â¢ Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec- tive caps and discard. â¢ tf lhls battery Is put into service after month and year indicated an label (label located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 ampso ,, First connect RED baltery cable to positive ( ) battery terrain al wlth hex bolt, tier washer, lock washBr and hex nut as shown. Tighten securely. , Connect BLACK grounding cable te negative (-) bat- tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut. Tighten securely ,, Close lerminat access doors Use terminal access doors for: , Inspection for secure conneclions (Io tighten hard- ware), â¢ Inspection Ior corrosion â¢ Testing battery., â¢ Jumping (if required), Periodic charging. LOCK FLAT HEX NUT WASHER WASHER DISCARD TERMINAL NEX PROTECTIVE CAPS BOLT TERMfNAL - r {1 _ ACCESS DOOR POSEWE (REDt CABLE NEGATIVE (BLACK) CABLE INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seal before tightening adjustment knob. â¢ Remove cardboard packtng on seat pan â¢ Place seal on sea! pan and assemble shoulder bolt. â¢ Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely. DO not lighten, . Tighten shoulderbott securely. â¢ Lower seat into operating position and sil on seat. â¢ Slide seat unlif a comfortable position is reached which allows you lo press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. â¢ Get off seat without moving its adjusted position â¢ Raise seat and tighten ad)ustment knob securely.. SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIG. 3 FLAT WASHER CHECK TIRE PRESSURE The tires an your tractor were overlnflated at the factory for shipping purposes Cprrect tire pressure is important for best cutting performance â¢ Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM After you learn h_w to operate your tractor, check to see thai the brake is properly adjustedÂ° See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. FIG. 2
,Li ASSEMBLY INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT (See Figs. 4 and 7) Be sure tractor is on level sudace and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage park- ing brake. . Cut and remove ties securin_ anti-sway bar and belts,, Swing anti-sway bar Io left side of mower deck- . Slide mowerundertractorwtth dlschargeguardto right side of tractor, IMPORTANT= CHECK BELT FOR PROPER ROUTING iN ALL MOWER :PULLEY GROOVES. INSTALL BELT INTO ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY GROOVE. â¢ Install one front link in top hole of the Roll., front mower bracket and R_H. front suspensior_ bracket, Retain with two single loop relalner springs as shown, â¢ _nstall second fronl link in L.H. front suspension bracket only and retain with single loop retainer spdng as shown, â¢ Turn height adjustment knob counterclockwise untf! it stops â¢ Lower mower Iinkage with altachment lilt control â¢ Place the L.H. suspension arm on outward pointing deck pin. tf necessary, rock and raise front of mower to align deck pin wilh the hole in suspension arm Retain with double loop retainer spring wilh loops down as shown, â¢ Slide left side of mower back and instatt the unattached front link in top hote of the LH front mower bracket Retaln wtlh single loop retainer spring as shown . Place the R.H suspension arm on oulward pointing deck pin. if necessary, rock and raise front of mower to atign deck ptn with the hole in suspension arm. Relain with double loop retainer spring with roops down as shown * Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under lett footrest and retain w[Ih double loop retainer spring . Turn height adiustment knob clocl_._lse to remove slack from mower suspension, . Raise mower to highest position., . Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operalion section of this manual)Â° CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS For best cutting results, mower should be propedyleveled, See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL BELTS See the figures that are shown for replacing motion, mower drive, and mower blade drive belts in the Service and AdJustmenls section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed correctiy ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKETS DOUBLELOOP RETAINER SPRING CHASSIS (oulwardpoi_lng BRACKST deckpln_ SUSPENSION ARMS FRONT MOWER BRACKET SHOULDER BOLT GAUGE WHEEL 3/8 WASHER USE PLIERS FOR RETAINER SPRINGS 3f@-'tS CENTER LOCKNUT DOUBLE LOOP RETAINER SPRING ANTI*SWAY BAR IDLER PULLEY FIG. 4 SINGLE LOOP DISCHARGEGUARO â¢ ,9.
ASSEMBLY INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs, 5 and 6) , Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate using screw, washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pro-assemble weld nul to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. â¢ Tighten hardware securely â¢ Raise and hold detteclor shield in upright position. ,, Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck opening and slide into place, as shown. â¢ Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck. ,, Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck CAUTION: De not remove discharge guard from mower, Raise and hold guard when attaching mutcher plate and allow it to rest on plate while In operation, ,w lull i,ll iii DEFLECTOR EHrELD LATCH HOOKS FIGo 6 TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING Sfmpiy remove mulcher ptate and store in a safe place, Your mower is now ready for discharging or installation of optionat grass catcher accessory, NOTE: It is not necessary to change blades The muleher blades are designed for discharging and bagging also, HOOK LOCK WELD WASHER NUT WASHER WASHER MULCHER _'_""--SCREW PLATE FiG. 5 ,/CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEfVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUA LtTY PRODUCT PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: â¢ / Aft assembly Inslructions have been completed ,/ No remaining _oosa parts in carton. ,," Battery is properly prepared and charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps) ,/ Seat is adiusled comfortably and tightened securely. ,." AII tires are property inflated. (For shipping purposes, the tires were overfnflaled at the factory), ,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled slde-lo.side/ front-to-rear for best culling results (Tires must be properiy inflated for leve]tng)_ / Check mower and dflve belts. Be sure they are routed properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers. ,/ Check wiring, See that alfconnectfons are still secure and wiles are property clamped. _" Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in drNe position WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA A TTENTfON TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: ,/ Engine oil is at proper level.. ,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. v" Become familiar with afl controls - their location and function. Operate them before you start the engine ,I Be sure brake system is in sate operating cond{tton. ,f" It is importanl to purge the transmission before operat- ing your tractor for lSe first time Foltow proper slaritng and transmission purging instructions (Sea'TO START ENGINE" and 'PURGE TRANSMISSION" {n the Op- eralton section of this manual). 10
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in ]ttera_ure supplied with the producL Learn end understand their meaning BATTERY CAUTION OR WARNING ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF 41, REVERSE OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH FORWARD FAST SLOW LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL LOCK N REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH 0 PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED LOCKED MOWER L|FT ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED ATTACHMENT CLUTCH DfSENGAGED L LOW PARKING BRAKE IGNITION DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL (Hydro Models only) 11
,1111 i iiiiii i iii OPERATION i iii KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR. Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the location o! various controls and adjustments Save his manual for luture reference AMMEI'ER THRO_LE CHOKE CONTROL CONTROL IGNITION ATTACHMENT SWITCH CLUTCH SW_TCH UGHT SWITCH LtFT LEVER PLUNGER ATTACHMENT CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB FREEWHEEL, CONTROL PARKING BRAKELEVER MOTION CONTROL LEVER FIG. 7 Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American Nettena_ Standards lnstitule_ ATTACHMENTC LUTCH SWITCH _ Used to engage mower biades or other attachments mounted to your tractor ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor, CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and bretdng the tractor and starting the engine_ HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to adjust the mower height, LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on end off, MOTION CONTROL LEVER _ Selects the speed and direction ot the tractor, IGNITION SWITCH - Used !o slert and stop the engine, PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch!brake pedaf _nto the brake position, THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to conlrol engine speed, LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to reIease attachment lift lever when changing Its posftfon, CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine. AMMETER - indicates charging ( ) or discharging (-) of battery FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission !or pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off 12
OPERATION , , = =,,, , The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown Into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating ! your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wlde v=ston safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8) TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig, 8) Always operate engine at (uil throttle. Your tractorls equipped with an operatorpresencesensing â¢ OperalJng engine at less than full lhrott[e reduces the battery charging rate switch. When engine Is running, any attempt by the operator to leave the seal without lirst setting the parking â¢ Full throttle offers the best mower performance brake wtfl shut off the engine TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig, 8) â¢ Depress clutch/brake pedal Inlo fu]! "BRAKE" position and hold. Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine â¢ Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position and Do not use to start a warm engine reteasepr_ssurefromctutchYorake pedal Pedalshould â¢ To engage choke control, put_ knob out Slowly push remain [n BRAKE position. Make sure parking brake knob in to disengage w_tl hold tractor secure. TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See CHOKE ATTACHMENT BLOTCH SWITCH THROTTLE CONTROL PULL OUT TO *'ENGAGE*' Fig. 8) CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL "_;"DISENGAGED" "DRIVE" POSmON POSITiON FIG,. 8 STOPPING (See Fig. 8) MOWER BLADES = â¢ Move attachment c_utch switch to "DISENGAGED" position GROUND DRIVE - The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the motion conlrol lever. â¢ Start tractor with molten control lever In neulrai (N) position. â¢ Release parking brake and cJutchJbrake pedal DISENGAGE" â¢ Slowly move motion control lever to desired position MOTION CONTROL TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT LEVER PAe_NG BRAKE (See Fig. 8) "ENGAGED'_ The culling heighl is controlled by turning the height adjust- POSITION meni knob tn desired direction. â¢ Turn knob clockwise (,"_) to raise cutting height. â¢ Turn knob counterclockwise {K"_)to lower culling height The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4" The heights are measured from the ground to Ihe blade tip wilh the engine not running These heights are approximate and may vary depending upon salt conditions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed ,, Depress clutch/brake pedal inlo full "BRAKE" position. Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position. IMPORTANT; THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED ENGINE - â¢ Move throttie control to slow position NOTE: Failure to move throtlle control to slow position and allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine to "backfire". â¢ Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and remove key, Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use â¢ Never use choke to stop engine â¢ The average fawn should be cur to approximately 2d/2 inches during the cool season and to over 3 inches during hot months, For hea!thler and better looking lawns, mow olten and after moderate growlh.. â¢ For best cutting performance, grass over 6 inci_es in height should be mowed twice. Make the first cut relatively htgh; the second to desired height TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig, 9) Gauge wheels are properly adtusted when they are slightly off the ground when mower ts at the desired cutting height in operating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain conditions NOTE: Under certain condiltonswhen traclorls standing Idle with the engine running, hot e nglne exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass To eliminate this possibility, always stop engine when stopping traelor on grass areas I_ AUTION: Always stop tractor corn- l ptetely, as described above, before leav- ing the operator's position; to empty grass catcher, etc. â¢ Adjust gauge wheelswilh tractor on a tlattevef surface â¢ Ad ust mower to desired cutting hei_ht (See "TO AD- JUST MOWER CUTT NG HE GHT' in the Operation section of this manuel) â¢ With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slighliy off the ground, Inslall gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoufder boll, 318 washer, and 3lB-16 !ocknut and tighten securely. â¢ Repeat far opposite side installing gauge wheel in 13 same adjustment hole
GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING BBACKE'T_ 3t8-16 3/8 WASHER SHOULDER GAUGEWF _"_'BOLT FIG, g TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) ',(our tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat wilh the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the engine â¢ Selecl desired height of cut. â¢ Lower mower with attachment itft control. â¢ Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control. â¢ TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage atlachment clutch control. ii, H,,, IIIIMI t& AUTION: Do not operate the mower without either the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the dis- charge guard in place, i ii OPERATION TO TRANSPORT (See Fig. 11) When pushing or towing your tractor, be sure to disengage transmission by placing freewheel control _n freewheeling position. Free wheel control is located al the rear drawbar of tractor. â¢ Raise attachment lift to highest posllion with attach- ment tilt control- . Pull freewheel control knob out and hold in position by inserting retainersprlng into forward hole of control rod . Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH â¢ To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transpodlng your traclcron a truck or a traite r, be sure hood is closed and secured totraclor Use an appropriate means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc). FiG. 11 BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 18) FIG. 10 â¢ The englneinyour tractor has been shipped, fromthe factory, already filled with summer weight oil â¢ Check engine otl with tractor on level ground. â¢ Remove oit tilt cap/dipstick and wipe clean reinsed the dipstick and push II all the way down into the tube, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil ievei if necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is reached Do notoverfHl. â¢ For cold weather operation you should change oll for easier starting (See "OIL VISCOSITY CHART" In the Customer Responsibilities section of this manuat). â¢ To change engine oil see the Customer ReeponsibLli- ties section in this manual TO OPERATE ON HILLS i ,mHi ,Ul i H â¢ OA T,O.: Oonotd.vo pe.downhi.s I with slopes greater lhan 15 Â° and do not drive across any slope. i â¢ Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down hills, â¢ Avoid stopping or changing speed on hil{s â¢ If slowing {s necessary', move throttte control lever to slower position. â¢ rf stopp ng s absolufeiy necessary push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking brake. â¢ Move motion control lever lo neutral (N) position, IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE CLUTOHIBRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED â¢ To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal â¢ Slowly move motion control tever lo slowest setting â¢ Make all turns sIowlv. ADD GASOLINE â¢ Fill fuel tank Use fresh clean regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane {Use of leaded gasoline wilt increase carbon and fead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days lo assure fuel freshness IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 32"F(0Â°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE GASOLINE TO HELP _NSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING WARNING; Experience indicales that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which Ieads to separation and formation o_ 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 fuet lines and carburetor are empty, Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc- tions for additional Information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent 14 damana may occur.
ii OPERATION = [_ CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank | filler neck, Do not overfill Wipe off any I spilled oi! or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame, 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 lime to move fuel from the tank to the engine. â¢ Be sure freewheel control is ]n the lransmlsston an.- gaged position. " Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake â¢ Place motion control lever in neutral IN) postlten Â° Move altachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" posillon , Move throttle conlrol to fast position â¢ Pull choke control out for a cold engine slad attempt For a warm engine start atlempl lhe choke csntro! may net be needed_ NOte: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below â¢ Insert keyinlo ignition and turn keydockwise to"START" position and release key as soon as engine slarts Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec- onds per minute If Ihe engine does nat start after several attempts, push choke control in, wait a few minutes and lry again tf engine slilldoes not start, putl the choke control out and retry WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 Â° F and above) â¢ When engine starts, slowly push choke centrotln until the engine begins to run smoothly. If the engine slarts to run roughly, pu]t the choke control out slightly for a few seconds and then continue to push the control in slowly â¢ The attachmenls and ground drive can now be used if the engine does not accept the toad, restart the engine and allow tt to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 Â° F and betow) â¢ When engine slarts, slowly push choke conlral in unlit the engine begins le run smoothly Continue to push the choke conlrol in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed and load, until the choke control is fully In. If Ihe engine starts to run roughly pull the choke control out stlghlly for a few seconds and then continue to push the centre n slowly. This may require an engine warm-up period from several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature. HYDROSTATIC TRANSMLSSION WARM UP â¢ Before driving the unit fn cold weather, the transmis- sion should be warmed up as lellows; â¢ Be sure the tractor is on level ground. â¢ Place the motion control lever in neutral. Release the parking brake and let Ihe clutch/brake slowly retum to operating position, ,, Allow one minute for transmission to warm up_ This can be done during the engine warm up period. â¢ The attachments can be used during the engine warm- up period after the transmission has been warmed up and may require the choke control be pulled out sfigh_ly. NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need Io be adjusted for best engine performance. Sea"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in _he Service and Adjustments section of this manual PURGE TRANSMISSION _ CAUTION: Neverengageordisengage ! freewheel lever while the engine is run_ nlng, To ensure proper operation and performance, It is recom- mended thai the lransmlsston be purged before operating tractor for the firsl time This procedure witl remove any trapped air Inside the lransmtssion which may have devel- oped during shipping of your tractor IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOUR TRANSMISSION REQUIRE REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR. â¢ Plasetractor safely on levetsurface with engine off and parking brake set ,, D_sengage lransmtsslon by placing freewheel control in freewheeling position (See TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual) Â° Sittinginthelractorseat, startenglne Alterlheeng[ne [s running, move throttle control Eo slow position. With motion controt lever in neutral IN) position, slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal. â¢ Move motion control lever to full forward position and hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to furl reverse posilion and hold tor five (5) seconds_ Repeat this procedure three (3) times NOTE: During this procedure lhere witJ be no movement of d rive wheels. The air Is being removed from hydraulic drive system â¢ Move metlon control lever to neutral (N) position.. Shut- elf engine and set parktng brake â¢ Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in driving posilien (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section of manual) â¢ Sitting in the tractor seat. start engine. After the engine is running move throttle centre/to half (1/2) speed. With motion control lever in neutrat IN) position, s owly disengage c_utchibrake pedal â¢ Slowly move motion control lever forward, alter the lractcr moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move motion control lever to reverse position_ After the trB, ctor moves approximately l[ve (5) feet return the motion control lever to the neutral IN) position. Repeat this procedure with the motion control lever lhree {3) times. , Your_lractor is now purged and now ready for normal operation 15
OPERATION i J, MOWING TIPS â¢ Tire chains cannot be used when the mower housing is attached to tractor Â° Mower should be properly teveled for best mowing performanceÂ° See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual,, â¢ The left hand side of mower should be used for trLm- ming, â¢ Drive so that clippings are discharged onto the area that has been out. Have the cut area to the right of the machine, This wit{ resuIt in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting â¢ When mowing large areas, stad by turning to the right so that clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc, After one or two rounds, mow in Ihe opposite direction making left hand turns until ffnished (See Fig, 12), â¢ if grass _s extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to reduce toad and posstbfe fire hazard from tided clip- pings, Make first cut relatively high; the second to the deslred 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 â¢ Atways operate engine at full throttle when mowing to assure better mowing performance end proper dis- charge of matedal Regulate ground speed by select- ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting performance as wel! as the quality of cut desired â¢ When operating attachments, select a ground speed that witl suit tile terrain and give best performance of the attachment being used, MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND TRASH_ CLEAN AFTER EACH USE â¢ The special mutching blade will recur the grass clip- pings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they" will disperse into the grass and not be noliced Also, the mulched grass will blodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for lhe lawn. Always mulch with your h_ghest engine (blade) speed as this will provide the best recurring action of lhe blades = Avoidcultlngyourlawnwhenitiswet Welgrasslends to term clumps and interferes with the mulching action The best time to mow your lawn is 1ha early aflemoon. At this tlme the grass has dried and the newIy cut area wt!f not be exposed to the direct sun., ', For best resuIls, adjust the mower cutting height so that the mower cute off only the top one..thlrd of the grass bfedes (See Fig. 13) For extremely heavy mutcHng, reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly â¢ Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re- quire thal an area be mutehed a second time to com- pletely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across or perpendicular to the first cul path. = Changeyourcuttingpatternfromweektoweek. Mew nedh to soulh one weekthen change to east to west the next week, This will help prevent malting and graining of the lawn, FIG. 13 FIG, 12 16
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ___oo_n_J AS YOU COMPLETE f__-_'_9,_._._O?'_ti '" " Check Brake Operation . . If V' ........ Check T_re Pressure I, / V' .... 1" J Chec, for Loo,o F.eteners V" V', V' _ Sh_rpen!Reptace Mower Blades I#"*,_ J LUb,iCa"oe c.e_" V' I," [ T ii ChecF! Battery Leve,_echarge I/_ 0 '. Cleen Bstre_., RedTerm!._._!e ' ' ' V' ........ i -- a i CheckTrensaxle,â¬ooilng ,, If .............. i Adjust B{ade Belt{e} Tension V'#_ ..... { k_lust Motion D,_ve ee,(s) Te_e_on V'e ' Check Engine Oil Leve_ V _' I_ : , Change Engine Oil _2.,_ . ! if , Clean Air Screen ...... i Inspect Multt_dSperk Attester _ ............. _ Reptace Oil Filter (if equipped) I_l,z ..... Replace Spark FI,g V' V' : " Repiac FgeIRepi_ee Air FiilerFitlerPaper Cartridge ..... , V'_t V _ ......... ] GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this _ractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To (])sPl_ receive lullvalue from the warranty, ope rater must maintain tractor as instrucled {n th{s manual Some adjustments wilt need to be made perlodfcatly to properly maintain your tractor. AII adjustments in the Service and Adjuslments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season. â¢ Once a year you should replace the spark plug, cfean or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for _("f')CLUTCH wear. A new spark plug and clean air tilter assure proper elf-fuel mixture and help your engine run better PWOT(S) and tast longer BEFORE EACH USE â¢ Check engine oil level, â¢ Checkbrake operation . Checktire pressure. â¢ Checkfor teose fasteners, LUBRICATION CHART Â® FRONT WHEEL (_ BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK Â® (_) SAE 30 OR '_swe0 MOTOR OIL (_ GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE Â® REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS VISCOUS LUBRi- CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, IF YOU FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW- 17 DERED GFLAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte- nance. BRAKE OPERATION II tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at htgh speed in h_ghest gear, then brake must be adjusted, (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in 1he Service and Adjust- merits section of this manual) TIRES ,, Malntatnproper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD- UCT SPECIFICATIONS on page 3 of this manua!) â¢ Keep tires free of gasoline, o11, or insect control cheml- cals which can harm rubber. â¢ Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat tires due to s_ow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your tocal parts dealer Tire sealant atso 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, 14) â¢ Raise mower to highest posilton to allow access to bIades â¢ Remove hex boff, lockwasher and flat washer securing blade. â¢ install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up towards deck as shown. â¢ Reassemble hex boll, lock washer and flat washer in exact order as shown â¢ Tighten bott securely (30-35 Ft Lbs torque} IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening blade- but if you do, be sure the blade is balanced MANDREL BLADe TRAILING EDGE LOCK WASHER HeX BOLT (GRADe 8}* 'A GRADe 8 HEAT TReATeD BOLT CAN BE IDENTiFieD BY SIX L|NES ON THE BOLT HEAD. TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 15) Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced, An unbalanced blade wlif cause excessive vibration and even- tual damage to mower and engine. â¢ The blade can be sharpen?d with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to snarpen while on the mower . To check blade balance, you will need a 5/B" diameter steel bolt, pin or a cone balancer (When using a cone balancer, follow the instructions supplied with ba- ancer,) â¢ Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion of lhe steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt or pin parallel with the ground, If blade ts balanced, It should remain tn a ho_:izontel posilion if ellher end of the btade moves downward, sharpen the heavy end unlit the blade is balanced NOTE; Do not use a neff for balancing blade The lobes of he center hole may appear to be centered, but are not CENTER HOLE ' / ," s,." LADe FIG. 15 BATTERY Your tractor has a battery charging system which is sulfi- cient for normal use However, periodic charging of the battery with an automotive charger will extend its life, â¢ Keep battery and terminals ctean â¢ Keep battery bolts tight â¢ Keep smallvent holesopen â¢ Recharge at 6-I0 amperes for 1 hour TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can c_ause lhe battery to "leak" power. â¢ Remove terminal guard. â¢ Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED battery cable and remove battery from tractor â¢ Rinse the battery with plain water and dry â¢ Clean terminals and batterycable endswith wire brush until bright â¢ Coat terminals wilh grease or petroleum Jelly â¢ Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY _' in the Assembly section Of this manual) FIG. 14 18
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES V-BELTS Check V-be!Is for delerIorat}on and wear after 100 hours of operation and replace tf necessary. The belts are not adjustable, Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear TRANSAXLE COOLING The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept clean to assure proper cooling Do not atlempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is running or while the transmission is hot, â¢ Inspect coating fan to be sure fan biades are intact and clean â¢ Inspect coo_ing tins for dirt, grass clippings 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 transaxie was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte- nance ts not requlred for the life of the transaxle, Should the trensaxle ever [oak or require servicing_ contact your near_ eat authorized service center/department ENGINE LUBRICATION Only use high quality detergent oi! rated with APt service classification SF, SG or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade according to your expected operating temperature. SAlE VISCOSITY GRADES _C ,3,,. O" .2'_1" -_C," b* 10 _ _1}" 30* 40 _ TE,MPERATURE RANGE ANT_C_PA"fEO aEFOR_ NEXT OIL CHANGE NOTE: Although mu_ti-viscosiiy oils (5W30, 10W30 efc improve starting In cold weather, these multi-viscosity 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 of! after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year tf the tracto r is not used for 50 hours In one yea r Check the crankcase oil tevel before starting the engine and after each eight (8) hours of operation, Tighten oil fil_ capldtpstick securely each time you check the oll [eve[ TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 16) Determine temperalure range expected before oil change All ell must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH â¢ Be sure tractor is on level surface â¢ Oil will drain more freety when warm, â¢ Catch oil in a suitabEe container â¢ Remove eil fill capldipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt to enter the engine when changing oil Remove drain plug. ,,,,,, ,,,,,, ,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, ,,_ â¢ After oil has drained completely, reptace oil drain plug and tighten securely. â¢ Refill engine with oil through eft fill dipstick tube, Pour slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 oi this manual. â¢ Use gauge on oil fill cep/dlpsllck for checking level, Be sure dipstick is In all the way for accurate reading, Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick OIL FILL OIL DRAIN 19 FIG. 16 AIR FILTER (See Fig. 17) Your engine wilt not run properly using a dtdy air fitter_ Clean the foam pro-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera- tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions â¢ Remove wing nut and cover. â¢ Remove seal and cartridge plate TO SERVtCE PRE-CLEANER â¢ Slide loam pro-cleaner off cartridge â¢ Wash it in liquid detergent and water, â¢ Squeeze it dry in a clean clolho Mow it to dry â¢ Saturate it In engine o11 Wrap it in clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE â¢ Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartrfdge NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge or use pressurized air, as thts will damage the cartridge, . Reinstall the pre*cleaner (cleaned and oiled) over the paper cartridge. â¢ Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal. â¢ Installtheaircteanercoverandwingnut Tightenwing nut 1/2 turn to I full turn after nut contacts cove r Do not overttghten. COVER -,_, .,.-_'-'_'_'- WING NUT SEAL PRE-CLEANER ".-._ ""CARTRIDGE 0 FIG. 17
.................... , ill ill,i ,,,I,II I I I IIIlllllllllllllllll I Illl,.utl CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 18) Air screen must be kept free of did and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum fibers. ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig, I8) Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to prevent engine damage from overheating, Engine blower housing must be removed, Remove side panels and hood (See"TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILLASSEMBLY tnthe _ervice end Adjustments section of this manual) \ FIG,, 18 ENGINE OIL FILTER Replace the engine ott tilter every season or every other oil change if the lractor is used more than 100 hours tn one year_ MUFFLER inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrestor (if equipped) as l( could create a fire hazard andtor damage i,, .... ,, ............... i i,,,, IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig, 19) The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. If fuel filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement ts requlrsd. â¢ With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line sections â¢ Place new fuel filter In position in fuel line with arrow pointing towards carburetor. â¢ Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps ere properly positioned. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline. CLAMP CLAMP FUEL F1LTER FfG, 19 CLEANING â¢ Clean engfne, battery, seat, finish, etc of all foreign metier . Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline, otl, etc. - Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax, We do not recommend using a garden hose to clea n your 1rector unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and carburetor are covered to keep water out. Wafer in engine can result in a shortened engine life SPARK PLUGS Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing season or after every 100 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Spark plug type and gap salting are shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual 2O
i ill,,iu,,i i i ..... SERVICE AND,ADJUSTMENTS CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brakeÂ° Place motion control lever in neutral iN) positlono Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stoppedÂ° Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with piug. i TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 20) â¢ Place attachment ciutch in "DISENGAGED" position â¢ Turn height adjustment knob to lowest setting - Lower mower to its Iowesf position â¢ Remove retainer spring holding anl}-swaybar to chas- sis bracket and disengage anti-swaybar from brackeL â¢ Remove retainer springs from suspension arms at deck and disengage arms from deck â¢ Raise attachment lift to Its highest position: â¢ Remove two retainer springs from each front link and remove iinks., â¢ Sitde mower forward and remove bett from eieclric clutch pulley â¢ Slide mower out from under right side of traclor, iMPORTANT; iF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR, REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS TO INSTALL MOWER Farrow procedure described in "iNSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT' in the Assembly section of this manual ADJUSTMENT NUTS U FT FRONT LINKS SUSPENSION RRACNET TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING Adjust the mower white tractor is parked on level ground or driveway. Make sure tires are property inflated (Sea "PRODUCT S PECIF1CATtONS" o n page 3 of this manual). If tires are over or undertnflated, you wll! not properly adjust your mower SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs, 21 and 22) â¢ Raise mower to its highest position. â¢ At the midpoint of both sides ol mower, measure heigltt 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, â¢ If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one side of mower only. â¢ To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment nul on 1hal side â¢ To lower one side of mower, toosen lilt link adjustmenl nul on lhal side,, NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut wltl change mower height about 1/8" â¢ Recheck measurements after adjusting, CHASSIS RETAINER SPRING ANTi-SWAY BAR RETAINER SPRINGS FIG. 20 FRONT SUSPENSION BRACKET RETAINER MOWER BRACKET
iii, i, IIIIHIIlll ii SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND BOTTOM EDGE OF MOWER TO GROUND FIG. 21 _(_ SUSPENSION ARM . / LIFT LiNK ADJUSTMENT NUT FIG_ 22 FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs 23 and 24) IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDEÃ·TO-S_DE _F THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONTLINK8 EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO- SIDE, To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 118" to 1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest position, Check adjuslment on right side of tractor Measure dis- tance "D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at boltom edge of mower housing as shown BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH NUT "E" NUl FIG. 24 TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL (See Fig, 25) , Park!rector on a level surface Engage parking brake. â¢ Remove four screws from L,H mandrel cover and remove cover, â¢ Roll beIt over the top of L H, mandrel pui_ey, â¢ Remove belt from electric clutch pulley. â¢ Remove belt from tdter pulleys, Remove any dirt or grass clippings which may have accumulated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface, â¢ Check primary idler arm and two idlers to see that they rotate freely, â¢ Be sure spdng ts securely hooked to primary idler arm and bolt in mower housing, â¢ Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both fron! links are equalin tenglh Both links should be approximately 10-3/8", â¢ tf links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same Ieng[h as other link, â¢ To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front links an equal number of turns â¢ When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front links. â¢ To raise front of mower, loosen nut"F" from trunnion on both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an equal number ol turns â¢ When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower at front than â¢ rear, tighten nut"F" against trunnion on both front links. Recheck side-to-side adjustment. :,_,, ,% t _ =,_ MANDREL FIG, 23 MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION (See Fig, 25) â¢ Install be{t in both idlers, Make sure belt. is in both belt keepers at the idlers as shown â¢ Install new belt onto electric cFutch puItey, â¢ Roll belt into upper groove ol LH mandrel pulley . Carefully check bell routing making sure belt ls in the grooves correctly and inside belt keepers Reassemble LH. mandrel cover ELECTRIC CLUTCH PULLEY 22 FIG. 25
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 26) Park the tractor on level surface Engage parking brake â¢ Remove mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of thls manual) â¢ Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual) â¢ Remove four screws from R H mandrel cover and remove cover Unhook spring from bop on mower housing â¢ Carefully roll belt oIf R H mandrel putley â¢ Remove beft from center mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and L.Ho mandrel pulley Remove any dirt or grass which may have accumu- lated around mandrels and entire upper deck surface â¢ Check secondary idler arm and Idler to sea that they rotate freety â¢ Be sure spring is hooked in secondary idler arm and sway-bar bracket. â¢ Install new belt in lower groove of LH mandrel pulley, fdter pulley, and cenler mandrel pu/tey as shown â¢ Rollbelt over R H mandrel pulley Make sure belt isln all grooves properly â¢ Reconnect spring to bolt in mower housing and rein- stall R H mandrel cover â¢ Reinstall mower to lractor (See "iNSTALL MOWER AND DRWE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual) â¢ Reassemble mower drive belt (See "TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section o! this manual MOWER LH. BLA DE CENTER MANDREL DRIVE 9ELT MANDREL tDLER R H, MANDREL COVER SFR|NG SWAY-eAR BRACKET SCREW FIG. 26 TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH (See Fig, 27) The eiectflc ctutch should provide years of service The clutch has a built-in brake that stops the pultey within 5 seconds Eventually, the tntemat brake wilt wear which may cause the mower btades to not engage, or, to not stop as required Adjustments should be made by your nearest authorized service center/department â¢ Make sure attachment clutch andignttton switches are in "OFF" positron. â¢ Ad ust the three nylon Iocknuls unlit space between clutch plate and rotor measures O12" at all three slot tocalions cut in the side of brake plate. NOTE; After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear In clutch plate ROTOR CLUTCH F.LATE NYLON _SL_ _eRAKE LOCKNUT (3) PLATE FIG. 27 TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 28) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system which is mounted on the side of the transaxle if _ractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance at high speed in htghesl gear, then brake must be adjusted â¢ Depress c]ulchibraka pedal and engage parking brake. â¢ Measure d{stance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod â¢ I I distance is other than 1-3/4% loosen jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance becomes !-3/4" Retlghten iam nut against nut "A". â¢ Roadtest tractor forproper stopping distance as stated above, Rsadjusl if necessary. If stopping distance is stil! greater than six (6) leel tn highest gear, further maintenance is necessary Contact your nearest au- thorized service center/department WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" HUT "A'"-_._.__, JAM NUT -77_;__ OPERATING DO NOT TOUCH THt5 NUT. IF FURTHER ;BRAKe ADJUST- MENT |S NECESSARY CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHO- R|ZED SERVICE CENTER!DEPARTMENT F|Go 28 TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 29) Park the tractor on leve_ surface Engage parking brake For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on bottom side of ]elt footres_ â¢ Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual ) â¢ Disconnect clutch wire harness â¢ Remove clutch locater â¢ Remove upper belt keeper â¢ Remove be_t from stationary idler and clutching Idler â¢ Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor Carefully remove bait upwards from transmission input pu!ley and over cooling fan biades Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards from around electric clutch Insta!l new be]t by reversing above procedure 23"
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS IMPORTANT; MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER tS POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS _ND ELECTRtO "CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTION IS ;ECURE. ELECTRIC CLUTCH _"'_., UPPER BELT_ KEEPER / LOCATOR "'" TABS CLUTCHING "_''" IDLER STATIONARY IDLER TRANSMiSSiON*',-. iNPUT PULLEY _CLUTCH LOCATOR 1i,, if,?, HARNESS FIG, 29 TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER (See Fig, 30) The motion con=rot lever has been preset at the factory and adjustmenl should nst be necessary, If for any reason the motion control tever will no! hotd Its pesltloe while at a selected speed, it may be adjusted at the friction pack located on the right side of transmission. â¢ Park tractor on level surface Stop tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF" position, and engage parking brake. â¢ Adjust motion control lever by tightening adjustment locknut one hall (1/2) turn NOTE: If for any reason the eftod Io move the motion control lever becomes too excessive, reverse the above adjustment procedure by loosening ]ocknut 1/4 to 1/2 turn. Road test tractor after adjustment and repeat procedure if necessary TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT Should your transmission require removat for service or replacement, tt should be purged after retnstatlatfon and before operating the tractor. See "PURGE TRANSMtS* SION" in the Operation section of this manual tf %:' _,.. ADJUSTMENT LOCKNUT FIG, 30 TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT !1 steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (Ieft to dgh0 when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove sleep ing wheat and reassemble per InstrUctions in the Assembly section of this manual FRONT WHEEl. TOE4NICAMBER The front wheel toe-in and camber are not adiustable on your tractor, tf damage has occurred to affect the front wheel tee4n or camber, contact your nearest authorized service center/department. TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS (See Fig. 31) â¢ Block up axle securely, â¢ Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow wheel removal (rear wheel conlains a square key - Do no! lose). â¢ Repair tire and reassemble â¢ 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. â¢ Replace axle cover, NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local parts dealer Tire sealanl also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion. WASHERS RiNG AX2OVER _'"_BGUARE KEY (REAR WHEEL ONLY) FIG, 31 TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See FigÂ° 32) = i = =l m llll i H,,,,H,,,,,,I l& CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- ate explosive gases,, Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from bat- terios, Always wear eye protection when around batterles_ tf your battery ls too weak to start the engine, tt should be recharged, tf "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 - â¢ Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE ( ) terminal of each batten/, taking care not to shorl against chassis, â¢ Connect one end of the BLACK cable Io the NEGA- TIVE (-) terminal of lully charged battery â¢ Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good CHASSIS GROUND, awaylrom fuel tankand battery TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER - - BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully charged battery 24 " RED cable last from both batteries
it1 ,i ullul ul ii Ull i i,,uJ u uulu, â¢ SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS 'POSITIVE = "NEGATIVE" ( ) (-) , i ,, itt,, , uv_ FiG. 32 TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB â¢ Raise hood. â¢ Pull bulb holder out of the hole In the backside of the grill â¢ Replace bulb tn holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill â¢ Close hqod INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS Loose or damaged w rtng may cause your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starling â¢ Check wiring See electrical wir ng diagram in the Repair Parts section of this manual TO REPLACE FUSE Replace with 30 amp automotlve_type plug In fuse The fuse holder is located behind the dash TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY (See Fig, 33) â¢ Raise hood â¢ Unsnap headlight wire connector . Stand n front of tractor Grasp hood at s des, tilt toward engine and lift off of tractor To replace, reverse above procedure HOOE FIG 33 ENGINE 25 TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE (See Figs. 34 & 35) The throttle control has been preset at the tactory and adjustment should not be necessary Check adiustment as described below before loosening cable If adjuslment is necessary, proceed as follows: = With engine net running, move throttle control lever to fast pos lion Check that speed controllever ts against step screw _' it is not, boosen casing clamp screw and pull throttte cable until lever is against screw Ttghten clamp screw securely CASING STOP SCREW SPEED CONTROL THROTTLE CABLE FIG, 34 STOP SPEED CONTROL LEVER FIG 35 TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 36) The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust ment should not be necessary However, minor adjustmenl may be required to compensate for differences In fuel, temperature, all{rude or load tf the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: In general, turning the adjusting needles In (clockwise) decreases the supp y of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mIÃh_re Turning lhe adjusling needles out (coun- terclockwise) increases the supp{y of luel to the engine giving a richer fueVair mixture IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLES ANO THE SEATS IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT tF SCREW IS TURNED tN TOO TIGHT PRELIMINARY SETTING â¢ Be sure you have a c{ean air filter, and lhe throttle control cable ts adjusted properly (see above) â¢ With engine oft turn id e lust ad ustlng needle [n (clock- w ss) cos ng t f nger t ght and then turn out (counter- clockwise) 1-1/4 turns â¢ Turn main fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) ctosing finger tight end then turrl out (counterclockwise) 1 turn
,,,,, i i i ,i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FINAL SE"FFING - , Start engine end allow to warm for five minutes. Make final adjustments with engine running and shlf'Jmotlon control lever in neutral (N) position. â¢ With throttle control lever in last position, turn main fuel adjusting needle in (ciockwlse) untll engine begins to die then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between these two positions, â¢ Idle speed setliqq - With throttle control lever in stow position engine should idle at 1400 RPM If engine =dies too stow or fast, turn id e speed adjust ng screw n or out untti correct idle is attained !die rue{ need!e t_s_e_U_g -Wtth throttle control lever in s!ow position, turn idle luet ad usting needle in (clock- wise) until engine begins to die and then turn out (counterc!ockwise) unttf engine runs roug h. Turn needle 1o a point midway between those two positions â¢ Recheckldle speed Readjustif necessary ACCELERATION TEST - â¢ Move throttle control lever from slow to fast position, tt engine hesitates or dies, Iurn idle mixlure screw out (counterclockwise) 118 turn. Repeat test and continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates smoothty_ High speed stop is factory adjusted Do not adjust=damage may result IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER ENGINESPEED, OVERSPEEDINGTHE ENGINEASOVE THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE DANGEROUS, IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/ DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS, ,,*IDLE FUEL IDLE SPEED _ --_'_-_" _. // ADJUST NG ADJUSTING -'_"_,_ _ NEEDLE ' _ _'"_" MAIN FUEL _ _"_______'_ ADJUSTING '_ NEEDLE FIG_ 36 _R
STORAGE lmmediatefy prepare your tractor for storage si the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. CAUTION: Never store the tractor with gasoline In the tank Inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark, Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosureÂ° TRACTOR Remove mower from tractor for winter storage When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean il thor- oughly, remove aft dirt, grease, leaves, etc Store in a clean, dry area- - Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in the Customer Responsibilities section of lhis manual). Inspect and replace bells, if necessary (S_e belt re- placement tnstrucltons in the Service and Adjustments section of Ihis manual). * Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities saclion o[ this manual. . Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear,, Replace If necessary . Touch up all r_sted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting BATTERY Fully charge Ihe battery for storage. â¢ After a period of time in storage, battery may require recharging . To help prevenl corrosion and power leakage dUdng tong periods of storage battery cables should be disconnecte d 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. â¢ Be sure battery drain tube Is securely attached, , tf baltery Ss 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 â¢ Drain the fuet tank â¢ Slart the engine and let it run until the fue_ lines and carburetor ere empty * Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products tn the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur. â¢ Use fresh rue] next season NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceplab]e alEemative in minimizing the Iormatlon of fuel gum deposits during stor- age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel lank or storage container, Always follow Ihe mix ratio found on stabilizer conta!ner. Run engine at feasl 10 minutes alter adding slabtttzer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer. ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine etf (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities seclion of this manual) CYUNDERS â¢ Remove spark plug(s) â¢ Pour one ounce of ofl through spark plug hole(s) into cylinder(s) â¢ Turn ignition key to "START" posilion for a few seconds to distribute oil â¢ Reptace with new spark plug(s). OTHER â¢ Do not store gasoline from one season to anolher â¢ Replace your gasoline can i! your can starts 1o rust. Rust and/or d{d In your gasoline wtt_ cause problems â¢ if possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to give protection lrom dust and dirt. â¢ Cover your tractor with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic, Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to Io rm and will cause your tractor to rest. IMPORTANT: N EVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGIN E AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM 27
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM WtlI not alert Hard to start Engine wI!t not turn over Engthe clicks bat wgt not of art Loss of power Excessive vtbrotIoa CAUSE 1 Out of fuel 2. Engine not "Ct?IOKED" properly 3 Engine flooded 4 Bad spark plug, 5 Dirty air fIiter 6 Dirty fuel filter 7 Water in iuaI B. Loose or damaged wiring O Carburetor out el adjustment 10 Engine valves out of adjusimenI. i = 1 Dirty e_r Oiler 2 Bad spark plug 3 Week or dead batten/ 4 Dirty fuel Iillar 5, Stale or dirty fuei 6 Loose or demagedwiring '7 Carburetor eul of adjustment 8 Engine vaJvas out of adjustment I, Clulchibreka pedal not depressed 2 A_tachmeotcIutchtsengaged, 3 Weekordead battery 4 Blown fuse 5 Corroded batten/terminals. B Loose or damaged whine 7 Faulb/IgnIIien switch B Foully solenoid or _lsrlar g Faulty operator presence switch(as) 1 Week or dead batten/ ;_ Corroded batten! terminals 3 Loose or dsmsgB(:l wldng 4 Faulty solenoid or slarter, 1. Cutting too mu_h grassf{eo fast 2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 3 Bui{d-up of gross, leaves and fresh under mower 4, Oldy air filter, 5 LOW ell Ievegdirty oil 6, Feufly spark plug 7 Dirty fuel liltar 8 Stale or dlrty fuel 9 Water In fuel IO, Spark plug wire loose t I DIdy aogtha oft screen/fins 12 Dlrtylologged mulIIar. 13. Loose or damaged wiring "t4 Carburetor out of adjustment 15 Engkna valves out e! adjustment i Worn, beet or loose blade 2 Bent blade mandret 3 Loosefdamsged part(s) CORRECTION i FIll rue{ tank 2 SoB"TO START ENGINE" In Operal]on section. 3. Walt several minutes before ettempling to start 4 Replace spark plug. 5. Clean/rapists air Iltlar 6 Replace lUBI litter 7 Drain fuel tank and cerbureton refill lank with fresh gasoline end replace lusl filler 8 Check ell wldng. g See "To Adjust Carburetor _ In Service Adjuslmanls seclJon, 1Or Contact an authorized aarv)oa center/departmenl i iii i t C!ean/rapists air IllteÂ¢ 2 Replace spark plug 3 Recharge or replace barren/ 4. Replace fuel lifter, 5 Dretn fuel tank end rslilI wtlh fresh gasoItne 6. Check all wiring, 7 See "To Adtust Carburetor" In Service Adfuslmants section, 8 Genteel an a_hodzad sewios cenlsrldepatlmanI 1 Depress ciutohYarake pedal 2, Disengage attachment clutch 3 Recharge or replace battery 4 Replace tusa 5 Ctean battery tarmtha_s 6 Check all wiring 7 Check/replace ignition switch 8 Check/replace solsnold or elader 9 Conteolon authorized sorvfce centsr/daparimant. 1 Recharge or" replace batten/ 2 Clean bajlen! terminals g Check eli wiring 4 Checldreplece sotenold or slarter 1 Sofia =Higher Cut" position/reduce speed 2. Adjust throttle control 3 ClaSh underside el mower housing 4. Ctean,_eplece air filler 5. Check oU Isvel./chsngs oil 6. Clean and rogap or change spa_k p{ug 7 Replace fuel filler B Draln fuel lank and refill wlth Iraeh gasoline, g Drain fuel ranis, end cerbu_'eler, reIi_l tank with frssh gasoline and replace fuel filter 10 Connect and tighten sps_k plug wire 11 Clean engths sir screen/floe 12 Cleanlrapteee muffler 13 Check eli wiring, 14 Sea %0 Adjust Carburefof'ln SeIvioa Adtuelmenta SBOI{On. 15 Contaci an authorized service r:enter/departmant. 1 Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2 Ftepta0e blade mandrel 3 Tighten loose part{s) Replace damaged parts 28
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS = m,,,,,m,, , , ,,i,,,,,,, , , , PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues to run when operator leaves sent with attachment clutch engaged POOr out - unevon Mower blades wit] not rotors Poor grass d_acherge Headgght(e) not working (if so equipped} Battery wifi not charge â¢ â¢ ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,ui Lees of drive ,,, ,,,, ,,,, ,,,,, ,,, , ,, Engtno "backfires" when turning engine "OFF" t Fautty operetor,satety presence centr!! system 1 Worn, bent or loose blade 2 Mower deck not level 3. Buildup of gross, leaves- end trash under mower 4 Bent blademandret 5 Ctegged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, end trash around mandrels, 1 ObstrocIion in clutch mechanism 2 Womldemaged mower drive bert 3 Frozen Idler pulley 4 Frozen blade mandral 1 Engine speed too stow 2 Travel sp_ed Ice fasL 3 Wet gross. 4 Mower deck oat favef 5. Low/uneven tlre e)r pressure 5; Worn, bent or toose blade 7 Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower 8 Mower drive betf worn B Blades Improperly InslaIted 10 Improper blades used | 1 Clogged mower deck vent holes from bulidup of grass, leaves, end trash around mendrete "i Swgch Is "OFF 2 Bulb(s) burned out 3 Faulty tight switch, 4 Loose or dm'naged wtrtng 5 Blown fuse. 1 Bad baltery es_t(s) 2 Poor ceb(e connections. 3 Feu_ty regulator II! so equipped} 4 Faulty alternator 1 Check wiving, switches and connections It not eorrested, sontee! an authadzod service ssnler/ department t Replace b_ade Tighten blade heft 2, Level mower deck, 3 GIean underelde Of mower housing 4 Reptace blade mandrel 5 CIean around mandrate to open vent holes I Remove obst;uctlon 2 Replace mower ddve bell 3 Reptace Idler pulley 4 Replace blade mandrel f Place throttle contrat in "FAST" posittan 2- Shift to stower speed. 3 Allow gross to dry be|ore mowtng 4 Level mower deck 5 Check tires tot proper air pressure, 6 Raptacelsherpen brads Tighten bfade bole 7, Glees undere_de o! mowe_ Ilou_ing 8 Replace mower drive bert 9 Reinstalt blades sharp edge down, 10 Replace with bledea llsled in this manual fl Clean around masdra_e to open vent holes 1 Turn switch "ON" 2 Reptace bulb(e} 3 Check/replace light switch 4 Check widng end connestions 5 Replace fuse ! Repieee battery 2 Check/croon a!l connections 3, Rep!ace regulator 4 Rep!ase agemato_ 1 Freer;heel control In =disengaged" p0slttan 2 Malice drive bslt worn, damaged, or broken 3, Air trapped in transmission during shipment or sentleing 1 Engine t hrallte control not set at "SLOW" position Ior 30 seconds before stepping engine 1 Piece freewheel conlret In "engaged" pesttion 2 Replace motion drive bett 3 Purge trensmisslon 1 Move Lhtotlle conlrel to =BLOW _ position end elIow 1o Idle for 30 seconds before slopping engine 29
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SCHEMATIC TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258692 BATTERY SOLENOID FUsE_0AMP " -dt_- ,; ;_ ; _ 7 ____ _HLj _ _ WH17_ _ _ ', _ J ,- ..... b" 111 ',-I I __ ,o,c>- -7 , , 1 ...... , i __Z"_G Ll" J J (PEDAl. UP) l i ' F _ l .......... J ! II 74_. .1,L ,k.00i i ! .... -,s; jv t I ! t_ I,_N,T,ON I '7 _l .... 1_04_ r1_-rO, ,,-Â¢-_,17---- i ' E _ 87 ' 301 I l_tSw"Â°NL'J. I ! _ iL, tL-F_,'%_ / PTO (DISEI_dAGED),IGAGED)j BELAY #! I 1 "i _"1....2._' SEATSW_TCH r' I I I (OPTIONAl.) (NOT OCCUPIED! l I I -r--'-"e_TiNE: I ..... = .... ' I 1 _ JIL _ ] _ SPARK I I l_[_J__ , L - H IGNITION _ PLUGSGAP I l _'Jll"--,l_ _ , ""'I UNIT _ "_ (2PLUGSON r FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID â¢ 127 â¢ ,._,._ YOUR TRACTOR IS _ ! _.-..--.-----_-,'_\_TERNA_fOR.R ALTERNATOR SYSTEM j _ vo_'t_ _c o _ n_ {_Gu,_m< o_sco.._m_ol _o"&g'2g72_?g NÂ°2 i ooo,.. IGNITION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" OFF G M L NONE RL_NfUGHT B L A Y RUN B L NONE 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 fS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL BECQME THEIR BRfGHTEST. WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING HEADLIGHTS RELAY G F C PTO SWITCH Po_rr,o. c,.cu_T I I" .__._ I oFF : _Hl !_! I E ;C.,F," E.AÃ·_I _ DA NON-_EMOVABLE REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS 1 .....
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 ELECTRICAL KEY PART NOr NO. DESCRIPTION 1 t44926 Baltery 2 74750412 Bolt, Hax 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4 3 STD551025 Washer 4 STD551125 Washer 6 STD541026 Nut 7 7697J Tube, Plastic 8 7603J Tray, Battery 9 t09596X Clamp, Hose 10 145211 Bolt, Btr, Frt 1/4-20 x 7.5 11 150109 Hotddown Btr Dash 12 145769 NUt, Push Nylon 1/4" Battery' 16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-ln 19. STD551125 Washer, Lock 20 73350400 Nut, Hax, Jam 1/4-20 UNC 21 136850 Hamass, Light Socket W/4152J 22 4152J Bulb, Light 24 4799J Cabte Battery 25 146148 Cable, Battery 26 !08824X Fuse 28 145491 Cable, Ground 29 160784 Switch, Plunger 30 140301 Switch, ignition 31 124211X Nui, Ignition 32 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch 33 109310X Key, ignition 40 160721 Harness, Ignition 41 7! 110408 Bo{t B_k Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 42 131563 Cover, Terminal 43 145673 Solenoid 44 73640400 NUt, Keps Blk, Hex 1/4-20 UNC 45 122922X Ammeter Rectangular 15 Amp 50 154963 Switch PTO 3 Pot Red Delta 5t 140405 Ring Retainer PTO 52 141940 Wire Loop 55 17490508 Screw Thdrof 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT 70 140427 Harness Engine Koh t B TWN 15 AR 81 109748X Relay Asm NOTE: All component dimensions given In US. inches I inch = 25.4 mm 33
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 125 30 119 B7 36 47 14B 66 115 3 26 25 26 44 @ 117 1t4 3,---_ 6 36 36 t7 29 28 123 19 t24 86 147 114 117 3 33 lo 35 34 34 26
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 CHASSIS AND ENCt.OSURES KEY PART NO_ NO, DESCRIPTION 1 159530 Chassis 2 140356 Drawbar 3 17490612 Screw, ThdroL 3/8 16 x 3/4 Type TT 6 155923 Saddle 7 145351 Shield Heat Kohler MV18 8 126471X Clip, Fuel Line 9 145203 Dash, Plastic I0 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3t8-I6x 1 11 145218 Panel, Dash, LH 13 145217 Panel, Dash, RH 17 136673X558 Hood Assembty 19 17521312 Screw Sttd Hex Hd WtPI 24 STD523710 Bolt 25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge 26 STD641437 Nut 28 138373X428 Grill 29 136374 Lens, Bar, Clear 30 140002X558 Fender 31 t37"H3 Bracket Assembly, Fender 33 145244X558 Footrest, LH 34 145243X558 Footrest, RH 35 STD533707 Bolt 36 108067X Nut, Pal 38 139886 Bracket Assembly, Pivot, LH 39 139887 Bracket Assembly, Pivot, RH 44 140675 Fender Strap 47 10553tX Nut, Push, Nylon 50 137304 Rod, Support Hood 59 110436X Bush ng, Snap, Split 54 150272 Dash, Lower 86 156281X012 Plate, Dash 71 73640400 Nut 86 138670X558 Pane/Assembly, RH 87 136671X558 Panel Assembly, LH 90 STD551025 Washer 17/64 100 105037X Strip Foam 18" 114 145349 Bracket Support, Dash 115 121794X Cover, Access 117 144283 Washer Serrated Disk 13132 x 1 !19 19092016 Washer 9/32 x1 1/4 x16 Ga !20 137271 Rivet, Ratchet, Female 121 137269 Washer, Nylon 122 137270 Rivet, Rachel, Male 123 157105 Bracke_, Weldment Plvot Hood, LH t24 157107 Bracket, Wetdment Pivot Hood, RH I25 74180412 Screw, Machine 1/4 20 x 3/4 140 158418 Bracket Suspension Front 145 156524 Rod Pivot ChasslstHood 147 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd lt4-20une x 3/4 - - 8022J Plug Dash 81k 500 Din E Lift NOTE: Ail component dimensions given in US, inches 1 Inch = 25 4 mm 35
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 DRIVE 26 14100 1oo 55 36
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258692 DRIVE KEY PART KEY PART NOo NO. DESCRIPTION NOo NO, DESCRIPTION 1 150071 Transaxle Assembly 57 2 142431 Spdng, Brake Return 59 3 143996 Pufley, Transax[e 6! 6 141002 Rod, Shifter 62 g 137140 Clutch, E]ectdc 63 10 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/6 x 1 65 15 74490544 Bolt, Hex Ftghd 5/16-18 Gr 5 66 16 73800500 Nut Lock Hx W/ins 5/I6-18unc 69 142432 17 126197X Washer 15/32x1-3/4xlt4 71 140158 16 74780616 Boll Fin Hex 3t8-16 UNC x 1 Gr. 5 73 156347 19 73800600 Locknut3/8_16 74 121199X 20 150280 Boll, Hex 7t16-20 x4-t/4 75 121749X 2t 130564 Knob 76 12000001 22 145627 Rod, Brake. 77 !23563X 23 137141 Bracket Assembly, Clutch 78 121748X 24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-18 81 156046 25 106888X Spdng, Rod, Brake 26 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge 62 123782X 27 76020412 Pln, Cottert/axS/4 83 19171216 28 145204 Rod, Brake, Park 64 140548 29 124236X Cap, Plunger 66 71208 30 130807 Bracket, Transax[e, L.Hr. 87 19212016 32 74760512 Bofl, HexHd 5/16_18UNCÃ3/4 88 12000006 33 STD533107 Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 89 151146 34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 91 74780536 35 120183X Bearing Nylon 92 74780524 36 19211616 Washer 2t/32 x 1 x 16 Gauge 93 142564 37 1572H Pin, Roll 3/16 Ã 1 94 140462 38 123674X Idler, Fiat 95 144643 39 74760644 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 96 4497H 40 4470J Spacer 97 140469 41 154777 Keeper, Belt Idler 96 73510600 42 19131312 Washer 13/32x13/t6xt2Gauge 100 19111216 43 19111012 Washer tt/32 x 518 x 12 Gauge t02 141322 47 127783 Pulley, Idler 103 73940800 48 154604 Bellcrank, Asm. Clutch I04 140156 49 t23205X Retalner, Belt 105 71070516 50 74760624 Boll, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 106 74780520 51 STD541437 Nut, Crownfock 3/8-16 118 154774 52 73680500 Nut, Lock Hexwlins 5/16-16 121 154419 53 105710)( Link, Clutch 55 t05709X Spdng, Return, Clutch 66 74760620 Bolt, Fin. Hex 318-16 UNC x 1-1/4 140294 V-Belt, Drive 140312 Retainer, Belt 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3t6-!6 x 3/4 8883R Cover, Foot Pedal 140189 Pulley, Engine STD551143 Washer, Lock Hvy Hrcl Spr 7/16 154778 Keeper Belt Engine Screw Strap Torque Lh Hydro 18t20",T Strap Torque Rh Hydro 18120 T Spacer, Split Washer 25/32 x 1-114 x 16 Ga E -Ring Key Square Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Go. Shaft asm Cross 20" tires 650 Hydro Sp riilg, Torsion Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge Rod, Tie Bushing, Rod, Steering Washer 21/32 x 1_1/4 x 16 Gauge Ring, Kfip Console, 6 Speed Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 2-1/4 Bolt Fin Hex 5t16-18 UNC x 1-t/2 Line Fuel Hydro 4" Fan, Hydro 7 Centre/Bypass Hydro 20" Tires Ratatner Spdng 1" ZlnctCac_ ,, Keeper Boft Rh Hydro 0750.18t20 Nut Keps Hex 3/8-16 UNC Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Go. Washer Bellville .501D x 1,50D Nut Hex Jam Toplock 112-20 UNF Arm, Control Hydro Screw Cap Hex 5/16 x t8 x 1 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 Spacer Bellcrank Nyliner Clutching Stl NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S, _nches I Inch = 25.4 mm 37
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 STEERING ASSEMBLY 62 (, , I i 38
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9'17.258692 STEERING ASSEMBLY KEY PART NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 1 121472X 2 154427 3 156483 4 157473 5 6266H 6 121746X 7 19272016 8 12000029 9 3366R 10 156436 11 STD551137 12 73940600 t3 154779 15 73901000 17 156543 18 57079 19 124035X 20 126684X 22 71200410 23 127501 25 154406 27 136874 29 17490612 32 139929 33 19111216 34 STD551131 35 73610500 36 145207 37 152927 38 126805X 39 100712K 40 STD541537 41 100711L 42 140216 43 121749X 46 121232X 47 6855M 53 73680600 62 156595 65 154780 66 154404 67 74781044 68 154429 69 160367 7O 74780636 Steer}ng Wheel Axle Assembly, Front Spindle Assembly, LH Spindle Assembly, RH Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened Washer 25132 x t-5/8 Ã 16 Gauge Washer 27/32 x 1-t/4 x 16 Gauge Ring, Klip Bearing Link, Drag Washer, Lock Nut, Hex, Jam Toplock 1/2-20 UNF Bearing, Axle Locknut, Hex, Jam, w/Washer insert 5/6-1 t UNC Shaft Assembly, Sleerlng Washer, Thrust .515x .750 x 033 Supped, Shaft Washer, Shim 1/4 x 5/8 x 062 Screw Hex Socket 1/4-20 x 2.3/4 Shaft Assembly, Pittman Bracket, Steering Gear, Sector Screw, Thdrel 3/8-16 x 3/4 Tie Rod Washer 1t/32x 3/4x 16 Ga. Washer Lock Hvy Hltci Spr. 5/16 Locknut 5/16-24 UNF Bushing, Steering Screw TT #10-32 5 3/6 Flange Insed, Cap, Steering Wheel Washer ..53 x 2.25 Ã .160 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF Adapter, Steering Wheel Column, Steering Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x I6 Gauge Cap, Spindle Fitting, Grease Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNO Kit, Steering Assembly Spacer Axle Beating Arm Plttman Bolt Fin Hex 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3/4 Brace Axle Spacer, Brace Axle Bett, Fin Hex 318-16 UNC x 2-1/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch = 25 4 mm 39
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEl. NUMBER 917.258692 ENGINE 32 31 34 89 9 39 4O 41 8B 29 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 23 Spark Arrester 40
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258692 ENGINE KEY PART NO_ NO, DESCRIPTION 1 132755 2 17720410 3 ....... 4 149723 5 136215 6 136216 7 138129 8 150176 9 155425 10 145552 1t STD551131 12 74570512 13 ......... 14 13280336 15 13200300 16 STD551237 17 17490624 20 156426 23 156123 25 138672 26 73920600 29 137180 31 151346 32 152334 33 123487X 34 t06082X 35 17490512 37 6543R 38 ....... 39 109227X 40 3645J 41 139277 61 19111216 81 128861 88 72110506 89 73800500 90 15952O 91 71110408 92 19091018 93 123976X Control, Throttle Screw, HeÃ Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8 Engine (See Breakdown) Koh(er Model No MVISS-PS58560 Muffler, Asm, Twin LmTone Tube Manilotd LH Kohler MV18 Fube Manifold RH Kohler MV18 Clamp Tube Double Engine Bolt 5/t6-16 UNC Ã 3/4 w/Sems Shield Heat Browning LH Shfeld Heat Washer Lock Hvy HLCL Spr. 5/16 Screw Hex Ski 5/15 UNV Ã 3/4 Gasket (Order From Engine Manufacturer) Nipple, Pipe Elbow, Standard 90 Â°, 3/8-18 NPT Washer, Lock Screw Thdroi 3/6-16 x 1=1/2 TT Shield Heal Browning RH Shield, Browning Control Choke NutKeps 3/8-24 UNF Arrestor, Spark Tank, Fuel Cap Assembly, Fuel Cl,amp, Hose Spacer, Pad Screw Thdrol 5/16-!8 x 3/4 TYT Line, Fuel Plug, Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer) Spacer Pad Bushing Sl`em, Fuel Tank Washer t 1/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ca, Nut Flange t/4-20 Starter Nut Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5t16-16 UNC x 3/4 Nut, Lock Hex w/Ins 5/15-18 UNC Guard Debris Bolt FJlk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2 Waehc 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga Nut Lo::k lj4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 NOTE: Al! component dtmens!one given in UoS inches 1 inch = 25,4 mm 41
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 SEAT ASSEMBLY KEY NO. 1 2 5 6 7 lo 11 12 13 14 15 PART NO. 140123 140551 145006 STD541437 124!81X 155925 t20068X 121246X 121248X 72050412 1343OO DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot, Seat Clip Push.in Nut t Lock Hex w/tns,, 3/8-15 UNC Spnng, Seat Par_, Seat Knob, Seat Bracket, Sw_tch Mounting Bushing, Sna'p, Nylon Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Spacer, Spiit 5 / 22 21 KEY PART NO_ NO. t6 121250X 17 123976X 18 12423_X 21 153236 22 STD541431 24 19171912 25 1270t8X 27 17490608 28 150176 DESCRIPTION Spdng Nut Flangetock 1/4 Grade 5 Cap, Spring, Seat Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC. 2A N_t Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge Bo_t, Shoulder 5f16-16 x ,62 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2 Bolt 5tl 6-18 x 3/4 wlSems NO!rE_ All component d(menstons given in U 8 inchm 1 inch = 25 4 mm 42
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 DECALS t8 6 3 7 8 5 \ 24 25 17_ t9 11 2O 2 !2 23 14 KEY PART NO, NO. 1 156835 2 156787 3 160291 4 160292 5 151408 6 133644 7 138048 8 142243 8 146709 10 156439 11 4900J 12 146046 t3 151401 DESCRIPTION Decal Operating Instruction Decal Deck Mower, EZ3 Decal Hood, Craftsman, RH Decal Hood, Craftsman, LH Decal Grille Decal Maintenance Decal Side Panel Decal Side Pane! Decal Fender, Craftsman Decal Caution Decal ClulchiBrake Decal VÃ·BelI Drive Schematic Decal Chassis, 46" Hydro Srs Polo WHEELS & TIRES 2 _ 5,8 4,10 KEY PART NO,_ NO, DESCRIPTION 14 160397 Decal, V-Belt Schematic 16 150333 DecaI, Cap Cnsmr Help Line Srs_ 17 52-113-50 Decal, HP Engine 18 146710 Decal, InsertStrg 19 138047 Decal, Battery 20 149516 Decal, Btry, Dngr/Psn, Eng, Acme 21 140837 Decal, Brake Parking Saddle 23 106202)( ReflecIor, Taillight 24 149918 Decal, Fend Auto Trana 25 142341 Decal, Drawbar Cntd Mvt -- 138311 Decal, Handle Lilt Height Adj -- 145246 Pad Footrest - - 145247 Fastener Pop-In Footrest - - 161000 Manual, Owners (Eng) -- 161001 Manual, Owners (Span) 11 KEY PART NOo NO, DESCRIPTION t 59!92 Cap, Valve, Tire 2 65139 Stem, Valve 3 106222X Tire, Front 4 59904 Tube, Front (Service Item Only) 5 106732X427 Rim AssembIy, Front 6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front WheeIOnly) 7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only) 8 106108X427 Rim Assembly, Rear 9 122082X Tire, Rear IO 7!52J Tube, Rear (Service item Only) 11 104757X Cap, Axle - - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz Tube) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S inches 1 inch = 254 mm 43
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 MOWER LIFT / / Â°f 5 2O 44
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 MOWER LIFT KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 1 159461 Wire Asm. Inner wtplunger 2 159476 Shaft Asm Lilt 3 138284 Pin Groove 4 12000002 E R}ng #5133-62 5 19211621 Washer 2!/32X ;I X 21 Ga 6 120183X Bearing Nylon 7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted 8 t22365X Butlon, Plunger 11 I39865 Link Uft Lh 12 139666 Link Lift Rh 13 STD624008 Retainer Spring 15 127218 Link Front 16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 17 130171 Trunnion Btk Zinc 18 73800800 Nut Lock WA4tsh 1t2-t3 Uric 19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear 20 STD824008 Spring Retainer 23 !10807X Nut Special 24 19131016 Washer 13/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga 25 137150 Spring" 28 76020308 Pin Cotter 3132 x 1/2 27 137167 Rod Adjust Lift 28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 29 138057 Kneb Infinite 318-16 Unc Black 30 150233 Trunnion lnfin Height 31 140302 Bearing Pvt LiltSpherica! 32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24 36 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator 37 123935X Plug, Hole 38 17490512 Screw Thdrot 5/16_18 x 3/4 40 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Gauge 41 t23934X Scale, Height Indicator 49 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock 50 110452X Nut Push Phee & Oil NOTE: A$I component dimensions given [n US inches 1 Inch = 25.4 mm 45
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 MOWER DECK 46 45 \ 31 !17 49 49 41 36 32 l i j 15 46 21 21 22 47 26 46 18
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 MOWER DECK KEY PART KEY PART Nee NO. DESCRIPTION NO, Nee DESCRIPTION 1 156946 3 138457 5 STD624008 6 130832 8 850857 9 STD551137 10 140296 11 152443 12 129895 13 137553 14 137152 15 110465X 16 140329 16 72140505 !9 132827 20 145055 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 149287 26 110452X 27 157788 28 19111016 29 131491 30 157722 31 129963 32 153531 33 137266 34 144945 35 17490628 36 STD551037 37 131494 38 156086 Housing, Mower 46" 39 144917 Bracket Asm,Sway Bar 40 137273 Retainer Spring 41 17490620 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar) 42 122052X Belt, Palched 3/8-24 x 1-.1/4 Gr. B 43 144949 Washer, Lock Hvy,, Unplaled 3/8 44 133943 Washer, Hard Blade, Mower 45 145059 Vented 46 137729 Blade, 46" Mower Deck 47 144959 Beedng, Bail, Mandrel#6204 48 139573 Shaft Asm, wtLewer Bearing 49 STD541437 (Includes Key No. t2) 50 72110612 Housing, Mandrel 51 153390 Beedng, Bail, Mandrel 52 156493 Stripper, Mower Round 72 19131616 Bolt, Carriage 51!6-18 x 5/6 101 145579 Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16-18 102 71161010 Baffle, Vodex Mower 46" 103 10071000 Nut, Crownlock 5/t6-18 UNC 104 19061216 Stifflner, Bracket 105 160793 Bracket, Deflector 106 2029J Cap, Sleeve 116 137644 Spring, Torsion, Defleclor 117 133957 Nut, Push 1t8 73930600 Shield, Deflector Mower 119 19121414 Washer tl/32 Ã 5/8 Ã 16 Ga 126 144948 Rod, Hinge , 127 146763 Screw, Thd Rolling Washer Heae - - 158851 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented Pulley, Mandrel Nut, Flg Top Lock Cntr. 9/!6 Anchor, Spring Deck 46" - - 143651 Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-3t4 Tylt Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga, Pultey, Idler, Flat Keeper, Belt, Idler Pulley, Idler, Driven Spring, Secondary 44/45/50 Vent Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x t-t/4 Tytt Spacer Retatner Arm, dter Secondary Washer, Hardened Cover, Mandrel Deck Screw, Thdrollo 1/4-20 x 5/8 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary V-Bett, Mower, Prlrnary Nul, Crownlock 3]8-16 UNC Bolt, Csrdage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 Washer Felt Pulley Idler Washer 13132 x 1 Ã 16 Ga Cover, Mulching Screw Washer, Lock #I0 Washer Latch Asm Bagger Nut, Weld Boll, Shoulder Gauge Wheel, Wide Nut, Centedock 3/8-16 UNC Washer 3t6 x 7/8 x 14 Ga. Arm, Idler, Primary Deck 46" Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Dim. 4 25 Deck Complete (Std Deck-Order separately mulcher plate and gauge wheel components Key Nos. 10!- 106 and 116-1t8) Mandrel Assembty (Includes Key Numbers 6-10, 12-15, 3t and 33) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S Inches t inch = 25 4 mm 47
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 3't0-0650 5B 25 90 53 35 48
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,258692 HYDRO TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 310-0650 KEY PART KEY PART NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO_ DESCRIPTION 1 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7116 Ã 718 x 060 2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 150829 Differential Assembly Washer 3/4x 1.5 x .t3 3 142932 Seat, LIp 52 142991 4 142928 Ring, Wlra Retaining 53 142961 Seal 75x 1 25 x 250 5 142933 Ring, Retaining 56 142963 Shaft, Input 5 142934 Bearing, Shaft Bali 58 142964 Bolt t/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, Conifer 9 142937 Swashplate, Variab{e 63 142967 Puck, Dampener 13 142938 Block, Cylinder Assembly 64 142920 Set Screw 14 142939 Arm, Trunnion 68 142969 Spring 15 142940 Seal, Lip 69 144610 Stud 5/16-24 17 142941 Guide, Slot 83 142971 Jackshaft Assembly 16 150772 Shaft, Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft 19 150773 Bearing, Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw, Cap 23 142944 Block, CylinderAssembty 89 142974 Washer 7/15 x 1 x 112 24 142945 Seal, Lip 10x 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 Seat, Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978 Washer, Block Thrust 28 142949 Ring, Retaining I13 142917 Cap. VeniAssembly 29 142950 Washer 26x35x1 1t4 142918 Fitting, O.RingAssembly 30 150787 Plate, Bypass 119 142980 Spacer 34 142951 Oi! Filter Elemenl 134 144607 Nut, Castle 5/t6-24 35 142952 Arm, Bypass 135 144608 Pin, Cotter 36 142953 Ring, Retaining t39 150775 Spring, Compression 37 142954 Arm, Actuating 140 150776 Nut, Hex 5ti6-24 38 142955 Ptn Actuating 39 150777 Be t 5116-24 x I-3/4 NOTE: A_ component dimensions given in US _nches 40 150778 Locknut, Hex 5/16-24 UNJC 1 inch = 25.4 mm 41 142958 Brake Rotor/Stater Kit 49
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 AIR INTAKE j 1 !_--.5 18 t6 / I 6 % / 4 7 .I'" i 5O
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 AIR INTAKE BAFFLES& SHROUD KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO. NO- NO, NO. NOT ILLUSTRATED ** 25-I13_t5 Decor, Air Cleaner -- 52-113-30 Decal 1 X_276-7 WingNut 1/4-20 1 52_063_41 2 52.755-83 Kil, Cover and Tube 2 52_313-O5 (includes Key Numbers 3 and 4) 3 52`063_42 3 52-098_35 Cover, Air Cleaner 4 X-67-83 4 52-123-21Tube, Ai_" In_ake 5 231032 Sea], E_emen! Cover 5 52-755-70 8 52-082`04 Cover, Air Cleaner Element 7 45-083-0t Pro.Cleaner 6 52"r2 t7"01 8 45-083-02 Element 7 52-458-16 9 237423 Seal, Atr C|eaner Cover 8 52`086-11 '_0 )(.,67-98 Screw, HaÃ Washer Head 9 52-!24-23 #t0-32 x 9/t6 (4) 11 52-201`06 Bass, Air Cleaner 12 277093 Gasket, Air Crooner (2) 13 52-054-39 E_bow, Air Intake 14 X-25.79 Washer, Plain #10 15 X-50--37 Screw, SIotled Pan Head BREATHER & VENT #10-32 x 2-I/4 15 X-50-57 Screw, Slotted Pan Head #10_32 x 1-3/4 (2) t7 X-22-g Washer, Lock, Intemat Tooih #10 (2) 1 t8 22-041-06 Gasket, Air Cieaner Elbow 2 3 4 5 DESCRIPTION Baffle, #2 Cylinder Head Grommet (2) Baffle, Fuel Pump Screw, Hex Washer Head t/4-20 x 7/!6 (14) KtL BIower Housing (Includes Key Numbers 6 lhna 8) Support, Upper Housing Washer, Flat (2} Screw 1t4-20 x 5/8 (6) Saflle, #! Cylinder Head NOT ILLUSTRATED - 52-1t3-46 Decal, Horsepower(3) KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO, 6 7 8 9 I0 tl X-8t-1 Nut, HeÃ 1/4-20 (2) X-25-12 Washer, Plain t/4 (2) 52.096-18 Cover, #2 CyI_nder Valve 52-055-01 Gasket, Cover (3) X-352-3g Stud, #2 Cylinder Valve Cover 1/4-20 x 2-114 52-326-12 Hose, Breather 52-095.0_ Cover, #1 Upper Cylinder Valve 52-032`04 Seal, Breather 52-462-0t Valve, Umbrella 52`096-22 Covet #1 Lower Cylinder Valve 275220 Siud, #t Cylinder Valve Cover 1/4-20 x 3-1/4 NOTE_ All component dimensions given In U S Inches 1 Inch = 25 4 mm 51
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKCASE J 3 CARBURETOR I 13 11 52
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MVI88, TYPE NUMBER. PS58560 CRANKCASE CARBURETOR KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 X-82-2 2 52,,466,12 3 82-756,15 4 52-0"t6,,05 5 62-031-01 8 52-3! 6-66 7 52-755-50 B 52-072-12 9 26,g86.12 10 X-26g-43 11 52-078-05 12 52-030.10 52-030_11 52-030.12 13 25-086,10 14 25-066,13 15 52-14!-02 "16 52-13.9-08 17 25-(}66-11 IB 52-032-10 19 82-755q 7 20 .-- Nut, Hex 5/16,1B (12) asher, Fiat 5/16(12) Ktt #1 Cylinder Barrel (Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6) Valve, Exhaust Insert, Valve Seat (2) Guide, Valve (2) Kit, Oil Relief Step Stud 5/16-18 x 3/4, 3/8-16 x 5iS, 2 Lung (12) Screw, Hex Flange 5t16,I6 Ã 2 (2) Ring, Retaining Shalt, Govemur Bearing, Sleeve, Standard (2) 8earing, Sleeve ,010" (2) Beadng, Sleeve .020" (2) _crew. rtex FIange 5t!6-18 x 1-112 (3) Screw, Hex Fiange 318-16 x 3.516 (2) O.Rlng Plug Screw, Hex Ftange 5/16,18 x 3-112 (8} Seal, Oil, Front KIt, #2 Cylinder Barrel (Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6) Crankcase (Service with Shud Block, Par', Number 82 522 30) t 52-04t-09 2 52.755-gl 3 52-t64,-I5 4 X_21-1 5 X-6-29 6 X-75-23 7 236776 8 X-67-97 g 4t_072-'{9 10 52=063-46 1t 25-'155-02 12 62..&,.._3-25 13 271030 14 52-053-54 I5 25-041-06 I6 X-77-2 ! 7 232667 I 8 X-67-62 19 25-086-27 20 25-146-03 21 52-t44,24 22 25-368-01 23 25-089-02 24 25-066-26 25 25-069-04 26 25-368-03 27 25-089*02 28 52-090-13 29 25-08g-03 20 26-194`01 31 25-146-02 82 26,041-04 33 26,757-09 34 25-104-01 35 25.041.,03 36 26,100-05 Gasket, intake (2) Kit, Manifold (includes Key Numbers 3 thru 8) Mantra{d, intake Washer, Lock 5;/18 (4) Screw, Hex Cap 5/16,18 x 2 (4) Plug, HeÃ, Countersunk ttSN.P,T.F. Clamp, Cable (2) Screw, Hex Washer Head #10-24 Ã 3/8 (2) Stud 5/16,18 x I (2) BaliIe, Carburetor Connecter, Hose Kit, Carburelor Wtth Gasket (]nctudes Key Numbers 12 {hru 14) Gasket, Carburetor (2) Carburetor Assembly (Information OnLy - Net Available Separately) (Includes Kay Numbers 10 Ihru 35) Gasket, Air Cleaner Nut 5/t6 (2) S#ap, Ltfllng Screw, Hex Washer Head 1t4-20 x 3]4 Screw, Throttle and Choke Plate (4) Plate, Choke Shaft, Throllte with Lever and Seal Needle, Idle Fuel AdIust Spdng, _dle, Fuel Screw, Idle Speed Adjust Spring, fdta Speed Needle, Main Fue! Spring, Main Fuet Lever, Chuke Spring. Choke, Friction Ball, Choke, Friction Plate, Throttle Gasket, Bawl KIt, Float Bow_, Fuel GaskeL Bewt Retalner Screw Screw, 8uwl Retainer NOT ILLUSTRATED - - 25,757q 1 Kit, Carburetor Repair - - 25-757-23 Ki!, Buwl Baltte NOTE: At_ component dimensions given {n U S inches t _nch = 25A mm 53
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S_ TYPE NUMBER PS58560 DIPSTICK ] CYLINDER HEAD J I CRANKSHAFTJ ELECTRIC STARTER J 3,._ 4J 0 @ @ ,@ 6 --6 1 EXHAUST j 4 54
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 CRANKSHAFT ELECTRIC STARTER KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO, 1 52-014-g3 Crankshaft 1 52-09B-12 2 52-468-03 Washer, Thrust llg/122(A,R) 52-468-04 Washer, Thrust 128/13t 2 X_20-_ 52-468-05 Washer, Thruet 137/140 (A R) 3 X-81-1 4 82-755-25 5 52-081-07 DIPSTICK 6 52-170-05 7 52-211-0t KEY PART DESCRIPTION 8 52-227-10 NO, NO., 9 82-755..28 1 52.035-14 OipsttckAssembiy (includes Key Numbers 2 and 3) 2 X-25-44 Washer, Plain 5tt6 3 52-032-14 Seal, Rubber 4 41-153-01 O-Ring 5 52-126-11 Bracket, OI! Tube Support 6 52-123-20 Tube, Oil Fitl 11-7t8 7 47_139-01 PIug, Hex, Countersunk 3/4N PT.F CYLINDER HEAD KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO,, NO., 1 52.041-20 Gasket, Head 2) 2 52-0 t5-08 Cylinder Head (2) 3 220534 Washer, Plain 5116 (18) 4 41-086-02 Screw, Hex Head 5116-15 x 1-112 (t8) Starter Assembly (Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 9) Washer, Lock 174 (2) Nut, Hex 1/4-20 (2) KIt, Drive Cap, Drive End Armature Bo_t, Thru (2) Cap, Commutator End i_,it, Brush NOT iLLUSTRATED - - 25Â°450-03 Tag, Caution EXHAUST KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO, NO. 1 2 3 4 52,_26-12 Br_cke! X-25-72 Washer, Plain (3) 52.,056-11 Screw t/4.20 x 5/B (3) 52-041-14 Gasket, Exhaust (2) NOTE: AJl component dimensions g_ven in US Inches 1 Inch = 25 4 mm 55.
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 GOVERNOR I 1 26 2( _ 27 24 1 4 I :UEL PUMP \ I_--!5 14 FLYWHEEL I I 18 56
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER MV18S_ TYPE NUMBER PS58560 FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMP KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY' PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 25.152..0"_ Screen, Grass t 47-086-08 2 25-086-21 Screw, HexWasher Head 2 52-559-01 1/4-20 x 5/B (4) 3 25_112-04 Spacer (4) 3 Xo,380-t 4 25,.157-01 Fan 4 X-25-63 5 25-086.24 Screw, HeÃMachine ,3/8-24 x 1-1/4 5 25-04l.,09 6 52-468-15 Washer, Plain 6 25-t55-02 7 X-286-17 Key, Square 3116 x 7/'8 B 52-025-36 Flywheel 7 X-426-9 6 52.,353-18 9 25-050403 GOVERNOR 10 15_353-04 KEY PART DESCRIPTION IGNITION NO. NOB KEY PART t 231355 Pin, Governor Stop NOt NO, 2 X.26.12 Washer, P_a?n 1/'4 3 237022 Washer, Thrusl 1 25-755-03 4 A-235743-S Kit, Governor Gear 5 52-078_04 Shaft, Governor Cross 2 X-'{32-5 5 X,.25-102 Washer, Plain 1/4 (2) 7 X-269._28 Retainer, Governor 3 236602 4 237878 8 X-25-72 Washer, Plain 1/'4 (2 5 >(.67.51 g 52-090-23 Lever Speed Control 6 210251 10 277341 Washer, Tens on 11 52-158-07 Bushtng, ThfetLte ControlLever 7 X-67-64 12 25.086-15 Screw, Hex WasherHead 8 41-155-03 1/'4-20 x 1 9 220297 13 52-089-07 Spring, Governor t0 52-313-02 !4 X-81-I Nul, Hax 1/4-20 15 X.25-63 Washer, Plain 1t4 1! 52-1,32-02 12 52-126-06 18 52*186-09 Arm, Governor 13 25-056-15 17 52-211.04 Screw, Round Head, Square Neck 11 4-20 x 1 18 25-141-03 Ring, Retaining (4) 14 52-584-02 19 25-158-08 Bushing, Linkage Ralalntng (4) 15 25.086.16 20 52-079-07 Linkage, Governor 21 22-079-06 Linkage, Throtlle NOT ILLUSTRATED 22 52-590-14 Lever, Throttle -- 47..518.33 2`3 52-089-08 Spring. Torsion 24 25-086-21 Screw, Hex Washer Head tt4_20x 2/8 - - 52.,5t8-19 25 X-67-g7 Screw, HexWasher Head _10.24 x 3/5 (3) 20 2`35778 Clamp, Cable (3) 27 25-431-01 Bushing, Speed ControtLever 28 X-70-3 ,NUt, Hex #10.32 29 52-056-05 Screw, Hex Head #10-32x7/8 Screw, Poztdrlv, Truss Head t/4-20 x 5/8 (2) Pump, Fuel Assembly 0neludes Key Numbers ,3 thru 5) Connector, Straight Washer, Plain I/4 (2) Gasket, Fuel Pump Connector, Hose Clamp, Hose (4) Line, Fuel, 8" Filter, Fuet Line, Fuel, 11-1/2" DESCRIPTION KtL Rec_Jfier-.Reguletor (Includes Key Number 2) Screw, Hex Cap 1/'4-20 x 5/8 (2) Connector, .3 Conlac! Kff, Starer (Includes Key Number 5) Screw, Hex Cap #10-24 x 3/4 _2} C_rPe(w2! Hex Washer Head #10-32 x 7/I6 Connector, 2 Contact Grommet, Rubber Grommet Spark P(ug (2} Bracket, Module Screw, Hex Washer Head 114-2o x I (2} Module, Ignition Screw, Hex Washer Head t/4-20 x 7/8 (2) Lead, VtoleL Rectifier-Regulator (I I", t4 Gauge, UntnauIateo' Push On Tab Terminals) Lead, White, Modute To C,hhnector _19-I/2", 14 GauF/e, Insulated Push On ab, Unlnsulated-Push On Tab Termlnais) NOTE: AII component dimensions given fn U.S inches f inch = 25 4 mm 57
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MVIBS, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 OIL FILTER j 7 L , ,l,,,I CAMSHAFT AND VALVES t 9 5 8 \ 6 2 4 5 J J 2 OIL SWITCH i '1 OIL PUMP J 7_ -6 58
REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.258692 KOHLER ENGINE .- MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560 OiL PAN LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO_ NO NO_ ! X-67-,54 Screw, Hax Washer Head 1 X.75-23 Plug, Pipe I/8 N_P T..F. #10=32 x7/16 (2) 2 52-050-03 Filler O_! Pickup 3 52-199-14 Otf Par, (includes Key #4 thru `5) CAMSHAFT & VALVES 4 X-702-14 PIug, Cup 1-t/!6 5 52-054_07 Elbow, Street KEY PART DESCRIPTION 6 X-75-38 Plug, Hex, Countersunk NO. NO. t/4N.P.T .F. 7 Ã-75-10 Plug, Square Head 318 N P T F (2) i 52-012-09 Camshaft 8 52-08,5-12 Screw, HexWasher Head 2 52-Ot9-03 Tappet (4) 5/16-18 x 1-t/4 (9) 3 41-755-10 Kit Retainer (4) 9 52-032-10 Seal, Oil, Rear 4 52-413-0"{ RolaIor, Exhaust Va ve (2) 5 25-089-01 Sprlng, Valve (4) 6 52-016-05 Valve, Exhaust (2) 7 52-0t7-0B Vatve, {nlake (2) OIL FILTER 8 52-032q3 Seal, Intake Valve Stem (2) KEY PART DESCRIPTION g 2300tl Retainer, Intake Valve (2) * After serial no. 240`52000 use: NO. NO. ! 524012-11 Camshaft 1 52-050-02 Oil Fitter 2 ,52-019-02 Tappet 2 82-755-23 Ktl, OIt Filter Adaptor (includes Kay Numbers 3 thnJ .5) 3 X-55-15 Screw, Hex Socket Head OIL PUMP 5/16-18 x 1ol/4 (2) 4 X-75_23 P!ug, Hex, Countersunk KEY PART DESCRIPTION !/,SN,P T.F.. NO NO. 5 52-04t-16 Gasket, Oil Filter 1 X-280-25 Pin, Roll 2 52-144-05 Shaft, OltPump PISTON & ROD 3 52-422-0I Spacer, Shim (As Required, Maximum el 2) KEY PART DESCRIPTION 4 52.043-05 Gear, Oil Pump NO, NO. 5 52..393-09 Rotor Set 6 52-006-03 Cover, Oil Pump 1 52,067..67 Connecting Rod, Standard (2) 7 X..67-,54 Screw, Hex Washer Head 52-057-65 Conneeling Rod ,010" (2) #10..32 x 7/t6 (4} 2 52-,574,11 Piston with Ring Set, Standard (2) 52-874-12 Piston with Ring Sat 003" (2) NOT ILLUSTRATED 52,.,574,13 Piston with Ring Sat 010" (2) 52-,574,l 4 Piston with Ring Sat 020' (2) - - 82-522-30 Short Block 52-,574-15 P{st0n with Ring Set ,030' (2) - - 52-755-94 Gasket Set 3 230004 Re{airier. Pislon Pin (4) 4 52-108-09 Ring Set, Standard and 003 _ 2) RPM Seitings: Low Speed; !150-1650 52-108-10 RUng Set 010" (2) High Speed: 3200-3400 52-108-11 Ring Sat 020" (2) 52-108-12 Ring Set 030" (2) NOTE: A{f component dimensions given in U S inches 1 Inch = 2`5 4 mm . 59 .............
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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.258692 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 INFORMAT|ON AND ORDERING," CALL THiS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-FON-PART (1-800-366-7279) FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THtS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-659-5917 [RRFTSMRN Â® 18.0 HP ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER AUTOMATIC (HYDROSTATIC) LAWN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model number Each engine has ils own model number_ The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat, The model number for your engine wil! 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: â¢ PRODUCT- TRACTOR â¢ MODEL NUMBER - 917.258692 ,, ENGINE MODEL NO. - MV18S - PS58560 â¢ PART NUMBER â¢ PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians,,Â°, professional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our p{edge to you, we service whet we sell. 161000 6.2..97 JH Printed in U S..A. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin n i ,n n i i ii i, I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII I IIIIIII IIIIIIII1' I I