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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.254611 (RRFTXMRN® Caution: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment 12 HP LECTRIC STA T 38" MOWER DECK 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Service and Adjustment Repair Parts LUW_U,lUl ..... ............ ..... .......... Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, IL 60684 _J.S.A. _,_ ............................. _,_ ........ ..................... llll ,i ,,, , .... ,,_,,,,,,,,,, ...= lip , Jiii,ii,, LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED. I CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS. NOTE: LOOK FOR THIS WORD TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPERATION AND PERFORMANCE OF YOUR TRACTOR_ RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and shouldnot be used on or near any unimproved forest covered, brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meetingapplicable local or area laws (if any). If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.. (See REPAIR PARTS for part numoer identification). In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code) Other States may have similar Jaws. Federal laws apply on federal lands_ 2 3 4 5 6 7. 8, 9. 10 11 12 Know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL and instructions furnished with attachmonte. Do not allow children to operate the machine Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction. Do not carry passengers Do not mow when children and others are around Always wear substantial lootwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. Keep your eyes and mind on your tractor, mower, and the area being cut Do not let other interests distract you. Do not attempt to operate your tractor or mower when not in the driver's seat Always get on or off your tractor from the operator's left hand side, Clear the work area of objects (wire, rocks,etc ) which might be picked up and thrown Disengage all attachment clutches before attempting to start the engine.. Disengage power to attachments and stop the engine before leaving 't_e operator's position Disengage power tomower, stop the engine, and disconnect spark plug wire(s) from spark plug(s) before cleaning, making an adjustment, or repair, Be careful to avoid touching hot muffler or engine components Disengage power to attachments when transportingor not in use, 13 14 t5 16 t7 18 t9 20 21 22 23 Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended_ Disengage the power take-off, lower the attachments, shift into neutral, se'_the parking brake, stop the engine, and remove the key Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphillor downhitt Mow up and down the face ot slopes (not greater than 150), never across the face Refer to page 51, Reduce speed on slopes and make turns gradually toprevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes White going up or down slopes, ptace gear shiftcontrol 1ever in 1st gear position to negotiate the slope without stopping Never mow in wet or slipperygrass, when traction is unsure, or at a speed which could cause a skid. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden hazards Keep away from drop-otis Do not drive too close to creeks, ditches, and public high. ways_ Exercise special care when mowing around fixed objects in order to prevent the blades from striking them. Never deliberately run tractor or mower into or over any foreign objects Never shift gears until tractor comes to a stop Never place hands or feet under the mower, in discharge chute, or near any moving parts while tractor or mower is running Always keep clear of discharge chute Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment a Use only approved drawbar hitch points b. Limit loads to those you can safely control c. d 24, 25. 26. 27 28.. 29,. 30. 3 !_ 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.. 37. 38 Do not turn sharply Use care when backing Use counterweight or wheel weights when suggested in owner's manuat. Watch out for trafficwhen crossing or near roadways When using any attachments, never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the vehicle while in operation, Handle gasoline with care - it is highly tlammable. a Use approved gasoline containers b. Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an enginethat has not been allowed to coot for several minutes after running Never fill tank indoors Always clean up spilled gasoline c Open doors if the engine is run in the garage - exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not run tl_e engine indoors. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operatingcondition, and keep safety devices in place and working, Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition, Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open llame or spark,. Altow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure,. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease, Do not ctean product while engine is running Except for adjustments, DO NOToperate engine if aircleaner or cover directly over carburetor air intake is removed. Removal of such part could create a fire hazard. Do not operate without a muffler, or tamper with exhaust system Damaged mufflers or spark arrestors couldcreate a fire hazard_Inspect period)ca!iyand replace if necessary. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and inspected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the damage should be repaired before restarting and operating the equipment Do notchange the engine governor settings or overspeedthe engine; severe damage or injury may result When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as follows: a Mow onty in daylight or in good artificial light. b. Shut the engine off when unclogging chute_ c Check the blade mounting bolls for proper tightnessat frequent intervals. Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the deflector shield in place. Disengage power to mower before backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless abso!utely necessa_ and then only after careful observation of the entire area behind the mower_ Under normal usage the grass catcher bag material is subject to deterioration and wear. it should be checked trequentlyfor bag replacement Replacement bags should be checked Io ensure compliance with the original manufacturer's recom.mendations or specifications. IIIII CLaONGR_ATULATIONS on YOUr purchase of a Sears wn Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service DepartrnenL We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. E E : II1' SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON TH E MODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT. A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod[Jct. See the nearest Sears store or service centre for details° YOU SHOULD RECORD THESE NUMBERS AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. CUSTOMER i ,11,111 iiii _ j i RESPONSIBILITIES i iiii _ . Read and retain this manual. Study and observe the safety rules. Always use care when using your tractor., Always keep your tractor and mower clean+ Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for, and using your tractor, A well cared for tractor will run better and last tonger_ ATTACHMENTS This unit can use many attachments now available at your Sears store. It cannot use attachments that engage the ground like a plow, harrow, cultivator, or tiller.+ See page 50 for a list of available attachments+ LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT For one year from date of purchase, when this ridingequipment is maintained, lubricated,and tuned up accordingto the operating and maintenance instructionin the owner's manual, Sears will repair free of charge any defect in matedal or workmanship in this electric startriding equipment. This warranty excludes blade(s), blade adapter(s), spark plug(s), air cleaner and belt(s), which are expendable and become worn during normal use,. This warranty does not cover: - Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thorns, stumps, or glass); and • repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, includingthe failure to maintain the equipmerit according to instructionscontained in the owner's manual; and . riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes,. FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY For 90 days from the date of purchase, if any battery includedwith this riding equipmentproves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NE.AREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state_. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO+, D/731CR-W SEARS TOWER, CHICAGO, iL 60684 NOTE: THE ILLUSTRATIONS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE TO AID tN THE ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION OF YOUR TRACTOR+ THEY MAY OR MAY NOT SHOW THE ACTUAL MODEL YOU HAVE PURCHASED.+ 3 iNDEX F Filter: Options: Air Cleaner .............................. 16 Attachments ........................... 50 Adjustments: Brake .........................................14 Fuel ........................................... 18 Spark Arrester .................. 2,32 Carburetor .............................. 18 Fuel: Mower Drive Belt .................... 22 P Type .......................................... 10 Mower Storage ................................................ 23 ParkingBrake ..................... 9 Front-To-Rear ............................... 23 Fuse ................................................................... 19 Parts Bag .............. :..................... 5-6 Side-T'ooSide..................... 22 Parts,- Replacement/Repair ..... 28-46 H Throttle Control Cable ............18 Hood Removal/Installation .................. 20 R Engine Valves ............................... 18 Air Cleaner ................................... 16 Repair and Adjustments .......... 14-24 L Air Screen, Engine ................................ 16 Blade .......................... 14 Carburetor ..................... 18 Assembly ..................................... 5_9 Leveling Mower Deck ......................... 22 Lubrication: Attachments ......................................... 50 Fuse .......................... 19 Chart ............................................... 24 Hood Remeval/Installation.....20 B Tractor Pivot Points ......................... 17 Motion Drive Belt Battery: Removal/Replacement ..... 19 M Mower Ddve Belt Charging .......................................... 7, 17 Maintenance ............................................................ 13 Cleaning ................................................ 15 Removal/Replacement .....22 Installation ............................................. 8 Air Cleaner ...............................16 Mower Adjustment Foam Pre-cleaner ................... 16 Levels ........................................................... 15 Front- to-Rear ................ 23 Side-to-Side ........................22 Preparation .............................. 7 Air Screen, Engine ................... 16 Mower Removal ................. 21 Starting with Weak Battery .... 17 Battery ........................................... 15 TireCare ...................... 14 Storage .............................................. 23 Blade Sharpening ....................... 14 Terminals ...................................15 Brake Adjustment ......................... 14 Repair Parts ....................... 28-46 Belt: EngineOil.................................... 16 Motion Drive Fuel Filter ................................ 18 S Lubrication Chart ....................... 24 Removal/Replacement ......... 19 Safety Rules ....................... 2 Mower Drive Seat ............................. 8 Spark Plug ......................................... 18 Tire Care ........................................... 8,14 Service Record ..................... 13 Removal/Replacement .......22 Mower: Adjustment ................................... 22 Slope Guide Sheet .................. 51 Blade: Adjustment, Front-to-Rear .....23 Spark Plug ....................... 18 Sharpening ................................... 14 Adjustment, Side-to-Side ............ 22 Speed Control Chart ................. 12 Replacement ............................ 14 Blade Sharpening .............................. !4 Starting the Engine .................. 11 Brake Adjustment .............................. 14 Blade Replacement ..................... 14 Steering Wheel ............................................. 7 Cutting Level ......................... t 2,22 Stopping the Tractor .............................. 10 C Installation ............................................. 21 Storage ........................... 23 Carburetor Adjustment ........................ t8 Operation .......................................... 11 Removal .................................... 21 T Controls, Tractor ...................................... 9 Throttle Control Cable Cutting Level, Mower ..................... 12,22 Mowing Tips ...................................................... 12 Muffler ................................................. 17 Adjustment ..................... 18 E Spark Arrester .................... 2,32 Tires ............................. 8,14 Engine: Trouble Shooting Chart ............. 25-26 Air Screen ........................................... 16 0 Transaxle: Oil: Oil Change .................................................... 15 Repair Parts ............................... 40-41 Oil Level ...................................... 16 ColdWeather Conditions ........ 16 Warranty ...................... 48 Oil Type ...................................... 16 Engine.................................... 16 Transporting .......................................... 12 Preparation .......................................... 10 Storage .................................. 23 V Repair Parts .............................. 42-46 Operation ...................................................... 9-12 Starting .............................................. 10 Operating Your Mower .......... 11 Valve Adjustments ................... 18 Storage .................................................. 23 Operating Your Tractor .............. 11 W Starting the Engine ...................... 10 Stopping Your Tractor ................... I0 Warranty .......................... 3 Tractor Operation on Hills .......12 Wiring Schematic ................... 27 A 4 ASSEMBLY To assemble tractoryou wilt need: (2) 7116"wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge (1) 1!2" wrench Screwdriver (2) 9/1 6"wrenches Utility Knife (1) 3/4" wrench 5/16" Wrench Take all of the Items out of the box. The box contatns the Items shown below. Open the parts bag and check the contents (see page 6). Parts bag contents not shown full size (2) Battery Carriage Boils- 1/4 x 20 x 7 1t2 C D Terminal Guard G A (2) Keys !5 ° Slope Instruction B Steering Wheel Adapter F a, Seat d. Battery Acid b, c, Steering wheel Battery e f g, Owner's Manual Parts Bag Steering Boot NOTE: Battery Caps and Instructions Steering Wheel Insert 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 before starting your tractor and while moving, We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over the spectacles or standard safety glasses, available at Sears Retail or Catalog Slores RIGHT HAND(R,H,) AND LEFT HAND (L.H_) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR 5 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY PARTS LOCATION BAG CONTENTS i ll,lll, SHOWN ll,ll,/ ii, FULL SIZE iii BATTERY. (2) Wing Nut 1/4-20 BATTERY (2) Lock Washer © 1/4 TERMINALS (2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga (2) Hex Nut 1/4-20 = SEAT d (1) Adjustment Bolt (1) Lock Washer 1/2 t (1) Washer 17t32x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 STEERING BUSHING (2) Sheet Metal Screw ill 10-16 x t/2 =lllllllll =lllll= =llllllllH ABTBS ==jlll/i i= WHEEL (1) Locknut 1/2-20 asher 6 2-1/4 ASSEMBLY 1. Prepare Battery WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD. CUT AWAY VIEW WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT WITH BATrERY ACID. CHARGED DO NOT PLOSIVE _ BATTERY SMOKE. !......... BATTERY VENT TUBE ACID ARE EXFUMES FROM lid LEVEL READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE BATTERY VENT CAPS IN THE BAG OF PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT YOUR HANDS, SKIN AND EYES. BATTERY CELL FIGURE Fill and charge battery (before installing).NOTE: SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BATTERY VENT CAPS FOUND IN BAG OF PARTS. a. bo c. d. eo In Filleach celt with battery acid, Add the acid until it reachesthe bottomof the venttubes (Fig. I)° Do not add the acid beyond thislevel or the additional acid can come out when the battery is charged., Alter cells are filled, tilt battery from side to side to release air bubbles° Allow battery to stand and settle for at least thirty minutes. If the level of acid falls below the pointdescribed in step (a), add more acid until the correct level is reached°InstaUthebatterycaps, foundin the bag ofparts,to cover the venttubes°Wash the topof the batterywith water to remove any acid, then wipe dry. Check battery case for leakage to make sure that no damage has occurredin handling. Neutralize excess battery acid for disposal by addingitto2 gallons(7 litres) ofwater in a five gallon(20 litres) plasticcontainer. Stir with a woodenor plastic paddle while addingbakingsoda untilthe addition of more soda causes no more foaming_. tt is recommended that the battery be charged before use. Llse a 12 volt battery charger_Charge battery at a rate of 6 amperes for 1 hour. NOTE: OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, LISTED tN BOX ABOVE, REQUIRED FOR BATTERY CHARGING. Check the acid level after the battery is charged, if the acid has fallen below the correct level, add distilled or iron free water_ 1 I_"NUT 2.1/4"DIA.WASHER_ STEERING SCREW_ .,_STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER STEERING BOOT STEERING BUSHING 2. Unpack Tractor ao Cut down four comers of the cartonwith utilityknife and fold down sides. bo Disengage parkingbrake and position frontwheels straight ahead (see page 9), c Installsteering wheel STEERING SHAFT (REC'D. POSITION) STEERING SHAFT (INST. POSITION) FIGU 2 !_ Slide the steering bushing over the steering shaft (Fig° 2). 2. Positionsteeringshaftforwarduntilscrew holes in dash lineup with steeringbushing install two (2) screws (Fig, 2), 3, Positionsteering boot over steering shaft, 4_ Place bottom of steering boot over two slots in dash (Fig, 2),, ,, 7. 7 Push steeringboot down into aligningsiot;son dash. Place steering whee! adapter on steering shaft With frontwheels pointed straight ahead, place steering wheel on steering wheel adapter.=Bars of steering wheel should point straight across tractor_ ASSEMBLY 3_ SEAT Install Seat a_ Remove cardboard from seat pan° b,, Place seat on seat pan_Screw adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer into seat (Fig. 3). Screw shoulder bolt into seat (Fig, 3), Adjustment bolt, shoulder boll and washers found in bag of parts (shown fullsize on page 6). Tighten shoulder bolt using a 1/2" wrench. NOTE: THE SHOULDER BOLT WILL BE LOOSE IN THE SEAT PAN SLOT. SEAT PAN SHOULDER BOLT \ C_ dr, ADJUSTMENT BOLT NOTE: SEAT POSITION SHOULD BE ADJUSTED FORWARD OR BACKWARD SO THAT THE OPERATOR CAN COMFORTABLY REACH CLUTCH/ BRAKE PEDAL AND SAFELY OPERATE TRACTOR° FLAT WASHER LOCK WASHER e.. Place seat in operating position° Sit on the seat and press clutch/brakepedal all the way down. If oparatmg position is not comfortable, adjust seal fo To adjust: raise seat. Loosen adjustmentboll_Slide seat to desired position..Tightenadjustment bolt securely. FIGURE 3 POSITIVE WASHER WASHER NEGATIVE HEX BOLTS POSITIVE CABLE (RED) Tighten adjustmentboll, lock washer and flatwasher securely, . NEGATIVE CABLE (BLACK) ... A AND FLAT WASHER MUST BE TIGHTADJUSTMENT ENED SECUREI.Y BOLT, TO PREVENT LOCK WASHER MOVEMENT OF SEAT. 4. Check Tires Check the air pressure in the tires. Tires with too much air pressure will cause the unit to ride rough_ The wrong air pressure will also keep the mower from cutting level. The correct air pressure is shown on the side of the tires,if the air pressure is not shown, set to pressures shown in the REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT section (page 14)_ tEX RGURE 4 TERMINAL WING NUT WING NUT 5. Install Battery BATTERY BOLT BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY, RE- ! WATCH BANDS, RINGS, ETC. FROM MOVE PERSON, METAL BRACELETS, WRIST YOUR TOUCHING THESE ITEMS TO BATTERY TERMINALS I I| I BATTERY DOORS FIGURE S BATTERY DRAIN TUBE WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD, WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. HOLE CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EXDO NOT SMOKE. FUMES FROM PLOSIVE. 8. Place 2 1/4" diameterwasher on steering shaft and install a 1/2" iod_nut (washer and locknut found in bag of parts).Tighten securely. 9. Snap insert into steedng wheel. d_ Remove plastic on tractor hood. e_ Raise attachment lift handle (see page 9),. f Roll Tractor off skid. Be careful of staples in skid, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED WITH THE BATTERY VENT CAPS IN THE BAG OF PARTS. ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES, CLOTHING AND GOGGLES TO PROTECT YOUR HANDS, SKIN AND EYES. 8 ASSEMBLY a b Lift seat (Fig 3). Lower battery intofender well withbattery terminals toward front of tractor (Fig 4). Make sure battery rests in battery tray (Fig 5) NOTE: BE SURE BATTERY DRAIN TUBE IS SECURELY ATTACHED TO BATTERY TRAY DRAIN (Fig 5) d.. Connect BLACK grobnd cable to negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex nut (shown full size on pg, 6) foundin bag of parts, Tighten securely (Fig, 4),, e, To prevent corrosion, applj grease to lhe batlery terminals after installing cables_ f. Slide two battery bolts throughterminal guard and start the wing nuts onto the threads (Fig. 5) g. Position terminal guard o_;erbattery as shown (Fig. 5) and align bolt heads with key holes next to battery tray (FigS) h Lower bolt heads into key holes and slide square shaftsof bolts into slots of key holes(Fig 5) i Tightenwing nuts J Closeterminal access doors I NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS POSITIVE TERMINALGROUNDING. MUST BE CONFROM ACCIDENTAL Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex nut (shown fult size on pg 6) found in bag ol parts Tighten securely with two 7/16" wrenches (Fig, 4) CAUTION: DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL YOU HAVE REVIEWED THE OPERATION SECTION OF THIS MANUAL, OPERATION LIFT LEVER PLUNGER IGNITION\ ATTACHMENT CLUTCHLEVER_ ;HMENT LIFT LEVER HEIGHT ADJUST_ VENT SLOTS LIGHT SWITCH__._! THROTTLE/CHOKE-_,_ CONTROL _ T_ \ CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL "_"'-,.,,_ p..__ ADJUSTMENT POSITIONING I PARKtNG BRA_E "" DECK / / GEARSHIFTLEVER NEUTRALLOCK OUTPOSITION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Push lever up to engage attachment There will be an engine hesitation as the clutch engages GEARSHIFT: Press the clutch/brake pedal down firmly and move gearshift lever to desired speed. IGNITION: Place key in ignitionand turn to the right to start, The switch spring returns from the start position LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headiights on and off. PARKING BRAKE: To set the parking brake, push the clutch/brake pedal completely down, Hold the parking brake lever in "Engage" position and release pressure from pedal. Clutch/brake peda! will remain in brake position, THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Use the throttle control to increase or decrease the speed of the engine, and to choke the engine for starting Push lever to the right and forward to choke. NEUTRAL LOCKOUT POSITION: Transmission is disengaged when gearshift lever is in this position, ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Use the attachment lift lever to r3ise and lower the attachment mountedto your tractor. Pull lever back slightly and push button, then move the lift lever forward to lower attachment CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL: The pedal has 2 functions: a clutch and a brake TO engage the brake push the pedal completely down, HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: Use the height adjustment slots to adjust the mower height, Push the attachment lift lever plunger down and position the attachment lift lever into the desired slot Release lift lever plunger 9 OPERATION 1. Stopping Your Tractor AIR SCREEN NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE: OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK FUEL TANK a Push clutch-brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position,, Keep your foot on pedal (Fig 7). b,, Place attachment clutch lever in "DISENGAGED" position_ c. Move gear shift lever tp "NEUTRAL" position,_ d_ Lift up to place parking brake in "ENGAGED" position (Fig. 10) and release pressure from clutch/ brake_ Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position,, e Move throttle control to "S" (slow) position. L Turn ignitionkey to"OFF" position_Never usechoke to stop engine_ 2, Preparing the Engine FUEL CAP FORE ATTEMPTING TO START TH E ENLEARN TO STOP YOUR TRACTOR BEGINE / a OIL DRAIN FIGURE 6 IGNITION KEY This engine has been shipped filled with summer weight oil (For cold weather operation see chart page 16). Check engine oil level.. Refer to REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT section (page 16). Changing oil after the first two hours (or two mowings) will help eliminate break-in residue which might be damaging to your engine.. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "ENGAGED" POSITION b Fill fuet tank (Fig..6). Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline. Capacity is 5 quads (473 litres).. "DISENGAGED" POSITION NOTE: FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE FUEL MUST BE USED TO INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER STARTING ffi FILL PARKING BRAKE SWITCH A BOTTOM OF GAS TANK WiPE OFF ANY SPILLED OIL OR FUEL. FILLER NECK. DO NOT OVERFILL. DO NOT STORE, SPILL OR USE GASOLINE NEAR AN OPEN FLAME. I | | ! POSITION THROTTLE CONTROL CAUTION: GEARSHIFT LEVER "CLUTCH" POSITION 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 ANY ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE TO AVOID ENGINE PROBLEMS, THE FUEL SYSTEM SHOULD BE EMPTIED BEFORE STORAGE FOR 30 DAYS OR LONGER. DRAIN THE GAS TANK, START THE ENGINE AND LET IT RUN UNTIL THE FUEL LINES AND CARBURETOR ARE EMPTY. USE FRESH FUEL NEXT SEASON SEE STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.. CHOKE CLUTCH/BRAKE I "BRAKE" POSITION TO FAST "DRIVE" POSITION SLOW NEVER USE ENGINE OR CARBURETOR CLEANER PRODUCTS IN THE FUEL TANK OR PERMANENT DAMAGE MAY OCCUR FIGURE 7 10 OPERATION 3. Starting the Engine ao Move throttle control lever (Fig° 7) past "FAST" to the =CHOKE" position. bo Fullydepress clutch/Drake pedal, co Turn ignition key to "START" and release key as soon as engine starts, CAUTION: d e L ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER =ENGAGED" POSITION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LIFT LEVER LEVER "DISENGAGED" PLUNGER POSITION LIFT LEVEP "HIGHEST" POSITION LEVEF "LOWEST" POSITION DO NOT RUN STARTER CONTINUOUSLY FOR MORE THAN FIFTEEN SECONDS PER MINUTE. tf engine does not start after fouror live tries, move throttle control lever to "FAST" position, wait a few minutes and try again If the engine does not start after four or five more tries, see the TROUBLESHOOTING Chart (page 25) After the engine starts move throttle control lever slowlyto the "SLOW" position To start a hot engine move the throttlecontrollever to a position between "FAST" and "SLOW" READ THE "RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION" CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING YOUR MOWER, & R.H. RUNNER DO NOT OVER LOAD TRACTOR BY TOWING WEIGHTS GREATER THAN 150 POUNDS (68 KG). DISCHARGE GUARD ALWAYS WEAR SUBSTANTIAL FOOTWEAR AND AVOID LOOSE FITTING CLOTHING THAT COULD GET CAUGHT IN MOVING PARTS. WHEN PARKING BRAKE IS ENGAGED, MAKE SURE IT WILL KEEP TRACTOR DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER, ON MOWERS SO EQUIPPED, OR THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN PLACE. NEVER MOVING. FROM PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT IS RUNNING. 4. Operating Your Lawn Tractor and Mower NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY ATTEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE_ CAUTION TO AVOID RGURE8 INJURY 1o Read owner's manuaL 2, Know location and functionof all controls, 3. Keep guards, safety shield and switches in place and working° 4.. Remove objects that can be thrown by blades_ 5o Do not mow when children and others are around 6, Never carry children or passengers 7. Always took behindmachine before backing. 8. Do not mow where machine can tip or slip. 9. If machine stops going uphill, stop blades and back slowlydown,, 10. Be sure blades and engine have stopped before placing hands or feet near the blades, 11., Remove key when leaving machine_ CAUTION: DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL WEIGHT TO THE TRACTOR OTHER THAN THE OPTIONAL WHEEL WEIGHTS. EXCESSIVE WEIGHT MAY OVERLOAD AND DAMAGE THE TRANSAXLE, a. b, c. 11 Depress lift lever plunger and move the attachment lift lever to the highest position, See Fig. 8, Start the engine,, (See Starting the Engine), Move the throttle lever to mid range position, Fully depress clutcWbrake pedal. Select a low (fst or 2nd) gear until you become more tamiliar with the operation of the unit. OPERATION [ i iN ,H n _ a, Mower should be adjusted propedy front to back and side to side for good mowingperformance. Refer to REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT section(page 22), b, Use the runner on the R,H. side as a guide; the blade cutsapproximatelyan inchoutsidethe runner ... (Fkj.8) c FIGURE d.. When mowing/arge areas (Fig. 9), start by turning to the right so that the clippings will discharge away from shrubs, fences, driveways, etc. After two or three rounds, mow in the opposite direction making left hand turns until finished_ 9 SPEED SELECTION GUIDE i/1_ Driveso thatclippingsare dischargedontothe area that has been (_t Have the cut area to the right of the _chine This willresultin a more even distribution of clippingsand more uniformcutting. iiii II FUNCTION I IIIII IlL iiiii GEARSHIFT e_ It grass is extremely tall, it shouldbe mowed twice The first time cut relatively high; the second time to tile desired heighL .... THROTTLE i,m Ill 2or 3 Normal Mowing Heavy Mowing " 1 Snow Blade 2 4-5 Transport The left hand side of mower should be used for trimming. g See Speed Selection Guide (above). h_ Do not mow tall, dry (brown) grass over 6 inches (1524 cm) tall, ft is a fire hazard. lor2 Snow Blowing f. 6. Operating the Tractor on Hills FAST SLOWFAST ,, ,,,,, a_ Move gearshift lever to "lst" gear before starting up or down hills b. AVOID STOPPING OR SHIFTING ON HILLS. c. If slowing is necessary, move throttle controllever to slower position. ! d. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and proceed to the mowing area, e Stop the unit, then select a mowing speed (See Speed Selection Guide, page 12). f, Move throttle lever to half throttle and slowly move attachment clutch lever to engaged position, Fig 8.. g Slowly release clutch/brake pedal. h. Move throttle lever to fast position.. i. Observe height of cut and readjust as desired (see page 9)_ CAUTION: BEFORE YOU MOVE THE GEARSHIFT LEVER, COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN GEAR BOX DAMAGE. . m i _ m I LE,w d If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/ brake pedal quickly to brake position_ e To restart tractor movement, make sure tractoris in the lowest speed range ('1st" Gear) and release clutch/brake pedal SLOWLY° f Make all turns gradually. 7. Transporting 5. Mowing Tips NOTE: TIRE CHAINS CANNOT BE USED WITH THE MOWER ATTACHED_ ENOUGH ROOM WHEN STOP- ,...G ,.,.o s,,..T..G To...Low SLIGHT TRACTOR ROLL DOWNHILL ,s ,OVE ,,,DUG. cLU,C, POS.T,0. Your Tractor Forpushir_ or towing your tractor, place gearshift lever in "N" posit|on Do not tow or push at more than 6 MPH (9 7 KPH). 12 MAINTENANCE To keep your tractor running perform necessary service ing maintenance schedule: WITH EVERY better and longer, using the tollowFOR ANY AI_JUSTMENTS, TION OR MAINTENANCE: 1.PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO "BRAKE"POSITION. MOWING t Make sure all nutson bolts are tightand cotter pinsand retainer springs are secure 2 Observe all safety precautions 3 Keep tractorwell lubricated (refer to page 24),. 4 Make sure areas around muffler, engine and mower deck are clean and free of debris buildup,, INSPEC- 2. MOVE GEARSI'tlFT TO "N" NEUTRAL POSITION. = 3. PLACE PARKING BRAKE IN "EN_ GAGED" POSITION. REMOVE FOOT FROM PEDAL, 4oPLACE LEVER TION. ATTACHMENT CLUTCH IN "DISENGAGED" POSI- 5. TURN IGNITION SITION. KEY TO "OFF" PO- 6. MAKE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE BLADES AND ALL MOVING PARTS HAVE COMPLETELY STOPPED. 7. REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY. 8. DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FROM THE SPARK PLUG AND KEEP WIRE AWAY FROM THE PLUG TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING, BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS. I Change Engine Oil Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure V' Clean Air Screen v' Clean Air Cleaner ,,,,,,,,, v' Lubricate Pivot Points (see page 24) Check Battery Level and Recharge Clean Battery and Terminals v' camuretor Adjustment v' V-Belt Adjustment .... v' Clean Engine Cooling Fins ..... Check Muffler Replace Air Cleaner Paper Cartridge ...... .y_ v' Replace Spark Plug Replace Fuel Filter Adjust Valves 13 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 1. Brake Adjustment This tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mountedon the nghtside of the transaxle (Fig. 10). II IWITH PARKING ENGAGED) IIII UUlIIIIIIIII SIX FEET (1.8 METERS) STOPPING IF TRACTORINREQUIRES MORE THEN THAN DISTANCE HIGHEST GEAR, BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED. a NUT"A" BRAKE JAM NUT BRAKE ARM DISC BRAKE RGUREIO Depress clutctVbrake pedal and engage parking brake. b_ Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut "A" on brake rod,, c. tf distance is other than 1-1/2" (3.81 cm), loosen jam nut (Fig, 10) and turn nut until distance becomes 1-1/2" (3,81 cm)_ Relighten jam nut against nut "A". Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated above, Readjust ff necessary,, If stopping distance is still greater than 6 feet (1.8 meters) in highest gear, further maintenance is necessary Contact your local Sears Service Center, 2. Tire Care a, Maintain tire pressure in front at 14 PSI (lKg/cm 2) and rear tires at 10 PSI (0,7 Kg/cm2) b Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber,. c HUB CAP WASHERS KLIP RING SQUARE KEY (REARTIRE ONLY) FIGURE FIGURE 11 12 @ Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage. d, Removing wheel for tire repair (Fig,,11). 1, Block up axle securely, 2. Remove hub cap, klip ring and washer to allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do Not Lose). 3. Repair tire and reassemble. Align slots in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square key. Replace washers and snap klip ring securely in axle groove. Replace hub cap,, NOTE: USE GREASE FITTINGS TO LUBRICATE FRONT WHEELS WITH GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE, APPLY AN ANTI-SEIZE OR GOOD GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE TO LUBRICATE REAR AXLES, 3. Blade Care For best results,mower blades must be kept sharp, The blades can be sharpened with a few strokes of a file,or on a grinding wheel, We suggest they be sharpened after every 25 hours of mowing, Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower. If you mow in sandy soil check the blades alter each two mowings. The sand wears the blades away rapidly, a, Blade Replacement Raise mower to highest position to permit access Io blades, 1, Remove the hex head bolt, iockwasherand flat washer (Fig 12) (tum counterclockwise). 2, Remove and discard old blade, 3., Clean top and bottom of mower housing 4 Install new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN and secure with flat washer, Iockwasher and hex head boll TIGHTEN SECURELY_ ALWAYS USEGRADE S HEAT A GRADE 5 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BEIDENTIFIED BY THREE LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD ASSHOWN ATLEFT. TREATED _1 14 BOLTS TO ATTACH CHECK IN BLADES OCCASIONBLADES.BOLTS DO NOTUSE PLATED BOLTS. ALLY TO MAKE SURE BOLTS ARE TIGHT. TORQUE BOLTS TO 30-35 FT.-I_BS (41-47 Nm). REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT b_ C_ When grinding, care should be taken to maintain bladebalance and the bladeshouldbe checkedfor properbalance before reinstallationon mower.An unbalanced or bent blade will cause excessivevibration when running, and eventual damage to moweror engine°Replacebent or damagedblades. To check blade balance, drive a nail into a beam or wall Leave about one inch of the straightnail ex_eSed. Place center hole of clean blade over the ad ot the nail (Fig. 13)oNOTE: CENTER HOLE OF BLADE ON NAIL, IF BLADE IS PROPERLY BALANCED, BLADE SHOULD REMAIN tN POSITION SHOWN IN FIG. 13. IF EITHER END OFTHE BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD, BLADE IS NOT BALANCED. SHARPEN THE HEAVY END UNTIL BLADE IS BALANCED, Ill/ /Ictllc 4. Battery Care CHECK BATTERY FIGURE 13 a° Battery'acidsolutionlevel ineach batterycell should be even with bottoms of vent tubes in cells (Fig. 14), Add ONLY distilledor iron free water if necessary_ NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL° b,, Keep battery and terminals clean_ c, Keep battery bolts tight° d. Keep vent caps tight and small vent holes in caps open. e,, Recharge with auto battery charger. NOTE: OVERCHARGING WILL SHORTEN BATTERY LIFE, CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS BATTERY TUBE LIQUID LEVEL BATTERY CELL Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the battery to "leak" power and hinders the operation of the charger° FIGURE LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS EXPLOSIVE KEEP SPARKS, AWAY FROMGASES. BATTERIES. ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES AROUND BATTERIES ..................... a,, Remove terminal guard. b DisconnectBLACK battery cable, then RED battery cable, and remove battery from tractor c Wash battery with four tablespoons (6 grams) of baking soda in one gallon (3.8 litres) of water,, NOTE: BE CAREFULL NOT TO GET THE SODA SOLUTION INTO THE CELLS, do Rinse the battery with plain water, dry and reinstall on tractor., e, Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright f, Replace batterycables,_,onnectingRED batterycable to positive terminal first, then BLACK battery ca t ble to negativeterminal. Coat terminal connections with grease after installation of cables_ g.. Replace terminal guard., 5. Change Engine OII The best time to change engine oil is at the end of a day's operationwhen al!dirt and foreignmaterialsare suspended in the hot oil, Capacity is1 quart (.94 Iitres). NOTE: DO NOTOVERFILL Dipstick assembly must be securely tightened into tube at all times when engine is operating. 15 14 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT a AIR SCREEN b FUEL CAP OIL FILLER CAP/DIPSTICK Remove oil drain plug to drain engine oil=,Tighten plug securelybefore fillingwith fresh oilo Add oil throughthe oil filler cap/dipstick(Fig. 15)o RECOMMENDEDSAE VISCOSITY GRADES °F _20'_ °C -29° 0° -18= 32 ° 0° 60 ° 16° 80 ° 27 ° 100° 38° 6. Check Engine Oil Level NOTE: DO NOT CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL WITH ENGINE RUNNING,, Several minutes alter stopping engine, check engine oil level with tractor on level ground_ Wipe dipstick (Fig 15) clean, screw it down tight for a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark is reached. (See chart above}_ NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. Clean Air Cleaner Element (Rg. 16) a_ Remove two wing nuts ,_nd remove air cleaner cover° b. Remove foam pre-cleaner. 1, Wash pre-cleanerin liquiddetergent andwarm water to remove dirt. 2_ Wrap pre-cleaner in cloth and squeeze dry. 3. Wipe foam with a light coat of engine oil. Do not saturate. Squeeze in rag or towel to remove excess oil. c,, Remove two nuts from top of cartridge_ d,, Remove cartridge and clean air cleaner body carefullyto prevent did from entering carburetor. e. Clean cartridge by gently tapping on flat surface. If very dirty, replace cartridge. f_ Reassemble air cleaner° NOTE: NUTS HOLDING AIR CLEANER CARTRIDGE MUST BE INSTALLED WITH FIBER WASHERS DOWN ON CARTRIDGE PLATE TO PREVENT DIRT FROM ENTERING CARBURETOR. TIGHTEN NUTS BY HAND. OVER TIGHTENING COULD COLLAPSE CARTRIDGE,, m OIL DRAIN PLUG FIGURE 15 ,WING NUTS AIR CLEANER COVER ENGINE OIL FILLER CAP AND DIPSTICK \_ AIR SCREEN RBER WASHERS FOAM ELEMENT NOTE: NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER REMOVED,. 8. Clean Air Cleaner and Engine Cooling Fins TECTION COMPRESSED ALWAYS WHEN WEAR USING EYE AND FACE PROAIR. AIR CLEANER BODY FIGURE 16 IMPORTANT: Air screen and cooling fins (Figs_ 16 and 17) must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent engine damage from overheating. Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt and dried gum fibers,. / a Remove hood (page 20)° b Remove air cleaner cover (Fig. 16)o c_ Remove 3 screws securing air cleaner body (Fig. 17) and remove. (Covercarburetorto prevent entry of dirL) d Remove oil dipstick and cover opening to prevent entry of dirt,. e. Remove 3 screws from blower' housing and lift housing off engine (Fig 17)_ TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE STARTING SYSTEM, USE SAE 5W30 OIL WHEN THE TEMPERATURE FALLS BELOW 32°F (0°C),, RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADES Determine temperature range expected before next oil change.,Al!oilmust meet A.P.I..service classification SD, SE or SF. 16 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT f° Usecompressed air or stiffbristlebrushto thoroughlycleanengine cooling fins (Fig 17) and air screen (Fig. 16)., g, To reassemble, reverse above procedure. ho Be certain carburetor tube, breather tube, and gaskets are in place (Fig t7). 9. Check Muffler Inspect and reptace damaged mufflerand/or deflector as it could create a fire hazard ano/or aamage. /;KET DER OR FINS HOT AS MUFFLER, CONTACTCYLINMAY DO NOTTOUCH CAUSE BURNS. HEX HEAD SCREW BREATHER TUBE 10. Lubrlcate Pivot Points FINS Place several drops of SAE 30 oil at points where metal parts move against each other, see LubricationChart page 24. JRETOR ,'TUBE 11o Starting Your Tractor With a Weak Battery If yourbattery is too weak to startthe engine, itshouldbe recharged. If "jumper cables"are used for emergencystarting, followthis procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM SPARK PLUG CYLINDER HEAD COVER MUFFLER FIG URE 17 WASHER WASHER POSITIVE NEGATIVE MINAL HEX BOLTS i ....... A !1 _ I! _ I I a. b c d I LEAD-ACID BATrERIES""GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN AROUND BATTERIES. I U | POSITIVE CABLE (RED) NEGATIVE CABLE (BLACK) -.... | J Connect each end o! the RED jumper cable to the POSITIVE(+) terminalsof each battery(takingcare not to short against chassis) (Fig 18). Connectoneendofthe BLACK jumpercabletothe NEGATIVE (-) terminal of tullycharged battery Connectthe otherend of the BLACK jumpercable to the LH side panel bolt (Fig 19) NOTE: KEEP AWAY FROM GAS TANK AND BATTERY Disconnectcables in reverse order: t LH side panel bolt (Fig 19) 2 Negative terminal of fullycharged battery 3 Positiveterminals HEX FIGURE 18 PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED" POSI_ON DISENGAGED" POSITION "BRAKE" POSITION GEARSHIFT LEVER ..................................... I "CLUTCH" POSITION 17 CLUTCH/BRAKE "DRIVE" POSITION FIGURE 19 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT c. Check that holein throttle lever and hole in plate line up (Fig. 20 - Insert)_ If holes =A" are not aligned, loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp screw. d. If holes do not align, repeat steps in throttle cable adjustment° 13. Carburetor Adjustment NOTE: ADJUSTTHROT__E CONTROL CABLE BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTM ENT TO CARBURETOR° a. With engine offtum higl_speed m_ure screwcl_,kwise closing finger tight ONLY, and turn counterclockwise 1-1/2 turns. NOTE: THE SCREW SEAT MAY BE DAMAGED BY TURNING IT TOO FAR CLOCKWfSEo b Turn idle mixture screw clockwise closing finger tight only, and turn counterclockwise1-1/2 turns. REFER TO "STARTING THE ENGINE" PAGE 11. ;I co Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes, Make final adjustmentwith engine runningand gear shill lever in NEUTRAL position. d_ With throttle control lever in "FAST" position, turn high speed mixture screw clockwise until engine runs "rough" and then turn counterclockwise 3/4 turn e._ With throttle control lever in "SLOW" position, turn idle mixture screw counterclockwise until engine runs "rough" and then turn clockwise until engine beginsto die, Turn idlemixture screwto a point midway between these positions. L W'dhthrottle control lever in "SLOW" position engine should idle at 1700 RPM, If engine idles too slow, push throttle controllever above idle and turn idle speed screw one turn clockwise. Set throttle control lever at "SLOV'_. Repeat until satistactory idle is attained g If engine idles too fast with throttle control lever in "SLOW" position push throttle control lever above idle and turn idle speed screw one turn counterclockwise. Set throttle control lever at "SLOW"° Repeat until satisfactory idle is attained. h_, High speed stop is factory adjusted.. DO NOT ADJUST- DAMAGE MAY RESULT. ! I ;! IDLE MIXTURE SCREW HIGH SPEED MIXTURE SCREW FUEL LINE CLAMP FUEL FILTER FIGURE 20 030 (0,762 mm) FEELER GAUGE 14. Replace Spark Plug Replace spark plug at the beginning of each mowing season or every 100 hours, whichever comes first Gap should be set a 0..030 inch (Fig 21)., SPARK PLUG FIGURE 21 12 Throttle Control Cable Adjustment | I | | ! !. A _ _ ..... DO NOT MAKE UNNECESSARY AD JUSTMENTS, FACTORY SETTINGS ARE SATISFACTORY FOR MOST AP PLICATIONS AND CONDITIONS IF AD JUSTMENTS ARE NEEDED, PROCEED ASFOLLOWS:..... a. Make sure air cleaner is clean (see page 16). bo With engine not running, place throttle control in "FAST"position (not in "CHOKE" position)_ 15. Adjust Valves on Engine After approximately 200 hours of operation, the engine valves will require adiustmenL it is suggested that a Sears Service.Centerdo this work. Correct settings are: IntaKe,.002 (_05 ram), Exhaust - _004 (_1 mm)_ 16. Replace In-Line Fuel Filter BE SURE THERE ARE NO FUEL LINE LEAKS AND THAT HOSE CLAMPS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED. If fuel filteris clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carburetor, replacement is required. 18 a, With engine cool, remove fitter and plug fuel line sections that were removed from both ends of fuel filter (Fig,.20)._ b. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel lineo REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT BELT 17. Motion Drive Belt Removal The tractordrivebelt may be replacedwithouttools.Parkthe tractoron level area. Engage parkingbrake. NOTE: A BELT INSTALLATION DECAL IS UNDER LEFT FOOTREST° TRANSAXLE a, Remove mower, (See page 21), b, Remove two retainer springs from belt guide bracket below transaxle pulley, Remove bracket (Fig. 22). c Swing belt guides away from belt, toward rear of tractor (Fig_22). d Roll belt overtop of transaxle pulleyo e, Roll belt over engine pulley and off idler (Fig,,23)_ fo Release parkingbrake, Pull belt as far as possible over top of clutchpJIley+ go Resetparkingbrake, Pullbelt over top of clutchpulley (Fig_23),, ho Pullbelt out through shift gate to removefrom tractor (Fig=24), L Install belt by reversingabove procedure, I | ! J i BELT ONLY w'; .E'.E, T & REPLACE RETAINER SPRING BELT GUIDE BRACKET RETAINER SPRING FIGURE 22 ENGINE PULLEY LISTED IN THE REPAIR PARTS SECTION OF THIS MANUAL. BELT INSTALLATION DECAL CLUTCH PULLEY 18, Fuse Replacement Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse The fuse holder is located under the dash, IDLER L.H. SIDE BELT GUIDE REAR VIEWED FROM BOTTOM OF TRACTOR FIGURE 23 SHIFT GATE FIGURE 19 24 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 19. Hood Removal GRASP HERE ............... HOOD iii u ............ FROM UND MOWER DECK. KEEP FEET CLEAR DASH ................ ! iiiiiiiiii DO :NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLE:R, ENGINE CYLINDER OR COOLING FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURN. HOOD SPRING FIGURE 25 HERE Grasp hood at edge nextto dash and open hoodto full up position (Fig_25). b_ Disconnect headlightconnection (Fig_28). GRASP HERE 26 Gt HERE Carefully remove hood springsfrom hinge brackets (Fig. 25)_ d. Lower hood half way and grasp attile bottomof the grill and at theupper hood edge (Fig,.26). Lilt hood up, out and away from tractor. e. Place hood carefully on the ground,, 20. Hood Installation HOOD FIGURE i a. c, HINGE BRACKE1 I I a. Pick hood up at top of grill and upper hood edge (Fig 27).. b Align hood pivot rod with hinge brac,kets. Rotate f_x:)d half way down, slide pivot mo in and down into hinge slots (Fig 27). c. d. e Open hood to full up position (Fig. 25)° Carefully reinstall hood hinge springs (Fig 25),. Reconnect headlight connection,, f, Close hood. HEADLIGHT CONNECTION HOOD_\ HOOD PIVOT ROD HINGE BRACKET FIGURE 27 FIGURE 28 2O REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT 21, Mower Removal a, b_ co do e. f, ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER "DISENGAGED" POSITION Remove mower belt per instructionsunder"Mower Drive Belt Removal"through step (c). Remove retainer springfrom clutchrod; pullclutch rod out of clutch bracket. (Fig° 29) Putt retainer springs out of rear suspension trunnionsoRemove rear suspensiontrunnionsfrom lift brackels (Fig 29). Pull retainer spring out of rear hinge pin, Remove rear hinge pin° (F_., 29)° Pull retainer spring out of front hinge pin.,Remove fronthinge pin (Fig. 29). Use lift leverto raise suspension arms. Slide mower out from under tractor, LIFT LEVER PLUNGER i LIFT LEVER "HIGHEST" POSITION LIFT LEVER "LOWEST" ,POSITION NOTE: tF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE MOWER DECK tS TO BE MOL.INTED ON THE TRACTOR, THE LH AND R.Ho SUSPENSION ARMS (FIG. 29) SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM TRACTOR. 22, Mower Installation Your Mower installswithout the use of tools. Raise attachment lift lever (Fig, 30) to itshighest position. a, Slide mower under tractor,dischargeguard to R H, side,. b, Install front hinge pin through axle and parallel link (Fig. 32)., Secure with retainer spring, install rear hinge pin through mower lift brackets and parallel link (Fig. 32) Secure with retainer spring.. Install clutch rod in clutch lever (Fig. 32). Move attachment liftlever (Fig.,30) forwardto lower suspension arms, Slide trunnions through lift bracket holes and secure with retainer springs(Fig. 29)° Roll belt over engine pulley.,Make sure belt isinside belt guides (Fig 32). See belt driveschematicdecal on mower housing Use attachment lift lever (Fig. 30) to raise mower, Push lift lever plunger down and position attachment lift lever to desired cutting height (Fig. 31). Release lift lever plunger c, d, e. fo g_ h FIGURE 30 0 0 0 FIGURE RETAINER SPRING R.H. SUSPENTION ARM CLUTCH ROD CLUTCH ROD RETAINER SPRING RETAINER SPRINGS ENGINE PULLEY BELT GUIDES 31 RETAINER SPRINGS FRONT AXLE \ 7 / REAR / SUSPENSION TRUNNIONS RGURE 29 LIFT BRACKET MOWER LIFT BRACKETS HINGE PINS 21 PARALLEL LINK REAR HINGE PIN FRONT HINGE PIN FIGURE 32 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT BELT EXTENSION SPRING 23. Mower Drive Belt Removal ENGINE IDLER BELT PULLEY ...._ IDLER GUIDE NOTE: MOWER BELT INSTALLATION DECAL LOCATED ON MOWER HOUSING_ SHAFT ASSEMBLY REPLACE ONLY WiTH THE BELTS SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL. LH. a f COTTER EXTENSION SPRING COTTER PIN BRAKE__ ROD "-- Placeattachmentclutchlever in"Disengaged"position (Fig 30) b,, Move Attachmentliltle_er (Fig 30).forwardto lower mower to its lowest position_ c_ Roll belt off engine pulley_ d,. Pull belt off both mower deck pulleys._ e._ Springbelt guideaway from idlerpulley and pullbelt off idler pulley L Slide belt from under extensionspring. 24. Mower Drive Belt Replacement a,. Slide belt under extension spring(Fig. 33)_ b,_ Place belt on rear side o! both mandrel pulleys c,. Sprin_ idler belt guide down and place belt around rear s_deo! idler pulley d. Roll belt over engine pulley e. Make sure belt is inside all belt guides,, LH. PIVOT NOTE: WHEN INSTALLING A NEW BELT, EXTENSION SPRING MUST BE RETURNED TO LOWER END OF SLOT (ORIGINAL POSITION) ON ROCK SHAFT ASSEM BLY. R,H. PIVOT BRACKET' 25= Mower Drive Belt Adjustment Yourtractorhas been manufactured withthe abilityto readjustthe rnowerdrive belt to provideyouwith longer belt life,, FIGURE 33 If the attachment clutch lever travels 4-1t2" (11.43 cm) up the slot in the dash before spring resistanceis evident, adjustment is necessary, NOTE; CHECK FOR PROPER SPRING TENSION WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE LIFT LEVER IN THE HIGHEST POSITION. LIR' LEVER a b BOTTOM OF CURL E_ Lower the mower deck for easier access,. Using (2) 7/16"wrenches, removethe bolt, nut & DShaped washers (Fig 33- inset). c. Move extension spring from lower end of slot to upper end in rockshaft assembly and install bolt, nut & the D-Shaped washers. d Tighten bolt and nut to secure the D-shaped washers (flat side down).. 26. Level Mower Housing BOTTOM OF CURL Adjustthe mower while tractor is parkedon level ground or driveway. Make sure tire pressure is correct, fl tires are over or under inflated, you will not properly adjust your mower.. SIDE-TO-SIDE LINE FIGURE 34 a. __ SIDE TO SIDE'_L-'v'_'_PJ ADJUSTMENT TRUNNION Depress lift lever plunger and use lift lever to raise mower to maximum cutting height (Fig. 31), b. Measure heightfrom bottomof cudto groundline at front of mower. Distance"A" shouldbe the same on both sides (Fig, 34), c. If distance "A"needs to be changed, snap out access hole cover on L.H, side above footresL Use 11/16" wrench on nuts "B" and "C" at side-to-side adjustment trunnion(Fig=,35),. d. To raise left side of mower, loosen nut "B" and tighten nut _C", e To lower left side of mower, loosen nut "C" and tighten nut "B".. NUT "C" _ / _ i NUT "B" _ J FIGURE MOWER ADJUSTMENT 35 22 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT NOTE: ONE ROTATION OF ADJUSTMENT NUTS IS EQUIVALENT TO APPROXIMATELY 3/16" (4.75 ram) HEIGHT CHANGE° f_ Be sureall nuts are securely tightened.. Replace cover. g_ FRONT-TO-REAR REAR SUSPENSION ARM \ \ ,\ MOWER ADJUSTMENT a. Toobtainthebestcuttingresults, yourmowerhoustrig should be adjusted so the front and rear flange distance"D"(Fig. 36) is 112"(!327 cm) _wer infront when the mower is positionedin the hignestcutting position. NOTE: MEASURE DISTANCE "D"FROM GROUND LINE TO BOTTOM OF CURL ON RIGHT REAR FLANGE AND COMPARE TO DISTANCE"D" AT BOTTOM OF CURL ON RIGHT FRONT FLANGE. BOTTOM OF CURL \ ID REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNION b.. To raise rear of mower, loosen nut "E" on both rear suspension arms. Screw both nuts =F_ up EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig..37).. co When distance =D" is 1/2" (1o27cm) lower at front than rear tightennuts "E'.. d. To lower rear of mower, loosennut "F"on both rear suspensionarms an EQUAL NUMBER OF TURNS (Fig. 37). e. When distance "D" is 1/2" (1.27 cm) lower at front than rear, retighten nuts "E. NOTE: WHEN ADJUSTING REAR SUSPENSION TRUNNIONS, ALWAYS ADJUST BOTH EQUALLY SO MOWER WiLL STAY LEVEL° GROUND LINE FIGURE 36 NUT "E"\ REAR TRUNNION REAR SUSPENSION ARM LIFT BRACKET NUT "F" 27. Storage Remove mower from tractorfor winter storage. When mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean itthoroughly,remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Give blades and underside of housing a good coat of grease or rust preventative.Store in a clean dry area. A. Fuel System FIGURE37 it is importantto prevent gum deposits from formingin essontial fuel system parts such as the cart_Jretor,fuel filter, fuelhose, ortank duringstorage Also,experience indicates thatalcohol blendedfuels(calledgasoholorusingethanolor methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formationof acids during storage Acidicgas can oamage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system shouldbe emptied before storageof 30 days or longer. D. Battery I1' & B. Engine O11 IIIII1'1I' LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS AWAY FROM BATTERIES. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN AROUND BATTERIES. I .................... Drain (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine oil, (See chart page 16) C. Cylinder 1. Remove spark plug. 2. Pour one ounce (29_5 ml) of oil through spark plug hole in to cylinder. 3. Turn ignition key to "START" position for a few seconds to distribute oil. 4o Replace with new spark plug.. 1_ Prior to storage, clean terminals and top of battery. 2.. Disconnect BLACK battery cabte from negative side of battery. 3,, Disconnect RED battery cable from positive side o! battery. 4. Position cables down and away from battery, E. General Cleaning Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc of all foreign matter. 23 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT LUBRICATION Q CHART FRONT' WHEEL BEARING FRC BEARING J I ! Q ENGINE MOWER PIVOT Q Q SAE 30 MOTOR OIL Q GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE Q REFER TO PAGE 16 FOR ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS 24 Q TROUBLE PROBLEM SHOOTING Cause/Remedy WILL NOT START Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake position Move Attachment Clutch Lever to "Disengaged" position Fill Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean if necessary). Replace Fuel Filter_Use Fresh Fuel =P Check Fuse for fault and replace Recharge or replace Battery ,=," Check Wiring =r Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap =r. Adjust Valves WILL NOT TURN OVER =r Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into brake position Charge or replace Battery w, Move Mower Clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED" position w Replace ignition Switch Replace InterlockSwitch(es) Replace Solenoid or Starter Check for fault and replace Fuse Check all Wire Connections and "Ground" Points ENGINE CUCKS BUT WON'T START HARD TO START w. Clean Battery Terminals w. w. Replace Starter or Solenoid Charge or Replace Battery Check Wire Connections and "Ground"Points =r Ptace Throttle Contro! in =FAST" position and run starter several times to clear out gas Remove Air Filter and clean f Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap Recharge or replace Battery Check the Wiring Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor. Use Fresh Fuel.=Replace Fuel Filter =-. Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor Adjust Valves =r ENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWER Major Engine Overhaul Shift to a lower gear or reduce load ='_ Drain Gas Tank and Carburetor° Use Fresh Fuel =r. Remove and clean Air Cleaner w- Make necessary Carburetor adjustments Clean Air Screen _" Add or change oil ,r Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap w _ Check for loose wires ENGINE OVERHEATS w. Replace Fuel Filter wr Adjust Valves w. ,r Major Engine Overhaul Shift to lower gear or reduce load Clean Air Screen w = Add or change oil w. Clean Engine Cooling Fins ,r ,r Remove and clean Muffler or replace Remove and clean Air Filter 25 TROUBLE SHOOTING NO UGHTS WON'T CHARGE mP Use fresh fuel and adjust Carburetor Drain and replace oil for propertemperature _r Check Fuse, Switch and Wire Connections_Replace Headlight Bulbs Replace Switch aP Check Fuse for fault and replace _P _P ENGINE WILL NOT SHUT DOWN WHEN OPERATOR LEAVES SEAT Replace Battery Replace Regulator Replace Alternator NOTE: This tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing system..Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat wi!h the engine funningand the mower clutch engaged will shut down the engine. w. Check all Wire connections Check Seat Switch Check Operator Presence Relay UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CUPPINGS Place Throttle Control in "FAST" position Check air pressure in Tires =" Check front-to-rear and side-to-side Mower adjustment Use a slower ground speed Replace Mower Blades =_ Reinstall Mower Blades with Sharp Edge down ,=" Replace with proper Mower Blades Readjust Mower Drive Belt =r Clean undersideof Mower Deck MOWER BLADES WILL NOT ROTATE Correct Clutch mechanism interference ,=," Install new Mower Drive Belt =r Adjust Mower Drive Belt =_" Replace frozen Mandrel =r Replace frozen Idler Pulley EXCESSIVE MOWER VIBRATION _" Replace bent or unbalanced Blades ==" Replace Mandrel Replace Deck WINDROWING STRIPPING OR DROPPING OF GRASS CLIPPINGS ,==r Set Throttle for maximum engine speed Let grass dry out Clean underside of Mower Deck ==," Readjust Mower front-to-rear and side-to-side Replace Blades UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING Readjust Mower front-to-rear and side-to-side =r Replace Blades Replace bent Mandrel(s) ..................................................................... 26 iii 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 SCHEMATIC _ ° 12V olll,o I RED INTERLOGK SWITCHESt - - 1 ! J v I I (CLUTCHOFF) pEDAL UP) - \ I AT_MENT CLUTCH J CLUTCH/BRAKE i I t BLACK WH_E ! .J SOLENOID BLACK SEATSWITCH (NOTOCCUPED) FUSE © 30/_P IGNITION SWITCH B SPARK d BLACK e----- BLACK DEODE CHARGING eX){L IGNITIONSWITCH POSITION III I 3 AMPSDC AT3600RPM,BATTERY{NLINE \ \ 20 VOLTSAC (MIN) _RCUIT IIIIII ON _L START i_S UGHT WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS OR CABETIESWERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. NON-REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS "O" REMOVABLE CONNECTIONS swiTcH ,ou,,,,=o,,,,o,w,,,. SPECIAL ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. THE LIGHTS ARE NOT CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. BECAUSE OF THIS,THE BRIGHTNESS OFTHE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH THE ENGINE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED, THE LIGHTS WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST. 27 I _1 o ' \ _/ \u u)-----" .=_.,_ I t_ CHUB GROU/_D REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 ELECTRICAL 8 32 _33 3O 32 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR-ELECTRICAL KEY N O o t 2 fo co PART NO, DESCRIPTION 7662J 124108X Bulb, Light Harness, Light MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 PART NO. DESCRIPTION 2B 72240460 29 30 3t 109081X Bolt Rd. Hd. Sq. Nk. 1/4 7-1!12 Solenoid 109787X Bezel • tgnition 109788X 7192J Nut, ignition Cable Tie tO5687X Tube. Plastic Socket 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 1t 12 !3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2! 22 23 126399X 109310X 110712X IO4445X 7603J 109596X STD365402 108824X STD551125 STD541225 STD541425 108423X 11050400 7 t 93 5114J 109553X 4207J STD522507 STD551025 STD541025 Harness, Wiring Key, Molded Switch, Light Sw_tch. Interlock Tray, Battery Clamp, Hose , Switch. Ignition Fuse, 30 Amp * Washer. Lock. 1t4 , Nut. Hex Jam 114 20 •Boft, Hex, 1/4 20 x 1/2 Gr. 5 • Nut, Keps 114 20 Cable Assembly Washer Lock. Ext. Tooth, 1/4 Cover, Terminal Cable. Battery Swttch,lntertock Cable, Battery - Bolt, Hex, t/4 =20 x 3/4 • Washer 9132 x 5/8 x 16 Ca. * Nut. Hex tt4-20 24 25 26 27 121265X 102476X 123t98X STD551125 Battery, 12V., 25 Amp Terminal Guard Wing Nut 1t4-20 • Washer, Lock HW Helical Spring STD522505 KEY NO. 32 33 34 35 36 t 21305X STD601005 74641008 37 3B 39 41 "'" NOTE: Switch, . 20 x Plunger • Screw,Tap Hex Hd: #10 x 24 UNC Screw - Slotted Pen Hd. No. 10-32 112 73951000 4171R Nut Keps No. 10-32 Clip . insulated x 112 121264X 1 ! ! 50400 Battery Caps Set Lockwasher 1/4 Internal Tooth 101539X 126795X Sheet, Instruction,Tractor, 15° Owner's Manual All component dimensionsgiven in U,S, inches, ! inch = 25.4 ram. "STANDARD HARDWARE--PURCHASE LOCALLY A B C D x REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 4O CHASSIS 22 55 6O 61 L 38 D 30 56 o A G F 31 33 15 13 A 37 A 36 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 CHASSIS KEY NO, PART NO. DESCRIPTION ! 2 121075X t 749061 2 3 174906t6 Seat Screw. Hex Washer Thd, Rol! 3t8-t6 x 314 Screw. Hex Washer Thd. Ro!hng 3t8 16 t Bracket-P_vot. Seat Bolt. Shoulder= 5' 16 18 Nut Crownlock 5t16 18 Spr_ng, Seat Fender Bolt, Fin Hex 318x 16UNC x 3/4 Screw, Spidedock Hex #Bx I/2AB Nut, Crowniock 3/8 16 Screw. Hex Washer Thd Rol! 3 8 16 x _ 2 Brackel. Fender Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4 x 20 UNC x 1/2 Footrest. L H Footrest. R.H Bott, RdHdSQNk 318 X 16 UNC x 3/4 Washer, Lock, Hvy Helical Spring Bolt, Fin Hex 318 x 16 UNC x 1 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x t2 Ca. Lens Assembly Washer }3 32 x 3.4 _ 10 Ga Cap, Spring Pad, Footrest Decal, 12 HP Rivot, Ratchet, Nylon Shield, Hood, Heat Deflecior, Heat Hood Assembtv Bushing. Snap Nut, Crownlock 3t8 x 16 UNC 4 .5 6 7 8 9 10 t I 12 t 055 t 3x ! 05529X 73680500 124181X 109872X STD523707 17030808 73680600 } 7490608 13 t4 15 16 !7 t9 20 2t 22 24 25 26 27 29 30 3t 32 33 34 109873X STD512505 105465X 105464X STD533707 STD551125 STD5237t0 19131312 124029X 19131210 124238X 105466X t24493X t 22933X I24027X 123665X 124025X _ 21248x STD5414,37 * • • • • * DESCRIPTION KEY NO. PART NO. 35 36 37 38 39 40 4t 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 124479X t2435SX 121306X t24294X 125880X t24492X 49003 105809X 109199X 19132012 f 2 t 440X 12144tx 2751R 19131614 72t 70410 123976X t 2125 t X 121250X 121249X t 21246X 124489X 124490X 123913X 123914X 124040X 123915X t05037X 121144X STD5250!0 19171912 106974X 750211 STD551150 NOTE: _ B 2 ; C 5 _ 9 24 D E F G H _1° _!4 _17 _17 _3 _19 _ 11 1_ 34 _48 L J Chass,s Drawbar Assembly Pan • Seat Deca| Fender Decal, Decal, Grill, Craftsman CtutchlBrake Decal, Chassis, 5 Speed. 38" Decal, V-Belt Ground Drwe Washer 13/32 x _-1t4 x 12 Ga. Gutde Guide Belt. Belt, Lower. Lower, 44 _50 L,H. R.P!. Chp Washer 13/32 x 1 x !4 Ga. BOlt, RdHd 114x 20 x !-1/4 Nut, Hex, Lg. Flange, Loc. Strip. Foam Spring, Seat, Compression Spacer, Bracket. Split Switch Mount Decal Stnoe Hood L.H. Decal Stnpe Hood R.H. Bracket, Pivot, R.H. Bracket, Pivot, LH. Spring, Extension Grill Foam, Stript8 Bolt. Shoulder • Bott,Fin Hex 1/2 - 13 UNC x I Gr. 5 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ca. Decal, Caution Decal, USA • Washer, Lock Hvy=Helical Spring HARDWARE M ,PURCHASE N '_ 2° _ Eng. Pulley, Eng. Pulley. AUcomponent dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches. 1 inch= 25.4 ram. "STANDARD A Washer, Black, Nylon 21 (_) 11 O" LOCALLY REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917,254611 DRIVE HH • i K 65 Spark 32 Arresler REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 DRIVE KEY NO, 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 PART NO+ DESCRIPTION KEY PART NO+ NO, DESCRIPTION 126126X ' Engine, 12 HP, Tecumseh, Model Number 143+406152 48 49 123766X 123789X Pu|ley, Idler Arm, Idler 105731X Pulley+ 50 STD5237!5 13200300 Elbow 51 105709X Spring, 52 1lOBI2X Washer Hardened 53 54 55 56 57 12000039 105710X STD5612t0 58 tO688BX 5116 59 73350600 Spring, Rod, Brake Nut Jam 3/B t6 Keeper, Belt, Engine Washer !1/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga+ Screw, Hex Washer Thd. Rolling 3/8 X 16 x 1+1/2 Washer, Lock, HW. Helical Spring Transaxle, Tecumseh 5Speed, 60 19131316 Washer 61 62 63 12563BX 124236X 122424X Rod Brake, 64 8883R Cover Pedal 65 12t749x Washer 25f32 143+920037(See pages 40 and41) 66 STD551143 43 44 46 46 47 90 3/8 - 18 NPT • Washer, Lock, Hvy Helical Spring 74770720 Bolt, Hex 7/1620 V+Beh, Drive t25907X 122983X 2949R x I ,I/4 Muffler Gasket 101326L Deflector° 123528X Screw, Hex Head Cap STD561131 " Washer. 121218X STD55103t 17490620 STD561 t25 122372X STD523727 STD541437 73680500 123666X 12000028 109167X STD523710 • Muffler Lock 123662X Hex 3/B 16 x 1 1,2 Return, Clutch Ring. Klip Link, Clutch • Pin Cotter i/8 Bracket+ Clutch Rod. Brake 123102X 110437X Cap 13/32 x 13 Park_g Plunger STD571810 "Prn. Roll x 1 1 4 x 16 3t16 120183X 123583X Key. Nut, Crownlock 5/16 x 18 69 13280324 Nipple, Pipe 3/BNPT 3" Pulley, 70 71 59192 65139 Cap Valve Stem. Valve 72 73 74 75 3588R 106108X 109501X 2751R Tire, Rear Rim Assembly, 8", Rear Spacer Clip, Fuel Line 76 77 78 79 12000001 t2152OX STD533707 110422X Transaxie x I Hex Washer x 3/4 Battery Belt, L H Thread Rolhng Square, 2,,5 x .1845A1865 ERing Strap, Torque Transaxle ' Bolt. Carnage 3/8,16 x 3/4 Sprlng Brake BO t05706X Beanng • Nut, Crownlock 51t6x 16 81 Reta+ner Belt 82 124379X Strap Locator Keeper+ Belt, R H ' Bolt, Hex 318+t6 x 3/4 Washer 25132 x 1 5/B x 16 Ga Knob Shift Rod. Sh+ft 123205X 17030808 71040412 105701X 5TD661210 Bolt Hex I/4.28 x 314 Washer , Shift Plate " Cotter Pin, 1/8 x t 19151216 Washer !5/32 I04777X Retainer Belt t 7490612 Screw+ 19131312 16 x 3!4 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga iO5730X 1 O907OX 4470J Keeper, Retainer Spacer 123674X Idler Hex x 3/4 Washer Belt. Belt x Thd 16 Ga Rolling 3/8 Engine 83 84 105700X 108B43X Screw Sp+der X 112 ABTPS Sprmg Plate. Sh_ft 85 86 87 19091210 11050600 7t62J Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10Ga Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8 Tube Tire (not furnished with 88 12185tX Spark 89 90 91 92 93 94 STD551062 74760540 104757X STD580025 126629X STD541437 95 +-- Flat B C _19 D E F G _t8(_3(_43 H (_11 33 Lock No 8+18 tractor) Arrester • Washer 21f32 x 1 x 16 Ga+ Bott, Hex 5/16x 16 x2-1/2 Cap, Hub " Key, Woodruff #9 3/16 x 3/4 Decal, Craftsman/Tecumseh 12 HP * Nut, Lock Hex w/wsh ins 3/8 - 16 See Key No. 72, Page 43 "STANDARD NOTE: Ga Bearing, Nylon STD54t437 123770X 123663X x 3,4 Ga x 1 Retainer Spnng Clamp "Bolt. Hex 5/t6,18 A 16 x ;6 Shaft Foot Pedat 4921H 106190X STD523107 STD523707 121748X 106933X x 34 68 Screw. 5116.18 Support. Keeper. 10817!X 'Bolt, 67 Hex 3/8+16 3/8 x 2-3/4 •" Bolt, Nut, Crownlock 16 Ring, Retainer Bracket Transaxte "Bolt, Hex 3/8+16 17490612 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 Engine + STD HARDWARE,PURCHASE LOCALLY Arl component dimensions given in U S. inches. 1 inch = 25.4 ram. J _9)18 K L M _86 53 34 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 STEERING AND FRONT AXLE KEY NO. PART NO, DESCRIPTION t 2 3 4 5 6 123o42Xo12 74180512 7351050o 1o9816x 124434X 1772o410 Dash 7 8 9 lo 126684X 1244t7x 124466XOll 17490608 Screw Truss Hd Nut - Keps 5tt6 . Nytlner, Snap In Control . Throttle 5/1618 x 3/4 18 Screw, Hex Thread Cut 114x20xS/8 Washer5/Bx l/4x16Ga+ Boot, Steering Shaft 278H 57 106732X 58 59 60 6_ 63 59192 65t 39 106222X 121749X 59904 F,tt,ng Grease Bearing Flange R,m 6 Front _lnc 2 Each Key No 56_ Cap Valve Stem Valve Tile, Front Washer 25 32 x 1 1 4 x 16 Ga Tube Front tNot fumtshed w,_h tractor3 64 121748X 65 STD551231 Shaft, Support 66 110307X Stop, Mower Clutch Khp Ring Washer. Hardened 68 69 _9272016 121232X Washer 27 32 Cap, Spindle 22 STD611005 23 24 108456X 124373X 124036X 17490612 Screw Hex Self Tap No t0 16 x I 2 Type ABTPS Decal |nstruct_on tJperatmg Bush+ng Steering 8racke! Steering Screw Hex Washer Thread 3 8 16 x 3 4 Type TT Bearing Thrust Gem Sector 32 33 34 Rothrhq TT 9040H Screw, 30 31 5 16 18 x 1 2 Type Gear. Ptnlor, 56 71 O7O410 124030X 29 Rear 55 !9 6266H 124034X 124035X t 2000029 57O79 124038X 122819X 104757X SaQdle Spmd{e Slmndle 20 28 Support Saddle. Front Bolt Hex 5!8 I t _ 3 3 4 Axte F+ont Spacer Bear=ng Fronl Axle Nut Lock Flange 5 8 I 1 Screw He_ Washer Threa,3 tO5656X 105654X Lockwasher 1/4 27 105664X 74761060 t05669X 110438X 73901000 17490508 53 STDS51125 26 Support 38 39 40 41 42 43 Adapter 18 25 Shaft, Pitman !O5663X 105715X t 20754X 19131416 76020412 STD551137 73610600 Thread 17 5479,1 t24033X 37 46 47 48 49 50 5t 52 Hd 100710L STD541350 1007 t 2K 100713N 100711L 21 36 Rothng 3,8 t6 x 1 2 Chp Insulated Decal Steer,ng Whee+ Cap insert Steering Wheel Nut Hex Jam Lock 1 2 20 Washer 2-1t4 Whee| Steering Washer t3 15 16 DESCBIPTION 124037X 3366R Hex 2751R 14 PART NO 44 45 Saddle Screw 11 12 125879X KEY NO, Stee,ng Socket Whee+ Hex 54 I/4 x 20 x 5/8 Bumper, Hood Plug, Button Shaft, Steering, Screw, Special 124032X Ro_hng Rod T+e Bushing _Nasher 13 32 x 7 B • 16 G_ P,n Cotter ! 8 x 3 4 " Washer Lock 3 8 Nut, Fin Hex 316 x 24 UNF bnk Drag L H R H Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Go, • Washer Lock. lnt Tooth x 5 16 t I 4 x +6 Ga Lower Cap, Hub *STANDARD NOTE: A Bea6ng B C D F )1o ®3 35 HARDWARE PURCHASE LOCALLY All component dimensions given in U,Soinches 1 inch = 25,4 mm G H _2 65 ®3 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - ,. MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 LiFT ADJUSTMENT 31 28 36 \ 24 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 LIFT ADJUSTMENT KEY NO t 2 3 4 5 6 7 PART NO, 124429)( IO6932X 106451X 73680600 t06452X 19171516 17021008 8 9 I0 11 12 13 14 106447X 123549X 109202X 101335K 124028X 123487X 17490612 15 16 19091416 122795X 121794X 124031X012 19211416 STD58i062 !22365X 122512X 17490412 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 105736X 5320R 120183X 105839X 105838X STD551025 122507X I05751X DESCRIPTION KEY NO, PART NO, Handle C_utch Mower 32 33 122364X 125631X Plunger Gr=p Handle 34 35 36 4939M 110029X 110447X Retainer L,nk bh Trunnion 37 1t0448x 3B 39 40 4 1 121598X IO5848X 121599X 106308X 42 STD54t050 43 44 45 9135R 19171516 4921H Knob Bolt Shoulder Nut, Crownlock Bracket Sw_tch 3!8 16 Interlock Washer 17132x 15/16 x 16Ga. Screw Hex Tapping No ! 2 Support Lever C_utch Cap Fuel Tank Fuel Lme Fuet Grommet Clamp Hose TO 24 x DESCRIPTION Retainer Spring Washer 17 32 x 15 16 Retainer Spring Bracket Suspension Bracket Bellcrank Bolt Hex 3 8 !6 x 3 4 Screw, Hex Washer Thd, Rolling 46 !05864X 47 106444x Washer 9F32x 7t8 x 16Ga 48 STD523707 Panel Cover Panel 49 50 t09728X STD5612t0 51 52 124444X 19131410 53 54 55 122514X 105767x 124446X 56 72 140606 Spring Screw 1/4 --20 X 3/4 Shield, Heat 57 59 t O8236X _ _0739x Bracket Clip, Insulated 60 73980600 Bearing, 6_ 73360700 62 73710700 Washer 21/32 x 718x 16 Ga. E R_ng Button, Plunger Spring, Compression Screw, Hex Washer Thd Rolling Nylon Receptacle, 114 Turn L_fl L_nk Lift Adlustable Arm Suspension R H Bolt Shoulder 38 16 Arm Suspension L H Trunnion Lift Lower Nul Hex 1 2 13 3/8 x 16 x3t4 Dash L H Access Dash R H Srpmg o = 16 Ga Bettcrank Assembly Pin Cotter t 8 _ 3 4 Rod CIJIch, Primary Washer 1332 . 7 8 x !OGa F_od Assembly Lever Pm Groove E wtens_on 3 8 16 x 3 4 Swmtch Washer Sprnng Nut Flangetock 3 8 _6 Nut Hex .Jam 7 16 20 Nut Crgwnlock 7 _6 20 Retainer, 1/4 Turn Washer Shaft Stud, 9132 x 5t8 x 16 Ga L_ft "STANDARD 1/4 Turn NOTE: A B C D E HARDWARE All component dimensions 1 inch = 254 mm, F 23 m4 Qs9 ' 37 PURCHASE LOCALLY given in UoS inches, REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,254611 38" MOWER 38 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 38" MOWER KEY NO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 B 9 10 1! 12 13 14 15 16 t7 I8 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 3O 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 PART NO DESCRIPTION KEY NO 106085X V-Belt 121259X 84 t 7J 73680600 19111216 72140505 105896X 1 t 0452X Housing Runner, R H. Nut, Crowntock 318., 16 Washer 11t32 x 314 x 16Ga Bolt. Cerr,. 5t16 -, 18 x 51B Bracket. Deflector Puahnut 1 O6734X 106735X tO6736X 105814X 1 O5304X 105662X Spring_ Deflector Rod - Hinge Deflector _ Shield Decal, V,IBelt Mower Cap Link. Parallel 10574-4X 105872X 109835X STD523707 73680500 10959BX 109597X Pin Hinge. Front Stop. Link Pin , Hinge, Rear * Bolt 31816 x 3/4 Nut, Crown!ock 5/16 Bracket, Lift R H Bracket, Lift. L,H STD533107 *Bolt. 3713J tO9503X 109504X Cart 5/16,18 Drwe 18 x 3/4 Decaitlnstruction . Caution Support. Arm Stop, Deck. Front Decal , Safety Standard Not Serviced Guide Belt Bolt 318-, t 6 x 2 Arm° Idler Spacer - Retainer Pulley _,idler Washer. Wear 1tt6 Keeper. Belt Mandrel Assembly Plate, Support Mandrel Screw, Hex Washer Hd 3/8 x 16 x 7/8 Screw, Hex Washer Hd 3/8 x 16 x 1-1/4 126756X 74760632 123553X 106902X ! 2131BX 1065!3X 102_9X 121687X 1_6L 17490614 17490620 PART NO DESCRIPTION 38 39 40 41 42 43 121263X 19132012 STD551137 STD623715 108250X 108235X 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 5_ 4921H 6404J 124066X 76020616 tO8247X 72140606 108243X lOB241X Spring Retainer Spacer 1/2 x 9/16 Rock Shaft Assembly Pin. Cotter. 3/16 x I Rod. Brake. Primary Ball. Cart. 318-16 x 3/4 Bracket. Pivot, R H Bracket, Pivot, L H 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 105B57X l OB673X _0657BX I106463X !08249X t06456X t O0672K t00673L t913t614 74760688 7631J t9111016 72140610 121343X t22314X STD560907 72110506 74760412 109893X 73680400 11 O445X STD551037 Bracket. Suspension, Rear. R H BrackeL Suspension. Rear_ L H Brake Assembty Rod Brake. Secondary. LH. Rod Brake. Secondary. R H Bracket_ Brake. Pivot Spacer_ Brake BrackeL Support Washer 13t32 x 1 x 14 Ga Boll 3!8-16 x 5-1t2 Runner L H. Washer 1 t/32 x 5t8 x 16 Ga Bolt, 3tB-16 x 1-1t4 Decat Warning 122215X Blade Washer 13/32 x 1 1/4 x 12 Ga • Washer, Lock 318 . Bolt, Hexo 31824 x 11112 Gr 5 Spring, Extension Rod Clutch, Mower Spacer • Pin. Cotter, 3/32 x 1/2 Bolt. Carriage 5/16-18 x 314 Bolt Ftex 1/4-20 x 3/4 Washer, Special Nut. Crownlock 1/4.20 Plate, Support, Mandrel, LH. • Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16Ga_ Mower Assembly, Complete * STANDARD HARDWARE - - PURCHASE LOCALLY NOTE: A B C O E F G 61 ®5 19 ®19 _4 _19 All component dimensions given in U,S, inches. 1 inch = 25.4 ram, H 36 J K 37 L !8 M 64 69 _9 _4 _4 _70 71 39 REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RiDiNG LAWN TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.2546111 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS- MODEL NUMBER-143,920-037 21-..a _..,-2s zo..,,._--z2 ', _--.= ",, I ' Q_.-., 71 I = r f J _"25 q i 72 34 3O 75 66 34 57 58 74 15 _, 26 16 4O 37 41 4O REPAIR PARTS 12 HP 38" RIDING LAWN TRACTOR =,. MODEL NUMBER 917.254611 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS- MODEL NUMBER 143,920-037 Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 t8 18A 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Part No. Ref. No. Part Name 772094 Cover, Transaxte 780086 Bearing, Needle 770082 Case, Transaxle 776260 Shaft, Counter 776219 Shaft _t Pinion Assy. Output 778139 Gear, Output 778136 Gear, Spur (15 teeth) 792123A Key 784216 Collar, Shifter 784340 Rod _ ForkAssy,, Shift 778229 Gear, Bevel (42 teeth) 778113A Bevel Pinion, input 778221 Gear, Bevel 778068 Gear. Bevel pinion 778165 Gear, Ring 786101 Block, Bearing 786040 Pin, Drive 786121 Spacer, Neutral 786122 Spacer 792077 Ball, Steel (5/16" dia.) 792078 Set Screw, 3/8_16 x 3/8 792079 Spring 788061 Ring, Felt 792073 Screw, Flanged hex hd, thread forming, 1/4_20 x I-1/4 792125 Ring, Retainer (4 req, pkg of 2) 7920-35 Ring, Retainer 788040 Ring, Retainer 780072 Washer, Thrust 780108 Washer, Thrust 780001 Washer 792001 °'0" Ring 788051 Seal, Square cut 780105A Bushing, Flanged 780118A Bushing, Flanged 790003 Disk, Brake 790007 Plate, Brake pad 790006 Pad, Brake 41 Part No. Part Name 39 40 40A 41 42 786026 792076 792128 790047 792073 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 5t 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 60 6t 62 64 65 66 67 792075 790025 776273 776135 774690 774691 778191 778124A 778123A 778122A 778209 778230 778126A 778127A 778126A 778163 786081 786082 786107 792074 780109 786067 792085 68 6-9 70 71 72 74 75 786086 780051 786118 788069 786116 786071 786072 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_Soinches, 1 inch = 25°4 ram, Pin, Dowel Washer, Fiat Washer, Flat Lever, Brake Screw, Flanged hex hd, thread form_ ing, 1/4-20 x I-1/4 Nut. Lock, 5/16-24 Holder. Brake pad Shaft, Brake Shaft. Input Axle (11-15/16 long) Axle (16-1t2" long) Gear Spur (37 teeth) Gear Spur (30teeth) Gear Spur (25 teeth) Gear Spur 122 teeth) Gear Spur 1t9 teeth) Gear Spur {12 teeth) Gear Spur (20 teeth) Gear Spur (25 teeth) Gear Spur (26 teeth) Gear Spur (31 teeth) Chain Roller (No, 41 chain, 24 links) Sprocket (9 teeth) Sprocket 118 teeth) Plug, Hex hd., 9/16-18 thread Washer, Thrust Spacer Screw. Flanged hex hd. thread forming 1/4-20 x 2-1/4 Bracket, Brake lever Washer, Thrust Spacer Seal, Square cut Disk Spacer Spacer CRAFTSMAN 4oCYCLE ENGINE L_i-- MODEL:143.406152 ......................... 127 -- 120 _A 216 210 211 1461 121 143 I I I \ -,js7 159,,,_,_.,_ "" -.. 161 160 88 3QSA Revised 1-18-90 CRAFTSMAH 4-CYCLE EHGiNE Ref. No. 1 2 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 25 25A 26 30 31 35 36 37 38 40 40 40 41 41 41 42 42 42 43 45 46 47 48 50 51 52 50 61 64 55 7O 72 75 80 81 82 83 84 86 88 89 9O 92 93 100 t01 102 103 119 120 P_t No. MODEL: Ref. No. Part Name 35323A 27652 28277 35324 35520 ' 29916 65O548 35521 35319 35326 3O322 650561 Cylinder Assyo(lnct, Nos_ 2 8_20) Pin, Dowel Washer, Flat Rod, Governor Lever, Governor Clamp, Throttle lever Screw, Hex washer hdr, 8-32 x 5!16 Spring, Control Sea!, Oil Baffle, Blower housing Nut _ Washer, 8-32 "keps" Screw, Hex washer hd. Dudok, 1/4-20 x 5/8 35336A Crankshaft Assy. (Counterbalance) 35327 Gear, Counterbalance 29826 Screw, Hex washer h6, 10-32 x 3/4 29918 Washer, E.T, Lock 29216 Nut, Lock, 10-32 29642 Ring, Retaining 35776 Piston, Pin e Ring Assy,. (Std.) (Inci. Nos. 41, 42 _ 43) 35777 Piston, Pin _t Ring Assy, (,010 oversize) ({nct. Nos. 4!, 42 Et 431 35778 Piston, Pin 8' Ring Assyo(.020 oversize) (incl. Nos. 41, 42 Et 43) 35773 PistonIb Pin Assy_(StdJ (incl. No. 43) 35774 Piston e Pin Assy. (.0!0 oversize) IncloNo. 43) 35775 _iston Et Pin Assy,, L020 oversize) Incl,, No. 43) 35779 Ring Set, Piston (Std,) 3578O Ring Set, Piston (,010 oversize) 35781 Ring Set, Piston (,,020oversize) 35772 Ring, Piston pin retaining 35330A Rod Assy, Connecting (Incl. Nos,.46 r_ 47) 65O908 Bolt, Connecting rod 650882 Bolt, Connecting rod 35313 Lifter, Valve 353t4A Camshaft (Mechanical Compression Release) (Incl. No, 48) 35315 Weight Assy., Counterbalance 31356 Pump Assy., Oil 35316 Extension, Blower housing *35317 Gasket, Mounting flange 30063 Screw, Hex washer hd. Seres, I/4-20 x 112 650128 Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 10-24 x i/2 36711A Flange, Mounting (inclo Nee. 72, 75 El" 80) 31927 Plug, Oil drain 35319 Seal, Oil 35712 Shaft, Governor 35479 Washer, Flat 35321 Gear Assy.. Governor 35322 Spool, Governor 29193 Ring, Retaining 650833 Screw, Hex washer hd_ Power!ok, 1/4-20 x t-3/16 31707A Spacer, Governor gear 32589 Key, Flywheel 611093 Flywheel 650880 Washer, Lock 650881 Nut, Flywheel 35135 Solid State Assy. 610118 Cover, Spark plug 650872 Stud, Solid state assy_ 650814 Screw, Torx hex washer hd° Seres, 10-24 x 1 "35306A Gasket, Cylinder head 35307 Head Assy., Cylinder 43 Part No. 121 t22 123 124 730218 792035 35288 650738 125 125 !26 126 127 128 129 130 135 353O8 35433 35309 35432 65O691 65O69O 650746 65O692 34046 141 142 !43 !44 145 146 1"'33481 35475 35310 t'33484 650168 32610A 147 148 149 150 15! 152 153 154 t55 156 !57 158 159 t60 161 t'33509 t'34410 33510 335O7 33508 i"35295 35296 65O878 35297 35298 1"'28254 35486 t"35299B 353OO t*650879 162 169 170 171 172 173 174 180 t81 182 184 185 186 186A 202 2O5 207 209A t°65O9O3 "27896A 28423 28424 28425 35350 650128 35301 650128 650517 "33253 35304 35522 35523 338O2 650777 35525 6509O2 210 2tl 27793 28942 216 35524 143.406152 Part Name Valve Guide Kit (IncL 2 of No. 122) Ring, Retaining Brace, Intake pipe Screw, Hex washer spinlock hd. thread forming, 1/4_20 x 5/8 i Vatve, Exhaust (Std.) Valve, Exhaust (1/32" oversize) Valve, Intake (Std.) Valve, Intake (1f32" oversize) i VVasher,Fiat Washer, Bellevilte Screw, Hex hd., 5/16-18 x 3/8 Screw, Hex hd., 5/16.18 x 1-3t4 Resistor Spark plug (Champion RL86C or equivalent) "O" Ring Tube, Push rod Housing, Rocker arm "0" Ring Washer, Flat Screw, Flanged hex hd., 1/4-20 x 29/32 "O" Ring (intake) "0" Ring (Exhaust) Cap, Valve spring Spring, Valve Cap, Valve spring keeper "O" Ring Guide, Push rod Stud, Rocker arm Arm, Rocker Bearing, Rocker arm Nut Assy., Lock (lncl. Nor 162) Rod, Push "O" Ring Assyo(tncL No. 16t) Cover, Rocker arm housing Screw, Truss hd. w!sealing lockwasher, 8-32 x 1/2 Nut, Hex Jam Gasket, Valve cover Body, Breather Element, Breather Cover, Valve spring box Tube, Breather Screw, Hex hd. Same, 10-24 x 1t2 Extension,Blower housing Screw, Hex hd, Seres, 10.24 x 1/2 Screw, Hex hd_ Sems, t/4-20 x t3/16 Gasket, Carburetorto intake pipe Pipe, Intake Link, Governor Ltnk, Choke Spring, Compression Screw, Fit hd_,6-32 x 21/32 Link, Control bracket Screw, Hex washer hd.., Seres, 10-32x 7/16 Clip, Conduit Screw, Hex washer hd Seres, 10.32 x 3/8 Bracket Assy, Override control (Inci Nos, 202, 205) "indicates Part included in Gasket Set, Ref. No.,400, 1'Indicates Parts Inc;uded in "O" Ring Set, Ref. No. 40!.. CRAFTSMAN 4"CYCLE ENGINE 308A Revised !+!8-90 _ " MODEL:143.406152 CRAFTSMAN 4=L ¢L[ ENGINE MODEL: 143.406152 _w No. 237 239 240 243 245 246A 25O 251 251A 252 26O 26t 262 265 286 287 29O 292 292A 296 3O5 307 3oe 308A 310 Part No. 35286 *_ I ReL Part Name Adpater, Air cleaner Gasket, Air cleaner elbow Gasket, Air cleaner-to-housing 35402B Body Assy., Air cleaner (tncL Noso239 239A) 650875 Screw, Ftl. hd, Same, 1032 x 5-114 354O3 Element, Air cleaner (IncL No. 251A) (paper) 354O4 Filter, Poly pre-cleener 35405 Cover, Air cleaner 65O886 Nut, Wing 114-20 650825 Nut _ Lockweaher, 1/4-20 (Sealing) 65O887 Screw, Hex washer hd. self-drill, selftap, 114-20 x 1 35793 Housing, Blower 30003 Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 1/4-20 x 1/2 25747B Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 5/15-24x21t32 35290 Cover, Cylinder head 35792 Screen, Debris 650938 Screw, Hex washer hd. shoulder, 10-32 x 13132 29774 Line, Fuel 2646O Clamp, Fuel line 35884 Clamp, Fuel filter to fuel tins 34279B Rlter, Fuel (IncL Nee. 292 Et 292A) 35674 Tube, Olt fill 35499 "O" Ring 33997 Cllp, Oil fill tube 35437 Clip, Oil fill tube 35576 Dipstick, Oi! INO. 314 316 Part NO. 66O873 611113 321 322 3,23 325 342 361 610935 610921 610922 27275 65O273 3O063 383 37O 380 395 40O 401 34148 34346 63249O 35783 35855 35332 Part Name Screw, Hex hd. Serns, 114-20 x 314 Coil Assy,, Alternator (3 Amp D.C.) (Incl. Nos. 321,322 8" 323) Diode Connector, Body Terminal, Female Clip, Wire Screw, Hex hd. Seres, 5/16-18 x 5/8 Screw, Hex washer hd. Seres, 1/4-20 x 1/2 Spring, Coll Decal, Instruction Carburetor (Incl. No. 1841 Starter Motor (12 Volt) Gasket Set (IncL items marked *) "O" Ring Kit (lncL itams marked 1") RPM Setting: High Speed: 3350- 3650 Low Speed: 1950 - 2250 *indicates Parts Included in Gasket Set, Ref. No. 400° tlndicates Parts Included in "O" Ring Kit, Ref. Noo 401. 45 CARBURETOR NO. 632490 RT,f. o. I _,'_',, Part No. 632490 1 632471 2 632244 3 632517 4 650506 5 630766 5A 630738 6 650417 7 632472 8 632473 9 632429A 10 "630748 11 '631027 12 ;*631021 i 3°_,o! i I _,..,,. 12 -22 30_.@ .I 5A_! " MOTOR NO. 631022 632019 "631024 "631867 27110 "632239 I 630740 "O" Ring *632281 Screw, idle adjustment 25 "631028 Gasket, Bowl-to-body 27 631184 iWasher 29 631971 Seal, Dust 29A 631183 Seal, Dust 30 630739 Washer, Flat 31 631775 Fitting, Fuel 32 632347 .Repair,,Kit,,!lnct.it,e,,ms marked *} L/i STARTER 13 14 t5 t6 21 22 Part Name CarbUretor ..................... Shaft _ LeverAssy,, Throttle Spring, Throttle return Shutter, Throttle Screw, Rd, hd., 440 x 3/16 Spring, Idle regulatingscrew Spring, Main adjustment screw Screw', Idle regulating Shaft Et Lever Assy., Choke Spring, Return Shutter, Choke Plug, Welch Plug. Welch Inlet Needte, Seat _t Clip Assy. (Incl, No. 13) Clip, Inlet needle Float, Carburetor Shaft, Float Bowl, Float Gasket, Bowl.to-body Adjustment Screw Assy., Main adjustment screw (Incl Nos, 5A, 2t, 23 _30) 35763 Part Name 9 _%"" 8 46 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Starting Motor, Complete Cover, Dust Ring, Retainer Retainer, Spring Spring, Anti-drift Gear Nut [:t Retainer (Incl. No 2) Nut, Lock Cap Assy., Drive end Armature Housing Assy. Card Assy,, Brush (Inct, No. 12) Brush Et Spring Kit (lncl 4 pcs of No_. 13) 33440 Spring, Brush 59O5O0 Washer, Thrust 33449 Bolt, 10-32 x 4-!/4 35766 Cap Assy., Commutator end 650168 Washer, Fiat 650723 Nut, Hex 34685 Terminal insulators SERVICE NOTES 47 SERVICE NOTES 48 SERVICE NOTES 49 Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your Craftsman Lawn Tractor Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations _ howthey can help you. This listwas current at the time of publication:however, it may change in future years-- more attachments may oe aooeo, changes (including changes in the stock number) may be made in these attachments, or soma may no longer be availab_eo Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy attaching and detaching. You may order these attachments at most Sears retail stores, catalog sales offices, and through the catalog, PERMANF..X BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a healthier, nearer-looking lawnoTwo Permanax containers hold 30gallon plastic bags, Stock number 7t-24940 LAWN SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves° ' 71-24030 71_24032 71-24033 High_Perf0rmance 71 _24038 30-in_ 32-in, 9,0 "cu.ft, 10o0cu_fro 32 in_ 38-in_ 11.5 cu, ft_ 12_5cu, fro LAWN VACS for powerful collections of heavy grass clippings and leaves; Wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to*reach places. 71-2452 3HP 12 bu. 71-26471 chute CARTS make haufing easy. 71-24353 71-24354 71-24355 71-24356 4 cu. ft, 10 cuoIt. 10 cu.,fL 14 cuofL 400 1,000 1,000 t,250 Ib,, Ib, lb., lb. Dump cart Haufing cart Dump cart Dump cart ROLLER for smoother lawn surface°36-inch wide, 18 inchdiameter water-tight drum holds upto 390 Ibs of weighL Rounded edges prevent harm to turL Adjustable scraper automatically cleans drum_Stock number 71-24084, SPREADERJSEEDERS make seeding, fertilizing,andweed killingeasy° Broadcast spreaders are also usefulforgranular de-icers and sand. 71-24194 Drop type, 36 inch. 12 inosemi-pneumatic wheels,, t00 lb, capcity steel hopper, 71_24394 Broadcasts over a 5 to 8 foot swath. 70 lb. capacity steel hopper. Noncorrosive spreading spinner, nylon gear box, stainless steel shaft° 71-24395 Broadcasts 8 to 10 foot swath° 160 lb. capacity.No-rust polypropylene hopper and impeHeroVinyl hopper cover,, CORING AERATORtakas small plugsoutof soil to allowmoisture and nutrientsto reach grassroots°36-inch swath_24 hardened steelcoring tips. 150 Ib, capacity weight tray_ Stock number 7t-25351o AERATOR promotes deep mot growth for a healthy lawn Tapered 2.5" steel spikes mounted on 10-in. diameter discs puncture holes in sol! at close intervals to let moisture soak !toSteel weight tray for increased penetration. Stock number 71-2435o DETHATCHER loosens and flipsthatch and matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pick up_Twenty springtins teeth, Useful to preparebare areas for reseeding° 40 inch rear mount: Stock number 71_24313. 38 inch front mount: Stock number 71-24301_ SPRAYERS use t 2-volt DC electric motor that connectsto the tractorbattery or other 12-volt source. Includes boomsfor automatic spraying when pulling, and hand held wand for spot spraying_Wand has adjustable spray pattem. For applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and liquid fsrtilizers. 71-2458 50 psi maximum pressure with t2 foot wand length. Sprays up to 25 feet with wand_ 71-24398 25 psi maximum pressure with 10 foot wand length. Sprays up to 18 feet with wand° SNOW BLADE for snow removal onty..14 inch high, 42 inch wide blade clears 38 inch path when angled left or right.. Raises, lowers with side lever° Adjustable skids: replaceable, reversible scraper bar, (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weight)° Stock number 71-244O7. SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type auger handles powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin arangemenL Discharge chute adjusts to 210 degree arc from tractor seat. 6-inch diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 ft.. Lift controlled at tractor seat_ (Use with tire chains, wheel weights, or rear drawbar weight)_Stock No_ 71-24072. TIRE CHAINS are heavy' duty;, closely spaced extra-large cross links give smooth ride; outstandingtraction. Stock No, 71-24952. WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for snow removal or dozing heavy mater!also In pairs_Stock No. 71_24434 (30 lb. each) TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinylfabric over tubular steel frame, ABS plastic top; clear plastic windshield offers 360 degree visability. Hinged metal frame doors with catch° Keeps operator warm and dry..Remove vinyland windshield for use as sun protector in summer. Stock No, 71-24t 7!. Optional accessories for tractor cab: tinted/tempered solid satety glass windshied with hand operated wiper (Stock No.. 71-26168); 12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top (Stock Noo71-26169). TRACTOR COVER protects tractor from weather..Made of Evolution 3 fabric (water-repellent, extremely breathable, light weight, soft, nonabrasive, pliable in all temperatures, durable, stain-tear-puncture resistant, will not shrink or stretch). Stock No. 71-24601. 50 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHTING :3P_ _" ._ SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE. ,,,,1= / 15o MAX. IIIHIIIH _i /_ H _ U O iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiii IIII I II II IIIIIII Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15 °) never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. IIII IIIII IIII I _ ! I I, Ill £RI:iFTSkiRN° OWNER'S MANUAL 1 P ELECTRIC START 38" MOWER 5 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.254611 Each Tractor has its own model number. model number. Each Engine has its own The model number for your Tractor will be found on the Model Plate located under the seat. The model number for your Engine will be found on the Blower Housing. All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears, Roebuck and Co_ Service Centers and rrest Retail Stores. HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: • PRODUCT - 12 HP LAWN TRACTOR • MODEL NUMBER - 917.254611 • ENGINE MODEL NUMBER- 143A06152 • PART NUMBER • PART DESCRIPTION Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has service units natiorrwidestaffed with Sears trained technicians.°.,professional technicians specificallytrained to insure that we meet our pledge to you, we service what we sell. iiHlllll IIIIIILII II IIllll IIllllllllll ......................... Sears, 126795XOE 210.90 Roebuck i iiiii illlUll IL I ....... and Co., Chicag0, I " "_'%"_= _-- IL 60684 _'*_ U.S.A. PRINTED IN USA