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Page 1: ...n Read and Follow All Safety Rules And Instructions Before Operating This Equipment RRFTSMRN GT 18HP TWIN 6 SPEED 44 MOWER GARDEN TRACTOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair and Adjustment Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A ...

Page 2: ...2 6 Handle gasoline with care it is highly flammable a Use approved gasoline containers b Never remove the fuel cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been allowed to cool for several minutes after running Never fill tank indoors always clean up spill ed gasoline c Open doors if the engine is run in the garage exhaust fumes are dangerous Do not ru...

Page 3: ...ctor Keep away from moving parts DO NOT work on your tractor with engine running 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 and last longer Follow the instructions under Maintenance and Storage sections of this Owner s Manual LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT For tw...

Page 4: ...intenance 15 19 Air Filter 17 Air Filter Paper Cartridge 17 Air Screen 19 Battery 17 Blade Sharpening 1 7 Brake Adjustment 16 Engine oil 15 Lubrication 18 Spark Plugs 19 Tire Care 17 Mower Adjustment Front to Rear 24 Adjustment Side to Side 24 Blade Sharpening 17 Blade Replacement 26 Cutting Level 10 Installation 10 Operation 13 Removal 23 Mowing Tips 14 Muffler 19 Spark Arrester 2 0 Oil Cold Weat...

Page 5: ...emove box from carton The box contains the terns shown below 2 Cut down four corners of the carton with a utility knife and fold down sides 3 Remove mower deck from skid 4 Oisengage Parking Brake 5 Carefully guide the tractor backwards off the skid The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown i to the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye...

Page 6: ...ZE 2 Lockwasher 1 4 Int Ext Tooth 2 Wing Nut 1 4 20 2 Hex Bolt I 4 20x 3 4 2 Lockwasher 1 4 2 Washer 9 32 x 5 8 x 16 Ga Q 2 Hex Nut 1 4 20 4 Spring Retainer 4 Washer 17 32x 1 16x 13 Ga I Hex Bolt 1 2 13 x I Grade 5 1 Shoulder Bolt 5 16 18 J Lockwasher 1 2 1 Washer 15 32x i x 16 Ga 1 Washer 17 32 x I 3 16 x 12 Ga ...

Page 7: ...e battery before installing NOTE SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS PACKAGED WITH BATTERY VENT CAPS IN BAG OF PARTS b Fill battery with electrolyte to bottoms of tubes in cells Fig 1 NOTE DO NOT OVERFILL OVERFILLING WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TRACTOR c Check level of electrolyte after 30 minutes Add additional electrolyte if necessary NOTE TIGHTEN VENT CAPS SECURELY d Charge battery at a rate of six amperes ...

Page 8: ...g shaft using hex bolt Iockwasher and 2 3 8 diameter washer Fig 3 d Snap steering wheel cap in place on steering wheel Steering wheel cap found in bag of parts 4 Check Tires Reduce tire pressure to 14 PSI in front and 10 PSI in rear tires Tires were overinflated for shipping purposes DO NOT SHORT BATTERY TERMINALS BEFORE INSTALLING BATTERY REMOVE METAL BRACELETS WRISTWATCH BANDS RINGS ETC 5 Instal...

Page 9: ...wn in Fig 6 Assemble the remaining battery bolt to other side of battery support and fasten terminal guard to it with remaining int ext Iockwasher and wing nut Tighten wing nuts securely by hand Fig 6 0 h Remove Plastic on tractor hood and close NOTE USE TERMINAL ACCESS DOORS FIG 6 FOR 1 INSPECTION FOR SECURE CONNECTIONS TIGHTEN HARDWARE 2 INSPECTION FOR CORROSION 3 TESTING BATTERY 4 JUMPING IF RE...

Page 10: ...age 23 b Place mower drive belt over clutch pulley and under idler pulley and tension pulley Fig 11 NOTE PULL LEVER UP TO SWING TENSION PULLEY FOR BELT CLEARANCE Make sure narrow V side of belt is engaged in each pulley c Putl mower drive belt over front mower suspen sion bracket Fig 9 d Replace hood and grill 8 Mower Drive Belt Adjustment a Lower mower using attachment lift lever b If dimension A...

Page 11: ...o start a cold engine pull choke out to engage CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL The pedal has 2 functions a clutch and a brake To engage push the pedal com pletely down HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB Use the height adjust ment knob to adjust the mower height With attachment lift lever in the full UP position turn clockwise F_ to raise mower and counterclockwise f_ to lower mower GEARSHIFT Press the clutch brake pedal d...

Page 12: ...TING OF THE TRACTOR ENGINE WHILE THE ATTACHMENT CLUTCH OR THE CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL IS ENGAGED IMMEDIATELY REPLACE SWITCHES THAT ARE NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE PUR POSE OF THESE SWITCHES a This engine has been shipped filled with summer weight oil for cold weather operation see Chart page 16 Check engine oil level with tractor on level ground Wipe dipstick Fig 2 clean sc...

Page 13: ...ow where machine can tip or slip If machine stops going uphill stop blades and back slowly down Be sure blades end engine have stopped before placing hands or feet near the blades Remove key when leaving machine NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS OR FEET IN OR UNDER ANY POWERED ATTACHMENT OR NEAR ANY MOVING PART WHILE TRACTOR OR ANY POWERED ATTACH MENT IS RUNNING DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT THE DEFLECTOR...

Page 14: ...pings are discharged onto the area that has been cut Have the cut area to the right of the machine This will result in a more even distribution of clippings and more uniform cutting c When mowing large areas Fig 18 start by tur ning to the right so that the clippings will be discharged away from shrubs fences driveways etc After two or three rounds mow in the op posite direction making left hand t...

Page 15: ...GS AND KEEP WIRES AWAY FROM THE SPARK PLUGS TO PREVENT INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE CAREFUL TO AVOID TOUCHING HOT ENGINE OR MUFFLER COMPONENTS With Every Mowing I Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins and retainer springs are secure 2 Observe all safety precautions 3 Keep tractor _vell lubricated refer to page 8 First 2 Hours Two Mowings 1 Change Engine Oil MAINTENANCE L H SI...

Page 16: ... level ground Wipe dipstick Fig 20 clean screw ff down tight for a few seconds remove and read oft level If necessary add oil until FULL mark is reached NOTE DO NOT OVERFILL Every 25 Hours Twice a Mowing Season Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent servicing 1 Brake Adjustment IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN SIX FEET STOPPING DISTANCE IN HIGHEST GEAR ON A LEVEL DRY CONCRETE OR PAVE...

Page 17: ...l Fig 23 NOTE CENTER HOLE OF BLADE ON NAIL IF BLADE IS PROPE RLY BALANCED BLADE SHOULD RE MAIN IN POSITION SHOWN iN FIG 23 IF EITHER END OF THE BLADE MOVES DOWNWARD BLADE IS NOT BALANCED SHARPEN THE HEAVY END UNTIL THE BLADE IS BALANCED Every 50 Hours Once a Mowing Season Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent servicing 1 Check Battery a Electrolyte solution level in each battery ...

Page 18: ...nge Engine Oil The best time to drain engine oil is at the end of a day s operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspend ed in the hot oil Refer to page t 5 5 Lubricate Pivot Points Place several drops of S A E 30 oil at points where parts move against each other especially a Front Axle Pivot b Hood Hinges c Foot Pedal Shaft both ends d Lift Shaft both ends e Sector gear end pivot point...

Page 19: ...UG WIRES TO PRE4 _1 VENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BEFORE MAK _ ING ANY INSPECTION ADJUSTMENT O1_ REPAIR EXCEPT CARBURETOR 1 Replace Spark Plugs Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each season or every 1O0 hours whichever comes first Gap should be set at 0 030 inch Fig 28 2 Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge Refer to page 7 7 I _ _ _ L _I _ __ AXLE F _ _ _ _ m_ ll II F ONT SPINDLE _FIi k_LEFT _R GHT...

Page 20: ...RE FIGURE 31 20 3 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT NOTE Adiust throttle control cable before making any ad lustment to carburetor Air cleaner must be asserobied to carDuretor when running engbne Minor carburetor adjustments may be required to cornpen sate for differences in fuel temperature or altitude Adjust the carburetor fuel mixture as follows a Gently turn idle mixture valve clockwise _ Fig 31 until it ...

Page 21: ...move two engine pulley belt guide bolts and swivel R H side of belt guide up Tighten L H bolt to hold belt guide in position Fig 33 d Roll belt off engine pulley e Roll belt off V idler flat idler and adjustable idler pulleys Fig 34 f Pull belt off clutch pulley between pulley and frame g Loosen nut A on R H outside of frame Fig 35 6 Motion Drive Belt Replacement NOTE THERE IS A BELT iNSTALLATION ...

Page 22: ... 4 hex washer head tap ping screws from shift cover plate Fig 35 located on top of tractor frame Remove the cover plate b Place parking brake lever in ENGAGED posi tion Refer to Stopping Your Tractor page 12 c Loosen nut A located on outside of R H chassis frame Fig 35 slide take up idler down approximately 1 2 and tighten nut A d Disengage parking brake e Check position of clutch idler bracket Fi...

Page 23: ... 1 Hood Removal a Lift hood Disconnect headlight wiring connec tion Fig 40 b Unscrew one screw at rear of each side panel Fig 40 c Pivot hood and side panel forward and lift off tractor Fig 4 I d To replace reverse the above procedure 12 Mower Removal a Lower mower b Pull the four 4 release pins out of suspension brackets Fig 42 c Pull back on attachment lift lever and lock into place d Slide mowe...

Page 24: ... BOTH SUSPEN SION ARMS THE SAME NUMBER OF TURNS SO MOWER WILL REMAIN LEVEL Tighten nuts D securely C d If adjustment is required snap out access cover on L H side of tractor above footrest Fig 43 To raise left side of mower loosen nut B and screw nut A down on adjustment rod b To lower front of mower loosen nuts C Screw nuts D down suspension arms NOTE SCREW NUTS D THE SAME NUMBER OF TURNS SO MOWE...

Page 25: ...RMS FIGURE 45 7i_ _ _ ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER RETAINER SPRING I LADES WILL ROTATE WITH CENTER MANDREL SHEAVES k Reassemble top cover to deck Tighten all screws securely GAUGE WHEEL CLEVIS PIN FIGURE 46 I Install mower to tractor see page 10 15 Attachment Lift Spring Adjustment Due to different weights of attachments the attchment lift spring may require adjustment The adjustment bolt is located on r...

Page 26: ...spark plugs 2 Pour one ounce of off through spark plug holes into cylinders a Remove the hex head bott Iockwasher and flat washer Fig 49 3 1 urnignition key to START position for a few seconds to distribute oil b Remove and discard old blade 4 Replace with new spark plugs C d Clean top and bottom of mower housing Instafl new blade with SHARP EDGE DOWN and secure with flat washer Iockwasher and hex...

Page 27: ...Char_le or Replace Battery Piece Throttle Control in FAST position and run starter several times to clear out gas Remove and clean Fuel Tank and lines Replace Fuel Filter Remove Air Filter and clean Replace Spark Plugs and adjust gap Replace Battery Check the wiring and Spark Plugs Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor use fresh fuel end replace Spark Plugs Make necessary adjustments to Carburetor Major ...

Page 28: ...ace Let grass dry out WIND ROWING STRIPPING OR DROPPING Clean undersideof Mower Deck OF GRASS CUPPINGS Level Mower Replace Blades Level Mower UNEVEN CUT OR SCALPING Adjust GaugeWheels Replace Blades SERWCE RECORD SERVICE RECORD Fill in dates as you complete regular service Blades Brake Adjustment Check Battery Change Engine Oil Check Engine Oil Level Clean Air Cleaner Element Check IVluff er Clean...

Page 29: ...ION SWITCH POSITION CIRCUIT OFF M G i ON B L START B S 5 AMPS DC POS 1 22 VAC MIN __ DIODE I ENGINE COIL 5 AMPS DC INEG __ASSEMBLY_ I_ _L_ _j NOTE WITH ENGINE _ _ I RED RUNNING 3600 RPM _ _ P_ i I ALTERNATOR BATTERY IN LINE LIGHTS OFF I v I UqDUCIIVE TYPE WIRE COIL I ED AS SEEN FROr i A CK OF I ORANGE DASHBOARD owN LIGHT SWITCH BLUE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVE...

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Page 31: ...030400 1 4 20 x 1 2 39 STD541625 Switch Interlock 40 102476X Screw Hex Washer No 10 32 x 1 2 4 1 STD522507 Nut Keps No 0 32 42 STD551025 Diode Assembly 4 3 STD54 025 Harness Ignition 4 4 STD551125 Bulb Headlight 4 5 110859X Fuse _ 30 Amp 46 12 064X Bolt Hex 3 8 24 x t 3 4 48 109748X Bolt _ Hex 3 8 16 x 3 4 49 120353X Cable _ Ground 50 121111X 01539X 110917X DESCRIPTION Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3 8 Sw...

Page 32: ...REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255917 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES 42 77 6 10 11 26 G c c 65 M 39 _ 52 48 _ 64 44 37 79 ...

Page 33: ...0 121094X 33 110893X RaiI FrameLH 81 19151616 34 7982J Drawbar 82 74330808 35 74760716 Bolt Hex 7 16 14 x 1 83 10040800 36 73680700 Nut Lock 7 16 14 84 19171912 37 108403X Panel Side R H 38 105562X Decal 39 1084 IOX Panel Side LH 40 121054X Bracket Pivot Frame R H 41 121055X Bracket Pivot Frame L H 42 106013X Hood 43 110875X Shield Heat Front 44 105528X Grill 45 08512X Bracket Pivot Grill R H DESC...

Page 34: ...REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255917 GROUND DRIVE G H 90 94 49 66 43 32 98 96 93 A 8 iW ...

Page 35: ...L Rod Clutch 106 101350K 45 104360X Idler Flat 108 9858M1 46 STD523720 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x2 109 5304J 47 19131413 Washer 3 32x7 8x13Ga 110 74321016 48 105597X Retainer Belt 111 2751R 49 104577X Adapter 12 104601X 50 STD523710 Bolt Hex 3 8 16 x 1 Gr 5 113 STD522507 51 1 7190512 Screw Hex Slotted 5 16 18x3 4 114 73680400 54 122253X Rod Sh_ft Hi Lo 715 19131210 55 105598X Bracket Rod Shill 116 73680700...

Page 36: ...REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255917 STEERING O 50 _ 82 38 51 _ __ _39 22 _ _ 8_J 10 44 71 21 4 2 84 17 14 18 36 ...

Page 37: ...sher T hd Rolling 80 3 8 16x3 4 81 Shaft Steering 82 Klip Ring 8 3 Wheel Steering 84 Adapter Steering 85 Washer 86 Sleeve Steering 87 Bearing 88 Dash Lower 89 Dash Bracket Support Dash Washer 7 32 x 7 8 x 16 Ga C D E F 9 G _ 59 22 82 37 DESCRIPTION 72110622 106486X 106042X 17240408 105810X 100710L STD525020 73680800 19172610 120542X 677A451 7190J STD523720 19131413 STD541037 52 3J 73680500 7985J 6...

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Page 39: ...47 3 8 5 0 105589X Washer Lock No 8 5 1 STD533110 Pump Fuel 52 19111610 Screw Hex Hd No 10 24 x 53 121045X 1 2 64 121046X Nut Lock No 10 24 5 5 17490608 Shaft Lift Trunnion Stop Depth 5 6 73800600 Washer 15 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 57 STD54 037 Klip Ring 5 8 5328J Bracket Lift L H 59 STD551037 Bolt Shoulder 60 5329J Nut Hex Flange 1 4 20 Link Lift L H 62 73930600 Link Lift R H 63 106086X Retainer Spring 6...

Page 40: ...REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255917 MOWER 38 4O 47 69_ 55 71 45 51 52 41 12 35 35 4O 53 35 35 34 73 40 9 38 ...

Page 41: ...19171612 Washer 13 32 x 1 4 x 12 Ca 55 105440X Arm Assembly idler 5 6 05458X Liner Bearing 5 7 105460X Bea ring 5 8 105461X Bolt Carriage 5 16 18 x 2 3 4 59 105459X Washer I 1 32 x 1 x 10 Ca 50 73680500 Pulley Idler 6 1 120135X Bolt Hex 3 8 16x 1 1 2 62 9711016 Nut Hex 3 8 16 63 09785X Spring 6 4 706734X Bolt Hex 5 16 18 x I t 4 Gr 5 65 109743X Washer 11 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 66 I06735X Spacer 6 8 1104...

Page 42: ...REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255917 TRANSAXLE 4 5 5 20 19 r 73 6 J 2 J 57 7 929 25 24 42 ...

Page 43: ... Needle Bearing 82 7396H Thrust Bearing 83 4198R 4th Reduction Gear Shaft 84 4200R 4th Reduction Gear Spacer 85 7395H Thrust Bearing Race 86 6275H Gearcase Gasket 87 105402X Gearcase and Bearings LH 88 Inc Key No s 18 25 49 50 2 89 51 and 52 90 13060400 Pipe Plug 1 2 14 N PT 91 627 H Oil Seal 92 13020200 Pipe Plug 1 4 18 N PT 93 STD523115 HexBolt 5 16 18x 1 1 2 94 Grade 5 95 10140500 Lockwasher 5 ...

Page 44: ...REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255917 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 422437 TYPE NUMBER 1209 01 2O 44 ...

Page 45: ... Ring Set Piston 010 O S 83 261961 394961 Ring Set Piston 020 O S 394962 Ring Set Piston 030 O S 398990 Dipstick and Tube Assembly Inc 64 210949 Key No s 44 45 46 65 261463 260924 Lock Piston Pin 88 262332 299691 Pin Assembly Piston 87 398808 Standard Inc Key No 22 68 230318 391286 Pin Assembly Prston O05 O S 69 92791 394306 Rod Assembly Connecting 70 93722 For Connecting Rod with 020 71 261528 Cr...

Page 46: ...N GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NUMBER 917 255917 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON MODEL NUMBER 422437 TYPE NUMBER 1209 01 AIR CLEANER CARBURETOR GROUP 38 3 _54 _69 16 59 27 56 39 55 5 GASKET l SET 34 37 33 41 f 9 71 Carburetor Overhaul Kit 4 ...

Page 47: ...2672 Shaft and Lever Throttle 59 93868 91920 Screw Mach Pil Hd 8 32 x 5 8 60 392643 26157 Spring Throttle Adj 271607 Gasket Carburetor Body 62 394018 298514 Float Carburetor Body 63 271013 230896 Pin Float Hinge 67 394358 394681 Valve Fue Inlet 68 93053 49 t685 Body Lower Carburetor Inc Key 69 393815 No s 11 13 t4 15 65 223534 Valve Choke 70 39450 392673 Shaft and Lever Choke 71 49 539 94152 Screw...

Page 48: ...Fan Booster 28 223008 3 93535 Screw Sere 29 230674 14 19203 Puller Flywheel Optional 30 393537 Accessory 31 93808 15 94003 Thru Bolt 16 395538 Brush Set 33 396865 17 395537 Commutator End Cap Ass y Starter Inc Key No 16 34 222511 35 393825 Motor Starting Inc Key No s 13 15 16 17 19 20 2I 22 23 24 Amature Assembly Motor Drive End Cap Ass y Starter Clutch Ass y Gear Lockwauhur Screw Hex Hd 5 I6 _ 18...

Page 49: ...acity steel hopper Broadcasts over a 5 to 8 foot swath 70 lb capacity steel hopper Non corrosive spreading spinner nylon gear box stainless steel shaft Broadcasts 8 to 10 foot swath 160 lb capacity covers 40 000 sq ft No rust polypropylene hopper and impeller Vinyl hopper cover Broadcasts 6 to 8 foot swath 50 lb capacity Corrosion resistant construction Polyethylene hopper growth for a healthy law...

Page 50: ...r mounting on cab top Stock No 71 26169 TILLER has 8HP engine to prepare seed beds cultivate and compost garden residue Chain drive transmission Six l 1 in dia one piece heat treated steel tines Tills 30 inch path Requires sleeve hitch Stock No 71 25231 Stock No 71 25249 PLOW turns soil 6 inches deep cuts 10 inch furrow Crank adjustment controls depth 3 position yoke sets width Heavy steel landsli...

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