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CONGRATULATIONS on yo purchase of a Sears Garden Tractor.. It has beer_ designed, ur 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 DepartmenL We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this uniL MAINTENANCE SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE SERIAL NUMBER WILL BE FOUND ON THE MODEL PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.
iNDEX another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com A F Tractor Operation on Hills ........14 Filter: Options,: A# Cleaner. ................................................ 17 Spark Arrester .............................. 2, 32 Fuel .............................................................. 18 Attachments ................ 53-54 Fuel: Adjustments: Brake ................................................... 16 Carburetor ........................................... 20 Mower" Front- To-Rear .......
ASSEM LY To assemble and adjust your tractor you will need: (2) 7/!6" Wrenches Ratchet wrench (1) 3/4"" Wrench Tire Pressure Gauge Screwdriver (1) 9/16" Wrench (1) 1/2" Wrench Utility Knife (2) 11/16 wrench (I) 3/4" Socket NOTE: RIGHT HAND (R.H) AND LEFT HAND (L.H..) ARE DETERMINED FROM OPERATOR'S POSITION WHILE SEATED ON THE TRACTOR. another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove box from carton. The box contains the items shown below.. 2.
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ASSEMBLY another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com CUT AWAY VIEW WEAR EYE AND FACE SHIELD. WASH HANDS OR CLOTHING IMMEDIATELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACiDo DO NOT SMOKE, FUMES FROM CHARGED BATTERY ACID ARE EXPLOSIVE° --- VENT CAP BATTERY TUBE BATTERY CELL NOTE: THIS TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPERATOR PRESENCE SENSING SWITCH. ANY ATTEMPT BY THE OPERATOR TO LEAVE THE SEAT WITH THE ENGINE RUNt,lING AND ATTACHMENT CLUTCH ENGAGED WILL SHUT OFF THE ENGINE FIGURE 1 1.
A SSEMBL Y 3. Install Steering Wheel NOTE POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD a Use a 3/4 wrench to remove tock nut and 2 - t/4-" diameter washer (shown full size below) from steertng column (Fig 3t G STEERING WHEEL another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com iNSERT FIGURE 3 b. Position steering wheel over.
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ASSEMBLY 6. Mower and Drive Belt Installation INSTALL MOWER PARALLEL RETAINER _ LINK Your tractor has been shipped with the mower parallel link included in the parts carton, Install mower parallel link on tractor (Fig. 7) using hinge pin and retainer spring, SPRING NOTE: SMALLER END OF PARALLEL LINK MOUNTS TO TRACTOR USE THE SHORTEST HINGE PIN FOR MOUNTING, / INSTALL MOWER Your mower installs without the use of tools.. another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.
OPERATION READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR.. If you understand the unit and its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Study the operating instructions and safety precautions thoroughly to insure proper functioning of your Garden Tractor and to prevent injury to yourself and others..
OPERA TION & DIPSTICK another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com ,ENGINE _T PRESENCE ADJUSTMENT KNOB SHOULDER I"* BOLT _ a This engine has been shipped filled with summer weight oil (For cold weather operation see chart page 15) Check engine oil level See page 15 b Fittfuettank (Fig 13) Use fresh, clean, regutarunfeaded gasoline.
TION NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT 3. another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com FUNCTION BEFORE INSTALL MOWER DRIVING MOWER PARALLEL TO 1 2 ,3 Heavy Mowing 1 Snow OR 2 1 Removal FAST Tilling Plowing MID 1 10 1I THROTTLE i i.i , MAKE SURE PARKING TRACTOR SECURE ,...,.,.iJ Grading 2 Transport 3-6 INJURY i.
OPERA TION ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH "DISENGAGED" POSITION LIGHT SWITCH b bution 3TTLE CONTROL HEIGHT another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com and more SHIFT cutting Ifgrass is ex tremety tall, it should be mowed twice The first time cut relatively high, the second time to the desired height e The left hand ssde of mower trimming f Do not mow tall, dry grass over 15.25 cm (6 inches) tall..
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MA TENANCE Every ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK AND FILL TUBE 25 Hours (Twice a Mowing Season) 1. Brake Adjustment This Tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system mounted on the right side of the transax/e (Fig.. 20)_ another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com !A OIL FILTER IF TRACTOR REQUIRES MORE THAN 1.8 METRES (SIX FEET) STOPPING DISTANCE IN HIGHEST GEAR, THEN BRAKE MUST BE ADJUSTED. a. Depress clutch/brake brake._ pedal and engage parking b.
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TENANCE 7. Clean Air Screen Air screen (Fig. 25) must allow free-flow of air to prevent engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush, compressed ai/ orwaterpressure to remove dirt, chaff, stubborn dried gum and fibers._ AIR SCREEN TOP AIR COVE R ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY G LASSES WHEN USING COMPRESSED AIR. DO NOT TOUCH HOT MUFFLER, CYLINDER OR FINS AS CONTACT MAY CAUSE BURNS. another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com 8.
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REPAIR LEAD-ACID T$ ADJUS BATTERIES 1_ Starling GENERATE FLAME AND SMOKING MATERIALS EXPLOSIVE KEEP SPARKS, AWAY FROMGASES. BATTERIES. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN AROUND BATTERIES. another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com IDLE FUEL ADJUSTING NEEDLE a. Connect each end of the RED jumper cable to the POSITIVE(+) terminals of each battery (taking care not to short against chassis). (Fig..
& ADJUSTMENT 1.,Turn the main fuel adjusting needle out (counterclockwise) from the prefiminary setting until the engine speed decreases (rich). 2,.Now turn the adjusting needle in (clockwise),, The engine speed may increase, then it will decrease as the needle is turned in (lean), 3.,Now set the adjusting needle midway between the rich and lean settings,, another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.
REPAIR ADJUSTMENT Side.to-Side a Depress lift lever plunger and use lift lever to raise mower to maximum cutting height (Fig34) b Measure height from bottom of curl to ground level at front of mower_ Distance "A" should be the same (Fig. 34). C SiDE iiii II II another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com c ff distance ",4" needs to be changed, snap out access hole cover on LH. side above footrest Use 11/16" wrench on nuts "B" and "C" at side-to-side adjustment trunnion (Fig. 35).
REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT 7. Mower Removal a_ .Remove mower drive belt., (See "MOWER DRIVE BEL T REMOVAL" page 22, through step 3.) ENGINE/ '_PULLEY b.. Pull belt off engine pulley (Fig.. 39). c, Pull retainer springs out of rear suspension trunnions. Remove rear suspension trunnions from lift brackets (Fig 41) d. Pull retainer spring out of rear hinge pine Remove rear hinge pin (Fig. 4 !). i MOWER another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.
REPAIR & ADJUSTMENTS FRAME 9 CLUTCH WIRE CONNECTOR Motion another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com Belt Replacement IDLER IS LOCATED UNDER Remove mower (see "MOWER REMOVAL" b Using a 1/2" wrench, remove the clutch Iocator (Fig...43) c Usingag/16"wrench, Ioosentherighthandbeltkeeper (Fig. 4,3) Disconnect clutch wire connector. Push connector through frame (Fig. 431,. page23).
REPAIR ARE SEATED, OVER iNFLATION WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS CAUSE AN EXPLOSION & ADJUSTMENT CAN BEADS \ 12, Rear Wheel Replacement For rear wheel replacement, follow instructions under "TIRE CARE. "page 2.4 Coat axle with grease to prevent corrosion or rust accumulation and eventual seizing of wheel hub to azle shaft. another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM _ CAUSE / REMEDY (SEE INDEX) Fil! another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com WILL WILL NOT NOT Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean if necessary).
TROUBLESHOOTING Move Throttle Control to "FAST" 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 Top of Blade up Clean underside of Mower Deck Readjust Mower Drive Bett UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.
20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040 SCHEMATaC 12V another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com RED POWER TAKE-OFF SWITCH i (CLUTCHOFF) I RED r C t s BLACK AMMETER I 87A [--q FUSE RED .... LT_ SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) -- IGNITION SWITCH ................ B 30 AMP BlACK i.
REPAmF{PARTS 20 H.P, GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917,250040 ELECTRICAL A B C 30 {_ D 34 35 F 37 _._40(_ _. 36 (_ 11 /\ E 35 2 _22 43 39 Clutch To Electric To Engine 46 another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com 26 10 59 To Engine Kill terminal 13 6 79 21 14 51 NOTE: All component dimensions 1 inch = 25,4 mm, KEY PART NO. NO.
REPAIR PARTS 20 H,R GARDEN CHASSIS AND TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917=250040 ENCLOSURES 91 @_--101 59"_ Q _.91 \, \ 60: another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.
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REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P, GARDEN TRACTOR = MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS- =,MODEL NUMBER 143=820-016 33-.,. 34..,,,8 66 31_" B ",,,. Q 37-- "1 another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.
REPAIR PARTS another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917o254460 AND 917o250040 TRANSAXLE PEERLESS - - MODEL NUMBER 143-820-016 Ref. No. Part t 2 3 4 5 6 6A 7 8 9 !0 11 11A t2 13 14 15 16 t7 t8 18A t9 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32A 33 34 35 770088 778253 778211 778240 778201 778202 778208 7782O9 778203 778204 778239 778207 778216 778246 784216 786123 786082 776291 77824-5 786121 786122 776275 778247 790043 7.
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REPAUB PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517 CRANKSHAFT OIL FILTER another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 DESCRIPTION 82 014 07 52 468 03 52 468 04 52 468 05 3ANISHAFT 52 012 52 019 41 755 52 413 25 089 52 016 52 017 52 032 230011 KEY PART NO. NO. Crankshaft "Washer, thrust.119i.122 (AR.)" "Washer, thrust .128/.13t" "Washer, thrust .137/,.140 (A..R.)" & VALVES KEY PART NO. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 and 917.
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REPAUR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR., ENGINE MODEL MODEL NUMBER NUMBER 917,254460 and 917.250040 MV20S, 57517 AIR INTAKE another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com KEY PART NO, NO, 1 2 X-276-7 52 755 83 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 52 755 83 52 123 21 231032 52 082 04 45 083 01 45 083 02 237423 X-67-98 11 12 13 14 15 16 52 20t 06 277093 52 112 11 52 054 34 X-22-9 X-50-57 17 X-50-37 18 19 X-25-79 277069 25 113 07 DESCRIPTION BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO.
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Attachments That Add to the UsefuRness of Your Craftsman Garden Tractor Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of _w they can help you. This list was current at the time of publication: however, it may change in future years -- more atl_=chmentsmay be added, changes (including changes in the stock number) may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available.
SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath. Drum-type auger handles powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin arangement_ Discharge chute adjusts to 240 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). StockNo. 71-24077 r TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction. Stock No.
another free manual from www.searstractormanuals.com SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION SiGHTiNG GUIDE ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL SIGHT AND HOLD THiS LEVEL WiTH SKY LiNE OR TREE. O'1 d ,_, _ _1_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not greater than 15°) never across the face. Make turns gradually to prevent tlpping or toss of control.
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