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- Page 1 SEARS OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.255917 [RRFTSMRN Caution: Read and Follow GT 18HP TWIN All Safety Rules And Instructions 6 SPEED - 44"" MOWER Before Operating This Equipment GARDEN TRACTOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair and Adjustment Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck Co., Chicago, IL 60684...
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Page 2: Spark Arrester
SAFETY RULES Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equipment. 1. Know the con_ols, and,J_ow_t_ quickly. READ THIS a. Use only approved drawbar hitch points. OPERA_OB_wS_,_JA&_n_ /pst_ctions furnished with attachr_nt_ b. Limit loads to those you can safely control. Do not allow Children to t_pefate the machine, Do not allow... -
Page 3: Warranty
TRAC- Department. They have competent, well-trained techni- TOR FEATURES... cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit. CRAFTSMAN ! 8 H.P. TWIN- CYLINDER ENGINE--cool- Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will running performance and long life with... - Page 4 INDEX Stopping Your Tractor ..Tractor Operation on Hills ..Adjustments: Options Attachment Lift Spring ..Filter, Air ...... Attachments ....49,50 Brake ...... Fuel: Spark Attester Carburetor ........Type ....... Electric Clutch ....Storage ....Gauge Wheels ....Fuse ....
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Page 5: Parts Bag
A SSEMBL Y Know Your Tractor READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR. If you unders- tand the machine and its operation, will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare the illustrations with your Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself... - Page 6 ASSEMBL Y A SSEMBL PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE LOCA "lION BA TTERY (2) Lockwasher, 1/4 Int/Ext Tooth (2) Wing Nut - 1/4 - 20 (2) Hex Bolt, I/4-20x BATTERY © TERMINALS (2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. (2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20 (2) Lockwasher...
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Page 7: Seat
ASSEIVIBL Y To assemble and adjust your tractor you wil! need: 7/!6- wrenches 1/2" wrenches Place seat in operating position. on the seat and press clutch/brake pedal all the way down. if oper 3/4"" wrench Tire Pressure Gauge atlng position is not comfortable, adjust seat... -
Page 8: Terminals
ASSEMBL Y Install Steering Wheel NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEELS FORWARD, a. Use 9/16" wrench remove bolt, STEERING WHEEL Iockwasher and 2-3/8" diameter washer (shown HEX BOLT full size below) from steering shaft (Fig, 3) LOCKWASHER 2 - 318" DIA. WASHER STEERING WHEEL STEERING WHEEL ADAPTER... - Page 9 ASSEMBL Y NECTED FIRST PREVENT SPARKS POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON- FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING. WING INT./EXT. Connect RED battery cable to positive bat- WING NUT LOCKWASHER tery terminal with bolt, flat washer, Iockwasher and hex nut (shown full size on page INT./EXT.
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Page 10: Mower Drive Belt
Mower Installation Remove band from mower suspension bracket. Remove banding from suspension arms (Fig. 7), MOWER DRIVE Slide mower under tractor, deflector to R.H. BELT FRONT side. PRIMARY SUSPENSION MANDREL BRACKET Slide front suspension brackets into mower brackets. Retain with release pins (Fig. -
Page 11: Operation
OPERA TION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR. If you understand the machine its operation, you will achieve efficient and peak performance. While reading the manual, compare illustrations with you Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls... -
Page 12: Starting
OPERA TI ON 1. Stopping Your Tractor NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE. a. Push clutch/brake pedal into full "'BRAKE'" position. b. Place parking brake in "ENGAGED" position release pressure from clutch/brake. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position. -
Page 13: Gauge Wheels
TION b. Fill fuel tank (Fig. 13). Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded automotive gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Capacity is 3- 1/2 THE DEFLECTOR SHIELD IN PLACE. gallons, DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT Place attachment clutch... -
Page 14: Mowing Tips
OPERA TiON h . Move range shift lever to "'LO'" (low) postion (Fig. 14). Move gear shift lever to desired gear (Fig. 14). Use attachment rift lever to lower mower into cut- FUNCTION GEARSHIFT THROTTLE ting position. Release clutch/brake pedal SLOWLY to start Normal... -
Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE e. To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in 1st gear and that you have allowed room to roll slight- ly downhill. Disengage parking brake and release clutch/brake pedal SLOWLY to start tractor for- ward movement. f. Make all turns slowly. -
Page 16: Brake
MAINTENANCE Recommended Viscosity Grades Determine temperature expected before next oft change. All oft must meet A.P.I. service classification SD, SE or SHIFT COVER _20 o 32 ° 60 ° 80 ° 100 ° 30 or lOW-30 Capacity is 3pints. NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL. Dipstick assembly must... -
Page 17: Paper Cartridge
MAINTENANCE f . Engage parking brake to hold clutch/brake pedal in position. If belt begins to move after engaging parking brake, depress clutch/brake pedal to next notch on parking brak e. VENT CUT AWAY VIEW g. Shut engine off. Rotate brake rod (B) clockwise (f-_) by hand,... -
Page 18: Preparation
MAINTENANCE Change Engine Oil Clean Battery Terminals Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals cause the The best time to drain engine oil is at the end of a day's battery to "leak" power and hinders the operation of the operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspend-... -
Page 19: Air Filter Paper Cartridge
MAIIVTENANCE Clean Air Screen Air screen (Fig. 26) must allow free-flow of air to pre- vent engine damage from overheating, Clean with a wire brush or compressed air to remove dirt, stubborn dried HEAT SHIELD gum and fibers. Clean Front Grill MUFFLER i._L ENGINE... -
Page 20: Carburetor
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT Connect each of the RED cable to the NEGATIVE POSITIVE terminals of each battery (taking (BLACK CABLE) TERMINAL care not to short against chassis). (Fig. 29). Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery. -
Page 21: Electric Clutch
AND ADJUSTII4ENT 4. Electric Clutch Adjustment The electric clutch (Fig. 32) should provide years of ser- vice. The clutch incorporates a built-in brake that stops the pulley almost immediately. Eventually, the internal ELECTRIC brake will wear so the mower blades will not stop as recommended, Adjustment... - Page 22 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT c. Place belt around transaxle pulley. "V" part of d. Make sure "V" part of belt engages "'V'" idler. NE PULLEY e. Roll belt over engine pulley. belt should engage transaxle pulley. Loosen L.H. engine pulley belt guide bolt and BELT...
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Page 23: Fuse
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT Fueo Replacement TRANSAXLE Replace with 30 amp automotive - type, plug-in PLUG FILLER fuse. Fuses can be purchased at alt Sears Service Centers and most retail stores. Check Transexle Oil Level a. Block up rear axle (Fig, 39) securely or use a tractor... -
Page 24: Side-To-Side
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT Level Mower Housing Front to Rear Mower Adjustment Move attachment lift lever to full "'UP" position. After Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground leveling side to side, measure Bottom of Curl at FRONT or driveway. -
Page 25: Attachment Lift Spring
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT Blade Drive Belt Removal and Replacement BELT ROUTING DECAL UNDER MOWER DECK COVER. a. Remove mower from tractor (see page 23). Remove cover self tapping screws, Iockwashers nuts from idler bolt. "'D" c. Roll belt over the top of the R.H. mandrel. d. -
Page 26: Cleaning
REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT Fuel System It is important to prevent gum deposits from forming in essential fuel system parts such as the carburetor, fuel filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (cafled gasoho/ or using ethanol or methanol) can attract... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CAUSE/REMEDY (SEE INDEX) POSSIBLE CAUSE Push Clutch/Brake Pedal into Brake Position Move Attachment Clutch Switch to "'Disengaged Position" Fill Tank with Gasoline, Check Fuel Line and Carburetor WILL NOT START (clean if necessary) Replace Fuel Filter Check fuse for fault replace Recharge or replace... -
Page 28: Service Record
TROUBLESHOOTING Check air pressure in tires Check front to rear and side to side mower adjust- ment Use a slower ground speed UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE Replace mower blades UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS Reinstall mower blades with top of blades up Re-adjust mower drive belt... -
Page 29: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917,255917 SCHEMATIC POWER TAKE.OFF SWITCH CLUTCH SOLENOID ELECTRIC BLACK 2 TURNS CLOCKWISE(F_) CLUTCH FROM FUSE AMMETER [852030A B,,CK BLACK IGNITION F USE RED_ SWITCH SEAT SWITCH BLACK {NOT OCCUPIED_ 30 AMP BLACK L .. - Page 30 €_ _€...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION !09310X 11050600 Washer - Lock - Ext. Tooth 3/8 '" STD365402 Switch Ignition 4021J Switch - P, T. O. 109787X Bezel - Ignition 4022J Nut - Hex 109788X Nut _ Ignition 4799J...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 CHASSIS ENCLOSURES "39 _/52...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART 120066X Seat 108513X Bracket- Pivot, Grill, L.H. 121069X Pan. Seat 1060,03X Lens R.H. 105529X Bolt - Shoulder 106004X Lens L.H. 73680500 Nut- Lock 5/16 - 18 110897X...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 GROUND DRIVE /.43...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 GROUND DRIVE DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART 110864X Engine Model Number 422437 *Pin, Roll, 3/16x 1 - 1/4 Type 1209 Trim 0! STD571812 Spring, Extension 120374 Valve, Oil Drain !06021X Control, Throttle 110890X Tube-...
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 STEERING O----50 ._.__ _39 _ _'8_J 10 44...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 STEERING PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 72110622 Bolt- Carr. - 16x 2-3/4 106230X Tire, 6.50 106486X 8134H Tube, Front (not furnished with Spacer 106042X Cover, Gate, Shift tractor) 17240408 106228X Front Wheel (inc.
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- Page 39 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 MOWER LiFT PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Lever Lift 100734K Handle, Adjust, Lift !21002X 12'1006X 11OS07X Rod, Detent 110811X Plunger, Lever Rod, Adjust, Lift 105723X *Bolt - Hex 3/8- STD570907 *Pin, Cotter, 3/32 x 3/4...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- =MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 MOWER...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 MOWER PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION I05415X Bar, Ca. Wheel Housing, Mower I05453X 106022X Cover - Drive, Deck 5565J Pin, Clevis 17490508 Screw Washer Thd. Roll 4939M Retainer, Spring 5/16- 18 x 1/2 4898H Bolt, Shoutder...
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 TRANSAXLE ° 929]...
- Page 43 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917,255917 TRANSAXLE PART DESCRIPTIO*J PART DESCRIPTION 4197R Axle Shaft 4895H Needle Bearing 5845R Retaining Ring 4222R Needle Bearing 4199R Final Drive Gear 1529R Needle Bearing 4216R Differential Gear 8119M Needle Bearing 42!BR Differential Pinion...
- Page 44 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON--MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1209-01...
- Page 45 REPAIR PARTS GT 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON--MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1209-01 CYLINDER,CRANKSHAFT ENGINE BASE GROUP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION N O. Gear-Cam 491685 Cylinder Assembly 212337 Foam Seal - Governer Shaft 391086 Seal-Oil 491287 Ptpe- Fue! 23"...
- Page 46 REPAIR PARTS 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR-=MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON--MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1209-01 AIR CLEANER--CARBURETOR GROUP 33 41 --3! GASKET Carburetor Overhaul Kit ]...
- Page 47 REPAIR PARTS 18 TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 ENGINE--MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1209-01 AIR CLEANER--CARBURETOR GROUP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Nut-Hex 280819 Tube-Breather 93715 280198 Tube-Intake 262333 Link Governor 213288 Manifold Ass'y. Intake 94298 Nut-Square 271412 + "Gasket-Carb. 262351 Spring-Governor 270884 Gasket-lntake...
- Page 48 REPAIR PARTS 18 TWiN GARDEN TRACTOR--MODEL NUMBER 917.255917 ENGINE BRIGGS STRATTON--MODEL NUMBER 422437° TYPE NUMBER 1209-01 16-.-=_i PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 394891 Armature Group (lnc No's. 394808 Motor - Starting (Inc. Key No's 13. 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 2I, 2,3&5) 23 &...
- Page 49 Attachments That Add to the Usefulness of Your Craftsman Garden Tractor Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listed below with brie! explanations of how they can help you, This list was current at the time of publication;...
- Page 50 charges snow 10 to 50 ft. Lift controlled at tractor seat. (Use with tire chains, wheel weights or rear drawbar weight), Stock No. 71-24071 -FIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross links give smooth ride, outstanding traction. Stock No. 26946 WHEEL WEIGHTS provide stability,...
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Page 52: How To Order Repair Parts
[RAFTSMAN SEARS GT 18HP TWIN OWNERS 6 SPEED - 44"" MOWER MANUAL GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. The Model Number will be found on the Model Ptate located under 917.255917 seat. Always provide Model Number when requesting service or repa/_" parts for your Garden Tractor.