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- Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.255919 Caution: Read and Follow GT 18HP TWiN All Safety Rules And instructions 6 SPEED - 44"" MO WER Before Operating This Equipment GARDEN TRACTOR Assembly Operation Maintenance Repair and Adjustment Repair Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co. Chicago, IL 60684 U_S,Ao...
- Page 2 LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU- CAUTION: LOOK FOR THIS WORD 3"0 POINT OUT TIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BE- IMPORTANT EQUIPMENT PRECAUTIONS. COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN- VOLVED. RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: This unitis equipped with an internal combustionengine and should not be us'edon or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush.covered or grass covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestet meeting applicable Iocal orarea laws (if any).
- Page 3 TRAC- Department. have competent, well-trained techni- TOR FEATURES... cians and the proper tools to service or repair this unit, CRAFTSMAN 18HOP. TWIN--CYLINDER ENGINE--cool - Please read and retain this manual, The instructions will running performance and long fife with plenty...
- Page 4 INDEX Stopping Your Tractor • Tractor Operation on Hills Adjustments: Options Attachment Lift Spring Filter, Air Brake Fuel: Attachments ....49,50 Carburetor Spark Attester ....Type Electric Clutch Storage Gauge Wheels Fuse Mower Drive Belt Mower Front- To-Rear Side-To-Side Gauge Wheels Throttle Control Cable Parts Bag Air Filter...
- Page 5 Unpacking instructions The operation of any tractor can result in Remove box from carton.. The box contains the items foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which shown below, can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before Cut down four...
- Page 6 ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBLY PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE LOCATION BATTER Y (2) Wing Nut - 1/4 - 20 (2) Hex Bolt, 1/4 - 20 x 3/4 BATTERY TERMINALS (2) Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga° {2) Lockwasher (2) Hex Nut, 1/4 - 20 SUSPENSION ARMS...
- Page 7 ASSEMBL Y To assemble and adjust your tractor you will need: (2) 1/2" wrenches Place seat in operating position Sit on the seat and (2) 7/t6" wrenches Tire Pressure Gauge press clutch/brake pedal all the way down /f oper- (1) 3/4"" wrench ating position is not comfortable, adjust...
- Page 8 Install Steering Wheel NOTE: POSITION FRONT WHEELS FORWARD. STEERING WHEEL a. Use a 9/16"" wrench to remove hex bolt, Iockwasher and 2-3/8" diameter washer (shown full size below) hom steering shaft (Fig 3) 2 - 3/8" DIA, WASHER EERING WHEEL ©...
- Page 9 ASSEMBL Y NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKS POSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON- FROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING, WING WING Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) bat- tery terminal with bolt, flat washer, iockwasher and hex nut (shown full size on page 6) found in bag of parts (Fig.
- Page 10 Mower Installation Remove band from mower suspension bracket, b_ Remove banding from suspension arms (Fig. 7), MOWER DRIVE c_ Slide mower under tractor, deflector to R_H. side° d._ Slide front suspension brackets into mower brackets° Retain with release pins (Fig° 7)_ e o Turn depth adjustment knob counterclockwise ) until it stops_...
- Page 11 OPERA TI ON 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 the illustrations with Your Garden Tractor to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments.
- Page 12 OPERA TI ON 1. Stopping Your Tractor NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE, a. Push clutch/brake pedal into furl "'BRAKE'" position. b. Place parking brake in "ENGAGED" position release pressure from clutch/brake. Pedal should remain in "BRAKE" position.
- Page 13 TION b. Fill fuel tank "(Fig,, 13). Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded automotive gasoline. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide DO NOT OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT deposits and reduce valve life)o Capacity is 3-1/2 EITHER THE ENTIRE GRASS CATCHER, gallons., ON UNITS SO EQUIPPED, OR THE DEFLEC- co Place attachment...
- Page 14 OPERA TION h ,, Move range shift lever to "'LO" (low) postion (Fig_ Move gear shift lever to desired gear (Fig Use attachment lift lever to lower mower into cut- FUNCTION GEARSHIFT THROTTLE ting position, k,. Release clutch/brake pedal SLOWLY to start Normal or 3L*...
- Page 15 INTENANCE To restart your tractor, make sure tractor is in 7st 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° Make all turns slowly° keep your tractor...
- Page 16 MAINTENANCE Recommended Viscosity Grades Determine temperature expected before next oil change, All oil must meet A_PJ_ service classification SD, SE or SHIFT COVER 60 ° 80 ° 100 ° 32 ° , ,,,.,., ..lily, k, 30 or 10W-30 Capacity is 3 pints, NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL.
- Page 17 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 CUT AWAY VIEW notch on parking brake, g, Shut engine off. Rotate brake rod (B) clockwise (('_) by hand, turning brake rod into clevis (C),...
- Page 18 MAINTENANCE 3° Clean Battery and Terminals Change Engine Oil Corrosionand dirt on the battery and terminals cause the The best time to drain engine all is at the end of a day's battery to "leak" power and hindersthe operation of the operation when all dirt and foreign materials are suspend- charger.
- Page 19 Clean Air Screen MAINTENANCE 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 .,,,,e '_ HEAT SHIELD gum and fibers. MUFFLER Clean Front Grill ENGINE...
- Page 20 REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENT Starting Your Tractor with a Weak Battery If your battery is too low to start the engine, it should be recharged.. If "jumper cables" are used for emergen- cy starting follow this procedure: NOTE: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM, THE OTHER VEHICLE...
- Page 21 FtEPA AND ADJUSTMENT Move throttle control leve_ Ion dashboard) to slow position Hold governor control lever against idle speed screw. and adjust idle speed screw to obtain t 200 to 1400 RPM Whg slJ_l h olding the governor control lever against idle speed screw, tum idle mixture vaJveslowly clockwise (F_)(lean mixture) until speed just starts to slow, Then tum counterclock- wise (('-"_) (fic_hmixture) until engine begins to run rough...
- Page 22 AND ADJUSTMENT c. Place belt around transaxle pulley. "'V'" part of belt should engage transaxle pulley_ d, Make sure "'V" part of belt engages "V'" idler° Roll belt over engine pulley, Loosen L.H. engine pulley belt guide bolt and BELTGUIDE swivel belt guide bolt and swivel belt guide on- to R, Ho belt.
- Page 23 ADJUSTMENT 8. Fu_ Replacement TRANSAXLE Fuse is located under dash to the left of the battery., ff PLUG fuse replacement is necessary, replace with 30 amp automotive- type plug4n fuse_Fuses can be purchased at all Sears Service Centers and most retail stores, Check Transaxle 011 Level Block up rear axle (Fig.
- Page 24 AND ADJUSTMENT Front to Rear Mower Adjustment Level Mower Housing Move attachment rift 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. Make sure tire pressures are 14 PSI in front;...
- Page 25 ADJUSTMENT 13. Blade Drive Belt Removal and Replacement BELT ROUTING DECAL UNDER MOWER DECK COVER. a, Remove mower from tractor (see page 23). b, Remove cover self tapping screws, Iockwashers and nuts from idler arm bolt. Ro!! belt over the top of'the R.H.
- Page 26 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 A/so, experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (ca/led gasoho/ or using ethanol or methanol) can attract mois* ture which leads to separation and formation of acids FLAT WASHER during storage, Acidic gas can damage the fuel system...
- Page 27 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 and replace Recharge or replace Battery...
- Page 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Place throttle controla in "FAST" position. Check air pressure in tires Check front to rear and side to side mower adjust_ ment UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE Use a slower ground speed UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS Replace mower blades Reinstall mower blades with top of blades up Re-adjuet...
- Page 29 GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 SCHENIATaC BLACK CLUTCH/BRAKE {PEDAL POWER TAKE OFF WHITE ..WHITE ..... SW_TCH r--"_ L"-""?,_; .._CLUTCH L'3_F _F&"_-- _"_ '-S_)_'E N_ID "° WHITE ___( ELECTRIC BLACK .._ CLUTCH 2°3°ASSl BLACK IGNITION BLACK SWITCH SEAT SWITCH <NOT OCCUPIED)
- Page 30 ................. "'"' '"" "' '"'"" '"'"'"'"'"'"'"'"' '"'"''"'"'"' ' "'"'""'"'"'" REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 ELECTRICAL...
- Page 31 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 ELECTRICAL PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 109310X t 1050600 Washer - Lock - Ext. Tooth 3/8 "" STD365402 Switch - Ignition 4021J Switch - P.T.O. 109787)( Bezel - ignition 4022J Nut. Flex 109788)( Nut - Ignition...
- Page 32 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES...
- Page 33 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION NO,, 120066X Seat 110897X Bezel 121247X Pan - Seat 108067X Nut- Pal 105529X Bolt - Shoulder 106091X Hinge. 73680500 Nut- Lock 5/16- 106090X Hinge- 2751R Clip...
- Page 34 REPAIR PARTS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Spark Attester...
- Page 35 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL HUMBER 917.255919 GROUND DRIVE DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART 110864X Engine Model Number 422437 ' Pin, Roll, 3/16 x 1. 1/4 Type 1209 Trim01 STD571812 Control. Throttle 120374 X Valve, Oil Drain 121468X 5cre_ Her, Thd Cur t/4.20 110890X...
- Page 36 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919...
- Page 37 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 STEERING DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART NO ,, NO° Tire. 16 x 650 I06042X012 Cover. Gate. Shift 106230X 8134H Tube. Front (not furnished with 17720408 Screw, He× Washer Cuthnc t4-,20x72 tractor) Decal, Insert I06228X361...
- Page 38 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 MOWER LiFT "46...
- Page 39 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 MOWER LIFT PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION !00734K Lever Lift Handle, Adiust, Lift 121002X 110807X t2'1006X Rod, Detent !!0811X Rod, Adjust, Lift 105723X Plunger, Lever STD570907 "Pin, Cotter. 3/32 x 3/4 STD523710 "Bolt - Hex 3/8 - 16x 2876/'1...
- Page 40 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 MOWER 69,_...
- Page 41 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 MOWER PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 105415X Bar, Ga Wheel Housing, Mower 105453X 106022X Cover. Drive, Deck 5565J Pin, Clevis 17490508 Screw - Hex Washer Roll 4939M Retainer. Spring 5/16- 18 x 1/2 4898H Bolt.
- Page 42 REPAIR PARTS TRANSAXLE GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 Ilqlll II IIIIII1'11111 IIIIIIIIII...
- Page 43 REPAgR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 TRANSAXLE PART DESCRtPTIO_J PART DESCRIPTION 4197R Axle Shaft 4895H Needfe Bear tng 5645R Retaining Ring 4222R Needte Bearing 4t99R Final Drive Gear 1529R Needle Bearing 4216R Differential Gear 8119M Needte Bearing 4215R Differential Pinion...
- Page 44 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE HUMBER 1256-01 CYLINDER, CRANKSHAFT ENGINE BASE ..+,10 _---70 "_46 _" lo__.., v e_ --'4s...
- Page 45 REPAUR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1256-01 CYLINDER,CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION N O. Gear.Cam 491685 Cylinder Assembly 212337 391086 Seal.Oil 491287 Foam Seat -, Governor Shall...
- Page 46 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1256-01 AIR CLEANER--CARBURETOR GROUP U-2, I GASKET ]SET Carburetor Overhaul Kit,,J...
- Page 47 REPAnR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATTON - MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1256-01 AiR CLEANER--CARBURETOR GROUP PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION 280819 Tube.Breather 93715 Nut.Hex 280 I98 Tubeqntake 262333 Link Governor 213288 ManifoldAss'y Intake 94298 Nut.Square...
- Page 48 REPAIR PARTS GT TWIN GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.255919 ENGINE BRIGGS & STRATFON - MODEL NUMBER 422437, TYPE NUMBER 1256-01 DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION PART N O o Motor .. Starting (inc Key No s 394891 Armature Group (lnc Key No's 394808 13.
- Page 49 AttachmentsThat Addto the Usefulnessof Your CraftsmanGardenTractor Sears offers a widevariety ofattachments thatfit yourtractor.Many ofthesearelisted below withbriefexplanations of howtheycanhelp you.This list wascurrent at the time ofpublication: h owever, i t maychange in futureyears-- moreattachments m aybe added,changes (including changes in thestocknumber)maybe madein theseattachments, orsome maynolongerbe availabTe. Mostoftheseattachments do not requireadditional h itchesorconversTon kits (thosethatdo areindicated) and aredesigned foreasyattachingand detaching.
- Page 50 WHEELWEIGHTS provide stability, reduce tearingoftuffwhenmoving onhills, s topping, turning, s tarting. Provides extraweight f ortractionto pull low-loads,lawnvac. Requiredfor snow removal.For plowing: onein front frame,one/n right rear tire, two on left reartire. For snowblower o r dozerblade:one on right rear tire, one on left reartire.55 pounds° StockNo. 71-26234.(Frontor rear mountingframebracket StockNo. 71- 26235_) CHEVRON TIRESfor extratraction.
- Page 51 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RiDE UP AND DOWN HILL ACROSS HILL SIGHTING GUIDE =_=== SIGHT HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH LINE. TREE Operate your Tractor down face slopes (not greater than 15°}; never across face. Make {urns gradu- ally...
- Page 52 CRRFTSMRN GT 78HP TWIN OWNERS - 44"" MOWER MANUAL TRACTOR MODEL NO. The Model Number will be found on the Model P/ate Iocat ed under 917.255919 the seat. Always provide the Model Number when requesting service or repair parts for' your" Garden Tractor, All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Service Center/Departments...