Page 2 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
A LOOK FOR THIS SYfWBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAU TIONS. IT MEANS - ATTENTION! BE COME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN VOLVED. 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 PERFORMA...
Page 3 - ELECTRIC START RIDING EQUIPMENT
CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Garden Tractor. It has been designed, engineered and you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Service Department We have competent, well- trained technicians and the proper tools to servtoe or repair this unit MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A Sea...
Page 4 - INDEX
INDEX A F Adjustments: Filter: Brake ................. ...... ........... .... 16 Air Cleaner ......... ............. . .... 17 Carburetor.. ............. .......... . ... 20 Fuel .... ....... ..... ........ .......... ..... 18 Mower Fuel: Front-To-Rear ...... ......... ... 22 Type ....................
Page 5 - ASSEMBLY; UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLY T 0 assemble and adjust your tractor you will need: (2) 7/16" Wrenches (1) 3/4'"' Wrench (1) 9/16" Wrench (1) 1/2" Wrench (1) 3/4" Socket (2) Ratchet wrench Tire Pressure Gauge Screwdriver Utility Knife 11/16 wrench NOTE: RIGHT HAND {R.H ) AND LEFT HAND (L.H.) ARE DETERM...
Page 8 - ASSEMBL
ASSEMBL FIGURES FIGURE 4 C O M P A R T M E N T NOTE POSITION FRONT WHEEL FORWARD, a Use a 3/4' wrench to remove lock nut. and 2 - 1/4 ' diameter washer (shown full size below) from steering column (Fig 31 3. Install Steering Wheel b. Position steering wheel over steering wheel insert (Fia 3). BARS O...
Page 10 - ff. Mower ana Drive Belt Installation
ASSEMBLY FIGURE 10 ff. Mower ana Drive Belt Installation INSTALL MOWER PARALLEL 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 NOTE: SMALLER END OF PARALLEL LINK MOUNTS ...
Page 11 - OPERATION
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...
Page 12 - OPERA TSOM
OPERA TSOM DIPSTICK FIGURE 12 KNOW HOW TO STOP YOUR TRAC TOR BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE. NOTE: REMOVE KEY WHEN LEAVING TRACTOR TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE: a. Push clutch/brake pedal into full “BRAKE"position (Fig b Move gear shift lever to "NEUTRAL"position (Fig. 15). c. Pl...
Page 13 - OPERA TION; CAUTSON; TO AVOID INJURY
NOTE: ALLOW ENGINE TO WARM UP FOR A FEW MINUTES BEFORE ENGAGING CLUTCH OF TRACTOR OR ATTACHMENT When restarting a warm engine, move throttle control midway between "S" (slow) and "F" (fast) positions Choke may not have ¡0 be used IMPORTANT BEFORE DRIVING THE TRACTOR. INSTALL MOWER OR...
Page 14 - OPERA; TÌON
OPERA TÌON b Drive so that dippings 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 distri bution of dippings and more uniform cutting, c W h e n m o w i n g l a r g e a r e a s ¡ F t g 1 7 ) . s t a r t b y t u r n i n ...
Page 15 - With Every Mowing; MAINTENANCE; Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades
To ke&p your tractor running better, longer, perform necessary service using the following maintenance schedule: A BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION AD JUSTMENT OR REPAIR: 1 PUSH TRACTOR CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL COMPLETELY INTO BRAKE POSITION 2 MOVE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO NEU TRAL" POSITION 3 PLACE PARK...
Page 17 - MAIMTEmMCE
Every SO Hours (Once a dMowing Season) (Operating in dusty conditions may require more frequent servicing.) 1 Check Battery a Battery acid level in each battery cell should be even with bottoms of tubes in cells (Fig 22). Add ONLY distilled water if necessary NOTE; DO NOT OVERFILL b Keep battery and...
Page 18 - Lubricate Steering and Front Wheels; Every WO Hours
MAINTENANCE Ain SCREEN HOSE C L A M P 5, Lubricate Steering and Front Wheels There is a grease fitting on each front wheel and axle spindle. Use a grease gun to give each grease fitting two shots of extreme pressure lubricating grease (available through your Sears Service Center)(Fig 241 6. Oil Pivo...
Page 19 - Lubrication
Lubrication MAINTENANCE REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT F O R A M Y A D J U S T M E N T S . I N S P E C T I O N O R M A I N T E N A N C E : ! P U S H T R A C T O R C L U T C H i B R A K E P E D A L C O M P L E T E L Y I N T O B R A K E P O S I T I O N 2 M O V E G E A R S H I F T L E V E R T O N E U T R A L ...
Page 25 - REPAIR
REPAIR & ADJUSTMENT WHEN MOUNTING TIRES, UNLESS BEADS ARE SEATED, OVER INFLATION CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION 12. Rear Wheel Replacement For rear wheel replacement, follow instructions under 'TIRE CARE, "page 24 Coat axis with grease to prevent corrosion or rust accumulation and eventual seizing o...
Page 26 - TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE / REMEDY (SEE INDEX) WILL NOT START Fid Tank with Gasoline. Check Fuel Line and Carburetor (clean If necessary). Replace Fuel Filter Use Fresh Fuel Recharge or replace Battery Check Wiring Replace Spark Plug(s) and adjust gap Drain and replace oil for proper temperature...
Page 27 - mouBLESHOOTim; SERVICE RECORD; DATES
mouBLESHOOTim UNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCE UNEVEN DISTRIBUTION OF CLIPPINGS 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 BladesReinstall Mower Blades with Top of Blade up Clean un...
Page 28 - SCHEMATIC; rtl
20 HP. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040 SCHEMATIC POSITION CIRCUIT OFF M-G ON B-L START B-S WIRING INSULATED CLIPS NOTE: If wiring insulated clips were removed for servicing of unit, they should be replaced to properly secure your wiring POSITION CIRCUIT OFF B&E, C&D O...
Page 29 - REPAIR PARTS; Harness - Light Socket
20 H.P, GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040 ELECTRICAL REPAIR PARTS 1 12319BX 2 STD551025 3 102476X 4 STDS32S75 5 121S37X 6 7603J 7 124654X 10 110859X 11 4152J 12 100541K 13 7192J 14 10444SX 15 4206J 16 4406R 18 109788X 19 10931OX 20 109081X 21 110712X 22 73680400 24 4799J 26 719...
Page 32 - DRIVE; MODEL
DRIVE REPAIR PARTS 20 HP. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040 16 10 15- 18
Page 35 - W n t
20 HP. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040 STEERING ASSEMBLY REPAIR PARTS KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO, NO NO ? 10581 OX Decal • Cap Steering Wheel 46 73901000 Nut. Lock. Flange 5/8-11 2 1007WL Insert, Steering Wheel 47 17490508 Screw, Hex Washer Thd Rolling 3 ...
Page 41 - ■ MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP. GARDEN TRACTOR - TRANSAXLE PEERLESS - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 AND 917.250040 ■ MODEL NUMBER 143-820-016 R ef. N o , P a rt N o . P a rt N a m e R ef. N o . P a rt N o . P a rt N a m e 1 770m Case, Transaxie 44 786131 Cap, Bearing 2 778253 Gear, Spur (15 teeth! 45 780165 Washer, F...
Page 44 - AIR INTAKE; IGNITION; fTl; ELECTRIC START
REPAIR PARTS 20 H.P. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 and 917.250040 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517 AIR INTAKE -13 19 EU— . 1 4 I S 1 8 1817 IGNITION _ 14 BREATHER & VENT 11^ t 10'^ 4 fTl m y ELECTRIC START BAFFLES & SHROUD
Page 46 - CARBURETOR
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP. GARDEN TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 and 917.250040 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517 CARBURETOR ® — 3 1 6-32 CYLiNDER HEAD EXHAUST LOW OIL PRESSURE CUTOUT 1 / 46
Page 48 - FLYWHEEL
REPAIR PARTS 20 HP. GARDEH TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 and 917,250040 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517 FLYWHEEL FUEL PUMP 10 / GOVERNOR PISTON & ROD 26 48
Page 50 - CRANKCASE
CRANKCASE REPAIR PARTS 20 HP. GAIRDEN TRACTOB - MODEL NUMBER 917.254460 and 917.250040 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER MV20S, 57517 0. ^10 KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO. NO. NO. NO. 1 X-82-2 “rM, hex. 5/16-18 (16)" 13 25 08610 “Screw, hex. flange 5/16-18x1- 2 52 468 12 “Washer, flat 5/16 (12)...
Page 51 - SERVICE NOTES
Page 55 - SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTIMG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIOM; ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,
SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTIMG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATIOM Ol U1 SIGHTINGGUIDE ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL :ìa>mvm>YYVmvnvvvnirmmv>yYymyvvyvvVYVVyv»»v>vvvvvytVvvmv»vvyvvvvvyvvvvvvvv»vvvvvy»»vvv»vvvyvmvvyvvvvvvvv>vvvv>vvvvvvvvvvv^ Operate your Tractor up and down the fac...
Page 56 - SEARS; OWNER’S
SEARS .......... ................................. ............. ..................... ....... ..... .. ............... ........ .............. . ......... ... ......... . OWNER’S MANUAL 20.0 HP TWIN ELECTRIC START 44" MOWER DECK 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR MODEL NO. 917.254460 Each Tractor...