BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE
CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL
• The engine in your tractor has been |
shipped, from the factory, already filled |
with summer weight oil. |
TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move fuel from the tank to the engine.
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723
GROUND DRIVE
• | Check engine oil with tractor on level |
| ground. |
• | Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe |
| clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw |
| cap tight, wait for a few seconds, |
| remove and read oil level. If neces- |
| sary, add oil until “FULL” mark on |
| dipstick is reached. Do not overfill. |
• | For cold weather operation you should |
| change oil for easier starting (See “OIL |
| VISCOSITY CHART” in the Mainte- |
| nance section of this manual). |
• | To change engine oil, see the Mainte- |
| nance section in this manual. |
ADD GASOLINE
•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-
ness.
IMPORTANT: When operating in temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to help insure good cold weather starting. 
WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine problems, the fuel system should be emptied before storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instructions for additional information. Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.
CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline near an open flame.
•Sit on seat in operating position, depress clutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.
•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.
•Move attachment clutch to “DISEN- GAGED” position.
•Move throttle control to choke position. NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting procedures below.
•Insert key into ignition and turn key clockwise to “START” position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter continuously for more than fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine does not start after several attempts, move throttle control to fast position, wait a few minutes and try again. If engine still does not start, move the throttle control back to the choke position and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and above)
•When engine starts, move the throttle control to the fast position.
•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke as described above.
COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)
•When engine starts, allow engine to run with the throttle control in the choke position until the engine runs roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This may require an engine
•The attachments can also be used during the engine
NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32
F)the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted for best engine perfor- mance. See “TO ADJUST CARBURE- TOR” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
KEY | PART |
|
NO. | NO. | DESCRIPTION |
1 | – – – – | Transaxle Peerless |
|
| (Order parts from transaxle |
|
| manufacturer) |
2 | 146682 | Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc |
3123666X Pulley Transaxle 18/20" tires
412000028 Ring Retainer #
5121520X Strap Torque 30 Degrees
617060512 Screw
7162240 Bracket Saddle Shift T/a
8131679 Rod Shf Sdl LY/YT Str Blk
1076020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 Cad
11105701X Washer Plate Shf
1219151216 Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16ga
1374550412 Bolt
1410040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4
1874780616 Bolt Fin Hex
1973800600 Nut Lock
21106933X Knob Rd
22130804 Rod Brake Blk Zinc 26 840
2473350600 Nut Hex Jam
25106888X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc
2619131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16x16 Ga
2776020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad
28145204 Rod Brake Parking Lt/Yt
29 | 71673 | Cap Brake Parking |
30 | 130807 | Bracket Mtg Transaxle |
32 | 74760512 | Bolt Fin Hex |
34 | 155071 | Shaft Asm Pedal Foot |
35120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id
3619211616 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 16 Ga
37 | 1572H | Pin Roll 3/16 x 1" |
38 | 131494 | Pulley Idler Flat |
39 | 72110622 | Bolt Rdhd |
|
| Gr. 5 |
40 | 4470J | Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp |
41 | 165838 | Keeper Belt Idler |
42 | 19131312 | Washer 13/32 x 13/16x12 Ga |
47127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic
48154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grn Drv Stl
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
49123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring
5074760624 Bolt Hex Hd
5173680600 Nut Crownlock
5273680500 Nut Lock
53105710X Link Clutch 7 66
55105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75
5674760620 Bolt Fin Hex
57 | 130801 | |
59 | 169691 | Keeper Belt Center Span |
61 | 17060612 | Screw |
62 | 8883R | Cover Pedal Blk Round |
63 | 140186 | Pulley Engine |
6471170764 Bolt Hex
6510040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl
|
| Spr 7/16 |
66 | 154778 | Keeper Belt Engine |
70 | 134683 | Guide Belt Mower Drive RH |
72 | 19132012 | Washer 13/32 |
74 | 137057 | Spacer Axle |
75121749X Washer 25/32 x1 1/4 x 16 Ga
7612000001
77123583X Key Square 2 0 x 1845/ 1865
78121748X Washer 25/32 x
792228M Key Woodruff #9 3/16 x 3/4
96 | 4497H | Retainer Spring |
112 | 19091210 | Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga |
113 | 127285X | Strap Torque |
116 | 72110610 | Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck |
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| |
145 | 74490540 | Bolt Hex Flghd |
150 | 165850 | Bushing Bellcrank Grd. Drive |
151 | 19133210 | Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga |
170 | 165849 | Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear |
202 | 72110612 | Bolt Carr Sh |
|
| Gr. 5 |
204 | 17060516 | Screw |
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S. inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm
14 | 35 |