•Service and Adjustments •Repair Parts
•Assembly •Operation •Customer Responsibilities
MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 OWNERS MANUAL
SAFETY RULES
SAFETY IS INVOLVED
accidental starting when setting up
transporting, adjusting or making repairs
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
ACCESSORIES
MAINTENANCE
AND ATTACHMENTS
ENGINE
CONTENTS OF
Parts Bag contents shown full size
Parts bag contents not shown full size
HARDWARE PACK
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
ASSEM BLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY See Figs. 2A and 2B
INSTALL SEAT See Fig.
INSTALL BATTERY See Figs. 4 and
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
CHECKLIST
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Figs. 7A & 7B
guard when attaching mulcher plate
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off
CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold engine
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig.
See Fig.
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
PUSHINTO _\
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig.
TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 8 and
fii AcAuieverenIioiiii.
OPERATION
ADD GASOLINE
TO START ENGINE See Fig.
MOWING TIPS
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
OPERATION
FIG.
CHART
SE.V.C
O TES
CUSTOMER
BATTERY See Fig.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
GRADE8
TRACTOR
CLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig.
ENGINE
TRANSAXLE COOLING
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
CLEANING
ENGINE OIL FILTER
MUFFLER
SPARK PLUGS
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig.
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig.
Place motion control lever in neutral N position
AND ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
FIG. BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig.
SERVICE
ADJUSTM
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER See Fig.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig.
•Raise hood •Unsnap headlight wire connector
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig. 33 &
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig.
BATTERY
STORAGE
OTHER
FUEL SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
SERVICE NOTES
SCHEMATIC
SWITCH
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
ELECTRICAL
42 24
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION
REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
REPAIR PARTS
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
PART
DESCRIPTION
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
DRIVE
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
KEY PART NO. NO
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
Spindle Assembly, RH
Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4x 16 Gauge
Ring, Klip Bearing Link, Drag Washer, Lock
Nut, Hex, Fin. 3/8-24UNF
Spark Arrester
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
ENGINE
SEAT ASSEMBLY
_.--.--
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
DECALS
WHEELS & TIRES
Tire
REPAIR PARTS
MOWER LIFT 28 26 23 7 8 41 37 38 40
4 6 6
4 12 13 19
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MOWER LIFT
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
PART
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
MOWER DECK
75 74 73
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1 inch =
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
MOWER DECK
HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
58 90 53 52 40 68 3 6_ 69 62 14 4 3 24 36
REPAIR PARTS
PART
PART
DESCRIPTION
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BREATHER AND VENT J
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
AIR INTAKE
CARBU RETOR J
_34 _ 35 _---
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
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DIPSTICK
CRANKSHAFT
ELECTRIC STARTER
Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8
Gasket, Exhaust
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
SERVICE NOTES
SERVICE NOTES
SERVICE NOTES
SIGHTING GUIDE
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE
15 MAX
IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS
OWNERS MANUAL
MODEL NO.
18 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START
•Service and Adjustments •Repair Parts
•Assembly •Operation •Customer Responsibilities
MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 OWNERS MANUAL
SAFETY RULES
SAFETY IS INVOLVED
accidental starting when setting up
transporting, adjusting or making repairs
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CONTENTS
SAFETY RULES
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
ACCESSORIES
MAINTENANCE
AND ATTACHMENTS
ENGINE
CONTENTS OF
Parts Bag contents shown full size
Parts bag contents not shown full size
HARDWARE PACK
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
ASSEM BLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
ASSEMBLY
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
PREPARE BATTERY See Figs. 2A and 2B
INSTALL SEAT See Fig.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL BATTERY See Figs. 4 and
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
ASSEMBLY
CHECKLIST
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Figs. 7A & 7B
guard when attaching mulcher plate
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off
CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold engine
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig.
See Fig
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
PUSHINTO _\
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig.
TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 8 and
fii AcAuieverenIioiiii.
OPERATION
ADD GASOLINE
TO START ENGINE See Fig.
OPERATION
MOWING TIPS
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
FIG.
CHART
SE.V.C
O TES
CUSTOMER
BATTERY See Fig.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
GRADE8
TRACTOR
CLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE
TRANSAXLE COOLING
CLEANING
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
ENGINE OIL FILTER
MUFFLER
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig.
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig.
Place motion control lever in neutral N position
AND ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
FIG.
SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig.
SERVICE
ADJUSTM
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER See Fig
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig.
See Fig.
SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig.
•Raise hood •Unsnap headlight wire connector
SERVICE AND
ADJUSTMENTS
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig. 33 &
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig.
BATTERY
STORAGE
TRACTOR
ENGINE
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
SERVICE NOTES
SCHEMATIC
SWITCH
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
ELECTRICAL
42 24
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
ELECTRICAL
KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
PART
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
DRIVE
KEY PART NO. NO
REPAIR PARTS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
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REPAIR PARTS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
Spindle Assembly, RH
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
Spark Arrester
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
ENGINE
KEY PART NO. NO
REPAIR PARTS
SEAT ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
_.--.--
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
DECALS
WHEELS & TIRES
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
MOWER LIFT 28 26 23 7 8 41 37 38 40
4 6 6
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
MOWER LIFT
PART
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
MOWER DECK
75 74 73
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
MOWER DECK
KEY PART NO. NO
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
PART
PART
DESCRIPTION
REPAIR PARTS
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TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
BREATHER AND VENT J 10
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
CARBU RETOR J
_34 _ 35 _---
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
o-,I
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
DIPSTICK
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8
Gasket, Exhaust
SERVICE NOTES
SERVICE NOTES
SERVICE NOTES
SIGHTING GUIDE
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE
15 MAX
IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS
MODEL NO.
18 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START
3 in One Convertible 42 MOWER