•Service and Adjustments •Repair Parts
•Assembly •Operation •Customer Responsibilities
MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 OWNERS MANUAL
SAFETY IS INVOLVED
SAFETY RULES
accidental starting when setting up
transporting, adjusting or making repairs
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY RULES
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
AND ATTACHMENTS
ENGINE
Parts Bag contents shown full size
CONTENTS OF
Parts bag contents not shown full size
HARDWARE PACK
ASSEM BLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
ASSEMBLY
PREPARE BATTERY See Figs. 2A and 2B
INSTALL SEAT See Fig.
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi
INSTALL BATTERY See Figs. 4 and
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Figs. 7A & 7B
CHECKLIST
guard when attaching mulcher plate
TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DISCHARGING
CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold engine
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
See Fig.
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig.
PUSHINTO _\
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig.
TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 8 and
OPERATION
fii AcAuieverenIioiiii.
ADD GASOLINE
TO START ENGINE See Fig.
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
MOWING TIPS
OPERATION
FIG.
SE.V.C
CHART
O TES
CUSTOMER
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
BATTERY See Fig.
GRADE8
TRACTOR
ENGINE
CLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig.
TRANSAXLE COOLING
TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID
ENGINE OIL FILTER
CLEANING
MUFFLER
SPARK PLUGS
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig.
Place motion control lever in neutral N position
SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
FIG. BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH
ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE AND
TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig.
ADJUSTM
SERVICE
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER See Fig.
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER
•Raise hood •Unsnap headlight wire connector
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig.
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE AND
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig. 33 &
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig.
STORAGE
BATTERY
OTHER
FUEL SYSTEM
PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
CAUSE
CORRECTION
PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
CAUSE
CORRECTION
SERVICE NOTES
SWITCH
SCHEMATIC
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
42 24
KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
REPAIR PARTS
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
PART
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
DRIVE
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
KEY PART NO. NO
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
DRIVE
REPAIR PARTS
STEERING ASSEMBLY
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4x 16 Gauge
Spindle Assembly, RH
Ring, Klip Bearing Link, Drag Washer, Lock
Nut, Hex, Fin. 3/8-24UNF
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Spark Arrester
43 4218
7 35 1 38 14 130 2581 26 17
REPAIR PARTS
8122439X
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
ENGINE
_.--.--
SEAT ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
WHEELS & TIRES
DECALS
Tire
REPAIR PARTS
4 6 6
MOWER LIFT 28 26 23 7 8 41 37 38 40
4 12 13 19
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REPAIR PARTS
MOWER LIFT
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
PART
MOWER DECK
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
75 74 73
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REPAIR PARTS
1 inch =
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
MOWER DECK
REPAIR PARTS
HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
58 90 53 52 40 68 3 6_ 69 62 14 4 3 24 36
PART
REPAIR PARTS
PART
DESCRIPTION
BREATHER AND VENT J
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
AIR INTAKE
_34 _ 35 _---
CARBU RETOR J
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
DIPSTICK
o-,I
CRANKSHAFT
ELECTRIC STARTER
Gasket, Exhaust
Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
SERVICE NOTES
SERVICE NOTES
SERVICE NOTES
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL
SIGHTING GUIDE
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE
15 MAX
OWNERS MANUAL
IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS
MODEL NO.
18 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START
•Service and Adjustments •Repair Parts
•Assembly •Operation •Customer Responsibilities
MODEL NUMBER 917.252710 OWNERS MANUAL
SAFETY IS INVOLVED
SAFETY RULES
accidental starting when setting up
transporting, adjusting or making repairs
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
SAFETY RULES
CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
MAINTENANCE
ACCESSORIES
AND ATTACHMENTS
ENGINE
Parts Bag contents shown full size
CONTENTS OF
Parts bag contents not shown full size
HARDWARE PACK
ASSEM BLY
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON
BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID
HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR
ASSEMBLY
PREPARE BATTERY See Figs. 2A and 2B
INSTALL SEAT See Fig.
INSTALL BATTERY See Figs. 4 and
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Do not short battery termi
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
CHECKLIST
ASSEMBLY
INSTALL MULCHER PLATE See Figs. 7A & 7B
guard when attaching mulcher plate
CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold engine
LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off
OPERATION
KNOW YOUR TRACTOR
TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT See Fig.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
See Fig
TO SET PARKING BRAKE See Fig.
PUSHINTO _\
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
TO OPERATE MOWER See Fig.
TO TRANSPORT See Figs. 8 and
OPERATION
fii AcAuieverenIioiiii.
ADD GASOLINE
TO START ENGINE See Fig.
MOWING TIPS
OPERATION
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
FIG.
SE.V.C
CHART
O TES
CUSTOMER
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
BATTERY See Fig.
GRADE8
TRACTOR
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CLEAN AIR SCREEN See Fig.
ENGINE
TRANSAXLE COOLING
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CLEANING
ENGINE OIL FILTER
MUFFLER
TO INSTALL MOWER See Fig.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE MOWER See Fig.
Place motion control lever in neutral N position
SERVICE
AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
FIG.
ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE AND
TO ADJUST BRAKE See Fig.
TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT See Fig.
ADJUSTM
SERVICE
TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER See Fig
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY See Fig.
See Fig.
ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE AND
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY See Fig.
•Raise hood •Unsnap headlight wire connector
ADJUSTMENTS
SERVICE AND
TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE See Fig. 33 &
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR See Fig.
STORAGE
BATTERY
TRACTOR
ENGINE
PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
CAUSE
CORRECTION
PROBLEM
TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS
CAUSE
CORRECTION
SERVICE NOTES
SWITCH
SCHEMATIC
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
NOTE IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
42 24
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
ELECTRICAL
KEY PART NO. NO.DESCRIPTION
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
PART
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
DRIVE
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
DRIVE
KEY PART NO. NO
STEERING ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
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STEERING ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
Spindle Assembly, RH
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
Spark Arrester
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
ENGINE
KEY PART NO. NO
SEAT ASSEMBLY
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
_.--.--
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
DECALS
WHEELS & TIRES
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
MOWER LIFT 28 26 23 7 8 41 37 38 40
4 6 6
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
MOWER LIFT
PART
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
MOWER DECK
75 74 73
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
MOWER DECK
KEY PART NO. NO
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER
PART
REPAIR PARTS
PART
DESCRIPTION
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REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
BREATHER AND VENT J 10
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
CARBU RETOR J
_34 _ 35 _---
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
o-,I
REPAIR PARTS
TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER
DIPSTICK
TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER
REPAIR PARTS
Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8
Gasket, Exhaust
SERVICE NOTES
SERVICE NOTES
SERVICE NOTES
ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL
SIGHTING GUIDE
SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH SKY LINE OR TREE
15 MAX
MODEL NO.
IF YOU NEED REPAIR SERVICE OR PARTS
18 HP TWIN CYLINDER ELECTRIC START
3 in One Convertible 42 MOWER