Craftsman 917.254421 Owner's Manual

lJ 1/ L/SE_ARSMODEL NO.917.254420917.254421Caution:Read and FollowAll Safety RuBesAnd instructionsBefore OperatingThis EquipmentGT2OHP6 SPEEDGARDENTWI

ASSEMBL YPRIMARYMANDRELMOWER DRIVEBELTFRONTSUSPENSIONBRACKETFIGURE 9GAUGEWHEEL\GAUGE /WHEELBARRETAINER-_- SPRINGBRACKETPARALLELLINKASSEMBLY6_ Mower In

OPERA TIONKNOW YOUR TRACTORREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR If you understand the machine andits operation, you will

OPERA TIONENGINEd Place attachment clutch switch (page 11) in 'DIS-ENGAGED positione . Move throttle contro!(page 11)to "'S"° (slo

e. Pluc¢ g,:ar ;hi't lever in "'N' neutral(page 11)f. Place range shift lever in "N"" neutral position(page 1 1/OPE

OPERA TIONGEARSHIFT THROTTLEFUNCTIONNormalMowingHeavyMowing12H _ or 3L _1H or 2Lmsnow I LRemovalTilling 1L SLOWDozing 1LFASTSLOW-FASTGrading 2LTranspo

To keep your tractor running better,longer, perform necessary service usingthe foflowing maintenance schedule:BEFORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION,ADJUSTMENT

MAINTENANCESHIFTCOVER\Recommended SAE Viscosity GradesDetermine temperature expected before next oil change,All oil must meet A.P,L, service classific

f _Engage parking brake to hold clutch/brake pedalin position. If belt begins to move after engagingparking brake, depress clutch/brake pedal to nextn

MAINTENANCE3. Clean Battery and TerminalsCorrosion and dirt on thebattery and terminals cause thebattery to "leak" power and hinders the ope

7, Clean Air ScreenAir screen (Figs 26) must allow free-flow of air to pre-vent engine damage from overheating Clean with a wirebrush or compressed a#

3AFE' "Y RUL5S1 Know the controls and how to stop quickly_ READ THISOPERA TOR'S MANUAL and instructions furnished withattachments2 Do n

1_ Starting Your Tractor with a Weak Batteryif your battery is too low to start the engine, it shouldbe recharged If "jumper cables" arre us

ADJUSTMENTELECTRICa Start the engine and allow it to warm up thoroughly(at least ! 0 minutes )b, Loosen clamp screw so throttle cable is free tomove (

REPAAND ADJUSTMENTCd.e.f.Place belt around transaxle pulley "V" part ofbelt should engage transaxle pulley,Make sure "V'" par

REPAAADJUSTMENTFIGURE 39SCREWFIG URE 40FIGURE 41)_; O _ N_ "9, Fuse ReplacementReplace with 30 amp automotive - type, plug-infuse, Fuses can be p

REPAIR AND ADJUSTMENTFront to Rear Mower AdjustmentMove attachment to full "'UP" position After levelingside to side, measure bottom of

REPAIRHEX HEAD HEAT --'-'_4 ITREATED BOLT _!_GRADE 5 _ FIGURE 4916. Blade ReplacementIt is not necessary to remove mower from tractor forbla

TROUBLESHOOTINGPOSSIBLE CAUSEENGINE MISSES OR LACKS POWERENGINE OVERHEATSNO LIGHTSINDICATOR LIGHTS LITUNSATISFACTORY MOWER PERFORMANCEUNEVEN DISTRIBUT

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears GT20HP Garden Tractor. It has been designed, engineeredand manufactured to give you the best possible depe

INDEXAAdjustments:Brake 16Carburetor 20Electric Clutch 21Gauge Wheels 73Motion Drive Belt 22Mower Drive Belt 10MowerFron t- To -Rear 24Side-To-Side 23

ASSEMBL YKnow Your TractorREAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR GARDEN TRACTOR° If you unders-tand the machine and its operation, you w

ASSEMBL YASSEMBL YLOCA TIONBA TTERYBA TTER YTERMINALSSUSPENSIONARMSSEATPARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZEGAUGEWHEELS(2) Lockwasher, 1/4 Int/Ext Tooth©

To assembleandadjustyourtractoryouwill need:ti _I (2) 7/16" wrenches (2) 1/2'" wrenches(1) 3/4" wrench Tire Pressure Gauge(1) 9/16

ASSEMBL YSTEERING WHEEL CAPHEX BOLT ----------LOCKWASHER2 - 3t8" DIA,, WASHERSTEERING WHEELSTEERINGWHEEL ADAPTERSTEERING SHAF_FIGURE 3BATTERYCOMP

ASSEMBL YPOSITIVE TERMINAL MUST BE CON-NECTED FIRST TO PREVENT SPARKSFROM ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING°d,,Connect RED battery cable to positive (+) bat-tery t