Sears 917.253721, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... Caution Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully GTV 16 TWIN VARIDRIVE GARDEN TRACTOR Assembly Installation Operation Repair Parts Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago Ill 60684 U S A another free manual from www searstractormanuals com ...

Page 2: ...ease of use ATTACHMENT VERSATILITY handles a large variety of Sears Yard and Garden Tractor Attachments including MANUAL OR ELECTRIC LIFT 44 INCH MOWER with three high lift blades to stand grass up for level cuts SELF POWERED ROTO TILLER prepares soil for new lawns and gardens with a 30 inch wide tilling path OTHER SOIL TILLAGE ATTACHMENTS including Plow Disc Harrow Drag Harrow and Cultivator CHEV...

Page 3: ...sing or near roadways 25 When using any attachments never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the ve hicle while in operation 26 Handle gasoline with care it is highly flammable a Use approved gasoline containers b Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or fill the fuel tank indoors Wipe up spilled gasoline c Open doors if ...

Page 4: ...ELY IF ACCIDENTALLY IN CONTACT j_J WITH ELECTROLYTE b Check level of electrolyte after 30 minutes Add addi tional electrolyte if necessary NOTE TIGHTEN VENT CAPS SECURE LY c Charge Battery at a rate not exceeding three amperes for about two and one half hours DO NOT SMOKE FUMES FROM CHARG ED ELECTROLYTE ARE EXPLOSIVE d Neutralize excess electrolyte for disposal by adding to four inches of water in...

Page 5: ...K LEGAL REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS 1 Reduce Tire pressure to 14 pounds in front and 10 pounds in rear Tires Tires were overinflated for shipping pur poses 2 Seat position may be adjusted forward or backward by loosening Bolt in Seat Plate Fig 6 NOTE WHEN RE TIGHTENING BOLT AFTER ADJUSTMENT MAKE SURE SEAT PLATE HAS NOT TWISTED OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH SEAT SPRING INITIAL SERVICE NOT...

Page 6: ...NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT I THE PURPOSE OF THESE SWITCHES STARTING THE ENGINE 1 Place Attachment Clutch Lever in DISENGAGED position Fig 8 2 Push Clutch Brake Pedal fully into brake position Fig 9 3 Place Parking Brake Lever in ENGAGED position Fig 10 4 Place Gear Shift Control Lever in NEUTRAL start position Fig 10 5 Pull Choke out Fig 10 6 Move Throttle Control to midd...

Page 7: ...and reduce lift effort for heavier Attachments 3 Turn Adjustment Bolt counterclockwise to decrease lift effort for lighter Attachments 4 Retighten Jam Nut against Spring Bushing DO NOT ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SPRING EXTENSION WHEN USING LIGHT ATTACHMENTS SUCH AS MOWER ADJUST LIFT SPRING TO AID IN LIFT ING ATTACHMENT DON T OVER POWER SPRING STOPPING YOUR TRACTOR 1 Push Clutch Brake Pedal completely into...

Page 8: ...tractor check your Ammeter Fig 13 The needle should move towards the charging mark indicating the battery is being charged as you operate the tractor DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRES TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING BE FORE MAKING ANY INSPECTION AD JUSTMENT OR REPAIR EXCEPT CAR BURETOR DAILY MAINTENANCE Make sure all nuts on bolts are tight and cotter pins are secure Observe all safetY precautions Keep T...

Page 9: ... LIFE ALWAYS KEEP BELTS ADJUSTED PROPERLY START TRACTOR MOVEMENT WITH THROTTLE CONTROL IN MIDDLE POSITION ALWAYS REPLACE WITH SEARS BELTS 3 CHANGE ENGINE OIL Changing Oil after the first two hours will help eliminate break in residue which might be damaging to your Engine NOTE BE CAREFUL NOT TO ALLOW DIRT TO ENTER THE ENGINE WHEN CHANGING OIL a Drain Oil with Engine warm Unscrew Oil Drain Plug Fig...

Page 10: ...ibute evenly and squeeze out excess f Check Paper Cartridge Replace if excessively dirty g Reassemble Paper Cartridge and re position on Tractor NOTE NEVER RUN ENGINE WITH AIR CLEANER RE MOVED 2 CLEAN AIR SCREEN Air Screen Fig 22 must allow free flow of air to prevent Engine damage from overheating Clean with a wire brush compressed air or water pressure to remove dirt chaff stubborn dried gum and...

Page 11: ... Wheel so that U Joint Grease Fitting is exposed Fig 24 c Using a Grease Gun give Fitting two shots of Extreme Pressure Lubricating Grease Amdex No 1 or equivalent available at your Sears Service Center 4 MUFFLER Do not operate the tractor without a Muffler Fig 22 or tamper with the exhaust system Damaged Mufflers or spark arresters could create a fire hazard Inspect periodi cally and replace if n...

Page 12: ...e Relief Valve R H side of Transaxle Fig 27 Inset may be held open to allow Transaxle to fill more quickly d Check Pressure Relief Valve It should spring completely closed when pulled out by hand and released e Reposition wheel Secure with Hub Bolts AS NEEDED 1 TOE IN ADJUSTMENT If any parts in Frent Axle or Steering Mechanism are being replaced T ie Rod adjustment is required a Loosen Jam Nuts Fi...

Page 13: ...e clockwise closing finger tight ONLY and then turn counterclockwise 1 1 2 turns CAUTION Valves may be damaged if turned in too far REFER TO STARTING THE ENGINE PAGE 4 b Start Engine and allow to warm for five minutes Make final adjustments with Engine running With Throttle Control in SLOW position hold Throttle Lever against Idle Stop and set Idle Speed Adjusting Screw to give an engine speed of ...

Page 14: ...RY AND TERMINALS Corrosion and dirt on the Battery and Terminals cause the Battery to leak power and hinders the operation of the charger a Remove the Battery from the T ractor and wash with four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water NOTE BE CAREFU L NOT TO GET THE SODA SOLUTION INTO THE CELLS Rinse the Battery with plain water dry and reinstall on Tractor b Clean terminals and cable e...

Page 15: ... and Carburetor clean if necessary Check for fault and replace Fuse Recharge or replace Battery Check Wiring and Spark Plug Place Throttle Control in fast position Fig 10 and run starter several times to clear out gas Remove and clean Fig 28 Remove and clean Fig 21 Replace Spark Plug and adjust gap Fig 26 Recharge or replace Check the wiring and Spark Plug Drain Fuel Tank and Carburetor use fresh ...

Page 16: ...TNESS OF THE LIGHTS WILL CHANGE WITH THE ENGINE SPEED AT IDLE SPEED THE LIGHTS WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP THE LIGHTS WILL BE COME THEIR BRIGHTEST WIRING INSULATED CLIPS If Insulated Clips were removed for ser vicing of unit they should be replaced to properly secure your wiring There are four Insulated Clips on your Tractor IGNITION SWITCH STD365400 POSITION CIRCUIT OFF M G ON B L START ...

Page 17: ...0 UNC Tube 1 2 I D X 5 8 O D X 38 Clip Insulated Switch Lift Plate Up Down 47 12 KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO NO 30 7319R Lockwasher Int Tooth 31 1615P Washer 15 32 x 3 4 x 16 Ga 32 9433R Ammeter 33 6009J Bracket Ammeter 34 6951J Washer7 32x 1 2x 18Ga 35 6953J Nut No 10 32 UNF 36 5320R Clip Insulated 37 6497J Switch Light 38 7682R Plate On Off 39 7320R Nut Hex Face 40 7192J Tie Cable 41 4406R Switch Ig...

Page 18: ... REPAIR PARTS CHASSIS FENDER AND DASHBOARD O l SEARS GTV 16 TWIN MODEL NUMBER 917 253721 47 4 6 H H G G G 7 8 36 another free manual from www searstractormanuals com ...

Page 19: ...t Rest L H Drawbar Assembly Decal Reflector R H Decal Reflector L H Seat Rail Frame L H Panel Side L H Decal Clutch Brake Brace Grill L H Guard Belt Main Dr Decal Shift Plate Decal Instruction Decal Clutch Attachment Screw Cross Recess Pan Hd No 8 18 Hi lox 1 2 Fastener Push On Screw Hex Slotted Hd Parkerized Self Tapping Type AB No 12 x 1 2 Bolt Hex Finished 3 8 16 x 1 Washer 13 32 x 7 8 x 13 Ga ...

Page 20: ...REPAIR PARTS STEERING 46 rL 39 38 t SEARSGTV 3 NUMBER 917 253721 16 TWIN MODEL 18 10 another free manual from www searstractormanuals com ...

Page 21: ... 20 677H998 Bellcrank Assembly 21 1616P Washer29 32x 1 1 4x 16Ga 23 5293J Drag Link 24 STD551137 Lockwasher 3 8 25 STD541137 Nut Hex 3 8 24 UNF 26 673A15 Tie Rod 27 678H449 U Joint Assembly 28 4552P Screw Set Hex Forged Socket 3 8 16 UNC x 1 2 29 3945J Pinion Steering 30 9858M1 Key Woodruff 3 16 x 5 8 31 8839R Bracket Support Steering 32 6842M Fitting Grease 33 677H997 Sector Assembly 34 STD523707...

Page 22: ...p REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN MODEL NUMBER 917 253721 CLUTCH BRAKE N c 102 A B C 23 37 10 24 94 71 D E F G H J L 38 54 56 58 68 47 10 u 47 47 F 36 another free manual from www searstractormanuals com ...

Page 23: ...ear 17 678H4 Arm Brake 3 8 16 UNC x 1 95 3640J Tire Rear 23 x 8 50 12 18 2228M Key Woodruff 3 16 x 3 4 57 678H309 Pulley Ground Drive 96 795R Tire Valve 19 5142H Pin Roll 3 16 x 1 1 4 58 STD523115 Bolt Hex Finished 99 5349J Bracket Interlock Switch 20 678H392 Shaft Pedal Foot 5 16 18 UNC x 1 1 2 Gr 5 100 67P Bolt Carriage Sq Neck 21 8883R Cover Pedal Foot 59 9439M Knob Control 5 16 18 UNC x 3 4 Gr...

Page 24: ...REPAIR PARTS VARIDRIVE SYSTEM SEARS GTV 16 TWIN MODEL 22 NUMBER 917 253721 another free manual from www searstractormanuals com ...

Page 25: ...58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 73 74 75 76 76A 77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 5324J 678H16 9038R 7222J 2876H STD541237 678H450 1615P STD560907 678H394 51 42H 6102J 7112J 4939M 7014J 678H470 8330H 4551P 2876H 2895H 4901J 1558P 2505P 678H395 5328J 678H445 6533J STD533707 STD523707 STD533710 1676P 28P STD5237 10 3444P STD541410 STD522505 STD551 125 STD523107 575P STD523717 1582J...

Page 26: ...EPAIR PARTS TRANSAXLE 7 V 16 TWIN MODEL SEARS GT NUMBER 917 253721 10 22 24 9 25 26 28 d 31 _ 9 10 81 8 66 86 ___ 87 88 89 90 91 94 v 97 24 7 13 42 24 another free manual from www searstractormanuals com ...

Page 27: ...eal 72 4193R Input Shaft 25 992R1 Sintered Iron Bearing 73 4201R Low Speed Pinion 26 6216H Shift Fork Shaft 74 STD581062 E Ring 27 6262H Shift Fork R H 75 1153R Reverse Idler Gear 28 217J Expansion Plug 76 7392H Reverse Idler Thrust Washer 30 5855H Pressure Relief Valve 77 5529H Needle Bearing 31 633A65 Gearcase and Bearings R H 78 STD541031 Hex Nut 5 16 18 UNC Inc Key No s 17 18 25 33 79 1167R Se...

Page 28: ...REPAIR PARTS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN MODEL NUMBER 917 253721 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 402417 TYPE NUMBER 0660 01 AIR CLEANER CARBURETOR GROUP I I 70 51 26 53 24 another free manual from www searstractormanuals com ...

Page 29: ...ver Throttle 47 261395 Spring Pump 16 91920 Screw Mach Fil Hd 8 32 x 5 8 48 270988 Diaphragm 17 26157 Spring Throttle Adj 49 221377 Cap Spring 18 271008 Gasket Carburetor Body 50 222615 Cover Diaphragm 19 298514 Float Carburetor 51 93829 Screw Diaphragm Cover 20 230896 Pin Float Hinge 52 271271 Element Air Cleaner 21 299096 Valve Fuel Inlet 53 271411 Gasket Air Cleaner 22 394352 Body lower Carb 54...

Page 30: ...TS SEARS GTV 16 TWIN MODEL NUMBER 917 253721 ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 402417 TYPE NUMBER 0660 01 CYLINDER CRANKSHAFT AND ENGINE BASE GROUP 53 35 11 53 0 27 71 28 1 13 20 another free manual from www searstractormanuals com ...

Page 31: ...e 18 93847 Screw Crankcase Cover Mtg Sem 53 93851 Retainer E Ring 19 394955 Piston Assembly Standard 54 394396 Crank Governor 19 394956 Piston Assembly 010 O S 55 66538 Elbow Spark Plug 19 394957 Piston Assembly 020 O S 56 91540 Key Pulley 19 394958 Piston Assembly 030 O S 57 61760 Key Flywheel 20 394959 Ring Set Piston Standard 58 220863 Washer 20 394960 Ring Set Piston 010 O S 59 222773 Washer T...

Page 32: ... 13 392934 Back Plate Ass y 2 394200 Muffler Exhaust 14 222776 Bracket Muffler 3 261409 Locknut Muffler 15 231162 Connector Muffler 4 392681 Housing Blower 16 392991 Cover Ass y Air 5 93158 Screw Sem 17 392992 Cover Ass y Air 6 222981 Shield Heat 18 393025 Rear Insert Ass y 11 93876 Screw Sem 19 222775 Frame Air Guide 12 93777 Screw Hex Hd Back Plate to Cylinder 30 14 another free manual from www ...

Page 33: ...embly 19 90366 Lockwasher 6 393362 Alternator Harness Ass y 20 91162 Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 7 393456 Diode and Connector Ass y 21 393254 Kit Pinion Spring 8 93621 Screw Sem 22 93754 Roll Pin 9 391362 Gear Flywheel Ring Inc Mtg Parts 23 92674 Screw Hex Hd 10 393474 Stator Alternator 24 212418 Fan Booster 11 19203 Puller Flywheel Optional Equipment 25 22906 Lock Flywheel Nut 12 390837 Armature...

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Page 35: ...SERVICE NOTES 33 7870J 5 8 81 Printed in U S A another free manual from www searstractormanuals com ...

Page 36: ...s listed herein may be ordered from any SEARS ROE BUCK AND CO retail or catalog store WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PA RTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION e THE PART NUMBER e THE F ART DESCRIPTION e THE MODEL NUMBER e THE NAME OF MERCHANDISE If the parts you need are not stocked locally your order will be electronically transmitted to a Sears Repair Parts Distribu tion Center for expedited handling S...

Page 37: ...e Flat Idler C with Hub to R H side of tractor Place Belt H on Flat Idler C Install Washer D and Belt Guide J Secure with new Hex Nut K shipped with kit NOTE ASSEMBLE NEW BELT GUIDE J IN A STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN POSITION FIG 3 CONTINUE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN YOUR OWNERS MANUAL UNDER BELT REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST PARTS SHIPPED WITH THIS KIT FIG 4 KEY PART NO NO 1 5262J 2 ioo775L 3 5394H 100834X DESC...