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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.
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.
• 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 warm-up period from several
seconds to several minutes, depend-
ing on the temperature.
• The attachments can also be used
during the engine warm-up period.
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.
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.
• 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.
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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 259723
GROUND DRIVE
1 – – – – Transaxle Peerless 206-545C
(Order parts from transaxle
manufacturer)
2 146682 Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc
3 123666X Pulley Transaxle 18/20" tires
4 12000028 Ring Retainer # 5100-62
5 121520X Strap Torque 30 Degrees
6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
7 162240 Bracket Saddle Shift T/a
8 131679 Rod Shf Sdl LY/YT Str Blk
10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 Cad
11 105701X Washer Plate Shf
12 19151216 Washer 15/32 x 3/4 x 16ga
13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28unf Gr8 W/Patch
14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4
18 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr.5
19 73800600 Nut Lock 3/8-16 Unc
21 106933X Knob Rd 1/2-13 Plstc Thds
22 130804 Rod Brake Blk Zinc 26 840
24 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc
25 106888X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc
26 19131316 Washer
13/32 x 13/16x16 Ga
27 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad
28 145204 Rod Brake Parking Lt/Yt
29 71673 Cap Brake Parking
30 130807 Bracket Mtg Transaxle
32 74760512 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4
34 155071 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot
35 120183X Bearing Nylon Blk 629 Id
36 19211616 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 3/8-16unc x 2-3/4
Gr. 5
40 4470J Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp
41 165838 Keeper Belt Idler
42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16x12 Ga
47 127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic
48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grn Drv Stl
49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring
50 74760624 Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-16uncx1-1/2
51 73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC
52 73680500 Nut Lock 5/16-18
53 105710X Link Clutch 7 66
55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75
56 74760620 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx1-1/4
57 130801 V-Belt Gd Drive
59 169691 Keeper Belt Center Span
61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4
62 8883R Cover Pedal Blk Round
63 140186 Pulley Engine
64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5
65 10040700 Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl
Spr 7/16
66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine
70 134683 Guide Belt Mower Drive RH
72 19132012 Washer 13/32 x1-1/4 x 12 Ga
74 137057 Spacer Axle
75 121749X Washer 25/32 x1 1/4 x 16 Ga
76 12000001 E-ring #5133-75
77 123583X Key Square 2 0 x 1845/ 1865
78 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16ga
79 2228M 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
3/8-16 x 1.25
145 74490540 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5
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 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
Gr. 5
204 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 x 1
NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.
inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION
KEY PART
NO. NO. DESCRIPTION