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S_ AIk S

MODEL NUMBER 917.251 OWNER'S MANUAL

, Assembly

. Operation

oCustomer Responsibilities

° Service and Adjustments

- Repair Parts

CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

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S_ AIk S ® MODEL NUMBER 917.251 OWNER'S MANUAL , Assembly . Operation o Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustments - Repair Parts CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.
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SAFETY RULES _ Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers IMPORTANt: TH SCUTTING MACHINECAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS ANDFEETANDTHROWING OBJECTS FAILURE I.
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PRODUCT CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a Sears Tractor, It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized Service CentedDepartmenL We have competent, welltrained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair this tractor° MODEL '4UMBER 9t 7,251630 SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF PURCHASE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A PLATE
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im,lUl, i ,i,iiiiiilUll,, i iii ii u i,, TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY RULES ............................................................ MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 16 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 20-27 STORAGE ................................................................... 28 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 29-30 REPAIR PARTS - TRACTOR ................................ 32-47 REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE ......................
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, , i,,,,,,,ll,.,,ll i ......... ACCESSORIES iil,l,,,,i These accessories Most Sears stores and attachments can order these AND ATTACHMENTS i i ................. .
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: x ,H=,= CONTENTS ,u = 11,,1 = =,mH JuH,u= H u==, OF HARDWA , iN , iH,,un, WLU'H = PACK _n= , ,1 = ,in, ,, rl,,,= n,,= 1,1, i it I Parts packed separately in carton . (1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18 n Seat Video Cassette (t) Knob Mulcher Plate (1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge .... _ i1,1..... Steering Wheel iil,pll., _....
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LY _,, ....... _ ..... i, i, i ,1111 i ,, , ,,i,,H,,,i, Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes, To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely Use the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness, TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY ii i1,,, ............... A socket wrench set will make assembly easier.
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LY n ...,H, INSTALL ,umH, = SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob_ Positive terminal must be connected first to prevent sparking from accidental grounding. m Hu o Lift hood to raised position_ = Open terrninal access doors, remove terminal protective caps and discard° o If this battery is put into service after month and year indicated on fabel (tabet located between terminals) charge battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10 amps.
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............. ' ' i,, i i ii ,i, i .................... , ASSEMBLY i, INSTALL MOWER Figs; 4 and 7) AND DRIVE BELT (See , Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension arms are raised with attachment lift control Engage parking brake - o Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway bar and belts_ Swing anti-sway bar to left side of mower deck. .
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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE DEFLECTOR SHIELD (See Figs. 5A and 5B) o Install two latch hooks to rnulcher plate using screw, washer, Iock washer', and weld nut as shown. NOTE: Pre-assernble weld nut to latch hook by inserting weld nut from the top with hook pointing down. o Tighten hardware securely.
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OPERATUON u, i 1,1,11 These symbols may appear i ii iii on your tractor or in literature ....
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READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Cornparethe i_[_strati_nsWithy_urtract_rt_fami_iarizey_urseifwiththeiocations_fVari_usc_ntr_sandadjustments_ this manual for future reference, A_ACHMENTCLUTCHSWITCH Save LIFT LEVER PLUNGER IGNITION SWITCH AMMETER s" CHOKECONTROL LIGHT SWITCH LIFT LEVER CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER THROTTLE CONTROL RANGESHIFT LEVER HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB GEARSHIFT LEVER FIG.
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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs° We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses. HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR TO SET PARKING BRAKE NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing !die with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may cause "browning" of grass.
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TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 8) TO TRANSPORT Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a flat level surface° • Adjust mower todesired cutting height (See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation section of this manual). o With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the ground Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.
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TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 7) This engine on this product is designed for maximum performance and life if operated with the choke (N) fully open and the throttle controt in the fast (,_) position. To open the choke fully requires an engine warm-up period of several seconds to several minutes, depending on the temperature° After starting the engine, first open the choke slowly until the engine just begins to run smoothly,.
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i,, OUSTO#ER -- t,, _l........................ i inl, RESPONSIBHLITIES i _,NCE SCHEDULE FILL IN DATES AS YOU COMPLETE REaU RSERVtCE T SERVICE DATES Check BrakeOpemiion........... 6#4 CheckTire Pressure _/ Check for Loose Fasteners 6## _ j_ Sharpen/Replace Mowe_'Blades C .Lubrication Chart ..........
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_:.:iLl,lit, ...................... inn CUSTOMER .......................................iii ,,,,,, ................... RESPO TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenanceo BRAKE TIRES ° Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual). o Keep tires free Ofgasoline, oil, or insect control chemicals which can harm rubber • Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage..
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.... ii, t ii........ CUSTOMER ill, i ,111 i1,,, i,, RESPONSJBJUTtlES :.................... ii i TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig° !5) Determine temperature range expected before oil change, All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG,, BATTERY Your tractor' has a battery charging system which is sufficient for normal use.
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i , , 'MM'" II'llr .......................... CUSTOMER RESPONSIBmLUTJES ii, ,, ......................... i AIR FILTER i (See Fig. 16) , ,,i,,,llllll,llll ..... MUFFLER Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter. Clean the foam pi'e-cleaner after every 25 hours of operalion or every season. Service paper cartridge every t00 hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.
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. SERVICE AN .... I.................. :,_ .......i. qm n. ml, 'n n ,i m, ADJUSTMENTS i,.,n,.i .i.................. UU-l.n .Hi... CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position, Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parring brake. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key, Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.
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............................. i ,i i1,11,i,i i, i , i ,,ir11,,,,i SERVUGE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs.
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SEIRV CE AN ............. TO REPLACE (See Fig. 23) ADJUSTMENTS 1.1,, ii .... MOWER BLADE DRIVE NOTE: After installing a new electric clutch, run tractor at full throttle and engage and disengage electric clutch 10 cycles to wear' in clutch plate, BELT Park the tractor on level surface, Engage parking brake. o Remove mowerdrive belt (See'TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section of this manual)° ,, Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE MOWER" in this section of this manual). ° Remove four screws from R.
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...... nnlll lu ,,lu,n , i,,,i,i SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS i i,,,,uml TO REPLACE (See Fig. 26) ,,i,,,,11,1rT i MOTION ,nnln, nl,u ,_,,,i DRIVE BELT .............
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,",l,nn, i ,, n i,i ............ RVmCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ,i i,,i TO REMOVE WHEEL ,i,ii i....................... FOR REPAIRS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY 'See Figs. 30) FRONT WHEEL (See Fig. 29) - i , i o Block up axle securely. ° Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to aliow wheel removat_ o Repair tire and reassemble. = Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in axle groove_ o Replace axle cover, .......................... ate explosive gases.
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[ i ... iiiii i i ..................... rll . ii.i ............................ iii SERVUCE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................ TO REPLACE i.i. ,i..i HEADLIGHT i ................ 1.1._rll BULB Raise hood_ • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely back into the hole in the backside of the grill° Close hood. INTERLOCKS AND i,..11111,ii.....
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,11111111111 iiii, iii ii i $ERVmCE A ll,llllll i ii INN, Ill ,,,mll, llll i illlllll ADJUSTMENTS II II .................... ENGINE TO ADJUST THROTTLE (See Fig. 33) CONTROL CABLE IDLE SPEED SCREW The throttle control has been preset at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary, Checkadjustment as described below before loosening cable.
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TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL (See Figs. 33 and 34) TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 33) The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjustment should not be necessary.. However, minor adjustment may be required to compensate for differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or toad. If the carburetor does need adjustment, proceed as follows: o Be sure you have a clean air filter and the throttle control cable is adjusted properly (see above)° ° Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes..
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Immediately prepare your' tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor wilt not be used for 30 days or more° ' i.,i,,,,i, ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM iiiii ,111 IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE.
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i,iiTi i ,, ii 'Hill TRO i..ii I I LESHOOTUNG POINTS .................................................. PROBLEM CAUSE Will not start 1. Out of fus] 2 3, 4 5 6 7 Engine not "CHOKED" Engine flooded Bad spark plug Dirty air fitter. Dirty rue! filter Water in fuel Hard to start i,i, iii, iiii,,i ...............................
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CORRECTION CAUSE Engine continues to run when operator leaves seat with attachment clutch 1, Faulty operator-safety presence conlro_system, 1 Check wiring, switches and connections tf not corrected, contact an authorized service center/ department 1. 2. 3 4 Worn, bent orloose blade_ Mower deck not level Buildup of grass, _eaves, and trash under mower. Bent blade mandrel 5. C{ogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.
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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 SCHEEMAT_C BL&CK RED BATTE RY FUSE 3O AMP, r - - - _ .... WHITE i _MET_ _ ] :c ' I_ Jj STARTERLAcKB ',,,0 ', WHITE G: _} CLUTCH / BRAKE (PEDAL UP) ELECTRIC CLUTCH $ I BLACK SEAT SWITCH (NOT OCCUPIED) - -P_5- I I GROUNDING CONNECTOR SPARK BLACK UNIT IGNITION (_ CHARGtNG 15AMP PLUGS SYSTEM OUTPUT °C @ 3600 RPM RED _ REGULATOR 20+L S+°+0+O IOEOO TO+SOO+E I ............ 1 AFTER FIRE SOLENOID I ...... I BROWN ORANGE I ......
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 ELECTRICAL KEY NO, PART NO, 1 2 3 4 6 7 8.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
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REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR CHASSIS KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 -- MODEL NUMBER 917.25t 630 AND ENCLOSURES PART NO. 150253 140506 136671X558 73800700 145203 150273 17720408 145166" 108067X 19092016 137270 137269 137271 136673X558 136374 121794X 17490612 136373X428 19131312 STD523710 STD541437 136670X558 17490616 145243X558 145244X558 145349 145051X014 145183 14t315 141314 142131 19111116 74780512 121642X558 19091216 136961 KEY NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR GROUND DRIVE " - MODEL _,, ,, ,,_ .... NUMBER 917.
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REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR GROUND -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 DRIVE KEY NO. PART NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING -- MODEL ASSEMBLY 23 22 31 34 33" 32 6 27 19 27 6 / / 16 / \ \ \ \ \ 38 NUMBER 917.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR STEERING -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 ASSEMBLY KEY NO. PART NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
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REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 ENGINE KEY NO. PART NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 SEAT ASSEMBLY 4, 4 5 19 12 3 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 PART NO. 140124 140551 140675 127018X 145006 STD541437 124181X 150176 140552 t21246X 121248X KEY NO. DESCRIPTION Seat Bracket, Pivot Seat Strap, Fender Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-t8 x .62 Clip, Push tn Hinged Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc Spring, Seat Cprsn Bolt 5/!6-18 UNC X 3/4 W/Sems Pan, Seat Bracket, Mounting Switch Bushing, Snap 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PART NO.
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REPAQRPARTS TRACTOR DECALS 18 6 3 - - MODEL NUMBER 7 15 !5 8 13 917.251639 7 13 2 10 8 \ 21 2O 14 16 KEY NO. 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PART NO, 138955 151448 146705 146706 133644 138048 142241 146709 137537 4900J 150333 151452 139346 KEY NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
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REPAmR PARTS TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.
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REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917,251630 DECK 49 46 49 41 41 _ 46 36 127 _ 45 45 \ 126 ! I 47 31 1t6 117 119, 21 26 19 103102 9 8 101 46 _p.
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REPA IR PARTS TRACTOR MOWER -- MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 DECK KEY NO. PART NO. 1 3 5 6 8 9 10 145008 138457 STD624008 130832 850857 STD551137 140296 11 12 13 152443 129895 137553 14 137!52 15 110485X 16 140329 18 72140505 19 132827 20 145055 21 STD541431 22 134753 23 131267 24 105304X 25 149287 26 110452X 27 145325 28 19111016 29 131491 30 138776 3t 129963 32 129207 33 137266 34 144945 35 17490628 36 STD551037 KEY NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.
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REPAnR PARTS TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 TRANSAXLI= KEY PART NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER 26-_ 25. _C>--=27 ,I 1"I1213!_716 22 11 1213_4 20- !5 1 _ 20 2 16 38 37 _'36 34 O"-25 --26 18 "24 'T ® 33 0 28 O--.
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REPAUR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER KEY PART NO. NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL ,mlm,,,,,i .... NUMBER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 HmH ..................
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REPAHR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - - MODEL 1 2 24 162 17 M-0403025 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 X-25-92 24 ! 12 04 24 157 03 M-0639016 12 11201 24 025 04 X-42-15 25 403 03 24 086 I8 236602 13 14 15 16 1213202 48 154 02 1246803 12 086 14 17 I8 24 085 01 M-0548025 19 20 21 22 23 NOT ---- 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 NOT -- DESCRIPTION Screen, Grass Screw, Hex, Cap M4 x 0..7 x 24 (4) Washer, Plain 3/16 (4) Spacer, Fan (4) Fan Screw Hex, Flange M5 x 1.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ,i,iiii i i i ENGINE iiiiiiiiiiiiiii, - MODEL NUMBER - - MODEL CV20S, NUMBER 917.251630 TYPE NUMBER 65538 i STARTING SYSTEM I lllllll,llllll ENGINE CONTROLS 3 8 @ g 3 2 5 / O? OIL PAN / LUBRICATION . 131 14.
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REPAaR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE STARTING SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO. t 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 M-0839070 M-0839080 24 096 05 25 O98 O3 12 468 01 12 755 54 12 227 06 45 170 03 82 755 28 1222711 1208625 - MODEL NUMBER - - MODEL CV2OS, TYPE NUMBER 24 199 07 X-75-32 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 24 136 01 12 050 01 52 032 08 24 086 17 24 086 16 X-75-10 24 153 08 12 14402 52 448 02 24 043 12 t4 15 16 17 18 19 12 380 01 M-0645025 M-0631005 24 393 08 24 123 O5 25 162 07 65538 ENGINE CONTROLS KEY PART NO. NO.
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REPAIR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - - MODEL NUMBER 917.251630 CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65538 3--.
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REPAR PARTS TRACTOR KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER - - MODEL CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 1 24 853 25 2 3 24 041 15 24 053 25 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 NOT ---- 917.251630 65538 CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM KEY PART NO. NO, NUNIBER KEY PART NO.
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8_ A/RS OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 917.251630 ® 20.5 HP IC ELECTRIC START 46" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE GARDEN TRACTOR Each tractor has its own model nurnber_ Each engine has its own model number. The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate located under the seat. The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of the engine.