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ALL=WHEEL Read and follow all Safety Rules 43" MOWER DECK and Instructions Before Operating This Equipment SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179 15.0 HP TWiN CYLI 6-SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR o Assembly ° Operation ° Customer Responsibilities ° Service and Adjustment...
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THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS=. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS iNJURY OR DEATH° GENERAL OPERATION: Know controls and how to stop quickly.. Read, understand, and fotlQy_ atl instructions on the machine before starting.
For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this riding equipment is maintained, lubricated and tuned-up according to the instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair or replace, any parts found to be defective in material or workmanship This warranty does not cover: •...
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PERFORMANCE Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your vehicle_ Many of these are listed below with brief explanations of how they can help you.. This list was current at the time of publication;however, it may change in future years - more attachments may be...
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY A socket wrench wilt make assembly easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed 3/8 inch wrench Pliers Utility knife Screwdriver (Small Phillips with a 1/4 inch shank) Hammer (1) Tire pressure gauge (2) 7t16 inch wrenches (1) 9!16 inch wrench (1) Tape measure When right and left hand is mentioned means when you are in the operating position (seated behind...
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR PREPARE BATTERY For shipping purposes, battery is installed, Remove battery (see TO REMOVE BATTERY instructions below), CAUTION: Wear eye and face shietd_ Wash hands or clothing immediately _- a ccidentally in contact with battery acid_ Do not smoke°...
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It is an acid and poison. Always wear eye CAUTION: Handle electrolyte with care° shields, and protect skin when handling acid or battery. POISON - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS Contains sulfuric acid,, Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing° To prevent accidents, neutralize excess acid with baking soda and rinse empty container with water°...
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• Underneath the footrests of the tractor, cotters and flat washers from the left and right hanger pins and lay aside (see Fig. 7A) • Remove hitch rod and hairpin cotter from front mounting bracket and lay aside (see Fig 7B) ®...
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DANGER Always connect pos[ttve (red) cable first. Connect- ing negative cable first can result in sparks if the wrench touches any metal surface. Be sure battery hold-down bracket does not touch battery terminals and cause a spark. Place hook end of battery hold-down rod through large hole in main frame and hook into smalt hole in front of batter_'..
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ADJUSTMENT PEDAL MEMORYROD SEARS LAWN TRACTORS conform to the safety standards of THE AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE ignition Switch - Used to start and stop engine,. Choke Control - Used to start a cold engine Throttle Control Lever - Controls speed of engine...
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Always wear safety gfasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs., We recommend standard safety glasses, available at SEARS Refail or Catalog Stores, or a wide vision safety mask for over your glasses HEmG_ 1., FULLY DEPRESS CDT HEIGHT...
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TO SELECT MOWER CUTTING (See Fig. 11) The cutting height is selected by placing rod in the desired height position The cutting approximately 2 to 4 inches Press cutting height adjustment pedal all the way+ down until it lalches,+ • Move memory rod to desired cutting height.
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL Read OPERATION and CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES sections of this manual before trying to start the engine • Check to make sure engine crankcase is full of oil Never run engine unless crankcase is lull of oil and dipstick is tightened securely into oi! tube To change engine oil, see ENGINE LUBRICATION in CUSTOMER...
MOWING TIPS Do not use tire chains when mower housing is attached to unit Run the engine at FAST speed position. • Control forward ground speed with shift control lever in accordance with type and quantity mowed. The more grass to be cut, a slower forward ground speed should be used.
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CUSTOMER GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on thistractor does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from warranty, operator must maintain lawn tractor as instructed in this manual .Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your uniL All adjustments in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.
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CUSTOMER LUBRICATION CHART Orientation view only,, Do Not stand on end_ FRONTAXLE PIVOT POINTS I PIVOT POINTS SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL API - SG GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE RESPONSIBILITIES WHEEL BEARINGS (_END DRAG LiNK SECTOR GEAR I AND BOTTOM OF STEER1NG SHAFT VIEW FROM LEFT SIDE OF TRACTOR ENDOF...
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CUSTOMER TRACTOR Always observe safety rules when maintenance.. BRAKE OPERATION Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable disc brake To check brake operation do the following: • Stoptractor on a level surface and place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position. Depress brake_clutch pedal enough to latch parking brake in 2nd notch.
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CUSTOMER TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig= 15) Care should be taken to keep blade balanced An unbalanced blade wilt cause excessive vibration and eventual damage to mower and engine • Blade can be sharpened with a file or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt to sharpen while on mower.
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CUSTOMER ENGINE LUBRICATION Read ENGINE instructions in this section and OPERATION section of this manual before trying to start engine NOTE: Be sure oil has been added to engine crankcase before trying to start engine. OIL RECOMMENDATIONS Onty use high quality detergent oil rated with APf service classification SG Select the oil's SAE viscosity g fade according to your expected operating temperature: RECOMMENDED...
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CUSTOMER AIR FILTER (See Fig. 21) "Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged by using a dirty air filter. Clean foam pre-cteaner element after every 25 hours of operation or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100 hours or every season, whichever occurs first, Service air cleaner mote often under dusty conditions..
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SERVICE CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS Depress brake-clutch pedal and set parking brake° ® Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position_ Place attachment clutch lever in DISENGAGED position, Turn ignition key OFF and remove key, ® Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped° TRACTOR TO REMOVE MOWER DECK Remove mower deck from right side of tractor,...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ® Slide deck toward front of tractor Puff lower engine pulley belt guides away from engine and slip mower be_t onto lower engine puIley Reposition 1/16+' from pulley. • Underneath the footrests of the tractor, cotters and flatwashers from left and right hand hang er pins and _ay aside (see Fig 23B).
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS FRONT_TO-REAR ADJUSTMENT ( See Fig 26B) • Measure height, from level surface, of right side blade tips at front and rearof mower deck. Ifdistances are equalor not more than lib inch lower in front, no adiustment is neces- sary..
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 28) When mower blade drive belt slips and blades at full speed when mowing, the blade drive tightened,, Place attachment clutch lever in DISENGAGED tion,, Loosen idler pulley hex nut Slide idler pulley toward rear of mower deck to lighten belt NOTE: Only a small amount of movement should be required...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (See Fig+ 29) Remove mower deck (see TO REMOVE MOWER DECK in this section, Remove mower deck belt guard • Note position of belt retainer on idler pulley so it can be can be repositioned properly after belt installation Loosen idler pulley., ®...
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE TRACTOR DRIVE (See Figs. 31 and 32) Your tractor uses v-be Its made of special compounds, becomes worn or breaks, replace will'} original (see REPAIR PARTS section of this manual) SUBSTITUTE. Remove mower deck (see TO REMOVE in this section).
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO ADJUST TRACTOR BRAKE (See Figs. 34A & 34B) Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable disc brake mounted on the transaxle TO CHECK BRAKE OPERATION * Stop tractor on a hard flat surface and turn off engine. •...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 36A TO ADJUST SHIFT CONTROL LEVER (See Fig. 36B) Adjustment is only required if neutra! is not obtainedwhen shift control lever is in neutral slot Place shift control lever in NEUTRAL position, Try to push tractor "Youshould be able to push when shift control lever is in neutral position If you cannot push ,,tractor, adjust as fotiows...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 38) CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries explosive gases, Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Always wear eye protection when around batteries° II your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged.
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SERVICE TO REMOVE HOOD (See Figs. 41 and 42) • Raise hood. Disconnect headlight wire harness connector Remove screw used to attach hood engine Hold hood securely to prevent Remove clevis pins, flatwashers attach hood to mounting brackets To reinstall reverse above procedure ENGINE...
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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS THROTTLE CONTROl. ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 44) The throttle control has been preset at factory andadjustment should not be necessary. Check adjustment a_'_" described below before loosening clamp screw. necessary, proceed as foltows. Engine speed is controlled my movement of the throttle control lever..
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Recharge or replace battery 4+ Reptace fuel filter. Drain fuel tank and refil! tank with fresh gasoline 6. Check all wiring. 9. Contact Sears Service Department.. Contact Sears Service Department Depress brake+clutchpedal Disengage mower clutch Iever Recharge or replace battery..
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Check shifting procedure complete stop before changing directions Check adjustment of traclor drive belt and/or brake Adjust if necessary 3. Contact Sears Service Department, 1. Checkwidng, switches and connections I! not corrected, contact Sears Service Department Replace blade Tighten blade bolt 2, Replace blade mandrel, 3, Clean underside of mower housing.
Immediately prepare your unit for storage at the end of the Season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.. DANGER Never store the engine with fuel indoors or in a poorly ventilated enclosure, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer, etc.
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR CHASSIS & HOOD ASSEMBLY REF, MOWER SUSP,! PG NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS,. Use of serv- ice/replacement parts other than original equipment parts may void your warranty MODEL 536.255870 REF, STEERING FRONT AXLE ASSY ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE KEY#44...
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 HOOD AND CHASSIS ASSEMBLY MOTION DRIVE PAGE ",.. NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS, Use of serv- ice/replacement parts other than original equipment parts may void your warranty. KEY#23 ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE KEY#t 328043A...
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FENDER SCREW. !/4-20X ,50 WAHHTAP SCREW, 5/I6-t8X1,00 WASHER. FLAT .375X .88X 082 NUT. 5116-18 REGHEXCTRLK TRIM,STRIP,BLACK--SMALL.W/ADH HITCH. SEARS SCR, 3/8-16 X t 000 HXWAHD TAP SCR 5/t6q8 X 63 HHC WASHER FLAT 344 X .69 X 065 NUT, 5/16-18 REGHEXCTRLK SEAT.
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MOWER SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS, Use of serv- ice/replacement parts other than original equipment parts may void your warranty MODEL 536.2558"/0 ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 322997F...
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CRAFTS_IAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR FRONT STEERING ASSEMBLY REF, CUSTOMER ASSY FG STEERING WHEEL & HARDWARE t6 ... _ REFER CHASSIS & HOOD PG FRONT AXLE SUPPORT ,t242 REFER TIRE TREAD PAGE NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS. Use of service/replacement parts other than original equipment parts may void your warranty _2,ODEL 536.255870...
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR REAR STEERING ASSEMBLY i_ '_ !9 20 NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS, Use of service/replacement than original equipment parts may void your warranty MODEL 536.255870 _, _: parts other CHASSIS & HOOD MAINFRAME ALLUNNUMBERED ITEMS AREINTERCHANGEABLE WRH OPPOSITESIDE 326t37A...
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536,.255870 MOTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY ALL UNNUMBERED NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than original equip- WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 328041A ment parts may void your warranty,...
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CRAFTSMA_ : 43 '' LAWN TRACTOR MOTION DRIVE ASSEMBLY "_ '= '; CHASSIS & HOOD *. ! FRAME MAIN ";_ NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT Use o;_service!replacement parts other than original equip- nlen! parts may' void your Warranty..MODEL 536.255870 •...
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 ENGINE & CONTROL ASSEMBLY NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS, Use of serv- ice/replacement parts other than ALL UNNUMBERED originat equipment parts may void ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE your warranty, WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 327961B...
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR PRE-PAINTED DECK ASSEMBLY REF, NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL PARTS Use of service/replacement parts other than original equipment parts may void your warranty. MODEL 536.255870 EQUIPMENT ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE ALL UNNUMBERED 327957C WITH OPPOSITE SIDE...
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR FINAL DECK ASSEMBLY REF, IDLER ARM NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT Use of service/replacement parts other than originat equip- ment parts may void your warranty MODEL 536.255870 PARTS, ALL UNNUMBERED ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGEABLE WITH OPPOSITE SIDE 327958B...
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870 ELECTRICAL ASSEMBLY ALLUNNUMBERED NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS ITEMS AREINTERCHANGEABLE Use of service/replacement parts other than origina! equip_ WITH OPPOSITESIDE ment parts may void your warranty 327959A...
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR DECALS NOTE: ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT Use of service#ep_acement parts other than original ment parts may void your warranty MODEL 536.255870 STEERING WHEEL ALL UNNUMBERED PARTS ITEMS ARE INTERCHANGABLE equip- WITH OPPOSITE SIDE MOWER DECK 327962A...
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR CUSTOMER ASSEMBLY CUSTOMER key# part# decdption STEERING WHEEL 306654 PiN SPRING ,250DIA X 2,00LG 456378 301413 SPACER STEERING SHAFT BATTERY ACiD " May Be Purchased Locally MODEL 536.255870 ASSEMBLY VIEW 323357 PARTS ASSY QTY1 323356_ ... i...
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CRAFTSMAN 43" LAWN TRACTOR TREAD PATTERNS w,A,v TIRE SIZE 11 X 4,00 - 5 13 X5,00- 15 X 6 O0 - 6 16 X 6,50 - 8 18 X 8,50 - 8 1 8 X 9.50 - 8 20 X 8.00 - 8 20 X 10.,00-8 20 X 1000-10 23 X 9,50-!2...
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ENGINE REPAIR PARTS ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 1019 LABEL REF, PART DESCRIPTION 494533 Cylinder Assembly 491756 Bearing-Cylinder _391086 SeaF-Oi] 493457 Head-Cylinder 493458 Head-Cylinder _271867 Gasket-Cylinder Head #1 ;_271868 Gasket-Cylinder Head #2 398085 Breather Assembly #1 8°2 222892 Cover-Breather Cylinder #2 (Used Only on Ref, 572 Air Baffle with Holes for Mounting) _:27803 Gasket-Valve...
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ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 634A _) 552A 615 q_ t*" 616 H 219A PART DESCRIPTION 393382 Crankshaft Note: Order 94196 For Timing Gear Key, 222698 Key-Flywheel 394955 Piston Assy, (Standard) 394956 Piston Assy. (_OlO" o,£,) 394957 Piston Assy (,020" 03°) 394958 Piston Assy (.030"...
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ENGINE MODE[. 402707-1235-01 358 GASKETSET [861 PUMP REPAIR KIT 19551 ... I 98 _117 PART DESCRIPTION 213290 Manifold-Intake 51 _=271412 Gasket--Carburetor& Intake Elbow 280319 Spacer-Carburetor _270884 Gasket-Intake Manifold Mtg. 93970 Screw-Hexo Head (Carb to Manifold) 93208 Screw-Intake Manifold Mtg, Sem 495181 Carburetor Assembly...
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ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 PART NO., DESCRIPTION 398826 Body-Air Cleaner 94289 Nut-Wing 299146 Line-Fuel (28" Long) (Cut to Required Length) 224039 Shleld-Spjtback 493629 Filter---Fuel :_ included in Gasket Set-Part No. 491856 = Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit-Part No+ 49153g. FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL REF.
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ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 209A 284A 524 C> PART DESCRIPTION 262683 Link-Governor 94298 Nut--Square 262337 Spring-Compression 262441 Spring-Governor 209A 261563 Spring-Governor idle 491282 Plate Assembly- Governor Controt 94297 Screw-Pan 491297 Lever Ass¥.-Govemor Included in Gasket Set-Part No. 491856. FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL PART DESCRIPTION...
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ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 ... Reie;'ence Number I Motor & Drive Assembly Manufaclurer Assembly ... Briggs & Housing Sttatton Length 4-!t2" 399928"" Inctudes Brush Set " "* Includes #398003 Ciutch Assemb_y #280104 Gear #490467 Retainer and Pin #94288 Roll Pin "** Uses #93585 Screw-Hex, FOR 43"...
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ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-0'1 ) 332 1006 REF, PART DESCRIPTION 491180 Flywheel and Ring Gear Assy,-Magneto 222511 Washer-Spring 94326 Screw-Sere 93535 Screw 230674 Nut-Hex, 394891 Armature GIoup 93381 Screw-Armature M_g,,Sere 802592 Pfug-Spark FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 92791 Washer-Lock 90576 Nut-Hex, 398874 Wire-Ground...
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ENGINE MODEL 402707-1235-01 3o8.1 REF_ PART NO.. DESCRIPTION 492656 Housing-Blower 93158 Screw-Sem 306_1 222846 Shield-Cylinder 306.2 223734 Shield-Cylinder FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL PART DESCRIPTION 94386 Screw 308.1 222848 Cover-Air Guide 308,2 222849 Cover-Air Guide Assemblies Include all parts shown in frames° 536.255870 PART DESCRIPTION...
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TRANSAXLE REPAIR PARTS PEERLESS TRANSAXLE MODEL 930-045 FOR 43" TRACTOR MODEL 536.255870...
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The model number for your engine will be fou nd o n the blower housing of the engine All parts may be ordered through Sears, Roebuck and Company Service Centers and most Retail Stores, WHEN ORDERING...