Craftsman 917270510 tractor User Manual

Owner's anuaR

TRANSAXLE

L TRACTO

Model No.

917.270510

• Safety

o Assembly

,, Operation

® Maintenance

,, Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operatingthis equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman i-I=elpLine

5 am - 5 pro, Mon - Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty ................................................. 2

Safety Rules ........................................... 2

Product Specifications ........................... 5

Assembly ................................................ 8

Operation .............................................. 11

Maintenance Schedule ......................... 17

Maintenance ......................................... 17

Service and Adjustments .................. _...21

Storage ................................................. 27

Troubleshooting .................................... 28

Repair Parts ......................................... 32

Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-

tained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,

Sears will repair or replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

o Expendable items which become worn during normal use, such as blades, spark

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

o Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,

thorns, stumps, or glass.

o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or acci-

dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in

the owner's manual.

o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equip-

ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the bat-

tery will not hold a charge, Sears wilt replace the battery at no charge. In-home warranty

service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from

the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30 days from the

date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip-

ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail-

able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply). This

warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty gives you

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to

state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

GENERAL OPERATION

° Read, understand,and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

• Only allow responsibleadults, who are

familiar withthe instructions,to operate

the machine.

° Clear the area of objects suchas rocks,

toys, wire, etc_,which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of otherpeople

before mowing.Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

° Never carry passengers.

= Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary.Always lookdown and

behind before and while backing.

= Be aware of the mower dischargedirec-

tion and do not pointit at anyone. Do

not operate the mower withouteither

the entiregrass catcher or the guard in

place.

° Slow down before turning.

o Never leave a runningmachine unat-

tended. Alwaystum off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

o Turn off blades when not mowing.

o Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

o Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

, Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

= Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

o Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

° Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

o Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

o Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

o Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

o Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

° Avoid starting or stopping on a slope, if

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

° Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

o Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding°

o Do not try to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

a Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidentscan occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity.Never

assume that childrenwill remain where

you last saw them.

o Keep childrenout of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsibleadult.

o Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

o Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

° Never carry children.They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interferewith

safe machine operation.

° Never allow childrento operate the

machine.

o Use extra care when approachingblind

comers, shrubs,trees, or other objects

that may obscurevision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handlinggasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running.Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do n,ot

smoke.

- Never refuelthe machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container insidewhere there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

,, Never run a machine insidea closed

area.

° Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

° Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

o Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

° Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

o Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

,, Never carry passengers.

o Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

o Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

= Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

o Before and wheri backing, look behind

and down for small children.

_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TION!H BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

,_CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contactspark plug.

= Mow up and down slopes (15oMax), not

across.

° Remove obstacles such as rocks,tree

limbs,etc.

o Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturnthe machine° Taft

grass can hide obstacles.

° Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

° Avoidstarting or stoppingon a slope. If

tires lose traction,disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straightdown the

slope.

° Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowlyand gradually

downhill,ifpossible.

,_kWARNING- The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECRFICATIONS

GASOLtNE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F)

(API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

01L CAPACITY: &0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

(GAP: .030") STD361458

VALVE INTAKE: .005"-.007"

CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .009"-o011"

GROUND SPEED

MPH):

FORWARD:

I sT 1.0

2 ND 1.3

3RD 2.1

4TM 3ol

5TM 4.0

6TM 5.1

1.6

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTER'{

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman 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 Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears MaintenanceAgreement is avail-

able on this product°Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILiTiES

o Read and observe the safety rules.

o Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_kWARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

laws (if any). tf a spark arrester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Large Flat Washer

(2) Sheet

Metal

Screws

#10-16 × 1/2

(1) Locknut

318_24

(1) Knob

(1) Washer

17132x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4

(2) Lock

Washers 1/4

(2) Washers

9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

(2) Hex

Nuts

1/4-20

Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Video Steering

Cassette Wheel

Steering L.

Manual Boot Parts Bag

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Parts Bag contents not shown full size

Steering

Wheel

Insert

Slope Sheet

(2) Keys

__ teering

Bushing

Steering Wheel

Adapter

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. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier° Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Pliers

(1) Utility knife

(2) 7/16" wrenches

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(1) Tire pressure

gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

o Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKiD

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

o Slide the steering bushing over the

steering shaft.

, Raise steering shaft forward until screw

holes in dash line up with steering bush-

ing. Install two (2) sheet metal screws

and tighten securely.

° Position steering boot over steering

shaft.

o Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

° Slide steering wheel adapter onto upper

steering shaft.

° Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

° Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto adapter.

o Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24

locknut and tighten securely.

o Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

o Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

Insert

_ 318-24 Locknut

_ Large Fiat Washer

Steering _L _ M,.ertal^,

Steerin_ WI__ Steering

i g wnee Bushing

Adapter _ Tabs

Steering ..

(Assembly

Position)

Steering Shaft

(Shipping

Position)

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

° Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

° Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal,

° Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

° Roll tractor forwards off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

,_CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminalsat the

same time. Before connectingbattery,re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatchbands,

rings,etc. Positiveterminal must be con-

nected first to prevent sparking from acci-

dental grounding.

o Remove cardboard packingfrom seat

pan and lift seat pan to raised position.

o Open battery box door and remove pro-

tective plastic.

o Remove terminal protective caps and

discard.

o Ifthis battery is put into service after

month and year indicatedon label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps.

o Firstconnect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat wash-

er, lock washer and hex nutas shown.

Tighten securely.

° Connect BLACK groundingcable to

negative (-) terminalwith remaininghex

bolt, flat washer, lockwasher and hex

nut. Tighten securely.

o Close battery box door. Open battery

box door for:

o Inspectionfor secure connections

(to tighten hardware).

° inspectionfor corrosion.

° Testing battery.

° Jumping (if required).

° Periodic charging,

Positive DiscardTerminal

(Red) Cable ProctectiveCaps

Hex

Lock Washer

Rat Washer

Hex Bolt

Negative

(Black)

iNSTALL SEAT

Adjustseat before tighteningadjustment

knob.

o Remove cardboard packingon seat pan.

,, Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulderbolt

securely.

, Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely.Do not tighten.

o Lower seat intooperating positionand

sit on seat.

o Slide seat untila comfortablepositionis

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat withoutmoving its adjusted

position.

o Raise seat and tighten adjustmentknob

securely.

Seat Pan

Shoulder \

Adjustment Knob

Seat

Flat Washer

Seat Pan

Battery

Door

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mowerhousing

should be properly leveled.See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shownfor replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn howto operate your trac-

tor, checkto see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustmentssection of

this manual.

,/CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

,I Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/" Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

J Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for best

cutting results. (Tires must be properly

inflated for leveling).

,/" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

4 Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,," Engine oil is at proper level.

,/' Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

¢" Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/ Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY

ENGINE ON

FUEL

REVERSECAUTION OR FORWARD SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

FAST

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

UNLOCKED

MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

L c®) I

LOW PARKING BRAKE

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(AutomaticModels onty)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

TRACTOR

Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of

various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

ThrottleChoke

Control \\.\.

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Attachment

Clutch Lever

Ammeter Ignition

\\ Switch

Light

Switch

LiftLever

Plunger

Attachment Lift

Lever

Gearshift

Lever Parking Brake

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlightson

and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used

for starting and controllingengine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutchingand brakingthe tractor and

startingthe engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutct-,Jbrake

pedal intothe brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or

other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the

eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glass-

es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust-

ments or repairs. We recommend a wide visiOn safety mask over the

spectacles, or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

"/our tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

o Depress clutch_rake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in

"ENGAGED" position and release pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in "BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac-

tor secure.

AttachmentClutch Lever

Throttle/Choke

Control lever

Pedal "Drive"

Position \

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

° To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE-

o To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE"

position.

° Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tion.

ENGINE -

° Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE" Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

° Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

o Never use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

pping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION. Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

° Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

o Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

o Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in neutral

(N) position.

o Move gearshift lever to desired posi-

tion.

° Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

iMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

o Grasp lift lever.

° Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximate-

ly 1-1/2 to 4'L The heights are measured

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running. These heights are

approximate and may vary depending

upon soil conditions, height of grass and

types of grass being mowed.

° The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

o For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired

height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

"(our tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

o Select desired height of cut.

o Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

o TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

,_age attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

Attachment

Lift Lever

High

Attachment

Clutch Lever

"Engaged"

Position

"Disengag_

Position

Low

Position

_ OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. A slope guide

at the back of your manual is provided for

your use°

o Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

o Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

° If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

o if stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake

position and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

° Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

, Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

o When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

whentransportingyourtractoron atruck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGgNE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

o 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.

o 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 necessary,

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 Mainten-

ance section of this manual).

= To change engine oil, see the Mainten-

ance section in this manual.

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 freshness.

IMPORTANT; When operating in tempera-

tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

dWweatherstarting.

ARNING: 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 emp-

tied 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 carbure-

tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-

nent 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.

o Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

, Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

o Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

o Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

o 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.

o 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)

o 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 posi-

tion. This may require an engine warm-

up period from several seconds to sev-

eral minutes, depending on the temper-

ature.

o The attachments can also be used dur-

ing 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 performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

NOTE= 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 performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

MOWRNG TnPS

o Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

o Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

o The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

o Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut° Have

the cut area to the right of the machine°

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

tingo

o When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished

o If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

o Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps, Allow grass to dr,/

before mowing.

° Always operate engine at full thro_tle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

o When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at=

tachment being used.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

AsYouCOMPL E .......

Check Brake Operation _P' ........._ .....

Check'Tire Pressure _ . _' . , ......

Check Operator Presence and

Interlock Systems

che'ck for Loose Fasteners .... _ .................. i _'7

0 Check Battery Level _ .............

R I_' _'

Check Transaxle Cooling V _'

,AdjustBladeBelt(s)Tension ...... _'s

Adjust Motion Drive Belt{s) Tension _'s

,,,,,1,,

c.,eck.Eng_.eO,L_vel _

E V_'_!

N Ctean Air Screen V_'2

Replace Sp_ P!ug .............................. _ _' ................

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Replace Fuel Filter _/'

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2 - Service more often when operlatlng in dirty or dusty _nd_tten= 6 - Not required If equipped with m_fntenanco_freo batto_,

3 - If equipped with eli fl[t_r, chm'tgo o!l avery SO hour_,. 7 - 33ghtan front axle p|vot bolt to 35 fL*tb_ m_xknum_

GENERAL RECOMiVIENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does notcover

items that have been subjectedto operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructedin this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to properlymaintainyour tractor.

All adjustmentsin the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

,, Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and beltsfor wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixtureand help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

° Check engine oil level.

o Check brake operation.

° Check tire pressure.

,, Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

o Check for loosefasteners.

LUBRiCATiON CHART

O S Spindle

Zerk Zerk

t'_r'

Front

Wheel

Front Wheel

"'_ Bearing

Bearing Zerk

Engine

@ Attachment

Clutch

Pivot(s) :

SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OiL

General Purpose Grease .

Refer to Maintenance Engine Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon bear-

ings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust

and dirt that will shorten the Lifeof the self-

lubricating bearings, if you feel they must

be lubricated,use only a dry. powdered

graphite type lubricantsparingly.

TRACTOR

Akvays observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at highspeed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted.(See

'3"0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

o Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

controlchemicals whichcan harm rub-

ber.

° Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts,sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE= To seal tire puncturesand prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also preventstire dry

rot and corrosion.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

o Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

• install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

o Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

o Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Bladh_er__ Mandrel

Assembly

Fiat Was Trailing

Edge Up

LockWasher __...___]

Hex Bolt (Grade

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identified by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

, To check blade balance, you will need a

5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a cone

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

Center Hole

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use° Howev-

er, periodic charging of the battery with an

automotive charger will extend its lifeo

o Keep battery and terminals clean.

o Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

° Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE= The original equipment batter./on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary,

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the batter,./and ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

,, Remove terminal guard.

G,Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED batter./cable and remove

battery from tractor.

+ Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

o Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

° Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAT-

TERY" in the Assembly section of this

manual).

V=BELTS

Check V-beltsfor deteriorationand wear

after 100 hours of operationand replace if

necessary.The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slipfrom

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOUNG

Keep transaxlefree from build-upof dirt

and chaff which can restrictcooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high qualitydetergent oil rated

withAPt service classificationSF, SG or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade

accordingto your expected operatingtem-

perature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

gO" 11_

*F .20" D" 30* _2" 40" _"

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improvestarting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosityoilswill

result in increased oil consumptionwhen

used above 32°F. Check your engine oil

level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from runninglow on oil.

Change the oil after ever,./25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractoris not used for 25 hoursin one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill capldip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meetAPt

serviceclassificationSF, SG or SH.

= Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

, Catch oil in a suitable container.

o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

+ Remove drain plug.

o After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

o Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of

this manual.

o Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate reading.

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

Oil Fill

/_Cap/Dipstick

Oil Drain

Plug

AIR FILTER

"Yourengine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every 100

hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

° Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove cartridge nut.

, Carefullyremove cartridgeto prevent

debrisfrom entering carburetor.Clean

base carefullyto prevent debris from

enteringcarburetor.

,, Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface. Ifvery dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

o Slide foam pre-cleaner offcartridge.

, Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

, Saturate it in engine oil.Wrap it in clean,

absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove

excess oil.

,, If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner.

- Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

° Reinstallcover and secure with knob(s).

o Reinstall cartridge,nut, precleaner,

cover and secure with knob(s).

BMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as

kerosene, are not to be used to clean the

cartridge. They may cause deterioration of

the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not

use pressurized air to clean or dry car-

tridge.

Cover ..................?

Knob

_ Cartridge

Foam _ Paper

Pre-Cleaner_ Cartddge

_'_Base

CLEAN AiR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOUNG FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oilfrom engine

cooling fins to preventengine damage

from overheating.

o Remove screws from blower housing

and lift housingand dipsticktube

assembly off engine.

° Cover oil fill openingto prevent entry of

dirt.

o Use compressed air or stiffbristlebrush

to thoroughlyclean engine coolingfins.

= To reassemble, reverse above proce-

dure.

Screws Blower Housing

air screen

Dil

Assembly

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corrodedmuffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and!or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation,whichever occursfirst.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

o With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

o Place new fuel filter in positionin fuel

line with arrow pointingtowards carbu-

retor.

Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clam.

CLEANING

o Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

° Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend usinga garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler,air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

Engine Cooling

PLug

,_IkCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

o Depress clutch/brakepedal fully and set parking brake.

,, Place gearshiftlever in neutral(N) position.

o Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

° Turn ignitionkey =OFF" and remove key.

o Make sure the blades and all movingparts have completelystopped.

o Disconnectspark plugwire from spark plug and place wire where itcannot come

in contactwith plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

o Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

° Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowestposition.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

° Disconnectclutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

° Disconnectanti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

o Disconnectsuspensionarms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

o Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT= If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

o Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

° Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

o Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Clutch

Retainer

Spring

Suspension

Arms

Engine Pulley

Front

Link

_rSprings

(BothSides)

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

Springs

(Both Sides)

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjustthe mower while tractoris parked

on level groundor driveway. Make sure

tires are properlyinflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are

over or underinflated,you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

,, Raise mower to its highestposition.

o At the midpointof both sidesof mower,

measure height from bottomedge of

mower to ground. Distance=A" on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

o if adjustment is necessary,make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

o To raise one side of mower, tightenlift

link adjustment nut on that side.

o To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

linkadjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

willchange mower height about 1/8".

Bottom Bottom

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8%

o if links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

o To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

• When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F"

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut =E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

o When distance "D" is 1/8" to I/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

° Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut "E"

o Recheck measurements after adjusting.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. !f the following front-to-back adjust-

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-s=de.

To obtainthe best cutting results,the

mower housing should be adjustedso that

the front is approximately I/8" to 1/2"

lowerthan the rear when the mower is in

its highestposition.

Check adjustmenton right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directlyin front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

o Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

Trunnion

Front Links Trunnton

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replacedwithouttools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

,, Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

° Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

PuU belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

o Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

Mandrel

Pulley

o Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

o Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

right side of the transaxle.

tf tractorrequires more than six (6) feet

stoppingdistance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

o Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parkingbrake.

o Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

° If distance is otherthan 1-1/2", loosen

jam nut and tum nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retightenjam nut

against nut "A".

° Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary, if stoppingdistance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

Jam Nut

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parkingbrake. For assistance, there is a

belt installationguide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

o Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutchingidler.

o Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulleyby deflectingbelt keepers.

o Pull belt toward front of tractorand

remove downwards from around engine

pulley.

° Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

Engine

Pulley _._,,\ Ii

Clutchi.Q I' Ii

Nlll

Stationary "II If II

, ,or !1 IJ if

Transaxle _11 ¢F 13!!

Pulley --,i

Arm

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALiGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbarsare not hori-

zontal (left to right)when wheels are posi-

tioned straightforward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructionsin

the Assemblysection of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustableon your tractor.If damage has

occurredto affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contactyournearest authorized

servicecenter.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

o Block up axle securely.

o Remove axle cover, retaining ringand

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

,, Repair tire and reassemble.

o On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

o Replace washers and snap retaining

ringsecurely inaxle groove.

o Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire puncturesand prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchasedfrom your localparts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractorbattery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

o Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

' charged battery.

,, Connectthe other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• Remove BLACK cable firstfrom chassis

and then from the fully charged battery.

o Remove RED cable last from both bat-

teries.

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal

Retaining

Ring

Axle Cover

'=_'_-_.,,Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK

BATTERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

if your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. If "jumper

cables" are used for emergency starting,

follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

Positive Terminal

Charged

Battery

Negative Terminal

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

o Raise hood.

o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

° Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

o Raise hood.

° Unsnap headlight wire connector.

° Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

o To replace, reverse above procedures.

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tion. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position.

° Check that holes "A" in governor control

lever and hole in governor plate line-up.

If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen

clamp screw and move throttle cable

until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp

screw securely.

Governor Governor

Control Lever Control Plate

Hood

Headlight

Wire

Connector

Holes "A"

Clamp

Screw

Throttle

Cable

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

NOTE: The carburetoron this engine is

low emission. It is equippedwithan idle

fuel adjustingneedle witha limitercap,

which allowssome adjustmentwithin the

limitsallowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limitercap. The limitercap

cannot be removed withoutbreakingthe

adjusting needle.

The carburetorhas been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustmentshouldnot be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustmentmay be

requiredto compensatefor differencesin

fuel, temperature, altitudeor load. If the

carburetordoes need adjustment,proceed

as follows:

tn general, turningidlemixturevalve in

(clockwise) decreases the supplyof fuel to

the engine givinga leaner fueltair mixture.

Tuming the idle mixturevalve out

(counterclockwise)increases the supply of

fuel to the engine givinga richerfuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve

and the seat in carburetormay resultif

screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

• Air cleaner assembly must be assem-

bled to the carburetor when making car-

buretor adjustments.

o Be sure the throttle control cable is

adjusted properly (see above).

FINAL SETTING -

o Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

o Move throttle control lever to slow posi-

tion. With finger, rotate and hold throttle

lever against idle speed screw. Turn idle

speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

o While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve

full travel clockwise then counterclock,

wise until engine runs rough. Turn valve

to a point midway between those two

positions. Release throttle lever.ACCEL-

ERATION TEST -

o Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

tum idle mixture valve out (counter-

clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust--damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine govemor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed, overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous, if you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center, which has proper equip-

ment to make any necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed Throttle

Screw Lever

Idle Mitre

ValveWith

Limiter

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

age at the end of the season or if the trac-

tor will not be usedfor 30 days or more.

,_CAUTION: Never store the tractorwith

gasoline inthe tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

o Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

° Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

o Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

, Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

= Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

° Fully charge the battery for storage.

o After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

,, To help prevent corrosionand power

leakage duringlong periodsof storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly(see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

, Aftercleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contactwith battery terminals.

,, if battery is removed from tractorfor

storage, do not store battery directlyon

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: it is importantto prevent

gum depositsfrom formingin essentialfuel

system parts such as carburetor,fuel filter,

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also,

experience indicatesthat alcoholblended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which

leads to separation and formationof acids

duringstorage. Acidic gas can damage the

fuel system of an engine while in storage+

o Drain the fuel tank.

= Start the engine and let it run untilthe

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

, Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

productsin the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur,

° Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizeris an acceptable

alternative in minimizingthe formation of

fuel gum depositsduring storage. Add sta-

bilizerto gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container.Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDERS

= Remove spark plug(s).

° Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

o Turn ignition key to "START" position for

a few seconds to distdbute oil.

o Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

o Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

o Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline

will cause problems.

o if possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

o Cover your tractor with a suitable pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois-

ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTBNG CHART

CAUSE

' i,,i ii, iii,

......PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

= Out of fuel.

,, Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

• Engine flooded.

o Bad spark plug.

o Dirty air filter.

o Dirty fuel filter.

o Water in fuel.

CORRECTION

o Fill fuel tank.

o See %0 START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

o Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

o Replace spark plug.

° Clean/replace air filter.

o Replace fuel filter.

o Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refilltank withfresh

gasoline and replace fuel fil-

ter.

o Check all wiring.

° See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

o Contact an authorizedser-

vice center.

o Clean/replace air filter.

° Replace spark plug.

° Recharge or replace battery.

° Replace fuel filter.

° Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

o Check all wiring.

o See 9"0 Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

o Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

o Depress clutch/brakepedal.

o Disengage attachment

clutch.

o Recharge or replace battery.

° Replace fuse.

° Clean battery terminals.

° Check all wiring.

° Check/replace ignition

switch.

• Check/replace solenoidor

starter.

° Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

........ ..... =

o Recharge or replace battery.

= Clean battery terminals.

i illlll ill=l

Engine will notturn

over

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

Engine valves out of

adjustment.

° Dirty air filter.

° Bad spark plug.

= Weak or dead battery.

o Dirty fuel filter,

° Stale or dirty fuel,

o Loose or damaged wiring.

o Carburetor out of adjust-

ment,

Engine valves out of

adjustment.

° Clutch]brake pedal not

depressed.

,, Attachment clutch is

engaged.

o Weak or dead battery.

• Blownfuse.

o Corroded battery termi-

nals.

° Loose or damaged widng.

,, Faulty ignitionswitch.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

Faulty operatorpresence

switch(es).

Weak or dead battery.

Corroded battery termi-

nals.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM -

Engine clicks but

will not start

(cont'd)

CAUSE

o Loose or damaged wiring.

o Faulty solenoid or starter.

CORRECTRON

i ii,l,, ii,

Loss of power

o Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

o Throttle in "CHOKE" posi-

tion.

o Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

o Check all wiring.

o Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

o Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

o Adjust throttle control.

o Dirt'y air filter.

° Low oil level/dirty oil.

° Faulty spark plug.

° Dirty fuel filter.

o Stale or dirty fuel.

Water in fuel.

o Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air

screen/fins.

o Dirtytclogged muffler.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

o Clean/replace air filter.

° Check oil level/change oil.

° Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

,, Replace fuel filter.

o Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

° Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh gaso-

line and replace fuel filter.

° Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

o Clean engine air screen/fins.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when opera-

tor leaves seat

with attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

o Loose or damaged wiring.

o Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

= Engine valves out of

adjustment.

o Worn, bent or loose blade.

° Bent blade mandrel.

o Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Mower deck not level.

• Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

° Bent blade mandrel.

= Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

o Clean/replace muffler.

o Check all wiring.

o See =ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

o Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

Replace blade mandrel.

Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho-

rized service center.

° Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

° Level mower deck.

o Clean underside of mower

housing.

, Replace blade mandrel.

o Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEN CAUSE

Poor cut- uneven

(cont'd)

Mower blades will

not rotate

,, ,,_............. ,Jllll

Poor grass dis-

charge

CORRECTION

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

o Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

o Frozen idler pulley.

o Frozen blade mandrel.

• Engine speed too slow.

o Travel speed too fast.

o Wet grass.

,, Mower deck not level.

o Lowtuneven tire air pres-

sure.

o Worn, bent or loose blade.

o Buildupof grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

o Blades improperly

installed.

o Improperblades used,

o Clogged mower deck vent

holesfrom buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Headlight(s) not ° Switch is"OFF".

working(if so o Bulb(s)burned out.

equipped) ° Faulty lightswitch.

o Loose or damaged wiring.

o Blownfuse.

Batterywill not ° Bad batterycell(s).

charge ° Poor cable connections.

° Faulty regulator(if so

equipped).

° Faulty alternator.

Engine "bacldires"

when turning

engine "OFF'

Engine throttlecontrolnot

set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

o Remove obstruction.

o Replace mower drive belt.

o Replace idler pulley.

o Replace blade mandrel.

o Place throttle controlin

"FAST' position.

o Shift to slower speed.

o Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

o Level mower deck.

, Check tires for properair

pressure.

° Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

° Clean underside of mower

housing.

- Replace mower drive belt.

° Reinstallblades sharp edge

down.

o Replace with blades listedin

this manual.

° Clean around mandrelsto

open vent holes.

° Turn switch "ON".

° Replace bulb(s).

° Check/replace light switch.

o Checkwiringand connections.

° Replace fuse.

° Replace battery.

° Check/clean all connections.

o Replace regulator.

° Replace alternator.

Move throttlecontrolto

"SLOW" positionand allow

to idlefor 30 secondsbefore

stoppingengine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR ,, = MODEL NUMBER 917o270510

BATTERY

BLACK

I ..... _1 RED

AMMETER ,. J. .... '_ l _ .,.,.', Bu___ji

I (OPTIONAL) , __: : I ....... , _ ]_ _

,,,,_-r",.._ _, _ J SOLENOID

i _.- p M v i | j CLUTCH / BP-,)_<E i

IGNITION t . I (NOT OCCUPIED)

k | I t

in /_ I ; "_-I-_, "" I ; r_._--_--_ i,

I , ..... I "3 i-

L__._._,_.,o<....g -'

. _I'"-HOUR-i.-. i" (CLUTCHOFF) I _'_l_'6"i'6F1

(OPTIONAL) [ _ SPARK

.... Su_ _ IGNITION I r,, PLUG ,_ ............ ,_

r---',J GAP _---"--'_ )

; - _.._E-LII "-I UNIT j (2 PLUGS ON

, SLU_ II "_A" LINE iI ............... TWIN CYL ENGINE,S) .

IGNITION SWITCH

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE HEADUGHTS

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WiLL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS ._

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS NON-REMOVABLE

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

/'77

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o270510

ELECTRICAL

L ....

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR == MODEL NUMBER 917.270510

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144925

2 74760412

3 STD551025

4 STD551125

6 STD541025

8 156417

16 153664

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 '136850

22 4152J

24 4799,,!

25 146147

26 108824X

28 4207J

29 121305X

30 140301

31 124211X

32 141226

33 109310X

40 156442

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

45 121€33X

52 141940

70 140422

NOTE:

Battery12 Volt 25 AMP

Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20uncX 314

Washer 9/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga

Washer LockHvy Helical 114

Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Case Battery

SwitchInterlock Push-in

Washer Lock 1/4

NutJam Hex 1/4-20Unc

Harness SocketUght W/4152J

Bulb Light #t156

Cable Battery6ga 11"red

Cable Battery6 Ga W/16 Wir red

Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green

CabteGround6ga 12"black

SwitchPlunger Nc Gray

SwitchIgn 4 pos

Nut lgniUon

Cover Sw Ignition

Key lgn Molded Craftsman, Delta

Harness Man ClAm Hm 97

Bolt BIkHex 1/4-20uncx 112

CoverTerminalRed

Sotenoid

NutKepsBIk Hex 1/4-20Unc

AmmeterRectangular6 AMP

ProtectionWire Loop

HarnessEngine,Dual14OHV

All componentdimensions give in USo inches

1tnch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270510

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917,270510

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160393

2 140356

3 17490612

4 STD551025

5 155272

6 155924X015

7 126842X

8 155138

9 161914X012

10 STD533710

11 155927

13 155934X010

14 17490608

15 74180512

't6 STD541431

17 154988X558

18 126938X

19 17521312

21 122933X

22 124479)(

24 STD5237t0

25 191313'12

26 STD541437

28 140137

29 124029)(

30 157584X558

3t 136619

33 145244X558

34 145243X556

35 STD533707

37 17490508

38 139866

39 139887

54 161464

100 105037X

140 158418

145 156524

- - 5479J

NOTE:

Chassis

DrawbarStretch

ScrewThdrol3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-tt

Washer13/32 X 314X 16Ga

BumperDash Hood

SaddleStkscr

ShieldHL HoodKohl/DiaEngine

ClipRetainerSlideOn

DashStkscrt-pc

BoltRdhdSqnk3/8-t6unc X 1

PanelDashLH

Panel Slk.scrDash RH

ScrewT'ndrot3/8-16 x 1/2 Ty-tt

ScrewMachTRHD 5/16-18 uncx 3/4

NutKeps5/16-18 Unc

HoodAsmPnt SlopeWeldMs-574

BumperHood

ScrewSltdHex HdW/PI Washer

RivetRatchetNylon

WasherNylonBIk28 x 75 x 19

BoltFinHex 3/8-16 uncx 1 Gro5

Washer13/32 X 13/16x 12 Ga

NutHex LockW/ins.318-16Unc

GrilleBlack

LensHeadlightBar Clear

FenderPntLT W/o Shift

BracketFender Rep1109873x

FootrestPntLh

FootrestPntRh

BoltRdhdSht Sqnk3/8-16 x 3/4

ScrewThdrot.5/16-18 x 1/2

BracketAsm Pvt LH MWR Rear

BracketAsm Pvt RH MWR Rear

ScrewHexWshd 8-t8 x 7/8

StripFoam18=

BracketSuspensionFront

RodPivotChassis/Hood

PlugButtonBIk359 DiaChoke

Allcomponentdimensionsgive inU,S. inches

1inch= 25,4 mm

TRACTOR = - MODEL HUMBER 917.270510

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR ,. = MODEL NUMBER 917.270510

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 Transaxle(See Breakdown) 42 19131312

DanaMode!4360-113 47 127783

2 146682 SpringReturnBrakeT/a Zinc 48 154407

3 123666X PulleyTransaxiet 8/20"tires 49 123205X

4 12000028 RingRetainer# 5100+62 50 STD523715

5 121520X StrapTorque30 Degrees 51 STD541437

6 17490512 ScrewThdrol5/16-18 x 3/4 TYT 52 STD541431

7 162240 BracketSaddleShiftT/a 53 105710)(

8 131679 Rod Shf SdtLY/YT StrBIk Zinc 55 105709X

10 STD561210 Pin Cotter1/8 x 1 Cad 55 STD523712

11 105701X WasherPlateShf388 Sq Hole 57 130801

12 19151216 Washer15/32 x3/4 x 16ga 58 127274X

13 74550412 Bolt1/4-28unfGr8W/Patch 59 140312

14 STD551!25 WasherLockHvy Helical1/4 61 17490612

15 74490544 BoltHex FLGHD5/16-18Gr+5 62 8883R

18 STD5237t0 Bolt Fin Hex 63 140186

19 STD541437 NutLockHexW/tns_ 3/8-16

Unc 64

KnobRd 1/2-13PlstcThdsBIk 65

RodBrake BIkZinc26 840 66

Nut Hex Jam3/8-16 Unc 70

SpringRodBrake2 00 Zinc 72

Washer13132x 13116x 16Ga 74

Pin Cotter1/8x 314Cad 75

Rod BrakeParking Lt/Yt 76

CapBrakePartdngRed 77

BracketMtgTransaxle 78

KeeperBelt LHLT 14 Ga 112

Bolt Hex Hd5/16_t6uncx 3/4 116

ShaftAsm PedalFoot

BearingNylonBik 629 ld 145

Washer21/32 x I x 16 Ga 149

PinRoll3/16 x 1" 150

PulleyIdlerFlat 151

BoltFin Hex3/8-16uncx 2-314

SpacerSplit395x 59 Bzp NOTE:

KeeperBeltIdler

21 106933X

22 130804

24 STD541237

25 I06688X

26 STD551037

27 STD561210

28 14-5204

29 124236X

30 130807

3t 127275X

32 STD523107

34 155071

35 120183X

36 STD551062

37 STD571810

38 123674X

39 STD523727

40 4470J

41 154777

DESCRiPTiON

71170764

STD551143

154778

134683

19132012

1095O2)(

121749X

STD581075

123583X

121748)(

19091210

72110610

159103

122052X

150935

19'I33210

Washer13/32 x 13116x 12 Ga

Pulley idlerV Groove Plastic

BellcrankClutchGm Dry StJ

RetainerBelt Style Spring

BoltHex Hd 3/8-t6unc x 1-1/2

NutCrownlook3/8-16 UNC

NutCrownLock5/16-18

LinkCIutch7 66

SpringReturnClutch6 75

BoltFin Hex318-!6 unc x 1-114

V-BeltGd Drive95 25

KeeperBelt RH LT PnVzinc 16g

KeeperBeltCenterspan

ScrewTndrel3/8+16 x 3/4 Ty-tt

Cover PedalBlkRound

PulleyEngCI Mech38deg

LT/'(T

BoltHex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5

Washer LockHvy HlclSpr 7/16

Keeper Belt Engine

GuideBeltMowerDriveRH

Washer 13132x 1+1/4x 12 Ga

SpacerAxte

Washer25132x I 1/4 x 16 Ga

E-ring#5t 33-75

Key Square2 0 x 1845/1865

Washer25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16ga

Washer9/32 x3/4 x 10 Ga

BoltRdhdSq Neck3/8-16 x

1°25

Spacer

SpacerRetainerPM Mower

BushingNylonColiered

Washer t3/32 x 2 x 10 Ga

All componentdimensions give in US.

inches 1 inch = 25,4 mm

TRACTOR = .. MODEL NUMBER 917o270510

STEERING ASSEMBLY

L '

t." .x

z;t

TRACTOR ° - MODEL NUMBER 917,270510

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTmON

1 139768

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

1'1 10040600

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156545

18 57079

19 124035X

20 126684X

22 71200410

23 t27501

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

36 139769

39 19133808

40 STD541537

41 104820X

42 124417)(

43 121749X

46 121232X

47 6855M

62 156593

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

Wheel Steering OppSears BIk

AxleAsm Front Lt

SpindleAsm Lh

SpindleAsmRh

WasherThrust ,75x 1.230

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

Washer 27t32x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga,,

RingKlip#'i"5304-75

BearingCotStrgBIk

Dragiink ExtendedStamped

WasherLockHvy HlclSpr 3/8

BearingAxle

LocknutRange 5/8-1t UNC

ShaftAsmStrg 5/8 x t5.19 Lt

WasherThrust o515x .750 x °033

SupportShaft

WasherShim 1/4 x 5/8 x .062

ScrewHex Socket1/4-20x 5/6

ShaftAsm Pitman

BracketSteering

BushingUnk DragBIkLR

Gear Sector22 Teeth

Washer I3/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga°

ScrewT'ndrol3/8-16 x 3/4 TY-TT

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad

RodTieWire Form 19,75 Mech

BushingStrg. 5/8 ID Dash

Screw

CapWheel Steer OppSearsUSA

Washer 13/32 x 2-318x 8 Ga.

LocknutCenter 3/8-24 Unf

AdaptorWheel Strg..640/.635 td

BootShaftSteeringCraftsman

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gao

Cap SpindleFrTopBik

FittingGrease

SteeringAssembly

SpacerA.vJe

BearingArmPittman

BoltRn Hex 5/8-tl UNC x 2-3/4

BraceAxle

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU,S. inches

1 inch= 25,4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR =,, MODEL NUMBER 917.270510

44 38 78

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

ENGINE

TRACTOR = = MODEL NUMBER 917,27051(}

KEY

NO.

NOTE:

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

162144

17720410

137352

272293

13280324

13200300

STD551237

159880

137180

109202X

158990

t23487X

17490512

137040

124028X

t7490412

19091416

STD551131

71070512

17490620

128861

Control_h/ch RH BIk Pdt 15 10

ScrewHexThd Cut 1/4-20x5/8T

Engine (See Breakdown)B_ggs

Model No 287707-1255-Et

Muffler Exh LT B&S14HP IC OHV

Gasket Eng 1 313 ld Tin Plated

Nipple Pipe3/8 Npt x 3"

ElbowStd 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer Lock ExtTooth 3/8

Shield Browning!Debris Guard

Kit SparkArrestor (Flat Scm)

Tank Fuel Front I 25

Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented

Clamp Hose Blk

ScrewThdrol5/16_t8 x 3/4 TYT

Une Fuel20"

PlugOil Drain(Order FromEngineManufacturer)

BushingSnap NylBlk Fuel Line

ScrewHexwshThdrot1/4-20 x 3/4

Washer9/32 x 7/8 x 16 ga

WasherLock HvyHtc{Spr 5/t6

ScrewHex Hd Cap 5/16-18 X 3/4

ScrewThdro! 3/8-16x1-1/4TYTT

Nut Flange t/4-20 Starter Nut

All componentdimensions given inUoS.inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR ,,., MODEL NUMBER 917.270510

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

1401_

140551

ST0523710

19131610

145006

STD541437

124181X

17490616

19131614

155925

12OO68)(

121246X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket Pvt St

BoltFin Hex 3/8-16uncX 1

WasherRat 13/32X 1 X 10 Ga

ClipPush-InHinged

LocknutHex W/Wsh 3/8-16

SpringSeat Cprsn2 250 Bik23

ScrewThdrol3/6-16 X 1 Ty-tt

Washer 13/32X 1 X 14 Ga

Pan Seat

KnobSeat 1/2-,13Unc BIk

BracketMountingSwitch

KEY PART

NO. NO.

13 121248X

14 72050412

15 134300

16 121250)(

17 123976)(

21 153236

22 STD541431

24 19171912

25 127016X

DESCRIPTION

BushingSnap BikNy150Id

BoltRdhdSht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2

SpacerSplit28x 96 YelZlnc

SpringCprsn1 27 BlkPnt

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Rg Gr 5 Zinc

BoltShld5/16-18 Uric

Nut LockHex'W/Ins 5/16-18

Washer17/32 X 1-3/16X 12 Ga

BoltShoulder5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All componentdimensions g_veninU,S_inches

1 inch= 25,4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR -" MODEL NUMBER 9! 7.270510

14 6

4 14

11 16

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

1 1_8_

2 _3511

3 1_9_

4 1_991

6 133644

9 1_2_

10 149516

11 156439

12 4_OJ

DESCRIPTION

DecalDashInstOper English

Decal HP Engine

Decal Hood RH

Decal Hood LH

Decal Maint Oust Sears

Domestt

DecalFenderCraftsman White

Decal BatteryDngr/Psn Eng

Acme

DecalDanger Fender Eng/span

Decal Clutch/brakeEnglish

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

146046

163249

160396

163209

131265

133179

'157119

138311

162914

162915

DESCRIPTION

DecalV-Belt DrSchTractor

DecalPanelDash 6sp 42"

DecalV-Belt Sch

Decal Fender Sd 6/42

DecalLightbox

DecalMower QC System

Pad Footrest

DecalHandle Lft Height Adjust

Manual Owners English

Manual Owners Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

4.1o

KEY

NO.

11 6

NOTE:

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

59192

65139

106222X

59904

106732X427

276H

9040H

106108X427

124635)(

7152J

104757X

144334

Cap ValueTire

StemValue

Tim FTs 15X60 -6 Service

Tube InnerFront#35060

RimAsm6"frontWhiteService

Fitting Grease

Bearing Flange

RimAsm 8"rearWhite Service

Tire RTs 18x9 5-8 Service

Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

Cap Axle BIk1 50 X 1 00

Sealant,Tire (10 oz. tube)

All componentdimensions given in U°Soinches

1inch = 25A mm

TRACTOR - = MODEL NUMBER 917o270519

LiFT ASSEMBLY

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/ /

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUiVlBE_

LiFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg W/plunger LT

2 159474 Shaft Asm Uft

3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga

6 120183X Beating Nylon BIk 629 Id

7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk

8 1_365X Button Plunger Red

'11 139865 Link Lift LH

12 139866 Unk Lift RH

13 STD624008 Retainer Spring

15 127218 Link Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc

18 73800800 Nut Lock W/wsh 1/2-13unc

19 139868 Arm Suspension Rear

20 STD624008 Retainer Spring Zinc

31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE:

All component dimensions given inU_S.inches

1 inch= 25A mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,270510

MOWER DECK

_"'40

,33

TRACTOR = - MODEL NUMBER 917,270510

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 144393 MowerHousing 49 155066

2 STD533107 Bolt 50 131340

3 138017 BracketAssembly,SwayBar, 51 STD541410

Front 52 139888

4 138440 BracketAssembly, Sway Bar 53 131845)(900

5 STD624008 RetainerSpring 54 133943

6 130832 Arm,Suspension,Rear 55 155046

8 850857 Bolt,Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr.8 56 122052X

9 STD551137 Washer,Lock 58 140086

10 140296 Washer,Hardened 59 141043

11 134149 Blade,Mulching 67 162113

12 129895 Bearing,Ball 68 144200

13 137645 ShaftAssembly,Mandrel, 71 142427

Vented(includesKey No.6) 72 131870

14 128774 Housing,Mandrel,Vented 73 127847

15 110485X Beadng,Ball,Mandrel 74 121748)(

16 140329 Stripper,VentedMowerDeck 75 12000029

17 72110610 Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 1_1/4 76 128903

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5!16-18 x 5/8

t9 132827 Bolt,Shoulder 77 127845

20 159770 Baffle,Vortex 78 160571

21 STD541431 Nut Cmwniock5/16-18 UNC

22 t34753 StiffenerBracket 79 t27498

23 131267 Bracket,Deflector 80 153701

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 81 73350600

25 123713X Spring,Tomion,Deflector 82 142028

26 110452)( Nut, Push 83 120958)(

27 130968 Shleld,Deflector 64 156084

28 19111016 Washer 11/32x 5/8 x 16 Ca. 85 72140618

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 92 STD541437

30 157722 ScrewThdrolWasherHead 128 153390

31 129963 Washer,Spacer 132 19132203

32 153535 Pulley,Mandrel

33 t37266 Nut, Toplock,Ranged 141 6266t--i

34 STD633717 Bolt - - 130794

35 133835 Fastner,ChristmasTree

36 131494 Pulley,Idter,Rat

37 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/t6 x i6 Ca, -* 145411

40 STD641437 Nut Crownlock3/8-16 UNC

4t 133551 Rod,Pivot, withNibs

43 140083 Rod,Clutch,Secondary,w/Nibs

44 140088 Guard,Mandrel, LHo

45 STD624003 Retainer

46 137729 Screw,Thd. Roll 114-20x 5/8

48 133944 Washer,Hardened

DESCRIPTION

RollerAssembly,Cam Follower

Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade5

Locknut

Bolt,Shoulder5/16-18 UNC

ArmAssembly, Pad, Brake

Washer,Hardened

Arm,Idler

Spacer,Retainer

Spring,TorsionBrakes

Guard,TUV Idler

KnobCustomOval

V-Belt

Rod,Clutch,Primary,withNibs

Spring,Return

Arm, Clutch,Secondary

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.

Ring,K]ip

Bolt,Shoulder3/8-16 UNC x

1o44

Keeper, Spring

LeverAsm. ClutchPfi PIm

STLT

Bushing, Large, Brass

Spring, MowerClutch

Nut, HexJam 3/8-t6 Unc

*-Trunnion,Adj_

Washer Stntered

Keeper Belt Idler

Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

Nut

Washer Felt

Spacer,Washer 13/32 LDox 1-

3/80.D. x 1/4

Washer Thrsut .75 x 1.230

MandrelAssembly (Includes

Key Numbers 8-10, 12-15,31

and32)

Mower Deck, Complete

(Standard Deck,Order

SeparatelyMulcherPlate and

GaugeWheel Components,

Key Nos. 101-106and 111-121)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensions givenin U.SJnches

I inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR ,.., MODEL HUIVIBER 917.270510

DANA TRANSAXLE =° MODEL NUMBER 4360-113

11o

TRACTOR .-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270510

DANA TRANSAXLE - .. MODEL NUMBER 4360-113

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 '!60939 Housing,Upper 40 120472X Spacer,.633 X .87 X _755

2 2274J Screw,Tapping,1/4-20 X 4734 41 t05928X Sprocket,9T

3 134400 Ball, Detent 42 110084X Gear, Bevel,42"I"

4 105904X Spring,Detent 43 134394* Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft

5 160940 Screw,Tapping, No. 10_24X 44 !20473X Shaft,Drive

.482 45 142678 Gear, Spur,12T

6 138235 Assy,Shifter 46 143697 Gear,Spur,151"

7 108727)( V-Ring 47 124641X Gear,Spur,20T

8 148266 Bearing,Flange 48 t06589X Gear, Spur,25T

9 148269 SeaS,Oil 49 t20406X Gear,Spur,28"i"

10 2225J Ring, Retaining 50 105937X Gear,Spur,31T

11 134793" Assy,Kit, Shim,.625 Shaft 51 2226J Washer,Plain, .632X 1.00 X

12 148268 Bearing, Range .060

13 120415)( Washer,Plain, .632X 1.38X 52 134401 W'asher,Neoprene

.046 53 2264J Washer,Plain, .758)( 1.25X

t4 142674 Key,Woodruff,No.9 .031

15 138234 Assy,Kit,tnputShaft 54 160946 Axle,LH

16 110078X Pinion,Bevel,14T 55 tt0081X Gear,Miter,15T

17 105909)( Ring,Retaining 56 160948 Ring,Retaining

18 105910)( Chain,24 Pitches 57 !10071X Gear, Spur,32T

19 160942 Cover, Detent 56 120952X Shaft,Cross

20 160943 Gear,Spur,12T 59 110082X Gear, Miter,15T

21 148267 Collar,Clutch 60 160950 Axle, RH

22 138236 Assy,Kit,ClutchKeys 6t 142680 Houstng,Lower

23 73810500 Nut,Lock,5/16-24 62 120961X Puck,Friction

24 142676 Shaft, Intermediate 63 7294J Disc,Brake

25 2244J Key,Woodruff,No. 6t 64 108989X .Spacer,Brake Puck

26 105916X Ring,Retaining 65 160952 Jaw, Brake

27 120470X Sprocket,18T 66 120954X Pin, Dowel

28 110070X Spacer,1.131 X 1o45X .494 67 160953 Screw,Tapping,5/16-18 X

29 142677 Gear, Spur,371" 2.35

30 142681 Gear, Spur,35T 68 136244 Lever,Actuating

31 t24644X Gear, Spur,30T 69 108996X Washer,Plain, .32! X 1o00X

32 108980)( Gear,Spur, 25T .055

33 120406)( Gear,Spur,22T 70 160954 Bracket,Anti-Rotation

34 134796 Gear, Spur191" 71 120951X Puck,Fdctlon

35 !05925X Washer, Plain,°640X 1.37 X 72 120416X Grease

.061

36 2228J Washer,Plain,.632X 1.00 X NOTE: Allcomponentdimensions givenin U.S. inches

.046 1 inch= 25_4mm

37 2231J Washer,Plain,.632 X 1.00 X

,031

38 160944 AsE:/,Gear,Comb., 12T& 30T

39 124639X Shaft,idler

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUIVIBER 917.270510

BRBGGS& STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1

230

_614

634A

REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

868A

868

166

1029

1034

1026

1022 7

TRACTOR =,, MODEL NUMBER 917.270519

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1

164

_123

1_ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

127

51A_

LMT NUMBEB

142

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TRACTOR ,- = MODEL NUMBER 917.270510

BRIGGS & STRATTON EHGIHE-IVtODEL HUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1

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524

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305 668

1006

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188

171

224

646

872

535

TRACTOR = oMODEL HUMBER 917.270510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGIHE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E1

209

729

663

265

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783

_J 615

803

201

1090

311

TRACTOR ..- MODEL NUMBER 9!7.270510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE NUMBER 1255-E!

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 496412 Cylinder Assembly 53 94637 Stud, Carburetor Mounting

2 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 73 224948 Screen, Flush Rotating

3 391086 *Seal, Oil 75 225136 Washer, Spring

4 494238 Base, Engine 78 94626 Screw, Sems

5 495858 Head, Cylinder 93 281346 Bushing, Throttle Shaft

7 272614 ***Gasket, Cylinder Head 95 94098 **Screw, Throttle

8 495735 Breather Assembly 98 495800 Screw, Idle Speed

9 27803 *Gasket, Valve Cover 104 231789 **Pin, Float Hinge

10 94621 Screw, Sems 105 231855 "*Valve Float

11 281246 Tube, Breather I06 231854 **Seat, Inlet Valve

12 271916 *Gasket, Crankcase Cover, 108 224540 Valve, Choke

1/64" 111 262719 Spring, Choke

271997 *Gasket, Crankcase Cover, 1t7 232118 Jet, Main (Std.)

_005" 232119 Jet, Main (Hi-AlL)

271996 *Gasket, Crankcase Cover, 118 498030 Vah,e, Needle

..009" t21 499233 Carburetor Overhaul Kit

13 94728 Screw, Cylinder Head 123 94913 Screw, Elbow Mounting

15 94239 Plug, Ot_ Drain 125 499153 Carburetor Assembly

16 495162 Crankshaft 127 - - - **Plug, Welch (Sold in Kit Only)

94196 Timing Gear Key 130 224539 Valve, Throttle

20 291675 *Seal, Oil 131 494379 Shaft and Lever, Throttle

22 94624 Screw, Seres, Base Mounting 133 494381 Float, Carburetor

23 492326 Flywheel and Ring Gear 137 281 I65 **'Gasket, Float Bowl

Assembly, Magneto 138 281164 ****Washer, Bowl

24 222698 Key, Flywhee! 141 495931 Shaft and Lever, Choke

25 495860 Piston Assembly, Standard Size 142 232117 Nozzle, Carburetor

495977 Piston Assembly, ,810"

Oversize t64 214047 Elbow, Carburetor

495978 Piston Assembly, °020" 166 94555 Stud, Rocker Arm

Oversize 171 28105t Nut, Air Cleaner Mounting

495979 Piston Assembly, .030" !87 492790 Une, Fuel (t t" Long, Cut to

Oversize Suit)

26 495854 Ring Set, Piston, Standard Size 188 94627 Screw, Hex Head, 3/4

495852 Ring Set, Piston, ,,010"Oversize 192 492t60 Screw Assembly, Rocker Arm

495851 Ring Set, Piston, .020" Oversize 20t 262767 Unk, Governor

495855 Ring Set, Piston, ..030" Oversize 209 260695 Spring, Govemor

27 263129 Lock, Piston Pin 216 262766 Unk, Choke

28 498319 Pin Assy,, Piston, Standard Size 219 490815 Gear, Governor

29 494504 Rod Assembly, Connecting 222 4956tl Plate, Governor Contro_

495490 Rod Assembly, Connecting, 224 94729 Screw, Sems, Air Cleaner

;020" Undersize Crankpin Bore 25 495157 Crank, Governor

32 94695 Screw, Hex Washer Head, 1- 227 493935 Lever Assembly, Governor

57/64 230 94927 Washer, Governor Crank

32A 94646 Screw, Hex Washer Head, 1_ 232 262785 Spring, Govemor Link

518 238 262836 Cap, Valve

33 495856 Vatve, Exhaust 240 394358 Filter, Fuel (In Fuel Line)

34 495857 Valve, intake 265 221535 Clamp, Casing

35 262811 Spring, Valve NOTE: All component dimensions given in U..S_inches

37 224502 Guard, Flywheel 1 inch = 25.4 mm

40 224641 Retainer, Valve Spring * Included In Gasket Set (495993)

45 262411 Tappet, Valve ** Included In Carburetor Kit (499233)

46 496884 Gear, Cam *** Included In Both Gasket Set (495993) and

51 272465 ****Gasket, Carburetor Valve Overhaul Kit (495992)

(Carburetor to Elbow) ***" Included In Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor Kit

52 272569 **'Gasket, Carburetor (499233) and Carburetor Gasket Set (494385)

(Elbow tO Cylinder)

TRACTOR = = MODEL HUMBER 917.270510

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 287707, TYPE HUMBER 1255-E1

KEY PART

NO. NO.

284 94704

294 810068

304 496318

305 94786

306 225020

307 94930

309 497595

310 497602

311 497608

333 495859

334 94731

337 491055

346 93705

356 497708

356A 497671

356B 494705

358 495993

363 19203

383 89838

423 94903

445 496894

455 222561

467 493903

474 393474

482 93621

510 497606

523 495230

524 281370

525 496113

535 272403

537 281106

544 497603

552 231597

562 94907

592 231978

601 93053

611 493496

614 93306

615 263080

634 494455

634A 491323

635 280872

646 224546

657 94906

663 94929

668 280848

718 230192

726 892134

_7 4903_

_8 9_51

_9 2251_

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

Screw,Hex Head 729A 281390

Screw,Set 741 262932

Housing,Blower 757 213998

Screw,Hex,Head, 758 39989I

BlowerHousingMounting 759 298909

Shield,Cylinder 761 94593

Screw,CylinderShield 783 280104

Motor,Starter 801 394856

Bolt,ThnJ 802 497605

BrushSet 803 497604

Armature,Magneto 842 270920

Screw,Seres,Armature 847 496415

Mounting 851 493880

Plug,Spark 868 494435

Screw, Hex Head

WireAssembly 868A 272610

Wire, Stop 871 262835

Wire Stop

GasketSet 872 281104

Puller, Rywheet 875 495862

Wrench,SparkPlug 877 393456

Screw,Seres 947 497672

Cartridge,AirCleaner 965 94108

Cup,ScreenMounting 975 495933

Knob,AirCleaner 977 494385

Stator,Alternator 987 281166

Screw,Sems 1005 280687

Drive,Starter 1006 224413

Capand Dipstick,OilFiller 1019 496758

"Seal, FillerTube 1022 272475

Tube,Oil Filler 1023 224552

Element,Filter 1026 494432

*O-Ring,Air Cleaner 495136

Armature,Starter t029 224554

Bushing,GovernorCrank 1033 495992

Bolt,GovernorLever 1034 495248

Nut,Hex 1036 499364

Clamp,FuelPipe 1044 94673

Elbow,Fuel Pipe 1045 231828

Pin,Cotter i058 272623

Retainer 1090 497607

**Seal,ChokeShaft 1091 281364

*Sea!, Governor 2500 28N707-1026

Elbow,Spar',(Ptug --,-- 496050

Brace,Air Cleaner RPM Settings:

Screw,Seres

Screw,Self-Tapping

Spacer

Pin,Dowel

Gear,Ring

(IncludesMountingHardware)

Cover,Starter

Screw,Hex Head

Retainer,Wire

DESCRiPTiON

Clip, Wire

Gear,3qming

Unk, Counterweight

Counterweight Assembly

Pin, Counterwelght

Screw, Counterweight

Gear, Starter

Cap, Drive

Cap, End

Housing,Starter

" Seal, Oil FillerCap

FillGroup,Oil

Terminal,IgnitionCable

*** Seal,_sembly,

Valve

*** Gasket,Valve

Bushing,Guide (Intake &

Exhaust)

Cover, Air Cleaner

Body,Air Cleaner

Diode and Connector Assembly

Solenoid

NUt,Hex

BowlAssembly,Carburetor

CarburetorGasketSet

** Seal,ThrottleShaft

Fan, Rywheel

Retainer,Fan

Label Kit

*** Gasket,Cover

Cover,RockerArm

Rod, Push, Intake

Rod,Push, Exhaust

Ann, Rocker

Valve Overhaul Kit

GuideAssembly, Push Rod

Label Kit, Emissions

Screw, Hex Head

Extension,Crankshaft

Manual,OwnerOs

Retainer,Brush

Cap, Umiter

ReplacementEngine

ReplacementShortblock

Low:.1650-1850, High:3200-

340O

NOTE: A!l componentdimensionsgiven In UoS.inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

" IncludedIn GasketSet (495993)

** IncludedinCarburetorKit (499233)

*** Included In BothGasketSet (495993) and

ValveOverhaulKit (495992)

**** IncludedIn GasketSet (495993), CarburetorKit

(499233) and CarburetorGasketSet (494385)

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

o'!

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15 ° MAX.

d A Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not

U _ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu-

n _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For the repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

I =800=366=PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1=800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274)

Para pedir ser¢icio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-58t 1

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1=800-488=1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1=800=827-6655

When requesting service or ordering

parts, always provide the following

information:

- Product Type o Part Number

° Model Number o Part Description

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