Craftsman 917270711 lawn tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual_

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17.0 HP

ELECTRIC STAR'T

42" MOWER

6"SPEED TRANS_XLUE-

LAWN TRAG TOR

Modet N_.

917.270711

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answersto yourquestions

aboutthisproduct,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Une

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

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

Varrar_-_ ..... -. ............................... ......... 2

_afety Rules ........................................... 2 :

_rodObTS p°eCifiC_ti'on_ '...._......'...:.. :...::....5

ssembly,.. ...... ,.-,-,-,---.,---..------,--.-- ...... 8

)peration .............................................. 12

Ylaintenance Schedule.._i_,',i_ .............. 18

Nlaintenance......................................... 18

Service and Adjustments ...................... 22

Storage ................................................. 28

Troubleshooting.................................... 29

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

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

.IMITF_,__TVyO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDII_G EQUIPMENT

"ortwo (2) years from the date of I_umh_se, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-

=_ined,lubricated and tunedup according to the instructions in the owner's manual,

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

,orkmanship.

"hisWarra._n_ty_do__snot cover:.

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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.

Ridingequipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

.IMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

i;pecific legal rights, and you may also have other dghts which may vary from state to

;tate.

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

._ENERAL OPERATION

Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

. Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and_wn by the blade.

Be _ure _e area is clear of other people

befom_owmg. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never.carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tionand do not point itat anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher orthe guard in

place.

• Slow down before tuming.

• Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always tum off blades, s_eetpark-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

•Tum off blades when not mowing.

• Stol_engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

lighL

• 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 trm'le_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

sl.opes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up th-e-_s-l_peo_iTyou feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain_could overtum the machine. Tall

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.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations forwheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• 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 strai.ght 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.

• Do not mow on:wet grass, Reduced

traet'N_'ffP_uld-_use sfiding.

• Do notby to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

• Do notuse grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN •

Tragic accidents can 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 children will remain where

you last saw them. --

- Keep children out of the mowing area

• and under the watchful care of another

responsible adulL

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children. •

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Useextra cam in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors am 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 not

smoke.

- Never rehJel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame,such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and belts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oH or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

•"stodng,.

• Stop and.inspect the.equipment Hyou

strike an object. Repair, ifnecessary,

before restading,

• " 3" "

• Never make acljustments orrepairs with

engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving pads or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

be_f_or_e__owj.n.g,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.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injuredor interfere with

-safemachine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

• responsible adult.

• Be alertand tum machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and downfor small children.

_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TIONI!! BECOME AWAREI!! YOUR SAFE-

TY !S INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tatst-artingwhen setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

itcannot contact spark plug.

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 servicingthem.

Check brake operation frequently. _

Adjust and service as required.

• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not

across.

• Remove obstacles such•as rocks,tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overtum the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you willnot have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid startingor stoppingon a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• Do not tum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill,if possible.

_WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of Caiifomia to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

.R0.u..orspE=RcA!n .s

.... 125 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

- REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 30 (above320F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3;0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

INTAKE: .003"-.005"

EXHAUST: .005"-.007"

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:,

(MPH): • I sT 1.2

2ND 1.5

3RD 2.4

................ 4TM 3.5

5TM 4.8

6TM 5.4

REVERSE: 1.5

PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

.... 3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190

CASE SIZE: UIR

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Cra_an Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured .

to give you the.best possible depondab, ity

ar;d performance.

ShoukJyou-e ,rk=nceanyproUemyou..

cannot easily remedy, please cor_tact your "

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained technk

clans 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 Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able onthis product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• 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 r.-'mual.

_,WARNIhG: 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 ('_ any). If a spark an'ester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of Califomia 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

_'_'- lr

(1) Large Flat Washer:

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x I

(1) Lockwasher

3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18x 1-1/4

(1) Locknut

5/16-18

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Washer

.17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12

(1) Knob

" - PARTS BAG CONTENTS,-SHOWN:FULL SIZE •

(2) Weld Nuts

_ #10

(2) Screws /_ (2) Lock

#10 x 5/8 _t_ Washem #10

(2) Washem

_/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Parts packet separately in carton

Seat

Video

Cassette

Mulcher /?/_

•Steermg Wheel

Boot i

Parts Bag contents not shownfull size

_]ER. (_ (2) Washers

(2) Shoulder _ 3/8 x 7/8 x 14

Bolts

Centerlock Nuts (A' _f))

(2)

Steering Wheel

Adapter

Steedng

Wheel Insert

(2) .Gauge -Wheels

i_" _'_'_ I I I-,

(_ (2) Latch Hook

- Assemblies-:.

Steering "

Extension

Shaft

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Yot_rnew-tractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtractor

allpartsandhardwareyouassemblemust 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

(1) 3/4" wrench socket

drive.mchet .......

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).

(1) Phillips Screw

ddver

(1)Tirepressure

gauge

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPAeK-CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6),

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

_ BOQT_

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

• • Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

• Slide steering'wheel adapter onto steer-

--ing'_raft -e_tension.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• 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

3/8 He_ Bolt

Lockwasher

Large Flat

Stee__iill r

Wheel

TOROLL 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 forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

,tOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

Liftseat pan to _ position and open.

batteyJ>ox_door.

• Ifthis battery is put intoservice after

month and year•indicatedon label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-,

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY": in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for charg-

ing instructions).

.. . .. •

Seat Pan

BatteryBox ,Label

Door

-Terminal_

INSTALL SEAT

Adjustseat-beforetightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt._ghten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob andfiat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat:

• Slide seat until a comfodable position is

reached which allows you .topress

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• (_et off seat without movingits adjusted

position. • - . ....

_Ralse's_at and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

SeatPan

Shoulder

Bolt

RatWasher

AdjustmentKnob

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• InstalltWOlatchh0oks tOimUlcherplate

using screw,washer, I_ Washer, and

weld nutas shown.

NOTE,"Pre-assembla Weldnut to latch

hook by inseding weld nut fromthe top

with hook pointing down.

• Tighten hardware securely.

• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

rightposition.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower de;.,_opening and slide into

place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole onfront of

mower deck.

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

4_CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower; Raise and hold guard

•when attaching mulcher plate•and allow it

to rest onplate while in operation. • i

Weld

Weld Nut

The Top .,_

Lock

Washer

Screw

Latch

Hook Points

Down

Washer

Mulcher

Weld Nut

[-Lock, Washer

Washer

Screw.

Deflector

Shiekl

Latch

Hooks•

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING _-

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe-place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installationof optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

_.SSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO •

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper positionWhen

opemting-rnower. Be sure they are prop-

erly adjusted to ensure optimum mower

performance.

• Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on

a flat level surface.

_, Adjust-mewer-to_desiredcuttingheight

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation sectionof

this manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightlyoffthe

ground. Installgauge wheel in appropri-

ate holewithshoulder bolt,318washer,

and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tightensecurely.

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel MounUng

Bracket

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE .

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is importantfor best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PS! shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 ofthis manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best Cutting results, mower housing

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 shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectionof

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you leam how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See -TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

3/8-16

Locknut

-..°

/CHECKLBT

PLEASE REVIEW'rFIE FOLLOWING

CHECKEIS'P.

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed. .,_ _-.

/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/ Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum I hour at 6 amps).

,/ Seat isadjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

,/ All tires are propedy inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

• o_-rinftated at the factory). "

,/ Be sure ilrmwer deck is properly leveled

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

cutting results. (Tires must be properly

inflatedfor ___veling).

,/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed propedy around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/ Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR," PA_"EXTRA A'I-I'ENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

4' 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.

4' Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

Th6_sesymbols may appear on yourtractor or in literature suppliedwith the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATrERY CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD SLOW

WARNING

FAST

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER UFT

LOCKED

N H L c®) I

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

;NOW YOUR TRACTOR

IEAD THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND,SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YouR

"RAC'r_R

"ompa_ethe illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locationsof

arious controls and adjustments. Save this manual for futurereference.

Ammeter

Throttle/Choke

Control

_.u_ral_

Pedal

Clutch Lever

Ignition

J s %

, ©

Ught

Switch

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment Lift

Lever

Parking Brake

Height

Adjustment

Knob Gearshift

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards ofthe American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT cLUTCH _LEVER: Used GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

pedal into the brake position,

HEI_JUS_rMENT KNOB: Used to

adjusHtm, mower cutting height.

and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or

other attachments mounted to your trac-

tor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

IGNmON 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 intothe

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 visionsafety mask over specta-

cles, or standardsafety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch, When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seatwithout first setting the

parkingbrake will shut off the engine.

TO SETPARKING BRAKE

• J)epress clutch/brake pedal intofull

-=BRAKE"positionand hold.

• Placeparking brake lever in-

ENGAGED" position and ielease pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in "BRAKE"position.

Make-sure-parkingbrake will holdtrac-

tor secure.

Throttle/Choke AttachmentClutch Lever

Control lever "Engaged"Position

_ "Disengaged"

ClutCh/Brake _ _/Position

Peda-I-"D_d_- -_-_:_./Parking Brake

Position L "',_" \V_ "Engaged"

_hifl

"Disengaged" Adjustment"PositionLever

Position Knob

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch lever to DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE-

• To stop ground ddve_ depress

clutch/Drake pedal into full "BRAKE"

position --.

• 7

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tio-n.

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'.

• Tum ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

--le'_ tremor to prevent unauthodzed

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "OFF" will cause

the battery to be discharged (dead).

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.

• 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.

• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in neutral

(N) position.

• Move gearshift lever to desired posi-

tion.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bdng 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 cutting heiOht iS controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (G) to raise cutting

height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (O)to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately

1-1/2" to 4". The heights are measured

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running. These heights are ap-

proximate 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-t/2 inches dudngthe

cooLseason and to over3 inches during

hot_nonths. For healthier andbetter

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

• 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

Your tractor is equipped withan operator

pres_ce-sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat withthe

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

Select desired height of cut.

• Lowe_-r_o_-w_'li attachment liftcon-

trol.

• Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

•gage attachment clutchcontrol.

Attachment Clutch AttachmentLift Lever

Lever "Fngaged___ High Position

Position _'(

=Disengag_____Low .

ACAuTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,on

wnowers.so equipped, or:the discharge

guard in place.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS:

_kCAUTION: 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 isprovided for

your use. : "

• Choose:the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills. "

• ••Avoidstopping or changing speed on

i _."hillS,...i •" _.":..: .... " _

_ve_loslower position.:

" n isa ut necessary,

j_usl_clutch/Drake pedal quicklyto brake

position and engage parking broke.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you: restart movemenL

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all tums slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure gearshift lever is in neutial (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH. .'.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on •a truck

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 ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped,from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• Remove oil fillcap/diPStick and wipe

clean,reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level: If.necessary,

add oiluntil "FULL" mark on dipstickis

reached. Do not overfill.

• For coldweather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainten-

•ance section ofthis manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainten-

ance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE "

• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular

unleaded gasoline witha minimumof

87 .octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mixoil withgasoline- Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within30

.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

coM weather starling; _

_WARNING: ExPerience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

usi'ng-eth_mol 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 informa-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

nct amage may occur.

AUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler nec_De 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 ta__nktothe engine.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

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

tion.

• Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before Starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

thaR fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not stad after several

attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try

again. If engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

• When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

-- a_L_t tl'_load, restart the engine and

_..._i!ow _to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLDWEATHER STARTING ( 50°F AND

BELOW)

• When engine starts, allow engine to run

with the throttle control in the choke

position until the engine runs roughly,

then move throttle control to fast posi-

tion. This may require an engine warm-

up period from several seconds to sev-

eral minutes, depending on the temper-

ature.

• 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.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housingisattached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments sectionof this

manual.

° The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• 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 clippingsand more uniformcut-

ting.

• When mowing large areas, startby tum-

ing to the dght so that clippingswilldis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the-opposite directionmaking

left hand tums untilfinished

° If grass is extremely tall, itshould be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from driedclippings.

Make first cutrelatively high;the second

to the desired heighL

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mowerand leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allowgrass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper.discharge of

material. Regulate groundspeed by se-

lectinga low enough geaHegive the

mower the best cuttingperformance as

well as the qualityof cut desired.

* When operating:attachments, select a

-i- ,speed thatwm,s ttheterra

._and give best pedormance of.the at-

tacit.. _ent beingused.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: Forbest performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up grass

and trash. Clean after each use.

• The special •mulchingblade will recut

. the grass clippings many times and

reduc6_-mTn _i_6so that as they fall

onto the lawn they willdisperse intothe

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulchwith yourhighest engine

(blade) speed as this will provide the

best rgcu_ng_action of the blades.

• Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes withthe mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn isthe early

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried andthe newly Cutarea wgl not be

exposed to the direct sun.

• .For..l:_e_result,%adjustlhe mower cut-.

ting.heigMso _lhe mower cuts off;

onlytbe.top one-third of the grass .

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require thatan area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings..When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to-

the first cutpath.

• Change your cuttingpattem fromweek

- to weel_. Mow .northto south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE ICE DATES

Check Tire Pressure I_ V e ._

Check Operator Presence and

T Interlock Systems -. Ik_ .

R CheckforLoo_ Fasteners V' t/, V'

A Sharpan/ReplaceMowerBlade= • t/,

T Lubr_a.onChat I/ V'

0 c_._€_Batteryt.qMDI V',

R clean Battery and Tennirmls/Rectmrge V'

Check Transaxle Cooling V' "

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ! Ks

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ik_s

Check Engine Oil Level V p V'

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does notcover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

frbm the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructedin this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in 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 belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better.and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

• C_or Io_se fasteners.

BE Clean AW miter " VP= i

Clean Air Screen V'=

Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester V'

Rep_ o. RIt,.-(._._) v_=

N Clean.Englne CoolingFins

Replace Spark Plug _ V p

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_z

I_i-e_l_F._l_lYilter

I. Change moro often when operating under 8 heavy load or In high mmblent tmnPeratUreL S - If equipped wl81 =dJtmtable system.

2. Sefylr,,e more olten when operating kt dl_y _ dusty €ondttlom=. S - Not rm_'FdredIf equipped with rrmbltemmce-froe batteqf-

3. It equipped wtlh oil _ter, change ol ever_ SO haum. 7 - _ Imnt axle pl_t bolt to 3S It.-Ibe. maxlmwn.

• LUBRICATION CHART

O Spindle

Zerk Zerk

• FrontWheel

Bearing Zerk

Front

Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

• Engine

O Attachment

Clutch

Pivot(s)

: O Gear-

shift

I ' Pivots

0 SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL

@General Purpose Grease

O 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 life of the self-

lubricating bearings. If you feel they must

be lubricated; use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming,any maintenance.

BRAKEOPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure inalltires

(See PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" '

on page 3 of this manual)..

• "Keep tires free of.gasoline, oil, Orinsect

control-chemicalsWhichcan harm rub-

ber,

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: :r_seaHire- punctures andprevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rotand corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly.Ifyour

tractordoes-not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless_the

clutch!brakepedal is fullydepressed

and attachment clutchcontrol is inthe

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running;any -

attempt by the operator to leave the

-seatwithout first settingthe parking

brake should shut offthe engine.

• When the engine is runningand the

attachment clutchis engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shutoff the engine.

•-The attachment clutchshould never.

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.--: -;

BLADE CARE

For best results mower I_ladesmust be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

- blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mowerto I_[ghestpositionto allow

- access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

• Instal!.new orresharpened bladewith

• trailing_up towards:deck as shown.

IMPOFrrAN'ri To ensureproper assembly,

Centerl:_oleih:blade must•alignwith star

on-mmt!ltel as=embly.:

• o

• Re_mble' hex bolt, lockwasher and

--tla_ash-_r in exact Orderas shown.

• TIghtan boltsecurely (27-,35 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat-

treated.

Trailing Blade MandrelAssembly

Center

Hole

Rat

Star

Lock Washer_._.

<_<'Hex Bolt(Grade 8)*

*A Grade 8 heat treated boltcan be

identifiedby sixlines on the bolthead.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening•

blade, but if you do, be surethe blade is

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalancedblade will cause

excessive vibrationand eventual damage

to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grindingwheel. Do notattempt

to sharpen while itison the mower,

• To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer, (When usinga cone balancer,

follow the instructionssupplied with bal-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail.forbalancing

blade. The lobes ofthe center hole may

appear to be centered, butare not.

• Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

ofthe steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. Ifblade

is balanced, it should remain in a hod- .

zontal position. If either end ofthe blade

moves downward, sharpen theheavy

end untilthe blade isbaianced_

CenterHole /

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

Blade

BATTERY

Yourtractor has a batterycharging system

whichis sufficientfor normaluse.• Howew

er, periodic charging of the.battery.withan

automotive charger will extend its:life. . ::.

• . KeeP batteryandterminals clean..:.:- .....

• Keep.battery bol_,tighL : .

•- Keep small.vent hOlesopen..

• "Recharge at 6-10 amperes fo_L1_hour.: "

NOTE::l'h_odginal equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attg_mptto open Or remove caps or covers.

Addihg orchecking levelof electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirton the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Open battery box door.

• DisconnectBLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

-_,4ry_ - - • • -

Clean terminals and battery cable ends

withwire brush untilbright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

• Remstall,,ba=ttery(See =REPLACING

BA'I-I'ERY inthe SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS sectionof this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deteriorationand wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace._be!ts_ifthey begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrictcooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high qualitydetergent oil rated

with API service classificationSF, SG or

-SH. Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade

• according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

SAEVLSCOSITYGRADES

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oilmust meet API

service classificationSF, SG or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil willdrain morefreely when warm.

• Catch oi!in a sui_ble container.

• •Remove oilfill cap/dipstick, Be careful

notto allow dirtto enter the engine

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

• •Afteroil has drained completely,replace

oildrain plugand tighten securely.

• Refill enginewith oilthrough oil filldip-

sticktube. Pour slowly.Do not overfill.

For approximate capacitysee "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS =Ton page _ of

this manual.

• Use gauge on oilfill cap/dipstick for

checkinglevel. Be sure dipstickcap is

tightened securely for accurate reading.

Keep oil at =FULL" line on dipstick.

Oil Drain

AIR FILTER ..

Your engine will not runproperly using a

dirtyajrfllter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours ofoperation 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.

. ,o. ,. • Wash itin liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze itdry in a clean cloth.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre..cleaner off cartridge.

"rEM_I_llJRE RANGE _T_ATED 8EFI_E. NEXT OK.¢.,lt_C_

roll

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

NOTE: Although multi:Viscosityoils

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve startingin

cold weather, these multi-viscosityoilswill

resultin increased oilconsumption when

used above 32°F. "Checkyour engine oil

level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year ifthe

tractor is not•used for 25 hOursin one

year,

Check thecrankcase oil level before start-

i_ng-tlNi_ngil_eand after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fillcap/dip-

:stlL"IL_ect_'ely each time you check the oil

level.

absorbentcloth and squeeze to remove

excess oil.

• If very dirtyor damaged, replace pre-

cleaner.

• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

• Reinstallcover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove cartridge nut. .

• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor.Clean

base Carefully to prevent debris from

entering carburetor.

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

• Relns

.cover and secure _ knob(s).

IMPORTANT: 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

Cover Cartridge

Nut

Foam er#_

Pre-Clean Cartridge

...... _Base

CLEANAIR 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 stubbom

dried gum fibers.

ENGINECOOUNG FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent enginedamage

from overheating.

•Remove screws from blower housing

and lift housing and dipstick tube

assembly off engine.

• Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of

dirL

• Use compressed air or stiff bdstle brush

to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

• To reassemble, reverse above proce,

dure.

"_Scr_- .Blower,Housing_ Scrffws!_

-Dip - mrscreen

Assemb /

MUFFLER- • .".

Inspect and replace corroded muffler+and

spark armster ('dequipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season Orrafter every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs r,'st.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICAT|ONS"

on page 5 of this manual,

IN-LINE FUEL RLTER - --

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

dogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clam.

CLEANING

• 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 using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the ele¢-. -

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

|-.

Plug

.m.

,ACABTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

• [}epress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignitionkey'OFF" and removekey.

• Make sure the blades and all movingparts have completely stopped.

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come

in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

rightsid8 of tractor.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move attachment liftlever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll b-el_o-ff:_-ng3ri_pulley.

• Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

spri_ngs_..........

• Disconnectfront links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

• Raise liftlever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck isto be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER ,

• Raise attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

• Lower liftlever to its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Clutch

Clutch Rod

Retainer

Spring

Suspension

Arms

Engine Pulley

Front

Unk

Retainer

Spdng

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Springs

(Both Sides)

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adju_the mower while b'a_or, is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires _re pro_)erly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this

manual). If tires are over or unclednflat-

ed, you will not properly adjust your

mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position. '

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure heigM from bottom edge of.

mower to ground. Distance ,A" on both

si_=s ()f mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

-* To raise_oneside o.f mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full tum of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom , • Bottom

of CudS-- !_ _ of Curl

• ....

• rr't-lj

Su pen io,',

A,m

FR "ONT..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 m_wer will stay

level side-to-side.

-To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so that

the front is approximhtely 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highestposition. -

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D=directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

..mowet:housir)g ._."_:shoWni:i.-- : " "

'. _fqC!_lli_[Iganynecessary adjuSt-

. n_rits, ch_ that both front linksare

-ec]1:1_in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

• ff links am not equal in length, adjust

one link to same lengthas other link.

• To lower front of mower Iooasn nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

• When distance "[7' is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nuts "IF"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

"lighten nut =E" on both front links an

equalnumberofturns.

When distance "17'is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "F=against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

Both Front LinksShould be Equal in Length

Nut'E'

Nut,F" "

Trunnion

Front Unks

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

• Remove mower fromtractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

• Work belt off both mandrel pu!leys"and

idler Pulleys. ::: . .i :_,;:...' :-.:.:. ,

• Pu!lbeit a_yfr.O.m_:-m0.we:c: -...

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Install new belt in reverse order of

rer_ovat:.

Mandrel

Pulley

* Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

• Install mower in reverse order of "

removal instructions. .

Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor isequipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mountedon the

rightside of the transaxle.

Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet

stoppTn_oTst_h_:eat highspeed in high-

est gear, then brake mustbe adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and hut "A"onbrake rod.

• Ifdistance is other than 1-1/2", loosen

-jam nut and tum nut"A"untildistance

becomes 1-1/2". Retightenjam nut

against nut "A".

• Road test tractorfor properstopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

- necessary. Ifstopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

• . further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorizedser-

vice center. --.

W'dhParkingBrake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

Jam Nut

Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there isa

belt installationguide decal on bottom side

ofleftfootrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutchingidler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear oftractor.

Remove belt upwards from tmnsaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downwards from around engine

pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

ClutchingIdl

Sta_onary ,d,er_ _f "

rRANSAXLE SHIFTER UNKAGEAND

_DJUSTMENT

The transaxle should_ in neutral when

the gear-shift.Jever is in the neutral (N).

:lock gate) position. The adjustment is

)reset at the factory;,however, ifadjust-

1lent is needed, proceed as follows:

• Make sure tmnsaxle is inneutral (N).

• Loosen two Iocknutson tie rod.

•-Tum center rod until gearshift leverfalls

into neutral lock gate on fender console.

• Tighten Iocknutssecurely.

Neutral Lock

Gate

Locknuts

Tie

Transaxle

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL AUGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheelsare posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the-Assemblysectionofthis manual.

JERONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor.-.!f damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

-camber; contact your nearest authorized

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEl: FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose). "

• Repair tire and reassemble.-

• On.._..ee_ only:.,align grooves_ in

rear Wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.,':_ -_"

• Replace washers and snap retain'rag

ringsecurelyinaxlegroove.

• Replaceaxlecover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks; tire sealant

may be purchased from your local pads

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

• Ret=n_ng

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. (See

"BA'I-I:ERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

If=jumper cables', are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

JLIMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicais.

TO ATI'ACHJUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cableto

the POSITIVE (+)terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER- =: :

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cablelast from both batteries.

PositiveTerm/.hal

Hex Bolt

PositiveTerminal

Charged

Battery

Negative Terminal

REPLACING •BATTERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. •Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent-sparking from accidental

grounding. '

• Lift seat pan to raised position and open

battery box door.

• Disconnect BLACK batterycable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

•.-Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

• First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) terminal with hex bolt and nut as

shown. Tighten securely.

ConnectBLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

boR and nut. Tighter_securely.

Close battery box door.

Seat Pan

Battery Box

Door

Positive(Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable

TO REP=LACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back intothe hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stoprunning, 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 --;-

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

• 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-

26 turer's service outlet.

TOADJUST.'II'IROTTLECONTROL

CABLE --.

The tl_o_ttle _controlhas been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as descn'bed

below before loosening cable, if adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

- control lever from slow to cho!_e posi-

1ion. Slowly move lever from'choke to

astpos, .

• Check that holes "A" in governor control

lever and hole in govemor plate line-up.

ff _oles_A " are not aligned, loosen

clamp screw and move throttle cable

until holes are alii)ned. Tighten clamp

screw securely.

___Go_vemor_.... Governor

Control Lever Control Plate

Clamp Throttle

Holes "A" Screw : Cable

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle)with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

_l'he carburetor has been'preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adj;_rstment may be

required to compensate for differences in

-fuel,'temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning idle mixture valve in

!cloc kw_ise)decreases the supply of fuel to

.,me engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

. Tuming the idle mixture valve out " .

- (cou_.."terclockwisa)"mcreases the Supply of

luel.tothe engine givi.nga richerfuel/air

rnixture_. -.-----_-

IM.P.P.P.P.P.P.P.P.P_TAI_r:Damage to the needle valve

afid _ sea_in carburetor may resultif

screw is turned in too tight. 27

PREMMINARY SETTING -

o. Air oleaner assembly must be essem-

bled to the carburetor when making car-

buretor adjustments.

• Be sure the throttle control cable is

adjusted properly (see above).

FINAL SETTING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (14)position.

• 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.

• 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.

ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle mixture valve out (counter-

clockwise) 1/8 tum. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted; Do

not adjust---d_,mage may resulL

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper enginespeed, overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous, if you think the

engine<3ovemed high speed needs

adjusting, contact.your nearest authorized

serviceconter, which has proper equip-

.ment to make any necessary adjusbn,ents.

Idle Speed Screw'-

Tl_rottle

Lever

Valve W'_h.

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

age at the end ofthe season or ifthe trac-

torwill not be used for 30 days or more.

,ACAI.rFION: Never store the tractorwith

gasoline in thetank 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 forwinter

st6r'ag_ This willallow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• Inspect a_cTre_ie.cebelts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructionsin the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

am_sec_eLyfastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightlybefore painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

•- After a'period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

.. To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contactwith battery terminals.

• If battery is removed fromtractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM •

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts suqh as carburetor, fuel filter,

fuel _, or tank during storage. Also,

expe1_e ir_icates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which

leadsto separation and formation of acids

duringstorage. Acidic gas can damage the

fuel system of an engine while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run untilthe

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine orcarburetorcleaner

productsin the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

altemative in minimizingthe formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to 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 allowthe stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor ifusing fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Tum ignition key to "START" position for

a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER -.

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your-gasoline can if itstartsto

rust. Rust and/or dirtin your gasoline

willcause problems.

• If possible,store your tractor indoors

and cover itto give protection from dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractorwith a suitable pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois-

ture. DOnot use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

formand cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.

ROUBLESHOOTING CHART

t-CAUSE

• Out of fuel --

• Engine not =CHOKED"

properly.

• Engineflooded.

Hard to start

• Bad spark plug

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Waterin fuel

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

* Engine valves out of

adjustment.

CORRE¢;¥iON

• Fill fuel tank.

• See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

• Wait several minutes before

attempting to starL

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace airfilter.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fil-

ter.

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug.

• Recharge or replace battery.

- Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

• Check all wiring.

, See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicksbut

will not.,Slji_ - .

• Clutch/brake pedalnot

depressed.

• Attachment clutchis

engaged.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery termi-

nals.

• Looseor damagedwiring. -

t-." Faulty ignition switch.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal.

• Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

• DiSengage attachment

clutch.

• :ReCharge or replace battery.

• Replace fuse. "

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace ignition

switch. :

• Faulty solenoidor:starter. " ,; Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

,; Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

• . - ., , ".. :..

• Weak Ordead battery. _• Recharge or replace battery.

•Corroded battery termi- • Clean battery terminals.

nals.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .- "

PROBLEM

Engiae_clicksbut

willnot start (con

t'd)

Loss Ofpower

CAUSE

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

• Throttle in =CHOKE" posi-

CORRECTION

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoidor

starter.

• Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

tieR. !.

• Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

• Low oil level/didy oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air

screen/fins.

• Clean Underside of mower

housing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Check oil level/change oil.

• Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

• Replace fuel filter.

• 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.

• Clean engine air screen/fins.

Excessive vibration

"Engine cOntinues to

run when operator

leaves seat with

=attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

' Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Wom, bent or loose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

* _Faulty operator-safety

g.resencecontrolsystem.

• Wom, bentor loose blade.

t Mower deck not level.

• Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

• See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

boll

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged pads.

Check widng, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho-

rized service center..

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

boll

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace blade mandrel;

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

• Cloggedmowerdeckvent

holesfrombuildupof

grass,leaves,andtrash

around mandrels.

Poo'r _cut--uneven

(cont'd)

CORRECTION

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

Vlowerblades wii

not rotate

Poor-grass di-

charge

• Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

• Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

• Frozen idler pulley.

• Frozen blade mandrel.

Headlight(s) not

• Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

• Mower deck not level.

• Low/uneven tire air pres-

sure.

• Wom, bent or loose blade.•

• Buildup of grass, leaves•

and trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt wom.

• Blades improperly

installed.

• Improperblades used.

• Clogged mower deck vent

holesfrom buildup of

•grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

', Switch is "OFF'.

working (if so •- Bulb(s) bumed out.

equipped) •, Faulty light switch.

-_.... -_.Loose or damaged wiring.

• Blown fuse.

ii.

Battery will not • Bad battery Cell(s).

charge • Poor cable connections.

_; • Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

• Faulty alternator.

Engine. =bac!dires"

when tuming;

engine 'OFF"

, Engine throttlecontrol not

• setat "SLOW"

positionfor 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Replace idler pulley.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

• Shift to slower speed.

• Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

• Level mower deck.

• Check tires for proper air

pressure.

• Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade belt. •

• •Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace mower drive belL•

• Reinstall blades ` sharp edge

down.

• Replace with bladeslisted in •

this manual. •:

• Clean around mandrels tO

open vent holes.

• Turn switch'oN,.

• Replace bu!b(s).•

• Check/replace lightswitch.

• Checkwiringandconnectkx_

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connections.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace altemator.. _

• Move throttle control to

.SLOW. a !a,ow••

to idlefor 30 secondsbefom '

stopping engine.. . :-.

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

i !

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR .- MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144925

2 74760412

8 156417

16 153664

19 STD551125

2O 733504O0

21 147430

22 4152J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

27 73510400

28 4207J

_29 121305X

30 140301

31 124211X

32 141226

33 I O9310X

40 156442

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 7364O4OO

45 121433X

52 141940

70 140422

Battery12 VOLT25 AMP

BoltHex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4

Case Battery

Switch,InterlockPush-In

WasherLock114

Nut Jam Hex 114-20Unc

HarnessAsmLightw14152j

Bob Light#1156

Cable Battery 6Ga 11"red

Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wirered

Fuse 30AMP AutoGreen

Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Cable Ground6 Ga 12"black

SwitchPlungerNc Gray

SwitchIgn4 Pos

Nut Ignition

Cover SwKey BIk I 25 TextSLT

Key Ign MoldedCraftsman

HarnessIgnMan CI Am Hm 97

Bolt BIk.FinHex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

Cover TerminalRed

Solenoid

Nut KepsBIkHex 1/4-20 Unc

Ammeter Rectangular6Amp

ProtectionWire Loop

HarnessEngineB&S 14OHV

NOTE:

Allcomponentdimenslonsgivein U.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917_70711

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

141•

TRACTOR - - MODEL" NUMBER, 917.270711

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160392

2 140356

3 17490612

4 19131216

5 155272

9 161917X013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 155936

14 17490608

17-- 144983X558

18 126938X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 145198X558

29 155217X599

3O 151287X558

31 139976

37 17490508

"38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD522507

60 72140606

54 154798

74 STD541437

114 158112

115 17490620

116 19131614

140 158418

142 156095

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

- - 5479J

NOTE:

ChasdsAssembly

Drawbar

Screw,Thd. Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

BumperHood/Dash

Dash

Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4

Panel, Dash, LH.

Clip"13nnermanGrilleP/L

Panel, Dash, R.H.

ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

HoodAssembly

BumperHood

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut

Grillew/ClipsMS-558

Lens, Grille

Fend/Rrest Pnt STLTN HLD 558

Bracket,Fender Support

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

PivotBracketAssembly,LH.

PivotBracketAssembly,R.H.

Nut Lockw/Insert 114-20UNC

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

BracketGrillePIckoffLH

ScrewHex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

BracketGrille PlckoffRH

Bolt,Rn Hex 114-20UNC x .75

BoltRdhdSqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

DashLower STLT

Nut Crownlock 3/8016 UNC

Keeper BeltRear LhSUP93O

Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 1-114Tytt

Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Ga.

BracketSuspensionFront

Plate ReinforcementSTLT

BracketSwaybarChassis

BracketPnt FootrestSTLT

Rod PivotChassis/Fkx)d

Plug,Button

All componentdimensionsgive inU.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm -

TRACTOR . - MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

GROUND DRIVE

1 27

TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) 56 STD523712

Peedess 206-508B 57 130801

2 146682 Spring,Return,Brake 56 127274X

3 123666X Pulley,Transaxle 59 140312

4 12000028 Ring,Retainer 61 17490612

5 121520X Strap,Torque 62 8883R

6 17490512 Screw,Thd., Roll. 5/16-18 x3/4 63 140186

8 _ :154792 RodShifterFender STLT 64 71170764

10 STD561210 - Pin,Cotter

11 105701X Washer,ShiftPlate 65 STD551143

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr.8 56 154778

14 STD551125 Washer

- 18 ST_D5_23!10_ ,.BQ_.FInHex 3/8-16 UNC x 1. 70 134683

Gr 5 72 19132012

19 STD541437 Nut 74 137057

21 106933X Knob 75 121749X

22 130804 Rod,Brake 76 STD581075

24 STD541237 Nut 77 123583X

25 106888X Spring,Brake Rod 78 121748X

26 STD551037 Washer

27 STD561210 Pin 79 2228M

28 145204 Rod, ParkingBrake 80 145090

29 _1-2-42_X ..... Cap, ParkingBrake, Red 81 161082

30 130807 Bracket,Transaxle 82 123782X

31 127275X Keeper, Belt,LH. 83 19171216

32 STD523107 Bolt 84 145643

34 155071 ShaftAssembly,Foot Pedal 85 150360

35 120163X Bearing,Nylon 86 157480

36 STD551062 Washer 87 19212016

37 STD571810 Roll Pin 88 12000008

38. 123674X Pulley,Idler,Flat 89 158391

39 STD523727 Bolt 90 124346X

40 4470J Spacer, Split .395 x .59 96 4497H

41 154777 Keeper,Belt,IdlerFool-Proof 112 19091210

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 113 121520X

47 127763 Pulley,Idler,V-Groove, Plastic 116 72110610

48 154407 Bellcrank ClutchGmd Dry Stl 145 74490540

49 123205X Retainer,Belt 148 159103

50 STD523715 Bolt 149 122052X

_51 STD641437 NutCrown Lock3/8-16 UNC 150 150935

52 STD541431 NutCrown Lock5/16-18 UNC 151 19133210

53 105710X Link,Clutch NOTE:

55 105709X Spring,ClutchRetum

DESCRIPTION

BoltFin Hex 3/6-16 x 1-1/4

V-Belt, GroundDrive

Keeper, Belt, R.H.

Keeper, Belt, CenterSpan

Screw,Thd., RolL 3/8-16x 3/4

Cover, Pedal

Pulley,Engine

Bolt,Hex Head, Rn.

7116-20 x4 Grade 5

Washer

Keeper, Belt, Engine,Fool-

Proof

GuIde, MowerDriveBelt, R.H.

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12Ga.

Spacer,Axle

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

E-Ring

Key, Square 2.0 x .1645/.1865

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

Gauge

Key Woodruff#9 3/16 x 3/4

Arm, Shilt

Shaft Assembly

Spdng, Torsion

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Tie Rod

Nut, Nylock

Bushing

Washer

E-Ring

Console,Shift,STLT

Nut, Self-Thding,Wsh Hd 1/4

Retainer Spring1"

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge

StrapTorqueI.h Lt

BoltRdhd Sqneck 3/6-16 x 1.25

Bolt,Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr.5

Spacer

Spacer Retainer PM Mower

....BushingNylonCollered

Washer 13/32 x2 x 10 Ga.

All componentdimensionsgivein U.S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER917.270711

STEERING ASSEMBLY

' T""_4a

:38

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768 SteeringWheel

2 154427 AxleAssemblySTMP DroppedSTL

3 156483 SpindleAssembly,LH.

4 157473 SpindleAssembly,R.H.

5 6266H Bearing,Race, Thrust,Hardened

6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

8 12000029 Ring, Klip

9 3366R Bearing,SteedngColumn

10 156438 DraglinkExtendedStamped

11 STD551137 Washer, Lock

13 154779 BearingAxle STLT/GT

15- 73901000 Nut, Lock,Flange 5/8-11 UNC

17 156546 ShaftAssembly,Steering

18 57079 Washer,Thrust .515x .750 x .033

19 124035X Support,Shaft

20 126684X Washer, Shim 1/4 x 5/8 x .062

22 71200410 Screw,Hex Socket 1/4-20 x 5/8

23 127501 PittmanShaftAssembly

25 154406 Bracket,Steering

26 126847X Bushing,link, Drag

27 136874 Gear,Sector

28 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

29 17490612 Screw,Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x3/4

3O STD561210 Pin

32 130465 Rod,"I'm

36 155099 Bushing,Steering

37 152927 Screw

38 139769 Insert,Steering Wheel

39 19133808 Washer 13/32 x2-3/8 x 8 Gauge

40 STD541537 GripcoNut

41 100711L Adaptor,SteeringWheel

42 145054 Boot,SteeringShaft

43 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

44 153720 ExtensionShaftSteedng LR.LT

46 121232X Cap, Spindle

47 6855M F_ng, Grease

51 STD541431 NutLockHex w/Ins. 5/16-18 UNC

54 74780520 BoltFin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-114

62 156594 KitSteering Asm Service

63 STD523710 Boll Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC xI Gr 5

65 154780 SpacerAxle

66 154404 BearingAnn Pittman....

67 74781044 Bolt,Fin Hex 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3/4

68 _. 154429 Axle, Brace

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917#.70711

ENGINE

38 78

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

ENGINF

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 162157

2 17720410

3 ......

_4 - 137352

13 165291

14 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 159880

29 137180

31 109202X

32 158990

•33 123487X

35 17490512

37 137040

38 .......

40 124028X

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD551131

72 71070512

78 17490620

81 128861

DESCRIPTION

Control,Throttle/ChoiCe

Screw,Hex Head, ThreadCuffing1/4-20 x 5/8

Engine,B&S, (See Breakdown)No. 311707, Type No.0132-E1

Muffler

Gasket, Exhaust

Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPTx3

Elbow,Standard90°, 3/8-18 NPT

Washer

Shield, Brn/DbrGuard

Arrestor,Spark

Tank, Fuel

Cap Assembly,FuelTank,Vented

Clamp, Hose

ScrewThdrol5/16-18 x 3-4 Tyt

Une, Fuel

Plug,OilDrain (OrderFromEngineManufacturer)

Bushing,Snap, FuelUne

Screw, Hex WasherHead, Thd., Roll. 114-20x 3/4

Washer 9/32 x7/8 x 16 Gauge

Washer,Lock

Screw, Hex Cap Head 5/16-18 x3/4

Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Nut Range 1/4-20 StarterNut

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-_-MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KE_; '-PART

NO. NO.

1 140123

2 140551

3 STD523710

4 19131610

5 145O06

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 17490616

9 19131614

10 • 155925 "

; 12

DESCRIPTION

Seat 3350 BlkfolkCraftsman

..BracketPntPivot Seat (l_k.)

BoltFin Hex3/8-16uncX 1

-.Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X lOGa

CHpPushIn Hinged

Nut Hex Lockw/Ins3/8-16 Uric

SpdngSeat Cpmn2250 BIkZi

ScrewThdml 3/8-16X 1 Ty-tt

Washer 13/32 X 1X14Ga

• Pan PrdSeat (blk)

1 08x.,ram+s.t1+.13

'+2+2,rex;+

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 121248X

14. 7205O412

15 134300

16 121250X

17 123976X

21 153236

22 STD541431

24 19171912

25 . 127018X

BushingSnapak NylSOId

Bolt_ ShtNk 1/4-20x1-1/2

Spacersp__.9x9sZinc

SpdngCpmn1 27 BIkPnl

Nut Lock1/4 I.ge FigGr 5 Zsnc

BoltShoulder5/16,18 Unc-2A =

Nut HexLockw/Ins5/16-18

Washer 17/32X 1-3/16X 12 Ga.

BoltShoulder5/16-18X 62

,OTF.:A.comp<memdimensions_n mu.s,mct_..

esl inch = 25.4 mm ,

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

13 6 3

13 10

PART

NO.

KEY KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 156368 Decal,Oper. Instr. 13 163254

2 1-6._ ........ Decal,Hp Engine 14 160396

3 163200 Decal,Hood, R.H. 20 149516

4 163202 Decal,Hood, LH. 21 163207

6 133644 Decal,Customer Maintenance - - 138311

8 163203 Decal, Deck MowerEZ - - 154515

9 .163204 Decal, Fender,Craftsman -- 154516

10 156439 Decal, FenderDanger - - 165434

12 146046 Decal,V-Belt DriveSchematic - - 165435

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash Panel B&S

Decal, V-BeltSchematic

Decal BatteryDngdPsn Eng

Decal, FenderSd. Wht

Decal, LiftHandie

Pad FootrestLH STLT

Pad FootrestRH STLT

OwnersManualEngV_sh

OwneCsManual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

2_ . S,8

" _b) iF._7" 4,!0

3,9

6_--. R _ _/ f_,.._rt_"" / 11

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 ValveCap, Tire

2 65139 Stern,Valve

3 106222X Tire, Front

4 59904 --Tube, FrontTire

(Not Provided,ServiceItem

Only)

5 106732X42"/ Rim, Front

6 27811 FdlJng,Grease (FrontWheel

.... Only)

7 90401-1 Bearing,Flange(FrontWheel

Orgy)

8 106108X427 Rim, Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear

10 7152J Tube,Rear Tire

(Not Provided,Service Item

Only)

11 104757X Cap, Axle

- - 144334 Sealant,Tim 10 oz.

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1Inch = 25A mm

TRACTOR -- MODELNUMBER 917.270711

UFTASSEMBLY

28 27

2524

5 49.

_11

• 19

! i

/ i

! i

/ i

i'i:

TRACTOR-_ MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

LIFT ASSEMBLY "

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 LiftLever InnerWire Assembly

2 159471 ShaftAssembly,Lift

3 105767X Pin,Groove "

4 12000002 E-Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge

6 120183X Bearing,Nylon

7 125631X Grip,Handle,Fluted

8 122365X Button,Plunger,Red

11 139865 Link,Uft,LH.

12 139865 Link,Uft,R.H.

13 4939M RetainerSpring

15 127218 Unk, Front

16 73350800 Nut,Hex,Jam 1/2-13 UNC

17 130171 " Trunnion

18 73680800 Nut Crowniock1/2-13UNC

19 139868 Arm, Suspension,Rear

20 163552 RetainerSpring

23 110807X Nut,Special

24 19131016 Washer 13/32x 5/8 x16 Gauge

25 2876H Spring

26 76020308 Pin,Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

27 126971X Rod,Adjust,Lift

28 73350600 Nut,He)(,Jam 3/8-16 UNC

29 138057 Knob,InfiniteHeightAdjustment

30 150233 Trunnion,InfHeight

31 140302 Bearing,Pvt,Lift Spherical

32 73540600 Nut,Crownlock 3/8-24

49 145212 Nut Hex FlangeLock

50 110452X Nut PushPhos & 0t1

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches .

1inch= 25.4 mm

MOWER DECK "

TRACTOR" - MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.2707!1

MOWER DECK ._

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

29..

164961

STD533107

138017

138440

STD624008

13O832

850857

STD_51137

140296

134149

129895

137645

128774

11O485X

14O329

72110610

72140505

132827

159770

S'1"_0_431_.

134753

131267

105304X

123713X

110452X

130968

19111016

131491

15-/722

129963

153535

137266

STD533717

133835

131494

19131316

STD541437

133551

140083

140088

STD624003

137729

133944

155O66

131340

STD541410

139888

131845

133943

MowerHous_j

Bolt

BracketAssembly,Sway Bar,

Front

BracketAssembly,Sway Bar

RetainerSpring

Arm, Suspension,Rear

Bolt,He)( 3/8-24 x 1.25

Grade 8

Washer, Lock

Washer, Hardened

Blade,Mulching

Beadng, Ball

ShaftAssembly,Mandrel,

Vented (IncludesKey

Number 6)

Housing,Mandrel,Vented

Bearing, Ball,Mandrel

Stdpper,VentedMower Deck

Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-114

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

Bolt, Shoulder

Baffle,Vortex

Nut Crownlock5/16-18 UNC

StiffenerBracket

Bracket,Deflector

Cap, Sleeve

Spdng,Torsion,Deflector

Nut, Push

Shield,Deflector

Washer 11/32 x5/8 x 16

Gauge

Rod,Hinge

ScrewThdrolWasher Head

Washer,Spacer

Pulley,Mandrel

Nut,Toploc_Flanged

Bolt ."

Faslmr, C_dstmasTree

•Pu,ey,k,er,Rat

Washer 13/32x 13/16 x 16

Gauge

Nut Crownlock3/8-16 UNC

Rod, PivOt;withNibs

Rod,Clutch,Secondary,with

Nibs

Guard, Mandrel,LH.

Retainer

Screw,Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8

Washer, Hardened

RollerAssembly,Cam Follower

Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

Locknut

Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

ArmAssembly,Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

DESCRIPTION

55 155046

56 1220523(

58 140O86

59 141043

67 162113

68 144200

71 142427

72 1318=/0

73 127647

74 121748X

75 12030029

76 128903

77 127845

78 160570

79 127498

80 153701

81 73350600

82 142026

83 120958X

64 156O84

85 72140620

92 STD541437

101 136426

102 "71161010

103 19061216-

104 STD551110

105 160793

106 2029J

111 155197

112 156198

113 17490512

114 73510500

115 7211.0504

116 137644

117 133957

118 73930600

119 19121414

121 .143723

128 " 153390

129 19131312

130 STD523710

131 STD533710

132 19132203

141 62661-1

- - 130794

- - 164963

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

Spring,TorsionBrakes

Guard, TUV Idler

KnobCt_om Oval

V-Belt

Rod, Clutch,Primary,withNibs

Spring,P,emm

Arm, Clutch, Secondary

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

Gauge

Ring,V3_

Bolt,Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper, Spring

LeverAsm. ClutchPd PIm

STLT

Bushing,Large, Brass

Spring,Mower Clutch

Nut,Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Tmonion,Adj.

WasherSintered

Keeper BeltIdler

BoltCarriage3/8-1B x 2-1/2

Nut

MulcherCover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer,Lock

LatchAssembly,Bagger

Nut,Weld.

Bracket+Gauge, Wheel LH,

Bracket,Gauge, Wheel R.H.

• ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x3/4

Nut,Hex, Kepe 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt,carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bolt,Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Centedock3/8-16

Washer3t8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Bracket

....Washer Felt

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

Bolt, Fin Hax3/8-16 UNC x 1

Gr.5

Bolt,RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC

Spacerwasher "13/32I.D. x 1-

3/8 O.D. x 1/4

WasherThrust.75 x 1.230

MaodreiAssembly(_udes

KeyNumbers8-10, 12-15, 31

and32)

MowerDeck,Complete

(StanderdDeck_Order

SeparatelyMulcherPlate and

Gauge Wheel Components,

KeyNos. 101-106 and 111-121)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S.inches

1inch=25Amm

- - "TRACTOR,- . MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

:PEERLESS TRANSAXLE- - MODEL NUMBER 206-508B

O..-2/

I- ''71

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-508B

REF PART REF PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 772147 Transaxle Cover

2 78(X)86A Needle Bearing5/8"

3 770128 Tran_ Case

4 776395 Countershaft

5 776409 OutputShah

6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth)

6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teath)

7_'-- 778330 Spur Gear (11teeth)

8 792180 ShiftKey -

8A 792047 WoodruffKey #9

9 784352 .ShiftCollar

10 784378 Shift Rod& Fork

11 778334 BevelGear (30 teeth)

15 778370

17 786188

18 786102

20 792077

21 792078

22 -792079 ......

25 792073A

25A 792177

26 792125

27 792035

28 788040

29 780072

29A 780160

29B 780051

29C 780199

30 780108

31 780001

31A 780195

32 788083

_34 780194

35 780193

35A -_ 780197

36 790075

37 790007

38 799021

39 _786026

40 792076A

"PI&._0"9...... fn-put Bevel Pinion(13 teeth)

778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth)(Incl. 14)

778367 Bevel Pinion(13 teeth) (Incl.

13)

Ring Gear (43 teeth)

Drive Pin

Spacer

Ball5/16" dia

Set Screw 3/8-16 x 3/8"

Spring

Screw 114-20x 1-1/4"

Screw 1/4-20 X 1-3/8"

RetainingRing (pkgof 2)

RetainingRing

Washer

Thrust Washer(.762 ID)

Anti-RotationWasher

Washer

Washer (.056 wide)

(USE AS NEEDED)

Flat Washer (.062 wide)

OBSeel 5/8"

- Bushing

Flanged Bushing

Flanged Bushing3/4"

Brake Disk

BrakePad Plate

Brake Pad (pkgof 2)

Dowel Pin

Flat Washer

DESCRIPTION

41A 790079

42 792073A

42A 792085A

43 792075

44 790025

45 786066

46 786086

47 774690

46 774691

49 778356

5O 778338

51 778354

52 778352

53 77835O

54 778346

56 778355

57 778337

58 778353

59 778351

60 778349

61 778345

65 780189

66 776422

67 776396

69 792170

70 786187

71 788069

71B 788092

76 780090

77 788078A

79 792144

82 778333

63 778338

35 792154

87.. 788089

150 788093A

•157 788088

180 730229A

5ooR

Brake Lever

Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

Screw 1/4-20 x 2-1/4"

Loc_ut 5/16-24

Brake Pad Holder

spacer

Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11-15/16" long)

/ode (16-1/2" long)

Spur Gear(29 teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

SpurGear (23 teeth)

SpurGear (19 teeth)

Spur Gear (16 teeth)

Spur Gear (15 teeth)

Spur Gear (11 teeth)

Spur Gear (13 teeth)

Spur Gear (17 teeth)

Spur Gear (21teeth)

Spur Gear (24 teeth)

Spur Gear (25 teeth)

Washer

InputShaft

Shifter& Brake Shaft

RetainingRing

Spacer.890

Square Cut Ring

(_XX_Ring

Washer

• InvertedRetaining Ring

Spdng

Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13

teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Oil RII Plug

OilSeal 9/16"

UquUGasketRTV_lk:one

OgSeal 3/4"

Gear Oil80W90

Replacement206-508B

Transaxle

Partsmustbe orderedfromTecumsehProductsCo.

NOI'_: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1

-k REOUIRF.8 SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR

][_ISTRUGTION MANUAl_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODE L NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1

. RECWJmESS_CU_

_ _AL

127,

THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE-A-.MATIC AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

,. .....

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1

878

618_ 6@="

614

783

801

729A

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1

304A

481

1005

1lm _-_r-_" I

.54

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1

127(_ 9878 634_ 104_

1170 355 _ 95 _ 142_

A 105_

REQUIRESSPECIALTOOLS

87_ 11s _ lr_ 5_9 8r_

355_) 1370 7 51 0 61A_ I_)

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270711

BRIGGS & STRAT'J'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER0132-E1

KEY PART

NO. NO.

: 1:690156

2 399265

:: 3 391086

4494238

5-. 690188

6 94927

7 273763

8 4957'35

9"--+27803

10 94621

11 281246

12 271916

271997

13 94728

15 94239

16 690136

20 291675

22 95187

23 69O222

24 222698

25 692271

692272

-_9_273-

692274

26 690162

690164

690166

SSOlSe

27 263129

28 498319

49832O

29 499468

32 95190

33495856

34 49585"7

35 262811

4O 224641

43 40815

45 262411

46 496884

5O -69O193

51 261735

51A 273650

53 s_37

73 494439

75 225136

78 94821

87 491323

93 291346 "

94.498630

95 194098

DESCRIPTION

:c__

Bushing,Cy,nder

" Seal, Oil

Sump.Engine

Head, Cylinder

Washer.Rat

0* Gasket, CylinderHead

Brealher,ASsembly

• Gasket, Breather

Screw,Hex

-rube, Breather

• Gasket, Crankcase(.0156 Thk)

• Gasket, Crankcase_.005_ Thk)

Plug,OilDrain

Crankshaft

• Seal, Oil

Screw,CrankcaseCover

Rywheel

Key,Rywhe_

Piston,Assembly(Std.)

Piston Assembly(.mOO O.S.)

.....PistonAssembly(.0206 O.S.)

Piston Assembly(.0306 O.S.)

RingSet, PLston(Std.)

RingSet' Piston(.010_ O.S.)

Ping Set; Piston(.0206 O.So)

Ring Set' Piston(.0306 O.S.)

Loc_ Piston Pm

PinAssemb_/,Piston(Std.)

PinAssembly,Piston (.005_

O:S.)

RodAssembly,Connecting

(Std.)

RodAssy.;Conneca_(.020

U.S.)

screw,Coen_ Rod

Valve, Exhaust

Valve,Intake

spdng;va_

Reran, Valve

GovJOtlSlinger

Tappe_Valve

Gear, Cam

Manifold,Intake

Gasket, Intake

Stud, Cafo. Mounting

,scree_Rotat_j

washar,_

ScrewTor_

' Seal G0vemorShaft

eushV__hroraaShalt

-rave;_ _r_=_ant

+ Scre+w_ch<:_errhrome

KEY

NO.

104

105

106

108

108A

110

116

117

121

123

125

127

130

131

133

137

• 141

141A

142

146

163

171

186

187

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

Screw,k_eSpeed

231789 • Pin,Float Hinge

231855 • Valve, Needle

231854 • Seat, Inlet

224558 Valve, Choke (Manual Choke)

224540 Valve,Choke (Choke-A-MatJc)

225137 : Washer,Rat

27o920" Seal.O-R!ng.

_2_118 • j_ MaintStandard)

•232119

sso_91

9516O

690194

224539

493379

494381

281165

495097

495931

188

192

199

2O5

205A

209

216

216A

222

224

227

232

RPMSeitJngs:

232117

94196

281051

493496

298049

94627 _

492160

494768

94903

94073

260695

262766

495611

95163

493935

:262785

Jet'Main(H_hAraude)

Cad_rator Oved_aulKit

Screw,Hex

Carburetor

• Plug,Welch (Soldin KitOnly)

Valve,Throttle

ThrottleShaft Kit

Float,Carburetor

• 0. Gasket' FloatBowl

Choke ShaftKit(Man. Choke)

ChokeShaft Kit(Choke-A-

Malic)

• Nozzle,Carburetor

Key,Timing

• Gasket,Nr Cteaner

Nut

Connector,Hose

Line, Fuel (C_ toRequired

Le_)

ScrawHex

Adjuster,RockerAnn

Valve,Shut_

Screw,Shoider

Screw,Shoulder

,Sp_. Govemor

Un_Choke

Unk, Choke

e_ket, Cor_

Screw,Ton_ He_

Lever,Gbvemor. •

Spdng,Unk _

Low:.1650-1850

H_j__0_0

- Induded InGasket Set (690163).

• IndudedIn Carburetor Kit(69019!).

0-.-Induded in Carburet_ Gasket _at (690192).

Induded InValveovertiaul GasketSet (690190)

§ IndudedInl_:Its"-0_.

.. + .

NONE:Aimmponento_k)ns giveninU.S._chas

1inch= 25,4 rnm

238 262836 Cap, Valve

240:394358 Filter,Furl

265 221535 " Clanlp, Caslng

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0132-E1

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

294 810104 Adjuster,RockerArm

304 225511 Housing,Blower(Red Outer)

:304A 225017 Housing,Blower(Black Inner)

305 94682 Screw,Hex

305A 94822 Screw,Ton("

306 225020 Shield, Cylinder

307 94930 Screw,Hex

309_-497595 Motor,Starter

310 94003 Screw, Hex

311 497608 BrushSet

333 495859 Armature, Magneto

334 94731 Screw,ArmatureMounting

337 491055 Spark Plug

354 940f0 ........ Ndt, Hex

355 281164 -0 Washer

356 494705 Wire,Stop

358 690189 GasketSet

363 19203 FlywheelPuller

381 94863 Screw, Hex

383 89838 Wrench,SparkPlug

461 94734 Screw,Torx',Hex

467 493903 Nut,Air Cleaner

474 -393zl74- ...... Alternator

482 93621 Screw, Hex

493 224968 Bracket,Mounting(Front)

493A 224969 Bracket,Mounting(Rear)

503 806000 Strap,Starter

510 " 497606 Drive,Starter

523 495230 Dipstick,Oil

525:496113 Tube, Oil Fill

529 281370 ° Seal, Fill Tube

5_ 496894 Filter,NC Element

544 497603 Armature,Starter

552 491986 Bushing,GovernorCrank

562 94907 Bolt,GovernorLever

592 231978 Nut, Hex

592A 92278 Nut,Hex

601 95162 Clamp,Fuel Une

614 93306 Pin,Cotter

615 263080 Ring,Retaining

616 495157 Crank,Governor

634 494453 • Seal, SpdugAssy.(Man.

Choke)

634A .494455 - Seal, Spring Assy.(Choke-A-

Ma_)

635 280872 Bopt,Spark Plug

646 224546 Brace

657 94905 Screw,SlottedHex

663 94929 Screw, Hex

663A 94704 Screw,Hex

668 805402 Spacer

689 262715 Spring,Friction

673 94896 Screw, Hex

718 230192 Dowel,Sleeve

726 399676 Gear, Ring

727- .;_4 " _" Cover, StarterDrive

728 .,_951 Screw, Torx"

729 _8139_ Clip, Wire

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

729A 225170 Clip, Wire

741 262932 Gear,"ffming

757 213998 Link,Counterweight

758 499994 Counterweight

759 230787 Pin,Counterweight

761 94593 Screw, Hex

783 280104 Gear, Starter

789 497708 Harness, Wiring

801 497626 Cap, Drive

8O2 497607 Cap, End

803 497604 Housing,Starter

830 94555 Stud, RockerArm

847 496415 Dipstick/TubeAssy.

851 224110 Terminal,Cable

868 499236 *e Seal, Valve

871 262835 Bushing,Guide

875 495862 Base, Air Cleaner

. 877 393456 Wire,Allemator

878 393362 Harness,Aitemator

947 497672 Solenoid, Fuel

967 272403 Filter,Pre-Cleaner

968 281759 Cover,Air Cleaner

975 494933 Bowl, Float

977 690192 Gasket Set, Carburetor

987 281166 • Seal, ThrottieShaft

1005 281400 Fan, Flywheel

1006 224413 Retainer, Fan

1019 690180 Label Kit

1022 272475 *e Gasket, RockerCover

1023 225521 Cover, Rocker

1026 494432 Rod, Push (Intake)

1026A 495136 Rod, Push (Exhaust)

1029 224554 Arm, Rocker

1033 690190 Valve Overhaul Kit

1034 495248 Guide, PushRod

1036 273807 Label Kit;Emission

1044 94673 Screw, Shoulder

1058 . 273686 Owner's Manual

1090 497605 Retainer, Brush

1091 261364 ....Cap, Umiter

RPM Settings: Low:1650 - 1850

High:3200 - 3400

" ..Included inGasket Set, PartNumber690189

• IncludedinCarburetor Kit,PartNumber 690191

0 IncludedinCarburetor GasketSet, Part

Number 690192

e .IncludedinValve Overhaul GasketSet, Part

Number 690190

§ IncludedinK'_s*,,0g

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1inch =25.4 mm

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270711

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BATTERY

WHITE

BED

i-- T .... !

A'rPMENT CLUTCH "_

(CLUTCHOFF) ]

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

(OPTIONAL) SPARK

IGNITION SWITCH

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! OFF IG+M.,I-_N_ I

IR_.,rrl . +t I A.v I

! Ru-i 8-,.L/,,K_'_.I.

I-_r_rr l.+_+st _ I

IGNITION PLUG

GAP e _---< )

' UNIT

(2 PLUGS ON

_ut i UNE i TWIN CYL ENGINES) | L

c_.G swn_ oun_n "

m VOLTSACMmLe 3S00m_t

=_tP DCe _ RPM (CHNR_MG SYSllEMOISCONNEC_D)

SOLENOID" l __..__ i _._ -', ..':'_'d_..'T'._'-'_T,._)

s_u_n_es_°un_n_ DIODE IAI.TERNATOR I;

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l -_ '......... J

" NOTE _4vOL__ urn.• _eoom,M(U_,TS€_"_')

YOUR TRACTOR IS I

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I _

' ALTERNATOR-SYSTEM. i mow.. _ _ ).

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT " _ _ T v ,"

CONNECTEDTOTHE / ,_, l i

: BAI"FERY, BUT HAVE THEIR L_

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. _o

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE .... HEADLIGHTS

BRIGHTNESS OF THE UGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE A /-

SPEED. AT IDLE THE UGHTS _ 7

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS NON-REMOVABLEV REMOVABLE_J

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS .... " CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST,

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT,.THEY SHOUU_BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

SUGGE_;TED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL .

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15° MAX.

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

greater than 15"), never across the face. Make turns gradu-

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direcUon on slopes.

For the repair or replacement parts you need

delivered-directlyto your home

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Gall 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the locationof a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-_800-4_88-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

-Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existingAgreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

•1-800-827-6655

When requestingservice or ordering

parts, always provide the following

information:

• Product Type • Part Number

• Model Number * Part Description

mmmmmm

S£ARS

165434 Rev.2 7.23.98 JH/TR

Amenca'$ Repair Speciatssts

Printed in U.S.A.

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