Craftsman 917271910 lawn tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

ICRAFT.TMAN"I

LAWN TRACTOR

20.0 HP,42" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.271910

I D This product has a low emission engine which operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers toyour questions

aboutthis product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Llne

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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

Safety Rules .......................................... 3

Product Specifications ........................... 6

Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sears Service ....................... Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of pumhase, ifthis Craftsman Riding Equipment is

maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructionsin the owner's

manual, Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be

defective in material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed

below. Sears will also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the

two full years. Dudng the first 30 days of pumhase, there will be no charges to service

the productat your home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below).

Foryour convenience, iN HOME warranty service will stillbe available after the first 30

days of purchase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived ifthe Crafts-

man product is dropped off at an authodzedSears location. For the nearest authorized

Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME_. This warranty applies only while this

product is within the United States.

This Warranty does not cover"

• Expendable items which become worn dudng normal use, including but not limited

to blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.

• Standard Maintenance Servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including]but not limitedto, damage

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the nding equipment, impacting

objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding the engine.

Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to,

electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the

proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable

debds, or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in

the owner's manual.

• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami-

nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its

purchase date.

• Normal deterioration and wear of the extedor finishes, or product label replacement.

• Riding equipment used for commemial or rental purposes.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the

battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the

first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME.

After the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be

available but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman

product is dropped of at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized

Sears location, please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.

This warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other rights, which

vary,from state tostate.

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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing,objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould resultin

senous injury or death.

41_Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!H YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_, CAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

_l, CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specificationsof the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

ofyour tractor.

_IbWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive

harm,Wash hands after handling.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand,and follow all

instructionsinthe 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 objectssuch as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which couldbe picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area isclear of otherpeople

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely

necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

directionand do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower withouteither

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a runningmachine

unattended. Always tum off blades, set

parkingbrake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

•Tum off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removinggrass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcoholor drugs.

• Watch for trafficwhen operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine intoa trailer ortruck.

• Data indicatesthat operators, age 60

years and above, are involvedin a large

percentage of riding mower-related

injuries. These operators should

evaluate their abilityto operate the riding

mower safely enough to protectthem-

selves and others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-upwhich can touch

hot exhaust / engine partsand bum. Do

not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

upto occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storingthe

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-

control and tipover accidents, which can re-

sult in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. If you cannot back up

the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not

mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks,tree

limbs,etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturnthe machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you willnothave to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommenda-

tions for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

ether attachments. These can change

the stabilityof the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straightdown the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not tum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly 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

tractioncould cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidentscan occurif the operator

isnot alertto 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 adult.

• 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.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels, They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

-Never refuel 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 bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment 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 oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be sedously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsibte adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• 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 overturn 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.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3asoline

3apacity and

rype:

_)ilType

_,PI-SF-SJ):

)il Capacity:

Spark Plug:

'_Gap:.030")

3round Speed (MPH):

Forward:

3.5

Unleaded and

Regular

SAE 30

(above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

4.0 Pints

Champion RC12YC

1st 1.2

2nd 1.5

3rd 2.4

4th 3.5

5th 4.8

6th 5.3

Reverse: 1.5

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging 3 Amps Battery

System: 5 Amps Headlights

Battery: Amp/Hr. 28

Min. CCA: 230

Case Size: UIR

Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 R. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you expedenca any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES

• 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 manual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester 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 service

center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Steering

Wheel Insert

Steering Wheel

(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28x 1-1/4

_ Steedng Wheel

Adapter

(1) Large Flat Washer

@ @

(1) Locknut 1/2-2_ _ (1) Locknut 1/4-28

Steering

Extension

Steering Shaft

Boot

Seat

(1) Washer

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

_(1) Knob

Keys

(2) Keys

For Future Use

Slope Sheet

Video Cassette

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactory with the exception of those parts

left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your

tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 3/4" wrench (1) Pliers

(2) 7/16" wrench (1) Utilityknife

(1) 13re pressure gauge

When rightor left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means when you are in the

operating position (seated behind the

steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts boxes from carton.

2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of carton, and lay

panels flat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 1/4 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut

securely to 10-12 ft. Ibs torque.

2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

iNSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

4. Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

5. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

6. Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex

nut and tighten securely.

r_ _j_ Insert

_-_ 1/2 HexNut

Large Flat

Steering _--_'_'---_"-._Wash er

Wheel-___

Tabs

Adapter_

,_ _. Extension

_ p_ Shaft

1/4 Lock,n= _-_,_..

t_. _"'-"'_-t/4 HexBolt

Lower [' _ _-_'" _

• I i

Shaft _ ' "'-- _Tab

...... - - ; . 1~ Slots

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steedng wheel.

8. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll oft skid.

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery isput into service

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See 'BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

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.-'_:','""'" //_,abel

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob,

I. Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer secudng seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolts are positioned over the

large slotted holes in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat

towards rear of tractor.

5, Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down,

8. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

9, Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder Bolts

Flat Washer

Adjustment

Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

ciutcWbrake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

5, Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor,

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

,AWARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all ins_tructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear

of other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

1. Raiseandholddeflectorshieldin

uprightposition.

2. Placefront of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

3. Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

4. Hook roar latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

Deflector

Mulcher

Shield _ Plate

Latch

Hooks

_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shield

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this 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

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

section ofthis manual. Verify that the

belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

/CHECKLIST

Before you operate and enjoy your new

tractor, we wish to assure that you receive

the best performance and satisfaction

from this Quality Product.

Please review the following checklist:

,/All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

•/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

/ Battery is propedy prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

•/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

/ Check mower and ddve belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

/ Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attentionto the following

important items:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

/ Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTIONOR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENG,','EONENG,NEOFFO,LPR_S°REOG,-n'SONOVE_P I

FUEL CHOKE MOWERHEIGHT PARKINGBRAKE UNLOCKED MOWERLIFT

LOCKED

H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREEWHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonly)

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Ammeter

Attachment IgnitionSwitch Light Switch

Position

Clutch Lever

Lever

Plunger

Choke Control_

A_achment

Throffie UR Lever

Clutch/Brake ,.,, -,

Pedal

Height

Adjustment

Lever

Brake Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the

headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/

brake pedal into the brake position.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used for

starting and controlling engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when startinga

cold engine.

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

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over

spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the

way down and hold.

2. Pull parking brake lever up and

release pressure from clutch/brake

pedal. Pedal should remain in brake

position. Make sure parking brake will

hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch Lever

Position

Choke

Ignition Key

Clutch/

Position

Brake

"Engaged"

Position

Gearshift

"Disengaged" "Bi Lever

Position Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• TO stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal all the way down.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

=backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position

and remove key. Always remove key

when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthodzed use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "STOP' will

cause the battery to discharge and go

dead.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility,always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_CAUTION: Always stoptractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position.

TO USE THROI"rLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate,

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

2. Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTFING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

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

measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightlyoff the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "1"OADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in this section of manual).

2. With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in

appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/

8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and

tighten securely.

3. Repeat for opposite side, installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment

hole.

Gauge Wheel

Mounting

Bracket

3/8-16

3/8 Washer

Gauge Wheel

Shoulder

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

_,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

High Position

Clutch Lever ..!)\ Low

WEn

Position

Pos_on

Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_kCAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

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,

14etc.) -

TOWINGCARTSANDOTHERATTACH-

MENTS

Towonlytheattachmentsthatare

recommendedbyandcomplywith

specificationsofthe manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Too heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. "l]res can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

ofyour tractor.

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.

I. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If neces-

sary, add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See the oil

viscosity chart in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fillfuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do

not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

_CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below32°F(O°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help

_cre good cold weather starting.

AUTION: Alcohol blended fuels

(called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which

leads to separation and formation of

acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructionsfor

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the firsttime or if

the engine has run out of fuel, itwilltake

extra cranking time to move fuel from the

tank to the engine.

1. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

3. Move attachment clutch to disen-

gaged position.

4. Move throttle control to fast position

5. Pull choke control out for a cold

engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

6. Insert key into ignition and tum key

clockwise to start position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for

more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke control

in, wait a few minutes and try again. If

engine still does not start, pull the

choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F end

above)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute

using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 = F and

below)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to

push the choke control in small steps

allowing the engine to accept small

changes in speed and load, until the

choke control is fully in. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly. This may require an engine

warm-up period from several seconds

to several minutes, depending on the

temperature.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

NOTE: ffat 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

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "1"O

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has already been

cut. Have the cut area to the right of the

tractor. This will result in a more even

distribution of clippings and more

uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making left hand turns until finished.

[

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the

second to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as

the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine

(blade) speed as this will provide the

best recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the

early aftemoon. At this time the grass

has dried and the newly cut area will

not be exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower

cutting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy grass,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

MAX 1/3

• Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpendicu-

lar to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

16 and graining of the lawn.

Check Brake Operation _

C_O_ Tim P_m

Check OperatorPresence and

T Interlock Systen_

R CheckforLooseFaste_rs t/ t/_ t/

A SharpervReplace M°wer Blades i_ s

T L,_,_.o. Ch_

0 CheckBattwyLeve0

R c_=nBatteryandTerminals _ I_

Check Transaxle Cooling

CheckV-Beb

v' v'

Ch=ngeEng_eO_l(w_hoarater) I_',_ I/

E Change Englne Oil (w_hout oil filler) _,_t

N CleanAirFiltmr IS=

G Clean Air Screen _=

NI i,_pectMumer,'Spark

Attester

E P.eple_oJR_r (Heq_ I_.=

Clean Engine Coolklg Fire; I_=

Replace Spark Plug _= If

Replace Ak Filter Paper Cartridge

R.p_=.F._R.. l/

1 * Change mornoften when operating under a heavy load or

In high ambient temperatures.

2 -Ser, dce more often when operaUngin dirty ordusty conditions.

3 - Reldace blades more often when mowlng k_sandy soil.

4 - Notrequited if equipped with malntenance-free batte_,.

5 - Tighten from axle p_votboltto 35 fL-It_, maxln_Jm.

DOnot overtlg_ten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on thistractordoes not cover

itemsthat have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractoras instructedin this manual.

Some adjustmentswill need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustmentssectionof this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and beltsfor wear. A new

spark plugand clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixtureand help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlocksystems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Spindle ,_ Spindle

Zerk Zerk

_Front Wheel

Bearing Bearing Zerk

Zerk

(_Engine .

tl I I

L .' '.._J

(])SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL

_>GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

@REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE"

SECTION

shift

Pivots

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the serf-lubricating bearings. Ifyou feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

17spadngly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet

stoppingdistance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be ad-

justed. (See =TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tiros

(See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tiros due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachement clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat withoutfirst setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

2. Remove blade bolt, lock washer and

flat washer securing blade.

3. Install new or rosharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer

and flat washer in exact order as

shown.

5. Tighten boltsecurely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade boltis grade 8 heat

treated,

Mandrel

Trailing

Edge Up Center

Flat

Lock_

Washer

q;_lade Bolt

*A Grade 8 heat treated boltcan be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need

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

balancar. (When using a cone bal-

ancar, follow the instructionssupplied

with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthroeded

portionof the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, itshould remain in

a horizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end untilthe blade is

balanced.

5/8" de

Center Hole

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever. periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

1. Remove terminal guard.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF-SJ.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAE VISCOSr_f GRADES

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when

used above 32°R Check your 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 if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. _ghtan oil fill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check the

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain

valve and install the drain tube onto

the fitting.

Oil Drain Valve

Closed _ _

and __

Locked 1_

Pos_io_

Yellow '" " "

DrainTube

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

4. To open, pull out on the drain valve.

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace

the cap onto the end of the drain

valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. For accurate reading,

tighten dipstick cap securely onto the

tube before removing dipstick. Keep

oil at =FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten

cap onto the tube securely when

finished.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartddge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

1. Remove knobs and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

3. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

4. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace

pre-cleaner.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

1. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

2. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover

and secure with knobs.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-

tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cartridge.

Foam __

Pre-Cleane_

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubbom dded gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

extemal surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due

to overheating.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could

create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. Iffuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointingtowards

carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Clamp_ Clamp

Fuel Filter

CLEANING

i 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

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a shortened

20 engine life.

,_ WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY

SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

2. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

4. Turn ignition key =OFF" and remove key.

5. Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped.

6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

fightside of tractor.

1. Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Roll belt off engine pulley.

4. Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5. Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out

of bracket.

6. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

7. Disconnect suspension arms from

rear deck brackets by removing

retainer springs.

8. Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch Spdn

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spdng Into square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment lift lever to its

highest position.

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to dght side of tractor.

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4. Connect front links to mower deck and

secure with retainer springs.

5. Connect suspension arms to rear

deck brackets and secure with

retainer springs.

6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket and secure with retainer

spring.

7. Push clutch cable housing guide into

bracket, slide collar onto guide and

secure with large retainer spring.

8. Install belt onto engine pulley.

" uare Hole

Suspension Arms

Anti-Sway

Springs

(Both Sides)

Housing Guide Bracket

Large Spdng

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING

Adjustthe mowerwhiletractorisparked

on levelgroundordriveway.Makesure

tiresarepropedyinflated(See"PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). Iftires are over or

underinflatad, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpointof both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on

both sides of mower should be the

same or within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of 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 turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

Bottomedge of Bottomedge of

mower to mower to

ground _ ground

AT-

Arm

LiftUnk

Adjustment Nut-.-.--"'------ _ -

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to

side. If the following front-to-back adjust-

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on rightside of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

• When distance =D" Is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of tums. The two front

links must remain equal in length.

• When distance "D" 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

&-u- -u_

Both Front Unks Should be Equal in Length

Nut ._Nut "E"

Trunni°n___

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

manual),

2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

3. Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Work belt around both mandrel

pulleys and idler pulleys

2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower"

22 in this section of this manual).

Mandrel

Idler

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear on a level dry concrete or

paved surface, then brake must be

adjusted.

1, Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut =A"

Nut

Ung

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt

and position of all belt guides and

keepers.

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

3. Remove belt downward from around

engine pulley.

4. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove bell upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting bell keepers.

5. Remove belt from center span keeper

and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Carefully work new belt down be-

tween transaxle belt keepers and onto

the input pulley.

2. Slide belt into the center span keeper.

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll

around the top groove of engine

pulley.

4. Install belt through stationary idler and

clutching idler.

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides and keep-

ers,

6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL

MOWER" in this section of manual).

Clutchim

Transaxle

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be In neutral when

the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock

gate) position. The adjustment is preset at

the factory; however, if adjustment is

needed, proceed as follows:

1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel.

3. Position the gear shift lever in the

neutral (N) position.

4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

stsedng wheel and reassemble with

crossbars hodzontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage

has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-

in or camber, contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheels have a square key - Do not

lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.

Insert square key.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

dng securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks,

purchase and use tire sealant from

Sears. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Axle

Cover

Square Key J

(Rear WheelOn_)

TO START ENGINEWlTHAWEAK

_ W'_'AERY

RNING: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

Ifyour battery istoo weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATI'ERY =inthe MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle

must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use

your tractor batteryto start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect one end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery(A-B), taking care not to short

against tractor chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of

fully charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable (D) to good chassis ground,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

Battery Battery

REPLACING BATTERY

_WARNING: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wdstwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

1. Lift hood to raised position.

2. Remove terminal guard.

3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

4. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

5. Reinstall terminal guard.

6. First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

8. Close terminal access doors.

9. Close hood.

Hex Bolt

Keps Nut

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent itfrom starting.

• Check widng. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood

at sides, tilttoward engine and liftoff

oftractor.

4. When replacing hood, be sure to

reconnect the headlight wire connec-

tor.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

Terminal

Access_,_:-" ,." .

Door _ '

Terminal

Guard

Cable

,,Negative

(Black)

Cable

ENGINE

Maintenance,repair,or replacementof the

emission controldevices and systems,which

are beingdone atthe customersexpense,

may be performedby any non-roadengine

repairestablishmentor individual.Warranty

repairsmust be performed by an authorized

enginemanufacturer'sserviceoutlet.

TO ADJUST THROTrLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

2. Check that swivel is against stop. If it

is not, loosen cable clamp screw and

pull cable back until swivel is against

stop. Tighten cable clamp screw

securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

1. With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

2. Loosen knob and remove cover

assembly from air cleaner.

3. Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

4. Replace air cleaner cover assembly

and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. Ifyour

engine does not operate properly due to

suspected carburetor problems, take your

tractor to an authorized service center for

repair and/or adjustment.

High speed stop isfactory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contacta Sears or otherqualified

service center,, which has proper equip-

ment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Stop

Swivel Clamp

Screw

Clamp

Immodiately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or ifthe

tractor willnot be used for 30 days or

more.

A_,CAUTION: Never store the tractorwith

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower isto be stored for

a period of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructionsin

the Service and Adjustments section

of this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; 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 TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor 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 such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage. Also,

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

altemative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer 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 allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See =ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to start positionfor a

few seconds to distributeoil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Wlll not start

Hard to start

Englnewill not

_urn over

Englne cllcks but

wlll not start

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is

engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged widng.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Fillfuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

10.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See -To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Depress clutch/brake

pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition

switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:

See approprlate sectlon In manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of power

1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

2. Throttle in =CHOKE"

position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3.

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter. 4.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6.

7. Dirty fuel filter. 7.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8.

9. Water in fuel. 9.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13.Loose or damaged wiring.

14.Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety 1.

presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1.

2. Mower deck not level. 2.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, 3.

and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4.

5. Clogged mower deck vent 5.

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Excessive

vibratlon

Engine continues

to run

when operator

leaves seat with

wlth attachment

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttlecontrol.

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,refilltank withfresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

13.Chsck all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

Level mower deck.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

Replace blade mandrel.

Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.

not rotate mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt.

drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3, Replace idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

(If so equipped)

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

6. Wom, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

1. Switch is"OFF".

2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s)burnedout.

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged widng.

Battery will not 1.

charge 2.

Engine "backfires" 1.

when turning

engine "OFF"

Blown fuse.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections,

Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

Faulty alternator.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOV_' position

for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

1. Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10.Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Tum switch=ON".

2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

. Move throttle control to

=SLOV_' position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

IGNITION

SWITCH

SEATSWITCH

(NOr OCCUPIED)

GROUNOING

CONNECTOR

FUEL sHUT-OFF SOLEN_D

(IF SO EQUIPPED)

IGNmON

UNIT

i ALTERNATOR

DIODE

K_NITtON SWITCH

NOTS

yOUR TRACTOR IS __.-

EQUIPPED WITH A SPF.-Cu',J.-

ALTERNATOR sYSTEM.

6ATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL sOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE uGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPSSO. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILLDIM. ASTHE ENGINE IS

sPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR SRIGHTSST.

HEADLIGHTS

NON.REMOVAB_LE

GONNECTION_'

REMOVABLE

CONNEGTIONS

wIRING INSULATSD CUPS

ING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

NOTS: IF WIR ...... =v _'_ IL BE REPLACED TO

OF UNI/, in_= _,,___O

SERV_C_.NG _¢P.HRI_ YOUR WIRING.

PROP_.I'_L'€ .......

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

ELECTRICAL

33._

i !

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery

2 74760412 BoltHex Hd I/4-20unc x3/4

8 7603J Case Battery

10 145211 Bolt, BtrFront 1/4-20 x 7-1/2

11 150109 HolddownBatteryFrontMount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon BatteryFront 1/4

16 176138 Switch, Interlock

21 175688 Harness LightSocket 0N/4152j)

22 4152J BulbLight#1156

24 4799J Cable Battery

25 146148 Cable Battery

26 175158 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 145491 CableGround

29 121306X SwitchSeat

30 175566 Switch Ign

33 140403 KeyMoldedCraftsman

40 179720 Harness Ign

41 71110408 BoltBIk. Fin Hax 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

42 131563 CoverTerminal

43 178861 Solenoid

45 121433X AmmeterRectangular6Amp

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop

55 17490508 ScrewThdrol5/16-18 x 1/2

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER917.271910

CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

58 166

2O8

219

2O8

TRACTOR -- MODELNUMBER917.271910

CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 174619 ChassisAssembly

2 176554 Drawbar

3 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

5 155272 BumperHood/Dash

9 168,337)(013 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16xl

11 174996 Panel, Dash, LH.

13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

17 174330X558 HoodAasembly

18 126938X BumperHood

20 180679 Plate Mtg BatteryFuel Tank

23 124028X Bushing,Snap, Nylon,Fuel Une

25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/t6 x 12 Gauge

26 ST[To41437 Locknut,Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 Unc

28 175049 Gdlle/L.ansAsm

29 174332X599 Lens,Gdlie

30 1_ Fend/Ftrest

31 139976 Bracket,FenderSupport

37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

38 175710 PivotBracket Assembly

39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt

58 174930 Air Duct

60 STD533707 BoltRdhdSqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

64 154798 DashLowerSTLT

74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC

114 158112 Keeper BOltRear Lh Stl

115 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

142 175702 PlateReinforcementSTLT

143 154966 BracketSwaybar Chassis

144 175582 Bracket Pnt FootrestSTLT

145 156524 RodPivotChassis/Hood

159 155123X428 Cupholder

166 164863 ScrewHwHd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

206 170165 BOltShoulder5/16-18 "N"

207 17670508 ScrewThdrel5/16-18 x 1/2

208 17670608 ScrewThdrol3/8-16 x 1/2

211 145212 Not Hexflange Lock

212 175143 Insert Lens Reflective

219 17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

- - 5479J Plug Button

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU. S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODELNUMBER 917.271910

GROUNDDRIVE

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER917.271910

GROUNDDRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 ........ Tmasasle(See Breakdown) 65 STD551143

Peerless206-545C 66 154778

2 146682 Spdng, Retum, Brake 70 134683

3 123666X Pulley,Transaxta 74 137057

4 12000028 Ring,Retainer 75 121749X

5 121520X Strap,Torque 76 STD581075

6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 77 123583X

8 165866 RodShifterFenderSTLT 78 121748X

10 S'10561210 Pin,Cotter 79

11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 80 145090

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8 81 165592

14 10040400 Washer LockHvy Helical 82 165711

18 STD523710 BoltFinHex3/8-16UNCx1 Gr5 83 19171216

19 STD541437 Nut 84 166231

21 106_3X Knob 85 150360

22 130804 Rod,Brake 89

24 STD541237 Nut 90 124346X

25 106888X Spdng,Brake ROd 96 STD6240_

26 STD551G37 Washer 112 19091210

27 _1210 Pin 113 127285X

28 175765 Rod,Parking Brake 116 72140608

29 71673 Cap, ParkingBrake 120 73900600

30 169592 Bracket,Tmnsaxle 145 74490540

32 STD523107 Bolt 150 175456

34 175578 Shaft Asserably,Foot Pedal 151 19133210

35 120183X Bearing,Nylon 156 166002

36 S'1"D551062 Washer 158 165589

37 STD571810 RolIPin 159 165494

38 179114 Pulley,Composite 161 72140406

39 74760648 Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 3 162 73680400

41 175556 Keeper, Belt, Idler 163 74780416

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 164 19091010

48 154407 BelicrankClutchGmd Dry Stl 165 165623

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 166 166880

50 STD523715 BoltHexHd3/8-16x1-1i2 168 165492

51 STITo41437 NutCmwnLock3/8-16UNC 169 165580

52 S_1431 NutCrawnLookS/16-18UNC 170 173894

53 105710X Link,Clutch 197 169613

55 10b-709X Spring,Clutch Retum 198 169593

56 17060620 Screw 3/6-16 x 1-1/4 202 72110614

57 130801 V-SClt,Ground Drive 212 145212

59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span

61 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

63 175410 Pulley,Engine

64 71170764 Bolt,Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5

Washer

Keeper, Belt,Engine, Fool-Proof

Guide, MowerDriveBelt, R.H.

Spacer, Axle

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

E-R_j

Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/.1865

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

KeyWoodruff

Arm, Shift

ShaftAsrnCrossTapered

Spdng,Torsion

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

LinkTrar,,saxle

Nut, Nylock

158391X428 Console,Shift,STLT

Nut,Selt-Thding, Wsh Hd 1/4

RetainerSpdng 1"

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge

StrapTorque 90 Degrees

Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/6-16 x 1

Nut LockFig. 3/8-16

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

SpacerRetainer

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted5/161Dx 1.125

Bracket ShiftMount

HubTapered FlangeShiftLt

BoltRdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr.5

Nut Crownlock1/4-20 Uric

BoltHex Fin 1/4-20Unc x 1 Gr 5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

Bracket PivotLever

Screw5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 x .561

Plata FasteningLt

Keeper BeltTransaxle Gear

NylinerSnap-in

Washer Nyliner

BoltCart. SH 3/8-18 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5

Nut Hex Fig. Lock

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mra

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

STEERING

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

STEERING

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768 SteeringWheel

2 175131 Axle Assembly

3 169840 SpindleAssembly, L.H.

4 169839 SpindleAssembly,R.H.

5 62661-1 Beadng,Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

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

8 12000029 Ring,Klip

9 3366R Beadng,SteeringColumn

10 175121 Draglink

11 STD551137 Washer, Lock

12 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 Unf

13 136518 Spacer, Beadng, Axle

15 145212 Nut, Hexflange Lock

17 180641 Shaft Assembly, Steering

26 126847X Bushing,Link,Drag

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

29 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

30 STD561210 Pin

130485 Rod,Tie

36 155099 Bushing,Steering

37 152927 Screw

38 139769 Insert, Steering Wheel

39 19183812 Washer 9/16 x 2-3/8

40 STD541537 GripcoNut

41 100711L Adaptor,SteedngWheel

42 145054X428 Boot, Steering Shaft

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

44 180640 Extension Shaft Steering

46 121232.X Cap, Spindle

47 6855M Fitting,Gmass

51 73540400 Nut Crownlock1/4-28

54 71130420 Bolt Hex 1/4-28 Unf x 1-1/4 Gr. 8

65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle

67 72140618 BoltRDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

68 169827 Axle, Brace

71 175146 SteeringAsm

82 169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front

85 133835 FastnerChristmasTme

88 175118 Boltshoulder7/16-20

91 175553 ClipSteedng

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensions givenin U. S.

inches 1inch= 25.4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

39 33

I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I

Spark Arrester

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170547 ControI,Thmt Paddle

2 17720408 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

3 ...... Engine, B&S, (See Breakdown)

No.407777-0167-E 1

4 149723 Muffler Exhaust

5 159955 ExhaUStAsm. Left

6 160589 Exhaust Asm. Right

8 171877 Bolt5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Soms

10 162797 ShieldBrowning

13 165391 Gasket, Muffler

14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy

16 STD551237 Washer LockExt Tooth 3/8

17 17060624 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

23 169837 Shield,Bm/Dbr Guard

25 145996 Control Choke

26 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

29 137180 Arrestor,Spark

31 157103 Tank, Fuel

32 161696 Cap FueIGuage

33 123487X Clamp,Hose

34 1(ToO82X Spacer Pad

37 854,31:1 Line,Fuel

38 148315 Plug,Oil Drain Easy

39 109227X Pad Idler

45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh3/8-16 x 3/4

62 10040500 Washer LockHvy HlclSpr. 5/16

72 71070512 Screw He)(Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4

81 73510400 Nut KepsHex 1/4-20 Starter Nut

NOTE: NI component dimensionsgivenin U. S.

Inches I inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

LIFTASSEMBLY

/ /

I' ./

/ !

13 _ 31

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 159460

2 159471

3 105767X

4 12(X)0002

5 19211621

6 120183X

7 125631X

8 122365X

11 139865

12 139866

13 S'1"D624008

DESCRIPTION

LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly

Shaft Assembly, Uft

Pin, Groove

E-Ring

Washer 21132 x 1 x21 Gauge

Beadng,Nylon

Gdp, Handle, Fluted

Button,Plunger. Red

Link, Uft, L.H.

Link, Lift,R.H.

RetainerSpdng

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

15 173288 Link, Front

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

17 175689 Trunnion

18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 UNC

19 139868 Arm,Suspension,Rear

20 163552 RetainerSpring

31 169865 Bearing, Pvt, Lift

32 73540600 Nut,Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgivenin U. S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

SEAT ASSEMBLY

....-- 16

KEY

NO.

PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

180597 Seat 13 121248X

180166 Bracket Pnt Pivot Fender 14 72050412

71110616 BoitFin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300

19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 16 121250X

145006 Clip PushIn Hinged 17 123976X

STD541437 Nut Hex Lockw/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 21 171852

124181X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 _1431

17000616 Screw3/8-16 x 1,5 SMGML 24 19171912

19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga

180186 Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

166369 KnobSeat

121246X Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch

DESCRIPTION

BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id

BoltRdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20xl-1/2

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

SpdngCprsn 127 BIk Pnt

Nut Lock1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lockw/ins 5/16-18

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

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensions giveninU. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

8 7

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156439

2 181659

3 177278

4 177279

5 177253

6 133644

7 181824

8 181419

9 163204

11 156368

13 146046

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO, NO.

Decal,Fender Danger Sears 15 160396

Decal,Engine 19 138047

Decal, HOOd,R.H. 20 17"2331

Decal, Hood, L.H. 21 179128

Decal, Hood Side 22 149516

Decal,Maintenance - - 138311

Decal,LowerDash - - 165800X428

Decal,Rplcrnnt - - 165799X428

Decal,Fender, CraftsmanGold - - 181312

Decal,Fender STLT Oper Inst F-JS - - 181313

Decal,V-Belt Dr SchTractor

DESCRIPTION

Decal,Mower DriveSchematic

Decal, Battery DiehardSears

Decal, Deck Sears

Decal, Deck

Decal, Batter/

Decal, LiftHandle

Pad FootrestLHSTLT

Pad FootrestRH STLT

Owner'sManual, English

Owner'sManual, Spanish

WHEELS AND TIRES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106222X Tlra, Front

4 59904 Tube, FrontTire

(Not Provided,Service ItemOnly)

5 106732X427 Rim,Front

6 278H Fitting,Grease (FrontWheel Only)

7 9040H Bearing,Flange(FrontWhasl

Only)

8 106108X427 Rim,Rear

9 122082X Tire,Rear

10 7152J Tube,RearTim

(Not Provided,Service Item Only)

11 104757X428 Cap, Axle

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U. S.

inches 1inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODELNUMBER917.271910

MOWERDECK

lS7

151

152

101

103 105

I1!6

_18

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 165892

2 STD533107

3 138017

4 165460

5 $IO(_4008

6 178024

8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 134149

13 137645

14 128774

15 110485X

16 174493

18 72140505

19 132827

20 159770

21 STD541431

23 177563

24 105304X

25 123713X

26 110452X

27 130968X428

28 19111016

29 131491

3O 173984

31 129963

32 153535

33 178342

34 STD533717

36 131494

37 _1037

40 STD541437

44 14OO88

45 STD624003

46 137729

48 133944

49 174284

50 131340

51 STD541410

52 139888

53 131845

54 133943

55 155O46

56 165723

59 141043

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Mower DockAssembly,42" 67 149846

Bolt 68 144959

Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 92 STD541437

Front 101 136420

Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Dock 10_ 71081010

RetainerSpdog 103 19061216

Bar Swey Deck 104 STD551110

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 106 160793

Washer, Lock 106 2029J

Washer, Hardened 111 179292

Blade,Mulching 112 179293

Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 113 1706(_10

Housing,Mandrel, Vented 114 STD541431

Bearing,Ball,Mandrel 115 72110505

Stripper,Mower Dock 116 48961-1

Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 117 165746

Bolt,Shoulder 118 73930600

Baffle, Vortex 119 STD551037

NutCrownlock5/16-18 UNC 129 19131312

Bracket, Deflector t30 STD523710

Cap, Sleeve

Spdng, Torsion,Deflector 131 _10

Nut, Push 142 165890

Shield, Deflector 143 157109

Washer 11/32x5i8x16Ga. 145 165888

Rod, Hinge 146 171977

BorewThdrol 147 131335

Washer, Spacer 148 169022

Pulley,Mandrel 149 165898

Nut,Toplock, Flanged 150 19091216

Bolt 151 169670

Pulley, Idler, Rat 152 169676

Washer 13/32 x13/16 x16 153 169674

Gauge 154 169675

NutCrownlock3/8-16 UNC 155 169671

Guard, Mandrel,L.H. 156 169672

Retainer 157 169669

Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 158 17720408

Washer, Hardened 159 STD533717

RollerAssembly,Cam Follower - - 130794

Bolt,Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

Locknut

Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake - - 169583

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

Guard,TUV Idler

KnobCustomOval

V-Bolt

Nut

MulcherCover

Screw Pan HD Phillip10-24 x5/8

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut,Weld

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH.

Bracket,Gauge, Wheel R.H.

Screw 5/16-18 x .625

Nut,Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt,Carriage 5/16 UNC x 5/8

Bolt,Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut,Centerlock 3/6-16

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

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

Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1

Gr. 5

Bolt,Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNC x 1

ArmSpringBrakeMower

Bracket Arm Idler 42"

Pulley Idler Flat

BoltCarriage Idler

Spdng Extension

Spdng Retum Idler

RetainerSpringYellow Zinc

Washer 9/32 x3/4 x 16Ga.

Bracket Clutch

Cable Clutch42 In

Washer Rat 3/8" Type B

Spdng Retainer

SpdngRetentionLever

Spacer

RodClutch

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

BoltRdhd Sqn 3/8-16Unc x 1-3/4

MandrelAssembly(Includes

Housing, Shaft and Shaft

Hardware Only-Pulleynot

Included)

ReplacementMower,Complete

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U. S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

NtJMBERS HERE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 772147 TransaxlaCover 39 786026 DowelPin

2 780066A NeodleBeadng 5/8" 40 792076A FtatWashar

3 770128 TransaxleCase .312 ID x .059W

4 776395 Countershaft 41A 790079 Brake Lever

5 776409 Output Shaft 42 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4"

6 778364 Spur Gear (38 taeth) 42A 7g_085A Soraw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"

6A 77836_ Spur Gear (15 teeth) 43 7_2075 Locknut5 / 16 - 24

7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 44 790025 Brake PadHolder

8 792180 Shi_ Key 45 786066 Spacer .2625 x 1.0

8A 792047 WoodruffKey #9 46 786086 Brake Lever Bracket

9 784352 ShiftCollar 47 774690 Axle (11-15/16" Long)

10 784378 ShiftRod& Fork 48 774691 Axle (16 - 1 12" long)

11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 49 778356 Spur Gear (29 teeth)

12 778309 InputBevel Pinion(13 teeth) 50 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) 51 778354 Spur Gear (23 teeth)

(Include. 14) 52 778352 Spur Gear (lg teeth)

14 778368 Bevel Pinion(13 teeth) 53 778350 Spur Gear (16 teeth)

(include. 13) 54 778346 Spur Gear (15 taeth)

15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 56 778355 Spur Gear (11 teeth)

17 786188 Ddve Pin 57 778337 Spur Gear (13 teeth)

18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 58 778353 Spur Gear (17 teeth)

20 792077A Ball5/16" dia 59 778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth)

21 792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8" 60 778349 Spur Gear (24 teeth)

22 792079 Spdng .310 OD x .625 L 61 778345 Spur Gear (25 teeth)

25 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4_ 65 780189 FlatWasher

25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/8" .563 ID x .062W

26 792125 RetainingRing(pkg of2) 66 776422 input Shaft

27 792035 RetainingRing 67 7763,,°6 Shifter & Brake Shaft

28 788040 RetainingRing 69 792170 RetainingRing

29 780072 ThrustWasher 70 786187 Spacer .890

.627 ID x .031W 71 788069 Square Cut Ring

29A 780160 ThrustWasher 71B 788092 =O'Ring

.762 ID x .031W 76 780090 FlatWasher

29B 780051 ThrustWasher 1.128 ID x .058W

.762 ID x .031W 77 788078A InvertedRetainingRing

29C 780199 Anti-RotationWasher.632 79 792144 Spring .430 OD x .5000 L

30 780108 CopWashar 82 778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13

1.127 ID x .032W teeth)

31 780001 FlatWasher .750 ID x .056W 83 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

(Use As Needed) 85 792154 OilFillPlug

31A 780195 FlatWasher 87 788089A Oil Seal 9 / 16"

.750 ID x .062W 150 788093A LiquidGasketRTV Silicone

32 788083 OilSeal 5/8" 157 788088A Oil Seal 3/4"

34 780194 Bushing.563 180 730_29A Gear Oil80W90

35 780193 Flanged Bushing5 / 8" ID 900 794712 ReplacemantMST

35A 780197 FlangedBushing.751 206-545C Transaxla

36 790075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of2) U.S. inches t inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODELNUMBER917.271910

BRIGGS&STRATfONENGINE-MODELNUMBER407777,TYPENUMBER0167-E1

_AI 101 I _1_

_78

287_ I

524_

I 1019 LABEL KIT I

I IO_OWNER'S._U_.I

1036 EMISSION LABEL I

3O4

1017_

447 _ 6548

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.271910

BRIGGS& STRA'rroN ENGINE-MODELNUMBER407777,TYPENUMBER0167-E1

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

_70

11230 1124913' _@

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

BRIGGS & STRA'R'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0167-E1

=,|

1055 VALVEGASKET SET 1

197

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

BRIGGS & STRAI-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0167-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 690231 .C_.linderAssembly 137 690994

2 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 141 499807

Side) 142 499808

3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 146 690979

4 150 690995

697473 Sump-Engine

5 693998 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 160 690996

5A 693999 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 2) 163 691001

7 690962 .+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 165 693146

8 499601 Breather Assembly 187 691050

9 690937 • Gasket-Breather

10 690960 Screw (Breather Assembly) 187A 691049

11 690942 Tube-Breather 188 690960

12 690945 * Gasket-Crankcase 192 690083

13 690360 Screw (Cylinder Head) 197 690960

15 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 209 691018

16 691046 Crankshaft 211 691019

20 690947 • SsaI-OiI(PTO Side) 212 695238

22 694966 Screw (Engine Sump) 213 691021

23 691054 Flywheel 216 691022

24 222698 Key-Flywheel 219 696376

25 499588 Piston Assembly (Standard) 220 690412

25 499589 Piston Assembly (.010" 222 691023

Oversize) 227 691048

25 499590 Piston Assembly (.020" 231 690718

Oversize) 240 691035

25 499591 Piston Assembly (.030- 250 690957

Oversize) 252 690956

26 499604 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 265 691024

26 499605 Ring Set-Piston (.010- 267 695134

Oversize) 276 690997-0+

26 499606 Ring Set-Piston (.020- 287 690960

Oversize) 304 695277

26 499607 Ring Set-Piston (.030- 305 691005

Oversize) 309 691262

27 690975 Lock-Piston Pin 310 691263

28 690229 Pin-Piston 311 497608

29 499583 Rod-Connectin_ 332 691059

32 690976 Screw (Connecting Rod) 333 691060

33 499596 Valve-Exhaust 334 691061

34 499597 Valve-Intake 337 691043

35 690963 Spring-Valve (Intake) 358 694012

36 690963 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 363 691062

40 690964 Retainer-Valve 383 690966

42 499586 Keeper-Valve 385 690960

45 690977 Tappet-Valve 387 808656

46 690978 Camshaft 404 690442

48 692714 Short Block (445777-0112- 418 690999

E2 Replacement Engine) 445 499486

50 695241 Manifold-Intake 447 691003

51 690949°2)+ Gasket-Intake 447A 690960

51A 690950, 2)_ Gasket-Intake 467 691008

53 690951 Stud (Carburetor) 474 696459

54 695240 Screw (Intake Manifold) 505 691029

73 691055 Screen-Rotating

74 691057 Screw (Rotating Screen) 510 497606

75 691056 Washer (Flywheel)

89 690283 Plug-Oil

95 690718 Screw ('[h=rottle Valve)

98 499802 Kit-Idle Speed

104 690984 2) Pin-Float Hinge ° included

105 690985 _ Valve-Float Needle 358

108 690986 Valve-Choke 2) included

117 690232 O Jet-Main (Standard) No. 121

118 690989 Jet-Main (High Altitude) _ Included

121 499811 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul No. 977

125 499804 Carburetor + Included

130 690993 Valve-Throttle 1095

131 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft

133 499806 Float-Carburetor

135 499803 Tube-Fuel Transfer

2):[: Gasket-Roat Bowl

Kit-ChokeShaft

2) Nozzle-Carburetor

Key-Timing

2):1:Gasket-Nozzle

Retainer-Solenoid

,+ Gasket-AirCleaner

Nut (RingGear)

Une-Fuel (Cut to Required

Length)

Line-Fuel(Molded)

Screw(ControlBracket)

Adjuster-RockerArm

Screw(Back Plate)

Spring-Governor

Spring-GovernedIdle

Link-Throttle

Bracket-ChokeControl

Link-Choke

Gear-Governor

Washer(GovernorLever)

Bracket-Control

Lever-GovernorControl

Screw(ChokeValve)

Filter-Fuel

Retainer-Breather

Collector-Oil

Clamp-Casing

Screw(CasingClamp)

Washer-Sealing

Screw(DipstickTube)

Housing-Blower

Screw_Blower Housing)

Motor-Starter

Bolt-StarterMotor

Brush Set

Nut (Flywheel)

Armature-Magneto

Screw (MagnetoArmature)

Sparkplug

Set-Engine Gasket

FlywheelPuller

Wrench-SparkPlug

Screw(Fuel Pump)

Pump-Fuel

Washer(GovernorCrank)

Plate-Carburetor

Filter-AirCleaner Cartridge

Screw(AirGuideCover)

Screw (AirGuideCover)

Knob-AirCleaner

Alternator

Nut (GovernorControlLever)

Ddve-Starter

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

High Speed: 3000-3200

in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No.

in CarburetorOverhaul Kit, Key.

in CarburetorGasket Set, Key.

in Valve OverhaulKit,Key. No.

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S.

51inches1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271910

BR|GGS & STRATrON ENG|NE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0167-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

513 692024

523 691036

524 691032

525 691037

544 691262

552 690552

552A 690553

562 690311

573 691009

601 95162

615 690317

616 691045

617 691917

628 690960

Clutch-Drive

Dipstick

• Seal-DipstickTube

Tube-Dipstick

Armatura-Stader

(Service with 691262

Starter Motor)

Bushing-GovemorCrank

Bolt (GovernorControlLever)

Plate-Back

Clamp-Hose

Retainar-Govemor Shaft

Crank-Governor

Seal-O Ring(Intake Manifold)

Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket)

633

635

654

668

672

691 690657

695 693149

697 690372

703 691010

710 697474

718 690959

726 499612

741 690980

742 690328

750 691033

783 693058

788 691039

690998 O:1: Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft

66538 Boot-Sparkplug

690958 Nut (Carburetor)

691215 Spacer

690234 O:1:Gasket-Carburetor Plate

• Seal-Governor Shaft

Screw (Ring Gear)

Screw (DriveCap)

Clip

Cover-OilFilter

Pin-Locating

Goar-Ring

Gear-Timing

Retainer-ERing

Screw (Oil Pump Cover)

Gear-Pinion

Bracket-FuelPump

789 695050

797 691029

797A 693167

798 690967

801 691283

802 691286

803 691262

842 691031

847 499602

851 493880

865 691011

865 691012

865A 691014

865B 691015

868 690968

Hamess-Wiring

Nut (Brush Retainer)

Screw(RockerArm)

Cap-Drive

Cap-End

Housing-Starter

(Service with 691262

Starter Motor)

• Seal-Dipstick/Tube

Dipstick/TubaAssembly

TarminaI-Sparkplug

Adapter-Air

Cover-Air Guide

•+ SoaI-Valve

883 690970 .+ Gasket-Exhaust

914 691127 Screw(RockerCover)

918 694000 Hose-Vacuum

929 695239 Screw (Choke Control

Bracket)

929A 691003 Screw (Choke Control

Bracket)

943 690589 • SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump

Cover)

947 499809 Solenoid-Fuel

965 499613 Cover-OffPump

967 272638 Filter-PraCleaner

968 499788 Cover-AirCleaner

975 499810 Bowl-Float

977 499812 Gasket Set-Carburetor

987 691000 0:[: Seal-Throttle Shaft

1005 691243 Fan-Flywheel

1017 690770 Scraen-Oil Pump

1019 690103 Kit-Label

1022 690971 •+ Gasket-RockerCover

1023 499599 Cover-Rocker(Cylinder1)

1023A499600 Cover-Rocker(Cylinder2)

1024 499054 Pump-Oil

1026 690981 Rod-Push(Steel)

1026A690982 Rod-Push(Aluminum)

1029 690972 Arm-Rocker

1035 691042 Shaft-Pump

1036 695704 Label-Emission

1051 691265 Ring-Retaining

1058 274794 Owner's Manual

1070 691058 Screw (Fl'LwhoelFan)

1090 691293 Retalnar-urush

1095 694013 Kit-ValveOverhaul

1100 690973 Pivot-RockerArm

1119 691183 Screw (Alternator)

1123 6909870 ¢Seal-O Ring(Solenoid

Retainer)

1124 6909880 :l:SeaI-ORing(Fuel Transfer

Tube)

1126 690991 Screw (Fuel TransferTube)

1127 690992 Screw(Roat Bowl)

1128 690990 O Screw(Carburetor Nozzle)

1169 693140 Screw (CarburetorCover

Plate)

1280 697475 Seal-O Ring(Oil FilterCover)

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

High Speed: 3000-3200

Included

358

Included

No. 121

Included

No. 977

Included

1095

in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No.

in CarburetorOverhaul Kit,Key.

in CarburetorGasket Set, Key.

in ValveOverhaulKit, Key. No.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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SIGHTING

SKY LINE OR TREE.

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

cautlon when changing dlrecUon on slopes.

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