Craftsman 917271110 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 User Manual

Owner's Manual

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16.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271110

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5am - 5pm, Mon - Sat

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

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

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

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

Operation.............................................. 12

Maintenance Schedule ......................... 19

Maintenance ......................................... 19

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

Service and Adjustments ...................... 23

Storage ................................................. 29

Troubleshooting .................................... 30

Repair Parts ......................................... 34

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

LIMITEDTWOYEAR WARRANTYONCRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Fortwo(2) yearsfromthedateofpurchase,ifthisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentismain-

tained,lubricatedandtunedupaccordingtotheinstructionsin theowner'smanual,

Searswillrepairor replace,free ofcharge,anypartsfound tobe defectiveinmatedalor

workmanship.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:.

• Expendableitemswhichbecomewomduringnormaluse, suchas blades,spark

plugs,air cleaners,belts,etc.

• Tirereplacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,

thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,negligence,improperstorageor acci-

dentor thefailureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontainedin

theowner'smanual.

• Ridingequipmentusedfor commercialorrentalpurposes.

LIMITED90 DAYWARRANTYON BATTERY

Forninety(90) daysfrom dateofpurchase,ifanybatteryincludedwiththisridingequip-

mentprovesdefectivein materialorworkmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe bat-

terywillnotholda charge,Searswillreplacethe batteryat nocharge. In-homewarranty

serviceonyourCraftsmanridingequipmentisavailableat no chargefor 30 daysfrom

thedateofpurchase.Pleasecontactyournearestservicecenter.After30 daysfromthe

dateofpurchase,warrantyserviceisavailablebytakingyourCraftsmanridingequip-

menttoyournearestSearsServiceCenter.(In-homewarrantyservicewillstillbe avail-

able after30 daysfrom thedateofpurchasebuta standardtripchargewillapply).This

warrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductisintheUnitedStates.ThisWarrantygivesyou

specificlegalrights, andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichmayvaryfrom stateto

state.

Sears, Roebuckand Co., D/817 WA,HoffmanEstates,IL 60179

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as recks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear ofother people

befO_ mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Nevercarrypassengers.

• Do notmowin reverseunlessabsolute-

lynecessary.Alwayslookdownand

behindbeforeand whilebacking.

• Beawareofthe mowerdischargedirec-

tionanddo notpointitat anyone.Do

notoperatethemowerwithouteither

theentiregrasscatcherortheguardin

place.

• Slowdownbeforetuming.

• Never leavea running machineunat-

tended.Alwaystumoffblades,set park-

ingbrake,stopengine,and remove

keysbeforedismounting.

•Tum offbladeswhennotmowing.

• Stopenginebeforeremovinggrass

catcheror uncloggingchute.

• Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificial

light.

• Do notoperatethemachinewhileunder

theinfluenceof alcoholor drugs.

• Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnear or

crossingroadways.

• Useextracarewhenloadingorunload-

ingthe machineintoa trailerortruck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopesare a majorfactor relatedtoloss-

of-controland tipoveraccidents,which

canresultinsevereinjuryor death.All

slopesrequireextracaution.Ifyoucannot

backuptheslopeor ifyoufeeluneasyon

it, donot mowit.

DO:

• Mow upand downslopes,notacross.

• Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree

limbs,etc.

• Watchforholes,ruts,orbumps.Uneven

terraincouldovertumthemachine.Tall

grasscanhideobstacles.

• Useslowspeed.Choosea lowgearso

thatyouwillnothavetostopor shift

whileon theslope.

• Followthemanufacturer'srecommen-

dationsfor wheelweightsorcounter-

weightstoimprovestability.

• Useextracare withgrasscatchersor

otherattachments.These canchange

the stabilityofthemachine.

• Keepall movementon theslopesslow

andgradual.Donot makesudden

changesinspeedordirection.

• Avoidstartingorstoppingona slope.If

tireslosetraction,disengagetheblades

andproceedslowlystraightdownthe

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do notturnonslopesunlessnecessary,

andthen,turnslowlyandgradually

downhill,ifpossible.

• Do notmowneardrop-offs,ditches,or

embankments.The mowercouldsud-

denlytumoverifa wheel isoverthe

edge ofa clifforditch,or ifanedge

cavesin.

• Doz_ow,Qn wet grass.Reduced

tractioncouldcausesliding.

• Do nottrytostabilizethemachineby

puttingyourfootontheground.

• Donotusegrasscatcheron steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragicaccidentscan occuriftheoperator

is notalerttothepresenceofchildren.

Childrenare oftenattractedtothe

machineandthemowingactivity.Never

assumethatchildrenwillremainwhere

you lastsawthem.

• Keepchildrenout ofthe mowingarea

andunderthewatchfulcare ofanother

responsibleadult.

• Bealsrtandrummachineoffifchildren

enterthe area.

• Beforeand whenbacking,lookbehind

anddownforsmallchildren.

• Nevercarrychildren.They mayfall off

andbe seriouslyinjuredorinterferewith

safe machineoperation.

• Neverallowchildrentooperatethe

machine.

• Useextracarewhenapproachingblind

corners,shrubs,trees,or otherobjects

thatmayobscurevision.

SERVICE

• Useextracareinhandlinggasolineand

otherfuels.They areflammable and

vaporsare explosive.

Use onlyanapprovedcontainer.

- Never removegascapor addfuel

withtheenginerunning.Allowen-

ginetocoolbeforerefueling.Donot

smoke.

- Never refuelthemachineindoors.

- Neverstorethe machineorfuel

containerInsidewhere thereisan

openflame, suchas a waterheater.

• Neverrun a machineinsidea closed

area.

• Keepnutsandbolts,especiallyblade

attachmentbolts,tightand keepequip-

mentingoodcondition.

• Nevertamperwithsafetydevices.

Checktheirproperoperation regularly.

• Keepmachinefree ofgrass,leaves,or

otherdebrisbuild-up.Clean oilorfuel

spillage.Allowmachinetocoolbefore

stodng.

• Stopand inspecttheequipmentifyou

strikean object.Repair,ifnecessary,

beforerestarting.

• Nevermake adjustmentsorrepairswith

theenginerunning.

• Grasscatchercomponentsare subject

towear, damage,and deterioration,

whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

allowobjectstobethrown.Frequently

checkcomponentsand replacewith

manufacturer'srecommendedparis,

when necessary.

Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.

Wraptheblade(s)orweargloves,and

useextracautionwhenservicing them.

Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustand serviceas required.

• Besurethearea isclearofotherpeople

beforemowing.Stopmachineifanyone

entersthearea.

• Nevercarrypassengers.

• Donot mowin reverseunlessabsolute-

lynecessary.Alwayslookdownand

behindbeforeand whilebacking.

• Nevercarrychildren.They mayfall off

and be seriouslyinjuredor interferewith

safe machineoperation.

• Keepchildrenoutofthemowingarea

and underthewatchfulcareofanother

responsibleadult.

• Bealertandturnmachineoffifchildren

enterthearea.

• Beforeandwhenbacking,lookbehind

and downfor smallchildren.

• Mow upanddownslopes(15" Max), not

across.

• Removeobstaclessuchas rooks,tree

limbs,etc.

• Watchfor holes,ruts,orbumps.Uneven

terraincouldovertumthemachine.Tall

grasscanhideobstacles.

• Useslowspeed.Choosea lowgearso

thatyou willnothavetostopor shift

whileontheslope.

• Avoidstartingor stoppingon a slope.If

tireslosetraction,disengagetheblades

and proceedslowlystraightdownthe

slope.

• Do notturnonslopesunlessnecessary,

andthen,turnslowlyand gradually

downhill,ifpossible.

,_Look for thissymbolto pointoutimpor-

tantsafetyprecautions.ItmeansCAU-

TION!!!BECOMEAWARE!!!YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

_ .,÷

,_CAUTION: In ordertopreventacciden-

talstartingwhensettingup,transporting,

adjustingormakingrepairsalwaysdiscon-

nectsparkplugwireandplacewirewhere

itcannot contactsparkplug.

_WARNING: The engineexhaustfrom

thisproductcontainschemicalsknownto

theStateofCalifomiatocausecancer,

birthdefects,or.otherreproductiveharm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY

AND TYPE: UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 30

(API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 10W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/RLTER: 4.0PINTS

WK_FILTER:3.5PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion J19LM

GAP: .030") STD361458-

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:

(MPH): 1sr 1.1

2ND 1.4

3RD 2.3

4TM 3.5

5TM 4.5

6TM 6.0

REVERSE: 1.7

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 20

MIN. CCA:240

CASE SIZE: UIR

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONSonyourpurchase

ofa Craftsman Tractor. Ithasbeen

designed,engineeredandmanufactured

to giveyouthebestpossibledependability

and performance.

Shouldyouexperienceanyproblemyou

cannoteasilyremedy,pleasecontactyour

nearestSearsAuthorizedServiceCenter.

We havecompetent,well-trainedtechni-

ciansand thepropertoolstoserviceor

repairthistractor.

Pleasereadand retainthismanual.The

instructionswillenableyoutoassemble

and maintainyourtractorproperly.Always

observethe "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASearsMaintenanceAgreementisavail-

able onthisproduct.Contactyournearest

Searsstorefor details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under =Mainte-

nance" and =Storage" sections ofthis

owner's manual.

,AWARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Parts Bag contentsshownfullsize

(1) Large Rat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x I

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Locknut 5/16-18

(1) Knol_

(1) Washer

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

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

_. (2) Weld _.

Nuts #10

(2) Washers

3/16 x3/4 x 16 Gauge

liltlliillllliillllillll

(2) Screws #10 x 5/8

(2) Lock

Washers #10

(2) Hex Bolts 114-20x3/4

@ (2) Hex

(2) Lock Nuts

Washers 1/4 1/4-20

Parts packedseparately in.carton

Manual

(2) Shoulder

Seat

Plate

Video

Cassette

Steering

Boot

Parts Bag

Steering

Wheel

Bolts

_(2) Center-

lockNuts

(2) Washers 3/8

x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Parts Bag contentsnotshownfull size

(2) Front LinkAssemblies

Steering Wheel

Adapter

/_ _St_ri_g

Insert

_).._ I 1 (2) Keys

(2) Latch Hook

Assemblys

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledat thefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafeand properoperationofyourtractor

allpartsandhardwareyouassemblemustbe tightenedsecurely.Usethe correcttools

as necessarytoinsurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebeforeyoubegin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

Asocketwrenchsetwillmakeassembly

easier.Standardwrenchsizesyouneed

arelistedbelow.

(1) 9/16"wrench (1) 3/4"Socketw/

(2) 7/16"wrenches driverachet

(2) 1/2"wrench (1) PhillipsScrew-

(1) 3/4"wrench driver

(1) Utilityknife (1) Tirepressure

(1)Pliers gauge

Whenrightorlefthandismentionedin

thismanual,itmeans,from yourpointo!

view,whenyouare intheoperatingposi-

tion(seatedbehindthesteeringwheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers ofshipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Remove mower and package materials.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLEEXTENSION SHAFTAND

BOOT - --

• Slideextensionshaftontolowersteer-

ingshaft.Alignmountingholesinexten-

sionand lowershaftsand install5/16

hexboltandIocknut."13ghtensecurely.

IMPORTANT:Tightenboltand nutsecure-

lyto 18-22 ft. Ibs.torque.

• Placetabsofsteeringbootovertab

slotsindashandpushdowntosecure.

INSTALLSTEERING WHEEL

• Positionfrontwheelsofthetractorso

theyare pointingstraightforward.

• Slide_eedng wheeladapterontosteer-

ing'sh_aftextension.

• Positionsteeringwheel socrossbars

are horizontal(leftto dght)and slide

insidebootand ontoadapter.

• Assemblelargeflat washer,3/8 lock

washer,3/8hexboltand tightensecurely.

• Snapsteeringwheelinsertintocenter

ofsteeringwheel.

• Removeprotectivematerialsfromtrac-

tor hoodandgrill.

IMPORTANT:Checkforand removeany

staplesinskidthatmaypuncturetires

wheretractoristo rolloffskid.

Insert

Wheel

Extension Adapter

ha.

5/16Locknut.___

LowerSteering...._ _" :_"---,

Sh . ,"--'-5" "","

\ ,_/ ,, t

"--._ .,-.

".._..:. ,,"

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation sectionfor location and

function of controls)

• Pressliftleverplungerand raiseattach-

mentliftleverto itshighestposition.

• Releaseparkingbrakebydepressing

clutch/brakepedal.

• Placefreewheelcontrolin freewheeling

position todisengagetransmission(See

"TOTRANSPORT"intheOperation

sectionofthismanual).

• Rolltractorbackwardsoffskid.

• Removebandingholdingdischarge

guardupagainsttractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con-

nected first to prevent sparking from acci-

clental grounding.

• Remove cardboard packing from seat

pan and lift seat pan to raised position.

• Open battery box door and remove pro-

tective plastic.

• Remove terminal protective caps and

discard.

• If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum ofone hour at 6-10

amps.

• First connect RED battery cable to posi-

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

er, lock washer and hex nut as shown.

Tighten securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut. Tighten securely.

Discard Terminal

.i_ Proctec_ve Caps

Lock Washer Flat

Washer

. Hex

Hex

Positive =Negative

(Red) Cable (Black)Cable

• Close batteryboxdoor.Open battery

box doorfor:.

• inspection forsecureconnections

(totightenhardware).

• Inspectionfor corrosion.

• Testingbattery.

• Jumping(ifrequired).

• Periodiccharging.

Seat Pan

Battery

Box Door

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do nottighten.

• Lower seat intooperating position and

sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt _._..

Adjustment Knob

Flat Washer

CHECKTIREPRESSURE

Thetiresonyourtractorwereovednflated

atthefactoryforshippingpurposes.

Correcttirepressureisimportantforbest

cuttingperformance.

• ReducetirepressuretoPSIshownin

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 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 thefiguresthatareshownfor replac-

ingmotionandmowerbladedrivebeltsin

theServiceandAdjustmentssectoinof

thismanual.Verifythatthebeltsare mut-

edcorrectly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Afteryou learnhowto operateyourtrac-

tor,checktoseethatthebrakeisproperly

adjusted.See "TOADJUST BRAKE"in

theServiceandAdjustmentssectionof

thismanual.

INSTALLMULCHER PLATE

• Installtwolatchhookstomulcherplate

usingscrew,washer,lockwasher,and

weldnutas shown.

NOTE: Pre-assembleweldnutto latch

hookbyinsertingweldnutfromthetop

withhookpointingdown.

• Tightenhardwaresecurely.

• Raiseandholddeflectorshieldin up-

rightposition.

• Placefront ofmulcherplateoverfrontof

mowerdeckopeningandslideinto

place,asshown.

• Hookfront latchinto-holeonfront of

mowerdeck.

• Hookrearlatchintoholeon backof

mowerdeck.

Weld NutFrom

The Top

Lock

Weld Washer

Nut

Latch

HookPoints

Down

Latch

Hook

Washer

Mulcher

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Lock Washer

Washer

Screw

Latch

Hooks

_CAUTION: Donotremovedischarge

guardfrom mower.Raiseand holdguard

whenattachingmulcherplate andallowit

to restonplatewhileinoperation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simplyremovemulcherplate andstorein

a safeplace.Yourmowerisnowreadyfor

dischargingor installationofoptional

grasscatcheraccessory.

NOTE: It isnotnecessarytochange

blades.The mulcherbladesare designed

for dischargingandbaggingalso.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper position when

operating mower. Be sure they are proper-

ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-

formance.

• Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on

a flat level surface.

• - Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this

manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut po-

sition, gauge wheels should be assem-

bled 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.

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel

Mounting_ racke_ _

3/8-16 Washer Ga_-_ge_Wheel t

V' CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING•

CHECKLIST:

V' All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

v' No remaining loose parts in carton.

v' Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

v' Seat isadjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

v' All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

v' Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

v' Check mower and ddve belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

v' Check widng. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

v' Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in ddve position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

/ Become familiar with all controls - their

cation and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

/ It is important to purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first

time. Follow proper starting and

transmission purging instructions (See

"TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation

section of this manual).

These symbolsmayappearon yourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththeproduct.

Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE UGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKED

MOWER LIFT

_'l R N H L (®)_1

ATrACHMENT 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

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Mode_ onDy)

KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

TRACTOR

Comparetheillustrationswithyourtractortofamiliarizeyourselfwiththelocationsof

variouscontrolsandadjustments.Savethismanualforfuturereference.

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

LightSwitch

Position

Throttle/Choke

Control _ LiftLever

Plunger

Clutch/Brake

Control

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Attachment

Lift Lever

ParkingBrake

Gearshift

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards ofthe American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENTCLUTCH.LEVER:Usedto

engagethe mowerblades,or otherattach-

mentsmountedtoyourtractor.

LIGHT SWITCH:Tums theheadlightson

andoff.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Usedto

controlenginespeed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Usedfor

declutchingandbrakingthetractorand

startingthe engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Usedto

adjustthemowercuttingheight.

GEARSHIFT LEVER:Selectsthespeed

anddirectionofthetractor.

ATTACHMENTLIFT LEVER: Usedto

raiseandlowerthe mowerdeckor other

attachmentsmountedtoyourtractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER:Usedtorelease

attachmentliftleverwhenchangingits

position.

IGNITION SWITCH:Usedfor starting and

stoppingtheengine.

AMMETER: Indicatesbatterycharging(+)

ordischarging(-).

PARKINGBRAKE: Locksclutch/brake

intothe brakeposition.

The operationofanytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe I

eyes,whichcanresultin severeeye damage.Alwayswearsafetyglasses

oreye shieldswhileoperatingyourtractoror performinganyadjustmentsor

repairs.We recommenda widevisionsafetymaskoverthespectacles,or

standardsafetyglasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Yourtractorisequippedwithan operator

presencesensingswitch.Whenengineis

running,anyattemptbytheoperatorto

leavethe seatwithoutfirstsettingthe

parkingbrakewillshutofftheengine.

TO SET PARKINGBRAKE

• Depressclutch/brakepedal intofull

=BRAKE"positionand hold.

• Placeparkingbrakeleverin =EN-

GAGED"positionand releasepressure

from clutch/brakepedal.Pedalshould

remainin=BRAKE"position.Makesure

parkingbrakewillholdtractorsecure.

Attachment Clutch

Throttle/Choke Lever=Engaged"

Control Position

=Disengaged"

=Brake" ParkingBrake

Position

,,\

Position

Motion

Pedal =Drive" Control

PosilJon Position Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES.....

• Moveattachmentclutchleverto=DIS-

ENGAGED"position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• Depressclutch/brakepedalintofull

=BRAKE"position.

• Movegearshiftleverto neutral(N)posi-

tion.

ENGINE-

• Movethrottle controltoslowposition.

NOTE: Failuretomovethrottle controlto

slowpositionand allowingengineto idle

befotL_oppir_j-maycause engineto

=backfire".

• Turnignition keyto =OFF"positionand

removekey. Alwaysremovekeywhen

leavingtractortopreventunauthorized

USe.

• Neverusechoketostop engine.

NOTE: Undercertainconditionswhen

tractorisstandingidlewiththeenginerun-

ning,hotengineexhaustgasesmay

cause"browning" ofgrass. To eliminate

thispossibility,alwaysstopenginewhen

ppingtractoron grassareas.

CAUTION: Alwaysstoptractorcom-

pletely,as describedabove,beforeleaving

theoperator'sposition;toemptygrass

catcher,etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Alwaysoperateengineat full throttle.

• Operatingengineat lessthanfull throt-

tlereducesthe batterychargingrate.

• Fullthrottle offersthebestbaggingand

mowerperformance.

TO MOVE FORWARDAND BACKWARD

The directionandspeedofmovement is

controlledbythe gearshift lever.

• Starttractorwithclutch/brakepedal

depressedandgearshiftleverin neutral

(N) position.

• Move gearshiftlevertodesired posi-

tion.

• Slowlyreleaseclutch/brakepedalto

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bringtractorto a complete

stopbeforeshiftingorchanginggears.

Failuretodosowillshortentheusefullife

ofyourtransaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cuttingheightiscontrolledbyturning

theheightadjustmentknobindesired

direction.

• Tum knobclockwise( ) toraisecut-

tingheight.

• Turn knob counterclockwise( ) to

lowercuttingheight.

The cuttingheightrangeisapproximately

1-1/2"to4". The heightsare measured

fromthegroundtothe bladetipwiththe

enginenotrunning.These heightsare ap-

proximateand mayvarydependingupon

soilconditions,heightofgrassand types

ofgrassbeing mowed.

• The averagelawnshouldbecutto

approximately2-1/2 inchesduringthe

coolseasonandto over3 inchesduring

hotmonths. Forhealthierandbetter

lookinglawns,mowoftenandafter

moderategrowth.

• Forbestcuttingperformance,grass

over6 inchesinheightshouldbe

mowedtwice. Make thefirstcutrela-

tivelyhigh;thesecondtodesiredheight.

TO OPERATEMOWER

Yourtractorisequippedwithanoperator

presencesensingswitch.Anyattemptby

theoperatortoleavetheseat withthe

enginerunningand the attachmentclutch

engagedwillshutoffthe engine.

• Selectdesiredheightofcut.

• Lowermowerwithattachmentliftcon-

trol.

• Startmowerbladesbyengagingattach-

mentclutchcontrol.

• to Stopmowerblades- disengage

attachmentclutchcontrol.

,_CAUTION: Do notoperatethemower

withouteithertheentiregrasscatcher,on

mowerssoequipped,or thedischarge

guardin place.

Attachment Clutch

Lever "Engaged"

Position

Attachment Lift

Lever High Position

=Disengaged"

Low

Pos_on

Suard

_ OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hillswith slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowingis necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutcc,h_=l'Vbrakej3_.dalquickly to brake posio

tiona-a-R_reng_e parking bm'ke.

• Move gearshift lever to 1stgear. Be

sureyouhaveallowedroomfor tractor

torollslightlyas you restartmovement.

• Torestartmovement,slowlyrelease

parkingbrakeandclutch/brakepedal.

• Make alltumsslowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raiseattachmentlifttohighestposition

withattachmentliftcontrol.

• Whenpushingor towingyourtractor,be

suregearshiftleverisin neutral(N)

position.

• Do notpushor towtractorat morethan

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: Toprotecthoodfromdamage

whentransportingyourtractoron a truck

or a trailer,besurehoodisclosedand

securedtotractor. Useanappropriate

meansoftyinghoedtotractor(rope,cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

A'I-rACHMENTS

Towonlytheattachmentsthatare recom-

mendedby andcomplywithspecifications

ofthe manufacturerofyourtractor.Use

commonsensewhentowing.Tooheavyot

a load,whileon a slope,isdangerous.

l]res canlosetractionwiththegroundand

causeyouto losecontrolofyourtractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engineinyourtractor hasbeen

shipped,from thefactory,alreadyfilled

withsummerweightoil.

• Checkengineoilwithtractoron level

ground.

• Unthreadand removeoilfillcap/dip-

stick;wipeoiloff.Reinsertthedipstick

intothetubeand restoilfill capon the

tube. Do notthreadthecapontothe

tube. Remove-andreadoillevel. If nec-

essary,add oiluntil =FULL_markon

dipstickisreached. Do notoverfill.

• Forcoldweatheroperationyoushould

changeoilforeasierstarting(See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART"intheCustomer

Responsibilitiessection ofthismanua;).

• Tochangeengineoil,see the Customar

Responsibilitiessectioninthismanual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fillfuel tank. Usefresh,clean,regular

unleadedgasolinewitha minimumof8"_

octane.(Useofleadedgasolinewill

increasecarbonandlead oxide

depositsandreducevalvelife).Do not

mixoilwithgasoline.Purchasefuelin

quantitiesthatcanbeusedwithin30

daystoassurefuelfreshness.

IMPORTANT:Whenoperatingintempera-

turesbelow 32°F(0°C), usefresh, clean

wintergradegasolinetohelpinsuregood

,_dAweatherstarting.

RNING: Experienceindicatesthat

alcoholblendedfuels (calledgasoholor

-usingethanolor methanol)canattract

moisturewhichleadstoseparationand

formationofacidsduringstorage.Acidic

gascandamagethefuel systemofan

enginewhileinstorage.Toavoidengine

problems,thefuel systemshouldbe emp-

tied beforestorageof30 daysorlonger.

Drainthegastank, starttheengineand

letitrununtilthefuel linesandcarburetor

areempty.Usefresh fuel nextseason.

See StorageInstructionsfor additional

information.Never useengineorcarbure-

torcleanerproductsinthefuel tankor per-

nentdamagemay occur.

CAUTION: Fillto bottomofgastank

fillerneck.Do notoverfill.Wipeoffany

spilledoilorfuel. Do notstore,spilloruse

gasolinenearan openflame.

TO START ENGINE

Whenstartingthe enginefor thefirst time

or iftheenginehasrunoutoffuel,itwill

take extracrankingtimeto movefuel from

thetanktotheengine.

• Siton seat inoperatingposition,

depressclutch/brakepedaland set

parkingbrake.

• Placegear shiftleverin neutral(N)posi-

tion.

• Moveattachmentclutchto=DISEN-

GAGED"position.

• Movethrottlecontroltochokeposition.

Note: Beforestarting readthewarmand

coldstartingproceduresbelow.

• Insertkey intoignitionandtumkey

clockwiseto=START"positionand

releasekey as soonas enginestarts.

Do notrunstartercontinuouslyfor more

thanfifteen secondsper minute.Ifthe

enginedoesnotstartafterseveral

attempts,movethrottle controltofast

position,waita few minutesandtry

again.If enginestilldoesnotstart,

movethe throttlecontrol beck tothe

chokepositionand retry.

WARM WEATHERSTARTING(50° F

ANDABOVE)

• Whenenginestarts,movethe throttle

controltothefast position.

• The attachmentsand grounddrivecan

nowbe used.If theenginedoesnot

accepttheload, restarttheengineand

allowittowarmupfor one minuteusing

thechokeas describedabove.

COLD WEATHERSTARTING( 50° F

AND BELOW)

• When enginestarts,allowengineto run

withthethrottlecontrolinthechoke

positionuntiltheenginerunsroughly,

then movethrottlecontroltofast posi-

tion.Thismay requireanenginewarm-

upperiodfrom severalsecondstosev-

eralminutes,dependingonthetemper-

ature.

• The attachmentscanalsobeuseddur-

ingtheenginewarm-upperiod.

NOTE: Ifat a highaltitude(above3000

feet) or incoldtemperatures(below32 F)

the carburetorfuel mixturemayneed tobe

adjustedfor bestengineperformance.

See =TOADJUST CARBURETOR"inthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthis

manual.

MOWING TIPS

• "13rechainscannotbeusedwhenthe

mowerhousingisattachedtotractor.

• Mowershouldbeproperlyleveledfor

bestmowingperformance.See =TO

LEVELMOWER HOUSING"inthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthis

manual.

• The lefthandsideof mowershouldbe

usedfor trimming.

• Drivesothatclippingsaredischarged

ontothe areathathasbeen cut.Have

thecutareato-therightofthetractor.

Thiswillresultina moreevendistribu-

tionofclippingsandmoreuniformcut-

ting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand tums until finished.

• Ifgrass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard trom dried clippings.

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 unde-

sirable 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 se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that willsuit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment 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

mulchwithyourhighestengine(blade)

speedas thiswill providethebestrecut-

tingactionoftheblades.

Avoidcuttingyourlawnwhenit iswet.

Wetgrasstendstoform clumpsand

interfereswiththemulchingaction.The

besttimetomowyourlawnisthe early

! ,' I I,

aftemoon.Atthis timethegrasshas

driedandthe newlycutareawillnotbe

exposedtothedirectsun.

• Forbestresults,adjustthemowercut-

tingheightsothatthemowercutsoff

onlythetopone-thirdofthe grass

blades.Forextremelyheavymulching,

reduceyourwidthofcutoneachpass

andmowslowly.

• Certaintypesofgrassand grasscondi-

tionsmayrequirethatanarea be

mulcheda secondtimetocompletely

hidetheclippings.Whendoinga sec-

ondcut,mowacrossorperpendicularto

thefirst cutpath.

• Changeyourcuttingpatternfrom week

toweek. Mownorthtosouthoneweek

thenchangeto easttowestthenext

week.Thiswillhelppreventmattingand

grainingofthelawn.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _./_ __..,,,__.,,_€.J

AS YOU COMPLETE

DATES

lie

Check Brake Operation t_ V p

Check Tire Pressure I_

i Check Operator Presence and

T : Intedock Systems V °

R CheckforLooseFa_enera V* I,/, l/

SharperdIReplace Mower Blades V_4

T LuStre.onChart V' I/

Check Battery Level

Clean Battery and Terminals/Recharge V r V _

Check Transaxla Cooling

Ad}ust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks

Adjust Motion Drive Ball(s) Tension I_s

Check Engine Oil Level V ° V °

Change Engine Oil IV_1_.3 V*

E Clean Air Filter i V'2

N Clean Air Screen ! V_2

G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arraster I_

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) V_1.2

N Clean Engine Co_ing Fins VP2

Replace Spark Plug If ll_

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge V_2

Replace Fuel Filter V'

1 - Change more often when operstlng undM a heavy load or in high ambient tempeqat_r_. 5 * If equipped with adjustable systern.

2 - Service more o/len when opeflmting ;n dirty cx dusty €ondltlons.

3 - If equipped v*l_ o;I rdtwo Ohange oil evely 50 hourL

4 - Replace blmdN moreoqtenwhon _ insandy soil.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warrantyonthistractordoesnotcover

itemsthathavebeen subjectedtooperator

abuseor negligence.To receivefullvalue

from thewarranty,operatormustmaintain

tractoras instructedin thismanual.Some

adjustmentswillneedtobe madeperiodi-

callyto properlymaintainyourtractor.

All adjustmentsin theServiceand

Adjustmentssectionofthis manualshould

be checkedat leastonceeachseason.

• Oncea yearyoushouldreplacethe

sparkplug,cleanor replaceairfilter,and

checkbladesandbeltsfor wear.A new

sparkplugandcleanair filter assure

properair-fuelmixtureand helpyour

enginerunbetterand lastlonger.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Checkengineoillevel.

• Checkbrakeoperation.

• Checktirepressure.

• Ch_k operatorpresenceand interlock

sys_'d_ fo_lSroperoperation.

• Checkfor loosefasteners.

6 - Not required if equipped with rnalntenance-_ee better,/.

7 - Tighten front rode plvol bon to 35 ft.-Ibs, _.

Do no__.

LUBRICATION CHART

O Spindle

Zerk

O FrontWheel Wheel

BearingZerk Bearing

Zerk

0 Enc

0 Attachment_ :

Clutch • Gear

Pivot(s) _ "-_" T-_ _ Shift

...... Pivots

O SAE 30 or 10w30MotorOIL

e GeneralPurposeGrease

@ RefertoMaintenance"Engine"Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bear-ings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life ofthe self-lubricating

bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,

use only a dry,powdered graphite type lubri-

cant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper-

forminganymaintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments sectionof this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

" objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

fiat washer in exact order as shown.

• "13ghtenbolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade b01t'is--Grade 8 heat

treated.

Bladher___ Mandrel

Assembly

FlatWas Trailing

EdgeUp

•oc.

Hex Bolt(Grade8)_.._

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

ide!;l_, by,_x lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

blade, butif you do, be sure the blade is

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it ison the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes ofthe center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

CenterHole

5/8"Bolt

orPin

Blade

BATTERY

Yourtractorhasa batterychargingsystem

whichissufficientfornormaluse.

However,periodicchargingofthebattery

withan automotivechargerwillextendits

life.

• Keepbatteryandterminalsclean.

• Keepbatteryboltstight.

• Keepsmallventholesopen.

• Rechargeat 6-10 amperesfor 1 hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERYANDTERMINALS

Corrosionand dirtonthebatteryandter-

minalscancausethebatteryto"leak"

power.

• Openbatteryboxdoor.

• DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirst

thenRED batterycableand remove

batteryfrom tractor.

• Rinsethebatterywithplainwaterand

dry.

• Cleanterminalsandbatterycableends

withwirebrushuntilbright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See =CONNECT BAT-

TERY" in the Assembly section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belt3 are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

Change the oil alter every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year ifthe

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

T()_HANGE _N_'E O_

Determinetemperaturerangeexpected

beforeoilchange. AlloilmustmeetAPI

serviceclassificationSF,SG, orSH.

• Besuretractorisonlevelsurface.

• Oilwilldrainmorefreely whenwarm.

• Catchoilin a suitablecontainer.

• Removeoilfillcap/dipstick.Becareful

nottoallowdirttoentertheengine

when changingoil

• Removedrainplug.

• Afteroilhasdrainedcompletely,replace

oildrainplugandtightensecurely.

• Refillenginewitho=3throughoilfill dip-

sticktube. Pourslowly. Donotoverfill.

Forapproximatecapacitysee=PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"onpage3 of

this.ro,_, al..;... _

• Use gauge on oiltill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick intothe

tube and restthe oUfill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at

=FULL=line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

AirCleaner CoverKnob

Cover

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

Wing Nut

Air

Cleaner

Base

Oil Fill

Air Cleaner Cap/

Paper Dipstick

Cartridge

OilDrain Plug

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

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 cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs-flrst.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

• Remove knob and cover.

• Remove wing nut and air cleaner from

base.

TO SERVICEPRE-CLEANER

• Slidefoampre_leaner offcartridge.

• Wash it inliquiddetergentand water.

• Squeezeitdryina cleancloth. Allowit

todry.

• Saturateitinengineoil. Wrap itin

clean,absorbentclothand squeezeto

removeexcessoil.

TOSERVICECARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartddge.

• Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

• Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover

and tighten knob securely.

CLEAN AIR INTAKFJCOOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external 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 re-

moved will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

MUFFLER

Inspectand replacecorrodedmufflerand

sparkarrester(ifequipped)as itcouldcre-

atea fire hazardand/ordamage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replacesparkplugsat thebeginningof

eachmowingseasonorafterevery100

hoursofoperation,whicheveroccursfirst.

Sparkplugtypeandgap settingare

shownin=PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"

on page5 ofthismanual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filtershould be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clam.ps are properly positioned.

_ Filter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbu-

retor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

,_CAUTION: Before pedorming any service or adjustments:

• Depress clutch/brake pedal fullyand set parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignitionkey "OFF" and remove key.

* Make sure the blades and all moving pads have completely stopped.

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

in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mowerwillbeeasierto removefromthe

rightsideoftractor.

• Placeattachmentclutchin=DISEN-

GAGED"position.

• Moveattachmentliftleverforwardto

lowermowerto itslowestposition.

• Rollbelt offenginepulley.

• Disconnectclutchrodfrom clutchlever

byremovingretainerspring.

• Disconnectanti-swaybarfrom chassis

bracketbyremovingretainerspring.

• Disconnectsuspensionarmsfrom rear

deckbracketsbyremovingretainer

spdngs.

Clutch Lever

Clutch

Suspension Arms

• Disconnectfrontlinksfromdeckby

removingretainersprings.

• Raiseliftleverto raisesuspension

arms.Slidemoweroutfrom undertrac-

tor.

IMPORTANT:Ifan attachmentotherthan

the mowerdeckistobe mountedonthe

tractor,removethefrontlinks.

TO INSTALLMOWER

• Raiseattachmentliftlevertoitshighest

position.

• Slidemowerundertractorwithdis-

chargeguardtorightsideoftractor.

• Lowerliftlevertoitslowestposition.

• Installmowerin reverseorderof

removalinstructions.

Retainer

Spring

EnginePulley

Front Link

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

RetainerSpdngs

(BothSides)

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

SuspensionArm

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjustthemowerwhiletractorisparked

on levelgroundor driveway. Makesure

tiresare properlyinflated(See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS'). Iftiresare

overorunderinflated,youwillnotpropedy

adjustyourmower.

SIDE-TO-SiDEADJUSTMENT

• Raisemowerto itshighestposition.

° Atthemidpointofbothsidesofmower,

measureheightfrom bottomedgeof

mowertoground. Distance=A"on both

sidesofmowershouldbethesame or

within1/4"ofeachother.

• Ifadjustmentisnecessary,makeadjust-

menton onesideofmoweronly.

° Toraiseonesideofmower,tightenlift

linkadjustmentnuton thatside.

° Toloweronesideofmower,loosenlift

linkadjustmentnutonthatside.

NOTE: Eachfull tum ofadjustmentnut

willchangemowerheightabout1/8".

• Recheckmeasurementsafteradjusting.

Bottom

ofCud_ f Curt

t- 7GroundLine _--j-r _

(_ Suspension

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

• Beforemakinganynecessaryadjust-

ments,checkthatbothfront linksare

equalin length.Bothlinksshouldbe

approximately10-3/8".

• Iflinksare notequalin length,adjust

one linktosame lengthas otherlink.

• Tolowerfront ofmowerloosennut=E"

on bothfront linksanequalnumberof

tums.

• When distance=D"is 1/8"to 1/2"lower

at front thanrear,tightennuts=P

againsttrunniononbothfront links.

• To raisefront ofmower,loosennut=P

from trunniononbothfront links.

Tightennut=E"onbothfront linksan

equalnumberoftums.

• When distance=D"is 1/8"to 1/2"lower

at front thanrear,tightennut=P against

trunnionon bothfront links.

• Recheckside-to-sideadjustment.

ndrel

BothFrontLinksShouldbe EqualinLength

Trunnion

FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT:Deck mustbe level side-to-

side. Ifthe followingfront-to-back adjust-

mentis necessary,be sureto adjustboth

front links equally so mower will stay

levelside-to-side.

To obtainthe bestcuttingresults,the

mowerhousingshouldbe adjustedsothat

thefront isapproximately1/8"to1/2"

lowerthanthe rearwhenthemowerisin

itshighestposition.

Checkadjustmenton rightside oftractor.

Measuredistance=D"directlyinfront and

behind.,tti_mandrelat bottomedgeof

mowerh_usingasshown.

Front Links Trunnion

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 -

• Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

• Pull belt away from mower.

BELTINSTALLATION-

• Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

IdlerPulley

Mandrel

Pulley

and inside all belt guides.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

IdlerPulley

Mandrel

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equippe_ with an adjustable

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, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut =A" on brake rod.

• 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".

• 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 necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

With ParkingBrake

__Engaged"

Nut "A"

• // Jam Nut

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

• RemOV'_rnower (See =TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

• Remove upper belt keeper.

• Removebeltfromstationaryidlerand

clutchingidler.

• Pullbeltslacktowardrear oftractor.

Removebeltupwardsfrom transaxle

pulleybydeflectingbelt keepers.

• Pullbelttowardfront oftractorand

removedownwardsfrom aroundengine

pulley.

• Installnewbeltbyreversingabovepro-

cedure.

IMPORTANT: Makesureupperbeltkeep-

er ispositionedproperlybetweenlocator

tab.

Engine

Pulley

Clutching Idler /

Stationary /

Idler

Transmission

Input Pulley _=

Locator

i Tab

UpperBelt

Keeper

)

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

Ifsteeringwheelcrossbarsare nothori-

zontal(lefttoright)whenwheelsare posi-

tionedstraightforward, removesteering

wheeland reassembleper instructionsin

theAssemblysectionofthismanual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheeltoe-inand camberarenot

adjustableon yourtractor.Ifdamagehas

occurredtoaffectthefrontwheeltoe-inor

camber,contactyournearestauthorized

servicecenter.

TOREMOVEWHEELFORREPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. 13re sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

WashersA

RetainingRing _ ff/'__

SquareKey _' "_'_"

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK

BATTERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. If "jumper

cables" are used for emergency starting,

follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negativ e grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cabk_to goed CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• Remove BLACK cable first from chassis

and then from the fully charged battery.

- Remove RED cable last from both bat-

tedes.

Positive Terminal

NegativeTerminal

Charged

Ballet

Positive Negative

Terminal Terminal

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the gdll.

• Close hood.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front oftractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and liftoff of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

Headlight Wire

Connector

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poody, stop running, or pre-

vent itfrom starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical widng dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TOREPLACEFUSE

Replacewith30ampautomotive-type

plug-infuse.Thefuseholderislocated

behindthedash.

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROI"FLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttlecontrol has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should notbe nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tion. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position.

• Check to see if hole in throttle lever and

hole in speed control bracket are

aligned.

• If holes are not aligned, loosen cable

clamp screw and align the holes by

inserting a pencil or a 1/4" ddll bit

through both holes.

• Pull throttle cable up to remove slack

and tighten cable clamp screw. Remove

alignment pencil or drill bit.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fueVair mixture.

Turning the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a richer fueVair

mixture. -,

IMPORTANT: Damage tothe needlesand

the seatsincarburetormay resultifnee-

dleisturnedintootight.

NOTE: The carburetoron thisengineis

low emission.Itisequippedwithan idle

fueladjustingneedlewitha limitercap,

which allowssome adjustmentwithinthe

limitsallowedby thecap.Do notattempt

toremove the limitercap.The limitercap

cannotbe removed withoutbreakingthe

adjustingneedle.

• Be sure you have a clean air filter and

the tl=vr_ttecontrol cable is adjusted

properly (see above).

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make adjustments with engine

running and shift/motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Idle speed setting - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is at-

tained.

• Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise)

until engine begins to die and then turn

out (counterclockwise) until engine runs

rough. Tum needle to a pointmidway

between those two positions.

• Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle fuel adjusting needle out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 rum. Repeat test

and continue to adjust, if necessary,

until engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO-

RIZED service center/department, which

has proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

CableClamp

Screw

SpeedControlBracket

Idle Speed

Adjusting

Screw

ThrottleLever

Idle Fuel

AdjuslJng

Needle

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorforstor-

ageat theend ofthe seasonor ifthetrac-

torwillnotbeusedfor 30 daysor more.

_CAUTION: Neverstorethetractorwith

gasolineinthetankinsidea building

wherefumesmay reachanopenflameor

spark. Allowthe enginetocoolbefore

storinginanyenclosure.

TRACTOR

Removemowerfrom tractorfor winter

storage.Thiswillallowyoutoclean itthor-

oughly.Removeall dirt,grease,leaves,

etc.Storeina clean,dryarea.

• Cleanentiretractor(See "CLEANING"

intheMaintenancesectionofthisman-

ual).

• Inspectand replacebelts,ifnecessary

(See beltreplacementinstructionsinthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthis

manual).

• Lubricateas showninthe Maintenance

sectionofthismanual.

• Be surethatall nuts,boltsandscrews

are securelyfastened.Inspectmoving

partsfordamage,breakageandwear.

Replaceifnecessary.

• Touchup allrustedor chippedpaintsur-

faces; sandlightlybeforepainting.

BATTERY

• Fullychargethebatteryforstorage.

• After a periodoftimeinstorage,battery

may requirerecharging.

• To helppreventcorrosionand power

leakageduringlongperiodsofstorage,

batterycablesshouldbedisconnected

and batterycleanedthoroughly(see

=-I0 CLEAN BATTERYANDTERMI-

NALS"intheMaintenancesectionof

thismanual).

• Aftercleaning,leavecablesdisconnect-

ed and placecableswheretheycannot

comeincontactwithbatteryterminals.

• Ifbatteryisremovedfrom tractorfor

storage,donotstorebatterydirectlyon

concreteordampsurfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, _ose,_or tank duringstorage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blendedfuels(calledgasohoior using

ethanolor methanol)canattractmoisture

whichleadstoseparationand formationof

acidsduringstorage.Acidicgascan dam-

agethefuel systemofan enginewhilein

storage.

• Drainthefuel tank.

• Startthe engineandletitrununtilthe

fuellinesand carburetorareempty.

• Never useengineorcarburetorcleaner

productsin thefueltankorpermanent

damagemay occur.

• Usefresh fuel nextseason.

NOTE: Fuelstabilizerisan acceptable

alternativeinminimizingthe formation of

fuel gumdepositsduringstorage.Addsta-

bilizerto gasolineinfuel tankorstorage

container.Alwaysfollow themixratio

found onstabilizercontainer.Runengine

at least10 minutesafteraddingstabilizer

toallowthestabilizertoreachthe carbure-

tor.Do notdrainthe gastankandcarbure-

torifusingfuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drainoil(withenginewarm)and replace

withcleanengineoil. (See "ENGINE"in

the Maintenancesectionofthismanual).

CYLINDERS

• Removesparkplug(s).

• Pour one ounceofoilthroughspark

plughole(s)intocylinder(s).

• Turnignitionkeyto=START"positionfor

a few secondstodistributeoil.

• Replacewithnewsparkplug(s).

OTHER

• Do notstoregasolinefrom one season

toanother. ....

• Replaceyourgasolinecanifitstartsto

rust.Rustand/ordirtinyourgasoline

willcauseproblems.

• Ifpossible,storeyourtractorindoors

and coverittogiveprotectionfrom dust

anddirt.

• Coveryourtractorwitha suitablepro-

tectivecoverthatdoesnotretainmois-

ture. Do notuseplastic.Plasticcannot

breathe,whichallowscondensationto

formand causeyourtractortorust.

IMPORTANT: Nevercovertractorwhile

engineandexhaustareasarestillwarm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine wi, not turn

over

Engine dicks but will

not start

Loss Of power

• Out of fuel.

• Engine not'CHOKED" prop

e_.

• Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuelfilter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutch is engaged.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• _,.Looseor damaged wiring.

• Faulty ignition switch.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Cuffing too much grass/too

fast.

• Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

• Figfuel tank.

• See "TOSTARTENGINE"in

Operationsection.

• Waitseveral minutesbefore

attemptingtostart.

• Replacesparkplug.

• Clean/replaceair filter.

• Replacefuelfilter.

• Drainfueltank andcarburetor,

refilltankwithfresh

gasolineand replacefuel filter.

• Checkallwiring.

• See "ToAdjustCarburetor"in

ServiceandAdjustments

section.

• Contact an authorizedservice

center.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

• Check all wiring.

• See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

Depressclutch/brakepedal.

• Disengageattachmentclutch.

• Rechargeor replacebattery.

• Replacefuse.

• Cleanbatteryterminals.

• Checkail widng.

• Check/replaceignitionswitch.

• Check/replacesolenoid or

starter.

• Contact an authorizedservice

center.

• Rechargeor replacebattery.

• Cleanbatteryterminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

PROBLEM

Loseofpower(cont'd)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

• Build-up of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

• Low oil level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

Excessivevibration

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at-

tachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Poorcut- uneven

(conrd)

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

• Dirty engine air screen/fins.

• Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bentblademandrel.

• Loose/damagedpart(s).

• Faultyoperator-safetypres-

ence controlsystem.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and

trash under mower.

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Obstruction in clutch mecha-

nism.

Worn/damaged mower drive

belt.

Frozen idler pulley.

Frozen blade mandrel.

Engine speed too slow.

Travelspeedtoo fast.

Wet grass.

CORRECTION

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Check oil level/change oil.

• Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refilltank with fresh gasoline and

replace fuel filter.

• Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

• Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

• See =ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s). Replace

Jama_led parts.

• Check wiring, switches and con-

nections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized

service center/

department.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean.mound mandrels toopen

vent holes.

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Replace idler pulley.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Place throttle control in "FAST"

positS.

• Shift to dower speed.

• Allow grass to dry before mow-

ing.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level.

(cont'd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure.

Headlight(s)not

working(ifso

equipped)

Batterywillnot

charge

Lossofdrive

Engine=backfires"

whenfuming

engine"OFF"

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades impropedy installed.

• Improper blades used.

• Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

• Switch is "OFF".

• Bulb(s) burned ouL

• Faulty lightswitch.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Blown fuse.

• Bad battery cell(s).

• Poor cable connections.

• Faulty regulator (if so

I" equipped).

Faulty alternator.

• Freewheel control in =disen-

gaged" position.

• Motion drive belt worn, dam-

aged or broken.

• Air trapped in transmission

during shipment

or servicing.

• Engine throttle control not set

at "SLOW" position for 30

seconds before stopping

engine.

CORRECTION

• Level mower deck,

• Check tires for proper air pres-

sure.

• Replace/sharpen blade. "i3ghten

blade boll

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Replace mower drive bait.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

• Replace with blades listed in this

manual.

• Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

• Tum switch "ON'.

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace lightswitch.

• Check widng and connections.

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connections.

• Replace regulator.

i • Replace aitemator.

• Place freewheel control in

=engaged" position.

• Replace motion drive belt.

• Purge transmission.

• Movethrottlecontrol to=SLOW"

positionand allowtoidlefor 30

secondsbeforestoppingengine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270720

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AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

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NO,E I

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED 3"0THE

BATI'ERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE UGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE MGHTS

W1LLDIM. ASTHE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

RELAY

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery,12 Volt 28 Amp

2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 114-20 x 3/4

3 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

4 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

6 STD541025 Nut, Hex 114-20

8 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge

16 161343 Switch, Interlock N. OPNJN.OPN

19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 733504(X) Nut, He,x, Jam 114-20 UNC

21 147430 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J)

22 4152J Light Bulb

24 4799J Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11'

25 146147 Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W16 Wire

26 108824X Fuse, 30 Amp

28 4207J Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 12"

29 160784 Switch, Plunger Normal OP Olive

30 140301 Switch, Ignition 4 Position

31 124211X Nut, Ignition

32 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch

33 109310X Key, Molded, Craftsman

40 161351 Harness, IgnllJon

41 71110408 BoltBIkFinHex l/4-20UNCx1/2

42 131563 Cover, Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

44 73640400 Nut,Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

45 122822X Ammeter, Rectangular15 Amp

52141940 Protection Wire Loop (Hour Meter)

70 140426 Harness, Engine Kohl Cmd-L 15AR

81 109748X Relay Asm.

NOTE: All component dimensions given _nU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

58 12

\ _1 52 55

_13 3 60 25

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160392 ChassisAssemUy

2 140356 Drawbar

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

4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

9 161917X013 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x3/4

11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH

12 145660 Clip]',merman Gd]le P4.

13 155936 Panel, Dash, RH

14 17490608 Screw, Thd.,Roll. 3/8-16xl/2

17 144983X558 Hood Assembly

18 126938X Bumber Hood

25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

26 STD541437 Locknut

26 145198X558 Grille w/Clips MS-558

29 155217 Lens, Gdlle

30 151287X558 Fender/FootrestPntSTLTNHold558

31 139976 Bracket, FendedSupport

37 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x 1/2

38 139886 Pivot Bracket Assembly, LH,

39 139887 Pivot Bracket Assembly, PJ-I,

51 73800400 Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4 - 20 UNC

52 19091416 Washer, 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

53 145201 Bracket, Gdlle Pickoff LH

54 161464 Screw, HexWshd #8-18x7/8

55 145202 Bracket, Grille Pickoff RH

57 STD552507 Bolt, FinHex 1/4 -_'20UNC x .75

53 150127 Duct, Air Engine PL/LT

60 STD533707 Bolt, Fldhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

64 154798 Dash, Lower STLT

74 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

140 158418 Bracket, Suspension Front

142 156095 Plate, Reinforcement STLT

143 154966 Backrest, Swaybar Chassis

144 154207 Bracket, Footrest STLT

145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

.... 5479,.I Plug, Button

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S, inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 161451 Transaxle(See Breakdown) 52 STD541431

Dana, Model Number4360-122 53 105710X

2 146682 Spdng, Return, Brake 55 105709X

3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 56 STD523712

4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 57 160855

5 121520X Strap, Torque 58 127274X

6 17490512 Screw, Thd.,Rolt. 5/16-18x3/4 59 140312

8 154792 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 61 17490612

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 62 8883R

11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 63 140186

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch 64 71170764

Grade 8

14 STD551125 Washer 65 STD551143

15 74490544 Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Grade 66 154778

18 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex3/8-16 UNC x 1. 70 134683

Gr5 72 19132012

19 STD541437 Nut

21 106933X Knob 74 109502X

22 130804 Rod, Brake 75 121749X

24 STD541237 Nut

25 106888X Spdng, Brake Rod 76 STD581075

26 STD551037 Washer 77 123583X

27 STD561210 Pin 78 121748X

28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake

29 124236X Cap, Paddng Brake, Red 80 160763

30 130807 Bracket, Transaxle 81 161077

31 127275X Keeper, Belt, LH. 82 123782X

32 STD523107 Bolt 83 19171216

34 155071 Shaft Assembly, Font Pedal

35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 64 145643

35 STD551062 Washer 85 150360

37 STD571810 Roll Pin 86 157480

38 123574X Pulley, Idler, Flat 87 19212016

39 STD523727 Bolt 88 12000008

40 4470J Spacer, Split .395 x .59 89 158391

41 154777 Keeper, Belt, Idler Fool-Proof 90 124346X

42 19131312 Washer 13/32x 13/16x 12

Gauge 112 19091210

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-G .roove, Plastic 116 72110610

48 154407 BeltcrankClutch Gmd Dry Sit 148 159103

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 149 122052X

50 STD523715 Bolt 150 150935

51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC 151 19133210

DESCRIPTION

Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC

Link, Clutch

Spring, Clutch Return

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

V-Belt, Ground Drive

Keeper, Belt, R.H.

Keeper, Be_t,Center Span

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

Cover, Pedal

Pulley, Engine

Bolt, Hex Head, Fin.

7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5

Washer

Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool-

Proof

Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.

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

Gauge

Spacer, Split

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

Gauge

E-Ring

Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/.1865

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

Gauge

Arm, Shift

sheft_se._y

Spring, Torsion

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16

Gauge

"lie ROd

Nut, Nylock

Bushing

Washer

E-Ring

Console, Shift, STLT

NUt, Self-Threading, Washer Hd

1/4

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge

Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1.25

-- Spacer

Spacer Retainer Pm Mower

Bushing Nylon Collered

Washer 13/32 x2 x 10 Ga.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR " " MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

STEERING ASSEMBLY

,'L':..... _...... i i¸-----,

$2 44...__

27 17

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768 Wheel, Steering

2 154427 Axle, Asm Front

3 156483 Spindle, Asm Lh

4 157473 Spindle, Asm Rh

5 6266H Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

6 121748X Washer,25/32x1 5/8x16ga

7 19272016 Washer, 27/32x1 1/4x16Ga

8 12000029 Ring, Klip #t5304-75

9 3366R Bearing, Col Strg BIk

10 156438 Draglink, Extended Stamped

11 STD551137 Washer, Lock Hvy I-IlclSpr 3/8

13 154779 Bearing, Axle STLT/GT

15 73901000 Locknut, Flange 5/8-11 UNC

17 156546 Shaft, AsmStrg Private Label

18 57079 Washer, Thrust 515 x 750 x 033

19 124035X Support, Shaft

20 126884X Washer, Shim 1/4 x 5/8 x 062

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

23 127501 Shaft, Asm Pittman

25 154406 Bracket, Steering

26 126847X Bushing, Rod _e BIk Lt

27 136874 Gear, Sector

28 19131416 Washer, 13/32 x 7/8 x 16ga

29 17490612 Screw, Tndrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt

30 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad

32 130465 Rod, Tte Wire Form 19 75 Mech

36 155099 Bushing, Strg 5/8 Id Dash

37 152927 Screw, "Fr #1o-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange

38 139769 Insert, Steedng Wheel

39 19133808 Washer, 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Gauge

40 STD541537 Gripco Nut

41 100711L Adaptor, Wheel Stng

42 145054 Boot Shaft Steadng

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

44 153720 Extension, Steering Non-Adjust

46 121232X Cap, Spindle Fr Top BIk

47 6855M Fitting,Grease

51 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16 -18 UNC

54 74780520 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16 - 18 UNC x I -1/i

62 - :1'56594 Kit, Steering Assembly

63 STD523710 Bolt, Ftn Hex 3/8-16 UNC x I Gr. 5

65 154780 Spacer, Axle

66 154404 Beadng, Ann Pit,nan

67 74781044 Bolt, FinHaxS/8-11 UNCx2-3/4

68 154429 Axle, Brace

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

3 37

40 _ 33 29

I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162156 Control, Throt I Ch

2 17720410 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

3 Engine (See Breakdown) Kohler

Model No. CV16-43513

4 159420 Muffler

14 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2

15 13200300 Elbow, Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

16 STD551231 Washer

23 159880 Shield, BRN/DBR Guard

29 137180 Arrestor, Spark

31 109202X Tank, Fuel

32 158990 Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank, Vented

33 123487X Clamp, Hose BIk

35 17490512 Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 TYT

37 137040 Line Fuel

38 ....... Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

40 124028X Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line

44 17490412 Screw, HexWasher Head, I"hd. Roll.

1/4-20 x 3/4

46 19091416 Washer, 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

62 STD551131 Washer, Lock

77 19101216 Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

79 M740108025 Bolt, Hex

80 74760508 Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 UNC x 1/2

81 128861 Nut, Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

NOTE: All component

1 inch = 25.4 mm

dimensions given in U.S. inches

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

SEATASSEMBLY

PART .... KEY PART ....

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

140122 Seat 3350 BIk/blk Craftsman 12 121246X Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13 121248X BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id

STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2

19131610 Wast_er 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

145006 Clip Push In Hinged 16 121250X Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt

STD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

124181X Spdng Seat Cpmn 2 250 BIkZi 21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A

17490616 Screw Thdml 3/8-16 X 1Ty-lt 22 STD541431 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-18

19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1X 14 Ga 24 19171912 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.

155925 PanPntSeat(blk) 25 127018X - BoltShoulder5/16-18X62

120068X Knob Seat 1/2-13 Unc BIk NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inch-

esl inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

KEY

NO.

4 10

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

156368 Decal, Oper. Instr. 10 156439

163200 Decal, Hood, R.H. 12 146046

163202 Decal, Hood, L.H. 14 160396

163207 Decal, Fender Sd White 20 149516

Rad/6sp 42" 21 138047

133644 Decal, Customer Maintenance - - 138311

163263 Decal, Dash Pnl Kohler 16.5 -- 154515

Ohv

- - 154516

163203 Decal, Deck EZ3/Mulch Srs - - 163484

163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman - - 163485

Decal, Fender Danger

Decal, V-Bell Drive Schematic

Decal, V-Beff,Schematic

Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng

Decal, Battery Diehard Sears

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad Footrest RH STLT

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 59192

1"""-"_"-I .... 2 65139 ....

2 _ S,8 3 106_?.2X

4,10 4 59904

106732X427

278H

9040H

8 106108X427

9 122082X

10 7152J

11 104757X

- - 144334

DESCRIPTION

Cap Value "1ire

Stem Value

Tire Front

Tube Front Tire (Not Provided,

Service Item Only

Rim Front

F'_ng Grease (Front Wheel

o_)

Bea_.gRange(FrontWhe_

On_

Rim Rear

Tire Rear

Tube Rear Tire (Not Provided,

Sercle Item Only

Cap Axle

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

LIFT ASSEMBLY

28 27

25 24

.I /

,/ /'

,/ 1'

/ /

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

UFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprg w/Plunger LT

2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 120(X)062 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32xl x21Ga.

6 120183X Bearing Nylon

7 125631X Grip Handle Ruted

8 122365X Button Plunger Red

11 139865 Unk Lift Lh Fixed Length

12 139866 Link Lift Rh Fixed Length

13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng

15 127218 Unk Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Uric

17 130171 Trunnion BIk _mc

18 73800800 LockNut, Hex, with Washer Insert 1/2o13 UNC

19 139868 Arm, Suspension Rear

20 STD624008 Retainer Spring

23 110807X Nut Special

24 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

25 2876H Spring 2-1/8"

25 76020308 Pin Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

27 126971X Rod Adjust LiftZinc 7.49 Wrk

28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16unc

29 138057 Knob Inf 3/8-16unc BIk W/Syn

30 150233 Trunnion Infin Height

31 140302 Bearing, Pivot, LiftSpheric.!!.

.... 32 73540600 Nut, Cmwnlock 3/8-24

49 145212 Nut Hex Range Lock

50 110452X Nut Push Phos & O=1

NOTE: A!l component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

MOWER DECK

17 ,_-21

'23

_2 26

13_ 18

_11

28 \

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

55 155046 Arm, Idler

144393 Mower Housing 56 122052X Spacer, Retainer

STD533107 Bolt 56 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes

138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 59 141043 Guard, TUV Idler

Front 67 162113 Knob Custom Oval

138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 68 144200 V-Belt

STD624008 Retainer Spdng 71 142427 Rod, Clutch, Pdmary, with Nibs

130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 72 131870 Spdng, Return

850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 73 127847 Arm, Clutch, Secondary

8 74 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16

STD551137 Washer, Lock Gauge

140296 Washer, Hardened 75 12000029 Ring, Klip

134149 Blade, Mulching 76 128903 Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

129895 Bearing, Ball 1.44

137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, 77 127845 Keeper, Spdng

Vented (Includes Key Number 78 160570 LeverAsm. Clutch Pd PIm

6) STLT

128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 79 127498 Bushing, Large, Brass

110485X Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 80 153"101 Spdng, Mower Clutch

140329 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 81 STD541237 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Une

72110610 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 82 142028 Trunnion, Adj.

STD533106 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 83 12O958X Washer Sintered

132827 Bolt, Shoulder 84 156084 Keeper Belt Idler

159770 Baffle, Vortex 85 72140618 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 92 STD541437 Nut

134753 Stiffener Bracket 101 136420 Mulcher Cover

131267 Bracket, Deflector 102 71161010 Screw

105304X Cap, Sleeve 103 19061216 Washer #10

123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 104 STD551110 Washer, Lock

110452X Nut, Push 105 160793 Latch Assembly, Bagger

130968 Shield, Deflector 106 2029J Nut, Weld

19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 111 155197 Bracket, Gauge, Whee_ LH.

Gauge 112 155198 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.

131491 Rod, Hinge 113 17490512 ScrewThdro_ 5/16-18x3/4

157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 114 STD541431 Nut, Hax, Keps 5/16-18UNC

129963 Washer, Spacer 115 72110504 Bolt, Carriage 5/16UNCx1/2

153535 Pulley, Mandrel 116 137644 Bolt, Shoulder

137266 Nut, Toplock, Ranged 117 133957 Wheel, Gauge

STD533717 Bolt 118 73930600 Nut, Centedock 3/8-16

133835 Fastner, Christmas Tree 119 STD551037 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 121 143723 Bracket

STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 128 153390 ---Washer Felt

Gauge 4. 129 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 130 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1

133551 Rod, Pivot, with Nibs Gr. 5

140083 Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with 131 STD533710 Bo_t,RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC

Nibs x 1

140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH. 132 19132203 Spacer, Washer 13/321.D. x1-

STD624003 Retainer 3/80.D. x 114

137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20x5/8 141 3255H WasherThrust.75x1.233

133944 Washer, Hardened - - 130794 MandrelAssembly (Includes

155066 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower Key Numbers 8-10,12-15, 31

131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 and 32)

STD541410 Locknut - - 145411 Mower Deck, Complete

139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC (Standard Deck, Order

131845X900 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake Separately Mulcher Plate and

133943 Washer, Hardened Gauge Wheel Components,

Key Nos. 101-106 and 111-121)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.inchas

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODELNUMBER D4360-122

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

DANA TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER D4360-122

KEYPART KEYPART

NO.NO. DESCRIPTION NO.NO.

1 160955 Housing, Upper 37 2231J

2 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734

3 134400 Ball, Detent 38 160944

4 105904X Spdr_, Detent 39 124639X

5 160940 Screw, Tapping, No. 10-24 X 40 120472X

.482 41 105928X

6 134788 Assy, Kit, Shifter 42 161565

7 108727X V-Ring 43 134394

8 120951X Puck, Friction 44 120473X

9 148266 Bearing, Flange 45 160942

10 2225J Ring, Retaining 46 142678

11 134793 Assy, Kit, Shim, .625 Shaft 47 124641X

12 143697 Gear, Spur, 15T 48 106589X

13 120415X Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.38 X 49 120408X

.046 50 105937X

14 142674 Key, Woodruff, No. 9 51 2226J

15 161563 Assy, Kit, Input Shaft

16 161564 Pinion, Bevel, 12T 52 134401

17 105909X Ring, Retaining 53 2264J

18 105910X Chain, 24 Pitches

19 148269 Seal, Oil 54 16G94G

20 160943 Gear, Spur, 12T 55 160947

21 138248 Collar, Clutch 56 160948

22 138238 Assy, Kit, Clutch Keys 57 110071X

23 148255 Bearing, Flange 58 120952X

24 143673 Shaft, Intermediate 59 160949

25 2244J Key, Woodruff, No. 61 60 160950

26 105916X Ring, Retaining 61 160951

27 120470X Sprocket, 18T 62 120961X

28 110070X Spacer, 1.131 X 1.45 X .494 63 7294J

29 142677 Gear, Spur, 37T 64 108989X

30 142681 Gear, Spur, 35T 65 160952

31 124644X Gear, Spur, 30T 66 120954X

32 108980X Gear, Spur, 25T 67 160953

33 120406X Gear, Spur, 22T 68 138244

34 134796 Gear, Spur, 19T 69 108996X

35 105925X Washer, Plain, .640 X 1.37 X

.061 70 160954

38 2228J Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.00 X 71 73810500

.046 72 120416X

DESCRIPTION

Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.00 X

.031

Assy, Gear, Comb., 12T & 30T

Shaft, Idler

Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755

Sprocket,ST

Gear, Bevel, 36T

Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft

Shaft, Drive

Cover, Detent

Gear, Spur, 12T

Gear, Spur, 20T

Gear, Spur, 25T

Gear, Spur, 28T

Gear, Spur, 31T

Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.00 X

.060

Washer, Neoprene

Washer, Plain, .758 X i.25 X

.031

Axle, LH

Gear, Miter, 12"1",Splined

Ring, Retaining

Gear, Spur, 32T

Shaft, Cross

Gear, Miter, 12T, Idler

Axle, RH

Housing, Lower

Puck, Friction

Disc, Brake

Spacer, Brake Puck

Jaw, Brake

Pin, Dowel

Screw, Tapping, 5/16-18 X 2.35

-_Lever, Actuating

Washer, Plain, .321 X 1.00 X

.055

Bracket, Anti-Rotation

Nut, Lock, 5/16-24

Grease

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgivenInU.S. Inches

1Inch= 25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBERCV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER J

2_ /-2

20--0

CRANKCASE ]

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

CYLINDER HEADNALVE/BREATHER

KEYPART

NO.NO.

CRANKCASE

12-351-02

12-755-63

12-411-01

12-041-10

12-017-01

12-017-02

12-016-01

12-016-02

X-75-23

12-318-19

25-186-01

12-599--03

M-0640034

12-089-01

12-173-01

12-755-03

12-468-05

12-112-13

12-086-15

X-425-9

12-326-03

M-0645020

12-096-07

M-0545010

12-018-01

12-402-02

KEYPART

DESCRIPTION NO.NO. DESCRIPTION

Lifter, valve (2) 1

Kit, cylinder head (Includes 3-17) 2

Rod, push (2) 3 12-445-02

Gasket, cylinder head 4 M-0839025

Valve, intake (Std.) 5 12-380-17

Valve, intake (25) 6 12-755-49

Valve, exhaust (Std.) 7 12-089-18

Valve, exhaust (25) 8 12-422-08

Plug, allen hd. pipe 1/8 12-422-O9

Cylinder Head 12-422-10

Arm, rocker (2) 12-422-11

Pivot, rocker arm (2) 12-422-12

Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x34 (2) 12-422-13

Spring, valve (2) 12-422-07

Cap, valve spring (2) 9 12-144-19

Kit, retainer (2) 10 12-874-07

Washer, plain 13/32

Spacer, head bolt exhaust port 12-874-08

Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x81 (5) 12-874-09

Clamp, bose (2) 11 12-018-02

Hose, breather 12 12-108-07

Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20 (5) 12-108-08

Cover, valve w/nipple 12-108-09

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8xl0 13 12-067-05

Retainer, breather reed 12-067-06

Reed, breather 14 12-380-01

15 12-O43-05

16 M-0631005

17 12-144-02

18 52-139-09

19 12-755-64

20 12-144-24

21 X-25-102

22 12-032-01-'"

23 SM-0631015

24 12-154-05

12-032-03 Seal, crankshaft

Block, cylinder (Use Short Block 12 522 18)

Strap, lifting

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x25

Dowel, locating (4)

_t, camshaft (tncludes 7-8)

Spr_j,actuaUng

Shim, camshaft-blue

Shim,camshaft(A.R.)red

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) yeBow

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) green

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) gray

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) black

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) white

Shaft, balance

Piston w/Ring Set (Std.)

(Includes 11-12)

Piston w/Ring Set {25)

Piston w/Ring Set (.50)

Retainer, p_on pin (2)

RingSet(S_.)

Ring Set (25)

Ring Set (.50)

Connec_gRod(SU.)

Connecting Red (25)

Pin, governor regulating

Gear, governor assembly

Washer, plain 6ram

Shaft, governor gear

Plug, cup

Kit, gov. cross shaft w/clip

(Indudes 20,24)

Shaft, govamor cross

washer, plain 1/4

Seal, governor cross shaft

Washer. plain 6ram

Clip, hitch pin

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

KOHLER ENGINE- MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBERPS-43513

IGNITION / ELECTRICAL I

_ I-- 10

20_._

AIR INTAKE I

1-8

4--1;_r

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

_, $

13 1--_, m/_13

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

KOHLER ENGINE - MODELNUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

KEYPART

NO.NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-086-14

2 12-468-03

3 24-162-03

4 M-0639016

5 12-112-01

6 12-157-03

7 41-403-09

8 X-22-11

9 236602

10 X-42-15

11 12-025-35

12 41-155-02

13 M-0548025

14 12-085-01

15 12-132-02

16 X-728-1

17 M-0545010

18 12-584-07

19 12-452-02

20 12-086-35

21 M-0461013

22 12-584-06

NOT ILLUSTRATED

25-518-29

25-518-05

12-176-31

X-25-5

12-155-02

Screw, hex. flange MIOx1.Sx46

Washer, plain 3/8

Screen, grass

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

(6)

Spacer, fan (4)

Fan

Regulator, rectifier

Washer, lock (2)

Connector

Key

Flywheel

Connector (4 contact)

Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 (2)

Stetor assembly- 15 amp

Spark Plug

Clip, cable (2)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0

(2)

Module, ignition

Terminal

Screw, hex. socket M5xO.8x20

(2)

Screw, pan head M4.2x13 (2)

Module, speed advance

Lead

Harness

Washer, plain 5/16"

Connector

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEYPART

NO.NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-0545010 Screw, he:<.flange M5x0.8xl0

(8)

2 24-468-10 Washer, plain 1/4

3 12-146-07 Plate, blower housing

4 M-0645020 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0(20

5 24-096-05 Cover, pinion

6 220534 Washer, plain 5/16 (2)

7 12-027o54 Housing, blower

8 12-06305 Baffle, intake side

9 25-154-02 Clip, mounting (3)

10 SM-0545020 Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8(20

(3)

11 M-0645016 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

(2)

12 12-063-O8 Baffle, cylinder head

13 12-063-01 Baffle, cylinder

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

KEYPART

NO.NO. DESCRIPTION

1 25-341-03 Knob, air cleaner cover

2 12-096-24 Cover, air cleaner

3 12-083-08 Precleaner, element

4 12-100-01 Wing Nut

5 12-083-05 Element, air cleaner (Includes

6 12-032-10 Seal

7 12-094-12 Base, air cleaner (Includes 8-9)

8 12-072-03 Stud M6x1.0x75

9 12-086-01 Screw, hex. cap #10 Hi-Lo

thread forming (2)

10 12-041-02 Gasket, aircleaner

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-113-53 Decal, air cleaner

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

KOHLER ENGINE - MODELNUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

STARTING SYSTEM J

ENGINE CONTROLS I

to 2

OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I

,_ _-: ,,

O mt$

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

KOHLER ENGINE- MODELNUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

STARTING SYSTEM

KEYPART

NO. NO.

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEYPART

DESCRIPTION NO.NO. DESCRIPTION

M-0839070

25-O98-O5

12-755-54

12-227 -06

12-170-05

12-221-01

12-227-13

12-211-01

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70

(2)

Starter assembly (Includes 3-8)

Kit, drive end

Cap, drive end

Armature

Kit,brush&spr_j

Cap, commutator end

Bolt, hex. flange 1/4-20x4-5/8

(2)

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

DESCRIPTION

12-038-01

25-755-13

12-153-03

12-153-02

12-123-04

SM-0545020

12-153-01

25-162-07

12-096-03

M-0545016

25-462-09

X-75-2

12-050-01

X-75-10

12-393-01

12-153-06

12-096-34

M-0545016

12-032-03

24-086-16

24-086-17

12-199-38

Dipstick assembly (Includes 2-

Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 3)

O-Ring, oil fillcap

O-Ring, upper oil fill tube

Tube, oil fill

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20

O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

Screen, oil pickup

Cover, oil pickup screen

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

Valve, oil pressure relief

Plug, pipe

Filter, oil

Plug, sq. hal.solid 3/8

Pump, oil assembly

O-Ring, oilpump cover

Cover, oil pump

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.Sx16

(3)

Seal,_'1(P.T.O.end)

Screw, hex. flange

MSx1.25x45 (11)

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45

Pan, oil

1 12-079-07

2 12-237-01

3 M-0664620

4 M-0545016

5 12-536-10

6 M-0443020

7 12-089-11

8 12-089-23

9 12-089-24

10 12-755-83

11 12-100-07

12 52-211-04

13 12-090-26

14 25-158-11

15 12079-01

16 25-158-08

Unkage, choke

Clamp, cable

Screw. lobed socket M6xl.0x20

(2)

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8x16

Control, speed assembly

(includes 6,8,9?)

Screw, pan head M4xO.7x20

Spdng, speed control (2)

Spring, choke return

Spring, govemor

Kit, governor lever (Includes 11-

13)

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0

Bolt, round head

Lever, governor

Bushing, throttle linkage

Linkage, throttle

Bushing, linkage retaining

KEY

NO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

KOHLER ENGINE - MODELNUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

C_N_HA_ J

--1

EXHAUST I

--1

3m_

FUEL SYSTIEM I _1 /" ,,/13

m14

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271110

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

KEY PART

NO. NO.

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

FUEL SYSTEM

KEYPART

NO.NO.

1 M-0641060

3 X-22-11

4 M-0629116

5 12-853-83

6 12-041-02

7 12-053-83

8 12-041-01

9 12-265-04

11 X-309-14

12 52-353-22

13 25-050-02

15 12-559-01

24 12-431-01

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-757-02

12-757-03

12-041-O1

12-041-02

12-041-05

12`041-06

12-032-06

12-757-09

12-041-06

CRANKSHAFT

KEYPART

DESCRIPTION NO.NO.

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 1 12-014-37

Washer, star 1/4 2 12-139-01

Stud M6x1.0x116 (2)

Kit, carburetor w/gasket EXHAUST

(Includes 6,7,8 qty 1)

Gasket, air cleaner KEYPART

Carburetor assembly NO.NO.

(For information only not

available separately) 1 25-072-04

Gasket, carburetor (2) 2 12-041-03

Deflector, heat 4 12-126-11

Clamp, hose (2) 5 12-445-06

Une, fuel 12" 6 M-0645025

Filter, fuel

Kit, fuel pump w/gaskets 12-522-18

(Includes 16-18) 12-755-82

Sleeve, insulating

float

Kit, carburetor repair

Gasket, carburetor

Gasket, air cleaner

Gasket, bowl

Gasket, bowl screw

Seal, solenoid

Kit, solenoid

Gasket, bowl screw

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft (Includes 2)

Plug, cup

DESCRIPTION

Stud (2)

Gasket, exhaust manifold

Bracket, muffler

Strap, tiffing

Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x25

(2)

Short Block

Gasket Set

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

t.O

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15° MAX.

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

Fortherepairor replacementpartsyouneed

delivereddirectlytoyourhome

Call7 am - 7 pm,7 daysa week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezascon entregaa

domicilio- 1-800-659-7084

Forin--housemajorbrandrepairservice

Call24 hoursa day,7 daysa week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

Forthelocationofa SearsPartsand

RepairCenterinyourarea

Call24 hoursa day,7 daysa week

1-800-488-1222

Forinformationon purchasinga Sears

MaintenanceAgreementortoinquire

aboutan existingAgreement

Call9 am- 5 pm,Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

Whenrequestingserviceor ordering

parts,alwaysprovidethefollowing

information:

• ProductType • PartNumber

• ModelNumber • PartDescription

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Illlll

SEARS

163484 12.12.97 RH

America's Repair Specialrsts

Printed in U.S.A.

Craftsman 917271110 16.5 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER 6 SPEED TRANSAXLE LAWN TRACTOR

Product's Documents

Owner's Manual

Specifications

Craftsman 917271110 Questions and Answers

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