Craftsman 917275240 lawn tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRW[

23.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

48" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.275240

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat

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

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

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

SafetyRules.........................................3

ProductSpecifications..........................6

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

Operation............................................13

MaintenanceSchedule......................20

Maintenance ....................................... 20

Service and Adjustments .................... 26

Storage ............................................... 34

Troubleshooting ................................. 35

Repair Parts ........................................ 39

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

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

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

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

material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your

Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty

service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this

product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage

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

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

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

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

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

debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

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

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

purchase date.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. A product is "used for

commercial purpose" if is used for any purpose other than single family household

dwellings or in usage where profit is made.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to

your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip

charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME

WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME

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

may vary from state to state.

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

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

throwing, objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in

serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to

operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as

rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be

picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or

drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near

or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust / engine parts and bum.

Do not allow the mower deck to plow

leaves or other debris which can cause

build-up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you

cannot back up the slope or if you feel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO;

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide ob-

stacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if

children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching

blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other

objects that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing

them.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if

children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),

not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obsta-

cles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

_:_Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEAWAREH!YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

• kOAUTION" In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always

disconnect spark plug wire and place

wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

_kCAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

_,CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

_I_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

OILTYPE

API-SF-SJ):

3.5 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

SAE 10W30

(ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.SPINTS

COOLANT TYPE: ETHYLENE GLYCOL

ANTIFREEZE

COOLANT

CAPACITY: 1.47 QUARTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION

(GAP: .030") RC14YC

GROUND FORWARD: 5.8

SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 15AMPS @ 3600RPM

SYSTEM:

BA'I-FERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE:U1R

BLADE BOLT 45-55 FT. LBS

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Sears Repair Agreement is available

on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_&WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless

the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable

local or state laws (if any). If a spark

arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the opera-

tor.

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).

Steering Sleeve

Steering Wheel

Steering Wheel Insert

(4) Lockwasher 5/16

Seat

(4) Hex Bolts 5/16-18 x 3/4

(2) Retainer Springs

(single loop)

Mower

(2)Flanged

_ins

(1)Front

Assembly

(5) Retainer Springs

(double loop)

(4) Locknut 3/8-16

(4) Shoulder Bolt

_(4)

Gauge Wheels

(4) Adjusting Bar

Retainer S,prings

taouD e oop)

3,_(4) Washers

/t_x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

(4) Wheels_

(4) Clevis Pins

Nose Roller

(2) Washers

17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Nose Roller

Brackets

(2) Locknuts 5/16-18

Video Cassette

Keys

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

For Future Use

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left

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

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

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers

(1) 1/2"wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) 3/4" socket with

drive ratchet

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts boxes from shipping carton.

2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines

on all four corners of shipping carton,

and lay panels flat.

3. Remove mower and packing materi-

als.

4. Check for any additional loose parts

or boxes and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATrACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer from steering shaft.

2. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

4. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

5. Secure steering wheel to steering

shaft with hex bolt. lock washer and

large flat washer previously re-

moved. Tighten securely.

6. Snap steering wheel insert into

center of steering wheel.

7. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

jSteering Wheel

_ _nsert

_/Hex Bolt

Lock Washer

Steering Wheel\ _Large Flat

_,_1 Washer

_If Adaptor

Steering .......

Shaft

Steering

Sleeve

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BA'n'ERY

• Lift hood to raised position.

• If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one

hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in

Maintenance section of this manual

for charging instructions).

-_-_,- ,-- , Label

INSTALL SEAT

Seat position should be adjusted forward

or backward so that the operator can

comfortably reach clutch/brake pedal and

safely operate the tractor.

1. Release L.H. seat slide on seat pan

by pulling out on adjustment handle

and sliding it to the rear position

exposing seat mounting holes from

bottom• Slide R.H. slide to same rear

position.

2. Mount rear of seat on slides using

mounting bolts and lock washers as

shown.

3. Pull out on adjustment handle and

slide seat all the way forward. Install

front mounting bolts and lock washers.

Tighten all mounting bolts securely.

4. Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat. Press clutch/brake pedal

all the way down• If operating position

is not comfortable, adjust seat•

To adjust seat: Grasp adjustment handle

and pull out, slide seat to desired position

and release adjustment handle.

L.h. Seat Slide

Seat Pan_

Adjustment _ \ .\'_

Handle_. "X_C.p _

Lock-_ "->,_;._\

Washe_'_

Mou°t, Bo,tsli

Seat

_R.H. Seat Slide

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location

and function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depress-

ing clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmis-

sion (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual).

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location

and function of controls)

_WARNING: Before startinq read

understand and follow all instruct one in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is

clear of other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3. Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

4. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

5. Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

6. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

7. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

8. Release parking brake.

9. Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

10.Apply brake to stop tractor, set

parking brake and place gearshift

lever in neutral position.

11 .Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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

properly adjusted to ensure optimum

mower performance.

1. Slide gauge wheel bar down into

bracket channel, Be sure that gauge

wheel bar aligning holes are on top.

Assemble gauge wheels as shown

using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and

3/8-16 center Iocknuts and tighten

securely.

2. For ease of mower to tractor assem-

bly, raise gauge wheels to highest

position and retain with clevis pins

and spring retainers.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels before

operating mower. See "TO ADJUST

GAUGE WHEELS" in the Operation

section of this manual.

Retainer,,_ ring ///F_£.

Pin-------%

Shoulder

Bolt \ Adjustin

Gauge t_ _,

Wheel _,J_

3/8

Washer

3/8-16 Center

JLocknut

TO ATTACH NOSE ROLLER

1. Position brackets, 17/32 x 7/8 x 16

gauge washers, and nose roller

between deck mounting brackets as

shown. Be sure to position brackets

on correct side, as shown.

2. Install hex bolts and lock nuts as

shown. Tighten hardware securely.

NOTE: Be sure bracket tabs are posi-

tioned in tab holes in deck brackets.

Tab Nose Roller

Lock

"B" Bracket

Hex Bolt

"A"

Bracket

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower

suspension arms are raised with attachment

lift control. Engage parking brake.

1. Cut and remove ties securing anti-

sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway

bar to left side of mower deck.

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

3. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

5. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen-

gaged position.

6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

7. Place the suspension arms on

outward pointing deck pins. Retain

with double loop retainer spring with

loops up as shown.

8. Install front plate assembly to tractor

suspension brackets and retain with

single loop retainer springs as shown.

Belt Tension Rod Lock Bracket

Disengaged Position

Chassis _;

Gauge

Wheel

9. Position front plate assembly between

front mower brackets. Raise deck and

plate assembly to align holes and

insert flanged pins. Secure pins with

double loop retainer springs between

the plate assembly and mower

brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in

flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with

notch on head of pin. If necessary, move

mower side-to-side to give space

between plate and mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

10.Engage belt tension rod by pushing

rod into locking bracket.

IAoaCAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring

ded. Have a tight grip on rod and

engage slowly.

11.Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

12.1f equipped, turn height adjustment

knob clockwise to remove slack from

mower suspension.

13.Raise deck to highest position.

14.Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation

section of this manual.

Electric Clutch

Pulley\ Front

\ Suspension Front

Front \Brackets PlateAssembly

Mower \

Bracket\

/Loop Retainer

Single

Loop

Retainer

Springs

Double Loop

Retainer

Spring

USE PLIERS FOR I

RETAINER SPRINGS

,. Up

Anti-Sway

Bar

Suspension Arms

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Outward pointing

deck pins)

Deflector Shield

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion, mower drive, and

mower blade drive belts in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

t/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY

YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO

ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND

SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY

PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

/" Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6

amps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

,I Be sure mower deck is properly

leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for

best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around

pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

,/Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

,I Engine coolant is at proper level.

4 Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

,/It is important to purge the transmis-

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BA3q'ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

ht Switch

Ignition

Ammeter Hourmeter Switch Attachment

Clutch

Overtemp light_ Switch

Lever

Plunger

Throttle

Clutch/Brake

Pedal Attachment

Lift Lever

Choke Control

tg Brake Lever

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Free Wheel

Motion Control

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

A'n'ACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH -

Used to engage the mower blades, or

other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting

a cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting

and stopping the engine.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to

release attachment lift lever when

changing its position.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks

clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the

speed and direction of tractor.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly

towing the tractor with the engine off.

HOURMETER- Indicates hours of

operation.

OVERTEMP LIGHT: Indicates over-

heated coolant during engine operation.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on

and off.

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

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

or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments

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

standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USEYOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

2. Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"

position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

Attachment

Push-In to Clutch Switch

Choke "Disengage" Pull Out to

Cor_.trol_ _ Engage"

Throt__

Cont,ol

Innirinn _MOtiOn

Brak_._do=_'

" "_eY"-_---'_C-° ntr° I

_>_Lever

\ Parking Brake

Clutch/Brake Pedal "Disengaged"

"Drive" Position Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

° TO stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to

idle before stopping may cause engine

to "backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition

switch in any position other than "OFF"

will cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

A:_CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging

and mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob

out. Slowly push knob in to disen-

gage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK-

WARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

1. Start tractor with motion control lever

in neutral (N) position.

2. Release parking brake and clutch/

brake pedal.

3. Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CuI-rlNG HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by

turning the height adjustment knob in

desired direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (_) to raise

cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (1__) to

lower cutting height,

15 The cutting height range is approxi-

mately1-1/2"to 4". The heightsare

measuredfromthegroundto theblade

tipwiththeenginenotrunning.These

heightsare approximateandmayvary

dependinguponsoil conditions,height

ofgrassandtypesof grassbeing

mowed,

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level

surface.

1. Lower mower and adjust mower to

desired cutting height.

2. Remove retainer spring and clevis

pin which secure each gauge wheel

bar,

3. Lower gauge wheels to ground.

Raise gauge wheels slightly to align

holes in bracket and gauge wheel

bar and insert clevis pin. Gauge

wheels should be slightly off the

ground.

4. Replace retainer spring into clevis

pin.

5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the

same setting.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge

wheels if you change the cutting height

of the mower deck.

Retainer

Clevis

: Pin

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment

clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Lower mower with attachment lift

control.

3. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage

attachment clutch control.

_kCAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place,

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out to

"Engage"

Attachemnt Lift

Lever High

Position

,ill%Low

Position

"Disengage" _

Deflector

Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_0_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not ddve across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move motion control lever to slowest

setting.

IMPORTRANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motin control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TOTRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by

placing freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position. Free wheel control is

located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

1. Raise attachment lift to highest

position with attachment lift control.

2. Remove retainer spring from free-

wheel control rod.

3. Push control rod in to disengage

transmission and reinsert retainer

spring into control rod hole now on

back side of the bracket.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more

than two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope,

cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER AT-

TACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

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

dangerous. ]]res can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/

dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the

dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill

cap on the tube. Do not thread the

cap onto the tube. Remove and read

oil level, if necessary, add oil until

"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached.

Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

CHECK COOLANT LEVEL

ACAUTION: Check coolant level at

reservoir only. Do not open radiator cap.

• Check coolant with tractor on level

surface.

1. Unhook the four retaining straps and

remove the upper blower housing

and screen assembly.

2. Observe coolant reservoir. Coolant

should be between the "MAX" and

"MIN" level marks.

ACAUTION: Do not poor coolant into a

hot engine or you may damage the

cylinder head or block. Do not operate

the engine without coolant.

3. If necessary, add coolant by remov-

ing reservoir cap. Use only ethylene

glycol antifreeze and soft water in the

mixture ratio specified on the anti-

freeze container.

4. Replace reservoir cap.

5. Reinstall the upper blower housing

and screen assembly.

Upper

Housing

Assembly

Retaining

Straps

Coolant

Reservoir

Cap _

ADD GASOLINE

• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oilwith

gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that

can be used within 30 days to assure fuel

freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

cold weather starting.

_I=WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas

can damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage. To avoid engine problems,

the fuel system should be emptied before

storage of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas

tank, start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty. Use

fresh fuel next season. See Storage

Instructions for additional information. Never

use engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may

occur.

_CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank filler

neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any spilled oil

or fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

OVERTEMP UGHT

Located on the dash of your tractor, this light

alerts you to the engine being overheated

which requires immediate attention.

• Ught should come on when engine is not

running and the key switch is in 'IDN"

position, this is a test to be sure the light is

working.

• If light comes on while operating the

engine, stop the engine. Find and correct

the problem. See "Engine Overheats" in

the Trouble Shooting

section of this manual.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time or if

the engine has run out of fuel, it willtake

extra cranking time to move fuel from the

tank to the engine.

1. Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

2. Sit on seat in operating position, depress

clutch/brake pedal and set parking

brake.

3. Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

5. Move throttle control to fast position

6. Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may not be

needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

7. Insert key into ignitionand turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for more than

fifteen seconds per minute. If the engine

does not start after several attempts,

push choke control in, wait a few minutes

and try again. If engine still does not start,

pull the choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° Fand

above)

8. When enginestarts,slowlypushchoke

control in untilthe enginebegins to run

smoothly.Ifthe enginestartsto run

roughly,pullthe choke control outslightly

for a few secondsandthen continue to

push the controlinslowly.

* The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow itto warm up for one minute

using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50° F and

below)

8. When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

control in small steps allowing the

engine to accept small changes in

speed and load, until the choke control is

fully in. Ifthe engine starts to run roughly,

pull the choke control out slightlyfor a

few seconds and then continue to push

the control in slowly. This may require an

engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depending

on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather, the

transmission should be warmed up as

follows:

1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2. Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Release the parking brake and let the

clutch/brake slowly retum to operating

position.

3. Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used during the

engine warm-up period after the transmis-

sion has been warmed up and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance. See

"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

_CAUTION: Never engage or disengage

freewheel lever while the engine is running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, itis recommended that the transmis-

sion be purged before operating tractor for

the first time. This procedure will remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which

may have developed during shipping of

your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replacement, it

should be purged after reinstallation before

operating the tractor.

1. Place tractor safely on level surface

with engine off and parking brake set.

2. Disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling

position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

this section of manual).

3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move

throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/

brake pedal.

4. Move motion control lever to full

forward position and hold for five (5)

seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Repeat this procedure three (3)

times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive system.

5. Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position. Shut- off engine and set

parking brake.

6. Engage transmission by placing

freewheel control in driving position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this

section of manual).

7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start

engine. After the engine is running,

move throttle control to half (1/2)

speed. With motion control lever in

neutral (N) position, slowly disen-

gage clutch/brake pedal.

8. Slowly move motion control lever

forward, after the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet, slowly

move motion control lever to reverse

position. After the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet return the

motion control lever to the neutral (N)

position. Repeat this procedure with

the motion control lever three (3)

times.

Your tractor is now purged and now

ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for best

mowing performance. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have the

cut area to the right of the tractor. This will

result in a more even distribution of

clippings and more uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished.

it;

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possible

fire hazard from dried clippings. Make first

cut relatively high; the second to the

desired height.

• Do not mew grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave undesir-

able clumps. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as the

quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain and

give best performance of the attachment

19 being used.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE

Check Srake Oper_ti°n _ _

Check Tire Pressure

iCheck Operator Presence and

T ;nteriock Systems If

R Check for Loose Fasteners V* V'7 If

AC Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4

T Lubrication Chart I If

0 I Check Battery Level

R Clean Battery and Terminals li_

Check Transaxle Cooling V'

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension V's

Check Engine Oil Level If If

Change Engine Oil 1_,_3 If

E Clean AIr Filter _V':

N Clean Air Screen

G inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester

N Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) Vl.=

Clean Engine Cooling Fins VW=

Replace Spark Plug _2 V*

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I

Replace Fuel Filter V'

Change Coolant Ks

1 - Change more often when operating under a hea W load or In high ambient temperatures. 6 - Not re'q_lr ed if equipl:_d with mainte_ance-tme batte_.

2 * Service more often when operating In di_' or dusly condi_orts. 7 - 33ghten 1rent axle I_VOt bolt to 35 II.*lb_. maximum.

3 ° if equipped with oil filter, change oll every 50 hours. DO not overtightsn.

4 - Rep_e blades more often when mowing In sandy soil. 8 ° Havi you# nearelt a_'the riz_KISeP*_Ce center/deparlmerd

5 - If equipped with adjustsbl8 system, perform th_i service.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty,

operator must maintain tractor as

instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual

should be checked at least once each

season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and

help your engine run better and last

longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check coolant level.

3. Check brake operation.

4. Check tire pressure.

5. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

6. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

(D Tie Rod Ball Joints

_)Spindle _ _Z_L'_-- Spindle(_)

l ........ --_-'-1 Zerk

Zerk_ "_.... _ ,_._Front Wheel _)

(_)Front Wheel '_,-._ I_ Bearing

Bearing zerl

(_)Steering-'_ _ii_)-'-'_r k

Sector \ _ne_

Gear Teetl_ ..,: i __,1 I I (2JMandrel

Zerks

(_Spray Silicone Lubnant (Move Boots to

Lubricate)

_General Purpose Grease

@Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bearings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating

bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,

use only a dry, powdered graphite type

lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

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 section of

this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or

insect control chemicals which can

harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachement clutch control is in

the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves

and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

2. Remove blade bolt by turning

counterclockwise.

3. Install new or resharpened blade with

stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck

and mandrel assembly.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem-

bly, center hole in blade must align with

star on mandrel assembly.

4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely

(45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat

treated.

Mandrel

Assembly

g de ;

Blade Bolt :. __ _ [

(Special)"_'_2S °)' <'.'-_ __'_Star

•Center._ . :

Hole

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a

file or on a grinding wheel. Do not

attempt to sharpen white on the

mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need

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

cone balancer. (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions

supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an 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 horizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

j /

j' •

5/8" Bolt

Center Hole

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging

system which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend

its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of

electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

1. Remove terminal guard.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or

petroleum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BAI-rERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot. To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high

pressure water or steam to clean

transaxle.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass

clippings and other materials. To

prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure

sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF-SJ.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

(8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check

the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be

careful not to allow dirt to enter the

engine when changing oil.

2. Remove yellow cap from bottom

fitting of drain plug and install the

drain tube onto the fitting.

Oil Drain Plug

¥e,,ow ap

I '11'1_ _ _ Closed

[_1 I_ and

I I/ Locked

Drain Tube_._ Position

3. Unlock drain plug by pushing

upward and turning counterclock-

wise.

4. To open, pull down on the drain plug.

5. After oil has drained completely,

close and lock the drain plug by

pushing upward and turning clock-

wise until the pin is in the locked

position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace

the cap onto to the bottom fitting of

the drain plug.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity

see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill 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.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every

season or every other oil change if the

tractor is used more than 100 hours in

one year.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or

every season. Service paper cartridge

every 100 hours of operation or every

season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

1. Unhook the four retaining straps and

remove the upper blower housing

and screen assembly.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow

it to dry.

5 Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze

to remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will

damage the cartridge.

6. Unhook the cartridge retaining strap

and remove the cartridge.

7. Install new cartridge and secure with

retaining strap.

8. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned

and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

9. Reinstall the upper blower housing

and screen assembly. Secure with

the four retaining straps.

Foam Pre-cleaner

Cartridge

Retaining

Strap

Cartridge

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers. If required, the

screen assembly may be separated from

the blower housing by unsnapping it

from the underside.

Retainin(

Air Screen

Blower

Housing _

CLEAN AIR iNTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To ensure proper air circulation, make

sure the air intake screen, radiator,

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 upper blower housing

assembly. Clean the cooling fins of the

radiator, external surfaces, and the air

intake screen and blower housing

assembly as necessary. The screen

assembly may be separated from the

upper blower housing to permit more

thorough cleaning if required (See

"CLEAN AIR SCREEN"). Make sure all

parts are reinstalled before starting the

engine. If the screen assembly was

separated from the blower housing, push

the upper retaining clips into the locked

position.

Clean the cooling fins of the radiator with

a soft brush or blow out using clean,

compressed air. Do not use a high

pressure washer to clean, to avoid

damaging the cooling fins.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked air intake screen, dirty or

plugged radiator cooling fins, and/or

cooling shrouds removed, will cause

engine damage due to overheating.

Radiator Cooling Fins

TO CHANGE RADIATOR COOLANT

1. Stop engine and allow it to cool

sufficiently.

2. Unhook the four retaining straps and

remove the upper blower housing

and screen assembly.

3. Check if the radiator is cool to the

touch. Slowly loosen the radiator cap

to the first stop and allow any

pressure to bleed off. Then loosen

the cap fully and remove.

Radiator Cap

4. Locate and remove the coolant drain

plug on the lower side of both

cylinder heads. Drain the coolant into

a suitable container.

5. After the coolant has drained, apply

pipe sealant with Teflon (not Teflon

tape) to the threads and reinstall the

plugs. Tighten the plugs to 120 in.

Ibs. Torque.

6. The coolant reservoir has three (3)

molded protrusions (1 upper and 2

lower) that fit into corresponding

holes in the support brackets. Loosen

the screws that secure the upper

bracket to the radiator enough to

allow the reservoir to be removed.

7. Remove the reservoir cap. Carefully

tip the bracket away from the reser-

voir and lift the reservoir out.

Loosen Screws

Reservoir

Molded

Protrusion

Reservoir

8. Pour out the contents of the reservoir

and wash out or clean as required.

9. Dispose of all the old coolant

properly, according to local regula-

tions.

10.Reinstall the reservoir, engaging the

molded protrusions in the mounting

holes of the support brackets. Hold in

this position and tighten the upper

bracket screws securely.

11 .Check the condition of cooling

system hoses, clamps and associ-

ated components. Replace as

required.

12. Mix equal parts of ethylene glycol

anti-freeze and distilled water. For

approximate engine coolant capacity,

see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

in the front of this manual.

13.Fill the cooling system through the

neck for radiator cap with the coolant

mixture. Allow coolant to drain into

the lower areas of engine. Fill the

overflow reservoir to a level between

the "MAX" and "MIN" level marks.

Reinstall the radiator and reservoir

caps.

14.Reinstall the upper blower housing

and screen assembly.

15.Start and run the engine for five

minutes. Stop the engine and allow it

to cool.

16. Remove the upper blower housing

and recheck the coolant level. Add

coolant to reservoir only if necessary.

17.Reinstall the upper blower housing

and screen assembly. Secure with

the retaining straps.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler

and spark arrester (if equipped) as it

could create a fire hazard and/or

damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs

first. Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Clamp _ Clamp

Fuel Filter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a short-

ened engine life.

_:_CAUTION: Before performin_ any service or adjustments:

1. Depress clutch/brake peaal fu,y ana set parking DraKe.

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

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

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

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob to lowest setting.

3. Lower mower to its lowest position.

4. Disengage belt tension rod from lock

bracket.

CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have

a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

5. Remove retainer spring holding anti-

swaybar to chassis bracket and

disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

6. Remove four retainer springs from

front plate assembly and remove

plate.

7. Remove retainer springs from

suspension arms at deck and disen-

gage arms from deck.

8. Raise attachment lift to its highest

position.

9. Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

10,Slide mower out from under right side

of tractor.

Suspension

Belt Tension

Rod

(Disengaged _,'

Position) /

Chassis

Bracket

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or underinflated,

you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground level at front corners

of mower. Distance =A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Front Mower

Bracket

Electric

Clutch Pulley

Front

Plate

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway

Bar

r Springs

Springs

(Both Sides)

Mower

Bracket

Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground Mower to Ground

\ /

Suspension

Lift Link

__.djustment

' _ Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-

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

adjustment is necessary, be sure to

adjust both front links equally so mower

will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower blades should be adjusted so the

front tip is approximately 1/8" to 1/2"

lower than the rear tip when the mower

is in its highest position.

A CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect

your hands with gloves and/or wrap

blade with heavy cloth.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Position any blade so the tip is pointing

straight forward. Measure distance "B" at

front and rear tip of blade

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

• If/inks are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of blade, loosen nut "C"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" will

change dim. "B" by approximately 3/16".

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "D"

against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of blade, loosen nut "D"

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "C" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "D"

against trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

"B .... B

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL

IN LENGTH

Nut Nut "C"

_ _unnion

Front Plate_""'_

Assemb_

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Park tractor on a level surface.

Engage parking brake.

2. Lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock

bracket.

_ CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded.

Have a firm grip on rod an release

slowly.

4. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover.

5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck

surface.

6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm

from rear deck bracket by removing

retainer spring.

7. Carefully roll belt over the top of R.H.

mandrel pulley.

8. Remove belt from electric clutch

pulley.

9. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

10.Check primary idler arm and two

idlers to see that they rotate freely.

11 .Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and spring arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

12.Install belt in both idlers.

13.Install new belt onto electric clutch

pulley.

14.Carefully roll belt into upper groove of

R.H. mandrel pulley.

15.Carefully check belt routing making

sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

16.Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to

rear deck bracket with retainer spring.

17.Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.

18.Engage belt tension rod by pushing

rod into locking bracket.

BeltTension

Rod

(Disengaged

Position)

a,H.

Mandrel

Cover_

Electric

Clutch

Pulley

Idler

Pulleys

Arm

R.H.

Suspension

Arm

Primary

Idler Arm

R.H.

Mandrel

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

2. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual).

3. Remove screws from L.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover.

4. Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel

pulley.

5. Remove belt from center mandrel

pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel

pulley.

6. Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface.

7. Check secondary idler arm and idler

pulley to see that they rotate freely.

8. Be sure spring is hooked in second-

ary idler arm and secondary spring

arm.

9. Install new belt in lower groove of

R.H. mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and

center mandrel pulley as shown.

10.Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel

pulley. Make sure belt is in all

grooves properly.

11 .Reinstall L.H. mandrel cover.

12. Reinstall mower to tractor (See

"INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE

BELT" in the Assembly section of this

manual).

13. Reassemble mower drive belt (See

"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE

BELT" in this section of this manual).

Secondary

Idler Arm

L.H. Idler

Mandrel

Secondary

Arm

Mandrel

R.H.M

TO ADJUST A'n'ACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years

of service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the internal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to

not engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by your

nearest Sears or other qualified service

center.

1. Make sure attachment clutch and

ignition switches are in "OFF'

position.

2. Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot

locations cut in the side of brake

plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

Rotor Clutch Plate

Slot

Nylon Locknut (3)

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Brake

Plate

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear on a level dry concrete or

paved surface, then brake must be

adjusted

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact your nearest Sears or

other qualified service center.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut

:)perating

Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For ease of service there

is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom of left footrest.

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

BELT REMOVAL -

2. Engage parking brake (creates slack

in belt).

3. Remove belt from clutching and fan

idler pulleys.

4. Loosen belt keeper above transaxle

pulley.

5. Remove belt from transaxle pulley.

6. Remove belt from engine pulley and

front V-idler pulley.

7. Pull belt out of all belt keepers and

remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Place V part of belt into grooves on

engine pulley and front V-idler,

making sure to route belt inside of all

belt keepers.

2. Route belt on right side, coming from

V-idler, towards back of tractor, above

midspan belt keeper and to top of

transaxle pulley.

3. Route belt on left side, coming from

engine pulley, towards back of tractor

and through loop in midspan belt

keeper.

4. Place V part of belt into grooves on

transaxle and fan idler pulleys,

making sure to route belt inside of all

belt keepers.

5. Retighten belt keeper above

transaxle pulley.

6. Place belt around clutching idlers as

shown, making sure to route belt

inside of all belt keepers.

7. Check to be sure belt is positioned

correctly and is on proper side of all

belt keepers.

8. Reinstall mower.

IMPORTANT." Check brake adjustment.

Tractor V-Belt Drive Schematic

Viewed From L.H. Side of Tractor

Transaxle Pulley

Clutching Id

Engine Clutching

Pu"_YAbove Belt Keeper

V-Idler

Belt Keepers Belt Twists

I _° 1 Belt Keeper

_ Engine Pulley

_V-Idler

As Viewed From Bottom

Idler

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require

removal for service or replacement, it

should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

The motion control lever has been

preset at the factory and adjustment

should not be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever

will not hold its position while at a

selected speed, it may be adjusted at

the friction pack located on the right side

of chassis.

1. Park tractor on level surface. Stop

tractor by turning ignition key to

"OFF" position and engage parking

brake.

2. Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

3. While holding Iocknut, loosen jam

nut

4. Tighten !ocknut 1/4 turn.

5. While holding Iocknut, tighten jam

nut securely.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to

move the motion control lever becomes

too excessive, reverse the above

adjustment procedure by loosening

Iocknut 1/4 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

Nut

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Toe-in was set at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. If parts in the front axle or

steering mechanism have been replaced

or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if

necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN

1. Position front wheels straight ahead.

2. Measure distance between wheels at

front and rear of tires (dimensions "A"

and "B').

• Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to

1/4" less than rear dimension "B".

TO ADJUST TOE-IN

1. Loosen jam nuts at adjustment

sleeves on tie rod.

2. Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is

1/8" to 1/4" less than dimension "B".

3. Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable

on your tractor. If damage has occurred

to affect the front wheel camber, contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

Adjustment Sleeves

Jam Nuts

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONTWHEEL

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL

1. Block rear axle securely.

2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow wheel

removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fiat

tires due to slow leaks, tire seatant may be

purchased from your local parts dealer. "13re

sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

Washer

Retaining

Rinc

Axle

Cover

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

_t,CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate

explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame and

smoking materials away from batteries.

Always wear eye protection when around

batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine,

it should be recharged. (See "BA]-FERY" in

the MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with a

12 volt negative 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 ATFACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect each end of the RED cable

to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

(+)/_, _'_'e_a_ive"

REPLACING BATTERY

_kCAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

1. Lift hood to raised position.

2. Remove terminal guard.

3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

4. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

5. Reinstall terminal guard.

6. First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

Close terminal access doors..

9. Close hood.

Terminal KepsNut /,....__._ Hex Bolt

Access .:i_.-.. -"'-_ _ _._

Ooor_ _

__'_'_ Positive

Terminal ; _ (Red)

Guard _ Cable

-_ l- JJ_-"-Negarlve (Black)

,!_ _ Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

3. Replace bulb in holder and push

bulb holder securely back into the

hole in the backside of the grill.

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT LIFT

SPRING

1. While holding spring bushing with

wrench, loosen jam nut.

• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to

extend spring and reduce lift effort for

heavier attachments.

• Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise

for lighter attachments.

2. Retighten jam nut against spring

bushing.

IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maxi-

mum spring tension when using light

attachments such as a mower. Adjust lift

lever spring to aid in lifting attachment.

Do not overpower spring. When remov-

ing attachment, always adjust spring

tension to its lowest position.

/_ Adjustment Bolt

Bushing

Jam Nut

Lift

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood

at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off

of tractor.

4. To replace, reverse above procedure.

Headlight Wire

Connector

ENGINE

CARBURETOR TROUBLESHOOTING

AND ADJUSTMENTS

In compliance with government emission

standards, the carburetor is calibrated to

deliver the correct fuel-to-air mixture to

the engine under all operating condi-

tions. The carburetor cannot be adjusted,

except for low idle speed. Carburetor

servicing should be performed by an

authorized service center only.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If engine troubles are experienced that

appear to be fuel system related, check

the following areas before adjusting the

carburetor.

1. Make sure the fuel tank is filled with

clean, fresh gasoline.

2. Make sure the fuel tank cap vent is

not blocked and that it is operating

properly.

3. Make sure the in-line fuel filter is

clean. Replace the filter if it is dirty or

restricted.

4. Make sure fuel is reaching the

carburetor. This includes checking

the fuel lines and fuel pump for

restrictions or faulty components.

5. Make sure the air cleaner cartridge

and precleaner are clean and

properly installed.

6. Make sure the air intake screen,

blower housing and cooling surfaces

of radiator are clean and free of dirt

and debris.

7. Make sure cooling system is filled to

the proper level.

If, after checking the items listed above,

the engine is hard to start, runs roughly,

or stalls at low idle speed, it may be

necessary to adjust or service the

carburetor.

TO ADJUST LOW IDLE SPEED

1. Place the throttle control into the

"slow" position. Using a tachometer

set the low idle speed to 1200 RPM by

turning the low idle speed adjusting

screw in or out.

2. If proper operation is not restored after

adjusting the low idle speed, carbure-

Idle Speed

Adjusting Screw

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

eninge governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

settng 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.

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage

at the end of the season or if the tractor will

not be used for 30 days or more.

_LCAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building where

fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

Allow the engine to cool before storing in

any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for a

period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove

all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean,

dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BAI-rERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent gum

deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also,

experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels 9called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which leads

to separation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

altemative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

COOLANT SYSTEM

The coolant (anti-freeze) mixture should be

in good condition and tested to guard

against freezing in cold temperatures. The

recommended equal parts mixture will

normally provide protection clown to

temperatures of -34 ° F (-37 ° C). If storage

temperatures will fall below this, the

cooling system should be drained. A note

should then be attached to the equipment

and/or engine as a reminder to refill the

cooling system before starting.

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to "START" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors and

cover it to give protection from dust and

dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensa-

tion to form and will cause your tractor to

rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Enginewill not

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

CAUSE

• Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded. 3.

4. Bad spark plug. 4.

5. Dirty air filter. 5.

6. Dirty fuel filter• 6.

7. Water in fuel. 7.

8, Loose or damaged wiring. 8.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9.

10.Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter,

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring•

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

Replace spark plug.

Cleardreplace air filter.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter•

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

10.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center•

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2, Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5, Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline•

6. Check all wiring.

7, See 'qo Adjust Carburetor" in

1. Brake pedal not

depressed

2. Attachment clutch is

engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

Service Adjustments

section,

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch•

3. Recharge or replace battery.

Loss of power 1•

12.

Blown fuse• 4.

Corroded battery terminals. 5,

Loose or damaged wiring. 8.

Faulty ignition switch. 7.

Faulty solenoid or starter. 8.

Faulty operator presence 9.

switch(es).

Weak or dead battery. 1.

Corroded battery terminals. 2.

Loose or damaged wiring• 3.

Faulty solenoid or starter. 4.

Cutting too much grass/too 1.

fast.

Throttle in "CHOKE" 2.

position.

Replace fuse•

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace ignition

switch.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center•

Recharge or replace battery.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

Adjust throttle control.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

PROBLEM

Loss of power

(continued)

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run when

operator leaves

seat with

attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will

not rotate

3. Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

1 1. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13.Loose or damaged wiring.

14.Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

from build-up of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

1. Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

CORRECTION

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil leveVchange oil.

6. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/

fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

15. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected

contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Poor grass

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery willnot

charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

whenturning

engine

"OFF"

CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Engine speed too slow.

Travelspeed too fast.

Wet grass.

Mower deck not level.

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

Mower drive belt worn.

Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11 .Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

1. Switch is "OFF".

2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

1. Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position.

2. Motion drive belt worn,

damaged, or broken.

3. Air trapped in transmission

during shipment or

servicing.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

1. Place throttle control in

"FAST' position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10.Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch "ON".

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

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec-

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec-

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

, Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF M+G+A1 NONE

ON + UGHTS B+A1 L÷A2

ON B+A1 NONE

START B ÷ S + A_ NONE

FeED

RED

BATTERY SOLENOID

FUSE , i

, _ , STARTER

r i Wt_JrE dL

' C G ' v b _cx

w.,Ei-

: F H L ELECTRIC CLUTCH

CLUTCH I BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

: E ,

i RED

WATER TEMP

LIGHT

PTO(

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

BLUE

LINE ,

(;n_ OPERATOR

PRESENCE

RELAY #1

BIJ_CK

_1, SPARK PLUGS

GAP

_(2 PLUGS

J ON "iV/IN CYL. ENGINES)

'85 85'

_87 _ 30b

RELAY #2

REGULATOR _ !

28 VOLT8/*C • _ RPM {REGULATOR DISCONNECTI:D)

HEADLIGHTS L

WATER TEMP SWITCH

G F C (ENGINE COOL) REMOVABLE

_ CONNECTIONS

H B

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

D A RELAY

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING.

PTO SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF C÷GrB+H

ON C+FTB+E_A+D

DECALS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

7 6 ,8

KEY PART

NO. NO.

2 174904

3 177907

4 177908

5 140837

6 133644

7 177544

8 177887

9 177888

10 156439

11 4900J

12 146790

13 174862

14 175291

15 177376

DESCRIPTION

Decal, HpEngine

Decal,Hood RH

Decal, Hood LH

Decal, Brake Parking Saddle

Decal,Maintenance

Decal, Replacement

Decal, HoodNameplate Liq/Coof

Decal, Hood/Seat

Decal, Fender Danger

Decal, Clutch/Brake

Decat, V-Be_tDr Sch

Decal, Dash

Decal, Deck Schematic

Decal, Side Panel

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

16 177400 Decal Grille

17 149516 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng.

Acfne

18 177890 Decal, Insert Strg

19 138047 Decal, Battery

20 177375 Decal, LowerDash

21 17"7704 Decal, Dash LiqCool

23 106202X Reflector, Taillight

- - 138311 Decal, HandleLFT Height

Adjust(Lift Handle)

- - 142342 Decal, Bypass Control IOrawbar)

-- 157199X428 Pad, Footrest

-- 177812 Owner's Manual, English

-- 177813 Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS AND TIRES

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIP33ON

1 59192 Cap Valve Tire

2 65139 Stem Valve

3 148736X417 RimAsm Front

4 8134H Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

5 148741 "r_re,Front

6 278H FittingGrease (Front Wheel

Only)

7 9040H Bearing F_ange(Front Wheet

Only)

8 104757X428 Cap Axle (FrontWheel Only)

9 151607 TireRear

10 7154J Tube Rear (Service item Only)

11 148738X417 RirnAsm Rear

12 6856M Fitting Grease

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S,

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917,275240

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

2 74760412 BoltHex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc

It 150109 Holddown BatteryDash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-in

21 166184 Hamese Socket Lightw/4152J

25 150755 Cable 4 Ga. 31" Red CV25 w/16.W.

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

28 170697 Cable,Ground

29 160784 Switch,Plunger

30 175442 Switch, Ign

33 175447 Key, Ignition

40 174909 Harness Ign.

42 154336 CoverTerminal

45 122822X Ammeter

46 169635 Meter, Hour

50 174652 Switch, PTO

58 175024 HarnessLPKG StealthWater Temp

79 163997 Bulbholder

81 109748X Relay Asm.

59 169639 Bracket Snap-In

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.275240

CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

_20

19 100

179_. •

17 144

150

122

102

130

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 175465 Rail, Frame RHVGT 47 17670608

2 175282 Drawhar, Gt 50 175476

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 56 176016

5 163976X418 Dash 58 175315

6 157882. Dash Asm., Lower VGT 60 17060620

7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 63 19131614

8 145166 Support, Dash 1-Pc. Battery 68 17490508

14 175260X615 Hood Asm Pnt 70 177679

15 177612 Lens, Asm Headlight 86 74760716

16 121794X Cover, Access 90

17 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x .75 91

18 174515X615 Grille 98

19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. _3

20 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 100

21 s'rD541437 Nut, Crowntock 3/8-16 Unc 101

23 17060616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0 102

24 145243X615 Footrest, RH 103

28 145244X615 Footrest,LH 106

30 145052 Saddle, Hydro 1995 122

31 161419 Bracket Support 1-pc VGT 130

Steering 138

32 161327 Bracket Pivot Chassis Lh 139 171873

33 161326 Bracket Pivot Chassis Rh 140 163806

34 177018 Plate Asm. Engine Chassis 141 163805

35 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ca. 142 161897

36 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x3/4 144 161900

37 167287X615 FenderPnt 148 164655

39 175278 Bracket,Axle Front 150 176885

42 S'FD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 152 177956

43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh

44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn FrontRh

45 176018 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh

DESCRIPTION

Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2

Bracket, Chassis Front

Bracket Asm,, Susp Chassis Lh

Bracket Fender

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

Washer 13/32 x 1x 14 Ga.

Screw, Thd 5/16-18 x 1/2

Belt Keeper VGT Ground Drive

Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 Unc x 1

STD551237 Washer, LockExtJ Tooth 3/8

175464 Rail, Frame LhVGT

140503 Bracket Skid Chassis

140871 Red By Pass

71673 Cap By Pass Rod

17490628 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-3/4

STD624003 Retainer, Spring

142273 Lock, By Pass

138776 Bolt 5/16-18 Type TT

161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-16 x 7/8

164863 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-18

163975X418 Cupholder

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 FF

Magnet YT/GT

Striker Plate YT/GT

Bracket Dash Rh

Bracket Dash Lh

Extrusion Bumper

Duct Heat Hood

Shield Browning

NO'rE: All componentdimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch =25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

GROUND DRIVE

101

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

2 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 72 STD541431

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 73 74490548

5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 74 142432

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 76 140481

7 140507 Wheel, HubAssembly 77 74760716

9 t 40080 Bolt, Hub 79 72110505

15 STD551037 Washer 80 140484

17 140921 Spring 81 17060612

20 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 82 150586

22 156103 Arm Asm Shift 83 140479

23 130564 Knob 84 140490

28 STD541237 Nut 85 17541020

29 140494 Brake, Rod 86 140462

30 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. 87 140491

33 12000053 RingE 88 161592

34 71673 Cap, Plunger 89 73680700

35 137648 Rod, Parking Brake 90 140489

36 149412 Spdng, DriveGround 91 17490644

37 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 92 74760520

38 150035 Nyliner 93 140502

39 74321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1 94 133835

40 5304J Actuator, Interlock Switch 96 141103

41 73931000 Nut Centedock 10-24 Unc 98 141004

42 8883R Cover, Pedal 99 17060624

46 145170 Retainer, Spring 100 126881X

47 138228 Clutch ROd 101 156106

48 72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 104 140480

50 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 105 17580408

51 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16UNC 106 142918

52 139123 Pulley, Idler, Grooved 107 154739

53 207J Washer, Hardened 108 142917

54 161590 Clutch, Arm Assembly 109 140929

55 105706X Bearing, idler 111 156240

56 140218 V-Belt 112 156104

61 140488 Pulley, Transaxle 113 73220700

64 154752 Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal 115 123405X

65 67609 Bolt,Shoulder 116 73900500

66 140296 Washer, Hardened 117 73900600

67 19131312 Washer, Flat - - 163198

68 5142H Pin,Roll

69 123800X Washer

70 164892X418 Console Hydro Fender

71 151179 Plate Console Shift

DESCRIPTION

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18

Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr5

Screw Hex Wsh. Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2

Bracket Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1

Bolt Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bracket Torque RH

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bracket Mount Torrque/Fan

StrapTorque Mid

Spacer

Screw #10-24 x 1-1/4

Fan 7" Hydro

Adapter Fan

Pugey Idler

Nut Crownlock 7/16-14 Unc

Keeper Belt

Screw Thdrol 3/8o16x 2-3/4

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 1,25

Link Shift Asrn

Fastener Christmas Tree

Washer Nickel Plated

Bracket Shift

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

Washer Compression

Washer Bellville

Bracket Idler

Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2

O-Ring Asm Hydro Gear 70110

Line Fuel Hydro 15" VGT

Cap Asm Vent Hydro Gear 70109

Spring Return Brake

Spacer Shift Lever VGTH

Washer Nylon High Temp

Nut-HexASF 7/16-14 UNC

Keeper Belt T/A Gnd Dr

Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18

Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16

Transaxle (See Breakdown)

Hydro Gear 222-3010

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 rnm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

STEERING

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

STEERING

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 175139x418

2 137094

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848

6 62661-1

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749)(

14 S'1"D551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 175572

19 156011

20 177646X418

21 159945

22 155105

23 152927

25 STD523710

26 175140X418

27 3366R

26 17000612

29 104239X

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 STD523107

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

41 155246

42 17490508

44 160135X614

45 19132411

Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm., Front

Fitting,Grease

Spindle Asm, LH

Spindle Asm., RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

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

Ring, Klip #T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc

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

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

Shaft Asm., Steering

Rod Tie Service

Draglink

Support Asm., Steering Vgt

Boot, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. BIk

Screw

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col. Strg.

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bearing, Flange

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32x 1 x 10Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie ROd

Jam Nut RHThread

JointAsm. BallRH Thread

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-24 Unf LH

JointAsm BallLH

Bracket Switch InterlockVGT 97

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt

Extension,Steering

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga.

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

ENGINE

22_ 1

18 15 17

26 "37

84 _ L

70i

81 _2

ENGINE

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

....... Engine(See Breakdown)

KohlerLV675-851509

2 149723 Muffler

7 151396 MufflerAsm Guard

8 121361X PulleyV-Idler

9 177748 Belt Engine KeeperAsm

10 175287 Bushing

11 174605 Clutch Electric

12 143996 PulleyEngineVGT ElectClutch

15 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 YT/GT 96

16 109227X Pad Spacer

17 106082X Pad Spacer

18 161493 Cap Fuel 5-1/2" Vented Coy.

20 177328X505 ContreIThmttle

21 164863 Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

22 175441X505 Control Choke

24 STD551237 Lockwasher Ext Tooth 3/6

25 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

26 3645J Bushing

27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel

28 7834R FuelLine

29 137180 Spark Arrester Kit

35 10010500 Washer Split

37 123487X Clamp Hose

39 17490636 Screw 11" 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Unc

40 17490664 Screw TI" 3/8-16 x 4

41 126197X Washer 1-1/20D X 15/32 ID X .250

42 STD551143 Washer Lock7/16

43 173937 Bolt Hex 7/16 - 20 X 4 Gr. 5 - 1.5 Thr.

47 175288 Bushing

62 146629 Shield Heat Muffler

69 24-041-02 Gasket Kohler CV18-CV26

70 175545 Tube Exhaust LH

71 175546 Tube ExhaustRH

74 162295 ElbowStreet Brass

80 M73030800 Nut Flange M8-1.25 Non Lk Zinc

81 148456 DrainTube

82 148315 Drain Plug

83 171877 Bolt5/16-18 Unc x3/4 w/Sems

84 17060624 Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U, S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

SEATASSEMBLYTRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.275240

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 177978

2 140551

3 140675

5 145006

6 $1"D541,437

7 124181X

8 171877

10 174894

12 121246X

13 121248X

14 72050412

15 121249X

16 123740X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender

Clip, PushIn, Hinged

Nut,Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric

Spring, Seat Cprsn

Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w

Berns

Pan, Seat

Bracket, Mounting Switch

Bushing, Snap

Bolt, Carriage f/4-20 X 1-1/2

Spacer, Split

Spring, Cprsn

KEY PART

NO. NO.

17 123976X

20 124238X

21 171852

22 STD541431

24 177946

25 177947

26 19111012

28 10010500

33 74780512

35 178426

DESCRIPTION

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

Cap, SpringSeat

Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18

Nut,Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

Track Slide Seat LH Locking

Track Slide Seat RH Free

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 12 Ga.

Washer Split

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4

Cap Plunger Red

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U. S.

inches I inch = 25.4 mrn

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

LIFT ASSEMBLY

20 19 18

__75 78

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 121006X

2 177535

3 159189

4 12000022

5 19292016

6 71110624

7 175830

8 175831

9 122364X

10 2876H

11 175375

12 163552

13 175378

15 STD541437

16 674A247

18 143363

19 STD551037

20 5328J

21 STD523710

23 STD624008

24 73350800

26 73680800

29 15O233

30 11080TX

DESCRIPTION

Rod Asm., Lever

Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt

Lever Asm., Lift Rh

E-RingTruam#5133-87

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

Grip,Handle Fluted

Button,Plunger

Plunger, Button

Spring 2-1/8"

Link Lift

Retainer, Spring

Arm, Suspension Rear LH

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Asm., Assist Lift

Bracket, Spring Assist

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

Bolt,Adjust Spring Assist

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Retainer, Spring

Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Uric

Nut, Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion, tnfin Height

Nut, Special

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

31 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

32 137150 Spring,Compression Inf Hgt

33 STD560907 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

34 137167 Rod, Adj Lift

35 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

38 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator

39 123935X Plug,Hole

40 17060516 Straw 5/16-18 x 1 SMGML Tap/R

41 175994 Nut Lift Link 7/16-20

42 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.

43 123934X Scale, IndicatorHeight

70 145212 Nut Hex Ftange Lock

72 110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil

73 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

74 175802 Arm Suspension Rear Rh

75 175805 Plate Asm Susp. Front VGT

76 175560 PinFlange

77 176205 TrunnionSusp. Arm

78 175689 TrunnionFrontSusp.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

MOWER DECK

112

i 114

21' \

116

1 107

11_ 18

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO,

1 174348 DeckWeldment Mower 48 50

3 178915 Bracket Asm, Sway Bar 52

5 4939M Retainer Spring 56

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway 57 156941

Bar) 91 175996

8 174365 Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 94 176066

11 173920 Blade 95 175.384

13 137553 Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 97 133943

14 174356 MandrelAsm. 98 174370

15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 99 175080

16 174493 Stdpper Mandrel Deck 100 72110616

17 72110610 Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16x1.25 107 175294

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8 108 72110404

19 132827 Bolt, Hex Hd, Shoulder 5/16-18 109 73680400

20 174378 Baffle, Vortex Mower 110 175016

21 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18UNC 112 174387

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 113 72110508

25 178102 Spdng, Torsion 114 174384

26 110452X Nut, Push 115 174609

27 174346X428 DeflectorShield 116 137644

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 117 174873

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 118 73930600

30 157722 Screw, Thdroll Washer Head 119 19121414

31 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented 121 174371

32 177865 Pulley,Mandrel 122 174606

33 178342 Nut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16 126 174372

36 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 130 17060616

37 173437 Pulley, Idler, Flat 131 19131316

39 174375 Pulley, Idler, Dnven 132 17490612

42 165723 Spacer, Retainer - - 175312

43 174373 Arm, Idler Secondary - - 174356

45 174343 Cover, MandrelDeck

46 137729 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x5/8

47 174369 V-Belt, Mower, Secondary

48 174368 V-Belt, Mower, Primary

49 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

175820 Pulley Idler Flat

155986X505 Bar Pnt Adj.

Pin Head Rivet

Bracket Asm. Noseroller LH

Noseroller

BracketAsm NoserollerRH

WasherHardened

Spring PrimaryDrive

PulleyIdler"V"

BoltRDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 2

BaffleVac Edge Mower

BoltCam

NutCrownlock1/4-20

Arm SpringSecondary

LinkTension Relief Lever

BoltCarr. 5/16-18 x 1

Tension Asm. ReliefLever

ArmSpringTensionRelief

Bolt,Shoulder

GaugeWheel

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 UNC

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

Spring SecondaryDrive

BushingPivotTension Relief

Arm, Idler, Primary Deck

Screw 3/6-16 x 1.0

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

Screw Thdrol 3/6-16 x 3/4

Replacement Mower, Complete

Mandrel Asm. Service

(Includes Key Nos. 13-15 and

33)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 164591 Assembly, Housing, LH 72 153767

2 164592 Assembly, Housing,RH 73 142904

7 153765 Oil Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25 74 142905

16 142876 Brake Shaft Assembly 76 142907

20 142877 Axle Mounting Horn Assembly 77 142908

21 142878 Washer 1.6 x 1.63 x .08 78 142909

22 142879 Washer 1.0 x 2.06 x .09 79 153768

33 142929 Brake Yoke Assembly 81 142910

35 142880 BrakeArm 82 142911

36 142882 Puck Plate 89 142912

37 142883 Brake Puck 91 153769

38 142884 Washer 7/80.D. x 7/16 x .060 95 142914

39 142885 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 96 153770

40 142886 Cotter Pin 103 142916

41 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 104 142917

42 142888 Hi Pro Key 106 142918

43 142889 Spacer 108 142919

45 142890 Brake Disc 109 142920

46 142891 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 110 142921

47 142892 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1 111 150820

49 153766 Differential Assembly 112 150823

63 142894 Dowel Pin 113 150821

64 150816 Reduction Gear, 14 Teeth to 38 117 150822

Teeth 123 150824

65 142897 Final Drive Pinion Assembly 124 150825

67 142898 Jackshaft 129 153771

68 142899 O-Ring

69 142900 Washer 5/8 X 1-5/32

70 142901 Washer 7/8 X 1-1/2

71 142902 Bolt. Hex 5/16-18 x 3.5

DESCRIPTION

Locknut, Hex 5/16-18

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Shoulder Bolt

Freewheel Actuating Arm

Oil Seal .625 x 1.0 x .25

Grease (10 oz. Tube)

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 x 1-3/4

Bolt 5/16-18 x 4-1/2

Filter, Spin On

Pump,BDU-10L-122

Plug, Straight Thread

60° 7/18 SAE x 5/16 Fitting

Washer

Vent Cap Assembly

Fitting O-Ring Assembly

ControlArm

Set Screw

Filter Head

Hose 1/2"

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90° 7/8 SAE

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 60° 9/16

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90° 9/16

O Ring

Pinch Clamp

Spring, Long

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S.

inches 1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

PUMP--BDU-10L-122

KEY PART

NO, NO.

1 144569

2 122716X

3 122745X

4 122715X

5 122700X

6 122699X

8 122767X

12 122717X

13 122748X

14 122749X

15 144571

17 122T/0X

19 153801

21 122722X

22 144573

23 142978

DESCRIPTION

Shaft, Pump

Ring, Retaining

Bearing, Ball

Spacer

Seal, Lip

Ring,Retaining

Bearing, Cradle

Seal, Lip

Arm, Trunnion

Guide, Slot

Housing Kit,Transmission

Bearing, Thrust, Ball

Center Section Kit

Seal, Lip

Shaft, Motor

Washer, BlockThrust

KEY PART

NO. NO.

25 127148X

32 142938

37 122786X

38 122718X

42 144578

43 144578

44 144579

47 122752X

53 127153X

60 142977

62 144581

63 144582

64 144583

67 144584

- - 15,3769

DESCRIPTION

Swashplate, Variable

Block Assembly

Pin, Stainless, Headless

Gasket, Center Section

Check Valve Kit

Charge Relief Kit

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Bypass Valve Kit

Block Spdng

O-Ring

Charge Pump Kit

Gerotor Assembly

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Pump Assembly, Complete

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509

CYLINDER HEAD_ VALVE AND BREATHER I

30 18 21 8

- 20._

22mo

i Q_13

12..._

10_

w..-9

21_Q 11 14

I-'' U

17 6

20 19

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.275240

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERLV675,TYPENUMBER851509

HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 66 096 06-S Cover, breather 1 24 032 01-S Seal, oil front

2 24 041 23-S Gasket, breather 2 ......... Crankcase (Use Miniblock

3 X-75-23-S Plug, pipe 1/8" 66 782 01)

4 M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange 3 24 294 13-S Fitting

M6xl.0x20 (4) 4 24 380 13-S Pin, dowel locating (2)

5 25 351 01-S Lifter, valve (4) 5 24 067 t3-S Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)

6 24 411 05-S Rod, push (4) 24 067 14-S Connecting Rod (.25) (2)

7 66 041 02-S Gasket, cylinder head (2) 6 24 874 09-S Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2)

8 66 318 02-S Head assembly, #2 cylinder (Includes 7,8)

9 66 422 02-S Shim (4) (A.R.) 24 874 10-S Piston w/Ring Set (.25) (2)

68 422 01-S Shim (4) (A.R.) 24 874 11-S Piston w/Ring Set (.50) (2)

66 422 05-S Shim (4) (A.R.) 24 874 15-S Piston w/Ring Set (.08) (2)

10 25 186 01-S Arm, rocker (4) 7 24 108 08-S Ring Set (Std.) (2)

11 66 599 13-S Pivot, rocker arm (4) 24 108 09-S Ring Set (.25) (2)

12 66 072 04-S Stud, (4) 24 108 t0-S Ring Set (.50) (2)

13 66 100 02-S Nut, lock (4) 8 24 018 01-S Retainer, piston pin (4)

14 66 072 01-S Stud, cylinder head (8) 9 12 422 09-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) red

15 220534-S Washer, 5116" (8) 12 422 13-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

16 24 100 1O-S Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25 black

(8) 12 422 O7-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

17 66 041 04-S Gasket, valve cover (2) white

18 66 096 02-S Cover, valve - plain 12 422 08-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) blue

19 M-651025-S Screw, hex. flange 12 422 10-S Shim, camshaft - yellow

M6x1.0x25 (4) 12 422 11-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

20 M-651050-S Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x50 (4) 12 422 12-S _reen

him, camshaft (A.R.) gray

21 66 139 01-S Plug, pipe 3/8" (2) 10 66 012 04-S Camshaft

22 24 016 01-S Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2) 11 66 032 03-S Seal, camshaft

24 016 02-S Valve, exhaust (.25) (2) 12 X-42-2-S Key, woodruff

23 24 017 01-S Valve, intake (Std.) (2) 13 66 093 01-S Sprocket, camshaft

24 017 02-S Valve, intake (.25) (2) 14 X-25-52-S Washer, plain 3/4"

24 12 173 01-S Cap, valve spring (4) 15 M-651020-S Screw, hex. flange

25 24 089 02-S Spring, valve (4) M6xl.0x20

26 66 018 02-S Retainer, spring (4) 16 52 139 09-S Plug, cup

27 66 032 05-S Seal, valve stem (2) 17 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange

28 12 755 03-S Kit, retainer (4) M5x0.8xl0 (2)

29 66 318 01-S Head assembly, #1 cylinder 18 66 018 01-S Retainer, reed (2)

30 66 096 03-S Cover, breather valve 19 66 402 01-S Reed, breather (2)

31 X-426-3-S Clamp, hose (2) 20 12 153 01-S O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

32 66 326 10-S Hose, breather 21 66 123 02-S Tube, oil fill

22 12 153 02-S O-Ring, upper oil fill tube

23 66 038 01-S Dipstick assembly (Includes

24,25)

24 25 755 13-S Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 22)

25 12 153 03-S O-Ring, dipstick

26 X-599-4-S Pin, drive-loc (6)

27 24 144 33-S Shaft, governor cross

28 24 468 15-S Washer, flat 1/4"

29 28 032 09-S Seal, oil governor shaft

30 M-9310t0-S Washer, plain 9 mm

31 24 018 09-S Ring, retainer

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL I BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

AIR INTAKE I

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509

IGNITION/CHARGING

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

66 086 02-S

66 157 01-S

12 086 14-S

12 468 03-S

X-42-15-S

66 025 01-S

25 403 03-S

X-25-92-S

66 086 04-S

236602-S

66 132 01-S

M-548025-S

66 085 01-S

X-25-63-S

235173-S

66 584 04-S

M-545020-S

Screw, shoulder (4)

Fan 1

Screw, hex. flange 2

M10x1.5x46 3

Washer, plain 3/8"

Key 4

Flywheel 6

Rectifier-regulator 15 amp

Washer, plain 3/16 = 7

Screw, hex. ctsk. 8

K90x2.69x25

Connector (3 contact) 9

Spark Plug (2) 10

Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 11

(2) 12

Stator

Washer, plain 1/4" 13

Clip, cable

Module, ignition #2 cylinder 14

(2) 15

Screw, thread forming 16

Mhx0.8x20 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

X-22-11-S

66 176 08-S

25 454 03-S

Washer, plain 1/4" (3) (to

ground rectifier-regulator)

Harness, wiring (6-pin)

Tie, cable (2)

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

66 083 03-S

66 083 01-S

66 445 02-S

66 054 01-S

M-651025-S

66 081 01-S

66 041 01-S

66 453 01-S

66 164 01-S

45 155 01-S

M-65t090-S

M-651050-S

66 041 05-S

66 099 02-S

24 04! 14-S

Element, precleaner

Element, air cleaner

Strap, filter element

retainer

Elbow, air intake

Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x25 (2)

Housing, thermostat

Gasket, thermostat

housing

Thermostat

Manifold, intake

Connector, hose

Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x90 (2)

Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0xhO (4)

Gasket, intake manifold

Switch, temperature

Gasket, air cleaner base

NOTILLUSTRATED

66 113 01-S Decal, cover on

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

66 162 02-S Screen

66 081 07-S Housing assembly, upper

M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x20 (8)

66 445 03-S Retaining Strap

66 081 02-S Housing assembly, lower

47 445 02-S Strap, hanging

12 445 06-S Strap, lifting

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509

;TARTIN G SYSTEM J ENGIN E CONTROLS

O--

s _

_--7

._12

ID t

2\ i_ I ,

_2S

10_@

OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-839080-S Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x80 (2)

2 M-841080-S Nut, hex. flange M8x1.25

3 12 098 03-S Starter, solenoid shift

(Inctudes 6-20)

4 M-851030-S Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x30 (2)

5 66 146 10-S Plate, starter

6 52 100 10-S Nut, starter (2)

7 12 081 02-S Drive, end cap

8 12 090 10-S Lever, starter drive

9 52 435 02-S Solenoid

10 52 100 09-S Nut, starter

11 24 755 84-S Kit, starter repair

12 12 239 01-S Drive, pinion

13 12 170 03-S Armature, starter

14 12 471 01-S Frame

15 52 221 01-S Kit, brush (Includes 17)

16 52 323 03-S Holder, brush

17 52 089 09-S Spring, brush (4)

18 52 168 Ol-S Insulator

19 12 301 01-S Commutator, end cap

20 52 211 05-S Bolt, thru MSx0.8x99 (2)

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

24 211 O3-S

24 090 33-S

M-641060-S

24 089 01-S

25 158 08-S

25 158 11-S

M-545016-S

24 089 51-S

24 089 47-S

24 089 O3-S

24 089 03-S

24 126 56-S

M-645016-S

12 237 01-S

24 086 43-S

X-20-1-S

M-545010-S

24 468 01-S

Bolt, rd. hd. sq. neck

M6x1.0x16

Lever, governor

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0

Spring, linkage

Bushing, linkage retaining

Linkage, throttle

Bushing, throttle linkage

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.Sx16

Spring, throttle limiter

Spring, governor

Nut, hex. M5x0.8

Spring, choke return

Bracket, control

Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x16 (4)

Clamp, cable (2)

Screw, (2)

Washer, lock

Nut, hex. flange M5x0.8

Washer, (3)

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

20 24 090 O7-S Lever, throttle actuator

21 M-44603O-S Nut, hex.

22 M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25

23 24 090 13-S Lever, throttle control

24 24 090 O5-S Lever, choke

25 24 079 05-S Linkage, choke

26 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x20

27 41 468 03-S Washer, wave

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

24 199 07-S

M-645025-S

M-631605-S

24 393 08-S

24 123 05-S

24 162 26-S

24 043 12-S

12 386 61-S

52 448 O2-S

12 144 02-S

24 153 08-S

X-75-32-S

24 136 01-S

52 060 02-S

52 032 O8-S

24 086 16-S

24 086 17-S

X-75-10-S

Oil pan assembly (Includes

2-10)

Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x25 (2)

Washer, plain 6 mm (2)

Oil pump assembly

(Includes 5)

Tube, oil pickup

Screen, oil

Kit, governor gear

(Includes 8)

Pin, governor regulating

Tab, locking

Shaft, governor gear

O-Ring

Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8"

Nipple, oil filter

Filter, oil

Seal, oil (PTO end)

Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x45 (9)

Screw, hex. flange

M8xl.25x45

Plug, pipe 3/8"

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S,

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509

¢,,.KS"'FTI._!

F,UELs_sTE_I

EXHAUST I

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.275240

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERLV675,TYPENUMBER851509

CRANKSHAFT

EXHAUST

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

66 014 42°S Crankshaft (Includes 2)

52 139 09-S Plug, cup

FUEL SYSTEM

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

66 853 02-S

24 041 15-S

66 053 02

24 041 14-S

M-629116-S

M-641060-S

X-426-9-S

47 154 01-S

24 353 03-S

24 086 12-S

24 393 16-S

24 100 01-S

28 353 01-S

15 353 O4-S

Kit, carburetor w/gaskets

(Includes 2-4)

Gasket, carburetor

Carburetor assembly (For

information only not

available separately)

(Includes 24 757 20-S,

24 757 07-S, 24 757 19-S

& 24 757 18-S)

Gasket, air cleaner base

Stud M6x1.0xt16 (2)

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)

Clamp, hose (6)

Clip, cable

Line, fuel 10-5/8"

Screw, hex. cap.

M6x1.Tx18 (2)

Pump, fuel - pulse

Nut, plastic (2)

Line, fuel 13"

Line, fuel 11-1/2"

15 24 050 02-S Filter, fuel

NOT ILLUSTRATED

28 757 07-S Kit, solenoid repair w/

gaskets

24 757 19-S Kit, choke repair w/gaskets

24 757 18-S Kit, overhaul w/gaskets

24 757 20-S Kit, gasket

25 072 08-S Stud, M6x16x33 (4)

24 041 02-S Gasket, exhaust (2)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.275240

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER LV675, TYPE NUMBER 851509

Coolant Systeml

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 66 398 01-S

2 66 126 24-S

3 66 126 Ol-S

4 M-639010-S

5 66 126 23-S

6 66 126 O8-S

7 66 086 09-S

8 66 126 O2-S

9 66 442 01-S

1O 66 397 02-S

11 M-647060-S

12 66 397 01-S

13 66 237 O9-S

14 66 326 03-S

15 66 326 04-S

16 66 451 01-S

17 66 237 19-S

18 M-639016-S

19 66 126 08-S

21 66 154 O2-S

22 66 326 01-S

23 66 237 17-S

24 66 326 02-S

25 66 440 01-S

26 66 173 01-S

27 66 154 O4-S

28 M-647060-S

29 X-25-52-S

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Radiator assembly 30 66 431 02-S

(Includes 2-26) 31 66 072 O2-S

Bracket, right kidney 32 66 146 09-S

Bracket, solenoid 33 66 086 05-S

Screw, hex. hd. M6xl.0xlO

(2) 34 66 146 08-S

Bracket, left kidney 35 25 237 11-S

Bracket, =Z" 36 66 326 09-S

Screw, (3) 37 66 153 01-S

Bracket, "Z" 38 45 155 01-S

Bracket, tie 39 66 393 Ol-S

Cooler assembly, right 40 M-651020-S

Nut, hex. lock M6xl.0 (4)

Cooler assembly, left 41 M-639040-S

Clamp, spring (8)

Hose assembly, 19 mm 42 66 237 06-S

Hose, cooler 19 mm 43 66 123 01-S

Connector, T-Barb 44 66 237 07-S

Clamp, hose 1" 45 66 123 03-S

Screw, hex. hd. M6x1.0x16 46 66 203 01-S

(4) 47 66 065 01-S

Bracket, bottom 48 24 086 42-S

U-Clip (4)

Hose, inlet 23 mm

Hose, wire clamp

Hose, inlet 19 mm

Neck, filler

Cap, pressure

Clip, lower radiator hose

Nut, hex. lock M6xl.0

Washer, plain 1/4"

DESCRIPTION

Sleeve, intake manifold

Stud, radiator support

Plate, right core block-off

Screw, hex. cap M6xl.0xl0

(4)

Plate, left core block-off

Clamp, hose (2)

Hose, by-pass

O-Ring

Connector, hose

Pump assembly, water

Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x20 (5)

Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x40

Clamp, water pump outlet

Hose, crossover

Clamp, water jacket

Tube, crossover

Belt, water pump

Bottle, overflow

Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x16 (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

25 454 03-S Tie, wire (3)

66 454 01-S Tie, wire - lower radiator

hose

66 782 01 Miniblock

66 755 01-S Gasket Set

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING -_ .CUT-

GUIDE TH_

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For repair of carry-in products like vacuums, lawn equipment, and

electronics, call for the nearest Sears Parts and Repair Center.

1-800-488-1222 Any'm_, dayor night(U.S.A.only)

www.searsJ_11

For the replacement parts, accessories and owner's manuals

that you need to do-it-yourself,call Sears PartsDirectSM!

1-800-366-PART 6a.m.-11 p.m., 7days aweek

(1-800-366-7278) (U.S_.only)

www.sears.co_rect

To purchase or inquire about a Sears Service Agreement

or Sears Maintenance Agreement:

1-800-827-6655 (u.s_) 1-800-361-6665 (Canada)

7 a.m.- 5 p.m.,CST,Mor_- Sat. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m.EST, M- F,4 p.m.Sat.

Para pedirsewk:_ de reparaci6na

domicilio,y pare.ordenarpiezas:

1-888-SU4-IOGAR_

(1-888-784-6427)

Au _ pourserviceen _:

1.8(XH.E-FOYERMc

(1-800-533-6_37)

www.sears.ca

® Registered Trademark / TMTrademark / SMService Mark of Sears, Roebuck and Co.

® Marca Registrada / TMMama de Fdbrica / SMMarca de Servicio de Sears, Roebuck and Co.

MCMarque de commerce / aD Marque d_pos_e de Sears, Roebuck and Co.

177812 Rev.6 8.23.01 RD Printed in U.S.A.

Craftsman 917275240 lawn tractor

Product's Documents

User Manual

Specifications

Craftsman 917275240 Questions and Answers

Related Products

Craftsman 917273900 lawn tractor

Craftsman 917287440 Lawn tractor 26.0HP. 54'' Mover Electric Start Automatic Transmission

Craftsman 917250551 Lawn Tractor

Craftsman 917276390 Lawn Tractor 18.0 HP, 42'' Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle

Craftsman 247203790 Lawn Tractor

Craftsman 917287320 Lawn Tractor 26.0 HR 54" Mower Electric Start Automatic Transmission