Craftsman 917271851 LAWN TRACTOR 21.0 HP, 42" Mower User Manual

Owner's Manual

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LAWN TRACTOR

21.0 HP, 42" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.271851

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This product has a low emission engine which operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II 60179 U.S.A.

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

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

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

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

Assembly/P re-Operation ....................... 8

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For your convenience, IN HOME warranty service will stillbe available after the first 30

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

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

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

productis within the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

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

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

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not 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 failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in

the owner's manual.

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

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

purchase date.

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

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

vary, from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co.,Dept.81"TWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

IMPORTANT: Th s cult ng machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions cou[e result n

serious injury or death.

_,Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!t BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

_1, CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

CAUTION: Tow onlythe 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. -13rescan lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

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 repro-

ductive harm.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead

and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive

harm. Wash hands after handling.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

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 absolutely

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 unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a large

pementage of riding mower-related

injuries. These operators should

evaluate their ability to operate the riding

mower safely enough to protect them-

selves and others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. 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.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-

control and tipover accidents, which can re-

sult in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. If you cannot back up

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

mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommenda-

tions 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 necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

III. 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.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be 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 obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline 3.5

Capacity and Unleaded and

Type: Regular

Oil Type SAE 30

API-SF-SJ): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

2il Capacity: 4.0 Pints

3park Plug: Champion RC12YC

'_Gap: .030")

)round Speed (MPH):

Forward: 1st 1.2

2nd 1.5

3rd 2.4

4th 3.5

5th 4.8

6th 5.3

Reverse: 1.5

"ire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging 3 Amps Battery

System: 5 Amps Headlights

Battery: Amp/Hr: 28

Min. CCA: 230

Case Size: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER 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 operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service

center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Steering

Wheel Insert

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

Steering Wheel

(1) Locknut 1/2-20

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Locknut 1/4-28

_ Steering Wheel

Adapter Steering

Boot

Steering

Extension

Shaft

Seat

(1) Washer

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

_(1) Knob

Keys

(2) Keys

For Future Use

Slope Sheet

Video Cassette

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

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

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

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

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

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means when you are in the

operating position (seated behind the

steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts boxes from carton.

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

all four corners of carton, and lay

panels flat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 1/4 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut

securely to 10-12 ft. Ibs torque.

2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

4. Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

5. Position steering wheel so cress bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

6. Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex

nut and tighten securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

8. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: 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).

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor,

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3, Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolts are positioned over the

large slotted holes in pan.

4, Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolts in slots and pull seat

towards rear oftractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down,

8. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Flat Washer

Adjustment

Knob "--_ _

Shoulder Bolts

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

5. Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear

of other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

lO.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

1. Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

2. Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

3. Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

Deflector

Shield

Mulcher

Plate

Latch

Hooks

_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower, Raise and hold shield

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place, Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

section 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.

/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).

,/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 muted properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following

important items:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

#" Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

I'- ;I

BA'I-i'ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

FAST SLOW

Ol k

OVE_,_MP[

UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

_(_) ATrACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Choke

Throttle

Attachment IgnitionSwitch Light Switch

Position

Clutch Lever

Ammeter ..... _. .

Lever

Plunger

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake , .

Pedal

Height

Adjustment

Lever

Brake Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the

headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/

brake pedal into the brake position.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used for

starting and controlling engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a

cold engine.

Theoperationof anytractorcan resultinforeign objects thrown into

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

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

spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the

way clown and hold.

2. Pull parking brake lever up and

release pressure from clutch/brake

pedal. Pedal should remain in brake

position. Make sure parking brake will

hold tractor secure.

Choke

Attachment Clu_h Lever

=Engaged"Position

IgnitionKey

Clutch/

Pedal

"Disengaged"

Position Position

Parking Brake

ed"

Position

Gearshift

Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal all the way down.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position

and remove key. Always remove key

when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "STOP" will

cause the battery to discharge and go

dead.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

A(_,CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position.

TO USE THROI"rLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

2. Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

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

measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are 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: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See 'q'O ADJUST MOWER CUFFING

HEIGHT" in this section of manual).

2. With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in

appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/

8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and

tighten securely.

3. Repeat for opposite side, installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment

hole.

Gauge Wheel

Mounting

Bracket

3/8-16

Shoulder

3/8 Wash1

Gauge

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

_I_CAUTION" Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Lift

Lever High Position

Clutch Lever

Position

Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

A(_CAUTION- Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move gearshift leverto Istgear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (6) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

14etc.) •

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER A'n'ACH-

MENTS

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. Tires 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. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If neces-

sary, add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See the oil

viscosity chart in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do

not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

,_CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help

_Ucre good cold weather starting.

AUTION: Alcohol blended fuels

(called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which

leads to separation and formation of

acids 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.

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. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

3. Move attachment clutch to disen-

gaged position.

4. Move throttle control to fast position

5. Pull choke control out for a cold

engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starling, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

6. Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to start position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for

more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke control

in, wait a few minutes and try again. If

engine still does not start, pull the

choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute

using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

below)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to

push the choke control in small steps

allowing the engine to accept small

changes in speed and load, until the

choke control is fully in. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly. This may require an engine

warm-up period from several seconds

to several minutes, depending on the

temperature.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

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

or in cold temperatures(below32 F)the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance (see

"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual).

MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "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 already been

cut. Have the cut area to the right of the

tractor. This will result in a more even

distribution of clippings and more

uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making left hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the

second to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as

the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine

(blade) speed as this will provide the

best recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the

early afternoon. At this time the grass

has dried and the newly cut area will

not be exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower

cutting height so that the mower cuts oft

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy grass,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow

MAX 1/3

• Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpendicu-

lar to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn.

c.o_o_tioo

Check Tim pressure

T I Check Operator Presence and

Intedock Systems I_

; Check for Loose Fasteners I_ Ik/5 V p

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _s

' T Lubrication Chart If

0 Check Battery Level 1_4

R clean Battery and Terminals If ll_

Check Transaxle Cooling V

Check V-Belts I1_

Check Engine Oil Level ll_ I_

ChangeEngineOil(w_ oilfilter) fl/'_,= If

E Change Engine (341(without oil filter) ll_l,=

N cleanAir Filter

G Clean Air Bereen

NI Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester if

E Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) Ik_l.

Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_ 2

Replace Spark Plug I//

Replace Air Filter Paper Ca_r;dge V'_

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change mole often when operating under a heavy load or

in high ambkJnt temperatures,

2 - Service more often when operahng In dirty or dusty conditions.

3 - Rep_ce b_ades more oftett when mowing i_ sandy soil

4 - Not requinsd if equipped with maintenance-free batteP/.

5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 fL-]bs, maximum,

DO not Overtighten,

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

prop.er air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

(_ Spindle _) Spindle

Zerk Zerk

_)Front Wheel Wheel

Rearing Rearing Zerk

Zerk

_)Engine

,--, i shift

.... _ _---" Pivots

(DSAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL

_)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

_)REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE"

SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

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

17sparingly.

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 ad-

justed. (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 dW

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.

2. Remove blade bolt, lock washer and

flat washer securing blade.

3. Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer

and flat washer in exact order as

shown.

5. Tighten bolt securely (27-35 R. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade B heat

treated.

Mandrel As§embly

Trailing _ Blade ._

Edge Up 7"_'='_ _ Center_ _

Flatwas %L-

Look_._ _"_', &Star

Washer _-_ "_

_Blade Bolt (Gradel "_'_

*A Grade 8 heat treated boltcan be identified

by six lineson the bolt head,

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need

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

balancer. (When using a cone bal-

ancer, 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.

518"

Center Hole

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger wig 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 BAI-FERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

1. Remove terminal guard.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATIERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF-SJ.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

0 30 32 40 60 80

-=o -_0 _ 1'o _o

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OiL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when

used above 32°R Check your engine oil

level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year ifthe

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. 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 end of drain

valve and install the drain tube onto

the fitting.

Oil Drain Valve

Closed

and

Locked

Position

YellowCa

Drain Tube

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

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

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace

the cap onto the end of the drain

valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. For accurate reading,

tighten dipstick cap securely onto the

tube before removing dipstick. Keep

oil at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten

cap onto the tube securely when

finished.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

1. Remove knobs and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

3. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

4. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace

pre-cleaner.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

1. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

2. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover

and secure with knobs.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-

tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cartridge.

Knobs

Cove-_r _ ridge

Foam _

Pre-Cleane_

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due

to overheating.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could

create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. 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 shortened

20 engine life.

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY

SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

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

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

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

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Roll belt oft engine pulley.

4. Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5. Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out

of bracket.

6. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

7. Disconnect suspension arms from

rear deck brackets by removing

retainer springs.

8. Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring Into square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment lift lever to its

highest position.

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to right side of tractor.

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4. Connect front links to mower deck and

secure with retainer springs.

5. Connect suspension arms to rear

deck brackets and secure with

retainer springs.

6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket and secure with retainer

spring.

7. Push clutch cable housing guide into

bracket, slide collar onto guide and

secure with large retainer spring.

8. Install belt onto engine pulley.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch

Retainer

Anti-Swa,

Springs

(Both Sides)

Housing Guide Bracket

Large Retainer Spring

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING

Adjustthe mowerwhiletractoris parked

on levelgroundordriveway.Makesure

tiresare properlyinflated(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.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on

both sides of mower should be the

same or within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

Bottomedge of Bottom edge of

mower to _ mower to

ground k__ ground

A_-T _Ground LineV f-FA

Suspension Arm

Lift Link

Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut =E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns. The two front

links must remain equal in length.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut =F' against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

_° • v°

_ Mandrel

Both Front LinksShould be Equal in Length

Nut

Tru

"E"

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

manual).

2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

3. Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Work belt around both mandrel

pulleys and idler pulleys

2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower"

in this section of this manual).

Mandrel

Idler

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear on a level dry concrete or

paved surface, then brake must be

adjusted.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

Jam Nut

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt

and position of all belt guides and

keepers.

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

3. Remove belt downward from around

engine pulley.

4. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

5. Remove belt from center span keeper

and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Carefully work new belt down be-

tween transaxle belt keepers and onto

the input pulley.

2. Slide belt into the center span keeper.

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll

around the top groove of engine

pulley.

4. Install belt through stationary idler and

clutching idler.

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides and keep-

ers.

6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL

MOWER" in this section of manual).

Engine Pulley--

Clutching Idlerf"

Stationary er

Transaxle

Pulley_

2:3

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when

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

gate) position. The adjustment is preset at

the factory; however, if adjustment is

needed, proceed as follows:

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

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel.

3. Position the gear shift lever in the

neutral (N) position.

4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble with

crossbars horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage

has occurred to affect the front wheel toe-

in or camber, contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheels have a square key - Do not

lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle.

Insert square key.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

dng securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks,

purchase and use tire sealant from

Sears. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washem

Retaining

Axle

Cover

Square Key J

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

RNING: Lead-acid battedes

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

"BATTERY" 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 system. The other vehicle

must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect one end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

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

against tractor chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of

fully charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable (D) to good chassis ground,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

Battery Battery

REPLACING BATTERY

_WARNING: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, 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

8. Close terminal access doors.

9. Close hood.

Hex Bolt

Keps Nut

Terminal ...

Access _.._- .Y ;

Door :_

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 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood

at sides, tilt toward engine and lift off

of tractor.

4. When replacing hood, be sure to

reconnect the headlight wire connec-

tor.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

Terminal

Guard

Cable

,Negative

(Black)

Cable

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devices and systems, which

are being done at the customers expense,

may be performed by any non-road engine

repair establishment or individual. Warranty

repairs must be performed by an authorized

engine manufacturer's service outlet

TO ADJUST THRO'R'LE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

2. Check that swivel is against stop. If it

is not, loosen cable clamp screw and

pull cable back until swivel is against

stop. Tighten cable clamp screw

securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

1. With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

2. Loosen knob and remove cover

assembly from air cleaner.

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

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

4. Replace air cleaner cover assembly

and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your

engine does not operate propedy due to

suspected carburetor problems, take your

tractor to an authorized service center for

repair and/or adjustment.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact a Sears or other qualified

service center,, which has proper equip-

ment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Stop

Swivel Clamp

Screw

Clamp Scre_

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or ifthe

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

A(_CAUTION: 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 Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATrERY

• 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 BATI-ERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage. Also,

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to start 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 conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE

Will not start

Hard to start

Enginewiil not

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment

10. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

Bad spark plug. 4.

Dirty air filter. 5.

Dirty fuel filter. 6.

Water in fuel. 7.

Dirty air filter. 1.

Bad spark plug. 2.

Weak or dead battery. 3.

Dirty fuel filter. 4.

Stale or dirty fuel. 5.

Loose or damaged wiring. 6.

Carburetor out of adjustment. 7.

Engine valves out of 8.

adjustment.

Clutch/brake pedal not 1.

Replace spark plug.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

10.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center,

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace

battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Depress clutch/brake

depressed.

2. Attachmentclutchis

engaged.

3. Weak ordead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition

switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run

when operator

leaves seat with

with attachment

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

2. Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3.

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter. 4.

5. Low oil level/didy oil. 5.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6.

7. Dirty fuel filter. 7.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8.

9. Water in fuel. 9.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Didy/clogged muffler.

t3.Loose or damaged widng.

14.Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged pad(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety 1.

presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1.

2. Mower deck not level. 2.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, 3.

and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel. 4.

5. Clogged mower deck vent 5.

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

Clean/replace air filter.

Check oil level/change oil.

Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refill tank with fresh

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 widng.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged pads.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

Level mower deck.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

Replace blade mandrel.

Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Mowerbladeswill 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction,

not rotate mechanism,

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

drive belt.

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

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

Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow,

discharge

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4] Mower deck not level.

Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

Headlight(s) not 1.

working 2.

(if so equipped) 3.

Battery will not 1.

charge 2.

Engine "backfires" 1.

when turning

engine"OFF"

Switch is "OFF".

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

Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

Faulty altemator.

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.

, Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

SCHEMATIC

BATTERY

RED

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

WHITE

)G At(

IGNITION

SWITCH

FUSE

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CLUTCH/ BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

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STARTER

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GROUNDING

BL*CK (CLUTCH OFF) I _'G_'_'_'_

(OPTIONAL) k O SPARK

',-_UEL; [ UNIT _ (2 PLUGS ON

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1 . _ _ _y=s_, _'_o__"_ _==_c,_0,

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FUEL _H-LI_.__=i__O-LENOiD P_O , '

(IF SO EQUIPPED

, L_G SVS_MotrmuT ALTERNATOR

sAup^c• _ REM DIODE t

IGNITION SWITCH

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

BROWN __t

HEADLIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

ELECTRICAL

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT 28 AMP

2 74760412 BoltHex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4

8 7603J Case Battery

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

11 150109 Hoiddown Battery Front Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4

16 176138 Switch, Interlock Push-In

21 175688 Harness Ught Socket 0N/4152j)

22 4152J Bulb Light #1156

24 4799J Cable Battery

25 146148 Cable Battery

26 175158 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut KepsHex 1/4-20 Unc

28 145491 CableGround

29 121305X Switch Seat

30 175566 SwitchIgn

33 140403 KeyMoldedCraftsman

40 179720 Hamess Ign

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

42 131563 CoverTerminal

43 178861 Solenoid

45 121433X AmmeterRectangular 6Amp

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop

55 17490508 Screw Thdro]5/16-18 x 1/2

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

CHASSISANDENCLOSURES

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166

219

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 174619 ChassisAssembly

2 176554 D_

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

5 155272 BumperHncd/Dash

9 168337X013 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt, Caniage 3/8-16xl

11 174996 Panel, Dash, LH.

13 172105X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

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

17 174330X558 Hood Assembly

18 126938X BumperHood

20 180679 Plate Mtg Battery FuelTank

23 124028X Bushing,Snap, Nylon, Fuel Une

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

26 $10541437 Locknut,Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 Unc

28 175049 Gdlle/I.ensAsm

29 174331)(599 Lens,Grille

30 175692X558 Fend/Ftrast

31 139976 Bracket,FenderSupport

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

38 175710 Pivot Bracket Assembly

39 174714 Bracket Pivot Laser

58 174930 Air Duct P/LB&S

60 S_07 BoltRdhd Sqnk3/8-16 UNC x3/4

64 154798 DashLowerSTLT

74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC

114 158112 Keeper BeltRear LhStl

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

142 175702 Plate ReinforcementSTLT

143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

144 175582 BracketPnt FootrestSTLT

145 156524 RodPivotChassis/Hood

159 155123X428 Cupholder

166 164863 Screw HwhdHi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

206 170165 BoltShoulder5/16-18 "1-1"

207 17670508 Screw Thdrol5/16-18 x1/2

208 17670608 Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 1/2

211 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock

212 175143 Insert Lens Reflective

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

- - 5479J Plug Button

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgivenin U. S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271851

GROUNDDRIVE

26 27

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 ........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) 64

Peerless206-545C 65

2 146682 Spdng, Retum, Brake 66

3 123666X Pulley,Transaxle 70

4 12000028 Ring,Retainer 74

5 121520X Strap,Torque 75

6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 76

8 165866 RodShifterFenderSTLT 77

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 78

11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 79

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8 80

14 10040400 Washer LockHvy Helical 81

16 73800500 Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18 82

18 STD523710 BoltFinHex3/8-16UNCx1Gr5 83

19 STD541437 Nut 84

21 106933X Knob 85

22 130804 Rod, Brake 89

24 STD541237 Nut 90

25 106888X Spring,Brake Rod 96

26 STD551037 Washer 112

27 STD561210 Pin 113

28 175765 Rod,Parking Brake 116

29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 120

30 169592 Bracket,Transaxle 145

32 TD523107 Bolt 150

34 175578 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal 151

35 120183X Beadng,Nylon 156

36 STD551062 Washer 158

37 STD571810 Roll Pin 159

38 179114 Pulley,Composite, Flat 161

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

41 175556 Keeper, Belt, Idler 163

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

48 154407 BellcrankClutch Gmd Dry Stl 165

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 166

50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3/6-16 x 1-1/2 168

51 STD541437 Nut CrownLock3/8-16 UNC 169

52 STD541431 Nut CrownLock5/16-18 UNC 170

53 105710X Link, Clutch 197

55 105709X Spdng, ClutchReturn 198

56 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 202

57 130801 V-Belt, GroundDrive 212

59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span

61 17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

63 175410 Pulley,Engine

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

STD551143 Washer

154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine,FooI-Procf

134683 Guide, Mower DriveBelt, R.H.

137057 Spacer, Axle

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

STD581075 E-Ring

123583X Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/.1865

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

STD580025 KeyWoodruff

145090 Ann, Shift

165592 ShaftAsm CrossTapered 650 20

165711 Spdng,Torsion

19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

166231 LinkTransaxla

150360 NUt,Nylock

158391X428 Console, Shift,STLT

124346X Nut, Self-Thding,Wsh Hd 1/4

STD(_4003 Retainer Spring 1"

19091210

127285X

72140608

739006OO

74490540

175456

19133210

166002

165589

165494

721404O6

73680400

74780416

19091010

165623

16688O

165492

165580

178394

169613

169593

72110614

145212

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge

StrapTorque 90 Degrees

Bolt Rdhd Sqnask 3/8-16 x 1

Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16

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

SpacerRetainer

Washer 15/32 x2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted5/161Dx 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount

HubTapered Flange ShiftLt

BoltRdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x3/4 Gr.5

Nut Crownlock1/4-20 Unc

BoltHax Fin 1/4-20Unc x 1 Gr5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

BoltShoulder5/16-18 x ,561

Plate Fastening Lt

Keeper BeltTransaxle Gear

NylinerSnap-In

Washer Nyliner

BoltCarr. SH 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5

Nut Hex Fig. Lock

NOTE: All componentdimensions givenin U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

STEERING

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

STEERING

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 139768 SteeringWheel

2 175131 Axle Assembly

3 169840 Spindle Assembly,L.H.

4 169839 SpindleAssembly, R.H.

5 6266H Beadng,Race. Thrust, Hardened

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

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

8 12000029 Ring,Klip

9 3366R Beadng,SteeringColumn

10 175121 Dmglink

11 STD551137 Washer, Lock

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

13 136518 Spacer, Bearing, Axle

15 145212 Nut, Hexflange Lock

17 180641 Shaft Assembly,Steering

26 126847X Bushing,Link,Drag

28 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 718x 16 Gauge

29 17060612 Screw 3/6-16 x 3/4

30 STD561210 Pin

32 130465 Rod,Tie

36 155099 Bushing,Steedng

37 152927 Screw

38 139769 Insert, SteeringWheel

39 19183812 Washer 9/16 ID c2-3/80D 12 Ga.

40 STD541537 GdpcoNut

41 100711L Adaptor,SteedngWheel

42 145054X428 Boot, Steedng Shaft

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

44 180640 Extension Shaft Steedng

46 121232X Cap, Spindle

47 6855M Fitting,Grease

51 73540400 Nut Crownlock1/4-28

54 71130420 BoltHex 1/4-28 Unf x 1-1/4 Gr, 8

65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle

67 72140618 BoltRDHD SQNK 3/6-16 x 2-1/4

68 169827 Axle, Brace

71 175146 SteedngAsm

82 169835 BracketSusp Chassis Front

85 133835 FastnerChdstmasTree

88 175118 Boltshoulder7116-20

91 175553 ClipSteering

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgivenin U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

ENGINE

31 33

39 33

I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

ENGINE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170546 Control,Throt Paddle

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

3 ...... Engine,B&S, (See Breakdown)No.407777-0167-E1

4 149723 MufflerExhaust

5 159955 Exhaust Asm. Left

6 160589 Exhaust Asm. Right

7 138129 ClampTube DoubleEngine

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

10 162797 Heat ShieldLt

13 16.5391 Gasket, Muffler

14 148456 Tube Drain OilEasy

16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

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

23 169837 Shield,Brn/DbrGuard

25 145996 ControlChoke

26 73920600 Nut Keps3/8-24 Unf

29 137180 Arrestor, Spark

31 157103 Tank, Fuel

32 161696 Cap FuelGuage

33 123487X Clamp,Hose

34 106082X SpacerPad

37 8543R Line,Fuel

38 148315 Plug,Oil Drain Easy

39 109227X Pad Idler

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

62 10040500 Washer Lock5/16

72 71070512 Screw Hex HdCap 5/16-18 x 3/4

81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Starter Nut

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,271851

SEATASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

180597 Seat

180166 Bracket, Pivot, Seat

71110616 Bolt

19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge

145006 Clip,Push-In Hinged

STD541437 Nut

124181X Spring, Seat

17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge

180186 Pan, Seat

166369 Knob Seat

121246X Bracket, Switch Mounting

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 121248X Bushing,Snap

14 72050412 Bolt,Cardage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

15 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88

16 121250X Spdng

17 123976)( Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5

21 171852 Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

22 STD541431 Nut

24 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga.

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions givenin U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

DECALS

8 7

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156439

2 181568

3 177278

4 177279

5 177253

6 133644

7 182094

8 181417

9 163204

11 156368

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal, Fender Danger Seare 13 146046

Decal,Engine 15 160396

Decal,Hood, R.H. 19 138047

Decal,Hood, L.H. 20 172331

Decal,Hood Side 21 179128

Decal,Maintenance 22 149516

Decal,LowerDash - - 138311

Decal,Rplcmnt - - 165800X428

Decal, Fender,Craftsman Gold - - 165799X428

Decal, Fender STLT Oper Inst F_JS - - 183214

- - 183215

DESCRIPTION

Decal, V-Belt Dr SchTractor

Decal, Mower DriveSchematic

Decal, BatteryDiehardSears

Decal, Deck Sears

Decal, Deck

Decal, Battery

Decal, Uft Handle

PadFootrestLH STLT

PadFootrestRH STLT

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual,Spanish

WHEELS AND TIRES

KEY

NO.

1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106222X Tire, Front

4 59904 Tube, FrontTire

(Not Provided,Service Item Only)

5 106732X427 Rim, Front

6 2781-1 Fitting,Grease (FrontWheel Only)

7 9040:-I Bearing, Flange (FrontWheel

Only)

8 106108X427 Rim,Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear

10 7152J Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided,Service Item Only)

11 104757X428 Cap, Axle

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1inch = 25.4 mm

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.271851

LIFTASSEMBLY

19 I

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 LiftLever Inner Wire Assembly

2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift

3 105767X Pin, Groove

4 12(X)0002 E-Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge

6 120183X Bearing,Nylon

7 125631X Gdp, Handle,Fluted

8 122365X Button,Plunger,Red

11 139865 Link, Lift, L.H.

12 139866 Link, Lift, R.H.

13 STD6240_B RetainerSpring

15 173288 Link,Front

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

17 165689 Trunnion

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

19 139868 Arm, Suspension,Rear

20 163552 RetainerSpdng

31 169865 Bearing, Pvt, Lift

32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271851

MOWERDECK

106_ 102 103 1/05

i 16

23 24

_.18

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 165892

2 STD533107

3 138017

4 16546O

5 STD624008

6 178024

8 85O857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 134149

13 137645

14 128774

15 110485X

16 174493

18 72140505

19 132827

20 159770

21 STD541431

23 177563

24 105304X

25 123713X

26 110452X

27 t30968X428

28 19111016

29 131491

30 173984

31 129963

32 153535

33 178342

34 S_17

36 131494

37 STD551037

40 STD541437

44 140088

45 STD624003

46 137729

48 133944

49 174284

50 131340

51 STD541410

52 139888

53 131845

54 133943

55 155O46

56 165723

59 141043

Mower Deck Assembly,42" 67 149846

Bolt 68 144959

Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 92 STD541437

Front 101 136420

Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 102 71081010

RetainerSpring 103 19061216

Bar Sway Deck 104 STD551110

Bolt,Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 105 160793

Washer, Lock 106 2029J

Washer, Hardened 111 179292

Blade,Mulching 112 179293

Shaft Assembly,Mandrel, Vented 113 17060510

Housing,Mandml, Vented 114 STD541431

Bearing,Ball,Mandrel 115 72110505

Stripper,Mower Deck 116 489614

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8 117 165746

Bolt,Shoulder 118 73930600

Baffle, Vortex 119 STD551037

NutCrownlock5/16-18 UNC 129 19131312

Bracket, Deflector 130 STD523710

Cap, Sleeve

Spdng, Torsion,Deflector 131 STD533710

Nut, Push 142 165890

Shield, Deflector 143 157109

Washer 11/32x5/8x16Ga. 144 158634

Rod,Hinge 145 165888

ScrawThdmlWasher Head 146 171977

Washer, Spacer 147 131335

Pulley,Mandrel 148 169022

Nut,Toplock,Flanged 149 165898

Bolt 150 19091216

Pulley, Idler, Flat 151 169670

Washer 13/32 x13/16 x16 152 169676

Gauge 153 169674

NutCrownlock3/6-16 UNC 154 16£675

Guard, Mandrel, L.H. 155 169671

Retainer 156 169672

Screw, Thd. Rofl 1/4-20 x 5/8 157 169669

Washer, Hardened 158 17720408

RollerAssembly,Cam Follower 159 STD533717

Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 - * 130794

Locknut

Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake - - 169583

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

Guard,TUV idler

DESCRIPTION

KnobCustom Oval

V-Belt

Nut

MulcherCover

Screw Pan HD Phillip10-24 x5/8

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut,Weld

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H.

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.

Screw 3/8-16x .625

NUt,Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 5/8

Bolt, Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

NUt,Centadock 3/8-16

Washer 3/8 x7/8 x 14 Gauge

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

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

Gr. 5

Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk3/8-t6UNC x 1

Arm SpringBrake Mower

Bracket Arm Idler 42"

Keeper Belt42"Clutch Cable

Pulley IdlerFlat

BoltCarriage Idler

Spring Extension

Spring ReturnIdler

RetainerSpringYellowZinc

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 15 Ga.

Bracket Clutch

Cable Clutch42 In

Washer Flat 3/8" Type B

Spring Retainer

Spring Retention Lever

Spacer

RodClutch

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

BoltRdhd Sqn 3/6-16Unc x 1-3/4

MandrelAssembly(Includes

Housing, Shaft and Shaft

Hardwareonly-Pulleynot included)

ReplacementMower, Complete

NOTE: All componentdimensions givenin U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER917.271851

PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER206-545C

0 _ 71B

157

NUMBERS H

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 772147 Transaxle Cover 39 786026 DowelPin

2 780086A Needle Bearing5/8" 40 792076A FlatWasher

3 770128 Transa)deCase .312 ID x .059W

4 776395 Countershaft 41A 790079 Brake Lever

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

6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"

6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 43 79_075 Lcoknut5 1 16 - 24

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

8 792180 Shift Key 45 786066 Spacer .2625 x 1.0

8A 792047 Woodruff Key#9 46 786086 Brake Lever Bracket

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

10 784378 Shift Rod &Fork 48 774691 Axle (16 - 1 / 2" long)

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

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

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

(Include. 14) 52 778352 Spur Gear (19 teeth)

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

(Include. 13) 54 778346 Spur Gear (15 tceth)

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

17 786188 DrivePin 57 778337 Spur Gear (13 teeth)

18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 58 7783.53 Spur Gear (17 teeth)

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

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

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

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

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

26 792125 RetainingRing(pkg of 2) 66 776422 Input Shaft

27 792035 RetainingRing 67 776396 Shifter & Brake Shaft

28 788040 Retaining Ring 69 792170 Retaining Ring

29 780072 Thrust Washer 70 786157 Spacer .990

.627 ID x .631W 71 788069 Square Cut Ring

29A 780160 ThrustWasher 71B 788092 "O"Ring

.762 ID x .031W 76 780090 FlatWasher

29B 780051 ThrustWasher 1.128 ID x .059W

,762 ID x .031W 77 788078A Inverted Retaining Ring

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

30 780108 CupWasher 82 7783,33 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13

1.127 ID x .032W teeth)

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

(Use As Needed) 85 792154 OilFill Plug

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

.750 ID x .062W 150 788093A LiquidGasket RTV Silicone

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

34 780194 Bushing.563 180 730229A Gear Oil80W90

35 780193 FlangedBushing5/8" ID 900 794712 ReplacementMST

35A 780197 FlangedBushing.751 206-545CTransaxla

36 790075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkgof 2) U.S. inches 1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.271851

BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER407777,TYPENUMBER0167-E1

5251

447

750_

3O4

146

741

44:1A_ 53i

447A

6170 51A_

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0167-E1

_. :_ 2,,.= _ _!

-__,,][-__, _ ._,.1o_ L_' '_"'

51 987 -- -

1123_ 276_ 104 _ 11230

1124 _ 105_

633_

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

1123_ 1124_ _30

118f

1_oe

1127 ,I,_

276 O

,J_/i i

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777, TYPE NUMBER 0167-E1

,,Y

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

789 573

197

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

_ s'_ 27_O2o

691_ 883

12_ 524842943(__ _ 1022_

697

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

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

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 690231 Cylinder Assembly 137 690994

2 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 141 499807

Side) 142 499808

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

4 697473 Sump-Engine 150 690995

5 693998 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 160 690996

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

7 690962 *+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 165 693148

8 499601 Breather Assembly 187 691050

9 690937 • Gasket-Breather

10 690960 Screw (Breather Assembly) 187A 691049

11 690942 Tube-Breather 188 690960

12 690945 • Gasket-Crankcase 192 690083

13 690360 Screw (Cylinder Head) 197 690960

15 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 209 691018

16 691046 Crankshaft 211 691019

20 690947 • SeaI-Oil(PTO Side) 212 695238

22 694966 Screw (Engine Sump) 213 691021

23 691054 Flywheel 216 691022

24 222698 Key-Flywheel 219 696376

25 499588 Piston Assembly (Standard) 220 690412

25 499589 Piston Assembly (.010" 222 691023

Oversize) 227 691048

25 499590 Piston Assembly (.020" 231 690718

Oversize) 240 691035

25 499591 Piston Assembly (.030" 250 690957

Oversize) 252 690956

26 499604 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 265 691024

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

Oversize) 276 690997°1_+

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

Oversize) 304 695277

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

Oversize) 309 691262

27 690975 Lock-Piston Pin 310 691263

28 690229 Pin-Piston 311 497608

29 499583 Rod-Connecting 332 691059

32 690976 Screw(Connecting Rod) 333 691060

33 499596 Valve-Exhaust 334 691061

34 499597 Valve-Intake 337 691043

35 690963 Spring-Valve (Intake) 358 694012

36 690963 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 363 691062

40 690964 Retainer-Valve 383 690966

42 499586 Keeper-Valve 385 690960

45 690977 Tappet-Valve 387 808656

46 690978 Camshaft 404 690442

48 692714 Short Block 418 690999

(445777-0112-E2 Replacement Engine) 445 499486

50 695241 Manifold-Intake 447 691003

51 690949,1a+ Gasket-Intake 447A 690960

51A 690950° O:1:Gasket-Intake 467 691008

53 690951 Stud (Carburetor) 474 696459

54 695240 Screw (Intake Manifold) 505 691029

73 691055 Screen-Rotating 510 497606

74 691057 Screw (Rotating Screen)

75 691056 Washer (Flywheel)

89 690283 Plug-Oil

95 690718 Screw (Throttle Valve)

98 499802 Kit-Idle Speed

104 690984 _ Pin-Float Hinge

105 690985 _ Valve-Float Needle

108 690986 Valve-Choke

117 690232 IZI Jet-Main (Standard)

118 690989 Jet-Main (High Altitude)

121 499811 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul

126 499804 Carburetor

130 690993 Valve-Throttle

131 499805 Kit-Threttle Shaft

133 499806 Float-Carburetor

135 499803 Tube-Fuel Transfer

RPM Settings:

Included

358

O Included

No. 121

:1: Included

No. 977

+ Included

1095

DESCRIPTION

O$ Gasket-Float Bowl

Kit-Choke Shaft

Nozzle-Carburetor

Key-Timing

_:1: Gasket-Nozzle

Retainer-Solenoid

•+ Gasket-Air Cleaner

Nut (Ring Gear)

Line-Fuel (Cut to Required

Length)

Line-Fuel (Molded)

Screw (Control Bracket)

Adjuster-Rocker Arm

Screw (Back Plate)

Spring-Governor

Spring-Governed Idle

Link-Throttle

Bracket-Choke Control

Link-Choke

Gear-Governor

Washer (Govemor Lever)

Bracket-Control

Lever-Governor Control

Screw (Choke Valve)

Filter-Fuel

Retainer-Breather

Collector-Oil

Clamp-Casing

Screw (Casing Clamp)

Washer-Sealing

Screw (Dipstick Tube)

Housing-Blower

Screw (Blower Housing)

Motor-Starter

Bolt-Starter Motor

Brush Set

Nut (Flywheel)

Armature-Magneto

Screw (Magneto Armature)

Sparkplug

Set-Engine Gasket

Flywheel Puller

Wrench-Spark Plug

Screw (Fuel Pump)

Pump-Fuel

Washer (Governor Crank)

Plate-Carburetor

Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge

Screw (Air Guide Cover)

Knob-Air Cleaner

Alternator

Nut (Governor Control Lever)

Drive-Starter

Low Speed: 1900-2100

High Speed: 3000-3200

in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No.

in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.

in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key.

in Valve Overhaul Kit, Key. No.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.271851

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 407777,TYPE NUMBER0167-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

513 692024 Clutch-Drive 883 690970 ,+ Gasket-Exhaust

523 691036 Dipstick 914 691127 Screw (Rocker Cover)

524 691032 • Seal-Dipstick Tube 918 694000 Hose-Vacuum

525 891037 Tube-Dipstick 929 695239 Screw (Choke Control

544 691262 Armature-Starter Bracket)

(Service with 691262 Starter 929A 691003 Screw (Choke Control

Motor) Bracket)

552 690552 Bushing-Governor Crank 943 890589 • SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump

552A 890553 Bushing-Governor Crank Cover)

562 690311 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 947 499809 Solenoid-Fuel

573 691009 Plate-Back 965 499613 Cover-Oil Pump

601 95162 Clamp-Hose 967 272638 Filter-Pre Cleaner

615 690317 Retainer-Governor Shaft 968 499788 Cover-Air Cleaner

816 891045 Crank-Governor 975 499810 Bowl-Float

617 691917 SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 977 499812 Gasket Set-Carburetor

628 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket) 987 691000 O_ Seal-Throttle Shaft

633 690998 O:1: Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft 1005 691243 Fan-Flywheel

835 66538 Boot-Sparkplug 1017 690770 Screen-Oil Pump

654 690958 Nut (Carburetor) 1019 690103 Kit-Label

668 691215 Spacer 1022 690971 ,+ Gasket-Rocker Cover

672 690234 O:1: Gasket-Carburetor Plate 1023 499599 Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 1)

691 690657 ° Seal-Governor Shaft 1023A499600 Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 2)

695 693149 Screw (Ring Gear) 1024 499054 Pump-Oil

697 690372 Screw (Drive Cap) 1026 690981 Rod-Push (Steel)

703 691010 Clip 1026A690982 Rod-Push (Aluminum)

710 897474 Cover-Oil Filter 1029 690972 Arm-Rocker

718 690959 Pin-Locating 1035 691042 Shaft-Pump

726 499612 Gear-Ring 1036 695704 Label-Emission

741 690980 Gear-Timing 1051 691265 Ring-Retaining

742 690328 Retainer-ERing 1058 274794 Owner's Manual

750 691033 Screw (Oil Pump Cover) 1070 691058 Screw (Flywheel Fan)

783 693058 Gear-Pinion 1090 891293 Retainer-Brush

788 891039 Bracket-Fuel Pump 1095 694013 Kit-Valve Overhaul

789 695050 Harness-Wiring 1100 690973 Pivot-Rocker Arm

797 691029 Nut (Brush Retainer) 1119 691183 Screw (Alternator)

797A 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer) 1123 6909870 :_ SeaI-O Ring (Solenoid

798 690967 Screw(Rocker Arm) Retainer)

801 691283 Cap-Drive 1124 6909880 _: SeaI-O Ring (Fuel Transfer

802 691286 Cap-End Tube)

803 691262 Housing-Starter 1126 690991 Screw (Fuel Transfer Tube)

(Service with 691262 1127 690992 Screw (Float Bowl)

Starter Motor) 1128 690990 O Screw (Carburetor Nozzle)

842 691031 ° Seal-Dipstick/Tube 1169 693140 Screw (Carburetor Cover

847 499602 Dipstick/Tube Assembly Plate)

851 493880 TerminaI-Sparkplug 1280 697475 SeaI-O Ring (Oil Filter Cover)

855 691011 Adapter-Air

865 691012 Cover-Air Guide RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide High Speed: 3000-3200

885B 691015 Cover-Air Guide

868 890968 °+ Seal-Valve ° Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No.

358

0 Included in

No. 121

:_ Included in

No. 977

+ Included in

1095

Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.

Carburetor Gasket Set, Key.

Valve Overhaul Kit, Key. No.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

1. Fold this page along dotted line Indicated above.

2. Hold page before you so that Its left edge Is vertically parallel to s tree

trunk or other upright structure.

3. Sight across the fold in the direction of hill slope you want to measure.

4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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Craftsman 917271851 LAWN TRACTOR 21.0 HP, 42" Mower Electric Start 6 Speed Transaxle

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