Craftsman 917272420 18.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER User Manual

Owner's Manual

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272420

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

_ This product has a low emission engine which operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual,

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers toyour questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sear• Craft•man Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, I160179

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance.......................................18

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

while this product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 thirty (30) days of its

purchase date.

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

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

dwellings or in usage where profit is made.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

which may vary from state to state.

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

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

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

serious injury or death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, undemtand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starling.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as

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

picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and othem from

serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hotexhaust / engine parts and bum. Do

not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

up to occur.

Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you

cannot back up the slope or if you feel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope, if

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally 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

eaves 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 chiJdren. 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

• 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 ovedurn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles,

responsible adult,

• 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.

_.Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! 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.

,_lh CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

_. CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

,_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, chemicars known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3ASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

_,ND TYPE: REGULAR

DIL TYPE SAE 10W30(abova 32°F)

_PI-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5 PINTS

W/OFILTER: 4.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

GAP: .030")

GROUND FORWARD: 5.5

SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.4

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U 1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair thistractor.

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). Ifa 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 arraster for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service

center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Steering

Wheel Insert

I_(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

Steering _

Boot

Steering Wheel

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Locknut

5/16-18

_ Steering

Wheel Adapter

Seat

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18 x 1-1/4

Steering

Extension

Shaft

_(1) Washer

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

_(1) Knob

Slope Sheet

Keys

(2) Keys Video Cassette

For Future Use

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

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

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

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

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

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts cartons 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

A'n'ACH 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 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

4. Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

5. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

_ Insert

_ 3/8 Hex Bolt

3/8 LockWasher

_ LargeFlat

://_.\ Washer

SteeringF -_......_ SteedngBoot

Wheel _

Adapter_ _ ExtensionShaft

5/16 _ L / 5/16

J _ Hex Bolt

Locknut - "_

6. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt 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 tire

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

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).

Label

Battery

Door

Terminal

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 bolt is positioned over large

slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat

towards rear of tractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

, Seat

Seat Pan_ _

_"_"_ Shoulder

_::_3_ Bort

Flat

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmis-

sion (See "TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual).

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

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 oftractor is clear of

other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3. Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

4. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake,

5. Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

6. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

7. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

8. Release parking brake.

9. Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

10.Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place motion control lever

in neutral position,

11.Turn ignition key to "OFF" 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.

,_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.

J _! Mulcher

Plate

Shield

Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or 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. 1¢}

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.

V"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.

v'No remaining loose parts in carton.

V Battery is propedy prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

v'Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

vAIl tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

V"Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be property inflated

for leveling).

,/'Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/'Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

V"Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following

important items:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

v" Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

V"Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

V"It is important to purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first

time. Follow proper starting and

transmission purging instructions (See

"TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation

section of this manual).

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t

LIGHT

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKED

MOWER LIFT

_r_"lR N H L (®)_[

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment

Clutch Switch

Ammeter

Ignition Switch

Light Switch

Lift

Lever

Plunger

Throttle/Choke Attachment

Control _ LiftLever

Clutch/ Height

Brake Pedat Adjustment

Indicator

Froewheel

Control

Parking Brake Lever

MoUon Control

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards ofthe American

National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - 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.

MOTION CONTROL 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 - Turns the headlights on

and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/

brake pedal into the brake position.

TRRO'rFLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL-

Disengagages transmission for pushing

or slowly towing the tractor with the

engine off.

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

which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

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

spectacles or standard safety glasses.

"Disengaged" "Brake"

Position Position

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 into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

2. Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"

position. Make sure parking brake will

hold tractor secure.

Parking Brake

.En,_,,ed,, "Disengaged"

p _ _ Position Attachment

,os,,,on \ \ Clutch Switch

"Engaged"

Throttle/ _'-_" \ -- Position

Choke.. "--k\ \f-y.."

cont,o,

c,otc /

Brake _\;_ \/'_- _f I_nition Key

Peaal , "

Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground ddve. depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT= Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "OFF" will

cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_I_CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle,

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND

BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

1. Start tractor with motion control lever

in neutral (N) position,

2. Release parking brake.

3. Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment liftlever

determines the cutting height.

• Grasp liftlever.

• 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 tooking 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 TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of

this 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 hote 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

Bracket

3/8-16

3/8 Shoulder

Gaug_

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

,_ CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place,

Attachment Clutch Attachemnt

LiftLeverHigh

Position

Low

"Disengaged"

Position

Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUT/ON: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills,

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. ,

IMPORTANT= The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by

placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position. Free wheel control is located at

the rear drawbar of tractor.

1. Raise attachment lift to highest

position with attachment liftcontrol.

2. Pull freewheel control out and down

into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse

'above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

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 yourtractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/

dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the

dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill

cap on the tube. Do not thread the

cap onto the tube. Remove and read

oil level. If necessary, add oil until

"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached.

Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART' in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.

_kWARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

_kCAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spil)ed oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

or if the engine has run out of fuel, it will

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

1. Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

2. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

3. Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

4. Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

5. Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, 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, move throttle control

to fast position, wait a few minutes and

try again. If engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and

above)

7. When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

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, allow engine to

run with the throttle control in the

choke position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to

fast position. This may require an

engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depend-

ing on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up as

follows:

1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2. Place the motion control lever in

neutral. Release the parking brake

and let the clutch/brake slowly return

to operating position.

3. Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during

the engine warm up pedod.

• The attachments can also be used

during the engine warm-up period after

the transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: if at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

_CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the

transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time. This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the

transmission which may have developed

during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT= Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

1. Place tractor safely on level surface

with engine off and parking brake set.

2. Disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling

position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

this section of manual).

3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move

throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/

brake pedal.

4. Move motion control lever to full

forward position and hold for five (5)

seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE; During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive

system.

5. Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position. Shut- off engine and set

parking brake.

6. Engage transmission by placing

freewheel control in driving position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move

throttle control to half (1/2) speed. With

motion control lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/

brake pedal.

8. Slowly move motion control lever

forward, after the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet, slowly

move motion control lever to reverse

position. After the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet return the

motion control lever to the neutral (N)

position. Repeat this procedure with

the motion control lever three (3)

times.

Your tractor is now purged and now ready

for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for

•best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion 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 off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass

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.

Max 1/3"

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERV$CE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure I_

Check Operator Presence and

InterlOck Systems I_

Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen!Replace Mower Blades

Lubrlca{ion Charl

CheCk Batte_' Lever

Clean Battery and Terminals

Check TransaXle CooUng

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level I_

Change Engine Oil

Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

Inspect MuffledSpark Arrester

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped)

Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does notcover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence, To receive fullvalue

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual,

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodicallyto propedy maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run betlar 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

Zerk Zerk

_Fmnt Wheel

Bearing Bearing Zl

Zerk

_Engine

(_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OI L

_)R EFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and did that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

Iftractor 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 dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

brake pedal is fully depressed and

attaohement 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 hex 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 hex bolt, lock washer

and flat washer in exact order as

shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

Mandrel Assembly

Trailing e Up

Blade Center

Hole

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

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.

5/8" B_d e

Center Hole

_f-_ Hex Bolt

*A Grade 8 heattreated bolt canbe identified

bysix lines on the bolt head.

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

1. Open battery box door,

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-beifs 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,

TRANBAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot. To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high

pressure water or steam to clean

transaxle.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact end clean.

• inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass

clippings and other materials. To

prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure

sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with APt service c_assification SF-SJ.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

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

dipstick securely each time you check the

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oi_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 cap from end of drain valve

and install the drain tube onto the

fitting.

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 to the end of the drain

valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fin

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

• tube and rest the oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube when taking reading• Keep oil

at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Oil DrainValve

Closed

and

Locked

Position

Cap

Drain Tube

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.

AIR FILTER

Your engine wilt 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 knob and cover.

2. Remove wing nut and air cleaner

from base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

3. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

5. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

6. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

cartridge.

NOTE= Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartddge.

7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

8. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut,

cover and tighten knob securely.

Air Cleaner .Cover

Knob

Nut

Foam

Pre- Rubber

Paper

Cartridge

_ir Cleaner

Base

Screen

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could

create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

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.

1. Drain oil from engine crankcase (See

"TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this

section of this manual, through step

remove drain plug).

2. Remove oil filter and wipe offfilter

adapter.

3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil

to the rubber gasket on replacement

oil filter.

4. Install replacement oil filter on filter

adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until

rubber gasket contacts the filter

adapter, then tighten filter an addi-

tional 1/2 turn.

5. Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO

CHANGE ENGINE OIU' in this section

of this manual). For approximate

capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICA-

TIONS" section of this manual.

6. Start the engine and check for oil

leaks. Correct any leaks before

placing engine into full operation.

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 fue

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 _ _

Fuel Filter _ --

CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels fn

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 shortene(

engine life.

_CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

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

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

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

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

1, Place attachment clutch switch in

"DISENGAGED" position,

2, Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position,

3, Roll belt off electric clutch pulley.

4, Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

5. Disconnect suspension arms from

rear deck brackets by removing

retainer springs,

6, Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs,

7. 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.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment lift lever to its

highest position,

2. Slide mower under tractor with

discharge guard to right side of tractor,

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Suspens_n

Small Retainer

Spring

Electric

Pulley

Front Link

Retainer

Spring-

Bar

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

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.

Bottom edge of Bottomedgeof

mower to mowerto

ground _ ground

Suspension Arm

_t_. /

Lift Link N_ut-----------'---'_" _ -

Adjustment

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 out "F"

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten 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 nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

_°_\ [,o ='_._ Mandre

Both Front LinksShould be Equal in Lengt

Nut ,,_ Nut "E"

Tmnnion_

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TC-

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys am

idler pulleys.

3. Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

4. Install new belt in reverse order of

• removal.

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

6. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

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. Ifdistance is other than 1-9/16", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-9/16". 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,

furfher maintenance is necessary.

Contact a Sears or other qualified

service center.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

- Operating

Arm

DONo nut. iffurther brake adjust-

ment is necessarycontactyour nearest

authodzed servicecenter/department

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.

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

2. Disconnect clutch wire harness.

3. Remove clutch Iocator.

4. Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

5. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over

cooting fan blades.

6. Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downwards from around

electric clutch.

7. Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

Electri

Locater

Clutchin

Idler

Wire

Input Pulley Harness

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL

LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

1. Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel, end lightly tighten.

2. Start engine and move motion control

lever until tractor does not move

forward or backward.

3. Hold motion control lever in that

position and turn engine off.

4. While holding motion control lever in

place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

5. Move motion control lever to the

neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

6. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position,

After above adjustment is made, if the

tractor still creeps forward or backward

while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

1, Loosen the adjustment bolt,

2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to

1/2 inch in the direction it istrying to

creep.

3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

4. Start engine and test.

5. If tractor still creeps, repeat above

steps until satisfied.

Motion Control

Neutral Lock Gate

Lever

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require

removal for service or replacement, it

should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor. See

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steedng wheel croeebam are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steedn_ wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

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

wheel contains 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

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining_ f_'_

Ring\ I\ _'_"_'_'_

Axle \ I \ II/1{_ llll

Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

z't

4UICAUTION: Lead-acid batteries generate

explosive gases. Keep sparks,flame and

smoking materials away from batteries.

Always wear eye protection when mound

batter;_=s.

Ifyour battery istoo weak to start the engine, it

should be recharged. (See "BATFERY"in the

MAINTENANCE section of this manual).

ff"jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Yourtractor is equi_ with a

12volt negative grounded system.The other

vehical must also be a 12 volt negative

grounded system. Do not use your tractor

battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATI'ACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal

Cables

Positive Battery

26 Terminal

REPLACINGBATTERY

_IkCAUT!ON: Do not short battery

terminais Dy 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 seat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

3. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

4, First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and

keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining

hex bolt and keps nut, Tighten

securely.

6. Close battery box door.

Seat PanI

Battery _.,,-"_!_,

Ooor_ F_II_

Box __

Keps

Hex Belt

Positive(Red)Cable Negative (Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

4, Close hood,

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly,stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

• Check widng. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse, The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

1, Raise hood.

2, Unsnap headlight wire connecter.

3, Stand in front oftractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

4. To replace, reverse above procedure.

,, _ Hood

i _ Headlight Wire

._) Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair,or replacement ofthe

emission controldevicas and systems, which

are being done at the customers expense,

may be performed by any non-roadengine

repairestablishmentor individual. Warranty

repairs must be performed by an authorized

engine manufacture¢s service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttlecontrolhas been preset at the

factoryand adjustmentshould not be

necessary.Check adjustmentas described

belowbefore loosening cable. Ifadjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

controlleverfromslow to choke position.

Slowlymove leverfromchoke tofast

position.

2. Check tosee if holeinthrottlelever and

holein speed control bracket are aligned.

3. If holesare not aligned, loosencable

clamp screw and align the holesby

insertinga pencil ora 1/4" drillbitthrough

beth holes.

4, Pullthrottlecable upto remove slack and

tightencable clamp screw, Remove

alignment pencil or drillbit.

Cable _

Clamp_.__.__L:_['_

Screw _----]

Speed Coontrol _'_/_ I

_Bracket

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the factory

and adjustment should not be necessary.

However, minor adjustment may be required

to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or lead. Ifthe carburetor

does need adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Tumiog the adjusting needles out (counter-

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the

engine giving a richer fueVair mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

seats in carburetor may result ifturned in too

tight.

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low

emission. It is equipped with an idle fuel

adjusting needle with a limiter cap, which

allows some adjustment within the limits

allowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove

the limiter cap. The limber cap cannot be

removed without breaking the adjusting

needle.

1. Be sere you have a clean air filter and the

throttle control cable is adjusted properly

(see above).

2. Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make adjustments with engine

running and shift/motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

3. Idle seeed setting - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should idle

at 1750 RPM. Ifengine idles too slow or

fast, turn idle speed adjusting screwin or

out until correct idle is attained.

4. idle fuel needle setting - With threttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle fuel

adjustment needle in (clockwise) until

engine begins to die and then turn out

(counterclockwise) until engine runs

rough. Turn needle to a point midway

between those two positions.

5. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-

sery.

ACCELERATION TEST-

6. Move threttle control lever fromslow to

fast position. Ifengine hesitates or dies,

turn idle fuel adjusting needle out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 rum. Repeat test

and continue to adjust, ifnecessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact a Sears or other

qualified service center, which has probe

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed

Adjusting --...__...._

Screw _

Needle

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

,_ 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 end 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.

BA'rrERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: Itis important to prevent

gum depositas from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experiance indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation end formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of and engine

while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Starf 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.

ENGINEOIL

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.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

CAUSE

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

Hard to start

Enginewill not

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

!Lossof power

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter,

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7. Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment

10.Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter,

2. Bad spark plug,

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirtyfuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Brake pedal not

depressed

2. Attachment clutch is

engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

2. Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

10.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

_3. Recharge or replace battery.

4 Replace fuel filter•

5. Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" ir

Service Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Depress brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition

switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

I. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

CAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEM

Loss of power

continued)

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run when

operator leaves

seat with

attachment

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

Mower blades will

not rotate

3. Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil leveVdirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10. Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

t3. Loose or damaged wiring.

14.Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15.Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent

from build-up of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

1. Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower

drive belt,

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil

6. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filler.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

lO.Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11 .Clean engine air screen/

fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14.See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

1. Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected

contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

PROBLEM

Poor grass

discharge

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Loss of drive

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. 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.

1. Switch is "OFF".

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

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

11. Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position.

2. Motion drive belt worn,

damaged, or broken,

3. Air trapped in transmission

during shipment or

servicing.

CORRECTION

1. Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10. Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch "ON".

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

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec-

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec-

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

2, Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

Engine "backfires' 1. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle control to

whenturning set at "SLOW" "SLOW" position and allow

engine position for 30 seconds to idle for 30 seconds before

"OFF" before stopping engine, stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery 12 Volt 28 Amp

2 74760412 Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3J4

8 156417 Case, Battery Mech Hinge

16 161343 Switch, Interlock N Opn/N Opn

21 175688 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J)

22 4152J Bulb, Light

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

25 146147 Cab4e, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire

26 175158 Fuse, 20Amp

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl/4-20 Unc

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

29 160784 Switch, Plunger Normal Op Olive

30 175566 Switch, Ignition

33 140403 Key, Ignition

40 178442 Harness, Ignition

41 71110408 Boll, Hex Head, Fin, 1/4-20 x 1/2

42 131563 Cover, Terminal, Red

43 175566 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular

50 174652 Switch PTO

51 140405 Ring Retainer PTO

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

80 146685 Hamess Clutch Evx.

81 109748X Relay Asm.

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 174619 Chassis Stamping

2 176554 Drav/ear

3 17060612 " Screw 3/8-16x3/4

5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

9 168343X012 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1

11 155927 Panel, Dash, L,H,

13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R,H,

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

17 174330X612 Hood Assembly

18 126938X Bumper Hood

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

26 STD541437 Nut

28 174332X599 Grille Lens Asm

29 174331X612 Lens, Grille

30 175692X612 Fend/Ftrest Pnt STLT

31 139976 Bracket, Fender Support

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

38 175710 Bracket Asm. Pivot Mower Rear

39 174714 Bracket, Pivot

58 150127 Duct Air Engine P/L LT

60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

64 154798 Dash Lower STLT

74 7368(To00 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

142 165867 Plate Reinforcement STLT

143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

144 175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

145 156524 Jod Pivot ChasslsS_ood

159 155123X428 C_ohc_der

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

206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/16 -18 TT

207 17670508 ScrewTndrol 5/16*18x1/2TYTT

206 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

212 175143 Insert Lens Reflective

- - 5479J Plug, Button

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 62

HydroGr314-0510 63

8 165866 Rod Shift Fender Adjust 65

9 145G28 Clutch Elect EVX 66

10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 71

14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 73

15 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 x Gr 8 74

16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/16-18 Uric 76

19 $3_o41437 NutLockHexW/Wsh 3/8-16Unc 76

20 150_90 Bolt Hex 7/1 6-20 x 4-1/2 77

21 174779 Knob, Deluxe 1/3-13 78

22 169498 Rod, Brake Hydro 81

23 171258 Bracket Asm. Anti-Rot EVX 82

24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/9-16 Unc 83

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 84

26 STD551037 Washer 89

27 STD561218 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAB. 90 124346X

28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 95 170201

29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 96 4497H

30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 120 73900600

32 74760512 BoltHexHd 5/16-18Uncx3/4 144 19111016

33 72140506 Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 150 175456

34 175578 Shaft, Foot Pedal 151 19133219

35 120183X Beadng, Nylon 156 166002

36 19211616 Washer 158 165589

37 1572H Pin, Roll 159 165494

38 165936 Putiey, Composite, Rat 161 72140406

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

40 175461 Spacer, Split 163 74780416

41 175556 Keeper, Beft Idler 164 19091010

42 19131312 Washer 15/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 165 165623

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 166 166880

48 154407 Bellcrank, Clutch 168 165492

49 123205X Retainer, Be8 169 165580

50 STD523715 Bolt 197 169613

51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC 198 169593

52 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18Unc 199 169612

53 105710X Link, Clutch 200 72140508

55 105709X Spdng, Return, Clutch 202 72110612

56 17060616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1 212 145212

57 140294 V-Belt

59 169691 Keeper, Center Span

61 17060612 Screw. 3/8-16 x 3/4

PART

NO, DESCRIPTION

8883R Cover, Pedal

175414 Polley, En_ne

STC55114.3 Washer

154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro

169183 Strap Torque Lh Hydro

169182 Strap Torque Rh Hydro

137057 Spacer

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

STO581075 E-Ring

123583X Key, Square

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

165596 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered

165711 SpshgToralon

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

169594 Link Transaxle

164890X428 Console, Shift

Nut Self-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

Control Bypass Hydro 20" Tires

Retainer Sphng 1"Zinc/Cad

Nut Lock 3/8-16

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16

Spacer Retainer

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted 5/16tD x 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr 5

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1 Gr 5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening

Nyliner Snap-In 5/8"1D

Washer Nyl 7/8 iD x .105" Hyd

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18UNC

Bolt Rdhd Sgnk 5/16-18UNC x 1

Bolt Carr Sh 3_-16 x 1-1/2 Gr.5

Nut Hex Flange Lock

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S.

Inches1 inch= 25.4mm

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STEERINGASSEMBLY

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STEERINGASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

159944 SteedngWheel

172393 Axle Assembly Cast Iron

169840 Spindle Asseml_y, LH.

169839 Spindle Assembly, R.H.

_66H Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

12000029 Ring, Klip

175121 Draglink

STD551137 Washer, Lock

136518 Spacer Rrg Axle Front

177876 Shaft Assembly, Steering

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

171888 Rod,Tie

19111216 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16

10040500 Washer Lock 5/16

73540500 Crownlock Nut 5/16-24

155099 Bushing, Steedng

152927 Screw

159946 Insert, Steedng Wheel

19132411 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/20 x 11

STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

159945 Adaptor, Steedng Wheel

145054x428 Boot, Steedng Shaft

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

153720 Extension Shaft Steedng LR.LT

121232X Cap,Spindle

STD541431 NutLockHexw/Ins. 5/16-18UNC

74780520 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5

160367 Spacer Brace Axle

169827 Axle, Brace

175146 SteedngAsm

169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front

173966 Washer Flat .781 x 1-I/2 x .14

175118 BoftShoulder 7/16-20

175553 Clip Steedng

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

ENGINE

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

ENGINE

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.272420

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170548 Control, Throttle

2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cuffing 1/4-20 x 5/8

3 ...... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler Model NO.CV492-27506

4 159420 Muffler

13 12_41-03 Gasket Kohler

14 148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy

16 STD551237 Washer

23 169837 Shield Brn/Dbr Guard

29 137180 Arrestor, Spark

31 109202X Tank, Fuel

32 158990 Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented

33 123487X Clamp, Hose

37 137040 Line, Fuel

38 148315 Plug, Drain Oil Easy

44 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd. Roll. 1/4-20 x 3/4

45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

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

77 19101216 Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

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

81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20Unc

101 M_ Nut Flan-ge M8-1.25 Non-Lk Zinc

105 17120616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

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KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 140123 Seat

2 140551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat

3 71110616 Bolt

4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Gauge

5 145006 Clip, Push-In Hinged

6 STD541437 Nut

7 124181X Spring, Seat

8 1700_616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

9 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge

10 174894 Pan, Seat

11 166369 Knob Seat

12 121246X Bracket. Switch Mounting

KEY

NO.

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

121248X Bushing, Snap

72050412 Bolt, CalTlage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

134300 Spacer, Split .26 x .88

121250X Spring

123976X Locknut, Flange 1/4 Grade 5

124238X Cap, Spdng Seat

171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

STD541431 Nut

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

127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

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11 5 4 13 10 16

9 13 6 3 7 7 1 20

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 156811 Decal, Ober. Instr. 11 164065 Decal, Strng. Whl. Domed Prem. Srs

2 177374 Decai, HP Engine 12 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive SchemalJc

3 177356 Decal, Hood, R.H. 13 177350 Decal, Lower Dash

4 177357 Decal, Hood, L,H. 14 160396 Decal, V-Belt Schernatic

5 177805 Decal Hood Replacement 16 138047 Decal, Battery Diehard

6 133644 Decal,CustomerMaintenance 20 149516 Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

7 177355 Decal, Hood Side -- 138311 Decal, Lift Handle

8 172331 Decal, Deck -- 165800X428 Pad Footrest LH STLT

9 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsrnan -- 165799)(428 Pad Footrest RH STLT

10 156439 Decal, Fender Danger -- 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro

- - 177411 Owner's Manual, English

* - 177412 Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

4,10

3,9

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106222X Tire,Front

4 59904 Tube, Front Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

5 106732X427 Rim, Front

6 278H Fiffing, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

7 9040H Bearfng, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

8 106108X427 Rim, Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear

t0 7152J Tube, Rear Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

11 104757X428 Cap, Axle

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire 10 oz.

NOTE: All component dimensions given InU.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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LIFTASSEMBLY

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LIFTASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly

2 159471 Shaft ASSembly, Lift

3 105767X Pin, Groove

4 12006002 E-Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge

6 120183X Beadng, Nylon

7 125631X Gdp, Handle, Fluted

8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red

11 139865 Link, Lift, LH.

12 139866 Link, Lib, R.H.

13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng

15 173288 Link, Front

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

17 130171 Trunnion

18 73800800 Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert 1/2-13 UNC

19 139868 Ann, Suspension, Rear

20 163552 Retainer Spring

31 169865 Beadng, Pvt, Lift

32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

36 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator

37 123935X Plug, Hole

38 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 x 1

40 19112410 Washer 11/32. x 1-1/2

41 155098 Indicator Height

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWERDECK

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40 37

44_'_ 55, 145

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106 ' 102 103

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101/'_ 104 106

116 113 111 114

118 _

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23 24

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO,

1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 59 141043

2 STD533107 Bo_t 61 174882

3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 68 174883

Front 92 738G0600

4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" eck 101 136420

5 STD624008 RetainerSpring 102 71081010

6 130_32 Arm, Suspension, Rear 103 19061216

8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 104 STD551110

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 105 160793

10 140_J6 Washer, Hardened 106 2029J

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 111 155197

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 112 155198

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel,Vented 113 1706G514

15 110485X Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 114 STD541431

16 174493 Stripper, Mower Deck 115 72110504

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8 116 4898H

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 117 165746

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 118 73930600

21 STD541431 NutCrown[ock5/16-18UNC 119 STD5510B7

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 121 143723

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 129 19131312

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 130 STD523710

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 131 STD533710

26 110452X Nut, Push 143 157109

27 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 144 158634

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 145 165888

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 146 171977

30 157722 Screw ThdrolWasher Head 148 169022

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 149 165898

32 153535 Pulley,Mandrel 150 19091216

33 137266 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 159 72140614

34 STETo33717 Bolt - - 130794

35 133835 Fastner, Christmas Tree

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat - - 177410

37 STD5510_7 Washer 13/32. x13/16x16Ga

40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H,

45 STD624003 Retainer

46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

56 165723 Spacer, Retainer

DESCRIPTION

Guard, TUV Idler

Spring Ext. Elect. Clutch

V-Belt

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16

Mulcher Cover

Screw Pan Hd Phillips 10-24 x 5/8

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut,Weld

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H.

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.

Screw Taping 5/16-18

Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 Unc

Bolt, Cardage 5/16 Unc x 1/2

Bolt, Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Centadock 5/8-16

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Bracket

Washer 13/82 x 13/16 x12 Ga.

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/6-16 Unc xl Gr. 5

Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNCx 1

Bracket Arm Idler 42"

Keeper Belt 42_ Clutch Cable

Pulley Idler Flat

Bolt Cardege Idler

Spring Retain Idler

Retainer Spdng Yellow Z_nc

Washer 9/82 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Bo4tRdhd Sqn 3/6-16 UNC x 1- 3/4

Mandrel Assembty (includes Key

Numbers 8-10, 13-15, 31 and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete (Standard

Deck, Order Separately Mulcher

Plate and Gauge Wheel

Components, Key NOS. 101-106

and111-121)

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

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

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119

120

109

124

107 43

128

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 59 170408 Rotor, Brake

2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883 Brake Puck

3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142882 Puck Plate

4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion 62 142887 Brake Actuating Pin

Machined 63 170410 Hfhcs 1/4-20x2. W/

5 169898 BlOCk- Assembly Patch,SpecialFlan e

6 170355 Sealant 10.50z 64 142892 Bolt, I/4-20 X 1 _/Patch

7 170356 Hex Flange Screw 65 170411 Spacer

1/4-20 X 1.25 66 170412 Spdne, Brake Arm Bias

8 170357 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double 67 170413 Sq. H"d. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed

End 66 170414 Arm, Brake

9 170358 Shaft, Input 69 170415 Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24

10 170359 Ring - Retaining 70 170416 Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4

11 170360 Spacer 71 170417 Compression Spring Brake

12 169870 Rin - Retaining Anti-Drag

13 170361 Sea_ X 170418 Washer, Ht

, Lip .67 X 1.58 .276 72

14 169869 Ball Brg 17mm Id X 4Ornm .5 I.D. X 10.D. X .032

Od X 12mm 73 142884 Flat- Washer

16 170362 Hex Flange Head Screw 11/32 I.D. X 7/80.D

5/16-24X0.75 74 170419 Oil Seal .625 X 1.0 X .25

17 170363 Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7 75 170420 Check Plug Assembly, .027,

18 170364 Arm, Control Washer

19 150771 Bearing, 30x52x13 Thrust 76 170421 Stud, 5/16-24 Friction Pack

23 170365 Check Plug Assembly, 77 170422 Puck, .330 X 1.50 X .0975

Washer 78 142969 Spring, Helical Cornp

24 170366 Shaft, Motor 79 142980 Spacer

27 170367 Gear - Pinion, 131 80 150778 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24Unf

28 170368 10t/481 Gear (Nylon Insert)

29 170369 Gear, 101Jackshaft 81 170423 Wedge, Friction Pack

30 170370 60t Bull Gear 82 170424 Clip, Washer .316x1.50x.1046

31 170371 Sleeve Bearing (Plated

.75 X 1.578 X .625 83 161168 P n, Standard Headless

32 170389 SleeveBeadng(Outboard) 84 170425 Fitting, 5/16 Sae 5/32 Tube

.75x1.750x.625 85 170426 Hose, Expansion Tank

33 142991 Washer, 3/4 Id X 1-1/20d X 87 142917 Cap - Poppet Valve

.13 Thk 88 170429 Bolt, Self Tapping 10-32 X 1/2

34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 90 170430 Puck, Inner Wedge

35 170391 Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 93 170431 Spring Clip - Housing Thrust

(Key, R.H.) 107 170432 Deflector "

36 170392 Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 108 170433 Washer, Motor Shaft

(Key, L.H.) .711dx1.15odx.030thk

37 150792 Miter Gear (Splined) 109 170434 Plug, See #6

38 150793 Miter Gear 151 (0.5 Id) 111 170435 O-Ring .07 X .301 I.D.

39 150809 Shaft 113 170437 Bracket, Support Expansion

40 170393 Ring, Spiral Retaining Tank

41 170394 Pin, Jackshaft 116 170438 Silicon Sponge

42 170395 Magnet, Ring 119 170439 Fan, 7 In.

43 170396 Spnng, Bypass 120 170440 Pulley

44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 121 170441 Hex Lock Nut I/2-20

3/8-24 X 2.5 Long (Nylon Insert)

45 170397 Filter 122 170442 Washer, Selleville

46 170398 Base, Filter 123 170443 Belt Keeper

47 170999 Actuator, Bypass 124 170444 Center Section-Filter-Bypass

48 170400 Rod, Bypass Actuator Assembly

49 170401 Arm, Bypass 125 170445 Filter Assembly

50 170402 Retaining Ring .250 External 126 170446 Fan - Pulley Service Assernbly

51 170403 Seal, Lip 127 170447 Seal - O-Ring Kit

.741 X .250 X .250 TC 128 173165 Kit, Expansion Tank

52 170404 Flat Washer, 900 166768 Transaxle Complete

5/8 Id X 1.00d X .05 Thk

53 170405 Retaining Ring NOTE: All component dimensions g_ven in U.S.

54 170406 Bearing, Center Block inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

55 142977 Spring - Helical Compression

56 142978 Washer

57 150798 20w-50 Oil

58 170407 Brake Yoke

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506

YLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I

YLINDRE DIRIGE SOUPAPE ET RENIFLARDI

20 lg

CRANKCASE I CARTER-MOTEUR I

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506

CYLtNDER READ/VALVE/BREATHER

CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. OESCRIPTION NO. NO. DSSCRIP_ON

1 25-351-01-S Lifter valve !2 1 12-032-03-S

2 12-755-94-S Kit, cylindernead ncudes 2

3-17, Gaskets 12 041 01-S

Qty. 2),12 041 02-S, & 12 3 12-445-02-S

041 03-5 4 M-839025-S

3 12-41t-03-S Rod, push (2)

4 12-041-10-S Gasket, cylinder head 5 24-380-13-S

5 12-017-01-S Valve, intake (Std.) 6 12-755-49-S

12-017-02-S Valve, intake .25) 7 12-089-31-S

6 12-015-01-S Valve, exhaust Std.) 8 12-422-08-S

12-016-02-S Valve, exhaust .25) 12-422-09-S

7 25-139-60-S Plug, allen hd. ppe 1/8 12-422-10-S

8 12-318-36-S Cylinder Head 12-422-11-S

9 25-186-01-S Arm, rocker (2) 12-422-12-S

10 12-599-03-S Pivot, rocker arm (2) 12-422-13-S

t f M-640034-S Screw, hex. flange 12-422.07-S

M6xk0x34 (2) 9 12-144-28-S

12 12-089-01-S Spring, valve (2) 10 12-874-07-S

13 12-173o01-S Cap, valve spring (2)

14 12-755-03-S KiL retainer (2) 12-874-11-S

15 12-468o05-S Washer, plain 13/32" 12-874-08-S

16 12-112o13-S Spacer, head bolt exhaust 12-874-09-S

port 11 12 018 02-S

17 12-086-t5-S Screw, hex. f_ange 12 12-t08-07-S

M10x1.5x81 (5) 12-108-05-S

18 25-237-14-S Clamp, hose (2) 12-108-09-S

19 12-326-03-S Hose, breather 13 12-067-11-S

20 M-645020-S Screw, hex, flange 12-067-05-S

M6x1,0x2O (5) 14 12-380-01-S

21 12-096-07-S Cover, valve w/nipple 15 12-043-05-S

22 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange 16 M-531005-S

M5x0.8x 10 17 12-144-02-S

23 12-018-01-S Retainer, breather reed 18 52-139-09-S

24 12-402-02-S Reed, breather 19 12-755.64-S

20 X-25-102-S

21 12-032°01-S

22 M-631015-S

23 12-154-05-S

Seal, crankshaft

Block, cylinder(Use

Short Block 12 522 49)

Strap, lifting

Screw, hex. flange

Max1.25:<25

Dowel, lOCating (4)

Kit, camshaft (Includes 7,8)

Spring, actuating

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) btue

Shim, camshaft (A.R. red

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) yellow

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) green

Shim, camshaft (A.R.) gray

Shim camshaft (A.R. black

Shim, camshaft (A.R. white

Shaft, batance

Piston w/Ring Set (Std.)

plneludes 11,12)

iston w/Ring Set (.08)

Piston w/Ring Set (.25)

Piston w/Ring Set (.50)

Retainer, piston pin (2)

Ring Set (Std.)

Ring Set .25

Ring Set 1.50{

Connecting Rod }.S2tdi)

Connecting Rod

Pin, governor regulating

Gear, governor

Washer, ptain 5 mm

Shaft, governor gear

Plug, cup

Kit, gov.cross shaft w/clip

Includes 23)

Washer, pan 1/4"

Seal, governor cross shaft

Washer, ptain 6 mm

Clip, hitch pin

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches I inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506

IGNITIONIELECTRICAL t ALLUMAGE_LECTRIQUE

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AIR INTAKE I

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BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

HABITATION DE SOUFFLEUR ET D_CALENT J

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TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272420

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV492,TYPENUMBER27506

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange 1 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange

M10x1.5x46 M5x0.8xlO (6)

2 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" 2 24-468-10-S Washer, plain 1/4"

3 24-162-03-S Screen, grass 3 12-146-07-S Plate, blower housing

4 28-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6x1.0x16 4 M-550010-S Screw, hex. flange

(4) M5xO,Sxl0

5 12-157-06-S Fan 5 24-096-05-S Cover, pinion

6 X-42-15-S Key 6 12-027-76-S Housing, blower

7 12-025-15-S Flywheel 7 12-063-18-S Baffle, intake side

8 12-155-09-S Connector 8 25-154-02-S Clip, mounting (3)

9 M-548025-S Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 9 12-086-37-S Screw, captive washer

(2) MSxO.8x2O (3)

10 237878-S Kit, stator 10 12-063-20-S Baffle, cylinder head

11 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange 11 M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x20 (2) M6x1.Ox16 2)

12 12-154-06-S Clip, cable (2) 12 12-063-19-S Baffe, cyinder

13 41-403-09-S Regulator, rectifier- 15 amp NOTILLUSTRATED

14 X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" M-541080-S Nut, hex flange M5x0.8

15 M-63g016-S Screw, hex. flange

M6x1,0x16 (2)

16 236602-S Connector AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

17 12-132-02-S Spark Plug

18 X-728-1-S Clip, cable (2) KEY PART

19 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

M5xO.8xl0 (2)

20 12-584-04-S Module, ignition 1 12-281-01-S Duct, air

NOTILLUSTRATED 2 25-341-03-S Knob, air cleaner cover

12-176-44-S 3 12-096-24-S Cover, air cleaner

24-518-12-S 4 12-083-12-S Precleaner, element

12-518-35-S

Harness, wirin_l

Lead, black (6 - 12 gauge-

insulated grip barrel eyelet

terminals)

Lead, white (36" - 18 gauge

- fully insulated push on tab

and uninsulated socket

terminals)

Washer, plain 5/16" (attach

ground lead and this

washer to lift strap screw)

X-25-5-S

5 12-100-08-S Wing Nut

6 12-083-10-S Kit, air cleaner element

(Includes 5, 7, 8)

7 12-743-12-S Filter, element (includes 5, 8)

8 12-032-11-S Seal 1-7/16"

9 12-094-07-S Base, air cleaner (Includes

11, 12)

10 12-072-04-S Stud, mounting plate

M6x1.0x75

11 12-086-01-S Screw, #10 Hi-Lo thread

forming (2)

13 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-113-53-S Decal, air cleaner

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272420

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506

STARTING SYSTEM|

D_MARRANT DE L_ SYST_ME

ENGINE CONTROLS

MOTEUR CONTROLE

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OIL PAN I LUBRICATION |

DE LA HUILE PAN DE LA LUBRIFICATION _--t0

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506

STARTING SYSTEM

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 M-839070-S Screw, hex. flange 1 12-079-11-S

M8x1.25x70 2 2 12-237-01-S

2 25-098-07-S Starter assereby ncudes 3 24-086-43-S

3-8) 4 M-664020-S

3 12-755-54-S Kit, drive end

4 12-227-18-S Cap, drive end 5 12-536-10-S

5 12-170-05-S Armature

6 12-221-01-S Kit, brush & spring 6 M-443025-S

7 12-227-13-S Cap, commutator end 7 M-443020-S

8 12-211-01-S Bolt hex. flange 8 12-089-11-S

1/4-20x4-5/8 2 9 12-089-23-S

10 12-089-24-S

12-755-83-S

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION 11

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

1 12-038-01-S Dipstick assembly (Includes

2-3)

2 25-755-13-S Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 3)

3 12-153-03-S O-Ring, oil fill cap

4 12-153-02-S O-Ring, upper oil fill tube

5 12-123-04-S Tube, oil fill

6 M-645025-S ScTew, hex. flange

M6x1.0x25

7 12-153-01-S O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

8 25-162-07-S Screen, oil pickup

9 12-09B-03-S Cover, oil pickup screen

10 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16

11 25-462-09-S Vah/e, oil pressure relief

12 52-050-02-S Filter,oil

13 25-139-57-S Plug, sq. hd, solid 3/8"

14 12-393-01-S Pump, oil

15 12-153-06-S O-Ring, oil pump cover

16 12-096-34-S Cover, oil pump

17 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16 _3)3

18 12-032-03-S Seal, oil (P._O. end)

19 24-086-16-S Screw, hex. flange

M8xl.25x45 (11)

20 24-086-17-S Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x45

21 12-199-56-S Assembly,Pan, oil (Incl.

11,14-17)

12 12-100-07-S

13 52-211-04-S

14 12-090-28-S

15 25-158-08-S

16 12-079-10-S

17 25-158-11-S

Linkage, choke

Clamp, cable

Screw, hex. flange

Screw, lobed socket

M6xL0x20 (2)

Control, speed assembly

(Includes 6-9)

Screw, pan head M4xO.7x25

Screw, pan head M4xO.7x20

Spring, choke (2)

Spring, choke return

Spring, governor

Kit, governor lever (Includes

12-14)

Nut, hex ran e 1/4-20

Bolt, 1/4-20x_"

Lever, governor

Bushing, throttle linkage

Linkage, throttle

Bushing, throttle {inkage

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272420

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV492, TYPE NUMBER 27506

CRANKSHAFT J_

VILEBREQUIN I2_i i

FU EL SYSTEM J

'UEL DE LE SYSTEMEI

EXHAUST I

ECHAPPEMENT I

TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272420

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV492,TYPENUMBER27506

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)

2 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.Ox116 (2)

3 12-853-118-S Kit, carburetor w/gasket

(Includes 4,5,6 qty 1

Tie, cable 12.454-03-S,

Tsrmlnat 25-452-20-S)

4 12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner

5 12-053-118 Carburetor assembly

For information only not

ava abe separately)

_Ln¢_udesKit, float

12-757-02-S

Kit, carburetor repair

12-757-03-S,

Kit, solenoid

repair 12-757-33-S)

6 12-041-01-S Gasket, carburetor (2)

7 12-265-06-S Deflector, heat

8 25-237-14-S Clamp, hose (2)

9 52-353-22-S Line, fuel 12-f/4"

10 25-050-03-S Filter, fuel in.line

1t 47-_54-01-S C_ip cable

NOT ILLUSTRATED

*M-561010-S Screw, thread forming

M5xO.8xlO

*X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4"

12-757-02-S Kit, float

12-757-03-S Kit, carburetor repair

12-041-01-S Gasket, carburetor

12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner

12-041-05-S Gasket, bowl

12-041-06-S Gasket, bowl screw

12-032-06-S Seal, solenoid

12-757-33-S Kit, solenoid repair

12-041-06-S Gasket, bow[ screw

12-454-03-S Tie cable

25-452-20-S Terminal

12-518-37-S Lead, red, 37"- 20g

insu ated socket and auge

uninsulated socket terminals)

"attaches carburetor ground lead to carb baffle.

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 12-014-57-S Crankshaft (Includes 2)

2 25-139-27-S Plug, cup

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 25-072-04-S Stud, M8xl.25x33(2)

2 12-041-03-S Gasket, exhaust manifold

3 12-126-11-S Bracket muffler

4 12-445-06-S Strap, lifting

5 M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange

M6xL0x25 (2)

12 522 49 Shod Block

12-755-93-S Gasket Set

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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O ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

ution when changing direction on slopes.

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