Craftsman 917273023 garden tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN+

20.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.273023

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment,

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat

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

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

Warranty..............:................................ 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Storage ............................................... 31

Troubleshooting ................................. 32

Repair Parts ........................................ 36

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass,

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, negligence, improper storage or acci-

dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained

in the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

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. In-home

warranty service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for 30

days from the date of purchase. Please contact your nearest service center. After 30

days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman

riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will

still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will

apply). This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. 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., 1:)/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all in-

structions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as

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

picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge di-

rection and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without ei-

ther the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and re-

move 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 un-

der the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near

or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or un-

loading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

serious injury.

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 can-

not back up the slope or if you feel un-

easy 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. Un-

even terrain could overturn the ma-

chine. 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 notturn 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 sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the ma-

chine and the mowing activity. Neveras-

sume 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 chil-

dren enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine oPeration.

• Never allow children to operate the ma-

chine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine 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 heat-

er.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment 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 al-

low 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. Ad-

just 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.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and •

behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere •

with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another •

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if chil-

dren 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. Un-

even terrain could overturn the ma-

chine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

_k Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONf!! BECOME AWARElf! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_kCAUTION: In order to prevent acci-

dental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs al-

ways disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

OILTYPE

t_PI-SF/SG/SH):

3.5 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

SAE 10W30

(ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OILCAPAGITY: W/FILTER: 4.2PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7PtNTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION

GAP: .030") RC 12YC

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8

(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

'PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSi

CHARGING 15AMPS @ 3600RPM

SYSTEM:

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE:U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. it has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependabil-

ity and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance 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

4_ WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

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

is used, it should be maintained in

effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department (See

REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Knob

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Washer

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

Retainer Springs (double loop)

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop)

_ #10x5/8

(2) Washers @

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

(2) Lock Washers #10

(2) Weld Nuts #10

Seat

Parts packed separately in carton

Video

Cassette

Mulcher

Plate

Manual

Steering

Wheel

I I

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

Parts Bag

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

t LinkAssemblies

(2) Gauge (_

Wheels (2) Washers 3/8

x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

(2) Center-

lock Nuts

Steering Sleeve

Extension

Slope Sheet .

(2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

Steering

Wheel

Insert

(2) Keys

Steering Sleeve

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

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

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

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

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

(1) 3/4" socket with

drive ratchet

(1) 3]re pressure gauge

(1) Phillips screwdriver

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

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton.

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Remove mower and packing materials.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

_ _F"r_Steering

",_J_ Wheel Insert

L-_ Hex Bolt

_=-------Lock Washer

Steering _ Large Flat

Steering _

Sleeve _._:::_-Tabs

Extension I

Steerin

Sleeve

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer from steering shaft.

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

• Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

• Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering

wheel.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

• Secure steering wheel to steering

shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely.

HOW TO SET UPYOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

Lift hood to raised position.

If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one

hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATI'ERY"

in Maintenance section of this manual

for charging instructions).

...o-" ...-'" .. Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat

pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Shoulder Seat Pan

Flat Washer

Adjustment

Knob

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

• Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmission

(See 'q'O TRANSPORT" in the Opera-

tion section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is

clear of other people and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

• Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline,

• Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

• Release parking brake.

• Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires On your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See 'q'O ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE

BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake,

• Cut and remove ties securing anti-

sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway

bar to left side of mower deck.

• Slide mower under tractor with

discharge guard to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves,

Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

• Install one front link in top hole of the

R.H, front mower bracket and R.H.

front suspension bracket. Retain with

two single loop retainer springs as

shown.

• Install second front link in L.H. front

suspension bracket only and retain

with single loop retainer spring as

shown.

• Turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

• Place the L.H. suspension arm on

outward pointing deck pin. If neces-

san/, rock and raise front of mower to

align deck pin with the hole in suspen-

sion arm. Retain with double loop

retainer spring with loops down as

shown.

Chassis

Bracket

Double Loop Retaier

Spring (Inward

pointing deck pins)

• Slide left side of mower back and

install the unattached front link in top

hole of the L.H. front mower bracket.

Retain with single loop retainer spring

as shown.

• Place the R.H. suspension arm on

outward pointing deck pin. If neces-

san/, rock and raise front of mower to

align deck pin with the hole in suspen-

sion arm. Retain with double loop

retainer spring with loops down as

shown.

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

• Turn height adjustment knob clock-

wise to remove slack from mower

suspension.

• Raise mower to highest position.

• Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" in the

Operation section of this manual).

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion, mower drive, and

mower blade drive belts in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

Suspension Suspension

Arms Brackets

Front

Shoulder Bolt

Gauge

3/8

3/8-16 Center Locknut

Use Pliers for

Retainer Springs Retaier

Anti-_

Bar

Single Loop

Retaier Spring

10 Discharge Guard

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down,

• Tighten hardware securely.

• Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

° Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow

it to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store

in a safe place. Your mower is now ready

for discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut

From The

Hook

Points

Lock

Weld Nut

Latch

Hook

Latch

eld

Nut

Washer

'_V,/screw

Plate

Shield

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY

YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO

ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND

SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY

PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6

arnps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

,I Be sure mower deck is properly

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

best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

,I Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around

pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

,/Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAA'I-rENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

,/It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions

(See "TO START ENGINE" and

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual).

Latch

Hooks

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATFERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATrACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

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.

Ammeter

Throttle Control

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Choke Control

Height J

Adjustment

Knob

Free Wheel

IgnitionSwitch

_ I_ightSwitch

Attachment

_L_)) Clutch

_3 J Switch

_JJ7 __- LiftLever

_"_ Plunger

/ "Attachment

Lift Lever

"-""-Parking Brake Lever

Motion Control

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards

Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH -

Used to engage the mower blades, or

other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting

a cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting

and stopping the engine.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to

release attachment lift lever when

changing its position.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks

clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the

speed and direction of tractor.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly

towing the tractor with the engine off.

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

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask

over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOWTO 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.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

*'BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in "BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold

tractor secure.

Push-In to Attachment Clutch

Choke Switch Pull Out to

Control, "Engage"

Parking Brake

Engaged" Position

"Disengaged" Position

"Ddve" Posi_on

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to

idle before stopping may cause engine

to "backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key

when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition

switch in any position other than "OFF"

will cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning". of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THRO'I-rLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging

and mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob

out. Slowly push knob in to disen-

gage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND

BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

• Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Release parking brake and clutch/

brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by

turning the height adjustment knob in

desired direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (F_) to raise

cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (_)to

lower cutting height.

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 upqn soil conditions, height

of grass and types of grass being

mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-I-ING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of

this manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in

appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/

8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and

tighten securely.

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

3/8-16

Locknut_

Gauge

Wheel

Mounting

Bracket

3/8

Gauge Wheel

Shoulder

Bolt

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.

• Select desired height of cut.

Lower mower with attachment lift

control.

• Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

/LCAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

_uard in place.

ttachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out to Lift

Lever High

Position

Push-_n to

"Disengaged" Guard

TO OPERATE

•(_ CAUTION: 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 slowest

setting.

IMPORTRANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motin control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by

placing freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position. Free wheel control is

located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

• Raise attachment lift to highest

position with attachment lift control.

• Remove retainer spring from free-

wheel control rod.

• Push control rod in to disengage

transmission and reinsert retainer

spring into control _od hole now on

15 back side of the bracket.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more

than two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope,

cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

A'n'ACHMENTS

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. 33res can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING tHE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• 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.

ADDGASOUNE

• 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 fresh-

ness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use

fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to

help insure good cold weather starting.

_,WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions

for additional information. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may

occur.

_AUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

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.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to fast position

• Pull choke control out for a cold

engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for

more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke control

in, wait a few minutes and try again. If

engine still does not start, pull the

choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

• When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute

using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

below)

• When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to

push the choke control in small steps

allowing the engine to accept small

changes in speed and load, until the

choke control is fully in. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly. This may require an engine

warm-up period from several seconds

to several minutes, depending on the

temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

• Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level

ground.

• Place the motion control lever in

neutral. Release the parking brake

and let the clutch/brake

slowly return to operating position.

• Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during

the engine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up

and may require the choke control be

pulled out slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32

F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need

to be adjusted for best engine perfor-

mance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURE-

TOR" 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.

• Place tractor safely on level surface

with engine off and parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling

position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

this section of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seal, 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.

• 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.

• Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position. Shut- off engine and set

parking brake.

• Engage transmission by placing

freewheel control in driving position

(See 'q-O TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

• 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.

• Slowly move motion control lever

fOrward, after the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet, slowly

move motion control lever to reverse

position. After the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet return the

motion control lever to the neutral (N)

position. Repeat this procedure with

the motion control lever three (3)

times.

• Your tractor is now purged and now

ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even 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

clippings. Make first cut relatively

high; the second to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

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 perpen-

dicular 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 SERVICE 3ERVICE DATES

Check Operator Presence and

T Interlock Systems I1_

R Check for Loose Fasteners _ Ii_ 7

A Sharpen/Replace M°wer Blades _"

T Lubrication Chart V'

0 Check Battery Level I_s

R Clean Battery and Terminals _

Check Transaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ll_s

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension I_s

Check Engine Oil Level II_ I_

Change Engine Oil 1_1,2r_ I1_

E CleanAirFilter _:

N Clean Air Screen

IG i Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester i

N Replace Oil Filter (Ifequipped) 1_1,2

Clean Engine Cooling Fins 11_2

Replace Spark Plug _t_d,2 Idd

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter I_

1 - Change more often when operating ur_der a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with adjustabJe system.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions 6 - Not required if equipped with mair_enance=free battery

3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil every 50 hours. 7 - Tighten front 8xle pivot bolt to 35 ft-Ibs maximum

4 - Replace blades mote often when mowing in sandy soil. Do not overitghten,

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty,

operator must maintain tractor as

instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual

should be checked at least once each

season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and

help your engine run better and last

longer,

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator preserlce and

interlock systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

(DTie Rod Ball Joints

)indle

Zerk Zerk

_)Front Wheel Wheel

Bearing Bearing Zerk

Zerk

Sector

Gear

Teeth _)Engine

OSpray Silicone Lubriant (Move Bootsto

Lubricate)

(_General Purpose Grease

(_Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bearings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating

bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,

use only a dry, powdered graphite type

lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or

insect control chemicals which can

harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachement clutch control is in

the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and fiat

washer securing blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem-

bly, center hole in blade must align with

star on mandrel assembly.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

• Tighten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Edge Up Mandrel Assembly

Blade Center

Hole

Flat

Lock Washel

_----" Hex Bolt

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a

file or on a grinding wheel. Do not

attempt to sharpen while on the

mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need

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

cone balancer. (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions

supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain

in a horizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

5/8" B_d e

Center Hole "_

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging

system which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend

its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of

electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING"

BAI-FERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot. To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high

pressure water or steam to clean

transaxle.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass

clippings and other materials. To

prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure

sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

VISCOSITY GRADES

.tO" 0* lO' 20. 30_

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATEO BEFORE NEXT OIL.CHANGE

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, SG, or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten

securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

• 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. Tjghten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Air

/__,,._=_==_--= Oil Fill Cap/

Dipstick

.'LEAN AIR SCREEN

_ir screen must be kept free of dirt and

;haft to prevent engine damage from

)verheating. Clean with a wire brush or

,ompressed air to remove dirt and

;tubborn dried gum fibers.

.-,LEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

ro insure proper cooling, make sure the

]rass screen, cooling fins, and other

.,xternal surfaces of the engine are kept

,lean at all times.

--very 100 hours of operation (more often

ruder extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

emove the blower housing and other

:ooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

_nd external surfaces as necessary.

vlake sure the cooling shrouds are

einstalled.

YOTE: Operating the engine with a

)locked grass screen, dirty or plugged

,ooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

emoved will cause engine damage due

o overheating.

MR FILTER

v'our engine will not run properly using a

Jirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

tffer every 25 hours of operation or

.=very season. Service paper cartridge

.=very 100 hours of operation or every

;eason, whichever occurs first.

3ervice air cleaner more often under

Justy conditions.

Loosen knob and remove cover.

FO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow

itto dry.

Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

FO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

cartridge.

_IOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

)r use pressurized air, as this will

Jamage the cartridge.

Remove nut and cartridge plate.

Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

Check rubber seal for damage and

proper position around stud. Replace

if necessary.

• Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge

plate, and nut.

• Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure

by tightening knob.

Cartridge '

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

Cartridge

Rubber

Seal

Nut

Knob

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every

season or every other oil change ifthe

tractor is used more than 100 hours in

one year.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler

and spark attester (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 plugtype and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Clamp _ Clamp

Fuel Filter _

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a short-

22 ened engine life.

_ILCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

• Lower mower to its lowest position.

• Remove retainer spring holding anti-

swaybar to chassis bracket and

disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

• Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck.

• Raise attachment lift to its highest

position.

• Remove two retainer springs from

each front link and remove links.

• Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

• Slide mower out from under right side

of tractor.

IMPORTANT: if an attachment other

than the mower deck is to be mounted

on the tractor, remove hte front links.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or

underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower toits highest position.

• Measure height from bottom of deck

curl to ground level at front corners of

mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual.

Adjustment

Lift Links

Sus

Chassis

Front Mower

Bracket

Front

Suspension

Bracket

Anti-Sway Bar,

Retainer

Springs

Mower

Bracket

Retainer

Springs

Bottom of Curl Bottom of Curl

FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL

SIDE-TO-SIDE. ifthe following front-to-

back adjustment is necessary, be sure to

adjust both front links equally so mower

will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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 "F" directly in front of

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 housing,

loosen nut "G" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower housing,

loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both

front links. Tighten nut "G" on both

front links an equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will

change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8".

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Both Front LinksShould be Equal in Length

Nut

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage

parking brake.

• Remove screws from L.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover.

• Roll belt over the top of LH. mandrel

pulley.

• Remove belt from electric clutch

pulley.

• Remove belt from idler pulleys.

• Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck

surface.

• Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and bolt in mower

housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

• Install belt in both idlers. Make sure

belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers

as shown.

• Install new belt onto electric clutch

pulley.

• Roll belt into upper groove of L.H.

mandrel pulley.

• Carefully check belt routing making

sure belt is in the grooves correctly

and inside belt keepers.

• Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.

L.H. Screws

Mandrel ,r-ttttttt__

Cover __ Idler

_-- . Pulleys

L.H.

Eectric

Clutch

Primar_

Idler Arm

Belt

Keepers

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

• Remove mower drive belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT' in

this section of this manuat).

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual).

• Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover. Unhook

spring from bolt on mower housing.

• Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel

pulley.

• Remove belt from center mandrel

pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel

pulley.

• Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface.

• Check secondary idler arm and idler to

see that they rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is hooked in secondary

idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

• Install new belt in lower groove of L.H.

mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and

center mandrel pulley as shown.

• Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves

properly.

• Reconnect spring to bolt in mower

housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel

cover.

• Reinstall mower to tractor (See

"INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT"

in the Assembly section of this

manual).

• Reassemble mower drive belt (See

"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT"

in this section of this manual).

Left Hand Mower Blade Center

Mandrel Drive Belt Mandrel

Idler

Right

Hand

Mandrel

Cover

Idler Arm

Anti-Sway-Bar

Bracket

Screw

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years

of service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the internal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to

not engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by your

nearest authorized service center/

department,

• Make sure attachment clutch and

ignition switches are in "OFF" position.

• Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot

locations cut in the side of brake plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in _lutch plate.

Rotor Clutch Plate

Slot (3)

Nylon Locknut (3)

Plate

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equippe d with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact your nearest authorized

service center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

,Operating

Arm

BELT REMOVAL -

• Engage parking brake (creates slack

in belt).

• Remove belt from clutching and fan

idler pulleys.

• Loosen belt keeper above transaxle

pulley.

• Remove belt from transaxle pulley.

Remove belt from engine pulley and

front V-idler pulley.

• Pull belt out of all belt keepers and

remove from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

Place V part of belt into grooves on

engine pulley and front V-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt

keepers.

• Route belt on right side, coming from

V-idler, towards back of tractor, above

midspan belt keeper and to top of

transaxle pulley.

• Route belt on left side, coming from

engine pulley, towards back of tractor

and through loop in midspan belt

keeper.

• Place V part of belt into grooves on

transaxle and fan idler pulleys, making

sure to route belt inside of all belt

keepers.

• Retighten belt keeper above transaxle

pulley.

• Place belt around clutching idlers as

shown, making sure to route belt

inside of all belt keepers.

• Check to be sure belt is positioned

correctly and is on proper side of all

belt keepers.

• Reinstall mower.

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.

Tractor V-Belt Drive Schematic

Viewed From L.H. Side of Tractor

Transaxle Pulley

Engine Clutching

ulleYAbove Belt Keeper

V-Idler

ro REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

=ark the tractor on level surface. Engage

_arking brake. For ease of service there

s a belt installation guide decal on

_ottom of left footrest.

, Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

Belt Keepers Belt Twists

I _.__ ] Belt Keeper Idler

_J_ Engine Pulley

_V-ldler

As Viewed From Bottom

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL

LEVER

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever

will not hold its position while at a

selected speed, it may be adjusted at the

friction pack located on the right side of

chassis.

• Park tractor on level surface. Stop

tractor by turning ignition key to "OFF"

position and engage parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

• While holding Iocknut, loosen jam nut

• Tighten Iocknut 1/4 turn.

• While holding Iocknut, tighten jam nut

securely.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to

move the motion control lever becomes

too excessive, reverse the above

adjustment procedure by loosening

Iocknut 1/4 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

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.

Loeknut

, Jam Nut

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Toe-in was set at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. If parts in the front axle or

steering mechanism have been replaced

or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if

necessary.

TO CHECKTOE-IN

• Position front wheels straight ahead.

• Measure distance between wheels at

front and rear of tires (dimensions "A"

and "B").

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

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

TOADJUSTTOE-IN

• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment

sleeves on tie rod.

• Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is

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

• Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable

on your tractor. If damage has occurred

to affect the front wheel camber, contact

your nearest authorized service center/

department.

-._ A

Adjustment Sleeves

Jam Nuts

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

REARWHEEL

• Block rear axle securely.

• Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow

wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

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.

Washer

Retaining

Axle

Cover

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK

BA'n'ERY

• 1, CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emer-

gency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

REPLACING BAI"rERY

CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

• Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

• Reinstall terminal guard.

• First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

• Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

Terminal Keps Hex Bolt

Access

Positive

Terminal (Red)

Cable

(Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

• Close hood,

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Looseor damagedwiringmaycause

yourtractorto runpoorly,stoprunning,or

preventitfromstarting.

• Check wiring. See eleetrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT UFT

SPRING

• While holding spring bushing with

wrench, loosen jam nut.

• Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to

extend spring and reduce lift effort for

heavier attachments.

• Turn adjustment bolt counterclockwise

for lighter attachments.

• Retighten jam nut against spring

bushing.

IMPORTANT: Do not adjust for maxi-

mum spring tension when using light

attachments such as a mower. Adjust lift

lever spring to aid in lifting attachment.

Do not overpower spring. When remov-

ing attachment, always adjust spring

tension to its lowest position.

Adjustment Bolt Spring

Jam Nut

Attachment Lift

Spring

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

Headlight Wire

Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and

systems, which are being done at the

customers expense, may be performed

by any non-road engine repair establish-

ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THRO'n'LE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at

the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adiustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

• Check that speed control lever is

against stop screw. If it is not, loosen

casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable uhtil lever is against screw.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

Adiusting

Throttle

Control

Cable

Stop

Choke

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary, check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

• With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and

cartridge plate to expose carburetor

choke (See "AIR FILTER" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

• Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

Closed for Full

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been present at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for

differences in fuel, temperature, altitude

or load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turning the adjusting needles

out (counterclockwise) increases the

supply of fuel to the engine giving a

richer fuel/air mixture.

iMPORTANT; Damage to the needles

and the seats in carburetor may result if

screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SEI-I-ING -

• Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see 'qO ADJUST

THROI-ILE CONTROL CABLE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

• With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting

needle in (clockwise) closing it finger

tight and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) 1 turn.

FINAL SEI-FING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running'and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

• The high idle is set at the factory and

cannot be adjusted.

• Idle speed setting - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is

attained.

Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise)

until engine speed decreases and

then turn out (counterclockwise)

approximately 3/4 turn to obtain the

best low speed performance.

• Recheck idle speed. Readjust if

necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or

dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle

out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

Repeat test and continue to adjust, if

necessary, until engine accelerates

smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust-damage may result.

iMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

eninge governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

settng can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest autho-

rized service center/department, which

has proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

_tk 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.

• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BA'B'ERY

• 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 'q-O CLEAN BA-I-FERY

AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

termina!s.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

puUmdeposits from forming in essential

el system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcoho

blended fuels 9called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to "START" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

• 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 fcom

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

CAUSE

• Out of fuel.

• Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

• Engine flooded.

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicks but will

not start

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Carburetor out of

adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

,. Weak or dead battery.

Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Carburetor out of

adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutch is

• engaged.

Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery

terminals.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Faulty ignition switch.

• Faulty solenoid or

starter.

• Faulty operator

presence switch (es).

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery

terminals.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Faulty solenoid or

starter.

CORRECTION

• Fill fuel tank.

• See '3-0 START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

• Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

• Check all wiring.

• See '3-o Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug.

• Recharge or replace

battery.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

• Check all wiring.

• See '3-0 Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal.

• Disengage attachment

clutch.

• Recharge or replace

battery.

• Replace fuse.

Clean battery terminals.

,. Check all wiring.

• Check/replace ignition

switch.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Recharge or replace

• battery.

Clean battery termina s.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING ( :HART

PROBLEM

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

Engine continues

to run when operator

leaves seat with

attachment clutch

engaged

Poorcut-uneven

Mowerbladeswlll not

rotate

CAUSE

• Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

• Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

• Build-up of grass,

leaves and trash

under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

• Low oil level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/

fins.

• Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Carburetor out of

adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Worn, bent or loose

blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety

presence control

system.

• Worn, bent or loose

blade.

• Mower deck not level.

• Buildup of grass,

leaves, andtrash

under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

! • Clogged mower deck

ventholes fi'om buildup

of grass, leaves, and

trash around mandrels.

• Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

• Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

• Frozen idler pulley.

• Frozen blade mandrel.

CORRECTION

Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

Adjust throttle control.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

Clean/replace air filter.

Check oil level/change oil.

Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

• Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

• Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

• Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

• See 'qo Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s).

•Replace damaged parts.

• Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected,

contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Replace idler pulley.

• Replace blade mandrel.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Poor grass discharge • Engine speed too slow.

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of Drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

• Mower deck not level.

• Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup of grass,

leaves and trash under

mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades improperly

installed.

• Improper blades used.

• Clogged mower deck

vent holes from buildup

of grass, leaves, and

trash around mandrels.

• Switch is "OFF".

• Bulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty light switch.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Blown fuse.

• Bad battery cell(s).

• Poor cable connections.

• Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

• Faulty alternator.

• Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position.

• Motion drive belt worn,

damaged or broken.

• Air trapped in transmiss-

ion during shipment or

servicing.

• Engine throttle control

not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

• Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

• Shift to slower speed.

• Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

• Level mower deck.

• Check tires for proper air

pressure.

• Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Repla(_e mower drive belt.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

• Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

Turn switch "ON",

• Replace bulb(s).

Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiring and connec

tions.

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

, Check/clean all connec

tions.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

• Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

• Replace motion drive belt.

• Purge transmission.

• Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

BATTERY SOLENOID

FUSE

AMMETER WHITE

WHITE ......

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP) t_ _ _

PTO (DISENGAGED)

S_]__ARK PLUGS

IGNITION GAP

UNIT I v 2 PLUGS

J ON TWiN CYL, ENG NES'

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF M+G÷A! NONE

ON+ IJGHT_ B+AI L+A2

ON B + A1 NONE

FUEL SHUT-OFF

SOLENOID

15AMP DG @ 3600 RPM

_ REGULATOR

2_VOLTSAC@ 3600RpM(REGULATORD_SCONNECTE°)

RELAY

PTO SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF C+G,B+H

ON C+FrB+E,A+D

HEADLIGHTS

GFC

-0- .

REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B

ENGINECONNECTOR

TRACTOR CONNECTOR

R EGU LATO R _7._/---(_EN GINE

START B + S + A1 NONE _PURPLEWIRE SHORTING IGNITION,,. SWITCH BAI]'ERY

HITE WIRE) M -F.O R-EN GINE _,J'_'._ -,_ - CHARGING

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS REDWIRE) '

NOTE: IFWIRING INSULATED CARBURETOR (BLACKWIRE)

SOLENOID

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR RED WIRE OIL SENTRY OIL SENTRY SWITCHED

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY _LUE WIREi REEN WIRE) OPTION +12V

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO - (YELLOW WIRE _-- (BLUE WIRE)

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR TO LIGHT PKG.)

WIRING.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

KL=YPART

NO. NO. DESCRIP13ON

1 144927 Battery

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

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bott, 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc

11 150109 HolddownBatteryFrontMount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4

16 153664 Switch _nterlock Push-in

19 STD551125 Washer Lock t/4

20 73350400 Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc

21 166184 HarnessAsm LightW/4t 52j

22 4152J BulbLight#1156

24 4799J Cable Battery6 Ga 11"red

25 146686 Cable Battery

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uric

28 157899 CableGround

29 160784 Switch Plunger

30 163968 Switch Ign

33 140403 Key Ign

40 166176 Harness Ign

41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

42 131563 CoverTerminal Red

43 t45673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular 15Amp

50 154963 Switch,PTO

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop

81 109748X Relay, Asm.

83 163996 Bulbhofder Asm Incandescent SV

NOTE: All componentdimensions given inU. S.

inches 1inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

138

19 100

17 144

122

147

122

6361) 24

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUM BER 917.273023

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

PART KL=YPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DF-.SCRIP_.qON

1 150253 RaiI,FrameRH 50 152726

2 140506 Drawbar, GT 52 73680500

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc 56 154914

5 163976 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 58 137113

6 157882 Dash, LowerVgt One Piece 60 17490620

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

8 145166 Support, Battery 68 17490508

14 161023X558 Hoodasm.,PntYTGT 70 137159

15 160568 Lens Asm headlight Bar 84 142992

16 121794X Cover, Access 86 74760716

17 17490612 Screw, Thdro13/8-16x3/4 90 11050600

18 160564X558 Grille 91 156586

19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16x 12 Ga. g5 105531X

20 74760616 SoltFinHex3/8-16xl 96 140503

21 73680600 NutCrownlcck3/8+16Unc 99 140871

23 17490616 ScrewThdro13/8-16x1Ty-Tt 100 121236X

24 145243)(558 Footrest, RH 101 17490628

28 145244X558 Footrest, LH 102 STD62.4603

30 145052 Saddle Hydro 103 142273

31 161419 Brace, Supt 1-pc VGT Steering 106 138776

32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis LH 120 19131616

33 161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis RH 122 161464

34 142131 Bracket, Engine Support rear 130 164863

35 19111116 Washer11/32 x11/16 x16 Ga. 138 163975X428

36 74780512 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 139 161330

37 163982X558 FenderPnt 140 163806

39 136961 Bracket, Axle Front 142 161897

40 156111 Bracket, Supportaxle/Engine 144 161900

42 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 147 162967

43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 148 164655

44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 150 161237

45 154913 Bracket, Asm., susp Chassis Rh NOTE: All component dimensions given in U+S.

47 17490608 Screw Thdrol. 3/5-16 x 112 inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

Bracket, Chassis Front

Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

Bracket asm., Fender

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

Washer 13/32 x t x 14 Ga.

Screw ThdroL5/16-18 x 1/2

Guide, Belt MidSpan

StopOver CenterMower

BoltFin Hax 7/16-14 Unc x 1

Washer, LockExt. Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Push Nut+Nylon

Bracket Skid Chassis

RodBy Pass

Cap By Pass Rod

Screw thdrol3/8-16 x 1-3/4

Retainer,Spring

Lock, By Pass

Bolt5/16-t 8 TT

Washer 13/32 x t x 16 Ca.

Screw Hex Wshd8-18 x 7/8

Screw HWHD Hi-Lot 3- !6 x 3/4

CupHolder

BoltShoulder5(16-18TI-

Magnet YTGT

Bracket Dash Rh

Bracket Dash Lh

Fastener Nut Pal

ExtrusionBumpers

DuctHeat Hood

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.273023

GROUND DRIVE

33 9

100

,101

.111

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

2 7070E Key 1/4 x 2.5 70 164892X428

3 7563R Washer ThrustAxle Harden 71 151179

5 STD541437 NutCrownlock3/8-16 72 STD541431

6 STD561210 Pin Cotter l/S x 3/4 73 74490548

7 140507 Wheel Hub Asm. 74 142432

9 140080 Bolt Hub 76 140481

15 STD5510_7 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 77 74760716

17 140921 Spdng Rod Brake 79 72110505

20 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 80 140484

22 156103 ShaftArmAsm 81 17490612

23 130564 Knob 82 150586

28 STD5412'37 Nut, HexJam 3/8-16 83 140479

29 140494 BrakeRod 84 140490

30 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16Ga 85 17541020

33 12000053 RingE 86 140462

34 124236X CapPlungar 87 140491

35 137648 Rod Parking Brake 88 161592

36 149412 SpringDriveGreund 89 73680700

37 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 90 140489

38 150035 Nyllner 91 17490644

39 74321016 Screw Fin #10-24 x f 92 74760520

40 5304J Actuator Interlock Switch 93 140502

41 73661000 Nut Lock#10-24 Unc 94 133835

42 8883R CoverPedal 96 141103

46 145170 RetainerSpring 98 141004

47 138228 Clutch Rod 99 17490624

48 72110612 Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5 100 126881X

50 131494 PulleyIdler Flat 101 156106

51 STD541437 NutCrownlock3/8-16Unc 104 140480

52 139123 Pulley ldler Grooved 105 17580408

53 207J WasherHartdened 106 142918

54 161590 Clutch Arm Asm 107 154739

55 105706X Bearing, Idler 108 142917

56 140218 V-Belt 109 140929

58 74760724 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/2 111 156240

61 140488 PulleryTransaxle 112 156104

64 154752 ShaftAsm Brake Parking Clutch 113 73220700

e5 67609 BottShoulder 115 123405X

66 140296 WasherHardened 116 73900500

67 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga 117 73900600

68 5142H PinRoll -- 163198

69 123800X Washer

ConsoleHydro Fender

Plate Console Shift

NutCrownlock 5/16-18

Bolt Hex F_ghd 5/16-18 x3 Gr.

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

BracketTransaxle

BoltFin Hex 7/16-14 x 1

BoltCarriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

BracketTorque RH

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x3/4

Bracket Mount Torque/Fan

StrepTorque Mid

Spacer

Screw#10-24 × 1-1/4

Fan 7" Hydro

Adapter Fan

Pulley idler

Nut, Crownlock 7/16-14

Keeper Belt

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 2-3/4

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 × 1.75

LinkShift Asm

FastnerChristmas Tree

Washer Nickel Plated.

Bracket Shift

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

Washer Compression

Washer Bellvifle

Bracket Idler

Screw Tap 1/4-20 x 1/2

O-Ring Asm.Hydro Gear

Line Fuel Hydro

Cap Vent

SpringReturn Brake

Spacer ShiftLever VGTH

Washer Nylon High Temp

Nut Hex ASF 7/16-14 UNC

Keeper Belt Gnd Dr.

Nut Lock Hex Flange 5/16-18

Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 UNC

TransaxleHydro

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

STEERING

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUM BER 917.273023

19 \ 28

/./, " 16J_ _

\,\

'\ t

'\\ :

STEERING

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

I_=Y PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944X428

2 137094

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136519

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137437

18 137155

19 156011

20 163887

21 159945

22 155105

23 152927

25 74780616

26 159946X42&

27 3366R

28 17060612

29 104239X

30 120000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 74760512

35 138O59

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 73700600

40 109851X

41 155246

42 17490508

44 160135

45 19132411

WheelSteering

Axle Asm Fr

Fitting,Grease

SpindieAsm LH

SpindleAsm RH

WasherThrust .75 x 1.230

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

RingKlip#t5304-75

Cap Spindle FrTop 81k

BoltFin Hex 5/8-11 X 2-3/4

Spacing Bearing Axle Front

Nut LockFlange 5/8-t 1 Unc

Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Nut, LockCenter 3/8-24 UNF

Shaft Asm Stering

Rod Asm Tie Bali J BallVgt (Inc. Key No. 36-40)

Draglink, Bail Joint Solid Vgt

Support asm Steering Vgt

Boot, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. BIk

Screw

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

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing Col Strg BIk

Screw 3/8-16 x.75

Bearing, Flange

Ring, Klip truarc #5304-75

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16.18 x 3/4

Gear, Sector SteePing

Tie Rod

Jam Nut RHThread

Joint Asm Ball Rh thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm Ball LH Thread

Bracket Sw_tch Interlock VGT 97

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

Extension, Steering

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

NOTE: All component dimensions given inU. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

22...._ 1

21.---_,_

_169

e_j74

_..._ 19 7

I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

Kohler ModelNo. CV20S-65551

2 161063 Muffler Side

5 13200300 Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

6 151396 Muffler Asm Guard

8 121361X Pulley V-Idler

9 150828 Keeper asm. Belt Engine

10 105432 Bushing

11 140923 Clutch Electric

12 143996 Pulley Engine VGT 3.50 Yt/Gt 96

16 109227X Spacer, Pad

17 106082X Spacer, Pad

18 161493 CapAsm Fuelw/Gauge

19 ...... Plug Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)

20 164067 ControIThrot

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

22 164415 ControlChoke

24 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

25 73920600 Nut Keps 3/6-24 UNF

26 3645J Bushing

27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel

28 7834R Fuel Line

29 132920 Spark Arrester Kit

33 STO541437 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8-16

35 10010500 Washer Split

37 123487X " Clamp Hose BIk

38 74780624 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

39 17490636 Screw TT 3/6-16 x 2-1/4 Unc

40 17490664 Screw TT 3/8-16 4 Unc

41 t26197X Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x .250

42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7/16

43 150280 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4-1/4 Ga. 5

45 128861 Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

47 142040 SpacerEngine

48 19132007 Washer 13i32x1-1/4x7Ga.

51 161231 Manifold PipeVGT

54 19131414 WasherFfat13/32x7/8x14Ga.

55 13280336 Nipple Pipe 4-1/2

65 19131614 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

69 24-041-02 Gasket Kohler CV18-CV26

74 162295 Elbow Street Brass

76 17490612 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty-tt

80 M73030800 Nut Flange M8-1.25 Non-Lk Zink

NOTE: All componentdimensions given inU. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1 140124

2 140551

3 140675

4 127018X

5 145O06

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 150176

10 155925

12 121246X

13 121248X

14 72050412

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720

Strap Fender

boltShoulder 5/16-18 x .62

Clip Push-In Hinged

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

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi

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

Pan Seat

Bracket Mounting Switch

Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20 x1-1/2

KL=YPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

15 121249)( Spacer Split

16 123740X Spring Cprsn

17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

18 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12

19 166369 Knob, Seat

20 124238X Cap, Spring Seat

21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc

22 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U, S.

inches 1inch = 25/4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

-- -- 23

m __ 23

I<_'Y PART

NO. NO.

1 164094

2 149516

3 163916

4 163917

5 140837

6 133644

7 164757

8 164884

9 163204

10 156439

11 4900J

12 146790

K_Y PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Decal Dash 13 167186 DecalRPLC

Decal Battery DNGR/PSN ENG 14 160397 Decal V-Belt Schem

hsm 16 166887 Decal Deck Mower EZ3

Decal Hood RH Craftsman 17 163265 Decal Dash Panel

Decal Hood LH Craftsman 18 164065 Decal InsertStrg

Decal Brake Parking Saddle 19 138047 Decal Battery

Decal Maintenance 22 142342 DecalDrawbarCNTRL

Decal Engine 23 106202X Reflectro, Taillight

Decal Blower Hsng Koh[ 25 163230 Decal Fender Auto Trans

Decal, FenderCraftsman - - 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust

DecalFender Danger (LiftHandle)

Decal Clutch/Brake - - 157199 Pad Footrest

Decal V-Belt DrSch - _ 168114 Owner'sManual, English

-- 168115 Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS AND TIRES

7 10

K_-'Y PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap Valve Tire

2 65139 Stem Valve

3 106228X427 RimAsm Front

4 8134H Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

5 106230X Tire, Front

6 278H Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)

7 9040H Bearing Flange (frontWheel

Only)

5 g 8 104757X Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00

9 105588X Tire Rear

8 10 7154J Tube Rear (Service Item Only)

11 106227X427 RimAsm Rear

12 6856M Fitting Grease

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

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

LIST ASSEMBLY

40 43 35 17

,tR

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

LIST ASSEMBLY

I_-Y PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

t 121006X Rod Asm. Lever

2 159167 Shaft Asm Lift Vgt

3 159189 Lever asm Lift Rh

4 12000022 ERing #5133-87

5 19292016 Washer 29/32 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga.

6 74780624 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

7 125631X Grip Handle

8 122365X Button Plunger Red

9 122364X Plunger, Button

10 28761-1 Spring 2-1/8,,

11 146704 Link Lift

12 163552 Retainer Spnng

13 139868 Arm Suspension Rear

14 140302 Bearing Pivot Spherical

15 STD5414.37 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Uno

16 674A247 Spring Asm. Assist Lift

17 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

18 143363 Bracket Spring Assist

19 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

20 5328J Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist

21 STD523710- Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

22 127218 Link Front

23 STD624008 Retainer Spring

24 73350600 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

25 130171 Trunnion

26 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1/2-13unc

29 150233 Trunnion, InfHeight

30 110807)( Nut, Special

3t 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

32 137150 Spring, Compression Inf Hgt

33 STD560g07 Pin Cofter 3f32 x 1/2

34 137167 Rod, Adjust Lift

35 138057 Knob Inf. 3/846

38 155097 Pointer,Height Indicator

39 123935X Plug,Hole

40 17490512 Screw Hex Wsh 5/16-18 x 3/4

41 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

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

43 123934X Scale IndicatorHeight

70 145212 Nut Flange Lock

72 110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil

NOTE: All componentdimensions givenin U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUM BER 917.273023

MOWER DECK

116

117

TRACTOR --MODELNUMBER 917.273023

MOWERDECK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 164210

3 138457

5 STD62400_

6 130832

8 850857

9 STB551137

10 140296

11 163819

12 129895

13 137553

14 137152

15 110485X

16 140329

18 72140505

19 132827

20 145055

21 STD541431

22 134753

23 131267

24 105304X

25 149287

26 110452)(

27 157788

28 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 153531

33 137266

34 144945

35 17490628

36 STD551037

37 131494

38 156086

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

DeckWeldment 3_ 144917

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 40 137273

Retainer Spring 41 17490620

Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway

Bar) 42 122052)(

Bolt, Patched 3/8-24 xl-l/4Gr. 8 43 144949

Washer, Lock Hvy. Unplated 3/8 44 133943

Washer, Hard Blade, Mower 45 145059

Vented 46 137729

Blade, 46" Mulching 47 144959

Bearing, Ball, Mandrel#6204 48 148763

Shaft Asm. w/Lower Bearing 49 STD541437

(Includes Key No. 12) 50 72110612

Housing, Mandrel

Bearing,Ball, Mandrel 51 153390

Stripper, Mower Round 52 156493

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 72 19131616

Bolt, Hex Head, Shoulder 5/16- 101 145579

18 102 71161010

Baffle, Vortex Mower 46" 103 STD551110

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 104 19061216

Stiffiner, Bracket 105 160793

Bracket, Deflector 106 2029J

Cap, Sleeve 116 137644

Spring, Torsion, Deflector 117 133957

Nut, Push 118 73930600

Shield, Deflector Mower 119 19121414

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ca. 126 144948

Rod, Hinge 127 146763

Screw, Thdroll Washer Hd 128 19132203

Washer, Spacer Mower Vented -- 166208

Pulley, Mandrel

Nut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16

Anchor, Spring Deck 46"

Screw, Thdroll 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 - - 143651

Tytt

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ca.

Pulley, Idler, Flat

Keeper, Belt, idler

Pulley, idler, Driven

Spring, Secondary 44/46/50 Vent

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

Tytt

Spacer, Retainer

Arm, Idler Secondary

Washer, Hardened

Cover, Mandrel Deck

Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8

V-Belt, Mower, Secondary

V-Belt, Mower, Primary

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr.

Washer Felt

Pulley Idler Flat 46 PRI drive

Washer 13/32x 16 Ca.

Cover, Mulching

Screw

Washer, Lock #10

Washer

Latch Asm. Mulch/Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bolt,Shoulder

Gauge Wheel, Wide

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 UNC

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

Arm, Idler, Primary Deck 46"

Pulley, Idler,V-Groove Dim. 4.25

Washer 13/32 x 1-3/8 x 3 Ca.

Deck Complete (Std. Deck-Order

separatelymulcher plate and

gauge wheel components Key

Nos. 101-106and 116-118)

Mandrel Asm 44"/50" Service

(Includes Key No.s 8-10, 12-15,

31 and 33)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

TRANSAXLE--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L

(2)

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(2)

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 164591 Assembly, Housing, LH 72 153767

2 164592 Assembly, Housing, RH 73 142904

7 153765 Oi! Seal .984 x 1.5 x .25 74 142905

16 142876 Brake Shaft Assembly 76 142907

20 t,42877 Axle Mounting Horn 77 142908

Assembly 78 142909

21 142878 Washer 1.0 x 1.63 x .08 79 153768

22 142879 Washer 1.0 x 2.06 x .09 81 142910

33 142929 Brake Yoke Assembly 82 142911

35 142880 Brake Arm 89 142912

36 142882 Puck Plate 91 153769

37 142883 Brake Puck 95 142914

38 142884 Washer 96 153770

7/80.D. x 7/16 x .060 103 142916

39 142885 Nut, Castle 5/16-24 104 142917

40 142886 Cotter Pin 106 142916

41 142887 Brake Actuating Pin 108 142919

42 142888 Hi Pro Key 109 142920

43 142889 Spacer 110 142921

45 142890 Brake Disc 111 150820

46 142891 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1-1/2 112 150823

47 142892 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1

49 153766 Differential Assembly 113 150821

63 142894 Dowel Pin

84 150818 Reduction Gear, 117 150822

14 Teeth to 38 Teeth

85 142897 Final Drive Pinion Assembly 123 150824

67 142898 Jackshaft 124 150825

68 142899 O-Ring 129 153771

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION

Locknut, Hex 5/16-18

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

Hex Cap Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Shoulder Bolt

Freewheel Actuating Arm

Oil Seal .625 x 1.0 x .25

Grease (10 oz. Tube)

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

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

Filter, Spin On

Pump, BDU-10L-122

Plug, Straight Thread

60i 7/18 SAE x 5/16 Fitting

Washer

Vent Cap Assembly

Fitting O-Ring Assembly

Control Arm

Set Screw

Filter Head

Hose 1/2"

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90i

7/8 SAE

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 60i

9/16

Fitting, 1/2" Beaded 90i

9/16

O Ring

Pinch Clamp

Spring, Long

NOTE: All component dimensions given in

U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

TRANSAXLE PUMP--MODEL NUMBER 222-3010L

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144569 Shaft, Pump

2 122716X Ring, Retaining

3 122745X Bearing, Ball

4 122715X Spacer

5 122700X Seal, Lip

6 122699X Ring, Retaining

8 122767X Bearing, Cradle

12 122717)( Seal, Lip

13 122748X Arm, Trunnion

14 122749X Guide, Slot

15 144571 Housing Kit, Transmission

17 122770X Bearing, Thrust, Ball

19 153801 Center Section Kit

21 122722X Seal, Lip

22 144573 Shaft, Motor

23 142978 Washer, Block Thrust

KEY PART

NO. NO.

25 127148X

32 142938

37 122786X

38 "122718X

42 144578

43 144578

44 144579

47 122752X

53 127153X

60 142977

62 144581

63 144582

64 144583

67 144584

-- 153769

DESCRIPTION

Swashplate, Variable

Block Assembly

Pin, Stainless, Headless

Gasket, Center Section

Check Valve Kit

Charge Relief Kit

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Bypass Valve Kit

Block Spring

O-Ring

Charge Pump Kit

Gerotor Assembly

Screw, Socket Head, Cap

Pump Assembly, Complete

TRACTOR -- MODEL N UM BER 917.273023

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

STARTING SYSTEM I

2 5

ENGINE CONTROLS

4 I

\1_ -- 6

TI ! _2,

OIL PAN / LUBRICATION I

9/_3

/7 _4

0/5

11 13 14

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

STARTING SYSTEM

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.

M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x70

24-096-05 Cover, pinion

M-0839080 Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x80

12-468-01 Washer, plain 11/32" (3)

25-098-05 Starter, (Includes 6-11)

12-221-01 Kit, brush

12-227-13 Cap

12-211-01 Bolt, thru (2)

12-755-54 Kit, drive

12-227o06 Cap, drive end

f2-170-05 Armature

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 SM-O642025Screw, hex flange

M6xl 0x25

2 24-090-14 Lever, governor

3 M-0641060 Nut, hex flange M6xl.0

4 24-089-01 Spring, linkage

5 25-158-08 Bushing, linkage retaining

6 24-079-04 Linkage, throttle

7 25-158-11 Bushing, throttle linkage

8 M-0547050 Nut, hex. lock M5x08

9 24-089-03 Spring, throttle

10 24-126-56 Bracket, control

11 M-0645016 Screw, hex flange

M6xl 0x16 (4)

12 12-237-01 Clamp, cable (2)

13 M-0545016 Screw, hex. flange

M5xO.Sx16 (3)

14 24-090-07 Lever, thorttl@ actuator

15 24-468-01 Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3)

16 24-089-18 Spring, governer

17 M-0446030 Nut, hex M4x07

18 24-090-13 Lever, throttle control

19 M-0545020 Screw, hex. flange

M5xO.6x20

20 24-089-38 Spring, throttle limiter

21 24-090-05 Lever, choke

22 41-466-03 Washer, spring 1/4"

23 M-0403025 Screw, hex. cap M4xO.7x25

24 24-079-05 Linkage, choke

DESCRIPTION

M-O645025

M-O631005

24-199-07

24-393-08

24-123.05

24-162-26

24-043-12

12-380-01

52-448-02

12-144-02

24-153-08

X-75-32

24-136-01

52-050-02

52-032-08

24-086-17

24-086-16

X-75-10

Screw, hex flange

M6xl 0x25 (2)

Washer, plain 6 mm (2)

Pan, oil assembly

(Includes 1,2, & 4-10)

Oit pump assembly

(Includes 5)

Tube, oil pickup

Screen, oi_

Kit, governor gear w/pin

(Includes 8)

Pin, governor regulating

Tab, locking

Shaft, governor gear

O-Ring

Plug, hex ctsk. 3/8"

Nipple, oil filter

Filter, oil

Seal, oil (PTO end)

Screw, hex flange

M8x1.25x45

Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x45 (9)

Plug, sq. hd. solid 3/8"

N.P.T.F.

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

IGNITION/ELECTRfCAL J

p-4

9 _ _8

AIR INTAKE J

• q.1

20_q,

19--_

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

--2

%--4

6/6

15 /

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.273023

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

IGNITION/CHARGING

KEY PART KEY PART

NO; NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

DESCRIPTION

1 54-755-15 Kit, grass screen 1 54-027-95 Housing, blower

(Includes 2-4,and 24 113 (Incl. M-0545010 & 24 063

18) 36)

2 M-0403025 Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 2 24-100-02 Nut, plastic (2)

(4) 3 M-0545020 Screw, hex. flange

3 X-25-92 Washer, plain 5/16" (4) M5x0.8x20 (2)

4 24-112-04 Spacer, grass screen (4) 4 M-0545016 Screw, hex. flange

5 25-086-47 Bolt, shoulder (4) M5x0.8x16 (5)

6 24-157-03 Fan 5 M-0551016 Screw, hex. flange

7 12-086-t4 Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

Mf0x1.5x46 6 M-0645016 Screw, hex. flange

8 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8". M6x1.0x16 (6)

9 X-42-15 Key 7 24-146-02 Plate, backing - # 2 side

10 24-025-04 Flywheel 8 24-146-08 Plate, backing - # 1 side

11 25-403-03 Rectifier-regulator 9 24-063-20 Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 2

12 X-25-92 Washer, plain 3/16" (2) side

13 24-086-18 Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x7/ 10 24-063-14 Baffle, valley - #2 side

8 (2) 11 24-063-30 Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1

14 236602 Connector (3 contact) side

15 54-755-09 Kit, 15 amp stator 12 24-063-23 Baffle, valley - #1 side

(Includes 24 126 71) 13 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange

16 12-132-06 Spark Plug (2) M5x0.8xl0 (2)

17 M-0548025 Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25

(2) NOT ILLUSTRATED

18 235173 Clip, cable -- 24-063-36 Baffle, blower housing

19 48-154-02 Clip, cable -- M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange

20 X-25-63 Washer, plain 1/4" M5x0.8xl0 (2)

21 24-584-01 Module, ignition (2) -- N/A Cover, control

22 M-0545020 Screw, hex. flange -- 24-086-06 Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x3/

M5x0.Sx20 (4) 4" (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 24-126-71 Bracket, stator wire

-- X-22-11 Washer, lock 1/4" AIRINTAKE/FILTRATION

-- 24-176-12 Harness, wiring KEY PART

Lead, black (rect.-reg. 4" - NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

18 gauge

-- 25-518-28 insulated grip barrel

eyelets) 1 24-164-06 Manifold, intake

-- 24-113-18 Decal, grass screen 2 M-0651055 Screw, hex. flange

- - 12-454-01 Tie, wire M6x1.0x55 (4)

3 24-041-01 Gasket, intake manifold (2)

4 24-041-14 Gasket, air cleaner base

5 24-094-13 Base, air cleaner

6 24-041-13 Gasket, fuel spitback cup

7 24-109-05 Cup, fuel spitback

8. 24-083-05 Precleaner, element

9 24-083-03 Element, air cleaner

10 230046 Seal, breather

11 24-096-01 Cover, inner air cleaner

12 12-100-01 Wing Nut

13 24-096-65 Cover, air cleaner

14 54-755-01 Kit, knob with sea[

(Includes 15 & 16)

15 24-153-15 O-Ring

16 25-341-03 Knob, cover

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27.,3023

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERI

1 ___/8

CRANCASEJ

Ore11

_--13

r.._,

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON NO. NO.

1 24-033-03 Kit, breather cover w/

gasket (Includes 2,3)

2 24-041-23 Gasket, breather

3 24-096-15 Cover, breather

4 M-0645020 Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x20 (4)

5 X.75-23 Plug, a_len hd. 1/8"

6 12-351-02 Lifter, valve (4)

7 24-755-66 Kit, valve train (includes

8,11,12)

8 24-411-05 Rod, push (4)

9 24-041-08 Gasket cylinder head (2)

10 24-318-12 Head assembly, #2 cy nder

11 25-186-01 Arm, rocker (4)

12 24-599-0t Pivot, rocker arm (4)

13 M-0640034 Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x34 (4)

14 12-086-16 Screw, hex. flange

M10x1.5x90 (8)

15 24-755-74 Kit, valve cover - plain

(Includes 16,17)

16 24-153-15 O-Ring

17 24-666-32 Screw, shoulder (4)

18 24-445-01 Strap, lifting

19 24-016-01 Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2)

24-016-02 Valve, exhaust (.25) (2)

20 24-017-01 Valve, intake (Std.) (2)

24-017-02 Valve, intake (.25) (2)

21 24-032-05 Seal, valve stem (2)

22 235011 Retainer, spring (4)

23 24-089-02 Spring, valve (4)

24 12-173-01 Cap, valve spnng (4)

25 12-755-03 Kit, retainer (4)

26 24-318-11 Head assembly, #1 cylinder

27 24-755-76 Kit, valve cover - breather

(Incl. 16,17,26)

26 25-313-02 Grommet, rubber

29 24-755-57 Kit, breather separator

(Includes 28,30-33)

30 M-0545016 Screw, hex. flange

MSx0.Sx16 (2)

31 24-445-02 Strap, breather

32 24-126-44 Bracket, breather

separator

33 24-112-12 Spacer

34 24-294-06 Fitting

35 24-326-13 Hose, breather

36 24-326-14 Hose, breather

37 X-426-9 Clamp, hose (2)

DESCRIPTION

24-032-01

24-294-13

12-360-17

24-067-13

24-067-14

24-874-01

24-874-02

24-874-03

24-108-01

24-108-02

24-108-03

24-018-01

12-422-09

12-422-13

12-422-07

12-422-08

12-422-10

12-422-11

12-422-12

24-010-03

24-089-21

52-139-09

M-0545010

24-018-04

24-402-05

12-153-01

24-126-19

12-123-04

M-0545016

12-153-02

24-038-04

24-755-46

12-153-03

12-380-04

Seal, oil front

Crankcase

(USE: Miniblock 24 782

O5)

Fitting

Pin, dowel locating (6)

Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)

Connecting Rod (.25) (2)

Piston w/Ring Set (Std.) (2)

_ncludes 7,8)

iston w/Ring Set (.25) (2)

Piston w/Ring Set (.50) (2)

Ring Set (Std.) (2)

Ring Set (.25) (2)

Ring Set (.50) (2)

Retainer, piston (p/_nR!;)

Shim, camshaft

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R)

Camshaft (Includes 11)

Spring, actuating (ACR)

Plug, cup

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.Sxl0 (2)

Retainer, reed (2)

Reed, breather 2)

O-Ring, lower oil f tube

Bracket, oil fil_ tube

Tube, oil fill

Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16

O-Ring, upper oil fill tube

Dipstick assembly (Includes

22,23)

Kit, oil fill cap (Includes 23)

O-Rin_, dipstick

Pin, hitch

M-0631005 Washer, plain 6 mm

12-032-01 Seal, governor cross shaft

X-25-102 Washer, plain 1/4"

24-144-01 Shaft, governor cross

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

CRANKSHAFT J

FUEL SYSTEM I

EXHAUST I

/ 9

7 8

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273023

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.

1 24-014-72 Crankshaft (Includes 2) 1 24-853-25

2 52-139-09 Plug, cup

2 24-04t-15

3 --

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 4 24-041-14

5 M-0629095

1 24-041-02 Gasket, exhaust (2) 6 M-0641060

2 25-072-04 Stud, M8xt.25x33 (4) 7 47-154-01

8 24-353-03

NOT ILLUSTRATED 9 X-426-9

-- 24-522-16 Short Black t 0 24-086-12

- - 24-782-05 Miniblock

- - 24-755-03 Gasket Set 11 24-393-04

12 24-100-01

13 25-353-03

14 24-050-02

NOTILLUSTRATED

-- 24-757-18

-- 24-757-19

- - 24-757-20

- - 24-757-22

DESCRIPTION

Kit, carburetor w/gaskets

_ncludes 2-4)

asket, carburetor

Carburetor assembly

(For information only not

available separately)

(Includes 24 757 18, 24-

053-25, 24-757-19, 24-

.757-20, 24-757-22)

Gasket, air cleaner base

Stud, M6x1.0x95 (2)

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)

Clip, cable

Line, fuel 10-5/8" (2)

Clamp, hose (6)

Screw, hex. cap.

M6x1.7x18 (2)

Pump, fuel - pulse

Nut, plastic (2)

Line, fuel 13-1/2"

Filter, fuel

Kit, overhaul w/gaskets

Kit,choke repair w/gaskets

Kit, gasket

Kit, solenoidreplacement

w/gaskets

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

_r _

I ""

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

_ Operate your Tractor up and do.wn the face of slopes (not |

i_|AJL greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu-

ii| _ ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

i_ caution when changing direction on slopes.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME sM (1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week

PartsDirect sM

1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

168114 Rev. 5 8.30.99 TR/RD/MH Printed in U.S.A.

Craftsman 917273023 garden tractor

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