Craftsman 917276072 tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

CRIIFTSMIIN°

26.0 HP, 48" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.276072

This product has a mowemission engine which operates

differentmy from previousmy buimt engines. Before start the

you

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual

Read and follow aH Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1°800°659°5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, aL 60179 U.S.A.

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comicraftsman

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

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

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

Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 7

Operation ............................................... 9

Maintenance Schedule ........................ 15

Maintenance ........................................ 15

Service and Adjustments ..................... 19

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

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

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

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

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

Sears will repair or replace free of charge any parts that are found to be defective in

material or workmanship according to the guidelines of coverage listed below. Sears will

also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years. During

the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to service the product at your

home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below). For your conve-

nience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of pur-

chase, but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is

dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location,

please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME@. This warranty applies only while this product is within

the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

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

Standard Maintenance Servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

owner's manual.

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

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

chase date.

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

Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery

will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the first 30

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

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

able but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is

dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location,

please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME@.

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

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

vary, from state to state.

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

mMPORTANT:This cutting machineis capableof amputatinghandsandfeet and throw-

ing objects.Failureto observethe followingsafety instructionscould resultin serious

injuryor death.

_I, WARNmNG:In orderto prevent

accidentalstarting when setting up,

transporting,adjustingor making repairs,

alwaysdisconnectspark plugwire and

placewire where it cannotcontact spark

plug.

,_WARNING: Do not coast down a

hill in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

Tow only the attach-

ments that are recommended by and

comply with specifications of the man-

ufacturer of your tractor. Use common

sense when towing. Operate only at the

lowest possible speed when on a slope.

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

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

Engine exhaust, some

of its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

L GENERAL OPERATmON

* Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

Clear the area of objects such as 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 direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

Slow down before turning.

Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

Turn off blades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

Use extra care when loading or 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 in-

juries. These operators should evaluate

their ability to operate the riding mower

safely enough to protect themselves and

others from serious injury.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do

not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

H. SLOPE OPERATmON

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which can

result in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. If you cannot back

up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do

not mow it.

DO:

, Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-

even terrain could overturn the machine.

Taft 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 recommend-

ations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,

or embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

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

caves in.

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

ill. 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. Never as-

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 children

enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

Never allow children to operate the

machine.

Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

iV. SERVICE

Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep 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

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Ad-

just and service as required.

Be sure the area is clear of other

people beforemowing.Stop machineif

anyoneenters the area.

Nevercarry passengersor children

evenwith the bladesoff.

Do not mow in reverseunlessabso-

lutely necessary.Alwayslook down and

behind beforeand while backing.

Nevercarry children.Theymayfall off

and be seriously injuredor interfere

with safe machineoperation.

Keepchildrenout of the mowingarea

and underthe watchfulcare of another

responsibleadult.

Be alert and turn machineoff if children

enter the area.

Beforeand when backing,look behind

and downfor small children.

Mow up and down slopes (15° Max),

not across.

Removeobstaclessuch as rocks,tree

limbs, etc.

Watchfor holes, ruts, or bumps.Uneven

terraincould overturnthe machine.Tall

grass can hideobstacles.

Use slow speed.Choose a low gear

so that you will not haveto stop or shift

while on the slope.

Avoidstarting or stopping on a slope.If

tires lose traction,disengagethe blades

and proceedslowlystraight downthe

slope.

If machinestops while going uphill,

disengageblades,shift intoreverseand

back downslowly.

Do notturn on slopesunless necessary,

and then, turn slowlyand graduaJly

downhill,if possible.

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

GasolineCapacity5 Gallons

andType: UnleadedRegular

OilType SAE30(above32°F)

(API-SG-SL): SAE5W30

(below32°F)

Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints

W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints

Spark Plug: ChampionQC12YC

(Gap: .040")

Ground Speed

(MPH):

Lo: Hi:

0.7 1.7

1.4 3.3

2.3 5.4

Reverse: 0.9 2.1

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging System: 16 Amps @ 3600 RPM

Battery: Amp/Hr: 35

Min. CCA: 280

Case size: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 45%5 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possibJe dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center. We

have competent, wefl4rained 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".

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmTIES

* Read and observe the safety rules.

* Follow a regular schedule in main-

taining, caring for and using your tractor.

Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is re-

quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-

nia Public Resources Code). Other states

may have similar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal lands. A spark arrester for the

muffler is available through your nearest

Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS

section of this manual).

REPAIR PROTECTmON

AGREEMENTS

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chase. Your new Craftsman® product is

designed and manufactured for years of

dependable operation. But like all prod-

ucts, it may require repair from time to

time. That's when having a Repair Protec-

tion Agreement can save you money and

aggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement

now and protect yourseff from unexpected

hassle and expense.

Here's what's included in the Agreement:

Expert service by our 12,000 profe-

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• Unlimited service and no charge for

parts and labor on all covered repairs.

• Product replacement if your covered

product can't be fixed.

• Discount of 10% from regular price of

service and service=related parts not

covered by the agreement; also, 10%

off regular price of preventive mainte-

nance check.

• Fast hemp by phone = phone support

from a Sears technician on products

requiring in=home repair, plus conve-

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Once you purchase the Agreement, a

simple phone call is all that it takes for you

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Sears has over 12,000 professional repair

specialists, who have access to over 4.5

million quality parts and accessories.

That's the kind of professionalism you can

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new purchase for years to come. Purchase

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Some limitations and exclusions appmyo

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call 1-800=827-6655o

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Video Cassette

Mower

Leveling

Wrench

Bubble

Level

For Future Use

(2) Keys

Keys

Slope Sheet

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory. Review the video cassette before

you begin.

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-

els of carton. Remove end panels and

lay side panels flat.

2. Remove packing materials.

3. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grille.

mMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging in-

structions).

LabeU

ADJUST SEAT

1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment

knob.

2. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

3. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

4. Get off seat without moving its ad-

justed position.

5. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor from

the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKmD (See

Operation section for mocation and

function of controms)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise at-

tachment lift lever to its highest position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for mocation and

function of controms)

_I:_WARNmNG: Before starting, read, un-

derstand and follow all instructions in the

Operation section of this manual. Be sure

tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure

the area in front of tractor is clear of other

people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position, de-

press clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise at-

tachment lift lever to its highest position.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move gear-

shift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply braketo stop tractor,set park-

ing brakeand place gearshiftleverin

neutralposition.

10.Turnignition keyto "STOP"position.

Continuewith the instructionsthat follow.

CHECK TmREPRESSURE

The tires on your tractorwere overinflated

at the factoryfor shippingpurposes. Cor-

recttire pressure is importantfor best

cutting performance.

Reducetire pressureto PSIshown in

"PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For bestcutting results,mowerhous-

ing should be properlyleveled. See "TO

LEVELMOWERHOUSING"in the Service

andAdjustmentssection of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSmTmON

OF ALL BELTS

See the figuresthat are shownfor replac-

ing motionand mowerblade drivebelts

in the Serviceand Adjustmentssection

of this manual. Verifythat the belts are

routedcorrectly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operateyour trac-

tor, checkto see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TOADJUST BRAKE"in

the Serviceand Adjustmentssection of

this manual.

J CHECKLIST

Before you operate your new tractor, we

wish to assure that you receive the best

performance and satisfaction from this

Quality Product.

Please review the following checklist:

,/All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-

ping purposes, the tires were overin-

fiated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-sideifront-to-rear for best cutting

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor, pay

extra attention to the following important

items:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-

lar 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 operat-

ing condition.

These symbols mayappear on your tractor or in literaturesuppliedwith the product.

Learnand understandtheir meaning.

R N H I\1

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST

6 G_---- G o, I

ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE

OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

Failure to follow instructions

could result in serious injury or

death. The safety alert symbol

is used to identify safety inform-

ation about hazards which can

result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD

SLOW IGNITION

PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED UNLOCKED

MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

®@@@@

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided

might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

FIRE indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THINSOWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATmNG 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

Ugnition Switch

Switch Position

Throttle Control

CUutch/Brake

PedaU_

CUutchSwitch

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Choke

ControU

Parking Brake

Height

Knob

Gear Shift Lever

-Range Shift Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWmTCH - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments mounted to your tractor.

UGNT SWmTCN POSmON - 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.

NEmGNT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed

and direction of the tractor.

RANGESHIFT LEVER - Allows high (H)

and low (L) speed for all forward and

reverse gears.

ATTACHMENT UFT LEVER - Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LiFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

mGNmON SWmTON - Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

ArvIMETER - Indicates battery charging

(+) or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

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 standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety

mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKmNG BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped 'with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator

to leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way

down and hold.

2. Pull parking brake lever up and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in brake position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac-

tor secure.

Push-in to

"Disengaged" Attachment Clutch

Choke Switch Puff Out To

Control "Engage"

Throttle

Control

--..

"Brake"

nitior

Gear Shift

Position Height Adjustment Lever

Knob

STOPPmNG

MOWER BLADES -

To stop mower blades, push attachment

clutch switch in to disengaged position.

GROUND DRIVE -

To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal all the way down.

Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tion.

ENGINE -

Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position to allow engine to idle before

stopping may cause engine to "backfire".

Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

Never use choke to stop engine.

mMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "STOP" will

cause the battery to discharge and go

dead.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_IOAUTmON: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

Furl throttle offers the best mower perfor-

mance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are start-

ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a

warm engine.

To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal de-

pressed and gearshift lever in neutral

(N) position.

2. Move gearshift and range shift levers

to desired position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

mMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxie.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTmNG HEmGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turn-

ing the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

Turn knob clockwise (_) to raise cutting

height.

Turn knob counterclockwise (_-'_) to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately

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

sured from the ground to the blade tip with

the engine not running. These heights

are approximate and may vary depending

upon soil conditions, height of grass and

types of grass being mowed.

The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

For best cutting performance, grass over

6 inches in height should be mowed

twice. Make the first cut relatively high;

the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground when

mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level

surface.

1. Lower mower and adjust mower to de-

sired cutting height(See "TO ADJUST

MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this

section of manual).

2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin

which secure each gauge wheel bar.

3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise

gauge wheels slightly to align holes

in bracket and gauge wheel bar and

insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should

be slightly off the ground.

4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the

same setting.

mMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge

wheels if you change the cutting height

of the mower deck.

Retainer

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. You must

remain fully and centrally positioned in the

seat to prevent the engine from hesitating

or cutting off when operating your equip-

ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Lower mower with attachment lift con-

trol.

3. Start mower blades by engaging at-

tachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

&CAUTmON: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Attachment Lift Lever

AttwatCchmpeUr_tC'_tCTh High Posiofi/on Low

"Enga__ ,,'_'_';?_Pos,t,on

__ _',;_ Defilc_tor

Disengage" )_

TO OPERATE ON HmLLS

,AWARNmNG: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide at the back of this manual.

Choose the slowest speed before starting

up or down hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

Ifslowing is necessary, move throttle control

lever to slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position

and engage parking brake.

Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range

shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you

have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly

as you restart movement.

To restart movement, slowly release park-

ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

* Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWmNG CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy

of a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTmNG THE ENGmNE

CHECK ENGmNE Oral LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds, re-

move 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 the

oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOUNE

Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do

not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce vah!e life). Do not mix oil

with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan-

tities that can be used within 30 days to

assure fuel freshness.

AOAUTmON: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

mMPORTANT: When operating in temper-

atures below32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

cold weather starting.

CAUTmON: Alcohol blended fuels (called

gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separa-

tion and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system

of an engine while in storage. To avoid

engine problems, the fuel system should

be emptied before storage of 30 days

or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

1. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged

position.

4. Move throttle control to fast position

5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may not be

needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

6. Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to start position and release

key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, wait

a few minutes and try again. If engine

still does not start, pull the choke con-

trol out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

7. When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to

run smoothly. If the engine starts to

run roughly, pull the choke control out

slightly for a few seconds and then

continue to push the control in slowly.

The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

below)

7. When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

control in small steps allowing the en-

gine to accept small changes in speed

and load, until the choke control is fully

in. If the engine starts to run roughly,

pull the choke control out slightly for a

few seconds and then continue to push

the control in slowly. This may require

an engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depending

on the temperature.

The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

MOW(NG T(PS

,, 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 already been

cut. Have the cut area to the right of

the tractor. This will result in a more

even distribution of clippings and more

uniform cutting.

When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished.

(

If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and pos-

sible 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 at-

tachment being used.

MAI.TE.A.OESO.EDULE

F,LL,NOATES

AS OUOOMPLETEf 2"SERV'OE

REGULAR SERVICE DATES

Check Brake Operation _

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

T Interlock Systems I_

R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ I_ I_

CA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_3

T Lubrication Chart _ I_

0 Check Battery Level _4

R Clean Battery and Terminals I_ I_

Check Transaxle Cooling i/

Check V-Belts I_

Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_

Change Engine Oil (with oil filter) 1_1,2 I_

E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) _1_1,2

N Clean Air Filter 1_2

G Clean Air Screen 1_2

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_

E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _,2

Clean Engine Cooling Fins _ 2

Replace Spark Plug I_ I_

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2

Replace Fuel Filter I_

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

in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions,

GENERAL RECOMMENDATmONS

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.

At least once a season, check to see if

you should make any of the adjustments

described in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

At least once a year you should replace

the spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and help

your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil.

4 - Not required if equipped with maintenance-free battery.

5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.

Do not overtighten,

LUBRmCATION CHART

@ SpindUe SpindUe

Zerk Zerk

@Front Whe_ WheeU

Bearing zerk Bearing zerk

Engine

@ Steerinc

Sector Gear @ MandreU

Teeth Zerks

0_ Check/Add

(0SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

@General Purpose Grease

(3)Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Sec-

tion

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 spar-

ingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATmON

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to

stop at highest speed in highest gear on a

level, dry concrete or paved surface, then

brake must be checked and adjusted.

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual).

TroPES

* 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 rub-

ber.

* Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

The engine should not start unless

the brake pedal is fully depressed and

attachement clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

When the engine is running, any at-

tempt 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 at-

tempt by the operator to leave the seat

should shut off the engine.

* The attachment clutch should never op-

erate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves

and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

2. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise.

3. Install new or resharpened blade with

stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck

and mandrel assembly.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star on

mandrel assembly.

4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely

(45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat

treated. MandreU

BUade AssemMy

BUade BoUt

(SpeciaU)

Center HoUe

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

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

batancer.)

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 hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

Center Hole

5/8" Bolt

or Pin Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

* Keep battery and terminals clean.

Keep battery bolts tight.

Keep small vent holes open.

Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

16 n°t necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS

Corrosionand dirt on the batteryand

terminalscan causethe battery to "leak"

power.

1. Removeterminalguard.

2. DisconnectBLACKbatterycable first

then RED battery cableand remove

batteryfrom tractor.

3. Rinsethe batterywith plain waterand

dry.

4. Cleanterminals and battery cableends

with wire brushuntil bright.

5. Coat terminalswith grease or petro-

leumjelly.

6. Reinstallbattery(See "REPLACING

BATTERY"in the SERVICEAND AD-

JUSTMENTSsection of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOUNG

Keeptransaxlefree from build-up of dirt

andchaff which can restrictcooling.

CHECKTRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

1. Block up rear axle securely.

2. Removeleft rearwheel by removing

hub bolts.

3. Removefiller plugfrom transaxle. Oil

levelmust be evenwith plugthreads.

If necessary,fill with SAE 30 motoroil,

API SG-SL Replacefiller plug.

4. Reassemblewheel to hub.

Filler

NOTE: Although mukPviscosity oils

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

cold weather, they will result in increased

oil consumption when used above 32°R

Check your engine oil level more frequent-

ly to avoid possible engine damage from

running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of op-

eration or at least once a year if the tractor

is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/

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 SG-SL

,, Be sure tractor is on level surface.

Oil will drain more freely when warm.

Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Install the drain tube onto the valve.

3. Open drain valve by using a 7/16"

(11 mm) wrench turning counterclock-

wise.

Oil Drain Valve

To Open

To Close

VoBELTS

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.

LUBRmCATmON

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SG-SL

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

Drain Tube

4. After oil has drained completely, close

the drain valve turning clockwise. Use

the 7/16" (11 mm) wrench to apply

a small amount of torque to keep it

closed. Do not over tighten.

5. Remove the drain tube and store in a

safe place.

6. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

7. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. For accurate reading,

tighten dipstick cap securely onto the

tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil

at "FULL:' line on dipstick. Tighten cap

17 onto the tube securely when finished.

ENGmNEOIL FmLTER

Replacethe engineoil filter every season

or every otheroil change if the tractor is

used morethan 100hours in oneyear.

AmRFmLTER

Yourengine will not run properlyusing a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

afterevery 25 hoursof operationor every

season. Service papercartridgeevery

100 hours of operationor everyseason,

whicheveroccursfirst.

Serviceair cleaner moreoften under

dustyconditions.

1. Removecover.

TO SERVICEPRE-CLEANER

2. Wash it in liquid detergentand water.

3. Squeezeit dry in a clean cloth.

4. Saturateit in engineoil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbentcloth and squeezeto

removeexcess oil.

NOTE:If very dirty or damaged,replace

pre-cleaner.

TO SERVICECARTRIDGE

1. Cleancartridge by tappinggently on

flat surface. Ifvery dirty or damaged,

replacecartridge.

2. Reinstallprecleanercartridge,cover

and secure.

IMPORTANT: Petroleumsolvents,

such as kerosene,are notto be used

to cleanthe cartridge. Theymay cause

deteriorationof the cartridge. Do notoil

cartridge. Do not use pressurizedair to

clean or dry cartridge.

Cartridge

CLEAN AmR mNTAKE/COOUNG AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter-

nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean at

all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and

external surfaces as necessary. Make sure

the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a blocked

grass screen, dirty or plugged cooling fins,

and/or cooling shrouds removed will cause

engine damage due to overheating.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are shown

in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

mN-UNE FUEL FmLTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line. Clamp -.... Clamp

Fuel Filter-

_j/ -cam

Pre°

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and stub-

born dried gum fibers.

* 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 automotive

type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose or pressure washer to clean your

tractor unless the engine and transmis-

sion are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine or transmission will shorten the

useful life of your tractor. Use compressed

air or a leaf blower to remove grass, leaves

and trash from tractor and mower.

WARNmNG: TO AVOmD SERmOUS mNJURY, BEFORE PERFORMmNG ANY SER.

VmCE OR ADJUSTf4ENTS:

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

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

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

4. Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key.

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob to lowest setting.

3. Lower mower to its lowest position.

4. Remove retainer spring holding

anti-sway bar to chassis bracket and

disengage anti-sway bar from bracket.

5. Remove four retainer springs from front

plate assembly and remove plate.

6. Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck.

7. Raise attachment lift to its highest posi-

tion.

8. Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

9. Slide mower out from under right side

of tractor.

TO mNSTALL MOWER

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake.

Chassis

Bracket

Retainer

Spring

1. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of

mower deck.

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec-

tor shield to right side of tractor.

mMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves.

3. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

5. Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

6. Place the suspension arms on outward

pointing deck pins. Retain with double

loop retainer spring with loops up as

shown.

7. Install front plate assembly to tractor

suspension brackets and retain with

single loop retainer springs as shown.

8. Position front plate assembly between

front mower brackets. Raise deck and

plate assembly to align holes and

insert flanged pins. Secure pins with

double loop retainer springs between

the plate and mower brackets.

Front Mower Electric Clutch Pulley Front

Bracket Plate

Assembly

-Single Loop

Retainer

Springs

Double Loop

Retainer Springs

Front Mower

Bracket

Anti-Sway

Bar

Flanged Pins

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRING8

Suspension Arm4

Double Loop

Retainer Springs

(Outward pointing

deck pins)

Deflector Shield

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged

pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on

head of pin. If necessary, move mower

side-to-side to give space between plate

and mower brackets.

mMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves.

9. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

10. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob clockwise to remove slack from

mower suspension.

11. Raise deck to highest position.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground such as a carport or ga-

rage. Make sure tires are properly inflated

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual). If tires are over or

underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT WITH

BUBBLE LEVEL

NOTE: If necessary, check side4o-side

surface below tractor for levelness with a

long board and the bubble level.

Using the lift lever, place mower in

position where no part of the mower,

including gauge wheels, is touching the

ground.

From left side of tractor, find the level

decal on top of mower and place bubble

level on decal as indicated.

Mower is level side-to-side when bubble

is between the two lines in the bubble

level.

If adjustment is necessary, under left

hand footrest, turn lift link adjustment

nut (above yellow cap) in appropriate

direction to bring bubble between the

lines in the bubble level.

Remove bubble level from mower and

store in a safe place.

ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE

ADJUSTMENT METHOD

Raise mower to its highest position.

Measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground level at front corners

of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground Mower to Ground

Suspension

Arm

Lift Link

Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IIVIPORTANT: Deck must be level side-

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

adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust

both front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower blades should be adjusted so the

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

than the rear tip when the mower is in its

ghest position.

CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect

your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade

with heavy cloth.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Position any blade so the tip is pointing

straight forward. Measure distance ""B""at

front and rear tip of blade

Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front plate 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 blade, loosen nut "C"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut'%" will

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

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against

trunnion on both front links.

,, To raise front of blade, loosen nut

"D" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut '%" on both front links an

equal number of turns. The two front

links must remain equal in length.

,_ When distance "B" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against

trunnion on both front links.

,, Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

BUade

/'B .... B"

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE

EQUAL IN LENGTH

Nut "D"__ Nut "C"

Trunnio_

Front PUateAssembU

TO REPLACE I_IOWER DRmVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage

parking brake.

2. Lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover.

4. Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur-

face.

5. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from

rear deck bracket by removing retainer

spring.

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

mandrel pulley.

7. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

8. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

9. Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

10. Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and spring arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

11. Install belt in both idlers.

12. Instatl new belt onto electric clutch pul-

ley.

13. Carefully roll belt into upper groove of

R.H. mandrel pulley.

14. Carefully check belt routing making

sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

15. Reconnect R.H. suspension arm to

rear deck bracket with retainer spring.

16. Reassemble R.H. mandrel cover.

Idler

Pulleys

Spring Arm

R.H. Suspension

Arm

Primary Idler Arm

Mandrel

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE (SEC-

ONDARY) DRmVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of manual).

2. Remove screws from R.H. and LH.

mandrel covers and remove covers.

REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE

BELT" illustration in this section of

manual).

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

mandrel pulley.

4. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

5. Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

6. Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and spring arm.

REMOVE MOWER BLADE

(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

7. Carefully roll belt off LH. mandrel pul-

ley.

8. Remove belt from center mandrel

pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel

pulley.

9. Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface.

10. Check secondary idler arm and idler

pulley to see that they rotate freely.

h_m_

Mandrel

Secondary

Idler Arm

11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary

idler arm and secondary spring arm.

INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE

(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

12. Install new belt in lower groove of R.H.

mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center

mandrel pulley as shown.

13. Carefully roll belt over LH. mandret

pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves

properly.

REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE

BELT" illustration in this section of

manual).

14. Install belt into upper groove of R.H.

mandrel pulley and around both idlers.

Pull belt to front of mower to remove

slack.

15. Reinstall mandrel covers and securely

tighten all screws.

16. Carefully check belt routing making

sure belt is in all grooves correctly.

17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "TO

INSTALL MOWER" in this section of

manual).

Sp ing

Secondary

Spring Arm

.Center

Mandrel

Mower BUade

(Secondary)

Drive BeUt

m_m_

MandreU

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 a Sears

or other qualified service center.

1. Make sure attachment clutch and igni-

tion switches are in "OFF" position.

2. Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot loca-

tions cut in the side of brake plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

Rotor

NyUon i 1

Locknut (31

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

right side of the transaxte.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to

stop at highest speed in highest gear on a

level, dry concrete or paved surface, then

brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or

paved surface, depress clutch/brake

pedal all the way down and engage

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when

you try to manually push the tractor for-

ward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake

needs to be adjusted or the pads need to

be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way

down and engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

3. If distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust

if necessary. If stopping distance is

still greater than five (5) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Replace brake pads or contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

With parking brake "Engaged"

TO REPLACE NOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For ease of service there is

a belt installation guide decal on bottom of

left footrest. It is not necessary to remove

mower.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Engage parking brake (creates slack in

belt).

2. Remove mower drive belt from electric

clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section

of this manual).

3. Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pul-

ley.

4. Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then

off engine pulley and front V-idler pul-

ley.

5. Pull belt out of all belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Place V part of belt into grooves on

engine pulley and front \!-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of belt keep-

ers.

2. Put belt coming from V-idler above mid-

span belt keeper, then onto clutching

idler pulleys as shown.

3. Make sure V part of belt engages V-

idler.

4. Place belt around transaxle pulley,

beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxle

pulley.

Place long lower section of belt

through loop in midspan belt keeper.

Check to be sure belt is on proper side

of all belt keepers.

Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric

clutch pulley.

Check Brake Adjustment.

ff_PORTANT:

Above Mids

Engine BeUtKeep.er

Pulley Vqdbr _X

Ciutchin(

eper

Keeper

Belt Transaxle

Pulley

/-i Engine Twists Belt

Keeper

As Viewed from Bottom

TO ADJUST STEERmNG WHEEL AUGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars

horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE4NtCAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact a Sears or other qualified

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAmRS

FRONT WHEEL -

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

1. Block rear axle securely.

2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow

wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seat 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.

Retaining Washers

Ring

Axle Cover \

TO START ENGmNE WroTH A WEAK BAT-

TERY

_WARNmNG: Lead-acid batteries gen-

erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See "BAT-

TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of

this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

mMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped with

a 12 volt system. The other vehicle must

also be a 12 volt system. Do not use your

tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect one end of the RED cable

to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

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

against tractor chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of

fully charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable (D) to good chassis ground,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

Battery Battery

REPLACmNG BATTERY

_WARNmNG: 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 acddental ground-

ing.

1. Lift hood to raised position.

2. Remove terminal guard.

3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully re-

move battery from tractor.

4. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

5. Reinstall terminal guard.

6. First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with re-

maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

securely

8. Close terminal access doors.

9. Close hood.

Terminal (>' _ f_ex BoUt

Access 7---i/_._ _::_]1_ w_

Door . I""_ _"_ r_P°sitive (Red)

Q.../_'_. *_ Cable

rer ip" ' td. ......,,.,o,.

Guard _N _%ative (Black)

............" Cable

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

4. Close hood.

mNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

* Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRmLL AS-

SEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

4. When replacing hood, be sure to re-

connect the headlight wire connector.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers ex-

pense, may be performed by any non-road

engine repair establishment or individual.

Warranty repairs must be performed by an

authorized engine manufacturer's service

outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

2. Check that swivel is against stop. If it is

not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull

cable back until swivel is against stop.

Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

2. Loosen knob and remove cover as-

sembly from air cleaner.

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

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

4. Replace air cleaner cover assembly

and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your

engine does not operate properly due to

suspected carburetor problems, take your

tractor to a Sears or other qualified ser-

vice center for repair and/or adjustment.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

mMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set

for proper engine speed. Overspeeding

the engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think

the engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact a Sears or other quali-

fied service center,, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Sto

SwiveU CUamp

Screw

CUamp Screw

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

age at the end of the season or if the trac-

_1[ will not be used for 30 days or more.

WARNING: Never store the tractor

with gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for a

period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove

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

clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

Fully charge the battery for storage.

After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

FUEL SYSTEM

mMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

Empty the fuel tank by starting the en-

gine and letting 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 stor-

age container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not empty the gas tank and carbu-

retor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENG(NE O(L

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to start position for a

few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

,, Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

,, Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

,, If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

Cover your tractor with a suitable pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois-

ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe which allows condensation to

form and will cause your tractor to rust.

mMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:

See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Wiii not start

Hard to start

Engine wiii not

turn over

Engine clicks but

wiii not start

CAUSE

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is

engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

CORRECTmON

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Empty fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

10. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Depress clutch/brake

pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition

switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check atl wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Seers service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

2. Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

3. Build-up of grass, [eaves

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

Loss of power

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run

when operator

leaves seat with

with attachment

clutch engaged

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15.Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator=safety

presence control system.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

1. Raise cutting height/reduce

speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil leveL/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

9. Empty fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

10. Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

15. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

1. Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

POOr out - uneven

TROUBLESHOOTmNG CHART:

See appropriate section in manuam unmess directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTmON

1. Remove obstruction.Mower blades will

not rotate

Poor grass

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning

engine "OFF"

1. Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

10.

Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

Mower drh!e belt worn.

Blades improperly installed.

Improper blades used.

11.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

1. Switch is "OFF".

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

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW" position

for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

2. Replace mower drh!e belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10. Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch "ON".

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

3. ChecWreplace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec-

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec-

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

, Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATmC

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

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BLACK

AI(

FUSE

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CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

RED

D i

PTO (DISENGAGED)

BLUE

SOLENOID

STARTER

BLACK

WHITE

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

I (OPTIONALi BLACK t

IIW_PARK PLUGS •

IGNITION _{'_ GAP _ D

--[ UNIT "_ (2 PLUGS

J ON TWIN CYL ENGINES)

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT 28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM

FU%E T? FA/ AMPOOO 0ORPMj,0EGUO'TORO,SCONNECTEE

RE° REGULATOR

ALTERNATOR J

HEADLIGHTS

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF Vl + G + A1 NON E

ON + LIGHT_ B+A1 L+A2

ON B + A1 NONE

START 3 + S + A1 NONE

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING.

02743

PTO SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF C+G,B+H

ON C+F,B+E,A+D

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REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

GFC

PTO SWIT(

CONNECT(

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KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRmPTmON

1 144927 Battery

2 74760412 BoIt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 BoIt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc

11 150109 Hold down Battery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

16 176138 Switch hterlock Pushqn

21 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J

22 4152J BuIb Light

24 185464 Cabte Battery

25 146149 CabIe Battery

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 unc

28 170697 Cable, Ground

29 121305X Switch, Plunger

30 175566 Switch, Hgn

33 140403 Key, Hgnition

40 188032 Harness Hgn.

41 17720408 Screw Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

42 131563 Cover, TerminaI

43 178861 Sotenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

50 174652 Switch, PTO

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

79 175242 BuIbholder Asm. Incan descent

81 109748X Relay Asm.

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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CHASSm$ AND ENCLOSURES

138

chassis-stealth 38-vgt

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148

17 16

153

13o

130

171

150 /_

122

156

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CHASSmS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 180375

2 175282

4 73680700

5 187934X428

6 157882

7 17720408

8 184668

14 175260X615

16 121794X

17 17000612

18 174515X615

19 19131312

20 STD523710

21 STD541437

24 179717X615

28 179716X615

30 145051X014

31 161419

32 161327

33 161326

34 177018

35 19111116

36 17060512

37 179772X615

39 175278

43 136939

44 136940

45 176018

50 175476

56 176016

58 183569

60 17000616

63 19131614

66 17490608

67 156973

68 17490508

70 177679

85 144911

86 74780716

88 STD551143

91 180374

106 17580520

122 161464

130 171875

137 74780716

138 179125X428

139 171873

142 161897

144 161900

148 164655

150 175352

152 177956

153 179761

156 17000512

157 161840

158 17670608

160 17000512

161 179612X428

162 142432

165 183554

172 17120614

DESCRIPTION

Rail, Frame RH

Drawbar, Gt

Nut, CrownIock Hex 7/16-14 uric

Dash YTGT 2 CyI

Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece

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

Support, Battery

Hood Asm

Cover, Access

Screw Hex wsh 3/8-16 x 3/4

Grille

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

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

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 uric

Footrest, RH

Footrest, LH

Saddle, SIkscr Vgt

Bracket Support 1-pc

Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh

Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh

Hate Asm Engine Chassis

Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga=

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Fender

Bracket, AxIe Front

Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh

Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

Bracket Chassis

Bracket, Chassis Front

Bracket Asm, Susp Chassis Lh

Bracket Fender

ScrewThdrol. 3/8-16 x 1

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga=

Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2

Guide, Belt Gear Drive

ScrewThdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2

Belt Keeper VGT Ground Drive

Bracket, Support Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 UNC x 1

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

Rail, Frame Lh

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1=25

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

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

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1 Gr=5

Cupholder YTGT

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT

Bracket Dash Rh

Bracket Dash Lh

Extrusion Bumper

Duct Heat Hood

Shield Browning

Lens Asm= Bar

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4=BIk

Lens Bar

Screw ThdroL 3/8-16 x 1/2

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Console FueI Window

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

Bracket Support Tank

Screw 3/8-16 x =875

NOTE: AII component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

GROUND DRmVE

39_ 42

_ 38 36

drive 9-vgt 62

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

GROUND DRmVE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle

4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter

7 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly

8 12000034 Klip, Ring

9 140080 Bolt, Hub

10 142509 Disc, Brake

11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc

13 139419 Washer, Special

14 138901 Bushing

15 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga=

16 143012 Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4

17 126909X Spring

18 137104 Lever, Brake

19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc

21 23260412 Screw, Fiat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4

22 633A109 Gearshift, Lever Assembly

23 106932X Knob

24 136925 Support, Puck Brake

25 136923 Puck, Brake Top

26 137552 Spring, Return

27 17490528 Screw, Hex Wsh Thd= 5/16-18 x 1-3/4

28 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16

29 137213 Brake, Rod

30 19131616 Washer 13/32x 1 x 16Ga=

34 71673 Cap, Plunger

35 137648 Rod, Parking Brake

36 149412 Spring, Drive Ground

37 121749X Washer 25/32 x1-1/4 x 16 Ga=

38 150035 Nyliner

39 74321016 Screw, Fin= #10-24 x 1

40 178575 Actuator, interlock Switch

41 73931000 Nut, Centedock #10-24

42 8883R Cover, Pedal

46 145170 Retainer, Spring

47 138228 Clutch Rod

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

50 131494 Pulley, idler, Flat

51 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc

52 139123 Pulley, Idler, Grooved

54 161590 Clutch, Arm Assembly

55 105706X Bearing, idler

56 137153 V-Belt

57 141756 Bracket, Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

59 122253X Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

60 122268X Spring CJip, Connecting Link

61 184787 Pulley, Transaxle

62 STD551143 Washer, Lock 7/16

63 74780720 Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4

64 154752 Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal

65 179163 Bolt, Shoulder

66 140296 Washer, Hardened

67 19131312 Washer, Fiat

68 5142H Pin, Roll

69 136327 Hub, Cover

117 73900600 Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 unc

150 9858M1 Key, Woodruff

155 12000028 Ring Retainer

157 1370H Washer Thrust 5/8 x 1=10 x 1/32

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U=S=

inches 1 inch = 25=4 mm

TRACTOR o . MODEL NUMBER 917.278072

STEERING ASSEMBLY

__ 26

,, / \ _J J

15 -..,_ \

18_ steerfng 15-vgt

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

STEERmNG ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 186094X428

2 178557

3 183226

4 161849

5 161848

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 184946X505

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 STD551137

15 73540600

16 186814

18 175572

19 156011

20 163887X428

21 186737

22 155105

23 152927

26 186095X428

27 3366R

28 17000612

29 104239X

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 74780512

35 187039

36 186799

41 155246

42 17490508

45 19183812

51 73940800

52 175553

53 188967

DESCRIPTION

Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm. Front

Fitting, Grease

Spindle Asm, LH

Spindle Asm. RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

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

Ring, Klip #T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 unc

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

Washer, Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Shaft Asm. Steering

Draglink, Vgt

Support Asm. Steering Vgt

Boot, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg= BIk

Screw

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col=Strg=

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bearing, Flange

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga=

Washer, Lock Hvy HIcI Spr 5/16

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

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Bracket Switch interlock VGT 97

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

Washer 9/16 x 2-3/8 x 12 Ga=

Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf

Clip Steering

Washer Hardened =793 x 1=637 x =060

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

47_

26 27 37 39/ _

engine ELS 1-vgt

SPARK ARRESTER KIT

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 Engine Briggs Model No+ 40 17490664

446777-0244-E1 (See Breakdown) 41 126197X

2 149723 Muffler 42 100400700

8 121361X PulIey Vqdrer 45 73510400

9 177748 Keeper Asm+ Belt Engine 47 175288

10 175287 Bushing 62 146629

11 179335 Clutch Electric 69 165391

12 143996 PulIey Engine VGT EIect Clutch 70 176069

15 179115 Tank Fuel Rear 5+0Yt/Gt 71 176070

18 179124X428 Cap Asm 79 183906

20 177328X428 Control Throttle 81 188800

21 171875 Screw HWHD Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4 82 188799

22 187767X428 Control Choke 83 171877

26 3645J Bushing 84 17060624

27 139277 Stem Tank Fuel 85 179953

28 188669 Fuel Line

29 137180 Spark Attester Kit

37 123487X Clamp Hose

39 17490636 Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 unc

DESCRIPTION

Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc

Washer 1-1/20D x 15/32 ID x +250

Washer Lock 7/16

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20

Bushing

ShieId Heat Muffler

Gasket

Tube Exhaust LH

Tube Exhaust RH

Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1

Tube Drain Oil

Oi! Drain Valve

Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 W/Sems

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

Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 3+75 Gr+5

NOTE: AH component dimensions given in U+S+inches

1 inch = 25+4 mm

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

SEAT ASSEMBLY

seat1 -vgt

KEY

NO.

PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO.

188714 Seat 14 72050412

140551 Bracket, Pivot Fender 15 121249

140675 Strap, Fender Assy= 16 123740

127018X Boit Shoulder 5/16-18 x =62 17 123976X

145006 Clip, Push In, Hinged 18 19171912

STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc 19 166369

124181X Spring, Seat Cprsn 20 124238X

171877 Bolt 5/16-18 uncx 3/4 w/Sems 21 171852

182493 Pan, Seat 37 STD541431

121246X Bracket, Mounting Switch

121248X Bushing, Snap

DESCRIPTION

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

Spacer, Split

Spring, Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr=5

Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga=

Knob, Seat

Cap, Spring Seat

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc

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

1 inch = 25=4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

5 19

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

182786

164085

186242

186243

149516

6 133644

7 190417

8 186725

9 186572

10 156439

11 181249

14--

DESCRIPTmON

Decal, Dash Panel

DecaJ, Dash

Decal, Hood, RH

Decal, Hood, LH

Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN ENG

Asm.

DecaJ, Maintenance

Decal, RPL

Decal, SD PNL

Decal, Fender, Craftsman

Decal, Fender Danger

Decal, Clutch/Brake

12 1

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRBPTBON

12 146047 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

13 181470 Decal, Deck Level

14 175291 Decal, V-Belt Schematic

15 178482 Decal, Deck HVYDTY

16 164065 Decal, Steering Wheel

17 189248 Decal, Engine

19 138047 Decal, Battery

23 106202X Reflector, Taillight

- - 179768X428 Pad, Footrest,LH

- - 179769X428 Pad, Footrest,RH

- - 193417 Manual, Owner's, English

- - 193418 Manual, Owner's, Spanish

WHEELS & TmRES

2 3

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRBPTmON

1 59192 Cap, Valve, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106228X624 Rim Assembly, Front

4 8134H Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

5 106230X Tire, Front

6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel OnJy)

7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

8 104757X428 Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)

9 105588X Tire, Rear

10 7154J Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

11 106277X624 Rim Assembly, Rear

12 6856M Fitting, Grease

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

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

LmFTASSEMBLY

40 43 35 73

38 34

42 _

lo /

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 121006X

2 180045

3 159189

4 12000022

5 19292016

6 71110624

7 175830

8 175831X505

10 183894

11 175375

12 163552

23 STD624008

24 73350800

26 73680800

29 150233

30 110807X

31 19131016

32 137150

33 STD560907

34 137167

j76 _ __26

[ifirh 8

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Rod Asm. Lever 35 138057

Shaft Asm. Lift Vgt 38 155097

Lever Asm. Lift Rh 39 123935X

E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 40 17060516

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 41 175994

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x1-1/2 42 19112410

Grip, Handle Fluted 43 123934X

Button, Plunger 70 145212

Spring 0.62 OD x 2.125 72 110452X

Link Lift 73 73350600

Retainer Spring 74 175802

Retainer, Spring 75 175805

Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc 76 175560

Nut, Crownlock 1/2-13 uric 77 176205

Trunnion, Infin Height 78 175689

Nut, Special 79 175378

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

Spring, Compression Inf Hgt

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

Rod, Adj Lift

DESCRIPTION

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 uric

Pointer, Height indicator

Hug, Hole

Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Nut, Lift Link 7/16-20

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

Scale, indicator Height

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Nut Push Phos & Oi!

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc

Arm Susp. RR. RH

Hate Asm Susp. Front

Pin Flange

Trunnion Susp. Arm

Trunnion Susp. Front

Arm Susp. RR. LH

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

MOWER DECK

116

mower deck.48 standard 1-vgt

TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 180358

3 178915

5 4939M

6 178024

8 174365

11 180054

13 174360

14 174358

15 110485X

16 174493

17 72110610

18 72140505

19 132827

20 174378

21 73680500

24 105304X

25 178102

26 110452X

27 180655X428

28 19111016

29 131491

30 173984

31 187690

32 173436

33 178342

37 177968

39 174375

42 165723

43 174373

45 180806

46 137729

47 180808

48 174368

49 73900600

50 72110612

52 175820

56 155986X431

57 156941

97 178515

98 179479

99 184058

100 72110616

110 175016

111 174610

116 184219

117 174873

118 73930600

119 19121414

121 174371

126 174372

130 17000616

131 19131606

133 72110506

184 173979

-- 174356

-- 186353

DESCRIPTION

Deck Weldment Mower 48

Bracket Asm, Sway Bar

Retainer Spring

Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway Bar)

Bolt 7/16 Asm= Blade

Blade, 48" Hi-lift (For bagging and discharging)

Shaft Asm= w/Lower Bearing

Housing Mandrel

Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

Stripper Mandrel Deck

BoIt RDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1=25

BoIt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8

BoIt, Hex Hd, Shoulder 5/16-18

Baffle, Vortex Mower

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 uric

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion

Nut, Push

Deflector Shield

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga=

Rod, Hinge

Screw, ThdroII

Washer, Spacer

Pulley, Mandrel

Nut, Fig=Top Lock Cntr= 9/16

PuIley, IdIer, 48" Primary

Pulley, Idler, Driven

Spacer, Retainer

Arm, IdIer Secondary

Cover, Mandrel Deck

Screw, ThdrolL 1/4-20 x 5/8

V-Belt, Mower, Secondary

V-Belt, Mower, Primary

Nut, Lock Fig 3/8-16 uric

BoIt, Carr. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr=5

Pulley Idler Fiat

Bar Pnt Adj.

Pin Head Rivet

Washer Hardened

Spring Primary Drive

Pulley Idler"V"

Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 uric x 2

Arm Spring Secondary

Arm Spring Fixed Tension

Bolt, Shoulder

Gauge Wheel

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 uric

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

Spring Secondary Drive

Arm, Idler, Primary Deck

Screw 3/8-16 x 1.0.BIk

Washer 13/32 x 1/4 x 16 Ga.

Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4

Keeper Belt Idler

Mandrel Asm. Service (Includes Key Nos. 13-15)

Replacement Mower, Complete

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRANSAXLE

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

TRANSAXLE

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

KEY PART

NO+ NO+

1 4197R

2 12000034

3 4199R

4 4216R

5 4215R

6 4217R

7 174728

8 74020652

9 7392M

10 137261

11 4985R

12 6266H

13 4212R

14 137125

15 6276H

16 633A63

17 8118M

18 8740H1

19 122238X

20 4218R

21 6252H1

22 7810H

23 6262H

24 7393R

25 992R1

26 139111

27 4986R

28 122254X

29 6269H

30 5855H

31 174731

32 6277H

33 4225R

34 7396H

35 4198R

36 4200R

37 7395H

38 160789

39 174729

40 13320400

41 17580520

45 6271H

46 13060200

49 4895H

50 4222R

51 1529R

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Axle Shaft 52 8119M

Retaining Ring 53 4220R

Final Drive Gear 54 4209R

Differential Gear 55 4213R

Differential Pinion 56 4442R

Differential Carrier 57 4195R

Axle Thrust Washer 58 4214R

Bolt, Hex Head 3/8-24 x 3-1/4 59 4194R

(1" Thread Length) 60 7528R

Steel Bali 61 4208R

Spring Shift Fork Detent 62 4207R

Shift Fork, High-Low Range 63 7398H

Thrust Bearing Race 64 4203R

4th Reduction Pinion

Shaft, Brake 65 4204R

Snap Ring, Crescent Type 66 2898J

High-Low Range Gears 67 12000033

Needle Bearing 68 4205R

Sintered Iron Bearing 69 4206R

Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range 70 1370H

Differential Pinion Spacer 71 633A69

Differential Pinion Bushing

Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8-24 72 184788

Shift Fork, R.H. 73 4201R

Oil Seal 74 12000008

Sintered Iron Bearing 75 1153R

Shift Fork Shaft 77 6803J

Shift Fork, L.H. 79 1167R

Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 80 73360700

OiI Seal 81 6270H

Pressure Relief Valve 82 136984

Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384J

and Bearings, R.H. (includes 85 2978J

Key No.'s 17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 86 633A85

77 and 82) 87 8739H1

Dowel Pin 88 4924H

Needle Bearing 89 19151516

Thrust Bearing Race 90 110542X

4th Reduction Gear Shaft 91 19181511

4th Reduction Gear Spacer 92 75J

Thrust Bearing Race

Gate, Lower, Shift 93 6274H

Gearcase and Bearings, L.H. 94 76020412

(Includes Key umbers 18, 25, 49, 96 159783

50 (2), 51 and 52) 97 633A109

Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.RT. 98 174741

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

Oil Seal

Pipe Hug 1/4-18 N.RT.

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

3rd Reduction Pinion, Low

4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer

2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

Final Drive Pinion

1st Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Pinion High

2rid Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing

Low Speed Gear and 2rid

Reduction Pinion Cluster

Reverse Gear

Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17/32

Klip Ring

intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions

input Shaft

Low Speed Pinion

E-Ring

Reverse Idler Gear

Needle Bearing

Sealing Washer

Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20

Oil Seal

Reverse Idler Shaft

Gearshift Lever, Bent

Gearshift Cap

Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin

Shift Lever Guide Bail, Keyed

Spring

Washer 15/32 x 15/16 x 16 Ga.

Shift Mechanism Seal

Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 12 Ga.

Gearshift Gate and

Reinforcement

Shift Ball Cover Gasket

Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4

Screw, Hex, Washer, HD.

Gearshift Lever Assembly

Transaxte, 6 Speed, (without

brake assy and without key no.

97 gearshift lever assy.)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR ooMODEL NUMBER 917.276072

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TRACTOR o o MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 446777, TYPE NUMBER 0244oE1

PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

699753 Cylinder Assembly 135 699729 Tube-Fuel Transfer

391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 141 699722 Kit-Choke Shaft

699747 Sump-Engine 142 699726 a Nozzle-Carburetor

697580 Head-Cylinder (CyIinder 1) 146 690979 Key-Timing

697581 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 2) 150 690995 O$ Gasket-Nozzle

693997 _+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 160 699727 Retainer-Solenoid

499601 Breather Assembly 163 691001 ,,+ Gasket-Air CIeaner

690937 • Gasket-Breather 165 693148 Nut (Ring Gear)

690960 Screw (Breather Assembly) 187 698472 Line-Fue! (Molded)

690942 Tube-Breather 187A 697712 Line-Fuel (Molded)

697227 o Gasket-Crankcase 188 690960 Screw (Control Bracket)

690360 Screw (Cylinder Head) 192 690083 Adjuster-Rocker Arm

690946 Plug-Oil Drain 209 697674 Spring-Governor

691047 Crankshaft 211 691019 Spring-Governed IdIe

690947 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 212 695238 Link-Throttle

694966 Screw (Engine Sump) 213 691021 Bracket-Choke Control

691053 Flywheel 216 691022 Link-Choke

222698 Key-Flywheel 219 698231 Gear-Governor

697679 Piston Assembly (Standard) 220 690412 Washer (Governor Lever)

697681 Piston Assembly (.020" Oversize) 222 698761 Bracket-Contro!

697683 Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 227 691048 Lever-Governor Control

697685 Ring Set-Piston (.020" Oversize) 231 690718 Screw (Choke Valve)

690975 Lock-Piston Pin 240 695666 Filter-Fuel

690229 Pin-Piston 250 690957 Retainer-Breather

499583 Rod-Connecting 252 690956 Collector-OiI

690976 Screw (Connecting Rod) 265 691024 Clamp-Casing

697576 Valve-Exhaust 267 695134 Screw (Casing Ciamp)

499597 Valve-intake 276 690997 ,@+$Washer-Seaiing

690963 Spring-Vaive (intake) 287 690960 Screw (Dipstick Tube)

690963 SpringA/aIve (Exhaust) 304 698073 Housing-Blower

499586 Keeper-Valve 305 691005 Screw (B!ower Housing)

690977 Tappet-Valve 309 691262 Motor-Starter

699748 Camshaft 310 691263 Bolt-Starter Motor

698173 Short Block 311 497608 Brush Set

695241 Manifoldqntake 332 691059 Nut (Flywheel)

690950 • @$ Gasket-intake 333 691060 Armature-Magneto

690951 Stud (Carburetor) 334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature)

695240 Screw (intake Manifold) 337 491055 Spark Plug

691055 Screen-Rotating 358 694012 Set-Engine Gasket

698425 Screw (Rotating Screen) 363 19203 Flywheel Puller

691056 Washer (Flywheel) 383 19374 Wrench-Spark Plug

690283 PIug-Oil 385 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump)

690718 Screw (Throttle Valve) 387 808656 Pump-FueI

699721 Kit-idle Speed 404 690442 Washer (Governor Crank)

694918 G Pin-Float Hinge

698537 @ Vah/e-F!oat Needle • Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358

699723 Valve-Choke @ Included in Carburetor OverhauI Kit, Key. No.

699494 Jet-Main (Standard) 121

699495 Jet-Main (Standard) $ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. 977

699734 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul + included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095

699709 Carburetor

690993 Valve-Throttle NOTE: AlI component dimensions given in U.S. inches

499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft 1 inch = 25.4 mm

699724 Float-Carburetor

TRACTOR ° ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276072

BRmGGSENGmNE-MODELNUMBER446777,TYPE NUMBER0244°E1

KEY

NO.

408

418

445

447

447A

474

501

5O5

510

513

523

524

525

526

544

552

552A

562

573

601

615

616

628

633

635

654

668

672

691

695

697

7O3

718

726

741

742

75O

783

788

789

797

797A

798

801

8O2

8O3

842

847

851

855

865

865A

PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRmPTmON NO. NO.

697820 Screw (Back Plate) 865B 691015

690999 Plate-Carburetor 868 690968

698754 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 914 691127

691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 918 694000

690960 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 929 695239

696458 Alternator 943 690589

691185 Regulator 947 699728

691029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 965 499613

497606 Drive-Starter 967 273638

692024 Clutch-Drive 968 698075

691036 Dipstick 975 499810

691032 ,, Seal-Dipstick Tube 977 699735

691037 Tube-Dipstick 987 691000

690960 Screw (Regulator) 1005 698760

Armature-Starter (Service with 1013 690954

691262 Starter Motor) 1017 690770

690552 Bushing-Governor Crank 1019 690103

690553 Bushing-Governor Crank 1022 690971

690311 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 1023 499599

691009 Hate-Back 1023A 499600

691038 Clamp-Hose 1024 499054

698290 Retainer-Governor Shaft 1026 690981

691045 Crank-Governor 1026A 690982

690960 Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket) 1027 696854

690998 O_: SeaFChoke/Throttle Shaft 1029 690972

66538 Boot-Spark Hug 1035 691042

690958 Nut (Carburetor) 1036 697913

691215 Spacer 1051 691265

690234 O_ Gasket-Carburetor Hate 1054 280275

690657 ,, SeaFGovernor Shaft 1058 275475

693149 Screw (Ring Gear) 1059 698516

690372 Screw (Drive Cap) 1070 691058

691010 Clip 1090 691293

690959 Pin-Locating 1095 694013

499612 Gear-Ring 1100 690973

690980 Gear-Timing 1119 691183

690328 Retainer-E Ring 1123 699725

696999 Screw (Oil Pump Cover) 1124 690988

693058 Gear-Pinion 1126 690991

691039 Bracket-Fuel Pump 1127 690992

696576 Harness-Wiring 1267 698440

691029 Nut (Brush Retainer) 1329

693167 Nut (Brush Retainer)

690967 Screw (Rocker Arm) 1330

691283 Cap-Drive 1342

691286 Cap-End

Housing-Starter (Service with ,,

691262 Starter Motor) O

691031 ,, Seal-Dipstick/Tube

499602 Dipstick/Tube Assembly

493880 TerminaPSpark Plug

698072 Adapter-Air +

691012 Cover-Air Guide

691014 Cover-Air Guide

DESCRIPTION

Cover-Air Guide

• + Seal-Valve

Screw (Rocker Cover)

Hose-Vacuum

Screw (Choke Control Bracket)

SeaFO Ring (Oil Pump Cover)

Solenoid-Fuel

Cover-Oil Pump

Filter-Pre Cleaner

Cover-Air Cleaner

BowI-F!oat

Gasket Set-Carburetor

O$ SeaFThrottle Shaft

Fan-Flywhee!

Nipple-Oil Filter

Screen-Oil Pump

Kit-Label

• + Gasket-Rocker Cover

Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 1)

Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 2)

Pump-Oil

Rod-Push (Steel)

Rod-Push (Aluminum)

Filter-Oil

Arm-Rocker

Shaft-Pump

Label-Emission

Ring-Retaining

Cable-Tie

OwneCs Manual

Kit-Screw/Washer

Screw (Flywheel Fan)

Retainer-Brush

Gasket Set-Valve

Pivot-Rocker Arm

Screw (Alternator)

O$ Seal-O Ring (Solenoid Retainer)

O$ SeaFO Ring (FuetTransferTube)

Screw (Fue! Transfer Tube)

Screw (Float Bowl)

Latch-Blower Housing

446777-0026 Replacement Engine (Transfer 6

pin and Exhaust)

273521 Repair Manual

699731 Extension-FueI Transfer Tube

Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358

Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No.

121

Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.

977

Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No. 1095

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

_i ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and

down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow

slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent

tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes.

1, Fomdthis page among dotted Hne indicated above.

2. Homd page before you so that its Jeft edge is vertica}ly paraHem to a tree

trunk or other upright structure.

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

4o Compare the angle of the fold with the sJope of the hill

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