Craftsman 917270823 Lawn Tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

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19.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270823

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, _lon - Sat

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

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

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

SafetyRules...........................................2

ProductSpecifications...........................5

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

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

MaintenanceSchedule.........................18

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

ServiceandAdjustments......................22

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

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

RepairParts.........................................32

PartsOrdering.......................BackCover

LIMITEDTWOYEARWARRANTYONCRAFTSMANRIDINGEQUIPMENT

Fortwo(2)yearsfromthedateofpurchase,ifthisCraftsmanRrdingEquipmentis main-

tained,lubricatedandtunedupaccordingtotheinstructionsintheowner'smanual,

Searswillrepairorreplace,freeofcharge,anypartsfoundto bedefectivein materialor

workmanship.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:

• Expendableitemswhichbecomewornduringnormaluse,suchasblades,spark

plugs,aircleaners,belts,etc.

• Tirereplacementor repaircausedbypuncturesfromoutsideobjects,suchasnails,

thorns,stumps,orglass.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseofoperatorabuse,negligence,improperstorageoracci-

dentorthefailureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtothe instructionscontainedin

theowner'smanual.

• Ridingequipmentusedforcommercialorrentalpurposes.

LIMITED90 DAYWARRANTYONBATTERY

Forninety(90)daysfromdateofpurchase,if anybatteryincludedwiththisridingequip-

mentprovesdefectivein materialorworkmanshipandourtestingdeterminesthebat-

terywillnotholdacharge,Searswill replacethebatteryat nocharge.In-homewarranty

serviceonyourCraftsmanridingequipmentisavailableat nochargefor30daysfrom

thedateofpurchase.Pleasecontactyournearestservicecenter.After30 days from the

date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip-

ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will still be avail-

able after 30 days from the dat_ of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply). This

warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty gives you

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to

state.

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

GENERAL OPERATION

• 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 absolu

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge dir{

tion and do, not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard ir

place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.

• Stopenginebeforeremovinggrass

catcheror uncloggingchute.

• Mowonlyin daylightorgoodartificial

light.

• Donotoperatethemachinewhileunder

theinfluenceofalcoholordrugs.

• Watchfortrafficwhenoperatingnearor

crossingroadways.

• Useextracarewhenloadingorunload-

ingthemachineintoatrailerortruck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children' will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water 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.

• Nevermakeadjustmentsorrepairswith

theenginerunning.

• Grasscatchercomponentsaresubject

towear,damage,anddeterioration,

whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

allowobjectstobethrown.Frequently

checkcomponentsandreplacewith

manufacturer'srecommendedpads,

whennecessary.

• Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut.

Wraptheblade(s)orweargloves,and

useextracautionwhenservicingthem.

• Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustandserviceasrequired.

• Besuretheareaisclearofotherpeople

beforemowing.Stopmachineif anyone

entersthearea.

• Nevercarrypassengers.

o Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

, Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

, Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

, Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

, Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not

across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

_,Look for this symbol to point out impor-

:ant safety precautions. It means CAU-

tION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-

FY IS INVOLVED.

A_.CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

al starting when setting up, transporting,

_djusting or making repairs always discon-

lect spark plug wire and place wire where

t cannot contact spark plug.

_,WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

JRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 30

API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

91L CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

;PARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM

GAP: .030") OR J19LM

_ALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004-.006

EXHAUST: .007-.009

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0- 5.5

MPH): REVERSE: 0-2.4

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 16 AMPS@3600

SYSTEM: RPMS

BA]-IERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: UIR

BLADE BOLT 27-35 F'[ LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

,_WARNING: This _actor 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

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

PartsBagcontentsshownfullsize

(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Locknut 5/16-18

(1) Knob

(1) Washer

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

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(2) Washers

3/16 x 3/4 × 16 Gauge

(2) Weld

Nuts #10

(2) Lock

Washers #10

__ #10 x 5/8

Partspackedseparatelyincarton

Seat

Mulcher

Plate

Video

Cassette

Steering

Boot

Manual

Pa_s Bag

Steering

Wheel

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

L---------.J

Steering Wheel Adapter

(2) Keys

Steering

Wheel Insert Steering

Extension

Shaft

Slope Sheet

_(_) Latob.'oo_

Assemblies

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

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

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

as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) 3/4" wrench

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(1) 3/4" Socket w/

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(1) Tire pressure

gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFTAND

BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft• Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

• Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill_

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

Insert

, _ 3/8 Hex Bolt

" _3/8 Lockwasher

j _a--_---- Large F/at

_-_:, Washer

Steering _ Steering

Wheel oot

Adapter Tabs

Extension

Shaft _ _ 5/16 Hex

Bolt

5/16 Lockn_//

Lower Steermg...._p...._._, o_ - _'--- -,

Shaft ,7 "q, _ -, ,

L "-. _ Tab

....-. , , Slots

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

• Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal•

• Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual)•

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor•

HOW iO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift hood to raised position.

• If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for

charging instructions).

INSTALL SEAT"

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat

pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment Knob

Seat

Flat Washer

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

• Tighten hardware securely.

• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown_

• Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

,ACAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut From Hook Points

The Top \ Down

Lock

Weld Washer

Nut

"._j Screw

Latch

Hook

Latch

Hook

Washer

Mulcher ¥._Screw

Plate

IdNut

Lock Washer

Deflector ,_

,_r Latch

Hooks

CHECKTIREPRESSURE

Thetiresonyourtractorwereoverinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER ROUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctiy.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is propedy

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

v"CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

I#' All assembly instructions have been

completed.

v' No remaining loose parts in carton.

v' Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

v' Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

v' All tires are prop,erly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

_" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

cutting results. (Tires must be properly

inflated for leveling).

is' Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

v" Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

V" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

•/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

,/ It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions

(See "TO START ENGINE" and

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororin literature supplied with the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

(_) _ KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonly)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Light Switch

Position

Amme_r

Choke

Throttle Control

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Height

Adj_

Knob

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

LiftLever

Parking Brake

Freewheel

Control

Motion

Control Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

AI-I'ACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attachments

mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and

off.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold

engine.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to controlengine

speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutch-

ingand brakingthe tractorand startingthe

engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages trans-

mission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor

with the engine off.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust

the mower cutting height.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the

speed and directionof the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and

lower the mower deck or other attachments

mounted to yourtractor.

LIFT LEVER PLI,INGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stop-

ping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or

discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake intothe

brake position.

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

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

or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or

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

dard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

Your tractor is equipped with an operator in any position other than "O_FF" will cause

presence sensing switch. When engine is the battery to be discharged, (dead).

running, any attempt by the operator to NOTE: Under certain conditions when

leave the seat without first setting the tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

parking brake will shut off the engine, cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

TO SET PARKING BRAKE this possibility, always stop engine when

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full s_opping tractor on grass areas.

"BRAKE" position and hold. A CAUTION. Always stop tractor corn-

• Place parking brake lever in "EN- pletely, as described above, before leaving

GAGED" position and release pressure the operator's position; to empty grass

from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should catcher, etc.

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure THROTTLE CONTROL

parking brake will hold tractor secure. Always operate engine at full throttle.

Choke Attachment Clutch ,, Operating engine at less than full throt-

Lever "Engaged" • tie reduces the battery charging rate.

Full throttle offers the best bagging and

Control

Throttle _..._.((,_._--_sitio n

ControIx. \_..'_--,_ _ =Disengaged" mower performance.

Height "_- _-:_ ...Position

Adjustment L_ _ __!L_e, ,/

Knob _,'_.,._'\ ', _\ ,!_"/Parking Brake

Brake" -----_._'_,_ _"_'.}/ "Engaged"

Position -_, _-" =.:'--'_"__" Position

_, Motion Control

Clutch" M°vtie°rnContr(

Pedal "Ddve" Position _ _"

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 motion control lever.

• Start tractor with motion control lever in

Position neutral (N) position.

• Release parking brake and clutch/brake

STOPPING pedal.

MOWER BLADES - • Slowly. move motion control lever to

• To stop mower blades, move attach- desired position.

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" NOTE: The effort to move the motion con-

position, trol lever will reduce after the first few

GROUND DRIVE - hours of use. This is normal.

• To stop ground drive, depress TO ADJUST MOWER cu'n'ING HEIGHT

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" The cutting height is controlled by turning

position, the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N) • Turn knob clockwise (C) to raise cutting

position, height.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position * ,Turn knob counterclockwise (,.3) to

lower cutting height.

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed. The cutting height range is approximately

ENGINE - 1-1/2" to 44. _he heigfits are measured

• Move throttle control to slow position, from the ground to the blade tip with the

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to engine not running. These heights are ap-

proximate and may vary_depending upon

slow position and allowing engine to idle soil conditions, height of grass and-types

before stopping may cause engine to of grass being mowed.

"backfire".

• The average lawn should be cut to

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

remove key. Always remove key when cool season and to over 3 inches during

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized hot months. For healthier and better

use. looking lawns, mow often and after

• Never use choke to stop engine. 13 moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height shouldbe

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively 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

operatingposition. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain condi-

tions.

• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUI-rlNG

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of

this manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut po-

sition, gauge wheels should be assem-

bled so they are slightly off the ground.

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-

16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

3/8-16 o_

Locknut_ -.

Gauge Wheel

Mounting

3/8 Washer """ J

Gaug_ Shoulder

Bolt

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine runnmgand the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Lower mower with attachment lift con-

trol.

• Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

_ OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to

slo_Nest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift

Lever "En( Lever High Position

Position

=Disengaged"

Low

Position

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling posi-

tion. FTeewheel control is located at the

rear drawbar of tractor.

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• Pull freewheel control out and down into

the slot and release so it is held in the

disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure heed is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary, pusl'f

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and complywith 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

tion and engage parking brake, cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary,

add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

cold weather starting.

AILWARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied 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 informa-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

_nct damage may occur.

AUTION: Fiflto bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store spill or use

gaso ne near an open f ame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

Move throttle control to fast position

Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may not be

needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, wait a

few minutes and try again. If engine still

does not start, pull the choke control out

and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F

AND ABOVE)

When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND

BELOW)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

control in small steps allowing the

engine to accept small changes in

speed and load, until the choke control

is fully in. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly. This may

require an engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes,

depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM-UP

• Before ddvincj the unit in cold weather,

the transmisston should be warmed up

as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level _]round.

Place the motion control lever =nneu-

tral. Release the parking brake and

let the cltJtch/brake slowly return to

operating position.

• Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up and

may require the choke control be pulled

15 out slightly.

NOTE:Ahighaltitude(above3000feet)

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.

P_RGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION. Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever wh_le the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the trans-

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the first time. This procedure wm

remove any trapped air inside the trans-

mission which may have developed during

shippingof your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

t=onbefore operating the tractor.

• Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to slow position. With motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

• Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of dnve wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive sys-

tem.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

brake.

• Engage transmission by placing free-

whee/control in driving position (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

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

motion control lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever for-

ward; after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position. After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

cedura with the motion control lever

three (3) times.

• Your tractor is now purged and ready for

normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to fife right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, 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 possi-

ble 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 unde-

sirable 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 se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best 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.

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MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week, Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

graining of the lawn.

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Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

T interlock Systems

R Cr.Bck for Loose Fasteners ;V' 11_7 I_

A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4

T Lubrication Chart ll_e

0 Check Battery Level

R Clean Battery and Terminals l# /

Check Transaxla Cooling

Adjust Blade BaR(s) Tension Ks

v',

Adjust Motion Drive BaR(S) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level _

Change Engine Oil !1_1.,_ I_

E Clean Air Filter Ik_2

N Clean Air Screen _2

IG Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester Ik/

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) ._.=N

S Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark plug _2 I_

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2

Replace Fuel Filter Ikf

1 - Change mcce often when operating under a heavy load o_"in high ambient temperatures, g - If equipped with ao*jus,_able system.

2 - Service more often when c_perating in dirty or dusty cond;_ons. 6 ° Not required if equipped with mmintenance-free batter

3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oll eveP/50 hours. 7 - Tighten front exle _ bolt to 35 ft,- f_s. meximurn,

4 - Replace oiades rnoceoften when mowing in sandy soil. DOnotor=tighten. •

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator Zerk

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some 0

adjustments will need to be made periodi- Bearin,

cally to propedy maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should 0 Engine

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new Clutch

spark plug and clean air filter assure Pivot(s)

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

Zerk

Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

_SAE 30 or 1,0w30Motor OIL

General Purpose Grease

0 Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon bear-

ings. 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 spanngly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speedin highest

gear then brake must be adjusted. (See

=TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Serv ce and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm 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 bepurchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents hre dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly. Ifyour

tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

Mandrel Assembly

Blade Center

Hole

FlatWasher

Lock ,_,,, Star

Washer"-,_:._ _.

_Hex Bolt(C

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ingblade but if you do, be sure the blade

isbalanced.

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 canbe sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is 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 bal-

ancer).

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 onto 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, s._arpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

or Pin

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

• Keel_ battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

19 battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bnght,

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

je y.

• Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this menu-

al).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

coolinq.

Do no[attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission ts hot.

* Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

° Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-

pings and other materials. To prevent

damage to seals, do not use com-

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG or.

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

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TEMPERATURE R/tiC E ANTICJPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these multi-viscosity o=lswill

result in increased oil consumption when

used above 32°F. Check your engine oil

level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the od after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year ifthe

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

ehar.

eck the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate reading.

Ke'ep oil at =FULL" line on dipstick.

/_ Air Screen

Oil Drain _)----_ _..._..//

Plug_

_ o_

Oil Fill Cap/Dips_ck f __.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

• Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner.

• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.

Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debr s from entering carburetor.

Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface. If very dMrtyor damaged,

20 replace cartridge.

• Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre-

cleaner, cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-

tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cartridge.

Knob_ Cover

Wing Nut

Plate

Foam Pre-

Cleaner

Air Screen

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating. Air guide covers must

be removed. Remove side panels and

hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND

GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Ad-

justments section of this manual).

Top Air Guid_.,,.

Engine Cooling

AirGuide Cover

(Both Sides)

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type ar_dqap settinqare

shown in "PRODUCTSPECIFI_3ATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

• Unscrew old filter by turning counter-

clockwise. Use a suitable container to

catch oil.

• Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to

rubber gasket on replacement oil filter.

• Install replacement oil filter by turning

clockwise until rubber gasket contacts

mounting surface, then tighten filter an

additional 1/2to 3/4 turn.

• Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO

CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section

of this manual). For approximate

capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICA-

TIONS" section of this manual.

• Start engine and check for oil leaks.

Correct any leaks before placing engine

into full operation.

Oil Filter

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are propedy positioned.

_ Filter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

,A=CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

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

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

i urn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

In contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

.- Roll belt off engine pulley.

Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

• Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

Clutch

Retainer

Suspension Arms

Engine

Pulley

Front

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

TO INSTALL MOWER

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

• Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires areproperly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

Raise mower to its highest position.

At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make 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 abbut 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

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Arm

ustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. If the followinqfront-to-back adjust-

ment is necest_ary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be aajusted so that

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

22 mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8 =.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut =E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts "P

against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut =P

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut =E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "P against

trunnion on beth front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

__ndrel

Both Front LinksShould be Equal in Length

Nut "P

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt maybe

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

• Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

• Work belt off beth mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

• Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel

Idler Pulleys

Pulle,

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system whiqh is mounted on the

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6)feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authodzed ser-

vice center/department.

_L NutithParking Brake "Engaged"

Jam

Nut

=A D

_E__ Operating AnR

Iffurther brake adjustment is necessary

confact your nearest authorized service

center/department

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For ass.istance .there is a.

belt installat on gu oe oecal on bottom sae

of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

• =-'ull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over cool-

ing fan blades.

Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around engine

pulley.

• Installnewbeltby reversing above pro-

cedure.

Engine Pulley-

Clutching Idler_

Stationary Idler---

Transmission

Input Puney_

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

• Start engine and move motion control

lever until tractor does not move forward

or backward.

• Hold motion control lever in that position

and turn engine off.

• While holding motion control lever in

place, loosen the adjustment belt.

• Move motion control lever to the neutral

(N) (lock gate) position.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the

tractor still creeps forward or backward

while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

• Loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2

inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

Start engine and test.

• If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps

until satisfied.

Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock

°,-'-'/;_l:_ _ Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE

MENT

Should your transmission require removal

for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before

operating the tractor. See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section

of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable onyour tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents t=redry

rot and corrosion.

AxlRIng k_ I\ ff_l

Square Key , _w_,--

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

TION. Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter:

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

BATTERY' in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of thi_ manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative greuaded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable t,

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connectthe other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO R_MOVE CABLES, REVER_E

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and then

from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

-Posve_" (+)___' N_ative" (-)

L.H. Panel _-_]/ /

REPLACING BA'n'ERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatcn

bands rings etc.

Positive term na must be connected first to

prevent sparking from accidental ground-

mg.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove

battery from tractor,

• Install new battery with terminals in same

position as old batte_.

:Reinstall terminal guard. •

First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt and

keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Connect BLACK groundin_ cable to neg-

ative (-) battery terminal with remaining

hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

securely. ,

• Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

Hex Bolt

Keps

Terminal ..."

Access Door_ :

_°°

(Red) Cable

Terminal

Guard Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poody, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-

in fuse. The fuse0holder is located behind

the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEM-

BLY

• Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•" Stand m front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

Hood

• %

Headlight

[ Wire

j Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense_ may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or individ-

ual. Warranty repairs must be performed by

an authodzed engine manufacturer's ser-

vice 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:

'o With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

• Check that swivel is against side of quar-

ter circle: If it is not, loosen cable clamp

screw and pull cable back until swivel is

against quarter circle. 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 descdbed

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

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:

• With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car-

tridge plate to expose carburetor choke

(see "AIR FILTER" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

• Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se-

curely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

Clamp Screw-_-_

Quarter L_ I

Circle_ _/

Chok

Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. if the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning the mixture screw in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Turniny the mixture screw out (counter-

clockw=se) increases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

the seats in carburetor may result if screw

is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

• Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttle control cable and choke are

adjusted properly (see above).

• With engine off turn idle mixture screw

in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and

then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4

to 1-1/2 rums.

FINAL SE'I-I'ING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

• With throttle control lever in slow posi-

tion, hold throttle lever against idle

speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

• While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture

screw in (clockwise) until engine begins

to die and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) until en_]ine runs rough. Tum

screw to a point midway between those

• two positions.

• Continue to hold throttle lever against

idle speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM. Re-

lease throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle mixture screw out (counter-

clockwise) 118 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which Is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department, which has

proper equipment and experience to make

any necessary adjustments.

Idle Mixture Screw

Throttle Lever

_ dle Speed

Screw

Idle Mixture

Screw

Throttle Lever

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

A_,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this man-

ual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long period_ of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

_uUmdeposits from forming in essential

el system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to "START" position for

a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if it 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 cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CORRECTION

Will not start

Herd to start

Engine willnot turn

over

Engine clicksbut will

not start

Lossof power

CAUSE

Out offuel.

Engine not "CHOKED" properly.

Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

Dirtyair filter.

• Dirtyfuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

: Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Dirtyair filter.

: Bad spark plug.

Weak or dead battery.

: Dirtyfuel filter.

Stale or dirtyfuel.

: Loose or damaged wiring,

Carburetor out of adjustment.

Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutch is engaged.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

Corroded battery terminals.

i or damaged widng.

Loose

Faulty ignitionswitch.

• Faulty solenoidor starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switchIes}.

• Weak or dead battery,

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty solenoidor starter.

Cutting too much grass/too fast.

Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

Build-up of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Fill fuel tank.

I" See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

• Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

: Replace spark plug.

Clean/replace air filter.

!• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

I: Check all wiring.

See "ToAdjust Carburetor"in

Service and Adjustn_ants

section,

• Contact an authodzed se_ce

center.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

: Check all widng.

See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authodzed service

center.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal.

• Disengage attachment clutch.

• Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuse.,

• Clean battery terminals.

Check all widng.

• Check/replace ignitionswitch.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all widng.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

• tionireduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Dirtyair filter.

Low oil level/dirtyoil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirtyengine air screen/fins.

• Check oil level/change oil.

• Clean and regap or change spark

plutj.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

• Drainfuel tank and carburetor,

refilltank with fresh gasoline and

replace fuel filter.

• Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

• Clean engine air screenlfins.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Lossof power (cant'd)

Excessivevibration

Engine continues to

runwhen operator

leaves seat with at-

tachment clutch

engaged

Poorcut - uneven

Mower blades willnot

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not work

ing (ifso equipped)

Battery will not charge

CAUSE

• Dirty/cloggedmuffler.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety presence

control system.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Mower deck not level.

• Buildupof grass, leaves, and

trash under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Clogged mower deck vent holes

from buildupof

grass, leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

• Obstruction in clutchmecha-

nism.

• Worn/damaged mower drive

belt.

• Frozen idler pulley.

• Frozen blade mandrel.

• Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

• Mower,deck not level.

• Low/uneven tire air pressure.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Buildupof grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Mower ddve belt worn.

• Blades improperlyinstalled.

Improper blades used.

Clogged mower deck vent holes

frombuildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

• Switch is "OFF'.

• Bulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty lightswitch.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Blownfuse.

• Bad battery cell(s).

• Poor cable connections.

• Faulty regulator (ifso

equipped).

• Faulty alternator.

CORRECTION

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all widng.

See "ToAdjust Carburetor"in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

Replace blade mandrel.

Tighten loose part(s). Replace

damaged parts.

• Check v_,idng,switches and con-

nections. Ifnot

corrected, contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels toopen

vent holes.

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower ddve bell

• Replace idler pulley.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Place throtttecontrolin "FAST"

position.

• Shift to slower speed.

• Allow grass to dry before mowing.

Level mower deck.

• Check tiros for proper air pres-

sure.

• Replaceisharpan blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Replace mower ddve belt.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

• Replace with blades listed in this

manual.

• Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

•Tum switch "ON".

FJeplacebulb(s).

Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiringand connections.

• Replace fuse.

Replace battery.

Check/clean all connections.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of drive • Freewheel control in =disen- • Place freewheel control in

gaged" position. "engaged" position.

• Motion drive belt worn, dam- * Replace motion drive belt.

aged or broken.

• Airtrapped in transmission dur- • Purge transmission.

ing shipment

or servicing.

Engine =backfires" ° Engine throttle controlnot set ° Move throttlecontrolto "SLOW"

when turningengine at "SLOW" positionfor 30 sec- position and allow to idle for 30

"OFF" onds before stopping engine, seconds before stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

BAI-I_RY

(OPTIONAL)

-q

m.UE LINE =

FUEL S._JT-OFF

SOLENOID

IGNITION SWITCH

• O

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

•IF SPARK

IGNITION _ PLUG

C-_P

UNIT _2 PLUGS ON

l_tiN CYL ENGINES)

HEADLIGHTS

/-7

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 16,3465 Battery

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

8 7603J Tray,Batte_

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

11 150109 HoiddownBattery Front Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nyk:_BatteryFront1/4

16 153664 SwitchInterlockPush-In

19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 NUt,Hex, Jam 1/4.20

21 166182 Harness. Ught Socket (w/4152J)

22 4152J LightBulb

24 4799J Cable. Battery

25 146148 Cable, Battery

26 166180 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Kepo Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 145491 Cable, Ground

29 121305X Switch,Seat

30 140301 Switch,Ignition 4 Position

31 124211X Nut,Ignition

32 141226 Cover,IgnitionSwitch

33 109310X Key,Molded, Craftsman

40 166145 Harness, Ignition

41 71110408 BoltBlkFinHex 1/4-20UNCx1/2

42 131563 Cover, Terminat

43 145673 Solenoid

44 73640400 Nut Keps BIkHex 114-20UNC

45 122822X AmmeterRectangular 15 Amp

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop(Hour Meter)

55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

70 166660 HarneSSEngine

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

• 1145

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 166819

2 140356

3 17490612

4 19131216

5 155272

9 161917X013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 169118

14 17490608

17 144983X558

18 126938X

20 156437

23 124628X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 156725X558

29 155217X599

30 151287X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 14_o02

57 74780412

58 150127

60 STD533707

64 154798

74 STD541437

140 158418

142 165867

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

Chassis

Drawhar

Screw,Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type3-1"

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. t

BumperHood Dash

Dash

Boll Cardage 3/8-16 x 1

Panel, Dash, LH

Clip_nnerman GrilleP/L

Panel, Dash, RH

ScrewThdrol3/8-16 x 1/2

HoodAssembly

BumperHood

Plate Battery/FuelTankFr

BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Une

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Locknut,Hex, wi_ Insert 3/8-16 UNC

Grille.MS-558

Lens, Gdlla

Fender/Footrest

Bracket,Fender/Support

Screw,ThdroL 5/16-18 x 1/2TYT

PivotBracketAssembly,LH, Mower, Rear

PivotBracketAssembly,RH, Mower, Rear

Nut Lockw/lnsert 1/4-20 Unc

Washer 9/32 x7/8 x 16 Ga.

BracketGrinePickolfLh

ScrewHex Wshd 8-18 x7/8

BracketGdlle PickoffRh

BoltFinHex 1/4-20 x .75 Unc

Air DuctPL/LT Engine

BoltRdhd Sqnk3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

Dash LowerSTLT

NutCrownlock3/8-16 UNC

BracketSuspensionFront

PlateReinforcementSTLT

BracketSwaybarChassis

BracketFootrestSTLT

RodPivotChassiS/Hood

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 ...... Transaxle(See Breakdown) 71 140158

HydroGr 319-0650 72 19132012

2 142431 Spdng, Return,Brake 73 156347

3 143995 Pulley,Transaxle 74 121199X

8 165866 RodShiftFeoderAdjust 75 121749X

10 STD561210 PinCotter 1/8x 1CAD

14 10040400 Washer LockHvyHelical 76 STD581075

16 STD541431 NutLockHexW!lns. 5/16-18 77 123583X

Unc 78 121748X

18 STD523710 BoltFin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1

Gr.5 81 165591

19 STD541437 NutLockHexW/Wsh 3/8-16

Unc 82 165711

21 130564 Knob,Deluxe 1/2-13 83 19171216

22 145627 Rod,Brake Hydro 84 165815

24 73350600 Nut,Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 89 164890X428

25 106888X Spring,Brake Rod 90 124346X

26 STD551037 Washer 93 142564

27 STD561210 PinCotter I/8x3,/4CAD. 94 140462

28 145204 Rod, ParkingBrake 95 167696

29 124236X Cap, ParkingBrake 96 4497H

30 130807 Bracket,Transaxla 97 140469

32 74760512 BoltHex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4

34 155071 Shaft, FootPedal 98 73510600

35 120183X Bearing,Nylon 102 141322

36 19211616 Washer

37 1572H Pin, Roll 103 73940800

38 131494 Pulley,Idler,Rat

39 STD523727 Bolt 104 140156

40 4470J Spacer,Split 105 71070516

41 165838 Keeper,Bolt Idler 116 72110610

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 145 74490540

Gauge 146 74490536

47 127783 Pulley,Idler,V-Groove 147 74490524

48 154407 BeUcrankClutchGrad Dry STL 150 165850

49 123205X Retainer,Bolt 151 19133210

50 STD523715 Bolt 156 166002

51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC 157 153236

52 STD541431 Nut,Crownlock 5/16.18 Unc 158 165589

53 105710X Link,Clutch 159 165494

55 105709X Spdng,Retum, Clutch 160 19292016

56 STD523712 Bolt Hex 3/8-16x 1-1/4 161 72140406

57 140294 V-Belt,Ground Drive

59 140312 Keeper,Center Span 162 73680400

61 17490612 ScrewThdrol. 3:/6.16x3/4Ty. 163 74780416

TI"

62 8883R Cover,Pedal 164 19091010

63 140186 Pulley,Engine 165 165623

64 71170764 Bolt Hex7/16.20 x4 Gr. 5 166 166880 •

65 STD551143 Washer 168 165492

66 154778 Keeper Belt EngineHydro 169 165580

70 134683 GuideBelt RH Engine

DESCRIPTION

StrapTorqueLh Hydro 18/20"T

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12Ga.

StrapTorque Rh Hydro 0650

Spacer, Split

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

G_luge

E-Ring

Key,Square

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

Gauge

ShaltAsm CrossTapered 650

SpringTorsion

Washer 17/32 x3/4 x 16Ga.

LinkTraneaxle 0650 LT/YT/STL

Console,Shift

Nut Selt-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

LineFuel Hydro 4"

Fan, Hydro7*

Control Bypass Hydro

Retainer Spring1• Zinc/Cad

Keeper Bolt Rh Hydro 0750.

18/20"

Nut Keps Hex 3/8-16 Unc

Washer BetTville.501D x

1.50D

Nut Hex Jam Toplook 1/4-20

Unf

Arm, Control Hydro

ScrewCap Hex 5/16 x 18 x 1

BoltCarr.3/8-16 x 1.25

BoltHex Fk:jhd5/16-18 Gr.5

BeltHex Flghd5/16-18 x2-1/4

BoltHex RcJhd5/16-18 x 1-1/2

BushingBellcrankGrd Drive

Washer 13/32 x2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrtod5/161Dx 1.125

BoltShoulder5/16-18 Unc - 2A

BracketShiftMount

HubTappered Flange ShiftLt

Washer29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga

BoltRdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr

Nut Crownlockl/4-20 Unc

BoltHex Fin 1/4-20 Uricx 1 Gr

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

BracketPivotLever

Screw5/16-18 x5/8

BoltShoulder5/16-18 x.561

Plate FasteningLt

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

I inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

STEERING ASSEMBLY

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

11 STD551137

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133812

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 73800500

54 74780520

62 167902

63 74780616

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

79 19132012

80 74950612

SteeringWheel

FrontAxleAssembly

SpindleAssembly,L.H.

SpindleAssembly,R.H.

Bearing, Race,Thrust, Hardened

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

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

Ring,Knp

Beedng,SteeringColumn

Link,Drag

Washer, Lock

Spacer, Beadng,Front Axle

Nut,Lock, Flange5/8-11 UNC

Shaft Assembly,Steering

Washer, Thrust.515 x .750 x.033

Support,Shaft

ScrewhexWshhd Torx

PittmanShaftAssembly

Bracket,Steering

Bushing,Link,Drag

Gear,Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw,Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4

Rod,Tie

Bushing,Steering

Screw _ #10-32x 5 x 3/8 Flange

Insert,SteeringWheel

Washer 13/32 x2-3/8 x 12 Gauge

, GripcoNut

Adaptor,SteeringWheel

Boot,SteeringDash P/L Mtl BIk

Washer25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

ExtensionSteeringNon-Adjust

Cap, Spindle

FitlJng,Grease

Nut LockHx W/Ins 5/16-18 UNC

BoltFin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

Kit,SteeringAssembly,Service

BoltFin Hex 3/6-16 uric.x I Gr. 5

SpacerAXle

BearingArm Pittman

BoltFin Hex 5/8-1luoc x 2-3/4

BraceAxle

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga

BoltHex Nylon3/8-16 x 3/4

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

3_ _ ___3433

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1 162153

2 17720410

4 149723

5 122434X

6 122435X

7 138129

8 150176

10 145552

11 .......

14 13280336

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 159880

25 145996

26 73920600

29 137180

31 157103

32 161696

33 123487X

34 106082X

35 17490512

37 8543R

39 109227X

78 17490620

81 128861

DESCRIPTION

ControlThrot Paddle 36 00

ScrewHex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

Engine(See Breakdown)BriggsModel No. 350777-1034-A1

MufflerExhaust

ExhaustAsm, Left

Exhaust Asm. Right

ClampTube Double Engine

Bolt5/16 - 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Sems

Heat ShieldLt

Washer LockHvy.Helical 1/4

(OrderFrom EngineManufacturer)

BoltFin Hex 1/4-20x 3/4

(OrderFrom EngineManufacturer)

Gasket Muffler

(OrderFrom EngineManufacturer)

NipplePipe 4-1/2"

ElbowStd 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer LockExt Tooth3/8

Shield Browning/DebrisGuard

ControlChoke

Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf

ArrestorSpark

TankFuel3 50 Rear

Cap Fuel Guage STLT .

Clamp Hose Blk

SpacerPad

Screw Thdrol5/16-18 x 3/4 TYT

LineFuel

PlugOil Drain (Order From EngineManufacturer)

Pad idler 1.75 x.75 x .06

ScrewThdrol3/8-16x1-1/4 Tytt

Nut,Flange 1/4-20 StarterNut

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1inch =25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NQ, DESCRIPTION

Seat 3450 BIIdblkCraftsman 12 121246X

Bracket PntPivotSeat (blk) 13 121248X

BoltFinHex 3/8-16unc X 1 14 72050412

Washer 13/32,X 3/4 X 10 Ga "15 134300

Clip Push In Hinged 16 121250X

Nut Hex Lockw/Ins3/8-16 Unc 17 123976X

SpdngSeat Cprsn 2 250 BIkZi 21 153236 •

ScrewThdrol3/8-16 X 1Ty-tt 22 STD541431

Washer 13/32 X 1X 14 Ga 24 19171912

Pan PntSeat (blk) 25 127018X

KnobSeat

140123

140551

74760616

19131610

145OO6

STD541437

124181X

17490616

19131614

155925

166369

BracketPntMounting Switch

BushingSnap BIkNy150Id

BoltRdhd Snt Nk 1/4-20xl-1/2

SpacerSplit28 X 86 Zinc

SpdngCprsn 127 BIkPnt

NutLock 1/4Lge Rg Gr 5 Z3nc

BoltShoulder5/16-18 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lockw/Ins5/16-18

Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.

BoltShoulder5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inch-

esl inch= 25.4 mm

DECALS

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11 2

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156439

2 163205

3 163200

4 163202

5 160876

6 133644

8 160879

9 163204

10 160880

11 156811

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal Fender Danger Sears 13 146046

Decal FendAuto Sears Gold 14 163259

Decal Hood RhCraftsman 15 160396

Decal Hood LhCraftsman 19 138047

Decal HP Engine 20 166887

Decal Maint Customer 22 149516

Sears Dem - - 138311

Decal EngineRadius - - 169210

Decal FenderCraftsmanGold - - 154515

Decal EngineAirCleanerCover .. 154516

Decal FenderSTLTL-IOper - - 169463

lest E/S - - 169464

DESCRIPTION

Decal V-belt Dr SchTractorE

Decal Dash Panel

Decal Mower DriveSchematic

Decal, BatteryDiehard Sears

Decal Deck Mower EZ3

Decal Battery

Decal LiftHandle

Decal, B_/-PassLtHydro

Pad FootrestLh STLT

Pad FootrestRh STLT

Manual, Owner's (English)

Manual, Owner's (Spanish)

WHEELS & TIRES

4,10

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 59192 ValveCap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106222X Tira, Front

4 5990_ Tube, Front1"ira

(Not Provided,Service Item

Only)

5. 106732X427 Rim, Front

6 278H Fitting,Grease (FrontWheel

Only)

7 9040H Searing, Flange(FrontWheel

• Only)

8 106108X427 Rim, Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear

10 7152J Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided,ServiceItem

Only)

11 104757X Cap,Axle

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

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

LIFT ASSEMBLY

25 24

..8

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 LiftLever InnerWire Asm.

2 159471 ShaftAsm. Lift

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring

5 19211621 Washer21/32x1 x21 Ga.

6 120183X Bearing Nylong

7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted

8 122365X ButtonPlungerRead

11 139865 LinkAsm LiftLH.

12 139866 LinkAsm LiftR.H.

13 STD624008 RetainerSpnng

15 127218 LinkFront

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 TrunnionBIkTinc

18 73680800 Nut LookW/Wsh 1/2.13 Uric

19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower

20 163552 Retainer Spring

23 110807X Nut,Special

24 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

25 2876H Spring

26 76020308 Pin,Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

27 126971X Rod,AdjustLife

28 73350600 Nut,Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC

29 138057 Knob,InfiniteHeightAdmustment

30 150233 Trunnion,Inf.Height

31 140302 Beadng, Pvt.Lift.Spherical

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock3/8-24

49 145212 Nut, Hex Flange Lock

50 110452X Nut, PushPhos. &Oil

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

MOWER DECK

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119"

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3 24

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 164961 Mower Housing 55 155046

2 STD533107 Bolt 56 122052X

3 138017 BracketAssembly,SwayBar, 58 140086

Front 59 141043

4 138440 BracketAssembly,SwayBar 67 162113

5 STD624008 RetainerSpring 68 144200

6 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear 71 142427

8 850857 Bolt,Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 72 131870

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 73 127847

10 140296 Washer, Hardened 74 121748X

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 75 12000029

12 129895 Beadng, Ball 76 128903

13 137645 ShaftAssembly,Mandrel, Vented 77 127845

(Incl.Key Number 6) 78 160570

14 128774 Housing,Mandrel, Vented 79 127498

15 110485X Beating, Ball, Mandrel 80 153701

16 140329 Stripper,Vented Mower Deck 81 73350600

17 72110610 Bolt,Carriage 3/6-16 x2-1/4 82 142028

18 72140505 Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 83 120958X

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 84 156084

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 85 72140620

21 STD541431 Nut,Crownlock5/16-18 UNC 92 STD541437

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 101 136420

23 131267 Bracket,Deflector 102 71161010

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 103 19061216

25 123713X Spring,Torsion,Deflector 104 STD551110

26 110452X Nut, Push 105 160793

27 130968 Shield,Deflector 106 2029J

28 19111016 Washerlli32x5/8x16Ga. 111 155197

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 112 155198

30 157722 ScrewThdrolRollingWshHd 113 17490512

31 129963 Washer,Spacer 114 73510500

32 153535 Pulley,Mandrel 115 72110504

33 137266 Nut,Toplock,Ranged 116 4898H

34 STD5337"17 Bolt 117 165746

35 133835 Fastner,ChristmasTree 118 73930600

36 131494 Pulley,Idler,Flat 119 19121414

37 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ca. 121 143723

40 STD541437 Nut, Crownlcck3/6-16UNC 128 153390

41 133551 Rod, Pivot,withNibs 129 19131312

43 140083 Rod, Clutch,Secondary,w/Nibs 130 STD523710

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H. 131 STD533710

45 STD624003 Retainer 132 191322_3

46 137729 Screw,Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 141 6266H

48 133944 Washer, Hardened - - 130794

49 155066 RollerAssembly,Cam Follower .

50 131340 Boit,Shoulder#10-24Grade5 -- 164963

51 STD541410 Locknut

52 139888 Bolt,Shoulder5/16-18 UNC

53 131845 ArmAssembly,Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer,Retainer

Spdng,TorsionBrakes42"

Guard,Tuv Idler(94)

KnobCustomOval

V-Belt

Rod,Clutch,Primary,with Nihe

Spril_g,Return

Arm,Clutch,Secondary

Washer25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ca.

Ring,Klip

Bolt,Sheulder 3/6-16 UNC x 1.44

Keeper, Spnng

Arm,Clutch, Pdmarj

Bushing,Large, Brass

Spdng,Mower Clutch

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC

Trunnion Adj.94

Washer Sintered

Keeper Belt Idler

Bo_tCarriage 3/6-16 x 2-1/2

Lockout, Hex w/Wsh 3/8-16 UNC

Cover Mulching42" Black

Screw Truss Hd Phil10-24 x5/8

Washer #10

Washer Lock

Latch Asm Bagger

NutWeld

Bracket Gauge, Wheel LH

Bracket'Gauge, Wheel RH

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Hex Kaps 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bolt, Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Ca.

Bracket

WasherFelt

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

Bolt,FinHex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Gr. 5

BoltRdhdSqnk 3/6-16 UNC x 1

Washer 13/32 x 1-3/8 x3 Ca.

WasherThrust.75 x 1.230

MandrelAssembly(IncludesKey

Numbers8-10, 12-15, 31 and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete (Stddeck

- orderseparatelymulcher plate

components key nos. 101-106)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S.inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x7/8 x .060

2 142931 Assembly,Upper Housing 44 150829 DifferentialAssembly

3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142991 Washer 3/4 x1.5 x .13

4 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 53 142961 Se_d .75 x 125 x .250

5 142933 Ring, Retaining 56 142963 Shaft, Input

6 142934 Beadng, Shaft Ball 58 142964 Bolt 114-20x 1.38

7 142935 Bearing,Cradle 59 142965 Pin .50D x .43 ID x.750

8 150771 Beedng,Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 62 142966 Arm, Control

9 142937 Swashplate,Variable 63 142967 Puck, Dampener

13 142938 Block,CylinderAssembly 64 142920 Set Screw

14 142939 Arm, Trunnion 68 142969 Spring

15 142940 Seal, Lip 69 144610 Stud 5/16-24

17 142941 Guide, Slot 83 142971 JackshaftAssembly

18 150772 Shaft, Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft

19 150773 Bearing,Thrust 42x68x16 88 142973 Screw, Cap

23 142944 Block,CylinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7/16 x 1 x 1/2

24 142945 Seal, Lip 10 x25 x7 90 142975 Sleeve Beadng

25 142946 Actuator, Bypass 91 142976 Seal, Wiper

26 150774 Center SectionAssemblyKit 92 142977 Spring,Block

27 142948 Seal, Lip 26 x42 x8 93 142978 Washer,BlockThrust

28 142949 Ring, Retaining 113 142917 Cap, VentAssembly

29 142950 Washer 26 x 35 x 1 114 142918 Fitting,O-Ring Assembly

30 150787 Plate, Bypass 119 142980 Spacer

34 142951 Oil FilterElement 134 144607 Nut,Castle 5/16-24

35 142952 Arm, Bypass 135 144608 Pin,Cotter

36 142953 Ring, Retaining 139 150775 Spdng,C_mpression

37 142954 Arm, Actuating 140 150776 Nut, Hex 5/16-24

38 142955 Pin,Actuating

39 150777 Bolt 5/16-24 x I-3/4" NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

40 150778 Locknut,Hex 5/16-24 UNJC I inch= 25.4 mm

41 142958 Brake RotoriStatorKit

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1

5_A0

081

(SEEREPAIR_ MANUAL)

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

BRIGGS & STRAI-rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1

1091 1_

127A

947

918

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1

189

363

_332 U 668

1005

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1

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116

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 807787 CylinderAssembly 116A 805198 *O-Ring, Crankcase Cover

2 805107 Bearing, Cylinder 116B 224531 **Washer, Bowl

3 805101 *Seal, Oil 117 806109 **Jet, Main

5.1 807821 Head, Cylinder, Cylinder #1 118 808374 **Valve, Idle Adjusting Needle

5.2 807822 Head, Cylinder, Cylinder #2 121 807708 CarburetorOverhaul Kit

7 805658 .... Gasket, Cylinder Head 122 805674 Spacer, Carburetor

8 807795 BrsatherAssembly 125 808372 CarburetorAssembly

9 805379 *Gasket,Breather 127 805570 Plug, Welch

10 805751 Screw 127A 805571 t Plub, Welch

11 805362 Tube, Breather 130 808572 Valve, Throttle

12 805112 *Gasket, Crankcase Cover 131 808375 Shaft, ThrottleAssembly

13 805097 Screw, Cylinder Head 133 807710 Float,Bowl

15 805048 Plug, OilDrain 137 - - - *'Gasket, Bowl (Sold inKit

16 807779 Crankshaft Only)

94196 Key,'liming Gear Retaining 141 807711 Shaft,Choke

18 807638 CoverAssembly,Crankcase 142 806110 **Nozzle, Carburetor

20 805049 *Seal, Oil 161 807857 Base, AirCleaner

22 805696 Screw,Crankcase Cover 166 805343 Stud, RockerArm

23 808132 Flywheel,Magneto 166A 805073 Stud, OilFilterAdapter

24 805016 Key,Flywheel 167 805420 ****Washer, Valve Cover

25 807888 PistonAssembly,StandardSize 171 805019 ***Nut, Nylock

807991 PistonAssembly,.010" 187 393815 Hose, Fuel, 11"Long

Oversize 296004 Hose, Fuel,23" Long

807992 PistonAssembly,.020" (Cut toRequiredLength)

Oversize 188 94627 Screw, Fan Retainer Mounting

807993 PistonAssembly,.030" 188A 805247 Screw, StarterMounting

Oversize 189 805449 Washer, Lock

26 807889 Ring Set,Piston,StandardSize 192 807623 Screw, ValveAdjustment

807994 Ring Set,Piston,.010" Oversize (IncludesJam Nut)

807995 Ring Set,Piston, .020"Oversize 201 805480 Link,Governor

807996 Ring Set,Piston, .030"Oversize 209 905462 Spring, Governor

27 805099 Lock,PistonPin 209A 805453 Spdng, Governed Idle

28 807886 Pin Assembly,Piston,Standard 216 805439 Link,Choke

29 807900 RodAssembly,Connecting 222 808195 Bracket,GovernorControl

32 805395 Screw, Connecting Rod 227 807528 Lever Assembly,Governor

33 805089 Valve, Exhaust" 232 805465 Spring,GovernorLink

34 805090 Valve, Intake 240 493629 Filter,Fuel

35 805078 Spring,Valve 243 805964 Screen, Oil

37 805506 Cover,Starter 254 907713 Drain,CarburetorBowl

40 805092 Retainer,Valve Spring 265 221535 Clamp, Casing

42 805161 Retainer,Valve 271 808145 Bracket,Choke Control

45 262679 Tappet,Valve 277 805018 Washer

46 807542 Gear, Cam 304 808220 Housing, Blower,Black

50 805772 Manifold,Intake 305 805406 Screw, Sems

51 805700 *Gasket, Carburetor Mounting 307 805025 Screw, Sems

52 805023 .... Gasket, Intake Manifold 308.1 808309 Cover, AirGuide,Cylinder #1

53 805669 Stud, Carburetor Mounting 308.2 808098 Cover, Air Guide, Cylinder #2

54 805006 Screw, Sems 309 494990 Motor, Starting

75 805007 Washer, Spdng 310 94004 Bolt

78 805447 Screw, Seres

84 914889 Plug, Pipe Includedin Gasket Set (807887)

87 805054 Seal, Governor Shaft ** IncludedinCarburetor OverhaulKit(807708)

95 805561 Screw, Valve Mounting *** Include,d inValve OverhaulKit(807910)

95A 94466 Screw, Valve Mounting .... Inc!udodinboth Gasket Set (807887),

98 807705 Screw, Throttle Adjustment and Valve Overhaul Kit(80791O)

104 805586 *'Pin, FloatHinge

105 807706 **Fuel InletAssembly NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

108 805562 Valve, Choke 1inch = 25.4 mm

116 805058 *O-Ring, OilPump

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270823

BRIGGS & STRA'n'ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 350777 TYPE NUMBER 1034-A1

PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

324 494439 Screen, Rotating 801 394856 Cap Assembly,DriveEnd

332 806028 Nut, Hex 802 494988 Cap Assembly, Commutator

333 492341 Armature,Magneto

End

334 806104 Screw,Mounting 803 494205 HousiegAssembly

337 491055 Plug, Spark 819 805057 Screw, Sems

351 805169 Screw.Hex Head 823 805317 Screw, Mounting

353 94791 Washer, Lock 842 270920 O-Ring

353A 806101 Washer, Lock 851 473880 Telminal,IgnitionCable

354 90576 Nut, Hex 862 807859 Bracket,Air Cleaner

354A 810078 Nut, Hex 864 805083 Liner,ExhaustPort

356 493792 Wire, Ground 866 805738 ValleyCover,Air Guide

358 807887 Gasket Set 868 805094 Seal, Valve Guide

363 19203 Puller,Flywheel 869 805085 Seat, IntakeValve

387 808322 Pump,Fuel 870 805086 Seat, ExhaustValve

423 805260 Screw, Sems 871 805084 Guide, Valve

445 394018 Cartridge,Air Cleaner 876 495877 Retainer Kit

467 491875 Knob,AirCleaner 879 805841 Cover, Carburetor

474 393295 Stator,Alternator 883 805024 .... Gasket, Exhaust Manifold

501 394890 Regulator,Alternator 896 94288 Pin, Roll

510 495878 DdveAssembly 918 393815 Line, Vaccum

513 398003 ClutchAssembly 947 808154 Solenoid

520 93722 Terminal, Spade 975 807913 Bowl, FuelAsssembly

523 807985 Dipstick 977 807916 Gasket Set, Carburetor

524 805011 Seal, FltlerTube (Consistsof Key Numbers116B

525 807611 Tube, Oil Filler and 137)

526 805448 Screw, Regulator Mounting 978 805250 *Gasket, Oil FilterAdapter

527 223167 Clamp, Fuel Pipe 982 805030 Screw, Sems

535 272490 Element, Foam 985 398525 InsulatorAssembly

537 805655 *Gasket, AirCleaner 1004 805632 Tube, Air Inlet

544 490309 ArmatureAseembly 1005 808082 Fan, Rywheel

552 805412 Bushing,Governor Shaft 1006 224413 Retainer Fan

552A 805413 Bushing,Govemor Shaft 1013 805581 ** Seal, Choke Shaft

562 805381 Bolt 1014 807963 Shield, Carburetor

572 805197 Baffle,Breather 1022 806039 .... Gasket, Valve Cover

573 807663 Back Plate Assembly 1023 805100 Cover, Valve

592 805383 Nut, Hex 807665 Cover, Valve(Used on Cylinder

601 93053 Clamp, Hose #1 on Fuel PumpApplications)

613 805158 Screw,Sems 1024 807546 Oil Pump Assea'toly

614 806096 Pin,Cotter 1025 805313 Slider,Governor

615 808578 ** Retainer 1026 805352 Rod, Push(Intake)

615A 808577 ** Retainer 1026A 805617 Rod, Push(Exhaust)

616 807596 Fork,Governor 1027 492932 Filter,Oil

634 805416 Washer, GovernorShaft 1028 805292 Adapter,OilFilter

634A 805580 **Shaft Seal Kit 1029 808096 Ann, Rocker

634B 805574 ** Collar, ThrottleShaft 1030 805342 Shaft, RockerArm

634C 806079 SeaI, ThrottleShaft 1031 805341 Support, RockerArm

634D 805576 ** Washer, Plain 1033 807910 Overhaul Kit,Valve

635 805529 Elbow,Spark Plug 1036 807688 BreatherGasket Set

1037 807217 **Ball, Choke Locator

642 807862 Cover,AirCleaner 1054" 280275 "he,Cable

643 805631 Plate, Cartridge 1054A 270723 "13e,Cable

657 805009 Screw, Sems

668 805402 Spacer, RotatingScreen 1058 272104 Manual,Operator(_s

718 805103 Dowel, Crankcase 1091 805858 • Cap, Limlter

722 805483 *Seal, Breather Screw RPM Settings: LowSpeed: 1200-1600

726 807805 Gear, FlywheelRing HighSpeed: 3200-3400

Includedin Gasket Set (807887)

727 805505 Shield, Starter ** IncludedinCarburetorOverhaul Kit (807708)

729 805641 Grommet *** IncludedinValve OverhaulKit(807910)

729A 224356 Clip, Debris .... Includedinboth Gasket Set (807887),

729B 280470 Clip, Wire and Valve Overhaul Kit(807910)

741 805675 Gear, "lqming

783 280104 Gear NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

788 807685 Bracket,FtJelPump 1 inch= 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4- MY-H OM EsM(1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

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

PartsDirectS"

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

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week

• 1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am-5 pm, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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