Craftsman 917276050 tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

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GARDEN TRACTOR

22.0 HP, 50" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.276050

[_ This product has a low emission engine which operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

IMPORTANT:

Read and followall Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions about

th_ prold._ct,Call:

1 800 659 5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

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

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

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

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

Assembly/Pre-Operation ....................... 8

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

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

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

Service and Adjustments ..................... 22

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

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

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

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

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the United States.

This Warranty does not cover"

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

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

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

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

owner's manual.

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

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

chase date.

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

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the batte_ at yourHOME. After

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

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

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

please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

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

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

vary, from state to state.

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

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

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

injury or death.

#AWARNING: In order to prevent ac-

cidental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

ARNING: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

_WARNING: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Operate only at the lowest possible speed

when on a slope. Too heavy of a load,

while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can

lose traction with the ground and cause

_u to lose control of your tractor.

WARNING. Engine exhaust, some of its

constituents, and certain vehicle compo-

nents contain or emit chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

I.GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or un-

loading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a large

percentage of riding mower-related in-

juries. These operators should evaluate

their ability to operate the riding mower

safely enough to protect themselves and

others from serious injury.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do

not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which can

result in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. If you cannot back

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

not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-

even 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 recommend-

ations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT-

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,

or embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

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

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

IlL CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the ma-

chine and the mowing activity. Never as-

sume that children will remain where you

last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently. Ad-

just and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse and

back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline 5 Gallons

Capacity Unleaded

and Type: Regular

Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)

API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W30

(below 32°F)

Oi! Capacity: W/Filter 4.0 Pints

W/O Filter 3.75 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC

(Gap: .040")

Ground Speed Io: Hi:

(MPH): 0.7 1.7

1.4 3.3

2.3 5.4

Reverse: 0.9 2.1

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging

System: 16 Amps @ 3600 RPM

Battery: Amp/Hr: 35

Min. CCA: 280

Case size: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintainyour tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in main-

taining, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under"Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is re-

quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-

nia Public Resources Code). Other states

may have similar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal lands. A spark arrester for the

muffler is available through your nearest

Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS

section of this manual).

REPAIR PROTECTION

AGREEMENTS

Congratulations on making a smart pur-

chase. Your new Craftsman@ product is

designed and manufactured for years of

dependable operation. But like all prod-

ucts, it may require repair from time to

time. That's when having a Repair Protec-

tion Agreement can save you money and

aggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement

now and protect yourseff from unexpected

hassle and expense.

Here's what's included in the Agreement:

• Expert service by our 12,000 profe-

sional repair specialists.

• Unlimited service and no charge for

parts and labor on all covered repairs.

• Product replacement if your covered

product can't be fixed.

• Discount of 10% from regular price of

service and service-related parts not

covered by the agreement; also, 10%

off regular price of preventive mainte-

nance check.

• Fast help by phone- phone support

from a Sears technician on products

requiring in-home repair, plus conve-

nient repair scheduling.

Once you purchase the Agreement, a

simple phone call is all that it takes for you

to schedule service. You can call anytime

day or night, or schedule a service ap-

pointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair

specialists, who have access to over 4.5

million quality parts and accessories.

That's the kind of professionalism you can

count on to help prolong the life of your

new purchase for years to come. Purchase

your Repair Protection Agreement today!

Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information

call 1-800-827-6655.

SEARS INSTALLATION SERVICE

For Sears professional installation of home

appliances, garage door openers, water

heaters, and other major home items, in

the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

Steering

Wheel Insert

Steering Wheel

Steering Sleeve

Steering Wheel

Adapter

Seat

@ (1) Washer

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

_(1) Knob

(2) Flanged

_:Pins

(1)Front Plate

Assembly

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

(2) Centerlock Nuts

Mower

(5) Retainer Springs

loop)

) etainer Springs

(single loop)

(2) Wheels (2) Washers 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga.

Video Cassette

For Future Use

Keys

Slope Sheet

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

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

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

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

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

(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet

(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

1. Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from carton.

2. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-

els of carton. Remove end panels and

lay side panels flat.

3. Remove mower and packing materials.

4. Check for any additional loose parts or

cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove Iocknut and large flat washer

from steering shaft.

2. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

4. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

5. Secure steering wheel to steering

shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer

previously removed. Tighten securely.

6. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

7. 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.

Steering

_ Wheel Insert

_ Locknut

Steering _.

Sleeve _

,,--___ Large Flat

WheelSteering_asher _

! .Steer ng Wheel

I/Adapter

Steering Shaft

_,,__.,4v _ _ - I LI

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging instruc-

tions).

.o" ,.." :-' / Label

[ I,"

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolts are positioned over the

large slotted holes in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder

bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear

of tractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as-

semble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its ad-

justed position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Seat F

Shoulder

Bolts

O_15

AdjustmentKnob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest po-

sition.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_,WARNING: Before starting, read, un-

derstand and follow all instructions in the

Operation section of this manual. Be sure

tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure

the area in front of tractor is clear of other

people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest posi-

tion.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park-

ing brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE

BELT

See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT AS-

SEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional

guidance on this assembly.

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake.

1. Cut and remove ties securing anti-sway

bar and belts. Swing anti-sway bar to

left side of mower deck.

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec-

tor shield to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves.

3. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

5. Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

6. Place the suspension arms on inward

pointing deck pins. Retain with double

loop retainer spring with loops up as

shown.

7. Install front plate assembly to tractor

suspension brackets and retain with

single loop retainer springs as shown.

8. Position front plate assembly between

front mower brackets. Raise deck and

plate assembly to align holes and

insert flanged pins. Secure pins with

double loop retainer springs between

the plate and mower brackets.

Double Loop

Retainer

Spring

Shoulder Gnu

Chassis

Bracket

Front

Suspension Mower

Arms Bracket

Idler

Bolt Wheel

NOTE: To assist in locating hole in flanged

pin, the hole in pin is inline with notch on

head of pin. If necessary, move mower

side-to-side to give space between plate

and mower brackets.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper rout-

ing in all mower pulley grooves.

9. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

10. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob clockwise to remove slack from

mower suspension.

11.Raise deck to highest position.

12. Assemble gauge wheels as shown

using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers,

and 3/8-16 center Iocknuts. Tighten

securely.

13.Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation sec-

tion of this manual.

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

Front Electric

Suspension Clutch

Brackets Pulley

Front Plate

3/8

Washer

3/8-16 Double

Center Loop

Locknut Retainer

Spring

Use Pliers For

Retainer Springs

j/ Loop

J Down

Bar

Double Loop

Retainer Spring

(Inward pointing

deck pins)

Single

Loop

Retainer

Springs

Deflector

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should

be properly leveled. See "TO LEVEL

MOWER HOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for re-

placing motion, mower drive, and mower

blade drive belts in the Service and Ad-

justments section of this manual. Verify

that the belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKESYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

#"CHECKL IS T

Before you operate your new tractor, we

wish to assure that you receive the best

performance and satisfaction from this

Quality Product.

Please review the following checklist:

,/All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/"Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

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

ping purposes, the tires were overin-

flated at the factory).

J" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor, pay

extra attention to the following important

items:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

J" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-

lar unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls, their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition,

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

R N H L I\1

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION

ENGINE OFF LIGHTS ON ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED UNLOCKED

OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED

FREE WHEEL

(AutomaEc Models only)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

Failure to follow instructions

could result in serious injury or

death. The safety alert symbol

is used to identify safety inform-

ation about hazards which can

result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,

indicatesa situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

_HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

FIRE indicates a hazard which,if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

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.

Ammeter

Ignition ht Switch

Switch Position

Throttle Control

Clutch/Brake

Clutch Switch

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Choke

Control

Parking Brake

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Range Shift Lever

Gear Shift Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION - Turns the

headlights on and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting

a cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed

and direction of the tractor.

RANGE SHIFT LEVER - Allows high

(H) and low (L) speed for all forward and

reverse gears.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment liftlever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER - Indicates battery charging

(+) or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

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

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a

wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.

HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator

to leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way

down and hold.

2. Pull parking brake lever up and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in brake position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac-

tor secure.

Choke

Push-in to

"Disengaged"

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out To

"Engage"

Throttle

Control

Position Key

Brake

Clutch/ "Engaged"

Brake Pedal Position

"Drive" Gear Shift

Position Hei§

Knob Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, push attachment

clutch switch in to disengaged position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal all the way down.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tion.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position to allow engine to idle before

stopping may cause engine to "backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "STOP" will

cause the battery to discharge and go

dead.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

_lbopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position.

TO USETHROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best mower perfor-

mance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are start-

ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a

warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal de-

pressed and gearshift lever in neutral

(N) position.

2. Move gearshift and range shift levers

to desired position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turn-

ing the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (_) to raise cutting

height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (_) to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately

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

sured from the ground to the blade tip with

the engine not running. These heights

are approximate and may vary depending

upon soil conditions, height of grass and

types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth•

• For best cutting performance, grass over

6 inches in height should be mowed

twice. Make the first cut relatively high;

the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground when

mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

2. Lower mower with lift control. Remove

rear retainer spring and clevis pin

which secure each gauge wheel.

3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise

gauge wheels slightly to align holes in

bracket and gauge wheel bar and in-

sert clevis pins. Gauge wheels should

be slightly off the ground.

4. Replace retainer springs into clevis

pins.

Clevis Pin

Retaine_r__,_

Spring -

Gauge

Gauge--/_'_

Wheel Bracket

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt

by the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine. You must

remain fully and centrally positioned in the

seat to prevent the engine from hesitating

or cutting off when operating your equip-

ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Lower mower with attachment lift con-

trol.

3. Start mower blades by engaging at-

tachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Attachment Lift Lever

Attachment Clutch High Positign

Switch Pull Out To Low

"Engage"

PushInTo

"Disengage" _--_)_

,.---_Position

7;;4 Deflector

• Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_WARNING: DO not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide at the back of this manual

• Choose the slowest speed before starting

up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quicklyto brake position

and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gearand range

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

have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly

as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release park-

ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment liftcontrol.

• When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy

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

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds, re-

move and read oil level. If necessary,

add oil until "FUL£' mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See the

oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do

not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil

with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan-

tities that can be used within 30 days to

assure fuel freshness.

_CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

IMPORTANT." When operating in temper-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

cold weather starting.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called

gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separa-

tion and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system

of an engine while in storage. To avoid

engine problems, the fuel system should

be emptied before storage of 30 days

or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

1. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged

position.

4. Move throttle control to fast position

5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may not be

needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

6. Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to start position and release

key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, wait

a few minutes and try again. If engine

still does not start, pull the choke con-

trol out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and

above)

7. When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to

run smoothly. If the engine starts to

run roughly, pull the choke control out

slightly for a few seconds and then

continue to push the control in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

below)

7. When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

control in small steps allowing the en-

gine to accept small changes in speed

and load, until the choke control is fully

in. If the engine starts to run roughly,

pull the choke control out slightly for a

few seconds and then continue to push

the control in slowly. This may require

an engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depending

on the temperature.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

NOTE." If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

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 already been

cut. Have the cut area to the right of

the tractor. This will result in a more

even distribution of clippings and more

uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and pos-

sible fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet.

Wet grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as

the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE _.,_.,_,_ _._ _._ o/_._o_

REO.L,RBERV,CE/ Z V'CE D'ES

Check Brake Operation _

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

T In{edock Systems V f

R Check lot Loose Fasteners if I_s If

CA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _3

T Lubrication Chart I_

0 Check Battery Level 1_4

a Clean Battery and Terminals II/

i/Check Transaxle Cooling

Check V-Belts I_

Check Engine Oil Level If ll_

Change Engine Oil (with oil tilter) V'L; V'

E Change Engine Oil (without oil tiller) Vw_2

N CleanAirFilter _

G Clean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_

E Replace Oil Filter (It equipped) _;

Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_;

Replace Spark Plug _2

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

3 - Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

4 - Not required if equipped witu mainter_nce- free battery,

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

Do not overtighten

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

in high ambient temperatures.

2 - Service more often when operalJng in dirty or dusty condilions

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator

must maintain tractor as instructed in this

manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

At least once a season, check to see if

you should make any of the adjustments

described in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

• At least once a year you should replace

the spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and help

your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Tiei

(_ Spindle _, (_ Spindle

Zerk _ Zerk

_)Front Wheel Wheel

Bearing = _ing Zerk

Zerk .

_Steering_ /

Sector / \

AddGearTeeth I ..f ),_. _: I I\• ','

,), ', L,. @ Engine

(DCheck/ _,; ,,._,_ j_Transaxle

Fluid

(_ SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil

(_ General Purpose Grease

(_ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

® Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to

Lubricate)

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your trac-

tor does not function as described, repair

the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless

the brake pedal is fully depressed and

attachement clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any at-

tempt by the operator to leave the seat

without first setting the parking brake

should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any at-

tempt by the operator to leave the seat

should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never op-

erate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept

sharp. Replace bent or damaged blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to al-

low access to blades.

2. Remove blade bolt, lock washer and

flat washer securing blade.

3. Install new or resharpened blade

with trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer

and flat washer in exact order as

shown.

5. Tighten blade bolt securely (27-35 Ft.

Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.

If bolt needs replacing, replace only with

approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts.

Trailin( ade

Edge CenteJ

Lock Washer

_-Blade Bolt

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-

ening blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with

balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the

bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If

blade is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontal position. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

5/8" Bolt de

Center Hole _._

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free.

Do not attempt to open or remove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of elec-

trolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and termi-

nals can cause the battery to "leak" power.

1. Remove terminal guard.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-

JUSTMENTS section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

CHECKTBANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

1. Block up rear axle securely.

2. Remove left rear wheel by removing

hub bolts.

3. Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil

level must be even with plug threads.

If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil,

API SF-SJ. Replace filler plug.

4. Reassemble wheel to hub.

Transaxle

Plug

Filler

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 ifthey begin to slip from wear.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF-SJ. Se-

lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade according

to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

2O 0

-30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, they will result in increased

oil consumption when used above 32°E

Check your engine oil level more frequent-

ly to avoid possible engine damage from

running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of op-

eration or at least once a year if the tractor

is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check the

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain

valve and install the drain tube onto the

fitting.

Oil Drain Valve

Yellow _ _ inlo°_n

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing upward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

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

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

upward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace the

cap onto the end of the drain valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. For accurate reading,

tighten dipstick cap securely onto the

tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil

at "FULl" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions•

1. Remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Wash it in liquid detergent and water,

3. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

4. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace

pre-cleaner.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

1. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

2. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover

and secure.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge• They may cause deterio-

ration of the cartridge• Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cartridge.

Knobs-_ _.__

J "_-__- Cartridge

Cover_

Fr°ear_leane"_r__

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and stub-

born dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other exter-

nal surfaces of the engine are kept clean

at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other cool-

ing shrouds. Clean the cooling fins and

external surfaces as necessary. Make sure

the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning

of each mowing season or after every

100 hours of operation, whichever occurs

first. Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-

retor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

Fuel FUter-----'_._.j/

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 auto-

motive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose or pressure washer to clean your

tractor unless the engine and transmis-

sion are covered to keep water out.Water

in engine or transmission will shorten the

useful life of your tractor. Use compressed

air or a leaf blower to remove grass,

leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

[,_ ARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SER-

VICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

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

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

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

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. Turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

3. Lower mower to its lowest position.

4. Remove retainer spring holding

anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and

disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

5. Remove four retainer springs from front

plate assembly and remove plate.

6. Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck.

7. Raise attachment lift to its highest posi-

tion.

8. Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

9. Slide mower out from under right side

of tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the As-

sembly section of this manual.

Chassis Suspension Arms

Bracket

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or underinflated,

you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

Measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground level at front corners

of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Front Mower Clutch

Bracket Pulley

Assembly

Retainer

Spring

Springs

(Both Sides)

Bracket

Retainer Springs

BottomEdge of Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground Mower to Ground

(_ Suspension

AduJtUstment

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-

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

adjustment is necessary, be sure to adjust

both front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so the

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

than the rear when the mower is in its

highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "F' directly in front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front plate links

are equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower housing, loosen

nut "G" on both front links an equal num-

ber of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against

trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower housing, loosen

nut "H" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "G" on both front links an

equal number of turns. The two front

links must remain equal in length.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against

trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will

change distance "F" by approximately

3/8".

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE

EQUAL IN LENGTH

_Nut "G"

Nut '_

Front Plate Trunnion

Assembly

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage

parking brake.

2. Remove screws from L.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover.

3. Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel

pulley.

4. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

5. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

6. Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur-

face.

7. Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

8. Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and bolt in mower

housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

9. Install belt in both idlers. Make sure

belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers

as shown.

10. Install new belt onto electric clutch pul-

ley.

11. Roll belt into upper groove of L.H. man-

drel pulley.

12.Carefully check belt routing making

sure belt is in the grooves correctly and

inside belt keepers.

13. Reassemble L.H. mandrel cover.

Primary Idler Arm

Spring

Electric Clutch

Pulley

Bolt in

Mower

Housing

Mower Drive Belt

Belt Keepers

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

2. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this man-

ual).

3. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover. Unhook

spring from bolt on mower housing.

4. Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel pul-

ley.

5. Remove belt from center mandrel

pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel

pulley.

6. Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface.

L.H. Mandrel

7. Check secondary idler arm and idler to

see that they rotate freely.

8. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary

idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

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

mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center

mandrel pulley as shown.

10. Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves prop-

erly.

11. Reconnect spring to bolt in mower

housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel

cover.

12. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "IN-

STALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in

the Assembly section of this manual).

13. Reassemble mower drive belt (See

"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT"

in this section of this manual).

Mower Blade Drive Belt

Pulley

R.H. Mandrel Cover

Secondary Idler

Spring

Sway Bar Bracke

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years

of service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the internal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to

not engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by a Sears

or other qualified service center.

1. Make sure attachment clutch and igni-

tion switches are in "OFF" position.

2. Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot loca-

tions cut in the side of brake plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

Rotor

_i _ Clutch Plate _.012"

Nylon_ff[ Slot (,3)------_J:L_-_f _

Locknut (3) "---[ I . B_rake

._ _ Plate

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to

stop at highest speed in highest gear on a

level, dry concrete or paved surface, then

brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or

paved surface, depress clutch/brake

pedal all the way down and engage

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when

you try to manually push the tractor for-

ward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake

needs to be adjusted or the pads need to

be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way

down and engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust

if necessary. If stopping distance is

still greater than five (5) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Replace brake pads or contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

•Jam Nut

Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For ease of service there is

a belt installation guide decal on bottom of

left footrest. It is not necessary to remove

mower.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Engage parking brake (creates slack in

belt).

2. Remove mower drive belt from electric

clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section

of this manual).

3. Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pul-

ley.

4. Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then

off engine pulley and front V-idler pulley.

5. Pull belt out of all belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Place V part of belt into grooves on

engine pulley and front V-idler, making

sure to route belt inside of belt keep-

ers.

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

span belt keeper, then onto clutching

idler pulleys as shown.

3. Make sure V part of belt engages V-

idler.

4. Place belt around transaxle pulley,

beginning at top.

V part of belt should engage transaxle

pulley.

5. Place long lower section of belt

through loop in midspan belt keeper.

6. Check to be sure belt is on proper side

of all belt keepers.

7. Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric

clutch pulley.

IMPORTANT: Check Brake Adjustment.

Clutching Idler

Clutching Flat Idler

Belt

Keeper

Engine Belt Keeper

Pulley V-Idler

Belt

Transaxle

Pulley

Twists Belt

Keeper

from Bottom

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars

horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEELTOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact a Sears or other qualified

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL -

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

1. Block rear axle securely.

2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow

wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Retaining Washers,

Ring

Axle

Cover

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-

TERY

_WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-

erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

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

TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of

this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle

must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO AFFACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect one end of the RED cable

to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

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

against tractor chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of

fully charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable (D) to good chassis ground,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

Battery Battery

REPLACING BATTERY

_,WARNING: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

1. Lift hood to raised position.

2. Remove terminal guard.

3. Disconnect BLACK battery cable

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

4. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

5. Reinstall terminal guard.

6. First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with re-

maining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

securely

8. Close terminal access doors.

9. Close hood.

Hex

Bolt

Positive

(Red) Cable

Guard ;gative (Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

4. When replacing hood, be sure to re-

connect the headlight wire connector.

Hood

Headlight Wire

]ector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers ex-

pense, may be performed by any non-road

engine repair establishment or individual.

Warranty repairs must be performed by an

authorized engine manufacturer's service

outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

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

not, loosen cable clamp screw and pull

cable back until swivel is against stop.

Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

2. Loosen knob and remove cover as-

sembly from air cleaner,

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

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

4. Replace air cleaner cover assembly

and tighten knob.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your

engine does not operate properly due to

suspected carburetor problems, take your

tractor to an authorized service center for

repair and/or adjustment.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set

for proper engine speed. Overspeed-

ing the engine above the factory high

speed setting can be dangerous. If you

think the engine-governed high speed

needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other

qualified service center,, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Swivel Clamp

Screw

Clamp

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.

_WARNING: Never store the tractor

with gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for a

period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove

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

clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

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 periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see 'qO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moistur_

which leads to separation and formation

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dar[

age the fuel system of an engine while ir

storage.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en-

gine and letting it run until the fuel line:

and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleane

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor-

age container. Always follow the mix rati(

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbun

tor. Do not empty the gas tank and carbL

retor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to start position for a

few seconds to distribute oil

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one seasor

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dus

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois.

ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic canno

breathe which allows condensation to

form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Out of fuel.

Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

Engine flooded. 3.

Bad spark plug. 4.

Dirty air filter. 5.

Dirty fuel filter. 6.

Water in fuel. 7.

8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9.

10. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter. 1.

2. Bad spark plug. 2.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3.

4. Dirty fuel filter. 4.

5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7.

8. Engine valves out of 8.

adjustment.

1. Clutch/brake pedal not 1.

depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is 2.

engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3.

4. Blown fuse. 4.

5. Corroded battery terminals. 5.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6.

7. Faulty ignition switch. 7.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8.

9. Faulty operator presence 9.

switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery. 1.

2. Corroded battery terminals. 2.

3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

Replace spark plug.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace fuel filter.

Empty fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

10.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace

battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Empty fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Depress clutch/brake

pedal.

Disengage attachment

clutch.

Recharge or replace

battery.

Replace fuse.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace ignition

switch.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Recharge or replace battery.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Loss of power 1.

CAUSE CORRECTION

9. Water in fuel.

Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

Build-up of grass, leaves 3.

and trash under mower.

Dirty air filter. 4.

Low oil level/dirty oil. 5.

Faulty spark plug. 6.

Dirty fuel filter. 7.

Stale or dirty fuel. 8.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run

when operator

leaves seat with

with attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut - uneven

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14. Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

1. Raise cutting height/reduce

speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

Clean/replace air filter.

Check oil level/change oil.

Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

Replace fuel filter.

Empty fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

Empty fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14.See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

15. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Mower blades will

not rotate

Poor grass

discharge

CAUSE

1. Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

1, Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10. Improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

Headlight(s) not 1.

working 2.

(if so equipped) 3,

Battery will not 1.

charge 2.

Engine"backfires" 1.

when turning

engine "OFF"

Switch is "OFF".

Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned oul

Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

Faulty alternator.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW" position

for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

CORRECTION

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10. Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes,

1. Turn switch "ON".

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

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec-

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec-

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

. Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

SCHEMATIC

RED

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

_IT£

BLACK

lfllll "°

BATTERY SOLENOID

FUSE

STARTER

BL_K

..... J

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

I........ q

CLUTCH/BRAKE

(PEDAL UP) J

PTO (DISENGAGED) mACK

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

BLUE _ BI"AOK

• SPARK PLUGS

FUEL ' _ GAP

' (2 PLUGS

J ON TWIN CYL, ENGINES)

IGNITION SWITCH

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING.

PTO SWITCH

PO_ON _RCUIT

OFF C+ G,B+H

ON 3+F,B+E,A+D

HEADLIGHTS

GFC

"(_ + H_B

REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE D A

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

PTO SWITCH

CONNECTOR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

ELECTRICAL

24\

25-

_ 29

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

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

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt 1/4-20 x 7.5 Zinc

11 150t09 Hold down Battery Dash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

16 176138 Switch Interlock

21 175688 Harness Socket Light W/4152J

22 4152J Bulb Light

24 185464 Cable Battery

25 146149 Cable Battery

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 170697 Cable, Ground

29 121305X Switch, Plunger

30 175566 Switch, Ign

33 140403 Key, Ignition

40 188032 Harness Ign.

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

42 131563 Cover, Terminal

43 178861 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

50 174652 Switch, PTO

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

79 175242 Socket Asm. Bulb

81 109748X Relay Asm.

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 180375 Rail, Frame RH 63

2 175282 Drawbar, Gt 66

4 73680700 Nut, Crownlock Hex 7/16-14Unc 67

5 163976X428 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 68

6 157882 Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece 70

7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2 64

8 184668 Support, Battery 85

14 175260X613 Hood Asm., Pnt StealthYTGT 86

16 121794X Cover, Access 88

17 17000612 Screw 91

18 174515X613 Grille 106

19 19131312 Washer 13/32x13/16x12 Ga. 122

20 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 130

21 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16Unc 137

24 179717X613 Footrest, RH 138

28 179716X613 Footrest, LH 139

30 145051X014 Saddle, Slkscr Vgt 142

31 161419 Brace, Supt 1-pc VGT Strg 144

32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh 148

33 161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh 150

34 177018 Plate Asm 152

35 19111116 Washer 11/32x11/16x16 Ga. 153

36 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 156

37 t79772X613 Fender 157

39 175278 Bracket, AxWeFront 158

43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh 161

44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh 162

45 154913 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Rh 165

50 175476 Bracket, Chassis Front

56 154914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

58 183569 Bracket Fender

60 17000616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1

19131614

17490608

156973

17490508

177679

142992

144911

74780716

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Screw Thdr 3/8-16 x 1/2

Guide, Belt Gear Drive

ScrewThdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2

Keeper, Belt

Stop, Over Center Mower

Bracket, Support Transaxle

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

STD551143 Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

180374 Rail, Frame Lh

17580520 Screw, Thdrol Hex Head Zinc Mwr

161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

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

74780716 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 xl Gr. 5

179125X428 Cupholder

171873 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT

161897 Bracket Dash Rh

161900 Bracket Dash Lh

164655 Extrusion Bumper

175352 Duct Heat Hood

177956 Shield Browning

179761 Lens Asm. Stealth Bar

17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

161840 Lens Bar Stealth Bar

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

179612X428 Console Fuel Window

142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2 Unc

183554 Bracket Support Fuel Tank

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

1 inch = 25.4 rnm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

GROUND DRIVE

39_

37 ",_

j.- 3_ F 117_--._ 8 50 _ _.

.J_ 34

"_. 52

17 ..._ 65

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 39 74321016

4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 40 178575

5 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 41 73931000

6 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 42 8883R

7 149176 Wheel, Hub Assembly 46 145170

8 12000034 Klip, Ring 47 138228

9 140080 Bolt, Hub 48 72110612

10 142509 Disc, Brake 50 131494

11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 51

13 139419 Washer, Special 52

14 138901 Bushing 54

15 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/t6 x 16 Ga. 55

16 143012 Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4 56

17 126909X Spring 57

18 137104 Lever, Brake 59

19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc 60

21 23260412 Screw, Flat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4 61

22 633A109 Gearshift, Lever Assembly 62

23 106932X Knob 63 74780720

24 136925 Support, Puck Brake 64 154752

25 136923 Puck, Brake Top 65 179163

26 137552 Spring, Return 66 140296

27 17490528 Screw, Hex Wsh Thd. 67 19131312

5/16-18 x 1-3/4 68 5142H

28 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 69 136327

29 137213 Brake, Rod 117 73900600

30 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. 150 9858M1

34 71673 Cap, Plunger 155 12000028

35 137648 Rod, Parking Brake 157 1370H

36 149412 Spring, Drive Ground

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

38 150035 Nyliner

Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1

Actuator, Interlock Switch

Locknut #10-24

Cover, Pedal

Retainer, Spring

Clutch Rod

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

Pulley, Idler, Flat

STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

139123 Pulley, Idler, Grooved

161590 Clutch, Arm Assembly

105706X Bearing, Idler

137153 V-Belt

141756 Bracket, Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

122253X Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

122268X Spring Clip, Connecting Link

184787 Pulley, Transaxle

STD551143 Washer, Lock 7/16

Bolt, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4 Gr. 5

Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal

Bolt, Shoulder

Washer, Hardened

Washer, Flat

Pin, Roll

Hub, Cover

Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc

Key, Woodruff

Ring Retainer

Washer Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/32

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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/ / is

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 178557

3 183226

4 161849

5 161848

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 184946X505

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749X

14 STD551137

15 73540600

16 186814

18 175572

19 156011

20 172020X428

21 186737

22 155105

23 152927

26 139769

27 3366R

28 17000612

29 104239X

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 74780512

35 187039

36 186799

41 155246

42 17490508

45 19183812

51 73940800

52 175553

Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm., Front

Fitting, Grease

Spindle Asm, LH

Spindle Asm., RH

Bearing, Race Thrust Harden

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

Ring Klip #T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Uric

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

Washer, Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3/8

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Shaft Asm., Steering

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm., Steering Vgt

Boot, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. BIk

Screw

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, Col. Strg.

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Beadng, Flange

Bushing, Nyliner Snap

Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

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

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt

Washer 9/16 ID x 2_3/80D 12 G zin

Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf

Clip Steering

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

ENGINE

26 " 37

engfne-intek-ELS_l0-vgt

I SPARK ARRESTER KIT I

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

2 149723

8 121361X

9 177748

10 175287

11 170056

12 143996

15 179115

18 179124X428

20 175437X505

21 171875

22 175440X505

24 11050600

25 73920600

26 3645J

27 139277

28 188669

29 137180

37 123487X

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

Engine Briggs, Model No. 39 17490636

40H777-0241-E1 40 17490664

(Order parts from engine manuf.) 41 126197X

Muffler Side 42 10040700

Pulley V-Idler 43 179953

Keeper Asm. Belt Engine VGT 45 73510400

Bushing 47 175288

Clutch Electric 62 146629

Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch 69 165391

Tank Fuel Rear 5.0 70 176069

Cap Asm. Fuel 71 176070

Control Throttle 74 162295

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4 - 20 x 5/8 79 183906

Control Choke 81 148456

Washer Ext Tooth 3/8 82 181654

Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf 83 171877

Bushing 84 17060624

Stem Tank Fuel

Fuel Line

Spark Arrester Kit

Clamp Hose

DESCRIPTION

ScrawTT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Unc

Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 Unc

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

Washer Lock 7/t6

BoltHex 7/16-20 x3.75 Gr. 5

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20

Spacer

Shield Heat Muffler CV-Intek

Gasket

Tube Exhaust LH

Tube Exhaust RH

Elbow Street Brass

Screw Socket Head 5/16-18 x 1

Tube Drain Oil Easy

Plug Oil Drain Easy

Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 1-3/4 W/Seres

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

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches1 inch = 25,4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

7,_,.

seat_5-vgt

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 180597

2 180166

3 140675

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 171877

10 180186

12 121246X

13 121248X

14 72050412

DESCRIPTION

Seat

BracketPivotFender

Strap,FenderAssy,

Clip,PushIn, Hinged

Nut,Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring,Seat Cprsn

Bolt5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/Sems

Pan, Seat

Bracket,MountingSwitch

Bushing,Snap

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

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

15 134300 Spacer, Split

16 121250X Spring, Cprsn

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

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

19 166369 Knob, Seat

20 124238X Cap, Spring Seat

21 171852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

22 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/1@18 Unc

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

1inch = 25.4 mm

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DECALS

5 19

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 182168

2 164085

3 186316

4 186317

5 149516

6 133644

8 186318

9 186282

10 156439

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash Panel

Decal, Dash

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, RH

Decal, Hood, Craftsman, LH

Decal, Battery DNGR/PSN

ENG Asm

Decal, Maintenance

Decal, SD, PNL

Decal, Fender, Craftsman

Decal, Fender Danger

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

11 181249 Decal, Clutch/Brake

12 146047 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

14 160397 Decal, V-Belt Schematic

17 189253 Decal, Engine

19 138047 Decal, Battery

23 106202X Reflector, Taillight

- - 179768X428 Pad, Footrest LH

- - 179769X428 Pad, Footrest RH

- - 188648 Manual, Owner's (Eng)

- - 188649 Manual, Owner's (Spn)

WHEELS &TIRES

7 10

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap,Valve,Tire

2 65139 Stem,Valve

3 106228X624 RimAssembly,Front

11 106277X624 RimAssembly,Rear

4 8134H Tube,Front(ServiceItemOnly)

10 7154J Tube,Rear (ServiceItemOnly)

5 106230X Tire,Front

9 105588X Tire,Rear

6 278H Fitting,Grease (FrontWheel

Only)

12 6856M Fitting,Grease

7 9040H Beadng,Flange(FrontWheel

Only)

8 104757X428 Cap,Axle(FrontWheelOnly)

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

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

LIFT ASSEMBLY

35 73

29 "

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

3 11

1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever 32 137150

2 180045 Shaft Asm., Uft Vgt 34 137167

3 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh 35 138057

4 12000022 E-Ring Truarc #5133-87 38 155097

5 19292016 Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga. 39 123935X

6 71110624 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/6-16 x 1-1/2 40 17060516

7 125631X Grip, Handle Fluted 41 73540600

8 122365X Button, Plunger 42 19112410

9 122364X Plunger, Button 43 123934X

10 183894 Spring 0.62 OD x 2,125 70 145212

11 146704 Link Lift 72 110452X

12 163552 Retainer, Spring 73 73350600

13 139868 Arm, Suspension Vgt 75 175805

14 169865 Bearing 76 175560

78 175669

23 STD624008 Retainer, Spring

24 73350800 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc 82 169484

26 73800800 Nut, Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

29 150233 Trunnion, Infin Height

30 110807X Nut, Special

3t 19131016 Washer 13/32x5/8x16Ga.

lift rh12

DESCRIPTION

Spring, Compression Inf Hgt

Rod, Adi Lift

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

Pointer, Height Indicator

Plug, Hole

Screw 5/16-18 x 1

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

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

Scale, Indicator Height

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Nut Push Phos & Oil

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16

Plate Asm Susp Front

Pin Range

Trunnion Front Susp.

Retainer Clip

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

TRACTOR - ° MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

MOWERDECK

53, 48

99_62

mower_deck-50_9

113

2 22

21 .j_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 181606

2 STD541431

3 72110506

4 7631J

5 138457

6 STD624008

7 178024

8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 13738O

-- 156468

13 137553

14 137152

15 110485X

16 174493

17 106735X

18 19111016

19 105304X

20 123713X

21 137607

22 110452X

23 110509X428

24 136320

25 19111216

27 STD551037

28 132823

30 173984

31 178342

32 153535

33 187690

34 72140610

35 72110616

36 72110608

37 137166

38 173979

39 131494

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Mower Deck Weldment 50 40 174375

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 42 STD533107

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 3/4 43 136460

Runner, Mower LH 44 165723

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 45 STD541437

Retainer, Spring 46 74760628

Bar, Sway Deck 47 137200

Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 48 137729

Washer, Lock Hvy 3/8 unplated 49 136574

Washer, Hard Blade Mower Vented 50 137272

(The following blades are available) 51 137273

Blade, 50" Hi-Lift Std 52 184058

Blade, 50" Hi-Lift Premium 53 180807

(For better wear ) 54 148763

Shaft Asm., W/Lower Brg 55 144959

Housing, Mandrel 50" Vent 56 138687

Bearing, Ball Mandrel 57 136577

Stripper, Mower Vented 58 133957

Rod, Hinge 59 184219

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 60 139031

Cap, Sleeve 61 136573

Spring, Torsion Deflector 62 178515

Bracket, Deflector 64 19121414

Nut, Push 65 151831

Shield, Deflector Mower 66 156009

Runner, RH 67 73930600

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga. 99 72110614

Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga. 113 72110504

Spacer, Spring Stop Idler 116 73680500

Screw Thdrol Rolling Washer Head - - 143651

Nut, Fig Top Lock Cntr 9/16

Pulley, Mandrel - - 181689

Washer, Spacer

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2

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

Stiffener, Arm Idler

Keeper, Belt Idler

Pulley, Idler Flat

Pulley, Driven

Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4

Arm, Idler Secondary

Spacer, Retainer

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 Uric x 1-3/4

Cover, Mandrel RH

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

Cover, Mandrel LH

Arm, Idler Primary

Spring, Secondary

Pulley, Idler V Groove

Shield, Idler

V-Belt, Mower Primary

V-Belt, Mower Secondary

Spring, Primary

Bar Asm., Wheel Gauge

Wheel, Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder

Pin, Clevis

Bracket, Wheel Gauge

Washer Hardened

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga

Pulley Idler Flat Mower

Keeper, Belt Idler 44/50"

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr.5

Bolt Carriage 5/16 x 1/2

Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18

Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Key Nos. 8-10, 13-15, 31 and 33)

Replacement Mower, Complete

(Std. Deck-Order separately

guage wheels and components

Key Nos. 58, 59, 64 and 67.)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S.

inches 1inch =25.4 mm

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TRANSAXLE

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KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 4197R

2 12000034

3 4199R

4 4216R

5 4215R

6 4217R

7 174728

8 74020652

9 7392M

10 137261

11 4985R

12 6266H

13 4212R

14 137125

15 6276H

16 633A63

17 8118M

18 8740H1

19 122238X

20 4218R

21 6252H1

22 7810H

23 6262H

24 7393R

25 992R1

26 139111

27 4986R

28 122254X

29 6269H

30 5855H

31 174731

32 6277H

33 4225R

34 7396H

35 4198R

36 4200R

37 7395H

38 160789

39 174729

40 13320400

41 17580520

45 6271H

46 13060200

49 4895H

50 4222R

51 1529R

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Axle Shaft 52 8119M

Retaining Ring 53 4220R

Final Drive Gear 54 4209R

Differential Gear 55 4213R

Differential Pinion 56 4442R

Differential Carrier 57 4195R

Axle Thrust Washer 88 4214R

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

(1" Thread Length) 60 7528R

Steel Ball 61 4208R

Spring Shift Fork Detent 62 4207R

Shift Fork, High-Low Range 63 7398H

Thrust Bearing Race 64 4203R

4th Reduction Pinion

Shaft, Brake 65 4204R

Snap Ring, Crescent Type 66 2898J

High-Low Range Gears 67 12000033

Needle Bearing 68 4205R

Sintered Iron Bearing 69 4206R

Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low 70 1370H

Range 71 633A69

Differential Pinion Spacer

Differential Pinion Bushing 72 184788

Gdpco Centedock Nut 3/8-24 73 4201R

Shift Fork, R.H. 74 12000008

Oil Seal 75 1153R

Sintered Iron Bearing 77 6803J

Shift Fork Shaft 79 1167R

Shift Fork, L.H. 80 73360700

Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 81 6270H

Oil Seal 82 136984

Pressure Relief Valve 64 5384J

Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft 85 2978J

and Bearings, R.H. (Includes 86 633A85

Kay No.'s 17,18, 25, 33, 50, 87 8739H1

63, 77 and 82) 88 4924H

Dowel Pin 89 19151516

Needle Bearing 90 110542X

Thrust Bearing Race 91 19181511

4th Reduction Gear Shaft 92 75J

4th Reduction Gear Spacer

Thrust Bearing Race 93 6274H

Gate, Lower, Shift 94 76020412

Gearcase and Bearings, L.H. 96 159783

(Includes Key Numbers 18, 25, 97 633A109

49, 50 (2), 51 and 52) 98 184956

Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.P.T.

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

Oil Seal

Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.RT.

Needle Bearing

DESCRIPTION

Needle Bearing

Thrust Bearing Race

3rd Reduction Pinion, Low

4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer

2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

Final Drive Pinion

1st Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Pinion High

2nd Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing

Low Speed Gear and 2nd

Reduction Pinion Cluster

Reverse Gear

Key, Hi-Pro 1/8 x 17132

Klip Ring

Intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions

Input Shaft

Low Speed Pinion

E-Ring

Reverse Idler Gear

Needle Bearing

Sealing Washer

Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20

Oil Seal

Reverse Idler Shaft

Gearshift Lever, Bent

Gearshift Cap

Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin

Shift Lever Guide Ball, Keyed

Spring

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

Shift Mechanism Seal

Washer 3/16 x 15/16 x 12 Ga.

Gearshift Gate and

Reinfomement

Shift Ball Cover Gasket

Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4

Screw, Hex, Washer, HD.

Gearshift Lever Assembly

Trsnsaxle, 6 Speed, (without

brake assy. and without key no.

97 gearshift lever assy)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777, TYPE NUMBER 0241-E1

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213_

267 _,

216

222 @_

188 _

265

305

A1 40H777-0241 -El

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777,TYPE NUMBER 0241-E1

1029

1100

798Q_'

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

276_

672[_ 1501_ 987@

1123_ 1124_ 633 •

A2_40H777-0241-E1

1186"

160_

1179

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777,TYPE NUMBER 0241-E1

_4y

334_

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

1022

51 868 _)

526f

501

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

9_"v_ 20@_ 278_

51A_ 859_'

2_ 691_

1 9430

842_

524_ 1022

9o2

599

A340H777-0241-E1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777,TYPE NUMBER 0241-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

690231

499585

3 391086

4 690069

5 697580

5A 697581

7 690962

8 499601

9 690937

10 690960

11 690942

12 690945

13 690360

15 690946

16 691047

20 690947

22 694966

23 691053

24 222698

25 698429

25 698433

25 698434

25 698435

26 698430

26 698436

26 698437

26 698438

27 690975

28 690229

29 499583

32 69O976

33 697576

34 499597

35 690963

36 690963

40 690964

42 499586

45 690977

46 690978

48 698178

50 695241

51 690949 "_+ Gasket-Intake

51A 690950 ° Q:I: Gasket-Intake

53 690951 Stud (Carburetor)

54 695240 Screw (Intake Manifold)

73 691055 Screen-Rotating

74 698425 Screw (Rotating Screen)

75 691056 Washer (Flywheel)

89 690283 Plug-Oil

95 690718 Screw (Throttle Valve)

98 499802 Kit-Idle Speed

104 690984 _ Pin-Float Hinge

105 690985 Q Valve-Float Needle

108 690986 Valve-Choke

117 690232 _ Jet-Main (Standard)

118 690989 Jet-Main (High Altitude)

Cylinder Assembly 121 499811

Kit-Bushing!Seal (Magneto 125 499804

Side) 130 690993

Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 131 499805

Sump-Engine 133 499806

Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 135 499803

Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 2) 137 690994

Gasket-Cylinder Head 141 499807

Breather Assembly 142 499808

Gasket-Breather 146 690979

Screw (Breather Assembly) 150 690995

Tube-Breather 160 690996

Gasket-Crankcase 163 691001

Screw (Cylinder Head) 165 693148

Plug-Oil Drain 187 691050

Crankshaft

SeaI-OU (PTO Side) 187A 697712

Screw (Engine Sump) 188 690960

Flywheel 192 690083

Key-Flywheel 209 697674

Piston Assembly (Standard) 211 691019

Piston Assembly (.0t0"Over- 212 695238

size) 213 691021

Piston Assembly (.020" Over- 216 691022

size) 219 698231

Piston Assembly (.030" Over- 220 690412

size) 222 691023

Ring Set-Piston (Standard) 227 691048

Rin_ Set-Piston (.010' Over- 231 690718

size) 240 695666

Ring Set-Piston (.020" Over- 250 690957

size) 252 690956

Rin_ Set-Piston (.030" Over- 265 691024

size) 267 695134

Lock-Piston Pin 276 690997

Pin-Piston 287 690960

Rod-Connecting 304 698073

Screw (Connecting Rod) 305 691005

Valve-Exhaust 309 691262

Valve-Intake 3!0 691263

Spring-Valve (Intake) 311 497608

Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 332 691059

Retainer-Valve 333 691060

Keeper-Valve 334 691061

Tappet-Valve 337 491055

Camshaft 358 694012

Short Block (40H777-0241-E2 363 691062

Replacement Engine) 383 690966

Manifold-Intake 385 690960

387 808656

404 690442

RPM Settings:

Kit-Carburetor Overhaul

Carburetor

Valve-Throttle

Kit-Throttle Shaft

Float-Carburetor

Tube-Fuel Transfer

(_:I:Gasket-Float Bowl

Kit-Choke Shaft

O Nozzle-Carburetor

Key-Timing

1_:1:Gasket-Nozzle

Retainer-Solenoid

•+ Gasket-Air Cleaner

Nut (Ring Gear)

Line-Fuel (Cut to Required

Length)

Line-Fuel (Molded)

Screw (Control Bracket)

Adjuster-Rocker Arm

Spring-Governor

Spring-Governed Idle

Link-Throttle

Bracket-Choke Control

Link-Choke

Gear-Governor

Washer (Governor Lever)

Bracket-Control

Lever-GovernorControl

Screw (Choke Valve)

Filter-Fuel

Retainer-Breather

Collector-Oil

Clamp-Casing

Screw (Casing Clamp)

°O+ Washer-Sealing

Screw (DipstickTube)

Housing-Blower

Screw(Blower Housing)

Motor-Starter

Bolt(Starter Motor)

Brush Set

Nut (Flywheel)

Armature-Magneto

Screw (Magneto Armature)

Plug-Spark

Set-Engine Gasket

Flywheel Puller

Wrench-Spark Plug

Screw (Fuel Pump)

Pump-Fuel

Washer (Governor Crank)

Low Speed: 1900-2100

High Speed: 3000-3200

Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No.35_

Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit,Key.

No. 121

Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.

977

Included In Valve Overhaul Kit, Key. No.

1095

NOTE: All componentdimensions given

in U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

BRIGGS &

KEY PART

NO, NO.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276050

STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777,TYPE NUMBER 0241-E1

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

405 697820

418 690999

445 695667

447 691003

447A 690960

467 691008

474 691063

501 691185

505 691029

510 497606

513 692024

523 691036

524 691032

525 691037

526 690960

544 ......

552 690552

552A 690553

562 690311

573 691009

601 691038

615 690317

616 691045

617 697891

628 690960

633 690998

635 66538

654 690958

668 691215

672 690234

691 690657

695 693149

697 690372

703 691010

718 690959

726 499612

729 694123

741 690980

742 690328

750 691033

783 693058

788 691039

789 698330

797 691029

797A 693167

798 697890

801 691283

802 691286

803 ......

842 691031

847 499602

851 493880

655 698072

865 691012

Screw (Back Plate) 865A 691014

Plate-Carburetor 865B 691015

Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 868 690968 •+

Screw (Air Guide Cover) 877 393456

Screw (Air Guide Cover) 914 691127

Knob-Air Cleaner 918 694000

Alternator 929 695239

Regulator 929A 691003

Nut (Governor Control Lever) 943 690589 •

Drive-Starter 947 499809

Clutch-Drive 965 499613

Dipstick 967 273638

• Seal-DipstickTube 968 698075

Tube-Dipstick 975 499810

Screw (Regulator) 977 499812

Armature-Starter (Service with 987 691000 _:I:

691262 Starter Motor) 1005 499603

Bushing-GovernorCrank 1013 690954

Bushing-GovernorCrank 1017 690770

Bolt (GovernorControl Lever) 1019 690103

Plate-Back 1022 690971 •+

Clamp-Hose 1023 499599

Retainer-Governor Shaft 1023A499600

Crank-Governor 1024 499054

SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 1026 690981

Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket) 1026A690982

O:1:Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft 1027 696854

Boot-Spark Plug 1029 690972

Nut (Carburetor) 1035 691042

Spacer 1036 695704

O:I: Gasket-Carburetor Plate 1051 691265

• SeaI-GovernorShaft 1058 274794

Screw (Ring Gear) 1070 691058

Screw (Drive Cap) 1090 691293

Clip 1095 694013

Pin-Locating 1100 690973

Gear-Ring 1119 691183

Clip-Wire 1123 690987 (_ $

Gear-Timing

Retainer-E Ring 1124 690988 (_ :1:

Screw (Oil Pump Cover)

Gear-Pinion 1126 690991

Bracket-Fuel Pump 1127 690992

Harness-Wiring 1128 690990 O

Nut (Brush Retainer) 1169 693140

Nut (Brush Retainer)

Screw (Rooker Arm) 1267 698440

Cap-Drive RPM Settings:

Cap-End

Housing-Starter (,Service with

691262 Starter Motor)

• Seal-Dipstick/Tube

Dipstick/TubeAssembly

TerminaI-Sparkplug :1:

Adapter-Air

Cover-Air Guide +

Cover-Air Guide

Seal-Valve

Wire/Connector- Alternator

Screw (Rocker Cover)

Hose-Vacuum

Screw (Choke Control Bracket)

SeaI-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover)

Solenoid-Fuel

Cover-Oil Pump

Filter-Pre Cleaner

Cover-Air Cleaner

Bowl-Float

Gasket Set-Carburetor

Seal-Throttle Shaft

Fan-Flywheel

Nipple*Oil Filter

Screen-Oil Pump

Kit-Label

Gasket-Rocker Cover

Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 1)

Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 2)

Pump-Oil

Rod-Push (Steel)

Rod-Push (Aluminum)

Filter-Oil

Arm-Rocker

Shaft-Pump

Label-Emission

Ring-Retaining

Owner's Manual

Screw (Flywheel Fan)

Retainer-Brush

Kit-Valve Overhaul

Pivot-Rocker Arm

Screw (Alternator)

SeaI-O Ring (Solenoid Re-

tainer)

SeaI-O Ring (Fuel Transfer

Tube)

Screw (Fuel Transfer Tube)

Screw (Float Bowl)

Screw (Carburetor Nozzle)

Screw (Carburetor Cover

Plate)

Latch-Blower Housing

Low Speed: 1900-2100

High Speed: 3000-3200

Includedin Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358

Included in CarburetorOverhaul Kit, Key.

No. 121

Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.

977

Included inValve Overhaul Kit, Key.No.

1095

NOTE: AUcomponent dimensions given

in U.S. inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

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