Craftsman 917273611 lawn tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

CRRFTSMRN°

LAWN TRACTOR

24.0 HP, 48" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.273611

r_ 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 follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment,

For answers to your questions about

this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MaintenanceSchedule........................15

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

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

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

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

owner's manual.

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

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

chase date.

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

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

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

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

vary, from state to state.

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

IMPORTANT:Thiscuttingmachineiscapableof amputatinghandsandfeetand throw-

ingobjects.Failureto observethefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresult inserious

injuryordeath.

_WARNING: Inorderto prevent

accidentalstartingwhensettingup,

transporting,adjustingor makingrepairs,

alwaysdisconnectsparkplugwire and

placewirewhereitcannotcontactspark

plug.

_,WARNING: Do notcoastdowna

hillin neutral,youmaylosecontrolofthe

tractor.

_I, WARNING: Towonlytheattach-

mentsthatare recommendedbyand

complywith specificationsofthe man-

ufacturerof yourtractor.Usecommon

sensewhentowing.Operateonlyat the

lowestpossiblespeedwhenonaslope.

Tooheavyof a load,whileon aslope,is

dangerous. Tirescan losetractionwith

thegroundandcauseyouto losecontrol

of yourtractor.

_,WARNING: Engineexhaust,some

of itsconstituents,andcertainvehicle

componentscontainoremitchemicals

knownto theStateof Californiato cause

cancerandbirth defectsor otherrepro-

ductiveharm.

_I, WARNING:Batteryposts,terminals

andrelatedaccessoriescontainleadand

leadcompounds,chemicalsknownto the

Stateof Californiato causecancerand

birthdefectsorother reproductiveharm.

Wash hands after handling.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read,understand,andfollowall

instructionsonthe machineandin the

manualbeforestarting.

• Donotputhandsor feetnearrotating

partsor underthemachine.Keepclear

ofthedischargeopeningat all times.

• Onlyallow responsibleadults,who are

familiarwiththe instructions,tooperate

themachine.

• Cleartheareaof objectssuch as

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

picked up and thrown by the blades.

• Be sure the area is clear of bystand-

ers before operating. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Never direct discharged material

toward anyone. Avoid discharging

material against a wall or obstruction.

Material may ricochet back toward the

operator. Stop the blades when cross-

ing gravel surfaces.

• Do not operate machine without the

entire grass catcher, discharge guard,

or other safety devices in place and

working.

• Slowdown before turning.

• Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades,

set parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

• Disengage blades when not mowing.

Shut off engine and wait for all parts to

come to a complete stop before clean-

ing the machine, removing the grass

catcher, or unclogging the discharge

guard.

• Operate machine 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 unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

• Always wear eye protection when oper-

ating machine.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-re-

lated injuries. These operators should

evaluate their ability to operate the

riding mower safely enough to protect

themselves and others from serious

injury.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dation for wheel weights or counter-

weights.

• 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 tip-over accidents, which can

result in severe injury or death. Opera-

tion on all slopes requires extra caution. If

you cannot back up the slope or if you feel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or

other hidden objects. Uneven terrain

could overturn the machine. Tall grass

can hide obstacles.

• Choose a low ground speed so that

you will not have to stop or shift while

on the slope.

• Do not mow on wet grass.Tires may

lose traction.

Always keep the machine in gear when

going down slopes. Do not shift to

neutral and coast downhill.

• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on

a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis-

engage the blades and proceed slowly

straight down the slope.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction, which

could cause the machine to roll over.

• Use extra care while operating ma-

chine with grass catchers or other at-

tachments; they can affect the stability

of the machine. Do no use on steep

slopes.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,

or embankments. The machine could

suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the

edge or if the edge caves in.

II1. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the machine

and the mowing activity. Never assume

that children will remain where you last

saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and in the watchful care of a respon-

sible adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if a child

enters the area.

• Before and while backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children, even with the

blades shut off. They may fall off and

be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation. Children who

have been given rides in the past may

suddenly appear in the mowing area

for another ride and be run over or

backed over by the machine.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may block your view of a child.

IV, TOWING

• Tow only with a machine that has a

hitch designed for towing. Do not at-

tach towed equipment except at the

hitch point.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dation for weight limits for towed equip-

ment and towing on slopes.

• Never allow children or others in or on

towed equipment.

• On slopes, the weight of the towed

equipment may cause loss of traction

and loss of control.

• Travel slowly and allow extra distance

to stop.

V. SERVICE

SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

To avoid personal injury or property

damage, use extreme care in handling

gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable

and the vapors are explosive.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes,

and other sources of ignition.

• Use only approved gasoline container.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with

the engine running. Allow engine to

cool before refueling.

• Never fuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel con-

tainer where there is an open flame,

spark, or pilot light such as on a water

heater or other appliances.

• Never fill containers inside a vehicle

or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic

liner. Always place containers on the

ground away from your vehicle when

filling.

• Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom

thetruckor trailerand refuelit onthe

ground.Ifthisis not possible,then

refuelsuch equipmentwith a portable

container,ratherthanfrom agasoline

dispensernozzle.

• Keepthenozzleincontactwiththe rim

ofthefuel tankor containeropeningat

alltimesuntilfuelingiscomplete.Do

notusea nozzlelock-opendevice.

• Iffuel isspilledon clothing,change

clothingimmediately.

• Neveroverfillfuel tank.Replacegas

capandtightensecurely.

GENERAL SERVICE

• Never operate machine in a closed are.

• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure

the equipment is in safe working condi-

tion.

• 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 and remove any fuel-soaked

debris. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• If you strike a foreign object, stop and

inspect the machine. Repair, if neces-

sary, before restarting.

• Never make any adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

• Check grass catcher components and

the discharge guard frequently and

replace with manufacturer's recom-

mended parts, when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the

blade or wear gloves, and use extra

caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Ad-

just and service as required.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruc-

tion labels, as necessary.

• Be sure the area is clear of bystand-

ers before operating. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children, even with the

blades shut off. They may fall off and

be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation. Children who

have been given rides in the past may

suddenly appear in the mowing area

for another ride and be run over or

backed over by the machine.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and in the watchful care of a respon-

sible adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn machine off if a child

enters the area.

• Before and while backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),

not across.

• Choose a low ground speed so that

you will not have to stop or shift while

on the slope.

• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on

a slope. If the tires lose traction, dis-

engage the blades and proceed slowly

straight down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline 4 Gallons

Capacity Unleaded

and Type: Regular

Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)

'API-SG-SL): SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 4.0 Pints

W/O Filter: 3.75 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion QC12YC

(Gap: .040")

Ground Speed

(MPH):

Forward:

1st 1.2

2nd 1.5

3rd 2.4

4th 3.5

5th 4.8

6th 5.3

Reverse: 1.5

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging System:16 Amps @ 3600 RPM

Battery: Amp/Hr: 35

Min. CCA: 280

Case size: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque:45-55 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 maintain your 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

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark ar-

rester 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 products,

it may require repair from time to time. That's

when having a Repair Protection Agreement

can save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement

now and protect yourself 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®

Mower

Leveling Wrench

Keys

(2) Keys

Video Cassette

For Future Use

Slope Sheet

Bubble Level

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

you begin.

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-

els of carton. Remove end panels and

lay side panels flat.

2. Remove packing materials.

3. Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grille.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staplesin skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift hood to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging instruc-

tions).

-_-_,_;_>-.- :----, Label

,¢¢

ADJUST SEAT

1. Raise seat and loosen adjustment

knob.

2. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

3. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

4. Get off seat without moving its ad-

justed position.

5. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Adjustment

Knob

02624

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.

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes. Cor-

rect tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower hous-

ing 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 replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts

in the Service and Adjustments section

of this manual. Verify that the belts are

routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

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.

J 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).

,/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.

,/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.

Thesesymbolsmayappearon yourtractoror inliteraturesuppliedwiththe product.

Learnand understandtheir meaning.

R N H L I',,,I

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW CHOKE FAST IGNITION

6 G G, I

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

UNLOCKED

OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD

SLOW

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT

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, ifnot avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,

if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

FIRE 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.

Hourmeter

Ammeter

Throttle Control

Ignition Switch

Light Switch Position

Attachment Clutch Switch

Lift Lever Plunger

Attachment Lift

Lever

Choke

o Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Parking Brake

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.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting

a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or

other attachments mounted to your tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER - Indicates battery charging

(+) or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

HOURMETER - Indicates hours of opera-

tion.

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

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

or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments

or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety

mask worn over spectacles.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET 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.

Push-In to

Choke "Disengaged"

Throttle

Control

"Brake"

Position

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out To

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

opping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

ion

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.

Brake Pedal "Disengaged" Shift Lever

"Drive" Position Position Parking Brake

"Engaged" Position

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 between half and

full speed (fast) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control

between half and full speed (fast) posi-

tion, 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.

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 lever to desired po-

sition.

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 position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

mately 1-1/2 to 4". The heights are 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 ap-

proximately 2-1/2 inches during the cool

season and to over 3 inches during hot

months. For healthier and better looking

lawns, mow often and after moderate

growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over

6 inches in height should be mowed

twice. Make the first cut relatively high;

the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground when

mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level

surface.

1. Lower mower and adjust mower to

desired cutting height.

2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin

which secure each gauge wheel bar.

3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise

gauge wheels slightly to align holes

in bracket and gauge wheel bar and

insert clevis pin. Gauge wheels should

be slightly off the ground.

4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin.

5. Be sure all gauge wheels are in the

same setting.

IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge

wheels if you change the cutting height

of the mower deck.

Retainer Spring

Clevis Pin

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. Start mower blades by engaging at-

tachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

Attachment Clutch

Switch Pull Out To

"Engage"

All,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 High

Position

,,,,,,1,' Low

Position

Push In To //_

"Disengage"

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 provided at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

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 "FULl" mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See the

oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of tank 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 quanti-

ties that can be used within 30 days to

assure fuel freshness.

_i_CAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

tures below 32°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

• 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.

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• 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.

F,LL,NOATES

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Check Brake Operation _V p _V'

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

T Interlock Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners li_ V's I_

C_ Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades 1_3

T Lubrication Chart V' ll_

0 Check Battery Level 1_4

R Clean Battery and Terminals li_ li_

Check Transaxle Cooling v'

Check V-Belts V'

Check Engine Oil Level I1_ I_

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

E Change Engine Oil (without oil filter) 1_1,2 I_

N Clean Air Filter _2

G Clean Air Screen 11_2

NJ Inspect Muffler/Spark

Arrester

E Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 1_1,2

Clean Engine Cooling Fins V' 2

Replace Spark Plug V'

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge VB2

Replace Fuel Filter

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

in high ambient temperatures,

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

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

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

5 - Tighten front axle pivot bolt to 35 fb-lbs, maximum.

Do not overtighten,

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

@ Spindle Spindle

Zerk _'77' Zerk

@ Front Front Wheel

Wheel Bearing zerk

Bearing

zerk

Engine

@ Mandrel _"

Zerks

Gearshift

Pivots

(i) SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

@ General Purpose Grease

0) Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

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.

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 that operator presence and

interlock systems are working properly. If

your tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless

the brake pedal is fully depressed and

attachment clutch control is in the disen-

gaged 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.

NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves

and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.

2. Remove blade bolt by turning counter-

clockwise.

3. Install new or resharpened blade with

stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck

and mandrel assembly.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely

(45-55 Ft. Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat

treated.

Trailing Mandrel

Edge Up Blade center ( Assembly

Hole

Blade Bolt

(Special)-------m_

Star

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.

Center

Hole

5/8" Bolt Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals 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.

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SG-SL Se-

lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade according

to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES [

F -20 0 30 32 40 60 80 100

, , , , ,

C -30 -2'0 -10 0 1'0 20 30 40

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

oHvJ_ccharll e

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 SG-SL.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain

valve and install the drain tube onto the

fitting.

Oil Drain Valve

Closed and

Locked

Yellow Ca Drain

Tube

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

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

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace the

cap onto 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 knobs and 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 with knobs.

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.

Cover

Cartridge

Foam

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

external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other 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.

Clamp _ ...__

Fuel Filter_

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with 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.

WARNING: 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. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob to lowest setting.

3. Lower mower to its lowest position.

4. Disengage belt tension rod from lock

bracket.

J_CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have

a tight grip on rod and release slowly.

5. Remove retainer spring holding

anti-swaybar to chassis bracket and

disengage anti-sway bar from bracket.

6. Remove four retainer springs from front

plate assembly and remove plate.

7. Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck.

8. Raise attachment lift to its highest posi-

tion.

9. Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

Belt Tension Rod

(Disengaged Lock Bracket

Position ) __,'"_

Chassis

Bracket

10. Slide mower out from under right side

of tractor.

TO INSTALL MOWER

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake.

1. Swing anti-sway bar to left side of

mower deck.

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec-

tor shield to right side of tractor.

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. Be sure belt tension rod is in disen-

gaged position.

6. Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

7. Place the suspension arms on outward

pointing deck pins. Retain with double

loop retainer spring with loops up as

shown.

Electric Clutch

Pulley Double Loop

Retainer Springs

Front Mower

Bracket

Front Plate

Assembly

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Sway

Single Loop

Retainer Springs

Flanged Pins

USE PLIERS FOR

RETAINER SPRINGS

Suspension

Arms Double Loop

Retainer Springs

(Outward pointing

deck pins)

02565

Front Mower

Bracket

Deflector

Shield

8. Install front plate assembly to tractor

suspension brackets and retain with

single loop retainer springs as shown.

9. 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 assembly and mower brack-

ets.

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.

10. Engage belt tension rod by pushing rod

into locking bracket.

_,CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring

loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and en-

gage slowly.

11. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

12. If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob clockwise to remove slack from

mower suspension.

13. Raise deck to highest position.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground such as a carport or ga-

rage. Make sure tires are properly inflated

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual). If tires are over or

underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT WITH

BUBBLE LEVEL

NOTE: If necessary, check side-to-side

surface below tractor for levelness with a

long board and the bubble level.

• Using the lift lever, place mower in

position where no part of the mower,

including gauge wheels, is touching the

ground.

• From left side of tractor, find the level

decal on top of mower and place bubble

level on decal as indicated.

• Mower is level side-to-side when bubble

is between the two lines in the bubble

level.

• If adjustment is necessary, under left

hand footrest, turn lift link adjustment

nut (above yellow cap) in appropriate

direction to bring bubble between the

lines in the bubble level.

• Remove bubble level from mower and

store in a safe place.

Bubble Between Bubble Level

Lines

Level Decal

Brake

Pedal

F_'_ Left Hand

__ Footrest

_. ..............Lift Link

Adjustment

__ Nut

Yellow Cap .-i-

ALTERNATE SIDE-TO-SIDE

ADJUSTMENT METHOD

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground level at front corners

of mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground Mower to Ground

Suspension

Arm

Lift Link

Adjustment

Nut

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 blades should be adjusted so the

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

than the rear tip when the mower is in its

hest position.

AUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect

your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade

with heavy cloth.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Position any blade so the tip is pointing

straight forward. Measure distance "B" at

front and rear tip of blade

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front plate links

are equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of blade, loosen nut "C"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut"C" will

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

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against

trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut "D"

from trunnion on both front links. Tighten

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

ber of turns. The two front links must

remain equal in length.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

q_ °o_ I o o/ Blade

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE

EQUAL IN LENGTH

Nut "D"

Front Plate Assembly

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage

parking brake.

2. Lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock

bracket.

_CAUTION: Rod is spring loaded. Have

a firm grip on rod and release slowly.

4. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover.

5. Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck sur-

face.

6. Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from

rear deck bracket by removing retainer

spring.

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

mandrel pulley.

8. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley.

9. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

10. Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

11. Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and spring arm.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

12. Install belt in both idlers.

13. Install new belt onto electric clutch pul-

ley.

14. Carefully roll belt into upper groove of

R.H. mandrel pulley.

15. Carefully check belt routing making

sure belt is in the grooves correctly.

16.ReconnectR.H.suspensionarmto

reardeckbracketwithretainerspring.

17.ReassembleR.H.mandrelcover.

18.Engagebelttensionrod by pushingrod

into lockingbracket.

Belt Tension Rod

(Disengaged

Position) ,,_,;_

R.H.

Mandrel

Cover

Electric

Clutch

Pulley

Idler

Pulleys

Spring Arm

R.H.

Mandrel

R.H.

Suspension

Arm

Primary

Idler Arm

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE

(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of manual).

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

mandrel covers and remove covers.

REMOVE MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE

BELT" illustration in this section of

manual).

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

mandrel pulley.

4. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

5. Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

6. Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and spring arm.

REMOVE MOWER BLADE

(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

7. Carefully roll belt off L.H. mandrel pul-

ley.

8. Remove belt from center mandrel

pulley, idler pulley, and R.H. mandrel

pulley.

9. Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface.

10. Check secondary idler arm and idler

pulley to see that they rotate freely.

11. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary

idler arm and secondary spring arm.

INSTALL NEW MOWER BLADE

(SECONDARY) DRIVE BELT

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

mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and center

mandrel pulley as shown.

13. Carefully roll belt over L.H. mandrel

pulley. Make sure belt is in all grooves

properly.

REINSTALL MOWER DRIVE BELT

(Refer to "TO REMOVE MOWER DRIVE

BELT" illustration in this section of

manual).

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

mandrel pulley and around both idlers.

Pull belt to front of mower to remove

slack.

15. Reinstall mandrel covers and securely

tighten all screws.

16. Carefully check belt routing making

sure belt is in all grooves correctly.

17. Reinstall mower to tractor (See "TO

INSTALL MOWER" in this section of

manual).

Secondary

Idler Arm Idler

L.H. Pulley

Mandrel

Sp ling

Secondary

Spring Arm

Center

Mandrel

Mower Blade

(Secondary)

Drive Belt

R.H.

Mandrel

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 1-1/2", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust

if necessary. If stopping distance is

still greater than 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"

Nut

Operating Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt

and position of all belt guides and keepers.

2. Disconnect clutch wire harness.

3. Remove clutch Iocator.

4. Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

5. Remove belt downward from engine

pulley and around electric clutch.

6. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

7. Remove belt from center span keeper

and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Carefully work new belt down between

transaxle belt keepers and onto the

input pulley.

2. Slide belt into the center span keeper.

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll

belt around electric clutch and onto

engine pulley.

4. Install belt through stationary idler and

clutching idler.

5. Reinstall clutch Iocator and tighten nut

securely.

6. Reconnect clutch harness.

7. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides and keepers.

8. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL

MOWER" in this section of manual).

Electric

Clutch

Clutching

Idler

Clutch

Locator

Stationar

Idler

Center

Span

Keeper

Transaxle

Pulley

Clutch

Wire

Harness

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 WHEEL TOE-IN/CAM BER

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 your nearest Sears or

other qualified service center.

TO REMOVEWHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheels have a square key - Do not

lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert

square key.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and

use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Retaining

Ring

Washers

Axle

Cover

Square Key _,_-_

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-

TERY

AC_,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 ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect one end of the RED cable

to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

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

against tractor chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of

fully charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable (D) to good chassis ground,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

02614

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.

Kepso,Nut _

TerminaI_':"_'L ---:-'_"_ _ _z_'_

Access, ..... ,.,.... .-'_._' L_ _/

D°°r __ex Bolt

Terminal i: f"_<:_b_Iil_

Guard , \- Positive (Red)

........J..._ _-_egative (Black)

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 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

4. When replacing hood, be sure to re-

connect the headlight wire connector.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

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 a Sears or other qualified 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.

Stop

02119

Swivel

Clamp Screw

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.

_I,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 "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

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 moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en-

gine and letting it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor-

age container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the car-

buretor. Do not empty the gas tank and

carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s)into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to "START" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois-

ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe which allows condensation to

form and will cause your tractor to rust.

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.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment.

10. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Empty fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh gas-

oline and replace fuel filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

10. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of power 1. Cutting too much grass/too 1. Raise cutting height/reduce

fast. speed.

2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves 3. Clean underside of mower

and trash under mower, housing.

4. Dirty air filter. 4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil. 5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Faulty spark plug. 6. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter. 7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel. 8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

9. Water in fuel. 9. Empty fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh gas-

oline and replace fuel filter.

10. Spark plug wire loose. 10. Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins. 11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler. 12. Clean/replace muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring. 13. Check all wiring.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment. 14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

15. Engine valves out of 15. Contact a Sears or other

adjustment, qualified service center.

Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade.

vibration Tighten blade bolt.

2. Bent blade mandrel. 2. Contact a Sears or other

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

Engine continues 1.

to run when

operator leaves

seat with attach-

ment clutch

engaged

Poor cut- uneven 1.

qualified service center.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected,

contact Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Mower deck not level.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

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

Mower blades will

not rotate

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

1•

Poor grass

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning

engine "OFF"

1. Obstruction in clutch

mechanism•

2. Worn/damaged mower drive

belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley•

4. Frozen blade mandrel•

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10. Improper blades used.

•Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

1. Switch is "OFF".

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

3. Faulty light switch•

4. Loose or damaged wiring•

5. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

•

Engine throttle control not set

between half and full speed

(fast) position before stopping

engine•

Remove obstruction.

Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

_,. 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.

_,. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

3. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

3. Replace mower drive belt.

_). 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.

_,. Check wiring and connections.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connections.

3. Replace regulator.

_,. Replace alternator.

Move throttle control

between half and full speed

(fast) position before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273611

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

BATTERY

FUSE

SOLENOID

,©

' F Hi

STARTER

PTO (DISENGAGED)

CLUTCH/BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

I •

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIEE

(OPTIONAL)

IGNITION

UNIT

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

SPARK PLUGS

GAP

PLUGS

FUEL SHUT-OFF

SOLENOID

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT

REGULATOR

28 VOLTS AC @ 3600 RPM

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

IGNITION SWITCH NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE" SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

OFF VI+G+A1 NONE SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

ON+LIGHTS B+A1 L+A2 PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

ON B+A1 NONE WIRING

START + S+ A1 NONE 02762

PTO SWITCH

POSITION t CIRCUIT t

OFF C+G,B+H

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

0 •

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

HEADLIGHTS

GFC

NON-REMOVABLE PTO SWITCH

CONNECTIONS CONNECTOR

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273611

ELECTRICAL

J /

f/ I

/ \

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273611

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Battery

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

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt, Battery, Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2

11 150109 Holddown, Battery, Front

12 145769 Nut, Push, Nylon, Battery, Front 1/4

16 176138 Switch, Interlock

21 175688 Harness, Light

22 4152J Bulb Light #1156

24 8860R Cable Starter

25 146148 Cable

26 175158 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut, Hex, Keps 1/4-20 uric

28 145491 Cable, Ground

29 160784 Switch, Seat

30 175566 Switch, Ignition

33 140403 Key

40 188031 Harness, Ignition

41 17720408 ScrewThd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2

42 131563 Cover Terminal

43 178861 Solinoid w/brass plunger

45 122822X Ammeter

46 169635 Hourmeter

50 178461 Switch, PTO

55 17490508 Screw, Thd. Roll. 5/16-18 x 1/2

79 175242 Socket Asm Bulb Twistlock

81 109748X Relay Assembly

89 169639 Bracket Snap-in Hourmeter

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 174619 Chassis

2 176554 Drawbar

9 187934X428 Dash

10 72140608 Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 x 1

11 167203 Panel, Dash, LH

13 188702X010 Panel, Dash, RH

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

17 175260X615 Hood Assembly

20 162026 Plate Battery

26 STD541437 Locknut, Hex, with insert 3/8-16 unc

28 174515X615 Grille

29 161840 Lens Bar

30 188572X615 Fender/Footrest

31 139976 Bracket, Fender/Support

37 17490508 Screw, Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

38 175710 Bracket Asm Pivot Mower Rear

54 161464 Screw 8-18 x 7/8

58 175351 Duct Hood

59 187495 Bushing

60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 3/4

64 174997 Dash Lower

74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc

90 124346X Nut SelfThrd Wshd 1/4 Zinc

114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear LH

142 175702 Plate Reinforcement

143 186689 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

144 175582 Bracket Footrest

145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

148 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

154 161897 Bracket Dash Rh

155 161900 Bracket Dash Lh

158 162037 Parking Brake Bkrt

159 179950X428 Cupholder

161 164655 Bumper

166 171875 Screw HWHDH:-Lo. #13-16 x 3/4

208 17670608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

209 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

211 145212 Nut Hexflange Lock

217 179132X418 Console Fuel Window

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273611

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

1 Transaxle Peerless 206-545C 61

(See Breakdown) 62

2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 63

3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 65

4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 66

5 121520X Strap, Torque 69

6 17000512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 74

8 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 75

9 179334 Clutch Ogura 76

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 77

11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 78

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W!Patch Gr. 8 79

14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 80

16 STD541431 Nut Lock HxWilns 5/16-18 uric 81

17 126197X Washer 1-1/2 x 15/32 x .250 82

18 STD523710 BoltFinHex3/8-16uncxlGr. 5 83

19 STD541437 Nut 84

20 173937 Bolt 7/16-20 x 4 x Gr. 5-1.5 85

21 106933X Knob 89

22 130804 Rod, Brake 96

23 190736 Bracket Anti-Rotation 112

24 STD541237 Nut 113

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 120

26 STD551037 Washer 145

27 STD561210 Pin 150

28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 151

29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake 156

30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 158

32 STD523107 Bolt 159

34 175578 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal 161

35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 162

36 STD551062 Washer 163

37 STD571810 Roll Pin 165

38 179114 Pulley, Composite, Fiat 166

39 72110622 Bolt Rdhd 3/8-16 unc x 2-3/4 168

41 175556 Keeper, Belt, idler 169

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 170

48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Drv Stl 197

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 198

50 72110612 Bolt 202

51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 unc 212

52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 unc 254

53 105710X Link, Clutch

55 105709X Spring, Clutch Return

56 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

57 130801 V-Belt, Ground Drive

59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

17120614 Screw 3/8-16 x .875

123533X Cover, Pedal

174607 Pulley, Engine

STD551143 Washer

154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool Proof

142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo 1/4 x 1/2 unc

137057 Spacer, Axle

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

STD581075 E-Ring

123583X Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/1865

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

STD580025 Key Woodruff

145090 Arm, Shift

165592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20

165711 Spring, Torsion

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

166231 Link Transaxle

150360 Nut, Nylock

188310X428 Console, Shift, STLT

STD624003

19091210

127285X

73900600

74490544

175456

19133210

166002

165589

183900

72140406

73680400

74780416

165623

17490510

165492

165580

178394

169613

169593

72110614

145212

17000716

Retainer Spring 1"

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

Strap Torque 90 Degrees

Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 unc

Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr. 5

Spacer Retainer

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted 5/16 ID x 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Shift

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

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

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

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8 TT Yellow

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Lt

Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear

Nyliner Snap-in 518 ID

Washer Nyliner 7/8 ID x .105 Hd

Bolt Carr. SH 3/8-16 x 1-314 Gr. 5

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Screw 3/8-16 x 1

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

STEERING ASSEMBLY

91 ......... 88

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944X428 Wheel Steering

2 184706 Axle Asm

3 169840 Spindle Asm LH

4 169839 Spindle Asm RH

5 6266H Bearing Race Thrust Harden

6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5t8 x 16 Ga.

8 12000029 Ring Klip #t5304-75

10 175121 Link Drag

11 STD551137 Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spr 3/8

12 73940800 Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf

13 136518 Spacer Bearing Axle Front

15 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

17 177883 Shaft Asm. Steering

29 17000612 Screw 3/8-16 x 314

32 180580 Rod Tie

33 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

34 10040600 Washer Lock Hlcl Spr 3/8

35 7810H Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 unf

36 155105 Bushing Strg

37 152927 Screw

38 159946X428 Insert Cap Strg Wh

40 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

41 159945 Adaptor Wheel Strg

42 163888X428 Boot Steering

43 121749X Washer 25/32 1 1/4 x 16 Ga.

46 184946X505 Cap Spindle

65 160367 Spacer Brace Axle

67 72110618 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

68 169827 Axle, Brace

71 175146 Steering Asm.

72 19182411 Washer 9t16 ID x 1-1/20D 11 Ga.

73 160135X428 Extension Steering

82 169835 Bracket Susp. Chassis Front

87 173966 Washer Flat .781 x 1-1/2 x .15

88 175118 Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 uric

91 175553 Clip Steering

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

ENGINE

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I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

engine-bs intek=twin 39

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 175437X428 Control Throttle

2 171875 Screw Hwhd Hi-Lo #13-16 x 3/4

3 Engine, Briggs Model 445777-0168-E1

(See Breakdown)

4 149723 Muffler Asm Twin Lo-Tone

5 159955 Pipe Exhaust LH Intek

6 160589 Pipe Exhaust RH Intek

8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 unc x 3/4 w/Seres

10 162797 Shield Browning Intek II

13 165391 Muffler Gasket

14 148456 Tube Drain oil

16 11050600 Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

17 17060624 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

23 169837 Shield Heat

25 187767X505 Choke Control

29 137180 Kit Spark Arrestor (Flat Scrn)

31 179022 Tank Fuel 4.0 Rear

32 179124X428 Cap Asm Fuel

33 123487X Clamp Hose Black

37 8543R Line Fuel

38 181654 Plug Drain Oil Easy

41 139277 Stem Tank Fuel

45 17000612 Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

72 183906 Screw 5/16-18 x 1

81 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 uric

112 3645J Bushing

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

SEAT ASSEMBLY

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KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

180598

180166

STD523710

19131610

145006

STD541437

124181X

17000616

19131614

180186

166369

121246X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket Pivot Seat

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

Clip Push-In

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

Spring Seat Cprsn

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

Washer 13132 x 1 x 14 Ga.

Pan Seat

Knob Seat Adj. Wingnut

Bracket Mounting Switch

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id

14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

15 121249X Spacer Split 28x .88 Zinc

16 123740X Spring Cprsn Plate 1.310 Ga.

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

18 124238X Cap Spring Seat

21 171852 Bolt Shoulder 5116-18 unc

22 STD541431 Nut Hex LockW/Ins 5/16-18

24 19171912 Washer 17132 x 1-3116 x 12 Ga.

25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5116-18 x 62

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

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16 9 3 13 21 4 9 11

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 187407

2 138047

3 186242

4 186243

6 146046

8 178455

9 189078

10 156439

11 189637

12 178482

13 133644

14 175291

15 187408

26 /

DESCRIPTION

Reflector, LH

Decal Battery, Diehard, Sears

Decal Hood RH

Decal Hood LH

Decal V-Belt, Drive Schematic

Decal Deck, Caution

Decal Replacement Hood

Decal Fender, Danger

Decal Panel, Dash

Decal Mower, Heavy-Duty

Decal Replacement Parts

Decal, V-Belt, Schematic

Decal, Reflector, RH

KEY PART

NO. NO.

16 164065

17 156368

18 186572

20 149516

21 186331

23 189684

24 164096

26 181470

-- 184310X428

-- 184311X428

-- 191594

-- 191595

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Steering Wheel

Decal, Fender, Operator

Instructions

Decal, Fender

Decal, Battery

Decal, Hood, Side Panel

Decal, Engine

Decal, Dash

Decal, Deck level

Pad, Footrest, ST/LT, LH

Pad, Footrest, STILT, RH

Manual, Owner's, English

Manual, Owner's, Spanish

WHEELS &TIRES

2 _ 5,8

4,10

wheel 1

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

59192

65139

106222X

59904

106732X624

278H

9040H

8 106108X624

9 122082X

10 7152J

11 104757X428

-- 144334

Cap Valve Tire

Stem Valve

Tire F Ts 15 x 6 0 - 6 Service

Tube Front (Service Item Only)

Rim Asm 6" front Service

Fitting Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Bearing Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

Rim Asm 8" rear Service

Tire RTs 20 x 10-8 C Service

Tube Rear (Service item Only)

Cap Axle

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159461 Plunger Assembly

2 159476 Shaft Assembly, Lift

3 178981 Pin, Groove

4 12000002 E-Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.

6 120183X Bearing, Nylon

7 175830 Grip, Handle, Fluted

11 175370 Link, Lift, LH.

12 175371 Link, Lift, R.H.

13 4939M Retainer Spring

15 175562 Plate Asm Suspension Front

16 73350800 Nut Hex Jam 1/2-13 uric

17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp.

18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 unc

20 163552 Retainer Spring

31 176205 Trunion Sups. Arm.

32 175994 Nut Lift Link 7/16-20

36 155097 Pointer Height Indicator

37 123935X Plug Hole

38 17060516 Screw 5t16-18 x 1

40 19112410 Washer 11t32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.

41 155098 Indicator Height Stlt

49 145212 Nut HexlLarge Lock

51 19171416 Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

52 175378 Arm Suspension Rear LH

53 175802 Arm Suspension Rear RH

54 175560 Pin Flange

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

MOWER DECK

116

112

122_

114

121

mower deck.48prem stlt

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 180358

3 138017

5 4939M

6 178024

8 174365

173921

180054

174360

174358

110485X

174493

72110610

72140505

132827

174378

73680500

105304X

178102

110452X

180655X428

19111016

131491

173984

187690

177865

178342

19131316

177968

174375

165723

174373

180806

137729

180808

174368

73680600

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Deck Weldment Mower 48 50 72110612

Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 52 175820

Retainer Spring 54 74780616

Bar Sway Deck 55 72140608

Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade 56 155986

(The following blades are 57 156941

available) 72 19131312

Blade, 48" Mulching 91 180535

(For mulching mowers only) 92 73800600

Blade, 48" Hi-Lift 94 176066

(For bagging and discharging) 95 180534

Shaft Mandrel Asm. Greaseable 97 178515

Housing Mandrel 98 179479

Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 99 184058

Stripper Mandrel Deck 100 72110616

Bolt RDHD Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.25 110 175016

Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 112 174387

Bolt, HexHd, Shoulder 5/16-18 113 72110506

Baffle, Vortex Mower 114 174384

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc 115 174609

Cap, Sleeve 116 184219

Spring, Torsion 117 174873

Nut, Push 118 73930600

Deflector Shield 119 19121414

Washer 11/32 x 518 x 16 Ga. 121 174371

Rod, Hinge 122 174606

Screw, Thdroll 126 174372

Washer, Spacer Mandrel 130 17000616

Pulley, Mandrel 132 17000612

Nut, Fig. Top Lock Cntr. 9/16 182 179127

Washer 13/32 x 13116 x 16 Ga. 183 163552

Pulley, Idler 184 173979

Pulley, Idler, Driven - - 174356

Spacer, Retainer

Arm, Idler Secondary - - 181579

Cover, Mandrel Deck

Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 518

V-Belt, Mower, Secondary

V-Belt, Mower, Primary

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc

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

Pulley Idler Flat

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uncx 1 Gr. 5

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1

Bar Pnt Adj.

Pin Head Rivet

Washer 13t32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

Bracket Asm Noseroller RH

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

Noseroller

Bracket Asm Noseroller LH

Washer Hardened

Spring Primary Drive

Pulley Idler"V"

Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 2

Arm Spring Secondary

Link Tension Relief Lever

Bolt Carr. 5/16-18 x 3/4

Tension Asm Relief Lever

Arm Spring Tension Relief

Bolt, Shoulder

Gauge Wheel

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16 unc

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

Spring Secondary Drive

Bushing Pivot Tension Relief

Arm, idler, Primary Deck

Screw 3/8-16 x 1

Screw 3/8-16 x .75

Rod Roller Nose

Retainer Spring

Keeper Belt Idler

Mandrel Asm. Service (Includes

Key Nos. 13-15)

Replacement Mower, Complete

(Std. Deck - Order separately

nose roller components key nos.

91,94, 95, 132, 182, and 183)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

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MODEL and SERIAL

NUMBERS HERE

Model et Seriel

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079

2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42 792073A

3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A

4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075

5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025

6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786066

6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 46 786086

7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 47 774690

8 792180 Shift Key 48 774691

8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 49 778356

9 784352 Shift Collar 50 778338

10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 51 778354

11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352

12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778350

13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) (Include. 54 778346

14) 56 778355

14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) (In- 57 778337

clude. 13) 58 778353

15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 59 778351

17 786188 Drive Pin 60 778349

18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 61 778345

20 792077A Ball 5/16" dia 65 780189

21 792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8" 66 776422

22 792079 Spring .310 OD x .625 L 67 776396

25 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 69 792170

25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/8" 70 786187

26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 71 788069

27 792035 Retaining Ring 71B 788092

28 788040 Retaining Ring 76 780090

29 780072 Thrust Washer .627 ID x 77 788078A

.031W 79 792144

29A 780160 Thrust Washer .762 ID x 82 778333

.031W

29B 780051 Thrust Washer .762 ID x 83 778338

.031W 85 792154

29C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer .632 87 788089A

30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 ID x .032W

31 780001 Flat Washer .750 ID x .056W

(Use As Needed)

31A 780195 FlatWasher .750 ID x .062W 900

32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8"

34 780194 Bushing .563

35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5 / 8" ID

35A 780197 Flanged Bushing .751

36 790075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

39 786026 Dowel Pin

40 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x .059W

Brake Lever

Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4"

Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"

Locknut 5 / 16 - 24

Brake Pad Holder

Spacer .2625 x 1.0

Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11-15 / 16"Long)

Axle (16 - 1/ 2" long)

aur Gear (29 teeth)

aur Gear (27 teeth)

aur Gear (23 teeth)

aur Gear (19 teeth)

3ur Gear (16 teeth)

aur Gear (15 teeth)

aur Gear (11 teeth)

aur Gear (13 teeth)

3ur Gear (17 teeth)

aur Gear (21 teeth)

aur Gear (24 teeth)

3ur Gear (25 teeth)

Flat Washer .563 ID x .062W

Input Shaft

Shifter & Brake Shaft

Retaining Ring

Spacer .890

Square Cut Ring

"O" Ring

Flat Washer 1.128 ID x .058W

Inverted Retaining Ring

Spring .430 OD x .5000 L

Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13

teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Oil Fill Plug

Oil Seal 9 / 16"

150788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

157788088A Oil Seal 3/4"

180730229A Gear Oil 80W90

794712 Replacement MST - 206-545C

Transaxle

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 699753 Cylinder Assembly 131 499805 Kit-Throttle Shaft

2 499585 Kit-Bushing/Seal (Magneto 133 499806 Float-Carburetor

Side) 135 499803 Tube-FueITransfer

3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 137 690994 05 Gasket-Float Bowl

4 699747 Sump-Engine 141 499807 Kit-Choke Shaft

5 693998 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 1) 142 499808 _ Nozzle-Carburetor

5A 693999 Head-Cylinder (Cylinder 2) 146 690979 Key-Timing

7 693997 o+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 150 690995 05 Gasket-Nozzle

8 499601 Breather Assembly 160 690996 Retainer-Solenoid

9 690937 • Gasket-Breather 163 691001 °+ Gasket-Air Cleaner

10 690960 Screw (Breather Assembly) 165 693148 Nut (Ring Gear)

11 690942 Tube-Breather 187 691049 Line-Fuel

12 697227 • Gasket-Crankcase 187A 691050 Line-Fuel (Cutto Required

13 690360 Screw (Cylinder Head) Length)

15 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 188 690960 Screw (Control Bracket)

15A 691680 Plug-Oil Drain 192 690083 Adjuster-RockerArm

16 691046 Crankshaft 209 697674 Spring-Governor

20 690947 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 211 691019 Spring-Governed Idle

22 694966 Screw(Crankcase Cover) 212 695238 Link-Governor

23 691053 Flywheel 213 691021 Bracket-Choke Control

24 222698 Key-Flywheel 216 691022 Link-Choke

25 694003 Piston Assembly (Standard) 219 698231 Gear-Governor

-- 694007 Piston Assembly (.020" Over- 220 690412 Washer (Governor Gear)

size) 222 698761 Bracket-Control

26 694004 Ring Set (Standard) 227 691048 Lever-Governor Control

-- 694008 Ring Set (.020" Oversize) 231 690718 Screw (Choke Valve)

27 690975 Lock-Piston Pin 240 691035 Filter-Fuel

28 690229 Pin-Piston (Standard) 250 690957 Retainer-Breather

29 499583 Rod-Connecting (Standard) 252 690956 Collector-Oil

32 690976 Screw(Connecting Rod) 265 691024 Clamp-Casing

33 499596 Valve-Exhaust 267 695134 Screw (Casing Clamp)

34 499597 Valve-Intake 276 690997 °05 Washer-Sealing

35 690963 Spring-Valve (Intake) 287 690960 Screw(Dipstick/TubeAssem-

36 690963 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) bly)

40 690964 Retainer-Valve 304 695277 Housing-Blower

42 499586 Keeper-Valve 305 691005 Screw (Blower Housing)

45 690977 Tappet-Valve 309 691262 Motor-Starter

46 699748 Camshaft 310 691263 Screw (Starter Motor)

48 698172 Short Block 311 497608 Brush Set

50 695241 Manifold-Intake 332 691059 Nut (Flywheel)

51 690950 °O$ Gasket-Intake 333 691060 Armature-Magneto

53 690951 Stud (Carburetor) 334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature)

54 695240 Screw (Intake Manifold) 337 691043 Spark Plug

73 691055 Screen-Rotating 358 694012 Gasket Set-Engine

74 691057 Screw (Rotating Screen) 363 691062 Puller-Flywheel

75 691056 Washer (Flywheel) 383 690966 Wrench-Spark Plug

89 690283 Plug-Oil 385 690960 Screw(Fuel Pump)

95 690718 Screw (Throttle Valve) 387 808656 Pump-Fuel

98 499802 Kit-Idle Speed 404 690442 Washer (Governor Crank)

104 690984 O Pin-Float Hinge 405 697820 Screw(Back Plate)

105 690985 _ Valve-Float Needle 418 690999 P_ate-Carburetor

108 690986 Valve-Choke

117 690232 O Jet-Main (Standard) Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358

121 499811 Kit-Carburetor Overhaul O Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.

125 499804 Carburetor No. 121

130 690993 Valve-Throttle $ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.

977

+ Included in Valve Overhau_ Kit, Key. No.

1095

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273611

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 445777 TYPE NUMBER 0168-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

445 499486 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 865B 691015

447 691003 Screw (Air Guide Cover) 868 690968

447A 690960 Screw(Air Guide Cover) 877 399916

467 691008 Knob-Air Cleaner 883 690970

474 696458 Alternator 914 691127

501 691185 Regulator 918 694000

505 691029 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 929 695239

510 497606 Drive-Starter 929A 691003

513 692024 Clutch-Drive 943 690589

523 691036 Dipstick 947 499809

524 691032 • SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick Tube) 965 499613

525 691037 Tube-Dipstick 967 273638

526 690960 Screw (Regulator) 968 499788

544 Armature-Starter (Serviced by 975 499810

691262 Starter Motor Only) 977 499812

552 690552 Bushing-Governor Crank 987 691000

552A 690553 Bushing-Governor Crank 1005 499603

562 690311 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 1013 690954

573 691009 Plate-Back 1017 690770

601 95162 Clamp-Hose 1019 693995

615 698290 Retainer-Governor Shaft 1022 690971

616 691045 Crank-Governor 1023 499599

617 691917 SeaI-O Ring (Intake Manifold) 1023A499600

628 690960 Screw (Fuel Pump Bracket) 1024 499054

633 690998 O5 SeaI-Choke/ThrottleShaft 1026 690981

635 66538 Boot-Sparkplug 1026A690982

654 690958 Nut (Carburetor) 1027 492932

668 691215 Spacer 1029 690972

672 690234 O5 Gasket-Carburetor Plate 1035 691042

691 690657 • Seal-Governor Shaft 1036 695704

695 693149 Screw (Ring Gear) 1051 691265

697 690372 Screw (Drive Cap) 1054 280275

703 691010 Clip 1058 275475

718 690959 Pin-Locating 1070 690372

726 499612 Gear-Ring 1090 691293

741 690980 Gear-Timing 1095 694013

742 690328 Retainer-E Ring 1100 690973

750 696999 Screw (Oil Pump Cover) 1119 691183

783 693058 Gear-Pinion 1123 690987

788 691039 Bracket-Fuel Pump

789 698330 Harness-Wiring 1124

789A 696576 Harness-Wiring

797 691029 Nut (Brush Retainer) 1126

797A 693167 Nut(Brush Retainer) 1127

798 697890 Screw (Rocker Arm) 1128

801 691283 Cap-Drive 1169

802 691286 Cap-End

803 Housing-Starter (Serviced by 1329

691262 Starter Motor Only) 1330

842 691031 • SeaI-O Ring (Dipstick)

847 499602 Assembly-Dipstick/Tube

851 493880 TerminaI-Sparkplug O

855 691011 Adapter-Air Cleaner

865 691012 Cover-Air Guide (Cylinder 1) 5

865A 691014 Cover-Air Guide (Cylinder 2)

Cover-Air Guide

•+ Seal-Valve

Wire/Connector-Alternator

•+ Gasket-Exhaust

Screw (Rocker Arm 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

O5 Seal-Throttle Shaft

Fan-Flywheel

Nipple-Oil Filter

Screen-Oil Pump

Kit-Label

•+ Gasket-Rocker Cover

Cover-Rocker Arm (Cylinder 1)

Cover-Rocker Arm (Cylinder 2)

Pump-Oil

Rod-Push (Steel)

Rod-Push (Aluminum)

Filter-Oil

Arm-Rocker

Shaft-Pump

Label-Emission

Ring-Retaining

Cable-Tie

Owner's Manual

Screw (Flywheel Fan)

Retainer-Brush

Set-Valve Gasket

Pivot-Rocker Arm

Screw (Alternator)

05 SeaI-O Ring (Solenoid Re-

tainer)

690988 05 SeaI-O Ring (FueITransfer

Tube)

690991 Screw (Fuel Transfer Tube)

690992 Screw (Float Bowl)

690990 O Screw(Carburetor Nozzle)

693140 Screw (Carburetor Cover

Plate)

445777-0027 Replacement Engine

273521 Repair Manual

Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key.No. 358

Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.

No. 121

Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.

977

Included in Valve Overhaul Kit, Key. No.

1095

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

(O1

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ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

15 DEGREES MAX.

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

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

slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent

tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes.

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