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GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No

917.273050

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Une

5 am- 5 pm, Mon- Sat

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained in the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BAI-IERY

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

equipment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the

battery wil! not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. In-home

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

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

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

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

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

apply). This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This

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

vary from state to state.

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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to

operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as

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

picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or

drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near

or crossing ro_idways.

• Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

serious injury.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you

cannot back up the slope or if you feel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide ob-

stacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do notturn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

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

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if

children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching

blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other

objects that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing

them.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if

children enter the area.

Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),

not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obsta-

cles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEAWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

• LWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

)ILTYPE SAE 10W30

&PI-SF/SG/SH): (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

)ILCAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.2PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.7PINTS

_PARK PLUG: CHAMPION

GAP: .030") RC12YC

GROUND SPEED LO: HI:

MPH): 0.7 1.7

1.4 3.3

2.3 5.4

REVERSE: 0.9 2.1

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 15AMPS @ 3600RPM

SY ST EM:

3AI-I-E RY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE:U 1R

3LADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible depend-

ability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is

available on this product. Contact your

nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless

the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable

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

arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the opera-

tor.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department (See

REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Knob

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

(3) Retainer Springs (double loop)

(4) Retainer Springs (single loop)

Parts packed separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size

Seat

Video

Cassette

(2) Washers

(2) Shoulder 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge _)

Bolts (2) Center-

_ lock Nuts

Steering

(2) Gauge t v / Wheel

Wheels __ J Insert

Steering

Wheel

(2) Front Link Assemblies

I I

Manual Parts Bag

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Steering Sleeve

Extension

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

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

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

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

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

(1) 3/4" socket with

drive ratchet

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton.

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Remove mower and packing materi-

als.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

_ ,..F"'_:_ Stee ring

_..-J" Wheel Insert

_- Hex Bolt

o_ Lock Washer

Steering _ Large Flat

Wheel_t(eep_i:_el

Steering _ .

Sleeve __::_'-Tabs

Extension I

Steering Shaft _ .-_\.

Steerin

Sleeve

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF

SKID

AI'I'ACH STEERING WHEEL

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer from steering shaft.

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

• Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

• Align tabs and press steering sleeve

extension into bottom of steering

wheel.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steering wheel adapter.

• Secure steering wheel to steering

shaft with hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely.

HOW TO SET UPYOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BA'n'ERY

Lift hood to raised position.

If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one

hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY"

in Maintenance section of this manual

for charging instructions).

"" "' ' Label

.<.

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INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat

pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position

and sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Shoulder Seat Pan

Bolt

Adjustment

Knob

Flat Washer

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

,, Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is

clear of other people and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

• Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor is on level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control (see Know Your

Tractor in the Operation section). Engage

parking brake.

• Cut and remove ties securing anti-

sway bar and be_ts. Swing anti-sway

bar to left side of mower deck.

• Slide mower under tractor with

discharge guard to right side of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routing in all mower pulley grooves.

Install belt into electric clutch pulley

groove.

• Install one front link in top hole of the

left hand front mower bracket and left

hand front suspension bracket. Retain

with two single loop retainer springs

as shown.

• Install second front link in right hand

front suspension bracket only and

retain with single loop retainer spring

as shown.

• Slide right side of mower back and

install link in top hole of right hand

front mower bracket. Retain with

single loop retainer spring as shown.

• Turn height adjustment knob counter-

clockwise until it stops.

• Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

• Place the suspension arms on inward

pointing deck pins. If necessary, rock

and raise front of mower to align deck

pins with the holes in suspension

arms. Retain with double loop retainer

springs with loops down as shown.

• Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

• Turn height adjustment knob clock-

wise to remove slack from mower

suspension.

• Raise deck to highest position.

• Assemble gauge wheels as shown

using long shoulder bolts, 3/8 wash-

ers, and 3/8-1 6 center Iocknuts.

Tighten securely.

• Adjust gauge wheels before operating

mower as shown in the Operation

section of this manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower should be

properly leveled. See 'q-O LEVEL

MOWER PIOUSING" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion, mower drive, and

mower blade drive belts in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

Verify that the belts are routed correctly.

Double Loop

Retainer 5

Left Hand

Gauge

Wheel Bar

Double Loop

Retainer Spring (Inward

pins)

Front

Fror_ Suspension

Links

Suspension

Arm_

Shoulder

3olt

Use Pliers For

Retainer Springs

3/8-16

Center

Locknut

Anti-Sway

Bar

Idler

Pulley

Single Loop

Retainer

Springs

Front

Mower

Bracket

Discharge

v" CHECKLIST

Before you operate and enjoy your new

tractor, we wish to assure that you receive

the best performance and satisfaction

from this quality product.

Please review the following checklist:

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,I Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

•/ 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,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/" Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BAI-FERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

_I_ENG'NEONI_!_IENG'NEOFFO"PRESSURE_L'G"TSON_OV_,_Mp_

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

i:i::iiJ::i:i_iii_....................._iii:.:.::iiiiii_iiii

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Ammeter

Ignition

Switch Position

Throttle Control

Clutch/Brake

Clutch Switch

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Choke

Control Brake

Height _ Shift Lever

Adjustment

Knob

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

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control

engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting

a cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and direction of the tractor.

RANGESHIFT LEVER: Allows high (H)

and low (L) speed for all forward and

reverse gears.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging

(+) or discharging (-)_

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

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

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over

spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"

position. Make sure parking brake will

hold tractor secure.

Push-In to Attachment Clutch

Choke "Disengaged" Switch Pull Out To

Position

Pedal "Drive" "Disengaged"

Position Position

STOPPING

Gear

-Sh_

Lever

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to

idle before stopping may cause engine

to "backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key

when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "OFF" will

cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

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 mower

performance.

CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob

out. Slowly push knob in to disen-

gage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK-

WARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Move gearshift and range shift levers

to desired position.

• 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 cu'n'ING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction,

• Turn knob clockwise (f-_) to raise

cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (v_)to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approxi-

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

measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height

of grass and types of grass being

mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly oft the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height.

• Lower mower with lift control. Remove

rear retainer spring and clevis pin

which secure each gauge wheel.

• Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise

gauge wheels slightly to align holes in

bracket and gauge wheel bar and

insert clevis pins. Gauge wheels

should be slightly off the ground.

• Replace retainer springs into clevis

pins.

Clevis Pin

Retrainer

Gauge Spring......_ _

Wheels

Bar _=_

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TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch, Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment

clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Lower mower with attachment lift

control.

• Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

A__gage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_IbCAUTION: 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

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and

range shift lever to low (L) position. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever

Switch P,ul_Out 3"o High Posit_on Low

Enga_ _/ ..:!.;_,"Position

( _'f_J ___.!_ Discharge

'_/ _ _[,:_" Guard

Push In TO ,, _'_d _-_,T_'._,/_.

• 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

15 five (5) MPH.

NOTE:Toprotecthoodfromdamage

whentransportingyourtractoron 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 AT-

TACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

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

dangerous. 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.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• Unthread and remove oil fill cap/

dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the

dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill

cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap

onto the tube. Remove and read oil

level. If necessary, add oil until

"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached.

Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART' in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do

not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase

fuel in quantities that can be used

within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-

ness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use

fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to

help insure good cold weather starting.

_WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions

for additional information. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may

_ICcur"

AUTION" Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel

from the tank to the engine.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to fast position

• Pull choke control out for a cold

engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START' position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for

more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke control

in, wait a few minutes and try again. If

engine still does not start, pull the

choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F

AND ABOVE)

• When engine starts, Slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute

using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F

AND BELOW)

• When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to

push the choke control in small steps

allowing the engine to accept small

changes in speed and load, until the

choke control is fully in. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly. This may require an engine

warm-up period from several seconds

to several minutes, depending on the

temperature.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

NOTE: A high altitude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

• Use the runner on the right side of the

mower as a guide. The blade cuts

approximately an inch outside the

runner.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making left hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried

clippings. Make first cut relatively

high; the second to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give

the mower cutting performance as well

as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used,

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./___/_o_/,_o_ _o_o_y_

FILL IN DATES

REGULAR

Che_k Brake Operation _

Check Tire Pressure

Cheek Operator Presence and

T Interlock Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners _ _7

cA Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4

T LubriCation Chart

0 Che_k Battery Level

R Clean Battery and Tetmlnals

Check Transaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension _s

Adjust Motk_n Drive Be_t(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level t_

Change Engine Oil _=,_

ECleanAi'Fil'e' _f#:

a Clean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester ll_

Replace Oil FB_er (li equipped) _1,2 I

N Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2

Replace Spark Plug _ _1_

Replace Air Fi_terP_per Cartridge t##2 I

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change mote often when operating under a heaVy load or in high F=mbient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with adfut_table system

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

3 - If equipped with oil fi_er, change oil every 50 hours,

4 - Replace blades mote often when mowing in sandy soil

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 trac-

tor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual should be

checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

. Check for loose fasteners.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

6 - Not required if equipped With malntenance-free Caile _/

7 - _ighten front _le pivot bo_t to 35 ft -Ibs maximum

Do not overtighten.

LUBRICATION CHART

® -_e Rod BallJoints

(_ Spindle _ _"_--'_ _) Spindle

Zerk _[_ i =_erk

_)FrontWheel , -I _ \ J-_Fron_Wheel

Bearing _'t \-_---=-----_ _ Bearing Zerk

Zerk _j " I _L

_)Steedng_ _ J_

Sector/ \ ) -! _ ._._

Gear _ _ _-_

Teeth II :!: I II \

( Check/IL I I 'Engine

_, ,v

Add--ty7 j,.L."J I I

, Transaxlel " I " J

Fluid _--" v

SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil

(_ General Purpose Grease

(_ Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

® Spray silicone lubriant (Move Boots to

Lubricate)

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or

insect control chemicals which can

harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachement clutch control is in

the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

• Install new or resharpehed blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem-

bly, center hole in blade must align with

star on mandrel assembly.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing Edge Up Mandrel Assembly

\ Blade Center _

Flat Washer_.__

•

_P----Hex Bolt (Grade)*L--.J

•A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a

file or on a grinding wheel. Do not

attempt to sharpen while on the

mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need

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

cone balancer. (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions

supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain

in a horizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

518" e

Center Hole

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging

system which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend

its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of

electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and did on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLECOOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

CHECK TRANSAXLE OIL LEVEL

• Block up rear axle securely.

• Remove left rear wheel by removing

hub bolts.

• Remove filler plug from transaxle. Oil

level must be even with plug threads.

If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil,

API SF, SG or SH. Replace filler plug.

• Reassemble wheel to hub.

_Transaxle Filler

'_, _ Plug

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

"c .30-

.1o- o* io- 20-

TEMPERA_JRE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

(8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check

the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG, or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten

securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube when taking reading. Keep oil

at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Air Screen

Oil Drain Plug

Dipstick

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

stubborn 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

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary.

Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due

to overheating.

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.

• Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow

it to dry.

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will

damage the cartridge.

• Remove nut and cartridge plate.

• Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

• Check rubber seal for damage and

proper position around stud. Replace

if necessary.

• Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge

plate, and nut.

• Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure

by tightening knob.

Cartridge

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

Cartridge

Plate

Rubber

Seal

Knob : Nut

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.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler

and spark arrester (if equipped) as it

could create a fire hazard and/or

damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs

first. Spark 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 carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Clamp_ Clamp

Fuel Filter_j L_J

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a short-

21 ened engine life.

_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Turn height adjustment knob to lowest

setting.

• Lower mower to its lowest position.

• Remove retainer spring holding anti-

swaybar to chassis bracket and

disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

• Remove retainer springs from suspen-

sion arms at deck and disengage arms

from deck.

• Raise attachment lift to its highest

position.

• Remove two retainer springs from

each front link and remove links.

• Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

• Slide mower out from under right side

of tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other

than the mower deck is to be mounted

on the tractor, remove the front links.

Adjustment

Nuts Lift

Suspension Links

Arms

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in "INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the

Assembly section of this manual.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or

underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom of deck

curl to ground level at front corners of

mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

Front

Suspension Electric

Bracket Clutch

Pulley

Front

Chassis

Front

pension

Bracket

Retainer

Spring

Anti-S_ay

Bar

Retainer

Springs

Mower

Bracket

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

Bottom _ Bottom edge of

edge of _ ,L _ . _ mower

mower t(_ IA_=_ _\1_1 I to

ground.J---______o_/g rOund

roun,UneT""T-

FRONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL

SIDE-TO-SIDE. If the following front-to-

back adjustment is necessary, be sure to

adjust both front links equally so mower

will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "F" directly in front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge

of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower housing,

loosen nut "G" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower housing,

loosen nut "H" from trunnion on both

front links. Tighten nut "G" on both

front links an equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will

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

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

• Park tractor on a level surface. Engage

parking brake.

• Remove screws from left hand

mandrel cover and remove cover.

• Roll belt over the top of left hand

mandrel pulley.

• Remove belt from electric clutch

pulley.

• Remove belt from idler pulleys..

• Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire upper deck

surface.

• Check primary idler arm and two idlers

to see that they rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and bolt in mower

housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

• Install belt in both idlers. Make sure

belt is in both belt keepers at the idlers

as shown.

• Install new belt onto electric clutch

pulley.

• Roll belt into upper groove of left hand

mandrel pulley.

• Carefully check belt routing making

sure belt is in the grooves correctly

and inside belt keepers.

• Reassemble left hand mandrel cover.

Bcrews

Left Hand Idler Electric

Mandrel Pulleys Clutch

Primary

tdler Arm

Hand

Mandrel

Drive Belt

Belt

Keepers

Boltin

Housing

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

• Remove mower drive belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT" in

this section of this manual).

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual).

• Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover. Unhook

spring from bolt on mower housing.

• Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel

pulley.

• Remove belt from center mandrel

pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel

pulley.

• Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface.

Hand

Mandrel

Secondary

• Check secondary idler arm and idler tc

see that they rotate freely.

• Be sure spring is hooked in secondary

idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

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

mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and

center mandrel pulley as shown.

• Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves

properly.

• Reconnect spring to bolt in mower

housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel

cover.

• Reinstall mower to tractor (See

"INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT'

in the Assembly section of this

manual).

• Reassemble mower drive belt (See

'_O REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT'

in this section of this manual).

Mower Blade

Drive Belt

Mandrel

,Right Hand

Mandrel Cover

Spirng

Anti-Sway

Bar Bracket Idler

Pulley

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years

of service. The clutch has a built-in brake

that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.

Eventually, the internal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to

not engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by your

nearest authorized service center/

department.

• Make sure attachment clutch and

ignition switches are in "OFF" position.

• Adjust the three nylon Iocknuts until

space between clutch plate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot

locations cut in the side of brake plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric

clutch, run tractor at full throttle and

engage and disengage electric clutch !0

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

Rotor

.='_: .... -.-z _-_z -3 ,

_.ocknu, (3_-C'-_-'1 .... ;--. Brake

TO ADJUST BRAKE

"%ur tractor is equipped with _n _dit.Jst

,;['.,io i:.._:_ke system wh;ch is mounted oh

1he left side of the transax!e.

if bactcr "equires morq than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed ,n

i_ighest gear, then brake must be

adjusted.

* Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

. Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

._ Jam Nut

4 _Or I:erating

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact your nearest authorizec

service center/department.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For ease of service there

is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom of left footrest. It is not necessary

to remove mower.

BELT REMOVAL-

• Engage parking brake (creates slack

in belt).

• Remove mower drive belt from electric

clutch pulley on!y (See "TO REPLACE

MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section

of this manual).

• Rolt motion drive he!t off transaxle

pulley.

• Roll belt off clutching id{er pulleys,

then off engine pulley and front V-idler

pulley.

, Pull belt out of all belt keepers.

BELT INSTALLATION .

- Place V part, of belt into grooves on

engine pu!ie'? and front V-idle_, making

sure to ro_' ,',:: ;_side of belt

keepers.

Put belt com_r,g from V-idle, above

mldspan belt keeper, then onto

clutching idler pulleys as shown.

Make sure V par e belt engages V-

idler.

Place belt around transaxle pulley,

beginning at top. V part of belt should

engage transaxle pulley.

• Place iong lower section of belt

through loop in midspan belt keeper.

• Check to be sure belt is on proper side

of all belt keepers.

• Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric

clutch pulley.

Clutching Flat Idlerclutchin'

Above Belt\

Engine Kee

Pulley V-Idler

per

Engir

Belt Transaxle

Pulley

Twists Belt

Keeper

As Viewed from Bottom

IMPORTANT: Check brake adjustment.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Toe-in was set at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary, If parts in the front axle or

steering mechanism have been replaced

or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if

necessary.

TO CHECKTOE-IN

• Position front wheels straight ahead.

• Measure distance between wheels at

front and rear of tires (dimensions "A"

and "B").

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

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

TO ADJUST TOE-IN

• Loosen jam nuts at adjustment

sleeves on tie rod.

• Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is 1/

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

• Tighten jam nuts securely.

Adjustment Sleeves

Jam Nuts

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable

on your tractor. If damage has occurred

to affect the front wheel camber, contact

your nearest authorized service center/

department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL

• Block rear axle securely.

• Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow

wheel removal.

• Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring'

Axle

Cover

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BA'I-rERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BAI-I'ERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emer-

gency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATFACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connectthe otherendoftheBLACK

cableto goodCHASSISGROUND,

awayfromfueltankandbattery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cal: _,,J,astfrom bot_lbatteries. ,,

"Positive"

(+)J v(e/

REPLACING BATTERY

_ILCAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

• Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

• Reinstall terminal guard.

• First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely,

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

Close terminal access doors.

Close hood.

Terminal Keps N_,j,.,,-_-,._ex Bolt

Access _::" ........"T'_-.- _ .-_f_

Door _"_ _k. _ Y

"_ _ Positive

Terminal __ (Red)

Guard _ Cable

"_1 _Negative (Black)

4,'_,__h,D," Cable

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

Headlight Wire

Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and

systems, which are being done at the

customers expense, may be performed

by any non-road engine repair establish-

ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at

the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

• Check that speed control lever is

against stop screw. If it is not, loosen

casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever is against screw.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

Idle Fuel Adjusting Idle speed Adjusting

Throttle

Control

Stop

Control

Clamp Screv

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary, check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car-

tridge plate to expose carburetor choke

(See "AIR FILTER" in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen

casing clamp screw and move choke

cable until choke is completely closed.

Tighten casing clamp screw securely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

Closed for Full

Choke

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been present at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Turning the adjusting needles out (coun

terclockwise) increases the supply of fue

to the engine giving a richer fuel/air mix

ture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles an,

the seats in carburetor may result if screv

is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

• Be sure you have aclean air filter, and th,

throttle control cable is adjusted properl!

(see "TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE CONTROl

CABLE" in the Service and Adjustment_

section of this manual),

• With engine off turn idle fuel adjustin_j

needle in (clockwise) closing it fingel

tight and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) 1 turn.

FINAL SETTING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion centre

lever in neutral (N) position.

• The high idle is set at the factory ant

cannot be adjusted.

• Idle soeed setting - With throttle centre

lever in slow position, engine should idl_

at 1200 RPM. If engine idles too slow el

fast, turn idle speed adjusting screw in o=

out until correct idle is attained.

• Idle fuel needle settina - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until

engine speed decreases and then turn

out (counterclockwise) approximately 3/

4 turn to obtain the best low speed per-

formance.

• Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (coun-

terclockwise) 118 tum. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not

adjust-damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the eninge

governor, which is factory set for proper

engine speed. Overspeeding the engine

above the factory high speed settng can be

dangerous. If you think the engine-gov-

erned high speed needs adjusting, contact

your nearest authorized service center/

department, which has proper equipment

and experience to make any necessary

adjustments.

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

• ILCAUTION" Never store the tractor

with gasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an

open flame or spark. Allow the engine to

cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for

a period of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, ff necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

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 '3"0 CLE.AN SAT[ERY

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

FUELSYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential warm.

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage. 29

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINEOIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oi! through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to "START" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from

dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Will not start

IHard to staM

Enginewill

not turn over

i i

CORRECTION

• Out offuel.

Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged.

wiring

• Carburetor out of

Service adjustment.

• Engine valves out

of adjustment.

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Carburetor out of

adjustment.

• Engine valves out

of adjustment.

Clutch/brake pedal

not depressed.

• Attachment clutch

is engaged.

Weak or dead battery.

Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery

terminals.

Loose or damaged

wiring.

Faulty ignition switch.

Faulty solenoid.

or starter.

• Faulty operator

presence switch(es),

Fill fuel tank.

See '3-0 START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

Wait several minutes before

attempting to start,

Replace spark plug.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor, I

refill tank with fresh gasoline

and replace fuel filter.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Adjustments section.

Contact an authorized service

center/department.

• Clean/replace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

• Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service Adjustments section.

Contact an authorized service

center/department.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal.

Disengage attachment clutch.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Replace fuse.

Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace ignition switch.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Contact an authorized service

center/department.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Engine clicks Weak or dead battery.

start but Corroded battery

will not terminals,

• Loose or damaged

Loss of

:)ower

Excessive

_ibration

Engine continues

Lorun when

operator leaves

seat with

attachment clutch

angaged

Poor cut - uneven

Faulty solenoid

or starter.

• Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

Build-up of grass,

leaves and trash.

under mower

Dirty air filter.

Low oil level/dirty oil.

Faulty spark plug.

Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or dirty fuel.

Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire

loose.

Dirty engine air

screen/fins.

• Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

• Carburetor out of

adjustment.

Engine valves

out of adjustment.

Worn, bent or

loose blade.

Bent blade mandrel.

Loose/damaged part(s).

Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

CORRECTION

Recharge or replace battery.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

wiring.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

Adjust throttle control.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

Clean/replace air filter.

Check oil level/change oil.

Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service Adjustments section.

• Contact an authorized service

center/department.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s). Replace

damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected,

contact an authorized service

center/department.

Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

Level mower deck.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSEPROBLEM

Poor cut - uneven

(Cont.)

Mower blades will

not rotate

Poor grass

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

Battery will not

charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning

engine "OFF"

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck

vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

Frozen idler pulley.

Frozen blade mandrel.

Engine speed too slow.

Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

Mower deck not level.

Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

• Worn. bent or loose

blade housing.

Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

Mower drive belt worn,

• Blades improperly

installed.

• Improper blades used.

Clogged mower deck

vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Switch is "OFF".

• Bulb(s) burned out.

Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged

wiring.

Blown fuse,

Bad batterycell(s).

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

Faulty alternator.

Engine throttle control

not set at "SLOW"

position for 30

seconds before

stopping engine.

CORRECTION

• Replace blade mandrel.

Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

Remove obstruction.

Replace mower drive belt.

• Replace idler pulley.

• Replace blade mandrel.

Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

Shift to slower speed.

Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

Level mower deck.

Check tires for proper air

pressure.

Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

Clean underside of mower

Replace mower drive belt,

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

• Turn switch "ON".

Replace bulb(s).

Check/replace light switch.

Check wiring and connec-

tions.

• Replace fuse,

Replace battery.

Check/clean all connections.

Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

• Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position

and allow to idle for 30

seconds before stopping

engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

BATTERY SOLENOID

FUSE30AMP. _lr= f._ _ ; ,Lu -__j-

AMMETER i i STARTER

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)

wH,_ I C G i _ BUCK I

: , ,_,

WHITE i i

BLACK F H _l I ELECTRIC CLUTCH

_NITION IA : '

i _ t- aLACK

I i

° I

L ........

CLUTCH/BRAKE

L ......... i

PTO (DISENGAGED)

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

, I_ I _LA°_ !

I SPARK PLUGS

GAP

J---'_ (2 PLUGS

_ ON TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

FUEL SHUT-OFF

SOLENOID

_ RPM

RELAY

PTO SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF C+GIB+H

ON C+FrB+ErA+D

• !

2e VOLTS AC @ 3600 RIM {REGULATOR DISCONNECTED)

HEADLIGHTS

GFC

IGNmON SWITCH REMOVABLE NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS H B

ENGINE CONNECTOR TRAC.T(_RCONNECTOR

REGULA OR N NE ...........

(PURPLEWIRE, SHORTING IGNITION SWITCH EATTEF

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS REDWIRE) TE W RE) M FOR ENGINE _ CHARGIf

SHORT'NG (REow,_

NOTE: IFWlRING INSULATED CARBURETOR ll_!_][_ll (E_'OKW'RE)_ _h--ll

CUPBW_REREMOVED_ORSOLENO,O_ _

RED WIRE. OIL SENTRY OIL SENTRY SWITCH

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY _LUE W RE) REEN WIRE) OPT ON +12V

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO ELLOWWIRE _ (BLUE WJ

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR "_ t3GH'f PKG.)

WIRING.

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.273050

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

KEYPART

NO. NO. DP.SCRIPI1ON

1 144927 Battery

2 74760412 BoltHex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt 1/4.20 x 7.5 Zinc

11 150109 Holddown BatteryDash Mount

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In

19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Jam Hex 1/4-20

21 166184 Harness Socket Ught W/4152J

22 4152J Bulb Ught

24 4014J Cable, Battery

25 146686 Cable, Battery

26 108824X Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4.20 Unc

28 157899 Cabte, Ground

29 160784 Switch, Plunger

30 163968 Switch, Ign

33 140403 Key, Ignition

40 166176 Harness Ign.

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

42 131563 Cover,Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

50 154963 Switch, PTO

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop

81 109748X RetayAsm.

83 163996 BulbholderAsm. Incan descent

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U. S

inches 1 Inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUM BER 917.273050

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

_138

17 144

21 17

147

150

_ 122

_7 17

_0 42

122

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 150253 RaiI, FrameRH 52 STD541431

2 140506 Drawbar, Gt 56 154914

4 73800700 Nut, LockHex 7/16 Uric 57 73640400

5 163976 Dash YTGT 2 Cyl 58 137113

6 157882 Dash, LowerVgtOnePiece 60 17490620

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

8 145166 Support, Battery 67 156973

14 161023X558 Hood Asm., Pnt Stealth YTGT 68 17490508

15 160568 Lens Asm Headlight Bar 70 137159

16 121794X Cover, Access 84 142992

17 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16x 3/4 85 144911

18 160564X558 Gdlle 86 74760716

19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ca. 88 STD551143

20 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 90 STD551237

21 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16Unc 91 156586

23 17490616 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1Ty-Tt 95 105531X

24 145243X558 Footrest, RH 106 138776

28 145244X558 Footrest, LH 120 19131616

30 145051X014 Saddle, Slkscr Vgt 122 161464

31 161419 Brace, Supt 1*pc VGT Steering 130 164863

32 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh 137 74780716

33 161326 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh 138 163975X428

34 142131 Bracket, EngineSupport Rear 139 161330

35 19111116 Washer 11132x11116x16Ga, 140 163806

36 74780512 Bott, Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4 141 163805

37 163981X558 FenderYTGTPNTWO/SHCup 142 161897

558 144 161900

39 136961 Bracket, Axle Front 147 162967

40 156111 Bracket, Support Axle/Engine 148 164655

42 STD533710 Bolt, Carhage 3/8-16 x 1 150 161237

43 136939 Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh

44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U. S.

45 154913 Bracket Asrn.,Susp Chassis Rh inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

47 17490608 Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 1/2

50 152728 Bracket, Chassis Front

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

Nut, Keps, BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Bracket Asm., Fender

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

Washer 13/32 x 1x 14 Ca.

Guide, Belt Gear Drive

Screw ThdroL 5/16-18 x 1/2

Guide, Belt Mid Span

Stop, Over Center Mower

Bracket, Support Transaxle

Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 UNC x 1

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

Washer, Lock Ext. Tooth 3/8

Rail, Frame Lh

Push Nut, Nylon

Screw, Thdrol Hex Head Zinc MwT

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

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

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

Cupholder YTGT

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT

MagnetYTGT

Stdker Plate YTGT

Bracket Dash Rh

Bracket Dash Lh

Fastener Nut Pal

Extrusion Bumper

Duct Heat Hood

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

GROUND DRIVE

10_.

i.... 37 6

TRACTO R -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 9858M1 Key, Woodruff 37 121749)(

3 7563R Washer, Thrust, Axle 38 150035

4 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 39 74321016

5 STD541437 Not, Crownlock 3/8=16 40 5304J

6 STD561210 Pin,Cotter 41 73661000

7 149176 WheeI, HubAssembly 42 8883R

8 12000034 Klip,Ring 46 145170

9 140080 Bolt, Hub 47 138228

10 142509 Disc, Brake 48 72110612

11 136927 Yoke, Brake Disc 50 131494

12 73750800 Nutlock 1/2-20 Unf 51 STD541437

13 139419 Washer, Special 52 139123

14 138901 Bushing 53 207J

15 STD551037 Wahser 13/32x13/16x16Ga. 54 161590

16 143012 Set, Screw 1/4-28x3/4 55 105706X

17 126909X Spring 56 137153

18 137104 Lever, BraKe 57 141756

19 136926 Cam, Brake Disc 59 122.253X

21 23260412 Screw, Flat Head 1/4-28 x 3/4 60 122,?.68X

22 633A109 Gearshift, Lever Assembty 61 137524

23 106932)( Knob 62 STD551143

24 136925 Support, Puck Brake 63 74760720

25 136923 Puck, Brake Top 64 154752

26 137552 Spring, Return 65 67609

27 17490528 Screw, Hex Wsh Thd. 66 140296

5/16-18x 1-3/4 67 19131312

28 STD541237 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 68 5142H

29 137213 Brake, Rod 69 136327

30 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga. 117 73900600

34 124236X Cap, Plunger

35 137648 Rod, ParkingBrake

36 149412 Spring, Drive Ground

DESCRIPTION

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

Nyllner

Screw, Fin. #10-24 x 1

Actuator, interlock Switch

Locknut #10-24

Cover, Pedal

Retainer, Spring

Clutch Rod

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

Pulley, Idler, Fiat

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Pulley, Idler, Grooved

Washer, Hardened

Clutch, Arm Assembly

Bearing, Idler

V-Belt

Bracket, Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

Shift Rod, Hi-Lo

Spring Clip, Connecting Link

Pulley,Transaxte

Washer, Lock 7/16

Bert, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/4

Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal

Bolt, Shoulder

Washer, Hardened

Washer, Flat

Pin,Roll

Hub, Cover

Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

STEERING

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

STEERING

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159944X428

2 137094

3 6855M

4 161849

5 161848

6 6266H

7 121748X

8 12000029

9 121232X

10 74781044

11 136518

12 73901000

13 121749)(.

14 STD551137

15 STD541537

16 145103

17 137347

18 137155

19 156011

20 163887

21 159945

22 155105

23 152927

25 STD523710

26 159946X428

27 3366R

28 17490612

29 104239X

30 12000034

31 138136

32 19111610

33 STD551131

34 STD523107

35 138059

36 137156

37 73360600

38 109850X

39 737006o00

40 109851X

41 155246

42 17490508

44 160135

45 19132411

Wheel, Steering

Axle Asm., Front

Fitting,Grease

Spindle Asm, LH

SpindleAsm., RH

Beadng, Race ThrustHarden

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

Ring,Klip#T5304-75

Cap, Spindle

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

Spacer BearingAxle Front

Nut, LockFlange 5/8-11 Uric

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

Washer, Lock HW HlClSpr 3/8

Nut, LockCenter 3/8-24 UNF

Shaft Asm., Steering

Rod Asm., Tie BallJ BallVgt (inc. Key No. 36-40)

Draglink, Ball Joint Solid Vgt

Support Asm., Steering Vgt

Boot, Steering

Adapter, Wheel Steering

Bushing, Strg. BIk

Screw

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

Cap, Wheel Steering

Bearing, CoL Strg.

Screw, Thrdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bearing,Flange

Ring, KlipTruarc #5304-75

Bushing,NylinerSoap

Washer 11/32 x 1x 10 Ga.

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

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

Gear, Sector Steering

Tie Rod

Jam Nut RHThread

Joint Asm. Ball RH Thread

Jam Nut LH Thread

Joint Asm. Ball LH Thread

Bracket Switch Interlock VGT 97

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt

Extension, Steering

W_,sher 13132x 1-1/20 x 11 Ga,

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

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ENGINE

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 Engine (See Breakdown)

Kohler Model No.CV20S-65551

2 161063 Muffler Side 1-1/4"98

5 13200300 ElbowSTD 90 Degree 3/8- 18 NPT

7 151396 Muffler Asm Guard

8 121361X Pulley V-Idler

9 t50828 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine

10 1054,32X Bushing

11 140923 Clutch Etectric

12 143996 Pulley Engine VGT Elect Clutch

15 151346 Tank Fuel Rear 3.50 YUGt 96

16 109227)( Pad Spacer

17 106082X Pad Spacer

18 161493 Cap Asm FuelW/Gauge

19 13290300 Plug Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)

20 164067 GootrolThroffle

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

22 164415 ControlChoke

24 STD551237 Washer Ext Tooth 9/8

25 73920600 Nut Keps 3/8 -24 UNF

26 3645J Bushing

27 139277 StemTank Fuel

28 7834R FuelLine

29 132920 Spark Arrester Kit

33 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 3/8 - 16

35 10010500 Washer Split

37 123487)( ClampHose

38 74780624 BoltFin Hex 3/8 - 16x 1-1/2

39 17490636 ScrewTr 3/8-16x2-1/4UNC

40 17490664 Screw'i-r 3/8-t6 x 4 UNC

41 126197X Washer 1ol/20D X 15/32 ID X .250

42 STD551143 Washer Lock 7/16

43 150280 Bo)tHex 7/16 - 20 X 4 - 1/4 Ga 5

45 128861 Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

47 142040 Spacer Engine

48 19132007 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 7 Ga.

51 161231 Manifold Pipe VGT CV 1-1/4"

54 19131414 Washer Flat 13/32 x 7f8 x 14 Ga,

55 13280336 Nipple Pipe 4-1/2

64 17490612 ScrewThdrot 3/8-t 6 x 3/4 Ty-TL"

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

69 24-041-02 Gasket

74 162295 Elbow Street Brass

80 M73030800 NutFlaege

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

SEATASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140124

2 140551

3 140675

4 127018X

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

6 150176

10 155925

12 121246X

13 121248X

14 72050412

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot Seat

Strap, Fender

Bolt, Shourder 5/16.18x.62

Clip, Push In, Hinged

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Spring, Seat Cprsn

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

Pan, Seat

Bracket, MountingSwitch

Bushing, Snap

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

KEY PART

NO. NO.

15 121249X

16 123740X

17 123976X

18 19171912

19 120068X

20 124238X

21 153236

22 STD54.1431

DEBCRIP'nON

Spacer, Split

Spdng,Cprsn

Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig G[. 5

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

Knob, Seat 1/2-13 Unc

Cap, Spdng Seat

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

Nut, Crown_ock 5/16-18 Uric

NOTE: All component dimensions given inU. S.

inches 1 inch =25/4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 163265

2 164O85

3 163916

4 163917

5 149516

6 133644

7 167166

6 164757

9 163204

10 156439

11 4900J

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash Panel

Decat,Dash

Decal,Hood RH Craftsman "

Decal,Hood LH Craftsman

Decal,BatteryDNGR/PSN

ENGAsro

Decal,Maintenance

Decal,Fender

Decal, Engine

Decal,FenderCraftsroan

Decal,FenderDanger

Decal,Clutch/Brake

KEY PART

NO. NO.

12 146047

13 164884

14 160397

15 167175

19 138047

23 106202X

- - 138311

-- 157199

-- 167109

-- 167110

DESCRIPTION

Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch

Decal, BlowerHousing

Decal,V-Belt Schero

Decal, Replc

Decal, Battery

Reflector,Taillight

Decal, Handle Lft HeightAdjust

(Lift Handle)

Pad, Footrest

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual,Spanish

WHEELS AND TIRES

t-....___...,

KEY PARr

NO. NO.

1 59192

2 65139

3 106228X427

4 81341"t

5 106230X

6 278H

7 9040t-I

8 104757X

8 9 105588X

10 7154J

11 106227X427

12 6856M

-- 144334

DESCRIPTION

Cap ValveTire

Stem Valve

RimAsro Front

Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

Tire, Front

FittingGrease (Front Wheel Onl'

BearingFlange(FrontWheel

Only)

Cap Axle (FrontWheel Only)

Tire Rear

Tube Real (Service Item Only)

Rim Asm Rear

FittingGrease

Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mro

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

LIST ASSEMBLY

35 17

12 _ 24 \ \

13 I 23 . 1_2

_2__ 20 19 18

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

LIST ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121006X RodAsm., Lever

2 159187 Shaft Asm., Lift Vgt

3 159189 Lever Asm., Lift Rh

4 12000022 E-RingTruarc#5133-87

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

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

7 125631X Grip, HandleFluted

8 122365X Button, Plunger

9 122364X Plunger, Button

10 2876H Spring 2-1/8"

11 146704 Link Lift

12 163552 Retainer, Spring

13 139868 Arm, SuspensionVgt

14 140302 Bearing

15 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

16 674A247 Spring Asm., Assist Uft

17 S_1237 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

18 143363 Bracket, Spring Assist

19 STD551037 Washer 13/32x13/16x16Ga.

20 5328J Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist

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

127218 Link, Front

23 STD624008 Retainer, Spring

24 73350800 Nut,JamHex 1/2-13Unc

25 130171 Trunnion

26 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc

29 150233 Trunnion, lnfin Height

30 110807X Nut, Special

31 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

32 137150 Spring, Compression InfHgt

33 STD560907 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

34 137167 Rod, Adj Lift

35 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Unc

38 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator

39 123935X Plug,Hole

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

41 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

42 19112410 Washer 11/32x1-1/2x10Ga.

43 123934X Scale, Indicator Height

70 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

72 110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR -. MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

MOWER DECK

53,

4 36

_" 1123

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

MOWER DECK

KEY pART KEY PARr

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 156990 MowerDeckWetdment50 39 131494

2 STD541413 Nut,Ctownlock 5/16-16 40 136572

3 72110506 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x3/4 42 STD5.33107

4 7631J Runner, MowerLH 43 136460

5 138457 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 44 122.052.X

6 STD624008 Retainer,Spring 45 STD541437

7 130832 Arm Suspension, Rear 46 74760628

8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 Patched 47 137200

9 BTD551137 Washer, Lock HW 3/8 Unplated 48 137729

10 140296 Washer, Hard Blade Mower 49 136574

Vented 50 137272

11 137380 Blade (3 Required) 51 137273

12 129895 Bearing, Bal_ #6204 (Mandrel) 52 139245

13 137553 Shaft Asm.,W/Lower Brg 53 137789

(Includes Key No. 12) 54 139573

14 137152 Housing, Mandrel50"Vent 55 144959

15 110485X Beering,BalIMandre_ 56 138687

16 140329 Stripper, MowerVented 57 136577

17 106735X Rod, Hinge 58 133957

18 19111016 Washer 11/32x5/8x16Ga. 59 137644

19 105304X Cap, Sleeve 60 139031

20 123713X Spring, Torsion Deflector 61 136573

21 137607 Bracket, Deflector 62 133943

22 110452X Nut, Push 63 72110612

23 110509X Sh{eld,Def_ectorMewer 64 19121414

24 136320 Runner,RH 65 151831

25 19111216 Washer 11/32x3/4x16Ga. 66 156009

27 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/t6 x 16 Ge. 67 73930600

29 132823 Spacer, Spring Step Idler 99 72110614

30 157722 ScrewThdrolRolUngWasher

Head 102 153390

31 137266 Nut, FIgTop Lock Cntr 9/16 -- 143651

32 153535 Pulley,Mandrel

33 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented - - 158330

34 72140610 Bolt, Carriage 3/6-16 x1-1/4

35 72110616 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16x2

36 72110609 Bolt, Carriage 3/6-t6xl Gr. 5

37 137166 Stiffener, Arm Idler

38 156085 Keeper, Beltldler

DESCRIP13ON

Pulley, Idler F_at

Pulley, Driven

Bo_t,Carriage 5116-18 Unc x 3,

Arm, Idler Secondary

Spacer, Retainer

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Bolt, Fin Hex 318-16 Uricx 1-3_

Cover, Mandrel RH

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

Cover, Mandrel LH

Arm, Idler Primary

Spring, Secondary

Pulley, _dlerV Groove

Shield, Idler

V-BeLt,Mower Primary

V-Belt, Mower Secondary

Spring,Primary

Bar Asm.,Wheel Gauge

Wheel, Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder

Pin, Clevis

Bracket, WheelGauge

Washer Hardened

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

Washer 3/8 x 3/4 x 14 Ga

PulleyIdler FlatMower

Keeper, Belt Idler 44/50"

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16

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

Gr. 5

Washer, Felt

MandrelAssembly (Includes K_

Nos. 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 33)

Deck Assembly - Service (Std.

Deck - Order Separately All No=

Rollerand GaugeWheel

Components)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

TRANSAXLE

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

TRANSAXLE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 4197R

2 12000034

3 4199R

4 4216R

5 4215R

6 4217R

7 6256H

8 74020652

9 7392M

10 137261

11 4985R

12 6266H

13 4212R

14 137125

15 6276H

16 633A63

17 8118M

18 8740H1

19 122238X

20 4218R

21 6252H1

22 7810H

23 6262H

24 7393R

25 992R1

26 139111

27 4986R

28 122254X

29 6269H

30 5855H

31 139538

32 6277H

33 42"25R

34 7396H

35 4198R

36 4200R

37 7395H

38 160789

39 139536

40 13320400

41 17580520

45 6271H

46 13060200

49 4895H

50 4222R

51 1529R

Axle Shaft 52 8119M

Retaining Ring 53 4220R

FinalDrive Gear 54 4209R

Differential Geer 55 4213R

Differential Pinion 56 4442R

Differential Carrier 57 4195R

Axle Thrust Washer 58 4214R

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

(l"ThreadLength) 60 7528R

Steel Ball 61 4208R

Spring Shift Fork Detent 62 4207R

Shift Fork, High-LowRange 63 7398H

Thrust Bearing Race 64 4203R

4th Reduction Pinion

Shaft, Brake 65 4204R

Snap Ring, Crescent Type 66 2898J

High-Low Range Gears 67 12000033

Needle Bearing 68 4205R

Sinteredlron Bearing 69 4206R

Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range 70 1370H

Differential Pinion Spacer 71 633A69

Differential Pinion Bushing

Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8-24 72 139120

Shift Fork, R.H. 73 4201R

Oil Seal 74 12000008

Sintered Iron Bearing 75 1153R

Shift Fork Shaft 77 6803J

Shift Fork, L.H. 79 1167R

Shift Shaft, High-Low Range 80 73360700

Oil Seal 81 6270H

Pressure ReliefValve 82 136984

Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft 84 5384,.I

andBearings, R.H. (includes Key 85 2978J

No.Os 17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63, 77 86 633A85

and 82) 87 8739H1

Dowel Pin 88 4924H

Needle Beefing 89 19151516

Thrust Bearing Race

4th Reduction Gear Shaft 90 110542X

4th Reduction Gear Spacer 91 19181511

Thrust Bearing Race 92 75J

Gate, Lower, Shift

Gearcase and Bearings, L.H. 93 6274H

(Includes Key Numbers 18, 25, 94 76020412

49, 50 (2), 51 and 52) 96 159783

PipePlug 1/2-14N.P.T. 97 633A109

Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4 98 161823

Oil Seal

Pipe Plug 1/4-18 N.P.T.

NeedleBeerlng

NeedleBearing

ThrustBearingRace

3rd Reduction Pinion, Low

4th Reduction Gear

3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer

2nd Reduction Gear Shaft

Final Drive Pinion

1st Reduction Gear Shaft

1st Reduction Shaft Spacer

3rd Reduction Pinion High

2nd Reduction Gear

Needle Bearing

Low Speed Gear and 2nd

Reduction Pinion Cluster

Reverse Gear

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

Klip Ring

Intermediate Speed Gear

High Speed Gear

Thrust Bearing Race

Intermediate and High Speed

Cluster Pinions

Input Shaft

Low Speed Pinion

E-Ring

Reverse Idler Gear

NeedleBearing

SealingWasher

Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20"

Oil Seal

Reverse Idler Shaft

Gearshift Lever, Bent

Gearshift Cap

Gearshift Ball Cover and Pin

Shift Lever Guide Ball, Keyed

Spring

Washer 15/32 x 15/16x 16

Gauge

Shift Mechanism Seal

Washer 9/16 x 15/16 x 12 Ga

Gearshift Gate and

Reinforcement

Shift Ball Cover Gasket

Cotter Pin 1/8 x 3/4

Screw, Hex, Washer, HD.

Gearshift Lever Assembly

Transaxle, 6 Speed,

Complete Assembly

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV20S, TYPE NUMBER 65551

STARTING SYSTEM I

2 S

7-Q

ENGINE CONTROLS I

23_' _

OIL PAN / LUBRICATIONJ

O--2

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273050

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV2OS, TYPE NUMBER 65551

STARTING SYSTEM

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEYPART KEYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP'RON

1 M-0839070 Screw, hex. flange M8xl,25x70

2 24-096-05 Cover, pinion

3 M-0839080 Screw, hex. flange MBx1.25xB0

4 12-468-01 Washer, plain 11/32" (3)

5 25-098-05 Starter, (Includes 6-11)

6 12-221-0t Kit, brush

7 12-227-13 Cap

8 12-211_1 Bolt, thru (2)

9 12-755-54 Kit, drive

10 12-227-06 Cap, drive end

11 12-170-05 Armature

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x25

Lever, governor

Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0

Spring, linkage

Bushing,linkage retaining

Linkage, throttle

Bushing, throttle linkage

Nut, hex. lock MSx0.8

Spring, throttle

Bracket, control

Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x16

(4)

Clamp, cable (2)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

(3)

Lever, thorttle actuator

Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3)

Spring, governor

Nut, hex M4x6.7

Lever, throttle control

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.Bx20

Spring,throttlellmiter

Lever, choke

Washer, spring 114"

Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25

Linkage, choke

1 SM_o42025

2 24-090 14

3 M-0641060

4 24-089-01

5 25-158-08

6 24-079-04

7 25-158-11

8 M-0547050

9 24-089-03

10 24-126-56

11 M-0645016

12 12-237-01

13 M-0545016

14 24-090-07

15 24-468-01

16 24-089-18

17 M-0446030

18 24-090-13

19 M-0545020

20 24-089<38

21 24-090-05

22 41--468-03

23 M-0403025

24 24-079-05

M-0645025

M-O631005

24-199-07

24-393-08

24-123-05

24-162-26

24-043-12

12-380-01

52-448-02

12-144-O2

24-153-08

X-75-32

24-136-01

52-050-02

52-032-08

24-086-17

24-086-16

X°75-10

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x2_

(2)

Washer, plain 6 mm (2)

Pan, oil assembly

(Includes 1,2, & 4-10)

Oil pump assembly (Includes

Tube, oil pickup

Screen, oil

Kit, governor gear w/pin

(Includes 8)

Pin, governor regulating

Tab, locking

Shaft, governor gear

O-Ring

Plug, flex. ctsk. 3/8"

Nipple, oil filter

Filter, oil

Seal, oil (PTO end)

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x,_

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.25xz

(9)

Plug, sq. hd. solid3/8" N.P.T.

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IGNITION/CHARGING

KEYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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

(Includes 2-4,and 24 113 18)

2 M-0403025 Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 (4) 2 24-100-02

3 ;(-25-92 Washer, plain5/16" (4) 3 M-0545020

4 24-112-04 Spacer, grass screen (4)

5 25-086-47 Bolt, shoulder (4) 4 M-0545016

6 24-157-03 Fan

7 12-086-14 Screw, hex. flange M10x1.5x46 5 M-0551016

8 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8". 6 M-0645016

9 X-42-15 Key

10 24-025-04 Flywheel 7 24-146-02

11 25-403-63 Rectifier-regulator 8 24-146-08

12 X-25-92 Washer, plain 3!16" {2) 9 24-063-20

13 24-086-18 Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x7/8 (2) 10 24-063-14

14 286602 Connector (3 contact) 11 24-063-30

15 54-755-09 Kit, 15 amp starer 12 24-063-23

(Includes 24 126 71) 13 M-0545010

16 12-132-06 Spark Plug (2)

17 M-0548025 Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 (2)

18 235173 Clip, cable

19 48-154-02 Clip, cable

20 X-25-63 Washer, plain1/4"

21 24-584-01 Module, ignition(2)

22 M-0545020 Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20

(4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 24 126-71 Bracket, stator wire

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

- 24-176-12 Harness,wiring

Lead, black (rect.-reg. 4"- 18

gauge

- - 25-518-28 insulated grip barrel eyelets)

- - 24-113-18 Decal, grass screen

- - 12-454-01 Tie,wire

Housing, blower

(Incl. M-0545010 & 24 063 36)

Nut, plastic (2)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20

(2)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

(5)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

Plate, backing - # 2 side

Plate, backing - # 1 side

Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 2 side

Baffle, valley - #2 side

Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1 side

Baffle, valley - #1 side

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0

(2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-. 24-063-36 Baffle,blowerhousing

- - M-0545010 Screw,hex flangeM5x0.8xt9

(2)

- - N/A Cover,control

- - 24-086-06 Screw,phillipshd.11-t6x3/4"(2)

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

KEYPART

NO.NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-164-06 Manifold, intake

2 M-0651055 Screw, hex. 11angeM6x1.0x55

(4)

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

4 24-041-14 Gasket, air cleaner base

5 24-094-13 Base, air cleaner

6 24-041-13 Gasket, fuel spitbackcup

7 24-109-05 Cup, fuel spitback

8 24_83-05 Precleaner, element

9 24-083-03 Element, air cleaner

10 230046 Seal, breather

11 24-096-01 Cover, innerair cleaner

12 12-100-01 Wing Nut

13 24-096-65 Cover, air cleaner

14 54-755-01 Kit, knob with seal

(Includes 15 & 16)

15 24-153-15 O-Ring

16 25-341-03 Knob, cover

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HEADNALVE/BREATHER

KEYPART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

CRANKCASE

KEYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-033-03 Kit, breather cover w/gasket 1 24-032-01

(includes 2,3) 2

2 24-041-23 Gasket, breather

3 24-096-15 Cover, breather 3 24-294-13

4 M-0645020 Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20 4 12-380-17

(4) 5 24_67-13

5 X-75-23 Plug, allen hd. 1/8" 24-067-14

6 12-351-02 Lifter, valve (4) 6 24-874-01

7 24-755-66 Kit, valve train (Includes 8,11,12)

8 24411-05 Rod, push (4) 24-874-02

9 24-041-08 Gasket, cytinderhead (2) 24-674-03

10 24_318-12 Head assembly, #2 cylinder 7 24-108-01

11 25-186-01 Arm, rocker (4) 24-108-02

12 24-599-01 Pivot, rocker arm (4) 24-108-03

13 M-0640034 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x34 8 24-018-01

(4) 9 12-422-09

14 12-088-16 Screw, hex. flange M10xt .5x90 12-422-13

(8) 12-422-07

15 24-755-74 Kit, valve cover - plain 12-422-08

(Includes 16,17) 12-422-10

16 24-153-16 O-Ring 12o422-11

17 24-086-32 Screw, shoulder(4) 12o422-12

18 24-445-01 Strap, lifting 10 24-010-03

19 24-016-01 Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2) 11 24-089-21

24-016-02 Valve, exhaust (.25) (2) 12 52-139-09

20 24-017-01 Valve, intake (Std.) (2) 13 M-0545010

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

21 24-032-05 Seal, valve stem (2) 14 24-018-04

22 235011 Retainer, spring(4) 15 24-402-05

23 24-089-02 Spring,valve (4) 16 12-153-01

24 12-173-01 Cap, valve spring (4) 17 24-126-19

25 12-755-03 Kit, retainer (4) 18 12-123-04

26 24-318-11 Head assembly,#1 cylinder 19 M-0545016

27 24-755-76 Kit, valve cover - breather 20 12-15302

(lncl. 16,17,28) 21 24-038-04

28 25-313-02 Grommet,rubber

29 24-755-57 Kit, breather separator 22 24-755-46

(Includes 28,30-33) 23 12-153-03

30 M-0545016 Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x16 24 12_80-04

(2) 25 M-0631005

31 24-445-02 Strap, breather 26 12-032-01

32 24-126-44 Bracket, breather separator 27 X-25-102

28 24-144-01

33 24-112-12 Spacer

34 24-294-06 Fitting

35 24-326-13 Hose, breather

36 24-326-14 Hose, breather

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

Seal, oil front

Crankcase

(USE: Miniblock24 782 05)

Fitting

Pin,dowel locating (6)

Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)

Connecting Rod (.25) (2)

Pistonw/Ring Set (Std.) (2)

(Includes 7,8)

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

Pistonw(Ring Set (.50) (2)

Ring Set (Std.) (2)

Ring Set (.25) (2)

Ring Set (.50) (2)

Retainer, piston pin (4)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camsh_'_ (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Shim, camshaft

Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

Camshaft (Includes 11)

Spring, actuating (ACR)

Plug, cup

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0

(2)

Retainer, reed (2)

Reed, breather (2)

O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

Bracket, oil fill tube

Tube, oil fill

Screw, hex. flange M5x018x16

O-Ring, upper oilfill tube

Dipstick assembly (Includes

22,23)

Kit, oil fill cap (thc_udes23)

O-Ring, dipstick

Pin, hitch

Washer, plain 6 mm

Seal, governor cross shaft

Washer, plain 1/4"

Shaft, governorcross

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CRANKSHAFT

KEYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIP_ON

1 24-014-72 Crankshaft (Includes2)

2 52-139-09 Plug, cup

EXHAUST

KEYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 244341-02 Gasket, exhaust (`2)

2 25.072-04 Stud, M8x1.28x33 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 24-522-16 Short Block

- - 24-782-05 Miniblock

- - 24-755-03 Gasket Set

FUEL SYSTEM

KEYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-853-25 Kit, carburetor w/gaskets

(Includes 2-4)

2 24-041-15 Gasket, carburetor

3 - - Carburetor assembly

(For information only not

available separately)

(Includes 24 757 18, 24-053-25,

24-757-'_9, 24-757-20, 24-757-

22)

4 24-041-14 Gasket, air cleaner base

5 M-0629095 Stud, M6xl.0x95 (2)

6 M.0641060 Nut, hex. fiange M6x1.0 (2)

7 47-154-01 Clip, cable

8 24-353-03 Line, fuel 10-5/8" (2)

9 X-426-9 Clamp, hose (6)

10 24-086-12 Screw, hex. ca_. M6xl.7x18 (2)

11 24-393434 Pump,fuel - pulse

12 24-100-01 Nut, plastic (2)

13 25-353.03 Line,fuel 13-1/2"

14 24-050.02 Fitter,fuel

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 24-757-18 Kit, overhaul w/gaskets

- - 24-757-19 Kit, choke repair w/gaskets

- - 24-757-20

- - 24-757-22

Kit, gasket

Kit, solenoid replacement w/

gaskets

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

_1 _ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not ]

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

i_|0 ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

:,!!1 caution when changing direction on slopes.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME s" (1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

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

PartsDirect

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

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

167109 Rev. 4

8.23.99 RDiTR/RD Printed in U.S.A.

Craftsman 917273050 Garden Tractor

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OWNER'S MANUAL

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