Craftsman 917273751 lawn tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

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LAWN TRACTOR

180 HP, 42" Mower

Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle

Model No.

917.273751

This product has a low emission engine which operates ]

IIL.-_II differently from previously built engines, Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual. J

IMPORTANT:

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 Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

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

Warranty ................................................. 2 Maintenance ......................................... 17

Safety Rules ........................................... 3 Service and Adjustments ...................... 21

Product Specifications ............................ 6 Storage ................................................. 27

Assembly/P re-Operation ........................ 8 Troubleshooting .................................... 28

Operation .............................................. 11 Repair Parts .......................................... 32

Maintenance Schedule ......................... 17 Sears Service ......................... Back Cover

LIMITED WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

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

Standard Maintenance Servicing, oil changes, or tune-ups

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

owner's manual.

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

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

chase date.

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

Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.

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

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

vary, from state to state.

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

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

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

injury or death.

_,WARNING: In order to prevent ac-

cidental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

_tLWARNING: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

_,WARNING: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Operate only at the lowest possible speed

when on a slope. Too heavy of a load,

while on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can

lose traction with the ground and cause

you to lose control of your tractor.

_,WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle com-

ponents contain or emit chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

_I_,WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

Slow down before turning.

Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

Turn off blades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

Use extra care when loading or un-

loading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a large

percentage of riding mower-related in-

juries. These operators should evaluate

their ability to operate the riding mower

safely enough to protect themselves and

others from serious injury.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debris build-up which can touch

hot exhaust / engine parts and burn. Do

not allow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

up to occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillage before operating or storing the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which can

result in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. If you cannot back

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

not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

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

even terrain could overturn the machine.

Tallgrass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommend-

ations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,

or embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

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

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

III, CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the ma-

chine and the mowing activity. Neveras-

sume that children will remain where you

last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Ad-

just and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse and

back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Gasoline 1.25

Capacity and Unleaded

Type: Regular

Oil Type SAE 30 (above 32°F)

API-SF-SJ): SAE 5W-30(below 32°F

Oil Capacity: W/Filter: 3.5 Pints

W/O Filter: 3.0 Pints

Spark Plug: Champion RC12YC

(Gap: .030")

Ground Speed

(MPH):

Forward:

1st 1.2

2nd 1.5

3rd 2.4

4th 3.5

5th 4.8

6th 5.3

Reverse: 1.5

Tire Pressure: Front: 14 PSI

Rear: 10 PSI

Charging System: 3 Amps Battery

5 Amps Headlights

Battery: Amp/Hr: 28

Min. CCA: 230

Case Size: U1R

Blade Bolt Torque: 27-35 Ft. Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in main-

taining, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_,WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is re-

quired by law (Section 4442 of the Califor-

nia Public Resources Code). Other states

may have similar laws. Federal laws apply

on federal lands. A spark arrester for the

muffler is available through your nearest

Sears service center (See REPAIR PARTS

section of this manual).

REPAIR PROTECTION

AGREEMENTS

Congratulations on making a smart pur-

chase. Your new Craftsman_ product is

designed and manufactured for years of

dependable operation. But like all products,

itmay require repair from time to time. That's

when having a Repair Protection Agreement

can save you money and aggravation.

Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement

now and protect yourself from unexpected

hassle and expense.

Here's what's included in the Agreement:

• Expert service by our 12,000 profe-

sional repair specialists.

• Unlimited service and no charge for

parts and labor on all covered repairs.

• Product replacement if your covered

product can't be fixed.

• Discount of 10% from regular price of

service and service-related parts not

covered by the agreement; also, 10%

off regular price of preventive mainte-

nance check.

• Fast help by phone - phone support

from a Sears technician on products

requiring in-home repair, plus conve-

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Once you purchase the Agreement, a

simple phone call is all that it takes for you

to schedule service. You can call anytime

day or night, or schedule a service ap-

pointment online.

Sears has over 12,000 professional repair

specialists, who have access to over 4.5

million quality parts and accessories.

That's the kind of professionalism you can

count on to help prolong the life of your

new purchase for years to come. Purchase

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Some limitations and exclusions apply.

For prices and additional information

call 1-800-827-6655.

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Steering

Wheel Insert

Steering Wheel

(1) Hex Bolt 1/4-28 x 1-1/4

Steering Wheel

Adapter

(1) Locknut 1/2-20

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Locknut 1/4-28

_£ Steering

Extension

teering Shaft

Boot

Seat

(1)Washer

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

_(1) Knob

Keys

(2) Keys

For Future Use

Slope Sheet Video Cassette

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

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

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

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 3/4"wrench (1) Pliers

(2) 7/16" wrench (1) Utility knife

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means when you are in

the operating position (seated behind the

steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from carton.

2. Cut along dotted lines on all four pan-

els of carton. Remove end panels and

lay side panels flat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts or

cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in ex-

tension and lower shafts and install 1/4

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut se-

curely to 10-12 ft. Ibs torque.

2. Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

4. Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

5. Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

6. Assemble large flat washer, 1/2 hex

nut and tighten securely.

[_ _ Insert

_------ 1/2 Hex Nut

Large Flat

, Washer

Steering

Wheel

Boot

7Tabs

Shaft

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

8. Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolts are positioned over the

large slotted holes in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder

bolts in slots and pull seat towards rear

of tractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and as-

semble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat without moving its ad-

justed position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Seat I

Shoulder

Bolts

Flat Washer

Adjustment Knob

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised position.

NOTE: If this battery is put into service

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging instruc-

tions).

Seat

Terminal

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest po-

sition.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

5. Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starting, read, un-

derstand and follow all instructions in the

Operation section of this manual. Be sure

tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure

the area in front of tractor is clear of other

people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

3. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest posi-

tion.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move gear-

shift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set park-

ing brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

1. Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

2. Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

3. Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

,_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower.

Deflector

Shield

Mulcher

Plate

Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place.Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional grass

catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower hous-

ing should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts

in the Service and Adjustments section

of this manual. Verify that the belts are

routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

,/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).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

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

ping purposes, the tires were overin-

flated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor, pay

extra attention to the following important

items:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

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

lar unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe oper-

ating condition.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

R N H L I',,I

REVERSE NEUTRAL NIGH LOW CHOKE FAST SLOW IGNITION

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

LOCKED UNLOCKED

OVER TEMP FUEL OIL PRESSURE BATTERY REVERSE FORWARD

LIGHT

ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

MOWER HEIGHT MOWER LIFT

DANGER, KEEP HANDS

AND FEET AWAY

@@@@@

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

Failure to follow instructions

could result in serious injury or

death. The safety alert symbol

is used to identify safety inform-

ation about hazards which can

result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

DANGER indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,

will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,

might result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,

indicates a situation that could result in damage

to the tractor and/or engine.

HOT SURFACES indicates a hazard which,

._.. if not avoided, could result in death, serious injury

and/or property damage.

FIRE indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,

could result in death, serious injury and/or

property damage.

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

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

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

Ammeter

Attachment

Clutch Lever

Ignition Switch

Light Switch

Position

Lever

Plunger

Throttle/Choke

Control

-- Attachment

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Height

Adjustment

Brake Lever

Gearshift Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the

American National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other at-

tachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or

other attachments mounted to your tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

LIGHT SWITCH POSITION -Turns the

headlights on and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/

brake pedal into the brake position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

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.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way

down and hold.

2. Pull parking brake lever up and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in brake position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac-

tor secure.

Attachment Clutch Lever

Position

Thn

Choke --_

Control

inition Key

"Disengaged"

Position

/ Parking Brake

"Engaged"

Position

"Disengaged" "Brake" Lever

Position Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attachment

clutch lever to "DISENGAGED" position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal all the way down.

• 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 "STOP" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "STOP" will

cause the battery to discharge and go

dead.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_CAUTION.- Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal de-

pressed and gearshift lever in neutral

(N) position.

2. Move gearshift lever to desired po-

sition.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

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

sured from the ground to the blade tip with

the engine not running. These heights

are approximate and may vary depending

upon soil conditions, height of grass and

types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to approxi-

mately 2-1/2 inches during the cool season

and to over 3 inches during hot months.

For healthier and better looking lawns, mow

often and after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over

6 inches in height should be mowed

twice. Make the first cut relatively high;

the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground when

mower is at the desired cutting height in

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.

NOTE," Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in this section of manual).

2. With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be assem-

bled so they are slightly off the ground.

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

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

16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

3. Repeat for opposite side, installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel o_

Mounting \ _'_F_m._ __/_

Locknut _T/J/_L_ \y _

_,_.._m _Y Shoulder

3/8Washer" Bolt

GaugeWheel

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt

by the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.You must

remain fully and centrally positioned in the

seat to prevent the engine from hesitating

or cutting off when operating your equip-

ment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging at-

tachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

AI_,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Attachment /

Clutch Lever

Lever High Position

"Disengag

Position

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

,_WARNING: De net drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• De not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Toe heavy

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

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds, re-

move and read oil level. If necessary,

add oil until "FULl" mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See the

oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do

not overfill. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil

with gasoline. Purchase fuel in quan-

tities that can be used within 30 days to

assure fuel freshness.

_ICAUTION: Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spill or use gasoline

near an open flame.

IMPORTANT: When operating in temper-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

cold weather starting.

CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called

gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separa-

tion and formation of acids during storage.

Acidic gas can damage the fuel system

of an engine while in storage. To avoid

engine problems, the fuel system should

be emptied before storage of 30 days

or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

1. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged

position.

4. Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

5. 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, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try

again. If engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

6. When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

. 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)

6. When engine starts, leave throttle

control in choke position until engine

warms up and begins to run roughly.

Once rough running begins, imme-

diately move the throttle control to the

fast position. Engine warm-up may

take from several seconds to several

minutes (the colder the temperature,

the longer the warm-up).

. The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up period.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance

(see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and

below)

6. When engine starts, leave throttle

control in choke position until engine

warms up and begins to run roughly.

Once rough running begins, imme-

diately move the throttle control to the

fast position. Engine warm-up may

take from several seconds to several

minutes (the colder the temperature,

the longer the warm-up).

• The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up period.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance

(see "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

MOWING TIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has already been

cut. Have the cut area to the right of

the tractor. This will result in a more

even distribution of clippings and more

uniform cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and pos-

sible fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet.

Wet grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as

the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into

the grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ring action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried, the newly cut area will not be

exposed to direct sunlight.

• For best results, adjust the mower

cutting height so that the mower cuts

off only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy grass, re-

duce your width of cut on each pass and

mow slowly.

MAXI_

• Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to

the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

graining of the lawn.

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE _'__/_/_b_ F" SERVICE'E DATES

Check Brake Operation _

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

T Interlock Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners _ i_l#_

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _

Lubrication Chart _4

0 Check Batte_ Level

R Clean Batteryand Terminals

Check Transa×le Cooling

Check V_Belts

Check Engine Oil Level _

Change Engine Oil (with oil tilter) I_,_ V'

i_ Change Engine Oil (wilhoul oil filter) 1_1#2

. C,ean A,r Fil,er _:

G Clean Air Screen

i_ Inspecl Muffler/Spark Attester ll_

i_ Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _

Clean Engine Cooling Fins _

Replace Spark Plug _

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter I_

1 Change mo_ o_en when operating under _ he&t'_/load or

ir_ high ambier_t temperatures.

2 • Service more otter_ when obe_ttin_4 irl dirt'7 or du_¥ _ondition_

3 - HeplY.toeblades more often when mowing in sandy _il.

4 Not required it equipped wilh maintenance free batte_.

_ Tighten front _xle pivot bolt to 3_ ftlb_ m_irnum

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator

must maintain tractor as instructed in this

manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

At least once a season, check to see if

you should make any of the adjustments

described in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

• At least once a year you should replace

the spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and help

your engine run better and last longer.

Zerk

LUBRICATION CHART

¢#_Spindle

Zerk

_)Front Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

<_)Engine/

_Front Wheel

Bearing Zerk

/-\/

Pivots

(%)SAE30 or 10w30 Motor Oil

(_)Ger_eral Purpose Grease

(_)Refer to Maintenance "ENGINE" Section

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the

self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they

must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-

dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your trac-

tor does not function as described, repair

the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachement clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any at-

tempt by the operator to leave the seat

without first setting the parking brake

should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any at-

tempt by the operator to leave the seat

should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never op-

erate unless the operator is in the seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to al-

low access to blades.

2. Remove blade bolt, lock washer and

flat washer securing blade.

3. Install new or resharpened blade

with trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

4. Reassemble blade bolt, lock washer

and flat washer in exact order as

shown.

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

Lbs. torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is heat treated.

If bolt needs replacing, replace only with

approve bolt shown in the Repair Parts.

Mandrel As{embly

Trailing _--__BIo,_

Edge Up _"_i" Center _ _',,_

Flatwasher. - L

Lock__ \ Star

¢¢--Blade Bolt

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-

ening blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with

balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the

bolt or pin parallel with the ground. If

blade is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontal position. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

5/8" Bolt c Blade

Center Hole

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

1. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

2. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

3. Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

4. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

5. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND AD-

JUSTMENTS section of this manual).

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SG-SL.

Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, they will result in increased

oil consumption when used above 32°R

Check your engine oil level more frequent-

ly to avoid possible engine damage from

running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of op-

eration or at least once a year if the tractor

is not used for 50 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check the

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SG-SL.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove yellow cap from end of drain

valve and install the drain tube onto the

fitting.

Oil Drain VaIve

l" Drain

Tube

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing inward

slightly and turning counterclockwise.

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

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and lock the drain valve by pushing

inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tube and replace the

cap onto the end of the drain valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. For accurate reading,

tighten dipstick cap securely onto the

tube before removing dipstick. Keep oil

at "FULl" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Replace pre-cleaner after

every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

1. Pull up on air filter cover handle and

rotate towards engine.

2. Remove cover.

3. Carefully remove air filter cartridge and

pre-cleaner from base.

4. Clean base carefully to prevent debris

from falling into carburetor.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace

cartridge.

5. Place new pre-cleaner and cartridge

firmly in base.

6. Align tabs on cover with slots in blower

housing and replace cover.

7. Hook handle on cover and push down

on handle to close.

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deterio-

ration of the cartridge. Do not oil car-

tridge. Do not use pressurized air to clean

cartridge.

..... Handle

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and stub-

born dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

Debris may clog the engine's air cool-

ing system. Remove blower housing and

clean area shown to prevent overheating

and engine damage.

Air Screen

Clean out chaff and debris

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUG(S)

Replace spark plug(s) at the beginning

of each mowing season or after every

100 hours of operation, whichever occurs

first. Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

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IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbu-

retor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

_ Clamp

Clamp J xJ-_LJ"_i Filter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with auto-

motive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose or pressure washer to clean your

tractor unless the engine and transmis-

sion are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine or transmission will shorten the

useful life of your tractor. Use compressed

air or a leaf blower to remove grass,

leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY

SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

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

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

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

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

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

1. Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Roll belt off engine pulley.

4. Remove small retainer spring, and

remove clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5. Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out

of bracket.

6. Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

7. Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

8. Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring Into square hole in frame.

Small Retainer 5

Clutch

Small Retainer

Clutch Spring _..

Retainer S

Link

Housing

Retainer Springs

Both Sides)

Bracket

Large Retainer Spring

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

2. Slide mower under tractor with deflec-

tor shield to right side of tractor.

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4. Connect front links to mower deck and

secure with retainer springs.

5. Connect suspension arms to rear

deck brackets and secure with retainer

springs.

6. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket and secure with retainer spring.

7. Push clutch cable housing guide into

bracket, slide collar onto guide and

secure with large retainer spring.

8. Place flat washer and clutch spring on

idler pulley bolt and secure with small

retainer spring.

9. Install belt onto engine pulley.

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.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom edge Bottom edge of

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT," Deck must be level side-to

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

ment 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

that 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 trac-

tor. Measure distance "D" directly in front

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 loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

• When distance "D" is 1/8" to 1/2"

lower at front than rear, tighten nuts "P

against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut "P

from trunnion on both front links. Tighten

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

ber of turns. The two front links must

remain equal in length.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Both Front nks Should be uai in Length

Suspension Arm

Lift Link Nut_

Adjustment

Nut

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be re-

placed without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

manual).

2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

3. Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Work belt around both mandrel pulleys

and idler pulleys

2. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

3. Install mower (See "To Install Mower" in

this section of this manual).

Mandrel

Idler Pulleys

Pulley

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to

stop at highest speed in highest gear on a

level, dry concrete or paved surface, then

brake must be checked and adjusted.

TO CHECK BRAKE

1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or

paved surface, depress clutch/brake

pedal all the way down and engage

parking brake.

2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

The rear wheels must lock and skid when

you try to manually push the tractor for-

ward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake

needs to be adjusted or the pads need to

be replaced.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way

down and engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

3. If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen

jam nut and turn nut 'W' until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

4. Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust

if necessary. If stopping distance is

still greater than five (5) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Replace brake pads or contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Remove mower (See ''TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of manual).

NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt

and position of all belt guides and keepers.

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

3. Remove belt downward from around

engine pulley.

4. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

5. Remove belt from center span keeper

and pull belt away from tractor.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Carefully work new belt down between

transaxle belt keepers and onto the

input pulley.

2. Slide belt into the center span keeper.

3. Pull belt toward front of tractor and roll

around the top groove of engine pulley.

4. Install belt through stationary idler and

clutching idler.

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides and keepers.

6. Install mower (See "TO INSTALL

MOWER" in this section of manual).

Ciutchin

Center

_Span

Keeper

Stationary Idler

Transaxle

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-

TRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when

the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock

gate) position. The adjustment is preset

at the factory; however, if adjustment is

needed, proceed as follows:

1. Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels move

freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

2. Loosen ad ustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel.

3. Position the gear shift lever in the neu-

tral (N) position.

4. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

Neutral Lock Gate

Gearshift

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble with crossbars

horizontal. Tighten securely.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact a Sears or other qualified

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheels have a square key - Do not

lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel hub and axle. Insert

square key.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, purchase and

use tire sealant from Sears. Tire sealant

also prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle

Cover

Square Key;.C.:_;.__._.._'

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BAT-

TERY

_,WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-

erate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

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

TERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of

this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle

must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect one end of the RED cable

to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

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

24 against tractor chassis.

2. Connectoneendofthe BLACKcable

tothe NEGATIVE(-)terminal(C) of

fully chargedbattery.

3. Connecttheotherendofthe BLACK

cable(D) to goodchassisground,

awayfromfueltankand battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Weak or Dead Fully Charged

Battery Battery

REPLACING BATTERY

_,WARNING: De net short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

1. Lift seat pan to raised position.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

3. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

4. First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and

keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

Slide terminal cover over terminal

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining

hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

Positiv_

(Red)

Cable

TerrninaI

Cover /Keps

Nut"" Hex

Bolt

Negative (Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

4. When replacing hood, be sure to re-

connect the headlight wire connector.

Hood

Headlight Wire

Connector

Seat

Label

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devices and systems, which

are being done at the customers expense,

may be performed by any non-road engine

repair establishment or individual. Warranty

repairs must be performed by an authorized

engine manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tion. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position.

2. Check that holes 'W' in governor

control lever and hole in governor plate

line-up. If holes "A" are not aligned,

loosen clamp screw and move throttle

cable until holes are aligned. Tighten

clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

Governor Control Lever Governor

Plate

Clamp Cable

Screw

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

The carburetor has been preset 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 idle mixture valve in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix-

ture. Turning the idle mixture valve out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply

of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle

valve and the seat in carburetor may result

if screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

1. Air cleaner assembly must be assem-

bled to the carburetor when making

carburetor adjustments.

2. Be sure the throttle control cable is

adjusted properly (see above).

FINAL SETTING -

1. Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

2. Move throttle control lever to slow posi-

tion. With finger, rotate and hold throttle

lever against idle speed screw. Turn

idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

3. While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture

valve full travel clockwise then coun-

terclockwise until engine runs rough.

Turn valve to a point midway between

those two positions. Release throttle

lever.

ACCELERATION TEST -

4. Move throttle control lever from slow

to fast position. If engine hesitates or

dies, turn idle mixture valve out (coun-

terclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set

for proper engine speed. Overspeed-

ing the engine above the factory high

speed setting can be dangerous. If you

think the engine-governed high speed

needs adjusting, contact a Sears or other

qualified service center, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Idle S

Screw

Throttle

With Limiter

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

_,CAUTION: Never store the tractor

with gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for a

period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove

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

clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

• Empty the fuel tank by starting the en-

gine and letting it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or stor-

age container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the car-

buretor. Do not empty the gas tank and

carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignition key to "START" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois-

ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe which allows condensation to

form and will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM CAUSE ;ORRECTION

Will not start 1. Out of fuel. . Fill fuel tank.

" T

2. Engine not "CHOKED" 2. See TO STAR ENGINE"

properly, in Operation section.

3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

4. Bad spark plug. 4. Replace spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter. 5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter. 6. Replace fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel. 7. Empty fuel tank and carbure-

tot, refill tank with fresh gas-

oline and replace fuel filter.

8. Loose or damaged wiring. 8. Check all wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjustment. 9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

10. Engine valves out of 10. Contact a Sears or other

adjustment, qualified service center.

Hard to start 1. Dirty air filter. _ Clean/replace air filter.

2. Bad spark plug. 2. Replace spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter. 4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel. 5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment. 7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

8. Engine valves out of 8. Contact a Sears or other

adjustment, qualified service center.

Engine will not 1. Clutch/brake pedal not 1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.

turn over depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is engaged. 2. Disengage attachment clutch.

3. Weak or dead battery. 3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Blown fuse. 4. Replace fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals. 5. C_ean battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring. 6. Check all wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch. 7. Check/replace ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter. 8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

g. Faulty operator presence 9. Contact a Sears or ether

switch(as), qualified service center.

Engine clicks but 1. Weak or dead battery. 1. Recharge or replace battery.

will not start 2. Corroded battery terminals. 2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring. 3. Check all wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter. 4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

CAUSE

1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

PROBLEM

LOSSof power

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run when

operator leaves

seat with attach-

ment clutch

engaged

Poor CUt - uneven

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14.Carburetor out of adjustment

15. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

Throttle in "CHOKE" position. 2.

Build-up of grass, leaves 3.

and trash under mower.

Dirty air filter. 4.

Low oil level/dirty oil. 5.

Faulty spark plug. 6.

Worn, bent or loose blade. 1.

Mower deck not level. 2.

Buildup of grass, leaves, 3.

and trash under mower.

Bent blade mandrel. 4.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

_ORRECTION

1. Raise cutting height/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.

Empty fuel tank and refill tank

with fresh, clean gasoline.

Empty fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh gas-

oline and replace fuel filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14.See "To Adjust Carbureto¢'

in Service and Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected

contact Sears or other

qualified service center.

Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

Level mower deck.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:

See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center

PROBLEM

Mower blades will

not rotate

CAUSE

Poor grass

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

1. Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower drive

belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel•

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass•

4. Mower deck not level•

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade•

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower•

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10. Improper blades used.

•Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

1. Switch is "OFF".

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

3. Faulty light switch•

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

CORRECTION

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley•

4. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing•

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure•

6. Replace/sharpen blade•

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10. Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes•

1. Turn switch "ON".

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

3. Check/replace light switch•

4. Check wiring and connections.

5. Replace fuse.

Battery will not

charge

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections•

3. Faulty regulator

(if so equipped)•

4. Faulty alternator•

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connections•

3. Replace regulator•

4. Replace alternator.

Engine "backfires" 1. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle control to

when turning set at "SLOW" position for "SLOW" position and allow

engine "OFF" 30 seconds before stopping to idle for 30 seconds before

engine• stopping engine.

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

SCHEMATIC

BATTERY

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT _'MAKE _'

OFF M+G+A1 NONE

_UN/LIGI IT B+A1 ,&2-L

RUN B÷A1 NONE

START B+S+A1 NONE

L J

CLUTCH/BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

(OPTIONAL)

FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID

(IF SO EQUIPPED)

SOLENOID

i i

TI_

STARTER

IGNITION

UNIT

SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

11v SPARK

_) LUGGAP

] (2 PLUGS ON

TWIN GYL. ENGINES)

HEADLIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED, AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM, AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE; IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNiT THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING,

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20 une x 3/4

8 176689 Box Battery

16 176138 Switch, Interlock

2I 183759 Harness Asm Light Wi4152j

22 4152J Bulb Light #I I56

24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga. 11" red

25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga. w/16 wire red

26 175I 58 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex I/4-20 une

28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga, 12" black

29 121305X Switch Plunger Normal Op Gray

30 175566 Switch Ign

33 140403 Key Ign

40 179720 Harness Ign

4I 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin He×1/4-2O unc x l/2

42 131563 Cover Terminal Red

43 178861 Solenoid

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

52 14I 940 Protection Wire Loop

90 180449 Cover Terminal

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

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2O8

2O9

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

139976

17490508

175710

174714

72140606

154798

STD541437

158112

17490620

175702

186689

175582

156524

I 174619 Chassis

2 176554 Drawbar

5 155272 Bumper Hood/Dash

9 187846X813 Dash

I0 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-I6x3/4

11 174996 Panel, Dash, LH.

I3 172105X810 Panel, Dash, R.H.

I4 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x I/2

17 185682X613 Hood Assembly

I8 184921 Bumper Hood

26 STD541437 Nut

28 184247 Grille/Lens Asm.

38 188578X613 FendtFtrest

3I Bracket, Fender Support

37 SerewThdrol 5/16-I8× 1/2

38 Pivot Bracket Assembly. Rear

39 Bracket Pivot Laser Lt

60 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unc x 1

64 Dash Lower STLT

74 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 unc

1I4 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930

1I5 Screw 3/8-I 6 × 1-1/4

I42 Plate Reinforcement STLT

I43 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

I44 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

I45 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

I59 155123)(428 Cupholder Stir Black

206 170165 Bolt Shoulder 5/I6-18TT

207 17670508 SerewThdrolS/16-18×1/2Tytt

208 17670608 SerewThdro13i8-16 x I/2

209 17000612 SerewHexwshTodr.3/8-16×3/4

211 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

212 184248 Insert Lens Reflective

258 184245X599 Lens RH

259 184246X599 Lens LH

260 184250)(428 Cover Lens

261 184258X428 Insert Grille

278 1916I I Screw #10 × 3/4 Single Lead - He;<

- - 187801 Plug Dome Plastic

- - 5479J Plug Button

NOTE: All _mponent dimensions given in US. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

_OUIvOOelV_ 7"RACTO'_'"_O0_L NU,_g_._,e1"_°2'_3'_Sl

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I Transaxle (See Breakdown) 63

Peerless 206-545C 64

2 146682 Spring, Return, Brake 65

3 123666X Pulley. Transaxle 66

4 12000028 Ring, Retainer 69

5 121520X Strap, Torque 70

6 17000512 Screw 5/I6-18 x 3/4 74

8 165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 75

I0 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 76

11 10570IX Washer, Shift Plate 77

I3 74550412 Bolt I/4-28 unf W/Patch Gr. 8 78

I4 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 79

I5 74490544 Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/I6-18 Gr. 5 80

I6 STD54143I Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18 unc 81

I8 STD523710 Bolt FinHex3i8-16uocx1 Gr. 5 82

I9 STD541437 Nut 83

2I 106933X Knob 84

22 130804 Rod, Brake 85

24 STD541237 Nut 89

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 96

26 STD551037 Washer 112

27 STD561210 Pin 113

28 175765 Rod, Parking Brake 116

29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 120

30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 150

32 STD523107 Bolt 15I

34 175578 Shaft Assembly. Foot Pedal 156

35 120183X Bearing Nylon 158

36 STD551062 Washer 159

37 STD571810 Roll Pin 16I

38 179114 Pulley. Composite, Flat 162

39 74760648 Bolt 163

4I 175556 Keeper, Belt Idler 164

47 127783 Pulley. Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 165

48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 166

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 168

50 72I 10612 Bolt 169

5I STD541437 Nut Crown Lock3/8-16 uoc 170

52 STD54143I Nut Crown Lock 5/16-I8 uric 197

53 1057IOX Link, Clutch 198

55 105709X Spring, Clutch Return 202

56 17060620 Screw 3/8-I6 x 1-I/4 212

57 130801 V-Belt, Ground Drive

59 169691 Keeper, Belt Center Span

6I 17120614 Screw 3/8-I6 x .875

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

175410 Pulley, Engine

173937 Bolt Hex 7/I6-20 x 4 Gr. 5-1.5 Thr.

STD551143 Washer

154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine, FOOlProof

142432 Screw Hex Wsh Hi-Lo I/4 x I/2 uric

134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt, R.H.

137057 Spacer, Axle

I21749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x I6 Ga.

STD581075 E-Ring

I23583X Key. Square 2.0 x .I845/1865

I21748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga

STD580025 Key Woodruff

I45090 Arm, Shift

I65592 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20

I65711 Spring, Torsion

19171216 Washer 17/32x3/4x16Ga.

166231 Link Transaxle

I50360 Nut, Nyloek

I88310X428 C_nsole, Shift, STLT

STD624003 Retainer Spring 1

19091210

I27285X

72140608

73900600

175456

19133210

166002

165589

183900

72140406

73680400

74780416

19091210

165623

17490510

165492

165580

178394

169613

169593

72110614

145212

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x I OGa.

Strap Torque 90 Degrees

Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1

Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 uric

Spacer Retainer

Washer I3/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1I25

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Shift

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

Nut Crownloek 1/4-20 une

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

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

Bracket Pivot Lever

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

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-I 8 x .56I

Plate Fastening Lt

Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear

Nyliner Snap-In 5/8 ID

Washer Nyliner 7/8 ID x .I05 Hd

Bolt Cam SH 3/8-I6 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5

Nut Hex Flange Lock

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

I inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

STEERING ASSEMBLY

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J 6{I

steerir]g pl,lt 47

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

184706

169840

169839

6266H

121748X

12000029

175121

STD55II37

73940800

136518

145212

180641

126847X

19131416

17000612

STD561210

130465

155099

152927

184704)(428 Steering Wheel

Axle Assembly

Spindle Assembly, L.H

Spindle Assembly, RH.

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

Ring, Klip

Draglink

Washer, Lock

Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut, Hex Flange Lock

Shaft AssembIz Steering

Bushing Link, Drag

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Screw 3/8-I6 x 3/4

Pin C_tter

Rod, Tie

Bushing Steering

Screw

159946)(428 Insert, Steering Wheel

19182411 Washer 9/I6x1-1/21I

STD541537 Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 unf

159945 Adaptor Steering Wheel

145054)(428 Boot, Steering Shaft

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

180640 Extension Shaft Steering

184946X505 Cap, Spindle

73540400

71130420

160367

72110618

169827

175146

169835

173966

175118

175553

Nut Crownlook I/4-28

Bolt Hex I/4-28 unf x I-I/4 Gr. 8

Spacer Brace Axle

Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16x2-I/4

Axle, Brace

Steering Asm.

Bracket Susp. Chassis Front

Washer Flat

Bolt ShooIder 7/I 6-20 une

Clip Steering

NOTE: All oomponent dimensions given in US. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

ENGINE

40 33

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

engine-bs,1 oy117

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 170545X505 Control, Throttle/Choke 33 I23487X

2 17720408 Screw, He× Head, Thread 37 I37040

Cutting I/4-20 × 1/2 38 181654

3 Engine, B&S Model 40 I24028X

31H777-0297-EI (See Breakdown) 44 17670412

4 137352 Muffler

13 16529I Gasket 45 17000612

14 146456 Tube Drain Oil Easy 46 19091416

16 STD551237 Washer 72 183906

23 169837 Shield BrniDbr Guard 78 17060620

29 137180 Arrestor, Spark 81 73510400

3I 184900 Tank, Fuel NOTE:

32 140527 Cap Assembly, Fuel

DESCRIPTION

Clamp, Hose

Line, Fuel

Plug Drain Oil Easy

Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line

Screw, Hex Washer Head,

Thd., Roll I/4-20 × 3/4

Screw Hxwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

Washer 9/32 × 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Screw Socket Head 5/16-I 8 × 1

Screw 3/8-16 x I-I/4

Nut Keps He× 1/4-20 unc

All component dimensions given in U.S inches

1inch =254 mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

lift-rh 1piece_3

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159468 Washer Asm Inner Spring

W/Plunger

2 15947I Shaft Asm. Lift

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring If5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1x21 Ga.

6 120183X Bearing Nylong

7 12563IX Grip Handle Fluted

8 122365X Button Plunger Read

11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH.

12 139868 Link Asm LiftR.H

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 STD824008 Retainer Spring

15 173288 Link Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-I3 une

17 175689 Trunnion BIk Zinc

18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-I3 uric

19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 I63552 Retainer Spring

31 169865 Bearing, Pvt Lift

32 73540600 Nut Crownloek 3/8-24

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

SEAT ASSEMBLY

/ j i

I I

I i

I I

_....--- 16

17 12

_e_! I!,knob 9

/z _/ i _ fJz

_ _ _ / _ /_ i[_J /jr j

_ I_:_ _

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KEY PART

NO. NO.

I 180597

2 180188

3 71110616

4 19131610

5 145008

8 STD541437

7 12418IX

8 17000616

9 19131614

I0 180188

II 188389

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk)

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-18 unc × 1

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 × 10 Ga.

Clip Push In Hinged

Nut He;<Lock w/Ins 3/8-I6 unc

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi

Screw 3/8-I6 × 1

Washer 13/32 x I × I4 Ga.

Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

Knob Seat Adj Wingnut

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

12 I21246X

13 I21248X

14 72050412

15 134300

16 I21250X

17 I23976X

21 171852

Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk I/4-20 x I-I/2

Spacer Split 28 x 98 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt

Nut Lock I/4 Lge Fig Gr, 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-I 8 unc-2A

STD541431 Nut Be;<Lock w/Ins 5/16-18

19171912 Washer I7/32 × 1-3/I 8 ;(12 Ga.

NOTE: All _mponent dimensions given in US. inches

I inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

DECALS

I8 13 6

3 1I

2 I3 10

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156368

2 188958

3 188280

4 186281

5 138047

6 133644

7 183794

8 172331

9 188282

10 156439

1I 188283

12 146048

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Decal, Oper. Instr. 13 183827

Decal, Replacement 14 I60396

Decal, Hood, RH. 15 179128

Decal, Hood, LH. 18 164065

Decal, Battery 20 149516

Decal, Customer Maintenance - - I38311

Decal, HP Engine - - I84310X428

Decal, Mower Srs - - I84311X428

Decal, Fender - - I92020

Decal, Fender Danger - - 192021

Decal, Hood Side

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

Decal, Dash Panel

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal, Deck B 42'

Decal, Steering

Decal, Battery DngriPsn Eng

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad Footrest RH STLT

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS &TIRES

2 _ 5,8

4,10

whee 1

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap Value Tire

2 85139 Stem Value

3 I06222X Tire F Ts 15 × 8 0 - 8 Service

4 59904 Tube Inner Front #35060

5 I06732X624 Rim Asm 8" front Service

6 278H Fitting Grease

7 9040H Bearing Flange

8 I06108X624 Rim Asm 8" rear Service

9 I22082X Tire R Ts 20 × 10-8 Service

10 7152J Tube Rear 9 5 × 8 Service

11 I04757X428 Cap Axle BIk I 50xl 00

- - I44334 Sealant, Tire (I0 oz. tube)

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

1inch = 254 mm

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MOWER DECK

" 142

i147

106"_ 102 103 105

102 _'

_116 113

117 _

119 118_

19F 21

42 D man-_-path stir 3

13_

10_ ,_11

9_ 8_

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165892

2 STD533107

3 138017

4 165460

5 STD824008

6 178024

8 850857

9 STD55II37

10 140296

1I 134149

-- 139775

-- 138971

13 137645

14 128774

15 118485X

18 174493

18 72140505

19 132827

28 159778

2I STD541431

23 177563

24 105304X

25 123713X

28 118452X

27 130968)(428

28 19111816

29 131491

30 173984

3I 129963

32 153535

3,3 178342

34 72110612

38 131494

37 STD551837

48 STD541437

44 148088

45 STD824003

48 137729

48 133944

52 139888

53 184907

54 178515

55 155048

56 165723

Mower Deck Assembly, 42'

Bolt

Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, Front

Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck

Retainer Spring

Bar Sway Deck

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

Washer, Lock

Washer, Hardened

(The following blades are available)

Blade, 42" Mulching Std

(For mulching mowers only)

Blade, 42" Mulching Premium

(For better wear when mulching)

Blade, 42" Hi-Litt

(For bagging or discharging)

Shaft AssembIz Mandrel, Vented

Housing, Mandrel, Vented

Bearing Ball, Mandrel

Stripper, Vented Mower Deck

Bolt, Carriage 5/I 6- I8 x 5/8

Bolt, Shoulder

Battle, Vortex

Nut Crownlock 5/16-I 8 unc

Bracket, Deflector

Cap, Sleeve

Spring, Torsion, Deflector

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector

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

Rod Hinge

Screw Thdrol Washer Head

Washer, Spacer

Pulley. Mandrel

Nut, Toploek, Flanged

Bolt Cam Sh 3/8-16 x I-I/2 Gr 5

Pulley. Idler, Flat

Washer 13/32 x I3/18 x I6 Ga

Nut Crownlock 3/8-18 Unc

Guard, Mandrel, LH.

Retainer

Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20x5/8

Washer, Hardened

Bolt, Shoulder 5/I6-18 unc

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

59 141043

67 184939

68 144959

92 STD541437

10I 136420

102 71081010

103 19081218

104 STD551110

105 160793

108 2029J

11I 179292

112 179293

113 17080510

118 4898H

117 165746

118 73930600

119 19121414

129 19131312

130 STD523710

13I STD533710

142 165890

143 157109

144 158634

145 165888

148 171977

147 131335

148 169022

149 165898

150 19091218

152 169676

158 17720408

159 72140614

184 19131410

185 188234

-- 130794

-- 169583

Guard, TUV Idler

Knob Custom Oval

V-Belt

Nut

Mulcher Cover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bracket Gauge Wheel Lh

Bracket Gauge Wheel Rh

Screw 5/16-18 Unc

Bolt Shoulder

Wheel Gauge Std

Nut Centerlock 3/8-18 Unc

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 4 Ga.

Washer I3/32 x 13/I6 x 12 Ga.

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-I6 une x I Gr. 5

Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 unex 1

Arm Spring Brake Mower

Bracket Arm idler 42"

Keeper Belt 42' Clutch Cable

Pulley idler Flat

Bolt Carriage Idler

Spring Extension

Spring Return idler

Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x I 8 Ga.

Cable Clutch 42 In

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x I/2

Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-18 unc x 3/4

Washer I3/32 x 7/8 x I0 Ga.

Head Asm. Cable Clutch

Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Housing, Shaft and Shaft

Hardware Only - Pulley Not

Included)

Replacement Mower, Complete

(Std. Deck-Order separately mul-

chef cover and gauge wheel

components key nos I01 - I06

and 116 - 119)

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

I inch = 254 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

157

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever

2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8_ 42 792073A Screw I/4 - 20 × 1-1/4'

3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A Screw I/4 - 20 × 2 I/4'

4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075 Locknut 5 / I6 - 24

5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025 Brake Pad Holder

6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786066 Spacer 2625 × 1.0

6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 46 786086 Brake Lever Bracket

7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 47 774690 Axle (1I-I5 / I6 _ Long)

8 792180 Shift Key 48 774691 Axle (16 - 1/ 2 long)

8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 49 778356 Spur Gear (29 teeth)

9 784352 Shift Collar 50 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 51 778354 Spur Gear (23 teeth)

11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352 Spur Gear (I9 teeth)

12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (I3 teeth) 53 778350 Spur Gear (I6 teeth)

13 778368 Bevel Gear (I3 teeth) (Include I4) 54 778346 Spur Gear (I5 teeth)

14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 56 778355 Spur Gear (I 1 teeth)

(include. 13) 57 778337 Spur Gear (I3 teeth)

15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 58 778353 Spur Gear (I 7 teeth)

17 786188 Drive Pin 59 778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth)

18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 60 778349 Spur Gear (24 teeth)

20 792077A Ball 5/16°dia 61 778345 Spur Gear (25 teeth)

2I 792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8' 65 780189 Flat Washer 563 ID × .062W

22 792079 Spring .310 OD x 625 L 66 776422 Input Shaft

25 792073A Screw I/4 - 20 x 1-I/4 67 776396 Shitter & Brake Shaft

25A 792177 Screw I/4-20 × 1-3/8 69 792170 Retaining Ring

26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 70 786187 Spacer .890

27 792035 Retaining Ring 71 788069 Square Cut Ring

28 788040 Retaining Ring 71B 788092 "O' Ring

29 780072 Thrust Washer .627 ID x 031W 76 780090 Flat Washer 1.128 ID x 058W

29A 780160 Thrust Washer .762 ID x 031W 77 788078A Inverted Retaining Ring

29B 780051 Thrust Washer .762 ID x .031W 79 792144 Spring 430 OD × .5000 L

29C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer 632 82 778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & I3 teeth)

30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 ID × 032W 83 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

3I 780001 Flat Washer .750 ID x 056W 85 792154 Oil Fill Plug

(Use As Needed) 87 788089A Oil Seal 9 / 16_

3IA 780195 Flat Washer .750 ID x 062W 150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTVSilicone

32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8 157 788088A Oil Seal 3/4'

34 780194 Bushing .563 180 730229A Gear Oil 80WSO

35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5/ 8' ID 900 794712 Replacement MST - 206-545C

35A 780197 Flanged Bushing.751 Transaxle

36 790075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S inches

39 786026 Dowel Pin 1 inch = 254 mm

40 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x 059W

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1

1 1330REPAIRMANUAL I 307_

_329 REPLACEMENT ENGINE I

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

20@ _,70

524 _ 8420

865

943 o

1022

741_,_

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584_ _'

1264 I_

7581 1270

1019 LABEL KIT ]

[ 1058 OWNER'S MANUAL

11056 EMISSION LABEL I

]

750 •

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1

1022

914

102

559

54_

_,54@

6_9_

1095 VA/_,fEGASK_I SET

917 0 1022

9r,.8 _

1119_

265

803_ 310_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1

276 @

950

231

127

118

1127

127A

276A@

947A@

1266A_

1266_

527_

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

5_ ,_7_ 275_

95A

104A

105A

121ACARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

o170

634A --_

127AO

957A @

o®

1265A_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,273751

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 697174 Cylinder Assembly 108 890577 _ Seatqnlet

2 399265 Kit-BushfncjSsal (Magneto Side) 108 890464 VsMe_Cheke (Manual Choke)

3 391086 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 1OSA 896419 VsMe_Ohoke (Nikki)

4 697188 Sump-Engine 117 894352 _ Jet Main (Standard)

5 698147 Head-Cylinder 117A 899457 _ Jet Main (Standard) (Nikk O

7 699168 ,+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 118 897228 Jet Main (Nigh Altitude)

9 697109 • Gasket-Breather 118A 899458 Jet Main (Nigh Altitude) {Nikk O

11 697113 Tube-Breather 121 897241 Kit_Carbu retor Overhaul

12 697110 • Gasket-Crankcase 121A 899521 Kit_Carburetor Overhaul (Nikki)

13 690360 Screw (Cylinder Head} 125 898445 Carburetor

15 690946 Plug-Oil Drain 125A Carburetor (For Complete

16 697127 Crankshaft Carburetor, Service with 698445)

20 690947 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 127 895006 Flug_We/ch

22 692125 Screw (Crankcase CoveriSump} 127A 890727 _ Flug_We/ch (Nfkki)

23 693557 Flywheel 130 891750 VsMe_Thro61e

24 222698 Key- F/'_'heel 13OA 899500 Vslve_Thro61e (Nfkki)

25 699052 Piston Assembly {Standard) 131 494379 Kit_Throftis Shaft

699054 Piston Assembly {,020' Oversize) 131A 899501 Nit-Throttle Shaft {Nikkf}

26 699051 Ring Set {Standard) 133 494381 Float_Carburetor

697559 Ring Set {.O2O' Oversize) 133A 894914 Float_Carburstor {Nikk O

27 698469 Lock-Piston Pin 135 898780 Tubs Fuel Transfer

28 697099 Pin-Piston 137 281165 _:_ Gaeket_Float Bowl

29 697126 Rod-Connecting {Standard) 137A 698781 _ Gaeket_Float Bowl (Nikki)

697263 Rod-Connecting {,O2O Undersize) 141 495097 Kit_Choke Shaft {Manual Choke}

32 692852 Screw (Connecting Rod} 141A 898778 Kit_Choke Shaft {Nikk;}

33 695760 Valve-Exhaust 142 897140 _ Nozzle_Cerbu retor

34 695761 Valve-Intake 146 891639 Key-Timing

35 691279 Spring-Valve (Intake) 187 897098 Line Fuel

36 691279 Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 188 891693 Screw (Control Bracket)

37 697108 Guard-Flywheel 192 891986 Adjuster- Rocker Arm

40 691752 Retainer-Valve 202 891841 Link_Mechanicel Governor

43 691968 Slingsr-Governor/Oi/ 209 892208 Spring-Governor

45 690564 Tappet-valve 218 891840 Link_Choke

46 698492 Camshaft 222 894042 Etracket_Oontro/

48 697762 Short Block 227 891374 Lsvsr_Governor Control

50 690193 Manibld-lntake 231 891638 Screw (Choke VaMe)

51 692137 ,_+ Gasket-Intake 232 891842 Spring-Governor

53 690227 Stud {Carburetor) 238 891843 Gep_VaMe

54 691148 Screw (Intake Manifold} 240 394358 Filter_Fuel

73 697133 Screen-Rotating 265 891024 Clamp Casing

74 697897 Screw (Rotating Screen} 267 896134 Screw (Casing Clamp)

78 691003 Screw (Flywheel Guard) 278 892256 _:_ Waehsr_Sealing

89 690283 Plug-Oil 276A 896410 Waeher_Sealing

93 690602 _ Bushing-Throttle Shaft 304 897783 Nousfng_Etlower

94 498030 Kit-Idle Mixture 305 897102 Screw (Blower Housing)

94A 695425 Kit-Idle Mf×ture {Nikki} 305A 897103 Screw (Blower Housing)

95 691636 Screw (Throttle Valve) 308 897107 Shield_Cylinder

95A 690718 _ Screw (Throttle Valve (Nikki) 307 891003 Screw (Cylinder Shield)

98 495800 Kit-Idle Speed

98A 695408 Kit-Idle Speed (Nfkkf} • Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No. 358

104 690525 _ Pin-Float Hinge _ Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit Key, NO. 121

104A 694918 _ Pin-Float Hinge (Nfkkf} $ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No. 977

105 231855 _ valve-Flout Needle + Included in Valve Gasket Set Key. NO, 1095

105A 696136 _ Valve-Float Needle {Nikki}

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S, inches 1

inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.273751

BRIGGS ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 31H777,TYPE NUMBER 0297-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

309 693551 Motor-Starter 866 696966 .+ Seal-Valve

316 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor)

311 497606 Brush Set 914 890960 Screw (Rocker Cover)

333 495659 Armature-Magneto 943 890689 • Seaf-O Ring (Oil Pump Cover)

334 691061 Screw (Magneto Armature) 947 694393 Solenoid-Fuel

337 691043 Plug-Spark 947A 695423 Solenoid-Fuel (Nikki)

356 697191 CAsket Set-Engine 960 691667 Screw (Float Bowl)

363 19203 Flywheel Puller 965 499613 Cover-Oil Pump

383 69638 Wrench-Spark Plug 967 697015 Filter-Pro Cleaner

404 691691 Washer (Governer Crank) 966 697446 Cover-Air Cleaner

431 697122 Elbow-intake 975 495933 Bowl-Float

445 697634 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 975A 699602 Bowl-Float (Nfkk;)

462 691261 Washer (Starter Cable) 977 690192 Gasket SeHCarburetor

474 696459 Alternator 987 691326 O Seal-Throttle Shaft

503 691532 Strap-Starter

505 691251 Nut {Go_rnor Control Lever) 987A 698777 O Seal-Throttle Shaft (Nikki)

510 693699 Drive-Starter 1005 897111 Fan-Fl_rwheel

513 692024 Clutch-Drive 1017 690770 Screen-Oil Pump

523 697086 Dipstick 1019 698814 Kit-Label

524 691032 * SeabDJpstick Tube 1022 272475 .+ Gasket-Rocker Cover

525 697164 Tube-Dipstick 1023 692492 Cover-Rocker Arm

527 698467 Clamp-Tube 1024 499054 Pump-Oil

544 692034 Starter-Armature 1026 692003 Rod-Push (Intake)

552 697144 Bushing-Governor Crank ...... 692011 Rod-Push (Exhaust)

559 693675 Screw (Remote Choke Stop) 1927 492932 Filter-Oil

562 691119 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 1029 691761 Arm-Rocker

579 691029 Nut {Starter Cable) 1034 690822 Guide-Push Rod

584 697112 Co_r-Breatber Passage

601 95162 Clamp-Hose 1935 693784 Shaff-Fump

614 691620 Pin-Cetter 1036 695700 Label-Emission

616 692012 Crank-Gov_rner 1040 896366 Plate-Trim

617 692136 f_ • SeabO Ring (Intake Meni_ld) 1044 696139 Screw (Flywheel)

634 690801 f_ Sprint'Seal Assembly (Manual Choke) 1051 691265 Ring-Retaining

634A 698779 f_ Spring/Seal Assembly {Nikki) 1058 275036 Owner's Manual

635 691909 E_ot-Spark Plug 1059 696616 Kit-Screw/Washer

643 697417 Retainer-Air Filter 1970 690372 Screw (Flywheel Fan)

654 690956 Nut (Carburetor) 1090 691293 Retainer-Brush

684 697167 Sor_ (Breather Passage Cover) 1091 691333 Cap-Limfter

691 692407 * SeabGov_rnor Sha6 1095 690190 Gasket SeHValve

692 690572 Spring-De4ent

697 690372 Scr_ (Drive Cap) 1119 691183 Screw (Alternator)

716 690959 Pin-Locating 1127 695407 Screw-Float Bow/

729 691224 Clip-Wire 1263 697124 Reed-Breather

741 697126 Gear-Timing 1264 697104 Screw (Breather Reed)

750 691033 Screw (Oil Pump Cover) 1265 697125 Support-Blower Housing

757 697607 Link-Counterweight 1266 691917 .O Sea/-O Ring (Intake Elbow)

758 697134 Counterweight 1266A 697123 O Seaf-O Ring (Intake Elbow)

759 697392 Pin-Counterweight 1267 697662 Latch-Blower Housing

763 693713 Gear-Pinion 1270 697166 Plug-AVS Counterweight

769 698329 Harness-Wiring 1279 690960 Screw (Blower Housing Support)

797 693167 Nut [Brush Retainer) 1329 31H777-0202 Replacement Engine

801 691263 Cap-Driv_ 1330 272147 Repair Manual

802 691266 Cap-End

803 693757 Housing+Startar

636 691095 Stud (Rocker Arm) * included in Engine Gasket Set Key. NO. 358

842 691031 * SeabO Ring (Dipstick Tube) _ Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key. No 121

847 697611 Dipstick/Tube Assembly _ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set Key. No, 977

651 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug + Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No 1095

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US, inches 1

inch = 25,4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and

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

slopes greater than 15 degrees. Make turns gradually to prevent

tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme caution when

changing direction on slopes.

1. Fold this page along dotted line indicated above.

2. Hold page before you so that its left edge is vertically parallel to a tree

trunk or other upright structure.

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

4. Compare the angle of the fold with the slope of the hill.

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