Craftsman 917271635 Lawn Tractor User Manual

Qwner's Manual

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16.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271 635

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

This product has a low emission engine which operates

differently from previously built engines. Before you start the

engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance Schedule ....................... 17

Maintenance ........................................ 17

Service and Adjustments ..................... 21

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

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

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

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

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

material or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning your

Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty

service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this

product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

• 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,

electrical 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 the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained 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 thirty (30) days of its

purchase date.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes. A product is "used for

commercial purpose" if is used for any purpose other than single family household

dwellings or in usage where profit is made.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty

service is available free of charge by returning your Craftsman riding equipment to

your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip

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

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER OR TO SCHEDULE IN-HOME

WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME

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

may vary from state to state.

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

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

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

serious injuryor death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely

necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a large

percentage of riding mower-related

injuries. These operators should

evaluate their ability to operate the riding

mower safely enough to protect them-

selves 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. De

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 re-

sult in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution. If you cannot back up

the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not

mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

° Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommenda-

tions 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 necessary,

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

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

° Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

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

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• _ever make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components aresubject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other • Be alert and turn machine off if children

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.

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 neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

_Look for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

,_CAUTION: In order to prevent acci-

dental starting when setting up, transport-

ing, adjusting or making repairs, always

disconnect spark plug wire and place

wire where it cannot contact spark plug.

_CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

_(_CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommendedby 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

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessones 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.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25

CAPACITY UNLEADED

_,ND TYPE: REGULAR

31LTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

API-SF - SJ): SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

3.0 PINTS

CHAMPION RC12YC

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG:

GAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED (MPH):

FORWARD: 1ST 1.1

2ND 1.4

3RD 2.2

4TH 3.4

5TH 4.3

6TH 5.5

REVERSE: 1.7

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 12PSI

CHARGING 3AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190

CASESIZE:U1R

BLADE BOLTTORQUE: 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".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

•(_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is

used, it should be maintained in effective

working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears service

center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Steering

•Wheel Insert

Steering Wheel

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1)HexBolt 5/16-18x 1-1/4 (1)Locknut 5/16-18_ (1)Lockwasher 3/8

[[[[[_ll[_SteeringWheel Jv j Steering

/ / / Extension

Adapter / / J Steering Shaft

_...,../_ Boot

Seat

(1) Washer

@ 17/32 x1-3/16 x12 Gauge

_(1) Knob

Keys

(2) Keys

For Future Use

Slope Sheet

Video Cassette

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

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

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

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

(2) 1/2"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 cartons from carton.

2. Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of carton, and lay

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

steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut

securely to 18-22 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, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

8. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

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

instructions).

Seat

Battery

Door

Terminal

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 bolt is positioned over large

slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat

towards rear of tractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble 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

adjusted position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Seat Pan_

Bolt

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 ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

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)

_)AWARNING: Before starting, read

understand and fo ow a l 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

position.

6. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

8. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

10.Turn ignition key to "OFF" 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.

Deflector

Shield

Mulcher

Plate

Latch

,_W Hooks

_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold

shield when attaching mulcher plate and

allow it to rest on plate while in opera-

tion.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store

in a safe place. Your mower is now ready

for discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

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

replacing 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

tractor, 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 OPERATEAND ENJOY

YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO

ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST

PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION

FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEWTHE 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

tightened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS.:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

I- _1

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE UGHTS ON OVIRTEMP I

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED

®SI

PARKING BRAKE

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER. KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Switch

Lift

Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Height

Adjustment

ticator

Parking 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

attachments 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 - 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 into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

2. Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in "BRAKE"

position. Make sure parking brake will

hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch Lever

"Engaged Position

nition Key

,"Disengaged"

Throttle/ / ' Position

Choke--..._ Brake

Control _ "Engaged"

Clutch/ _

Brake \ Position

Ge_ rshift

Lever

,, • \.... BI

D_sengaged""

Position Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "OFF" will

cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE; Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_CAUTION" Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

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

depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

2. Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

3. Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The 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

measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soi! conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO 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.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

_,LCAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Attachment

Clutch Lever Attachemnt

"Enga!

Position Position

"Disengaged"

Position

Low

Position

- •

j i ii_ _ Deflector

/ / ,lj_ Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATTACH-

MENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

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

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

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,

remove and read oil level. If neces-

sary, add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.

_WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fue! 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.

_CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the firsttime or if

the engine has runout 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 "DISEN-

GAGED" 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, allow engine to

run with the throttle control in the

choke position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to

fast position. This may require an

engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depend-

ing on the temperature.

• The attachments can also be used

during 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

'q-O 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 been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making left hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the

second to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as

the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

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MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine

(blade) speed as this will provide the

best recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the

early afternoon. At this time the grass

has dried and the newly cut area will

not be exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower

cutting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpendicu-

lar 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.

1/3"

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ./___/':/'_'_//_ _/i_'_e,'f"

FILL IN DATES _£

REGULAR SERVICE _:

As COMPLET

DATES

Check Brake Operation _1_ _1_

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

T Interlock Systems I_

a Check for Loose Fasteners I1_ 1_7 I_

A Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades i4

i T Lubrication Chart I_

0 Check Battery Level

a Clean Battery and Terminals I_

Check Transaxle Cooling If

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s

A0just Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension I_s

Check Engine Oil Level I_ I_'

Change Engine Oi1 I1_123 I_

E Clean Air Filter

N Clean Air Screen

G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester I_

NI Oil Filter (If

Replace equipped)

E Clean Engine Cooling Fins 1_2

Replace Spark Plug I_' I_

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2

Replace Fuel Filter I1_

1 - Change mole oflen when operahng under a heavy load or in high a mb4ent temperatures 5 - If equipped with adjustable system

2 - Sefvice more elten when operating in dirly or dusty COn(tllions 6 Nol required ii equipped wJlh maintellarlce.lree battery

3 II equipped wilh oil fl_ter change oil every 50 hours 7 • Tighten Iionl axle pivot bolt to 35 It -Ibs maximum

4 Replace blades more ellen when mowing in sandy SOd DO not overtlghten

GENERALRECOMMENDATIONS

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.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

@Spindle -- .@ Spindle

Zerk _ Zerk

@Front Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

Bearing Zerk

®Engine '

_Gear-

r-" I shift

"---' '---J Pivots

OSAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL

@GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

_._REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE"

SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

17 sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be ad-

justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

brake pedal is fully depressed and

attachement clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

2. Remove hex 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 hex bolt, lock washer

and flat washer in exact order as

shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing Edge Up Mandrel ._mbly

\ Blade Center

" Hole

Flat Washer\ -.

Lock Washer "-..

"4_--Hex Bolt (Grade) ;_""-_

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need

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

balancer. (When using a cone bal-

ancer, 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 or P_. _de

• Center/Hole _-_'_1J_'-J_._-_

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, Open battery box door.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption

when used above 32°F. Check your en-

gine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running

low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of op-

eration or at least once a year if the trac-

tor is not used for 25 hours in one year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

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

dipstick securely each time you check the

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

Remove yellow cap from end of drain

valve and install the drain tube onto

the fitting.

Closed Oil Drain Valve

and

Locked_

Position

Drain Tube

Yellow

Cap

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF- SJ. Se-

lect the oil's SAE viscosity grade accord-

ing to your expected operating tempera-

ture.

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 to the end of the drain

valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on

19 dipstick.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.

2. Remove hex bolts from blower

housing and lift housing off engine.

3. Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry

of dirt.

4. Use compressed air or stiff bristle

brush to thoroughly clean engine

cooling fins.

5. To reassemble, reverse above

procedure.

Hex . Blower Housing

Boltsv--_...____" Hex

"_-_. 1 _ i _ Bolts

Oil Fill/ -1,_---_ L.__: _/

_cree_

Dipstick Air

Tube k _SI

_ park

Engine Coolin _ Plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

1. Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

5. Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace

pre-cleaner.

6. Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

7. Reinstall cover and secure with

knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

1. Remove cartridge nut.

2. Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor.

Clean base carefully to prevent debris

from entering carburetor.

3. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface.

NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace

cartridge.

4. Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner,

cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-

tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cartridge.

Cover Knob

Cover Cartridge Nut

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could

create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

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

carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Clamp---_i_._ _' i i i;_ clamp

Fuel Filter _ _ _....

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CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a shortened

engine life.

,_CAUTION: 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 "OFF" 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 lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

5. Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out

of bracket.

6. Disconnect anti-swaybar 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.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch Spring_

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor.

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.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment lift lever to its

highest position.

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to right side of tractor.

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Link

Retainer Sprin

Anti-Sway

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Housing Guide Bracket

Large Retainer Spring

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

adjustment 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 adjust-

ing.

Bottom edge of Bottom edge of

mower to mower to

ground _ ground

A_-\ VGroundLine'_ )'_--A

Suspension Arm

Lift Link __

Adjustment Nut _ _-

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 tractor.

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 "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

:_ "\ _, _ Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

_E _

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced 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

this manual).

2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

3. Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

4. Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

6. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel

Pulle'

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear on a level dry concrete or

paved surface, then brake must be

adjusted.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater thah six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

_ Nut "A"

Nut

_ Operating

_Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of left footrest.

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

3. Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

4. Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downwards from around

engine pulley.

5. Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

Eng

Clutching

Stationary Idler

Transaxle

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL 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 adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel.

3. Position the gear shift lever in the

neutral (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.

Gearshift Lever

Neutral Lock Gate

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/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

wheel contains 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, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle

Cover

Square Key _'_'"

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" 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 negative grounded system.

The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO AIq-ACH JUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both batteries.

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal

Charged

Battery

Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

_CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

1. Lift seat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

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.

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining

hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

securely.

6. Close battery box door.

Seat

Battery

Door

Box

Positive (Red) Cable

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

ASSEMBLY

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. To replace, reverse above procedure.

"_'_,,_4 _"

Headlight Wire

Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devices and systems, which

are being done at the customers expense,

may be performed by any non-road engine

repair 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

necessary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjustment

is necessary, proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke position.

Slowly move lever from choke to fast

position.

2. Check that holes "A" 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.

Holes

Governor

-- ._Control Lever

Governor

C%ontrol Plate

Thr°ttlelJ_u:_

Screw Cable

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

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 necessary.

However, minor adjustment may be required

to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or load. Ifthe 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 mixture.

Turning the idle mixture valve out (counter-

clockwise) 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 SEFI'ING -

1. Air cleaner assembly must be assembled

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

position. 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 counterclock-

wise 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 (counterclock-

wise) 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. Overspeeding 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 Speed Throttle

Screw_Lever

Idle Mixture Valve/_]

With Limiter

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

A01LCAUTION: 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 Mainte-

nance 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 a!l 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 TERMI-

NALS" 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 deposites from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fue!

hose, or tank during storage. Also,

experiance indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of and engine

while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINEOIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

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

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start

Hard to start

Enginewill not

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

1. Out of fuel.

2. Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirty air filter.

6. Dirty fuel filter.

7 Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of

adjustment.

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

8. Check all wiring.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

10. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Dirty air filter.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of

adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

2. Attachment clutch is

engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged wiring.

4. Faulty solenoid or starter.

10.Contact a a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Clean/replace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Depress clutch/brake

pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace

battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all wiring.

7. Check/replace ignition

switch.

8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

9. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all wiring.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of power

1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

2. Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run

when operator

leaves seat

with attachment

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

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 orloose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

1. Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11. Clean engine air screen/fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14.See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged pads.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact a

Sears or other qualified

service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Mower blades will

not rotate

Poor grass

discharge

CAUSE

1. Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not

charge

2. Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

1. Switch is "OFF".

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

out.

3. Faulty light switch.

4. Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

i. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

4. Faulty alternator.

CORRECTION

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

1. Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10. Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch "ON".

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

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check wiring and connec-

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec-

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

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

whenturning set at "SLOW" position "SLOW" position and allow

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

stopping engine, stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

BATTERY

IGNITION

SWITCH

WHITE

L .... J

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

BLACK

OPTIONAL)

'_ SPARK

(_ _ PLUGGAP

a_ACK IGNITION

UNIT

I (2 PLUGS ON

FUELt

LINE b TWtNCYL ENGINES)

3 AMP DG _ 36_3_ gtpM ICH_I_GI_G SYSTEM OISC_NII_CT_DI

FUEL ;FTUT-OFF SOLENOID RED _ ' _

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14 VOLTS AC _41rJ _ 3600 RPM _LIGNTS OFF)

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NOTE

YOUR TRACXOR 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

WILLDIM, AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

HEADLIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

IGNITION SWITCH O

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT. THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

ELECTRICAL

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144925

2 74760412

8 156417

16 153664

21 175688

22 4152J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 175158

27 73510400

28 4207J

29 121305X

30 175566

33 140403

40 178437

41 71110408

42 131563

43 178861

45 121433X

52 141940

Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP

Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4

Case Battery

Switch, Interlock Push-In

Harness Asm Light W/4152j

Bulb Light #1156

Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red

Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red

Fuse 20 AMP

Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black

Switch Plunger Nc Gray

Switch Ign

Key Ign Molded Craftsman

Harness Ign

Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

Cover Terminal Red

Solenoid

Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

Protection Wire Loop

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

212

208

207

208

206 3

208

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 174619

2 176554

3 17060612

5 155272

9 168337X013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 172107X010

14 17490608

17 144983X558

18 126936X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 178987X558

29 155217X599

30 174738X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 175710

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD522507

60 STD533707

64 154798

74 STD541437

142 175702

143 154966

144 175582

145 156524

206 170165

207 17670508

208 17670608

212 165919

-- 5479J

DESCRIPTION

Chassis

Drawbar

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bumper Hood/Dash

Dash.

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

Panel. Dash, L.H.

Clip Tinnerman Grille P/L

Panel, Asm. SLKSCR Dash R.H

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Hood Assembly

Bumper Hood

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut, Lock Hex W/Ins. 3/8-16 UNC

Grille w/Lens Asm.

Lens, Grille

Fender

Bracket, Fender Support

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

Bracket Asm Pivot

Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4-20 UNC

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

Screw Hex WSHD 8-18 x 7/8

Bracket Grille Piekoff RH

Bolt. Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

Dash Lower STLT

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Plate Reinforcement STLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Footrest

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT

Screw Thdrol 5/8-18 x 1/2

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

insert Lens Reflective

Plug, Button

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

GROUND DRIVE

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 Transaxle (SeeBreakdown) 64 71170764

2 146682

3 123666X

4 12000028

5 121520X

6 17060512

8 165866

10 STD561210

11 105701X

13 74550412

14 10040400

15 74490544

16 STD541431

18 STD523710

19 STD541437

21 106933X

22 130804

24 STD541237

25 106888X

26 STD551037

27 STD561210

28 175765

29 71673

30 174973

32 STD523107

34 175578

35 120183X

36 STD551062

37 STD571810

38 179114

39 74760648

41 175556

47 127783

48 154407

49 123205X

50 STD523715

51 STD541437

52 STD541431

53 105710X

55 105709X

56 17060620

57 160855

59 169691

61 17060612

62 8883R

63 175410

Dana D4360-140 65 STD551143

Spring Return Brake T/a Zinc 66 154778

Pulley Transaxle 18/20" tires 70 134683

Ring Retainer # 5100-62 74 109502X

Strap Torque 30 Degrees 75 121749X

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 76 STD581075

Rod Shifter Fender STLT 77 123583X

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 Cad 78 121748X

Washer Plate Sh1388 Sq Hole 79 2228M

Bolt 1/4-28unf Gr8 W/Patch 80 131488

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4 81 165594

Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 Gr.5 82 165711

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 5/16-18 Unc 83 19171216

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 Gr.5 84 166229

Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 85 150360

Knob Rd 1/2-13 Plstc Thds BIk 89

Rod Brake BIk Zinc 26 840 90

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Rod Brake 2 O0 Zinc 96

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga 112

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad 113

Rod Brake Parking Lt/Yt 116

Cap Brake Parking 120

Bracket Mtg Transaxle 150

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18unc x 3/4 151

Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 156

Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 158

Washer 21/32 x 1 x 16 Ga 159

Pin Roll 3/16 x 1" 161

Pulley Composite Flat 162

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 3 163

Keeper Belt Idler 164

Pulley Idler 165

Bellcrank Clutch Grnd Dry STL 166

Retainer Belt Style Spring 168

Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-16unc x 1-1/2 169

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 170

Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 197

Link Clutch 7 66 198

Spring Return Clulch 6 75 202

Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 212

V-Belt Gd Drive

Keeper Belt Centerspan

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Cover Pedal BIk Round

Pulley Eng

Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

Keeper Belt Engine

Guide Belt Mower Drive RH

Spacer Split

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

E-ring #5133-75

Key Square

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

Key Woodruff

Arm, Shift

Shaft Assembly

Spring, Torsion

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Link Transaxle

Nut, Nylock

158391X428 Console, Shift, STLT

124346X Nut, Self-Threading, Washer

Hd 1/4

STD624003 Retainer Spring

19091210 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga

127285X Strap Torque

STD533710 Bolt RdHd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 1 Unc

73900600

175456

19133210

166002

165589

165494

72140406

73680400

74780416

19091010

165623

166880

165492

165580

178394

169613

169593

72110614

145212

Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16 Unc

Spacer Retainer

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srded 5/161D x 1 .125

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt

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

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 UNC

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

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga.

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Lt

Keeper Belt T/A

Nyiiner Snap-In 5/8" ID

Washer Nyl 7/81D x .10"

BoltCarrSh3/8-16x 1 _ 5

Nut Hex Flange Lock

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

STEERING ASSEMBLY

"'-22-2;-"

' q_'_- 42

37 I

67 67

\ I 11 /

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 139768

2 175131

3 169840

4 169839

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 175121

11 STD551137

13 136518

15 145212

17 177876

26 126647X

28 19131416

29 17060612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133812

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054X428

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 STD541431

54 74780520

63 STD523710

65 160367

67 72140618

68 169827

71 175146

82 169835

85 133835

88 175118

91 175553

DESCRIPTION

Steering Wheel

Front Axle Assembly

Spindle Assembly, LH.

Spindle Assembly, RH.

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

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

Ring, Klip

Bearing, Steering Column

Link, Drag

Washer, Lock

Spacer, Bearing, Front Axle

Nut Lock Hex Flange

Shaft Asm. Steering

Bushing, Link, Drag

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Rod, Tie

Bushing, Steering

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

Cap Wheel Steer OPP BIk

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge

Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 UNF

Adaptor, Steering Wheel

Boot. Steering Dash P/L Mtl BIk

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

Extension Steering Non-Adjust

Cap, Spindle

Fitting, Grease

Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18 UNC

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

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

Spacer Brace Axle

Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

Brace Axle

Steering Asm.

Bracket Susp Chassis Front

FastenerChristmas Tree

Bolt Shoulder 7/16-20 Uric

Clip Steering

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

170545 Control Throttle/Choke

17720408 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20xl/2 T

........ Engine (See Breakdown) Briggs

Model 311707-0125-E1

4 137352

13 165291

14 148456

16 STD551237

23 169837

29 137180

31 109202X

32 158990

33 123487X

Muffler Exhaust 8&S Lt

Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated

Tube Drain Oil

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Shield BRN/DBR Guard

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel 125 Fr

Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented

Clamp Hose BIk

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

37 137040

38 148315

40 124028X

44 17670412

45 17000612

46 19091416

62 STD551131

72 71070512

78 17060620

81 73510400

Line Fuel 20"

Plug Oil Drain

Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line

Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20x3/4

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

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Screw Hexhd Cap 5/16-18x3/4

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

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20unc

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

1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

LIFT ASSEMBLY

13 _ _

KEY PART

NO, NO.

1 159460

2 159471

3 105767X

4 12000002

5 19211621

6 120183X

7 125631X

8 122365X

11 139865

12 139866

DESCRIPTIO'N

Washer Asm Inner Spring W/

Plunger

Shaft Asm. Lift RH

Pin Groove

E Ring #5133-62

Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga.

Bearing Nyiong

Grip Handle Fluted

Button Plunger Read

Link Asm Lift L.H.

Link Asm Lift R.H.

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 STD624008 Retainer Spring

15 173288 Link Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 175689 Trunnion Front Susp.

18 73800800 Nut Lockw/wsh 1/2-13 Unc

19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 163552 Retainer Spring

31 169865 Bearing, Pvt. Lift.

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions given in U.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

SEAT ASSEMBLY

17 12

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140122

2 140551

3 71110616

4 19131610

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 17000616

9 19131614

10 174894

11 166369

12 121246X

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

Clip Push In Hinged

Nul Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi

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

Washer 13/32 X 1X 14 Ga

Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

Knob Seat

Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 121248X

14 72050412

15 134300

16 121250X

17 123976X

21 171852

22 STD541431

24 19171912

25 127018X

Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Phi

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-18

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

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

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

1 inch = 254 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156368

2 174210

3 171696

4 171697

5 176677

6 133644

7 177253

8 172331

9 163204

10 156439

DESCRIPTION

Decat, Oper. tnstr.

Decal, Replcmnt

Decal, Hood Rh

DecaL, Hood Lh

Decal, Hp Engine

Decal, Maint Customer Sears Dora

Decal, Hood Side

Decal Mower

Decal, Fender Craftsman

Decal, Fender Danger

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

179128

146046

177259

160396

149516

138311

165800X428

165799X428

180404

180405

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Deck

Decal, V-belt Dr Sch

Decal, Dash, Panel

Decal, V-belt Schematic

Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad, Footrest LH STLT

Pad, Footrest RH STLT

Manual, Owner's (English)

Manual, Owner's (Spanish)

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 59192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

5 106732X427

6 278H

7 9040H

8 106108X427

9 106268X

10 7152J

11 104757X428

-- 144334

DESCRIPTION

CapValueTire

StemValue

Tire F Ts 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service

Tube Inner Front #35060

Rim Asm 6"front White Service

Fitting Grease

Bearing Flange

Rim Asm 8"rear White Service

Tire R Ts 18x9 5-8 Service

Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00

Sealant, Fire (10 oz. tube)

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

1inch = 254 mm

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

153 154

155 _143

159 "_ 144 ___,.1;5

40-.-'_ 37

._145

,146

/.,_ 105

106"_ 102 _103 I

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19 F 21

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21 22

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MOWER DECK

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 52 139888

2 STD533107 Bolt 53 131845

3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 54 133943

Front 55 155046

4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 56 165723

5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 59 141043

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 67 149846

8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr, 8 68 144959

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 92 STD541437

10 140296 Washer, Hardened 101 136420

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 102 71081010

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 103 19061216

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel,Vented 104 STD551110

15 110485X Bearing, Bali, Mandrel 105 160793

16 174493 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 106 2029J

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 129 19131312

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 130 STD523710

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 131 STD533710

21 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 142 165890

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 143 157109

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 144 158634

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 145 165888

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 146 171977

26 110452X Nut, Push 147 131335

27 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 148 169022

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 149 165898

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 150 19091216

30 173984 Screw Thd Roll Dod Pt. Hex 151 169670

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 152 169676

32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 153 169674

33 178342 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 154 169675

34 STD533717 Bolt 155 169671

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 156 169672

37 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 157 169669

40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC 158 17720408

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H. 159 72140614

45 STD624003 Retainer - - 130794

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

48 133944 Washer, Hardened

49 174284 Roller Assembly, Cam Follower

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 - - 169583

51 STD541410 Locknut

DESCRIPTION

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

Guard, TUV Idler

Knob Custom Oval

V-Belt

Nut

MulcherCover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut, Weld

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

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

Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNC x 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 16 Ga,

Bracket Clutch

Cable Clutch 42 In

Washer Flat 3/8" Type B

Spring Retainer

Spring Retention Lever

Spacer

Rod Clutch

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

Bolt Tdhd Sgn 3/8-16UNC x 1-3/4

Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Housing, Shaft and Shaft

Hardware Only - Pulley Not

Included)

Replacement Mower, Complete

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

DANA TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER D4360-140

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/ 64

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43*

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

DANA TRANSAXLE -- MODEL NUMBER D4360-140

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170981 Housing, Upper 40 120472X

2 2274J Screw, Tapping, 1/4-20 X .734 41 105928X

3 134400 Ball, Detent 42 170988

4 105904X Spring, Detent 43 134394

5 160940 Screw, Tapping, No. 10-24 X .482 44 120473X

6 138235 Assy, Kit, Shifter 45 142678

7 108727X V-Ring 46 143697

8 148266 Bearing, Flange 47 124641X

9 148269 Seal, Oil 48 106589X

10 2225J Ring, Retaining 49 120408X

11 134793 *Assy, Kit, Shim, ,625 Shaft 50 105937X

12 148268 Bearing, Flange 51 2226J

13 120415X Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.38 X .046 52 134401

14 142674 Key, Woodruff, No. 9 53 2264J

15 170983 Assy, Kit, Input Shaft 54 160946

16 170986 Pinion, Bevel, 12T 55 170990

17 105909X Ring, Retaining 56 160948

18 105910X Chain, 24 Pitches 57 110071X

19 160942 Cover, Detent 58 120952X

20 160943 Gear, Spur, 1 2T 59 170991

21 148267 Collar, Clutch 60 160950

22 138236 Assy, Kit, Clutch Keys 61 170992

23 73810500 Nut, Lock, 5/16-24 62 7294J

24 142676 Shaft, Intermediate 63 108989X

25 2244J Key, Woodruff, No, 61 64 160952

26 105916X Ring, Retaining 65 120954X

27 12047OX Sprocket, 1 8T 66 160953

28 110070X Spacer, 1. 131 X 1,45 X .494 67 138244

29 142677 Gear, Spur, 37T 68 108996X

30 142681 Gear, Spur, 35T 69 160954

31 124644X Gear, Spur, 30T 70 120951X

32 108980X Gear, Spur, 25T 71 174256

33 120406X Gear, Spur, 22T 72 120416X

34 134796 Gear, Spur, 19T

35 105925X Washer, Plain, .640 X 1.37 X .061

36 2228J Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.00 X .046

37 170987 Washer, Plain..632 X 1.00 X .031

38 174255 Assy, Gear, Comb., 12T & 30T

39 124639X Shaft, Idler

Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755

Sprocket, 9T

Gear, Bevel, 36T

*Assy, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft

Shaft, Drive

Gear, Spur, 12T

Gear, Spur, 15T

Gear, Spur, 20T

Gear, Spur, 25T

Gear, Spur, 28T

Gear, Spur, 31T

Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.00 X .060

Washer, Neoprene

Washer, Plain, .758 X 1.25 X .031

Axle, LH

Gear, Miter, 12T, Splined

Ring, Retaining

Gear, Spur, 32T

Shaft, Cross

Gear, Miter, 1 2T, Idler

Axle, RH

Housing, Lower

Disc, Brake

Spacer, Brake Puck

Jaw, Brake

Pin, Dowel

Screw, Tapping, 5/16-18 X 2.35

Lever, Actuating

Washer, Plain, .321 X 1.00 X ,055

Bracket, Anti-Rotation

Puck, Friction

Washer, Anti Rotation

Grease

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

* Use in various combinations to maintain proper

clearances.

** Order Key No. 15.

*** Silicone Sealant tobe applied between

Upper and Lower Housings (use Loctite Ultra

Gray Silicone 5699 or equivalent).

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1

4r REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

51 '_ _s_ 276

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

27 _ 95

104:::' 127_ 6 C_% 987_

634A_ 634_ 117'9 231_421

105 8 93_ _

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

524_ 863_ 642

20_ 176_

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12._. J

130A

95A l!P

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NIKKI

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217_

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276A

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121A CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

96A_ 276A_

51 104A_ 127A_

105A_ 987A_

137A0 231A_

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 690156

2 399265

3 391086

4 494238

5 690188

7 692410

8 896126

9 27803

10 691666

11 691328

12 692226

692406

692405

13 690360

15 690946

16 690136

20 11675

2; • 2125

23 u93557

24 222698

25 692271

692272

692273

692274

26 690162

692164

692166

692168

27 691299

28 498319

498320

29 692419

692420

32 692852

33 495856

34 495857

35 691279

36 691279

37 690456

40 691752

43 691968

45 690564

46 692421

48 692706

50 690193

51 692137°

53 69O227

54 691148

73 494439

74 691057

75 69O582

78 69O661

93 690602

94 498030

94A 695425

95 691636

95A 690718

98 495800

98A 695408

104 690525

104A 694918

105 231855

105A 694922

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Cylinder Assembly 106 690577 O

Kit-Bushing/Seal 108 690464

• Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 108A 692344

Sump-Engine

Head-Cylinder 108B 695419

•+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 117 692408

Breather Assembly 692411

• Gasket-Breather 117A 695415

Screw (Breather Assembly) 695416

Tube-Breather 121 690191

• Gasket-Crankcase (.015 121A 695427

Thick, Std) 125 690194

• Gasket-Crankcase (.005 125A

Thick)

• Gasket-Crankcase(.009 127 695005

Thick) 127A 690727

Screw (Cylinder Head) 130 691750

Plug-Oil Drain 130A 695418

Crankshaft 131 494379

• Seal-Oil 131A 695421

Screw (Crankcase Cover) 133 494381

Flywheel t 33A 694914

Key-Flywheel 137 281165

Piston Assembly (Standard) 137A 695426

Piston Assembly (.010 O,S.) 141 495097

Piston Assembly (.020 O.S.)

Piston Assembly (.030 O.S.) 141A 495931

Ring Set-Piston (Standard)

Ring Set-Piston (.010 O.S.) 141B 695420

Ring Set-Piston (.020 O.S.) 142 692412

Ring Set-Piston (.030 O.S.) 146 691639

Lock-Piston Pin 167 692297

Pin-Piston (Standard) 176 691917

Pin-Piston (.020 O.S.) 185 690958

Rod-Connecting (Standard) 186 692317

Rod-Connecting (.020 U.S,) 187 691050

Screw (Connecting Rod)

Valve-Exhaust 188 691693

Valve-Intake 192 691986

Spring-Valve (Intake) 202 691841

Spring-Valve (Exhaust) 209 692208

Guard-Flywheel 216 691840

Retainer-Valve 217 695409

Slinger-Governor/Oil 222 694042

Tappet-Valve 227 691374

Camshaft 231 691636

Short Block (311707-0028- 231A 690718

E1 Replacement Engine) 232 691842

Manifold-intake 238 691843

O:1:+Gasket-Intake 240 394358

Stud (Carburetor) 265 691024

Screw (Intake Manifold) 267 695134

Screen-Rotating 276 692255

Screw (Rotating Screen) 276A 695410

Washer (Ftywheet) 287 691002

Screw (Flywheel Guard) 304 691399

O Bushing-Throttle Shatt RPM Settings:

Kit-Idle Mixture

Kitqdle Mixture Included in

O Screw (Throttle Valve) 358

O Screw (Throttle Valve)

Kit-Idle Speed

O Pin-Float Hinge

(9 Pin-Float Hinge

O Valve-Float Needle

DESCRIPTION

Seat-Inlet

Valve-Choke (Manual Choke)

Valve-Choke(Choke-A-Matic)

Valve-Choke(Nikki Carburetor)

Q Jet-Main (Standard)

Jet-Main (High Altitude)

O Jet-Main (Standard)

O Jet-Main (High Altitude)

Kit-Carburetor Overhaul

Carburetor

Carburetor (Nikki) (Service

with Walbro Carburetor)

O Plug-Welch

Valve-Throttle

Kit-Throttle Shaft

Float-Carburetor

{3:1:Gasket-Float Bowl

{3:1: Gasket-Float Bowl

Kit-Choke Shaft (Manual

Choke)

Kit-Choke Shaft (Choke-A-

Matic)

Kit-Choke Shaft (Nikki)

{3 Nozzle-Carburetor

Key-Timing

Air Cleaner Stud Seal

• O-Ring Seal (Air Cleaner)

Nut (Air Cleaner Base)

Connector-Hose

Line-Fuel (Cut 1o Required

Length)

Screw (Control Bracket)

Adjuster-Rocker Arm

Link-Mechanical Governor

Spring-Governor

Link-Choke

Spring-Choke Return

Bracket-Control

Control Lever-Governor

{3 Screw (Choke Valve)

Spring-Governor Link

Cap-Valve

Filter-Fuel

Clamp-Casing

Screw (Casing Clamp)

{3:): Sealing Washer

{3:1:Sealing Washer

Screw (Dipstick Tube)

Housing-Blower

Low Speed: 1900-2100

High Speed: 3000-3200

Engine Gasket Set, Key. No.

{3 Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.

NO. 121and121A

:I: Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key.

No. 977 and 977A

+ Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No.

1095

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271635

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 311707, TYPE NUMBER 0125-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

305 690960 Screw (Blower Housing) 797 693167 Nut (Brush Retainer)

306 690499 Shield-Cylinder 801 691429 Cap-Drive

307 691003 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 802 691286 Cap-End

309 693551 Motor-Starter 803 693757 Housing-Starter

310 690323 Screw (Starter Motor) 830 691095 Stud (Rocker Arm)

311 497608 Brush Set 842 691870 ,, Dipstick/Tube Seal

333 495859 Armature-Magneto 847 496415 Dipstick/Tube Assembly

334 691061 Screw (Armature Magneto) 851 692424 Terminal-Spark Plug

337 491055 Spark Plug 868 690968 °+ Seal-Valve

344 693675 Screw (Cable Clamp) 871 690969 Bushing-Guide

358 690189 Engine Gasket Set 875 696129 Base-Kir Cleaner

363 19203 Flywheel Puller 877 393456 Wire-Connector/Alternator

369 695422 Spring-Float Bowl 883 692236 ° Gasket-Exhaust

383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 914 690960 Screw (Rocker Cover)

404 691691 Washer (Governor Crank) 934 691058 Screw (Fan Retainer)

445 496894 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 947 497672 Solenoid-Fuel

462 691261 Washer (Brush Retainer) 947A 695423 Solenoid-Fuel

467 691668 Knob-Air Cleaner 950 691657 Screw-Float Bowl

474 691063 Alternator 950A 695407 Screw-Float Bowl

503 691532 Strap-Starter 967 272403 Filter-Pre Cleaner

505 691251 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 968 691332 Cover-Air Cleaner

510 693699 Drive-Starter 971 692129 Screw (Air Cleaner Base)

513 692024 Clutch-Drive 975 495933 Bowl-Float

523 692014 Dipstick 975A 695417 Bowl-Float

524 281370 • Seal-Dipstick Tube 977 690192 Set-Carburetor Gasket

525 691398 Tube-Dipstick 977A 695428 Set-Carburetor Gasket

544 692034 Armature-Starter 987 691326 O Seal-Throttle Shaft

552 491986 Bushing-Governor Lever 987A 690998 Q Seal-Throttle Shaft

562 691119 Bolt (Governor Control Lever) 996 690678 Carburetor Shield

579 691029 Nut (Starter Cable) 1005 695492 Fan-Flywheel

601 95162 Clamp-Hose 1006 690452 Retainer-Fan

614 691620 Pin-Cotter 1019 690180 Kit-Label

616 692012 Crank-Governor 1022 272475 °+ Gasket-Rocker Cover

617 692138 ° O-Ring Seal (Intake Manifold) 1023 692492 Cover-Rocker

633 695414 Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft 1026 692003 Rod-Push (Intake)

634 690801 O Seal-Spring Assembly 692011 Rod-Push (Exhaust)

(Manual Choke) 1029 691751 Arm-Rocker

634A 690802 O Seal-Spring Assembly 1034 690822 Guide-Push Rod

(Choke-A-Matic) 1036 695700 Label-Emissions

635 691909 Boot-Spark Plug 1051 691265 Retainer-Brush

668 691500 Spacer 1058 274789 Owner's Manual

691 692407 • Seal-Governor Shaft 1090 691293 Retainer-Brush

692 690572 Spring-Detent 1091 691333 Cap-Limiter

697 690372 Screw (Drive Cap) 1095 690190 Valve Gasket Set

711 690703 Screw (Carburetor Shield) 1119 691183 Screw (Alternator)

718 690959 Pin-Locating RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

727 490324 Cover-Starter Drive High Speed: 3000-3200

729 691335 Clip-Wire Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No.

729A 691224 Clip-Wire 358

732 691002 Screw (Starter Drive Cover) Q Included in Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.

733 691658 Screw (Crankshaft Extension) No. 121and121A

741 691284 Gear-Timing $ Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Key.

757 691714 Link-Counterweight No. 977 and 977A

758 692423 Counterweight + Included in Valve Gasket Set, Key. No.

759 691239 Pin-Counterweight 1095

761 691096 Screw (Counterweight) NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

783 693713 Gear-Pinion inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

789 692037 Harness-Wiring

789A 695050 Harness-Wiring

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

(31

SIGHTING ""

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15 MAX.

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

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