Craftsman 917270841 lawn tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

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20.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270841

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

•CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to yourquestions

aboutthis product,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

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

Warranty...:.........: ................ ;.................. 2

Safety Rules ............1............. _................ 2

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

Assembly ............................... :................ 8

Operation .................. ,.;......................... 12

Maintenance Schedule ......................... 19

Maintenance ......................................... 19

Service and Adjustments...................... 23

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

Troubleshooting.................................... 31

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

For two (2) years from the date of purchase, ifthis Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-

tained, 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 matedal or

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover.

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in

the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

service on your Craftsman ridingequipment is available at no charge for 30 days from

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

date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman dding equip-

ment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will stillbe avail-

able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply). This

warranty applies only while this product isinthe United States. This Warranty gives you

specific legal rights, and you may also have other dghts which may vary from state to

state.

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

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and fellow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area isclear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine ifanyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing 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.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can resultin severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. Ifyou 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, orbumps. 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 stopor shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations Forwheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stabilityof the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stoppingon a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Denottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, ifpossible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly 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

tractioff could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity.Never

assume that children will remain where

you lastsaw them.

• Keep childrenout of the mowing area

and under the watchfulcare of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and rum 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 injuredor interfere with

safe mach!ne operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to coolbefore refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuelthe machine indoors.

Never store the machine orfuel

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, especiallyblade

attachment bolts,tight and keep equ=p-

ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free ofgrass, leaves, or

other debris build-up.Clean oil orfuel

spillage. Allow machine tocool before

storing.

• Stop and inspectthe equipment ifyou

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Nevermakeadjustmentsorrepairswith

theenginerunning.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended pads,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicingthem.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjustand service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Never carry chjIdren. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and tum machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and down Sloped (15 ° Max), nc

across.

• Remove obstacles such as recks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneve

terrair_ could overtum the machine. Tal,

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slops.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blade=

and proceed slowly straight down the

slops.

• Do nottum on slopes unless necessar

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

,_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TIONt!! BECOME AWAREI![ YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

ACAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

itcannot contact spark plug.

_,WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 30

API-SF/SG/SH): (above32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below32°F)

OiL CAPACITY: 3.0 PIN'I'S

SPARK PLUG: ChampionRJ19LM

GAP: .030") OR J19LM

VALVECLEARANCE: INTAKE: .004-.006

EXHAUST: .'007-.009

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0 - 5.5

(MPH): REVERSE: 0 - 2.4

TIRE PRESSURE: FRON'E 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATI'ERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADEBOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper toolsto service or

repair this tractor.

Please road and retain this manual. The

instructionswillenable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement isavail-

able 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 instructionsunder =Mainte-

nance" and =Storage"sections of this

owner's manual.

_,WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arraster 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 ofthe

Califomia Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arraster forthe muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

(1) Large FlatWasher

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18x 1-1/4

(1) HexBolt

3/8-16 x I

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Locknut5/16-18

(1) Knob

(1) Washer

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

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(2)_Washers

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

_ (2) Lock

Washers #10

(2) Weld

Nuts #10

Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Mulcher

Plate

Video

Cassette

Steering

Boot

Manual

I i

Parts Bag

Steering

Wheel

Parts Bag contents not shown fullsize

i i

Steedng Wheel Adapter

Slope Sheet

(2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

(2) Keys

Steering

Wheel Insed

Steering

Extension

Shaft

Yournewtractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtract

allpartsandhardwareyouassemblemustbetightenedsecurely.Usethecorrecttool.,

asnecessaryto insurepropertightness.Reviewthevideocassettebeforeyoubegin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set willma_e assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) 3/4" wrench

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(1) 3/4" Socket w/

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

ddver

(1) Tire pressure

gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes froth shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

lyto 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

Insert

_3_ 18a_gO_eF,kWa';her

Wt_eel

Extension

Shaft _ 5/_16Hex

5116 Locknut__'.

Lower Steering_ f_ "-"_ °-.

Sha. ," ,3} ' "

I t

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointingstraight forward.

i Slide steering wheel adapter onto steel

ing shaft extension.

Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

• Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten secure!

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steedng wheel.

• Remove protective materials from trac,

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift hood to raised position.

• If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this m_tnual for

charging instructions).

,: ." _Label

",....%

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op-

eration section for location and func-

tion of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

• Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

• Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation sec-

tion of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

Waming: Before starting, read, under-

stand and follow all instructions in the

Operation section of this manual. Be sure

tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure

the area in front of tractor is clear of other

people and objects.

• Be sure all the above assemly steps

have been completed.

• Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

• Place freewheel control in "transmission

engaged" position.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest positon.

• Start the engine. After engine has start-

ed, move throttle control to idle position.

• Release parking brake.

• Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place motion control lever in

neutral position.

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

Adjustment Knob

Flat Washer

INSTALLMULCHERPLATE

• install two latch hooks to muicher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

• Tighten hardware securely.

• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of

_mower deck.

CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

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 designed

for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut From

The Top

Lock

Weld Washer

Hook Points

Down

Latch

Washer

Mulcher

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Nut

Lock Washer

Washer

'_b1. Screw

Latch

Hooks

4f't

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovefinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 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 ofthis

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is propedy

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

t/ CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

V' All assembly instructions have been

completed.

i# No remaining loose parts in carton.

i# Battery is propedy prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hourat 6 amps).

V' Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

v' All tires are propedy inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tireswere

overinflated at the factory).

v" Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

cutting results. (Tires must be properly

inflated for leveling).

v' Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

v' Check wiring. See that all connections

are stillsecure and wires are propedy

clamped..

i,' Before drivingtractor, be surefree-

wheel control is in drive position.

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 operat-

ing condition.

4* It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions

(See "TO START ENGINE" and

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

& ÷ I

BATTERY CAUTION OR* REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

n' u

FUEL CHOKE MOWERHEIGHT PARKINGBRAKE UNLOCKED MOWERLIFT

LOCKES

R N H L c®) l

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

(SEE SAFETYRULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonly)

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

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

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Light Switch

Position

Ammeter

Choke

Throttle Control

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Height

Knob

Uff Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Parking Brake

Freewheel

Control

Motion

Control Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attachments

mounted to your tractor.

MGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on and

off.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold

engine.

THROI"rLE CONTROL: Used to controlengine

speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for dedutch-

ing and brakingJhetractor and starting the

engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages trans-

mission for pushing or slowlytowing the tractor

with the engine off.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust

the mower cuttingheight.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the

speed end direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT MR" LEVER: Used to raise and

lowerthe mower deck or other attachments

mounted to yourtractor.

UFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment liftlever when changing its position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for startingand stop-

pingthe engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or

discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake intothe

brake position.

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

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

or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments c

repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan-

dard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Your tractor isequipped withan operator

presence sensing switch. Wtten engine is

running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine. '

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

i Depress clutch/brake pedal intafull

"BRAKE" positionand hold.

Place parking brake lever in =EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutc=,Wbrake,_l:>edal.Pedal should

remain in BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Choke

Control _

Thm__

=-'eaaJunve Knob

Position

Attachment Clutch

Lever =Engaged"

PosiUon

"Disengaged"

/Poslfion

Parking Brake

/ "Engaged"

Position

MolJon

_ _ntml

Lever

"Disengaged"

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To step mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To step ground ddve,,depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE"

position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

• Tum 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 igmtion 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 run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

A CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THRO'n'LE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are start-

ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a

warm engine.

• Toengage choke control pull knob out.

Slowly push knob n to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

• Start tracfor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Release parking brake and clutch/braKe

pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

NOTE: The effort to move the motion con-

trol lever will reduce after the first few

hours of use. This is normal

TO ADJUST MOWER cu'n'ING HEIGHT

The cutting height iscontrolled by tuming

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (C) to raise cutting

height.

• Turn knob countemlockwise (O) to

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".

lower cutting height.

The cuttinq height ranqe is approximately

1-1/2" to 4". The heiglits are measured

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running. These heights are ap-

proximate and may va_ depending upon

soil conditions, he=ght of grass andtypes

., of qrass beincl 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 shouldbe

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are propedy adj_Jsted

when they are slightly off the ground when

mower is at the desired cutting height in .

operating position. Gauge wheels then

keep the deck in proper position to help

prevent scalping in most terrain condi-

tions.

• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

fiat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of

this manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut po-

sition, gauge wheels should be assem-

bled so they are slightly off the ground.

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

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

16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel

Bracke

Gauge Wheel

Shoulder

Bolt

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height ofcut.

• Lower mower with atta_:hmentliftcon-

trol.

• Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutchcontrol.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

,ACAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back ofthis manual.

Clutch Lever

=Engaged"

Position

=Disengaged"

Position

Attachment

Lift

Lever High

Position

Low

Position

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

i f stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towingyour tractor, be

sure to disengage transmissionby placing

freewheel controlin freewheeling posi-

tion. Freewheel control is located at the

rear drawbar of tractor.

• Raise attachment liftto highest position

with attachment lift control.

• Pull freewheel control out and down into

the slot and release so it is held in the

disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transportingyour 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

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mendedby 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.

• Chock engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• 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 necessary,

add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

_dwAWeather starting.

RNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fdel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied 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 informa-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

nent damage may occur.

ACAUTION: Fillto bottom of gas tank

fillerneck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spillor use

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

or ifthe engine has run out of fuel, itwill

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

i it on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

Place motioncontrol lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttlecontrol to fast position

Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke controJmay notbe

needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key intoignition and tum key

clockwise to =START"position and

release' key as soon as engine starts.

Do not runstarter continuouslyfor more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, wait a

few minutes and try again. If engine still

does not start, pull the choke control out

and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F

AND ABOVE)

• When engine starts, slowly pushchoke

control in untilthe engine begins to run

smoothly. If the engine starts to run

roughly,pull the choke control out slight-

lyfor a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.

• The attachments and ground ddve can

now be used. Ifthe enqine does not

accept the load restar[the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND

BELOW)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

control in small steps allowing the

engine to accept small changes in

speed and load, until the choke control

is fully in. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly. This may

require an engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes,

depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM-UP

• Before drivingthe unit incold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

• Place the motioncontrol lever in neu-

tral. Release the parking brake and

let the clutch/'orakeslowly retum to

operating position.

• Allow one minute fortraftsmission to

warm up. This can be done dudng the

engine warm upperiod.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up and

may require the choke control t_epulled

out slightly.

NOTE: A highaltitude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section ofthis

manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

A, CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, itis recommended that the trans-

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the firsttime. This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the trans-

mission which may have developed during

shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

• Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling position

(See =TOTRANSPORT" in this section

Ofmanual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to slow position. With motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

• Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever tofull reverse position and

holdfor five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: Duringthis procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulicdrive sys-

tem.

• Move motioncontrol lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut oft engine and set parking

brake.

• Engage transmissionby placingfree-

wheel control in drivingposition (See

*TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

• Sittingin the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle controlto half (1/2) speed. With

motioncontrol lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

• Slowly move motioncontrol lever for-

ward; after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position.After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motioncontrol lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

cedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times.

• Your tractor is now purged and ready for

normaloperation.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing isattached to tractor.

• Mower should be properlyleveled for

best mowing performance. See *TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section ofthis

manu_,l.

• 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 fight ofthe tractor.

This will resultin a more even distribu-

tion of clippingsand more uniformcut-

ting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the rightso that clippingswill dis-

charge away from shrubs,fences, drive-

ways, etc. Afterone or two rounds, mow

in the opposite directionmaking left

hand tums until finished.

• Ifgrass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high;the second

to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet, Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine st full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use.

The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ting action of the blades.

• Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it iswet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn isthe eady

aftemoon. At this time the grass has

dded and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting 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 condi-

tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doinga sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattem fromweek

to week. Mow northto south one week

rthenchange to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent mattingand

graining of the lawn.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ____y_,o.j _

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Check Brake Opera_,o_

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

T Intedock Systems

R Check for Loose Fasteners

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

T Lubrication Chart

0 Check Battery Level

R c_eec Battery end Terminals

Check Transaxin Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

: Adjust Moti_ Drive Bait(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil

E Clean Air Filter

N Clean Air Screen

i1_ Inspect Mue_r/Spark Arrester

Replace Oil Alter (If equipped)

N Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Ping

Replace Air Filter Paler Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to propedy 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

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

7 - Tighten froot i_de pivotboltto 35 ff.-10_,wmximum.

0o not _n.

LUBRICATION CHART

Spindle

Zerk Zerk

Beadn,

Wheel

Beadng

Ze_

O SAE 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 bear-ings.

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 lubri-

cant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper-

forminganymaintenance.

BRAKEOPERATION

Iftractorrequiresmorethansix (6)feet

stoppingdistanceathighspeedin highest

gear,thenbrakemustbeadjusted.(See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 3 of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are_orking prepedy. If your

tractor does not function as descdbed

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal isfully depressed

and attachment 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 inthe

seat.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must alugn with star

on mandrel assembly.

Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated. Mandrel

Trailing Assembly

Edge Blade Center

Hole

Flat Washer

Lock Star

_--_ Hex Bolt(Grade 8)*

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ingblade but if you do, be sure the blade

isbalanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalance¢, 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 aRempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

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 onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, itshould remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

Center Hole

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp, Replace bent or damaged

blades.

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

Blade

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

• install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However, pedodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery boltstight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

TO CLEAN BA'I-I'ERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirton the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to =leak"

power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry,

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BA'I-I'ERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts ifthey begin to slipfrom

wear.

TRANSAXLE C(_OLING

The transmission fan and coolingfins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is runningor while the

transmission is hot.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-

pings and other materials. To prevent

damage to seals, do not usa com-

pressed air or highpressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscositygrade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these multi-viscosityoils will

result in increased oilconsumption when

used above 32°R Check your engine oil

level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours inone

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fillcap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine,temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill,

For approximate capacity see =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of

this manual.

• 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 dipstick.

A_ Air Screen

Oil Dratn_._ _...._:_

Plug _

Oil Fill Cap/DipsUck_ _,_

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubbom

21 dried gum fibers.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run propedy 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.

• Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner.

• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.

• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entedng carburetor.

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cadddge.

• Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre-

cleaner, 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

cartddge.

Knob

Wing Nut

Foam Pre-

Cleaner

Plate

Air Screen

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirtor oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating. Air guide covers must

be removed. Remove side panels and

hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND

GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Ad-

justments section ofthis manual).

TopAir Guid_,,,

AirGuide Coger i

(Both Sides)

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as itcould cre-

ate 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"

on page 5 of this manual.

IN-UNE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter shouldbe replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

• Be sure there are nofuel line leaks and

clamps are propedy positioned.

Clamp Clamp

Fuel Filter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter. .

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

_,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignition key =OFF" and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position."

• Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

• Remove large retainer spring, slide col-

lar off and push housing guide out of

bracket.

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

Small

Retainer

Spring

Clutph Spring

Retainer

Collar \

Housing

Guide

Large

•Retainer

Spring

• Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch springonto square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

• Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Suspension

Arms

Front

.... -p._t_"_Link

Retainer Springs

._ - (Both Sides)

Bracket

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSINGi

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground ordriveway. Make sure

tires are propody inflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance =A" on both

sides of mower should be the same ,or

within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower o01y.

• 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 tum of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom

o,ou0 ,c:

Suspension

Arm

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both linksshould be

approximately 10-3/8".

• If linksare not equal in length, adjust

one linkto same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

tums.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts=P

against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut =P

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut =E"on both front links an

equal number of tums.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "P against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

_._\__Id rel° o

Both Front LinksShould be Equal in Length

Nut "P

Lift LinkAdjustmentNut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. If the followingfront-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 isapproximately 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 infront and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

FrontUnks

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See lllustratlon Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced withouttools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

• Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

• Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

Mandrel

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside allbelt guides.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions,

Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

perking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut =A"on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen

jam nut and tum nut =Anuntil distance

becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut

against nut =A".

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department.

With Parking Brake

Jam =Engaged'

Nut *

Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installationguide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section ofthis manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear oftractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulleyand over cool-

ing fan blades.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around engine

pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

Engine

Pulley

ClutchingIdler-

Stationary Idler-

Transmission

Input Pulley

Do Not touchthis nut. Iffurther brake adjust-

ment is necessary contact your nearest autho-

rized service center/department 25

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front ofthe

rightrear wheel, and lightlytighten.

• Start engine and move motion control

lever untiltractor does not move forward

or backward.

• Hold motion controllever in that position

and tum engine oft.

• While holdingmotion control lever in

place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move motioncontrol lever to the neutral

(N) (lock gate) position.

• Tighten adjustment belt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment belt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the

tractor stillcreeps forward or backward

while motioncontrol lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

• Loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move the motion control lever 114 to 1/2

inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

• Tighten adjustment boltsecurely.

• Start engine and test.

• If tractor stillcreeps, repeat above steps

untilsatisfied.

Motion Control Lever Neutral Lock

Gate

/ i .,,':?, i

AdjustmentBolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmiss'uanrequire removal

for service or replacement, itshould be

purged after reinstallationand before

operating the tractor. See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section

of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

Ifsteedng wheel crossbars are not hod-

zontal (left to dght)when wheels are posi-

tioned straightforward, remove steedng

wheel and reassemble per instructionsin

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 your nearest authorized

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• 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.

--ni W:h A

Axle Cov'er _ Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking matedals away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around battedes.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

•BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion 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 vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

"Positive"(+) "Negative" (-)

L.H. Panel [_-_n /

Bolt

REPLACING BATTERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and darefully remove

battery from tractor.

• Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

• Reinstall terminal guard.

• First connect RED battery sable to posi-

tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt

and keps nut as shown. Tighten secure-

ly.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten

securely.

• Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

Terminal

Access

Door "_

; Nut Hex Bolt

Terminal _:"

Guard

Cable

Negative

(Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of'the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TOREMOVEHOODANDGRILLAS-

SEMBLY

• Raisehood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor.Grasp hood at

sides, tilttoward engine and liftoff of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

Hood

Headlight

\ ° Wire

Connector

Claml:

Quarter Circle

Choke Closed

Casing ClarnI

Screw

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 indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

• Check that swivel is against side of

quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable

clamp screw and pull cable back until

swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten

cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as descn_ed

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car-

tridge plate to expose carburetor choke

(see =AIR FILTER" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

• Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se-

curely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

Choke Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. Ifthe

carburetor does need adjustment, proceec

as follows:

In general, tuming the mixture screw In

(clockwise) decreases the supply offuel t¢

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Tuming the mixture screw out (counter-

clockwise) increases the supplyof fuel to

the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

the seats in carburetor may result ifscrew

is tumed in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING

• Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttle control cable and choke are

adjusted propedy (see above).

• With engine off tum idle mixture screw

in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and

then tum out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4

to 1-1/2 turns.

FINAL SETTING

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

• With throttle control lever in slow posi-

tion, hold throttle lever a_]ainst idle

speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

• While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, tum idle mixture

screw in(clockwise) until engine begins

to die and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) until engine runs rough. Tum

screw to a point midway between those

two positions.

• Continue to hold throttle lever against

idle speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM. Re-

lease throttle lever. •

ACCELERATION TEST

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle mixture screw out (counter-

clockwise) 118tum. 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 govemor, which isfactory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

tingcan be dangerous. If you think the

engine-govemed highspeed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department, which has

proper equipment and experience to make

any necessary adjustments.

e Mixture Scre_

Throttle Lever

_ldle Speed

crow

J_ Idle Mixture

_ Screw

Th_rrottleLever

immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

torwill not be used for 30 days or more.

_CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline inthe tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractorfor winter

storage. This willallow you to clean itthor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store ina clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructionsin the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

pads for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightlybefore painting.

BA'I'I'ERY

• Fullycharge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosionand power

leakage duringlong periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly(see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

• Ifbattery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directlyon

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is impertant to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also,

experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which leads

to separation and formation of acids dudng

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

altamaUve in minimizingthe formation of

fuel gum deposits duringstorage. Add sta-

bilizer 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 carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and'carbure-

tor ifusing fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See =ENGINEnin

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) intocylin_ler(s).

•Tum ignitionkey to =START" positionfor

a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if itstartsto

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 protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine willnot turn

over

Engine dicks but will

not start

Loss of power

CAUSE

• Out of fuel.

• Engine not'CHOKED" prop-

erly.

• Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty,air filter.

• Dirtyfuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carbureto_rout of adjustment.

Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel tilter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutchis engaged.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose oi"damaged widng.

• Faulty ignitionswitch.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switch(as).

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged widng.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

• Throttle in =CHOKE" position.

CORRECTION

• Fillfuel tank.

• See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

• Walt several minutes before

attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air tilter.

• Replace fuel tilter.

• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refilltank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

• Check all wiring.

• See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug,

• , Recharge or replace battery.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

• Check all wiring.

• See -To Adjust Carburetor"in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal.

• Disengage attachment clutch.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Replace fuse.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace ignitionswitch.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Set in "Higher Cut"posi-

tion/reduce speed.

• Adjustthrottle control.

tROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power (cont'd)

CAUSE

• Build-upof grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Dirtyair filter.

• Low oillevel/dirty oil.

• Faultyspark plug.

• Dirty_el filter.

• Stale or dirtyfuel.

• Water in fuel.

• Spark plugwire loose.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

runwhen operator

leaves seat with at-

tachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

• Dirtyengine air screen/fins.

• Dirty/cloggedmuffler.

• Looseor damaged wiring.

• Carburetorout of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faultyoperator-safety pres-

ence controlsystem.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Mower deck not level.

• Buildupof grass, leaves, and

trash under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildupof

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

• 'Obstruction in clutch mecha-

nism.

• Worn/damaged mower ddve

belt.

• Frozen idler pulley.

• Frozen blade mandrel.

• Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

CORRECTION

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Check oil level/change oil.

• Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank with fresh gasoline and

replace fuel filter.

• Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

• Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all widng, o

• See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

_enter.

• Replace blade. Tightenblade

bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s). Replace

damagedparts.

• Check wiring,switches and con-

nections. If not

corrected, contactan authorized

service center/

department.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels1.oopen

vent holes.

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower ddve belt.

• Replace idlerpulley.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Place throttle controlin "FAST"

position.

• Shift to slowerspeed.

• Allow grass to dry before mow-

ing.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level.

(cont'd) • Low/unevan tire air pressure.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup ofgrass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades impropedy installed.

• Improper blades used.

Headlight(s) not

working (ifso

equipped)

Battery willnot

charge

Loss ofdrive

Engine "backfires" •

when turning engine

"OFF"

• Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildupof

grass, I_aves, and trash

around mandrels.

• Switch is"OFF".

• Bulb(s) bumed out.

• Faulty lightswitch.

• Loose or damaged widng.

• Blown fuse.

• Bad battery cell(s).

• Poor cable connections.

• Faulty regulator (ifso

equipped).

• Faulty altemator.

• Freewheel controlin =disen-

gaged" position.

• Motion drive belt worn, dam-

aged or broken.

• Airtrapped in transmission

dudng shipment

or servicing.

Engine throttlecontrol not set

at "SLOW" positionfor 30

seconds before stopping

engine.

CORRECTION

• Level mower deck.

• Check tires for properair pres-

sure.

• Replace/sharpan blade, "l]ghtan

blade bolt.

• Glean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Replace mowerddve belt.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

• Replace with blades listedin this

manual.

• Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

•Tum switch "ON".

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace lightswitch.

• Check widngand conneclfoos.

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

,, Check/clean allconnections.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

• Place freewheel controlin

=engaged"position.

• Replace motiondrivebelt.

• Purge transmission.

• Move throttle control to =SLOW"

position and allow to idle for 30

seconds before stopping engine.

NOTES

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

BATrERY

__ RED

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

FUSE15AMP.

• BLACK _ .......

SLACK (CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING

_j CONNECTOR

m.ACK iGNITION PLUG

UNIT GAP

I (2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL ENGINES)

IGNITION SWITCH

PO61TION CIRCUrr .'MAKE"

OFF G+M+L NONE

START B + L + S NONE

RUN/UGHT B+L A+Y

RUN B + L NONE

ORANGE

NOTE

_ SYSI"I_I OUII_UT 2eVOLTll i,C NN, e :N¢ORpM

I N,IP OC II lmlO RPM {I:_._RGING81'STEMOISCONNECTEO)

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. ASTHE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

HEADLIGHTS

--e-- O F,

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR ; - MODP-L NUMI::IP..H 91 _'i2-fO_l

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battmy

2 74760412 Bolt,Hex 114-20x3/4

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt,Btr Front 114-20x 7-I/2

11 150109 HolddownBatteryFront Mount

12 145769 Nut, PushNylon BatteryFront 1/4

16 153664 SwitchInterlockPush-In

19 STD551125 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20

21 166182 Hamess, Ugtd Socket(w/4152J)

22 4152J LightBulb

24 4799J Cable, Battery

25 146148 Cable, Battery

26 166180 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uric

28 145491 Cable, Ground

29 121305X Switch,Seat

30 140301 "Switch, Igni_on4 Po.sl_on

31 124211X Nut, Ignition

32 141226 Cover, IgnitionSwitch

33 109310X Key,Molded, Craftsman

40 169596 Harness, Ignition

41 71110408 BoltBlkFin Hex 1/4.20 UNC x 1/2

42 131563 Cover,Terminal

43 168327 Solenoid

44 73640400 NutKabsBIkHex 1/4-20UNC

45 121433X AmmeterRectangular6 Amp

52 141940 ProtectionWke Loop(Hour Meter)

55 17490508 SorewThdrol 5/16-18xl/2

70 166658 Hamess EngineB&S

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgivenIn U.S. inches

1 inch =25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

14 11 14

2 74 3

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

_PFASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 166819

2 140356

3 17060612

4 STD551025

5 155272

9 165454X013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 169118

14 17490608

17 144983X558

18 126938X

20 156437

23 124028)(

25 18131312

26 STD541437

28 156725X558

29 155217X599

30 154791X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD552507

58 140547

60 72140606

64 154798

74 STO541437

140 158418

142 165867

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

159 155123X428

Chassis

Dmwbar

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Washer 13/32 x3/4 x16Gauge

Bumper Hood_ash

Dash, Bllkscraened

Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

Panel, Dash, LH

ClipTlnnermanGdlle P/t.

Panel, Dash, RH

Scraw,Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 1/2 Type1-1"

HoodAssembly

Bumber Hood

Plate Mtg BatteE/Fuel Tank

Bushing,Snap, Nylon,Fuel Uns

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12Gauge

Locknut,He.x,with Insert 3/8-16 UNC

Grille/LensAsm

Lens, Grille

Fender/Footrest

Bracket,Feoder/Support

Scmw, Thdrol. 5/16-18x I/2 TYT

PivotBracketAssembly,LH, Mower,Rear

PluutBracketAssen_y, RH, Mower, Rear

Nut Lock W/tnsert 1/4 -20 UNC

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

BracketGrillePickoffLH

Screw,HexWshd #8-18 x 7/8

BracketGdlle Pic_ff RH

BoltFInHex 1/4 -20 UNC )(+75

Air DuctP/L 18HP B&S Opp. Twin

BoltRdhd Sqnk3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

Dash LowerS'n_T

Nut Crownlock3/8-16 UNC

Bracket SuspensionFront

Plate RelnfomementSTLT

Bracket SwaybarChassis

Bracket FootrestSTLT

Rod PivotChassis/Hood

CupholderSlttBlack

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1inch ==25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

GROUNDDRIVE

71-'_16

147--'_ 32

104

TRACTOR '- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 ...... Transaxla(See Breakdown) 72 19132012

HydroGr 319-0650 73 156347

2 142431 Spdng, Retum, Brake 74 121199X

3 143995 Pulley,Transpde 75 121749X

8 165866 Rod ShiftFenderAdjust

10 STD561210 PinCotter 118x 1 CAD 76 STD581075

14 10040400 Washer LockHvyHelical 77 123583X

16 STD541431 NutLockHexW/lns. 5/16-1"8 78 121748X

Uric

18 STD523710 BoltFinHex 3/6-16Uncx1 81 165591

Gr. 5

19 STD541437 NutLockHexW/W'sh 3/8-16 82 165711

Unc 83 19171216

21 130564 Knob,Deluxe 1/2-13 84 165815

22 145627 Rod,Brake Hydro 89 164890X428

24 73350600 Nut,Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 90 124346X

25 106888X Spring,Brake Rod 93 142564

26 STD551037 Washer 94 140462

27 STD561210 PinCotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 95 167696

28 145204 Rod, ParkingBrake 96 4497H

29 124236X Cap, PaddngBrake 97 140469

30 130807 Bracket,Transaxle

32 74760512 BoltHexHd 5/16-18Uncx3/4 98 73510600

34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 102 141322

35 120183X _Beadng,Nylon

36 1_11616 Washer 103 73940800

37 1572H Pin, Roll

38 131494 Pulley,Idler,Flat 104 140156

39 STD523727 Bolt 105 71070516

40 4470J Spacer, Spilt 116 72110610

41 165838 Keeper, Belt Idler 145 74490540

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 146 74490536

Gauge 147 74490524

47 127783 Pulley,Idler,V-Groove 150 165850

48 154407 BellcrankClutchGrnd Dry STL 151 19133210

49 123205X Retainer,Bolt 156 166002

50 STD523715 Bolt 157 153236

51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16 UNC 158 165589

52 STD541431 Nut,Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc 159 165494

53 105710X Unk, Clutch 160 19292016

55 105709X Spring,Return,Clutch 161 72140406

56 STD523712 BeltHex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

57 140294 V-Belt, Ground Drive 162 73680400

-59 140312 Keepar,CenterSpan 163 74780416

61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16x3/4

62 8883R Cover,Pedal 164 19091010

63 140186 Pulle_,,Engine 165 165623

64 164975 BoltHex7/16-20x4Gr. 5 166 166880

65 STD551143 Washer 168 165492

66 154778 Kasper Bolt EngineHydro 169 165580

70 134683 Guide BeltRH Engine

71 140158 StrapTorqueLhHydro 18/20"T

DESCRIPTION

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12Ga.

StrapTorque RhHydro 0650

Spacer,Split

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

Gauge

E-Fling

Key,Square

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

Gauge

ShaftAsm CrossTapered 650

SpringTorsion

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

LinkTransa,_de0650 LTHT/STL

Console,Shift

Nut Self:hid Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

LineFuel Hydro4"

Fan, I-lydro7"

ControlBypassHydro

Retainer Spring1"Zinc/Cad

Kasper Bo_Rh Hydro 0750.

18/20'

Nut KepaHex 3/6-16Unc

Washer Bellville .501D x

1.50D

Nut HexJam Toplook 1/4-20

Unf

Arm, Control Hydro

ScrewCap Hex 5/16 x 16 x I

BoltCan'.3/6-16 x 1.25

BoltHex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5

BoltHex Flghd 5/16-18 x 2-1/4

BoltHex Flghd 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

BushingBollcrank Grd Ddve

Washer 13/32 x2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted5/161Dx 1.125

BoltShoulder5/16-18 Unc - 2A

BracketShiftMount

HubTapperedFlange ShiftI_t

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga

BoltRdhdSqnk 114-20x3/4 Gr

Nut Crownlockl/4-20 Unc

BoltHex Fin 114-20Uric x I Gr

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

BracketPivotLever

Scraw 5/16-18 x 5/8

BoltShoulder5/16-18 x .561

Plate FasteningLt

NOTE: Allcomponentdlrnensions giveninU.S. inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

STEERING ASSEMBLY

• • L • _i

_41

t" -i

_ 114

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 154427"

3 156483

4 157473

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

11 STD551137

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17O6O612

30 STD561210

32 13O465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133812

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054X428

4,3 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 738OO50O

54 74780520

62 167902

63 74780616

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 "[54429

79 19132012

80 74950612

SteeringWheel

FrontAxleAssembly

SpindleAssembly,LH.

Splnd_ Aseem_, R.H.

Bearing;,Race,Thrust, Hardened

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

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

Ring, Klip

Bearing, SteedngColumn

Unk, Drag

Washer, Lock

Spacer, Bearing,FrontAxle

Nut, Lock,Range 5/8-11 UNC

ShaftAssembly,Steedng

Washer,Thrust ,515 x .750 x .033

Suppor_she_

Screwhex Wshhd Torx

Pittman ShaftAssembly

Bracket,Steering

Busl'_ng,Unk, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13F32x7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw 3/6-16 x3/4

Rod, "Re

Bushing,Steedng

Screw"[-r#10-32x 5 x 3/8 Range

Insert,Steedng Wheel

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

GripcoNut

Adaptor,SteeringWheel

Boot,SteeringDash P/L MtlBIk

Washer25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16Gauge

ExtensionSteedngNon-Adjust

pap,sp_d_

F_ng, Grease

Nut LockHx W/ins 5/16-19 UNC

BoltFin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

Wit,SteeringAssembly,Sen/ice

BoltFinHex 3/8-16 unc. x 1 Gr.5

SpacerAxle

BeadngArm Pittman

BoltFinHex 5/8-1lunc x 2-3/4

Brace Axle

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga

BoltHex Nylon3/8-16 x 3/4

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

SttG\_

ENGINE

TRACTOR _- MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 162152

2 17720410

3 .......

4 149723

5 144069

6 144068

7 138129

8 150176

10 145552

11 STD551125

12 STD522507

13 165287

14 13280336

15 13200300

16 STD551237

17 17490624

23 159880

25 145996

26 73920600

27 152927

29 137180

31 157103

32 161696

33 123487)(

34 106082X

35 17060512

37 8543R

38 .......

39 109227X

81 128861

DESCRIPTION

ControlThrot Paddle 32 22

Screw HexThd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

Engine(See Breakdown)BrkjgsModelNo. 461707-0145-E1

MufflerExhaust

ExhaustAsm. Left

ExhaustAsm. Right

ClampTube Double Engine

Bolt5/16 - 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Seres

Heat Shield Lt

Washer LockHvy.Helical 1/4

BoltFin Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

Gasket Muffler

NipplePipe 4-1/2"

EFbowStd 90 Degree 5/8-18 Npt

Washer LockExt Tooth3/8

ScrewThdrol3/8-16xl -1/2 Tytt

Shield Browning/DebrisGuard

Control Choke

Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf

"Screw'l-r #10-32 x 5 x3/8 Flange

ArrestorSpark

TankFuel3 50 Rear

Cap Fuel Guage STLT

Clamp Hose BIk

Spacer Fad

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

LineFuel

Plug Oil Drain (See EngineBreakdown)

Pad Idler 1.75 x .75 x .06

Nut, Flange 1/4-20 StarterNut

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch =25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140123

2 140551

3 74760616

4 19131610

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 17060616

9 19131614

10 155925

11 166369

12 121246X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Seat 3450 BllVolkCraftsman 13 121248X

Bracket PntPivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412

Bo4tFinHex 3/8-16unc X 1 15 134300

Washer _3/32 X 3/4 X I0 Ga 16 121250X

Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X

Nut Hex Lockw/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 21 153236

SpringSeat Cpran2250 BIkZi 22 STD541431

Screw 3/8-16X 1-1/2 24 19171912

Washer13/32X1 X14Ga 25 127018X

Pan PntSeat (blk)

KnobSeat

BracketPntMountingSwitch

BushingSnap BIkNy150Id

BoltRdhdSht Nk 1/4-20xl-1/2

SpacerSplit28 X 96 Zinc

SpringCprsn I 27 BIkPnt

Nut Lock1/4 LgeFigGr 5 Zinc

BoltShoulder5/16-18 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lockw/lns3/16-18

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

BoltShoulder5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

11 2

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

156439

1632OO

163202

133644

7 169637

9 1632O4

11 156811

13 146046

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

Decal Fender Danger Seam

Deeal Fend Auto SearsGold

Decal Hood RhCraftsman

Decal Hood LhCraftsman

Decal Maint Customer

Seats Dora

Decal Replacement Srs

Decal Fender CraftsmanGold

Decal Fender STL11-IOper

InstF_JS

Decal V-belt Dr SchTractor E

14 166927

15 160396

19 138047

20 166887

22 149516

- - 169210

- - 138311

- - 154515

- - 154516

- - 169590

-- 169591

DESCRIPTION

Decal Dash Panel

Decal Mower DriveSchematic

Decal, BatteryDiehardSears

Decal Deck Mower EZ3

Decal Battery

Decal By Pass Lt Hydro

Decal LiftHandle

Pad FootrestLh STLT

Pad FootrestRh STLT

Manual,Owner's (English)

Manual,Owner's (Spanish)

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire

2 65139 Stem,Valve

3 106222X Tire, Front

4 59904 Tube, Front'nre

(Not Provided, Service Item

Only)

5 "f06732X427 Rim, Front

6 278H Rtting, Grease (Front Wheel

Only)

7 9040H Baanng, Flange (FrontWheel

Only)

8 106108X427 Rim, Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear

10 7152J Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided.ServiceItem

Only)

11 104757X Cap, Axle

- - 144334 Sealant,"fire(10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

LIFT ASSEMBLY

37 5 49

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,270841

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 LiftLever InnerWire Asrn.

2 159471 ShaftAsm. Uft

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 120000(_ E Ring

5 19211621 Washer21/32x1 x21 Ga,

6 120183X Beadng Nylong

7 125631X Grip Handle Ruted

8 122365X ButtonPlungerRead

11 139865 LinkAsm LiftLH.

12 139866 LinkAsm LiftR.H.

13 STD624008 Retainer Spring

15 127218 Link Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 TrunnionBlkZinc

18 73680800 NutLockW/Wsh I/2-I 3 Uric

19 139868 Arm SuspensionMower

20 163552 Retainer Spring

23 110807X Nut,Special , "

24 19131016 Washer 13/32x5/8x16Ga.

25 2876H Spdng

26 76020308 Pin,Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

27 126971X Rod,AdjustLife

28 73350600 Nut,Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC

29 138057 Knob,InfiniteHeightAdmustment

30 150233 Trunnion,Inf.Height

31 140302 Beadng,PvL Lift.Sphedcal

32 73540600 NutCrowniock3/8-24

36 155097 PointerHeight Indicator

37 123935X Plug Hole BIk 1A85/1.515 Die

38 17060512 Screw 5/16-18x3/4

40 19112410 Washer 11/32x 1-1/2 x 10 Ge

41 155098 IndicatorHeight Stir

49 145212 Nut, Hex Flange Lock

50 110452X Nut,Push Phos.& Oil

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1Inch = 25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

MOWER DECK

lS7 _C_,"_ _._ 40 _ _aF"._P'_

lo,___T__ ",_

1_2____ _1. _

,._1_ .._ 144_,_

21 22

324

13_

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 165852 Mower Housing 68 144959

2 STD533107 Bolt 85 72140620

3 138017 BracketAssembly,SwayBar, 92 STD541437

Front

4 165460 BracketSway Bar 38/42" 101 136420

5 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 102 71161010

6 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear 103 19061216

8 850857 Beft,Hex3i8-24x1.25Gr.8 • 104 STD551110

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 105 160793

10 140296 Washer, Hardened 106 2029J

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 111 155197

12 129895 Beadng,Ball 112 155198

13 137645 ShaftAseambly, Mandrel, 113 17060512 "

Vented (Incl.Key Number6) 114 73510500

14 128774 Housing,Mandrel, Vented 115 72110504

15 110485X Beadng, Ball,Mandrel 116 4898H

16 140329 Stripper,Vented Mower Deck 117 165746

18 72140505 BoIt,Cardage5/16-18x5/8 118 73930600

!9 132827 Boll Shoulder 119 19121414

20 159770 Baffle,Vortex 121 143723

21 STD541431 Nut,Crowniock5/16-18 UNC 128 153390

22 134753 StiffenerBracket 129 191313'12

23 131267 Bracket,Deflector 130 STD523710

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve

25 123713X Spdng,Torsion,Deflector 131 STD533710

26 110452X Nut, Push 142 165890

27 130968 Shield,Deflector 143 157109

28 19111016 Washerlli32xs/8x16Ga. 144 158634

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 145 165888

30 157722 ScrewThdrolRollingWsh lid 146 165891

31 129963 Washer,Spacer 147 131335

32 153535 Pulley,Mandrel 148 169022

33 137266 Nut,Topiock,Flanged 149 165898

34 STD533717 Bolt 150 19091216

35 133835 Fastner,ChristmasTree 151 169670

36 131494 Pulley,Idler,Flat 152 169676

37 19131316 Washer t3/32x 13/16x 16Ga. 153 169674

40 STD541437 Nut,Crownlock3/8-16 UNC 154 169675

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH. 155 169671

45 STD624003 Retainer 156 169672

46 137729 Screw,Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 157 16O669

48 133944 Washer, Hardened 158 17720410

49 155066 RollerAssembly,Cam Follower

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder#10-24 Grade 5 - - 130794

51 STD541410 Locknut

52 139888 Bolt,Shoulder5/16-18 UNC

53 131845 Arm AsSembly,Pad, Brake - - 169583

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

56 165723 Spacer,Retainer

59 141043 Guard,Tuv Idler (94)

67 149846 KnobCustomOval

DESCRIPTION

V-Belt

BoltCarriage 3/8-16 x2-1/2

Locknut,HexW/Wsh 3/8-16

UNC

Cover Mulching42" Black

ScrewTrussHd PhUl0-24 x5/8

Washer #10

Washer Lock

LatchAsmBagger

Nut Weld

Bracket Gauge, Wheel LH

Bracket,Gauge, Wheel RH

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Hex Kepe 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bolt, Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Crownlock 3_-16

Washer 13/32 x7/8 x 14 Ga.

Bracket

Washer Felt

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

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

Gr.5

BoltRdhdSqnk3/8-16 UNC x 1

Ann SpdngBrake Mower

BracketArm Idler42"

Keeper Belt42"ClutchCable

PulleyIdlerFlat

BoltCarraigeIdler

Spdng Extension

Spdng Retum Idler

RetainerSpdngYellowZinc

Washer 9/'32x 3/4 x 16Ga.

Bracket Clutch

Cable Clutch42"

Washer flat 3/8" Type B

Spdng Retainer

SpdngRetentionLever

Spacer

RodClutch

ScrewHex ThdCut 1/4.20 x

5/8

MandrelAssembly(includes

Key Numbers8-10, 12-15, 31

and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete(Std

deck - orderseparatelymulcher

platecomponentskeynos. 101-

106)

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S.inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650

i_ 25 53

111 35

113

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 142930 Housing, Lower 43 142884

2 142931 Assembly,UpperHousing 44 150829

3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142991

4 142926 Ring,Wire Retaining 53 142961

5 142933 Ring, Retaining 56 142963

6 142934 Beadng, Shaft Ball 58 142964

7 142935 Beadng,Cradle 59 142965

8 150771 Beadng,Thrust 30_<52 x 13 62 142966

9 142937 Sweshplate, Variable 63 142967

13 142938 Block,CylinderAssembly 64 142920

14 142939 Arm, Trunnion 68 142969

15 142940 Seal, Lip 69 144610

17 142941 Guide, Slot 83 142971

18 150772 Shaft, Motor 85 150806

19 150773 Beadng,Thrust 42x68x16 88 142973

23 142944 Block,CylinderAssembly 89 142974

24 142945 Seal, Up 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975

25 142946 Actuator,Bypass 91 1429'76

26 150774 Canter SectionAssemblyKit 92 142977

27 142948 Seal, Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978

28 142949 Ring, Retaining 113 142917

29 142950 Washer 26x35x1 114 142918

30 150767 Plate, Bypass 119 142980

34 142951 Oil Rlter Element 134 144607

35 142952 Ann, Bypass 135 144608

36 142953 Ring, Retaining 139 150775

37 142954 Arm,Actuating 140 150776

38 142955 Pin,Actuating

39 150777 Bolt 5/16-24xl-5/4

40 150778 Lock,nut,Hex 5/16-24 UNJC

41 142958 Brake Rotor/StatorKit

DESCRIPTION

Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060

DifferentialAssembly

Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x.13

Seal .75 x 1.25 x .250

Shaft, Input

Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.38

Pin .50D x .43 ID x ,750

Arm, Control

Puck, Dampener

Set Screw

spring

Stud 5/16-24

JackshaftAssembly

Jackshaft

Screw, Cap

Washer 7/16 x 1 x 1/2

Sleeve Bearing

Seal, Wiper

sp_ng,Biock

Washer, BlockThrust

Cap, VentAssembly

F_ng, O-RingAssembly

Spacer

Nut,Castle 5/16-24

Pin,Cotter

Spring,Compression.

Nut,Hex 5/16-24

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1

215

10A

572

10GP_

1095 VALVE OVERHAUL

GASKET SET

1132

383

634o

552A

552

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INSTRUCTION MANUA 1

TRAC;TOH - - MuUEL NUMBER 917.270841

BRIGGS & STRATI"ON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 014,=

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 498583 CylinderAssembly 91 693483 BodyAssembly-Upper

2 399265 BushingP3eelI_t 95 690718 Screw('ThrottleValve)

3 91086 "k Seal-Oil 97 693485 Shaft-Throttle

4 493304 Surrrp-Engine 98 807_.3 Wit-IdleSpeed

5 214517 Head-Cylinder#1 102 693509 • Gasket-Cad0uretorBody

5A 214518 Head-Cylinder#2 104 693506 • Pin-RoatHinge

7 271867 _re Gasket-CylinderHeed #1 105 692078 • V_ve-Roat Needle

7A 271868 *_. Gasket-CylindorHeed #2 107 693482 BodyAssembly-Lower

8 495754 BreetherAseembly(Cylinder 108 693505 Valve-Choke

#1) 109 693498 Stilt-Choke

9 27803 _r_' Gasket-Breather 117 693538 Jet-Main

10 94382 Screw(BreatherAssembly) 693500 Jet-Main(High Altitude)

10A 94380 Screw(Braather-Cover) 121 491539 C_rburetorKit

11 280225 Tube-Breather 122 281411 Spacer

273390 ,k Gasket-Crankcase(.015" Thick, 125 693479 Carburetor

Std.) 130 693504 Valve-Throttle

271188 "/r Gasket-Crankcase (.005" Thick) 133 693512 Float-Carburetor

271189 , Gasket-Crankcase (.009" Thick) 146 94196 Key-'Rming

13 94565 Screw(Cy_'=derHeed) 147 693508 Jet-Pilot

15 94239 Plug-OilDrain 161 496599 Base-AirCleaner

16 690666 Crankshaft 163 271411 .A.Gasket-AirCleener

19 399264 Bushing 177 271170 "JrSeal-O-Ring

20 291675 "k Seal-Oil 187 299146 Uce-Fuel (CuttORequire<

23 491180 Flywheel Length)

24 222698 Key-Rywheet 197 95063 Screw(BackPlate)

25 499180 PistonAssembly(Standard) 202 262683 Unk-MechanicalGovomo

499181 PistonAssembly(_010"O.S.) 203 280997 Crank-Bell

499182 PistonAssembly(.020" O.S.) 205 93971 Screw(Bell Cr'-tnk)

499183 PistonAssembly(.030" O.S.) 209 262352 Spring-Governor

26 499184 RingSet. Piston(Standard) 211 261563 Spring-Governor

499285 RingSet, Piston(.010"O.S.) 212 693985 Unk-ThK)ttle

499186 RingSet, Piston(.020 "O.S.) 215 224816 Guide-Air

499187 RingSet, Piston(,030 "O.S.) 219 394348 Gear-Governor

27 263129 Lock-PistonPin 220 222773 Washer-Thrust(Governor

28 498319 Pin Assembly,Piston(Std.) 222 491282 Bracket-Cootrol

498320 PinAssembly-Piston(.005" 227 491297 Lever-Governor

O.S.) 235 224995 Shield-FuelSpray

29 498314 Rod-Connec_ (Standard) 240 394358 Rltar-Fuel

498541 Rod-Connec_g (.020 U.S.) 244 230318 Connector-Hose(Pulse L

32 95017 Screw(P_.,o_m_ngRod) 258 94930 Screw(Engine Sump)

33 390420 Valve-Exhaust(Include(s): 267 93897 Screw (CasingClamp)

494553 Keeper-Valve(Raf. No. 42)) 278 94942 Washer (GovernorLever]

34 691302 Valve4otake 297 94289 Nut-Wing(Air FitterReta_

35 65906 Spring-Valve(Intake) 304 691390 Housing-B_ower

36 26828 Spring-Valve (Extlaust) 305 690960 Screw(Bower Housing)

40 221596 Retainer*Valve(Exhaust) 306 222846 Shield-Cylinder

41 292260 Retainer-Valve(FJd'_ust) 306A 223734 Shield-Cylinder

42 494553 Keeper-Valve 307 94930 Screw (CylinderShield)

45 261368 Tappet-Valve 309 497596 Motor-Starter

46 214487 Camshaft 310 9400_ Bolt(Starter Motor)

47 393415 Slinger-Oil 311 497608 Bn_shSet

48 498542 Short Block 332 230674 Nut (Flywheel)

50 213290 Manltold-lntake 333 394891 Armature-Magneto

51 271412 _ Gasket-intake 334 94731 Screw (MagnetoArmatun

51A 270884 -/r4, Gasket-Intake 337 802592 Plug-Spark

53 93970 Screw (Carburetor) 356 494705 Wire-Stop

54 93208 Screw (IntakeManifold) 358 495868 GasketSet

73 691438 Screon-Rotating 383 89838 Wronch-SparkPlug

75 222511 Washer(Flywhest) 386 693490 q_- Gasket-Pump

78 691134 Screw (FlywheelFan) 391 693487 Body-Pump

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270841

BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

392 693491 0+ Spring-PumpDlaphregm

404 223882 Washer(GovernorCrank)

423 94674 Screw(AirCleaner Base)

425 94823 Screw (AirCleaner Cover)

432 693492 0+ Cap*Spring

433 693489 •+ Diaphragm-FuelIbump

434 693493 Cover-Diaphragm

435 693494 Screw (DiaphragmCover)

441 222875 Bracket-OilFill

445 394019 Filter-Air

447 93343 Screw (AirGuideCover)

449 94882 Screw (Oil Fill Bracket),

474 93474 Aitemator

482 93621 Screw (Alternator)

510 497606 Drive-Starter

513 398003 Clutsh-Drive

523 494947 Dipstick

525 495348 Tube-Oil Fill

527 223167 Ciamp-Tube

535 272490 Filter-Air

544 97603 Armature-Starter

552 262332 Bushing(GovernorCrank)

552A 262331 Bushing(GovernorCrank)

562 93853 Bolt-Carriage(Govemor Lever)

569 272645 _ Gasket-Base

572 222892 CoVer-Breather(Cylinder#2)

573 491304 Plate-Back

592 92278 Nut (GovernorLever)

601 95162 Clamp-Hose

615 94296 Retainer(Govemor Crank)

615A 93898 Retainer-GovernorShaft

616 491530 Crank-Governor

634 491287 * Seal-GovernorShaft

634A 271013 Washer-Foam

635 66538 Boot-SparkPlug

637 693510 Washer-Seal

643 496700 Retainer-AirFilter

689 262337 Spring-Friction

697 93585 Screw (DriveCap)

725 280866 Shiald-Hnat

726 91362 Gear-Ring

741 262989 Gear-'nming

783 693059 Geaf-Stattar

797 94010 Nut (StarterTerminal)

797A 693167 Nut (StarterTerminal)

801 394860 Cap-Drive

802 497607 _End +

803 497604 Housing-Starter

807 693511 Spacer

822 693497 Washer-Seal (Throttle Shaft)

847 495715 DIpsSck[rubeAseambLy

851 493880 Terminal-Cable

859 693488 0+ Diaphragm-FuelPump

861 393397 Kit-FuelPump

865 224774 Cover-Air Guide

865A 224775 Cover-AirGuide

868 497656 Seal-Valve

868A 273312 Seal-Valve

869 261463 Seat-Valve(|ntake)

870 262924 Seat-Valve (Exhaust)

671 261961 Bushing-Guide(Exhaust)

231218 Bushing-Guide(Intake)

877 393456 Wlra-Altemator

881 495901 Plate-Cover

918 393815 Ho_e-Vacuum(Cylinder-To-

Impulse Pump)(Cutto Required

Length)

934 94627 Screw (Fan Retainer)

955 693513 Plug-Carburetor

968 225008 Cover-AirCleaner

971 805540 Screw (Upper BodyTo Lower

1005 498157 Fan-Flywheel

1006 224901 Retainer-Fan

1019 496726 Label Kit

1036 499382 Labet KP,-Erniasion

1051 263080 Ring-Retaining

1058 273688 Owner's Manua=

1081 280860 _r Seal-O-Ring

1090 497605 Retainer-Brash

1095 498047 GasketSet-Valve Overhaul

1125 94724 Screw (Cover Plate)

1132 94675 " Screw(Oil Slinger)

1136 94297 Screw (Governor,ContrelRed)

1137 220680 Washer (Governor,Control

Rod)

1138 94298 Nut(Governor,ControlRod

-- 460707-0145-E1Reptanement Engina

IncludedinGasket Set, Ref Number 358.

• IncludedinCarburetorKit,Rel Number 121.

• IncludedinValue Overhaut Kit,Rel Number

1095.

+ Includedin Fuel Pump Kit,Fief Number 861

"JrO•+

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U,S. inches

1inch =25,4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

_r _

f -*

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

I_lk perate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I

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.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-H OMEsM(1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces

!-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

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

PartsDirect sM

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

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am-5 pm, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

SEARS

HomeCentralsM

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