Craftsman 917270642 16.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER User Manual

Owner's Manual

.0 HP

ELECTRIC ;TART

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270642

o Safety

Assembly

o Operation

o Maintenance

o Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1=800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat

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

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

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

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

Assembly ................................................ 6

Operation ............................................... 1t

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

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

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

Storage .................................................. 28

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etco

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual.

o 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 riding equipment is available at no charge for 30 days from

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

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

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

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

warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This Warranty gives you

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

state.

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

GENERAL OPERATION

o Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting°

° Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine_

o Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etco, which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

- Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

o 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.

o 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 removinggrass

catcher or uncloggingchute°

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

° Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

o Watchfor 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 result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you fee! uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

o Mow up and down slopes, not across_

° Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

° Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

o Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

o Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

o Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

° Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction_

° Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

o Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

o 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.

o Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding_

o Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

o Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

o Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

o Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children_

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

o Never allow children to operate the

machine_

° Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees._ or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

o 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 cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

° Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

° Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

° Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

° Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

o Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

o Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

o Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

o Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine oRerationo

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

° Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

° Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

o Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

o Mow up and down slopes (t5 ° Max), not

across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

o Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps_ Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

o Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you wilt not have to stop or shift

while on the stope_

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

o Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

,_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED°

,_CAUTION: 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

it cannot 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

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

O!L TYPE SAE 30

(API-SF!SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3,0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

(GAP: .030")

VALVE INTAKE: o003"-_005"

;LEARANCE: EXHAUST: .005"-.007"

'GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0-5.7

MPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.7

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14PSI

REAR: 12 PSt

;HARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY

;YSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA:190

CASE SIZE: UtR

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible 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 tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

o Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual°

_kWARNING: 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

grassocovered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code), Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZIE

(t) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-t8 x 1-1/4 (I) Locknut 516-18

(1) Shoulder Bolt 5/16-18

(1) Knob

(1) Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE

(2) Screws #10 x 5/8 (2) Lock Washers #10

(2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Parts packet separately in carton

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Steering

Wheel

Manual

Video

Cassette

Steering Mulcher

Boot Plate

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Parts Bag

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

Steering Wheel ,c_

Adapter (2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Steering

Wheel

Insert

Steering

Extension

Shaft =

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

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

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

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1)Pliers

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) 3/4" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1) 3/4" Socket w/

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(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 from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flaL

o Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKiD

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

o 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-

ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

o Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

- Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

o Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

° Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

° Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

o Remove protective rfiaterials 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.

Insert

318 Hex Bolt

318 Lockwasher

Large Flat

Washer

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

o 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

section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

o Lift seat pan to raised postion and open

battery box door,

° 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 manual for charg-

ing structions.)

Seat

Battery

Door

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

o 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

Adjustment Knob

Flat Washer

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

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 of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual. Verify that the belts are routed

correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor,

check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher 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.

o Raise and hold deflector shield in up,-

right position.

o 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

_kmower 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 Hook Points

Down

The Top ,,_

Lock

Weld Washer

Screw

Latch Latch

Hook

Washer

Mulcher "_I-- Screw

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Nut

Lock Washer

Washer

Latch

Hooks

_/ CHECKLIS T

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

_" All assembly instructions have been

completed.

v" No remaining loose parts in carton.

Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum I hour at 6 amps).

v' Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely°

v' All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

cutting results. (Tires must be properly

inflated for leveling).

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 still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

v' Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

#" Engine oil is at proper level.

J' 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_

,/ 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 suppliedwith the product.

Learnand understand their meaning,

BATTERY

ENGINE ON

FUEL

CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON "_

Xl-@ 0

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

FAST

OVER TEMP

LIGHT

UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

LOW PARKING BRAKE

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KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER_ KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference.

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Light Switch

Position

ThrottletChoke

Control

Ammeter

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake

Control

Freewheel

Control

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Parking Brake

Approx.

Speed

3 MPH

2 MPH

1 MPH

Motion

Control Lever

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Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attach-

ments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing

the tractor with the engine off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the

speed and direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position°

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

eyes, which can result in severe eye damagerAlways wear safety glasses

or eye shields while operatingyour tractor or performing any adjustmentsor

repairs. We recommenda wide visionsafety maskover the spectacles,or

standard safety glasses

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch_ When engine is

running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold_

o Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch

Throttle/Choke Lever "Engaged"

Control

_ Position

_ "Disengaged"

Position

"Brake ,_ Parkin Brake

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Pos_t_on u

nga-ed"

• _....... osition

Peda! "Drive" "Disengaged" Control

Position Position Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

o To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE

o To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" po-

sition.

o 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_

ENGINE -

o 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".

o Turn ignitionkey to "OFF" position and

remove key Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use_

° Never use choke to stop engine.

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

_pping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position, to empty grass

catcher, etco

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

o Operating engine at tess than futl throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

o Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

° Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

o Release parking brake and clutch/brake

pedal.

o Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position°

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting heighL

° Grasp lift lever.

o Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximately

1-I/2 to 4". The heights are measured

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running_ These heights are

approximate and may vary depending

upon soil conditions, height of grass and

types of grass being mowed.

° The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

coot season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

o For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut relative-

ly high; the second to desired height.

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

•_kCAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than t5 ° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

,, Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

= If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

o If 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.

o Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

o Make all turns slowly.

Attachment Clutch

Lever "Engaged"

Position

Attachment Lift

Lever High Position

Position

,,:_ Low

Position

'ge

Guard

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position.

Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor°

o Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control..

o Pull freewheel control knob out and hold

in position by inserting retainer spring

into forward hole of control rod.

= 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

transporting your tractor on a truck or a

trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured

to tractor. Use an appropriate means of

tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc,).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing_ Too heavy of

a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

° Check 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

• Forcold 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

dAweather 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 during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel 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-

,_nt damage may occur°

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill° Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or use

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

o Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

= Sit on seat in operating position, depress

dutch/brake pedal and set parking brake.

o Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

, Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

o Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

o Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts_

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try

again. If engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

o When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

o The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and

below)

o When engine starts, allow engine to run

with the throttle control in the choke

position until the engine runs roughly,

then move throttle control to fast posi-

tion. This may require an engine warm-

up period from several seconds to sev-

eral minutes, depending on the temper-

ature_

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

= Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

o Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

o Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Release the parking brake and let the

clutch/brake slowly return to operating

position.

o Allow one minute for transmission to

warm upo This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

o The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE" At a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See 'q"O ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

,_kURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the trans-

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the first time. 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.

o Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set.

, Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

o 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.

o Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and

hold for five (5) seconds° Repeat this

procedure three (3) times_

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive sys-

tem.

o Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

brake.

• Engage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in driving position (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

° Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to half (1/2) speed. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion, slowly disengage clutch!brake

pedal.

o Slowly move motion control 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 motion control 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

normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

o Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

o Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See '%0

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

o The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

o Drive so that clippings are discharged onto

the area that has been cut. Have the cut area

to the right of the tractor.This will result ina

more even distribution of clippings and more

un'rformct_ng.

o When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

o Do not mow grass when it is weL Wet

grass wilt plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps° Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

o Always operate engine at 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.

o 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 cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

° For best results, adjust the mower 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 doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

graining of the lawn.

Maxl_

ENGINE

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FtLL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and ......

T Interlock Systems

R Check for Loose 'F'_steners

cA Sharpen!Repia'ce'"M'ower Blades

T Lubrication Chart

O Check Battery Level

a C!ean Battery and Ten'nin,_ls/R,echarge

Chec k Transaxle Cooling ............

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension

' Adjust Motion DriVe Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level I _ 6##

Change Engine Oil

Clean Air Filter

" C ean A{r Screen .........................................

G ,nspo=Mu.le_Spa;"Arre;te,.............

Replace Oil Filter (if equipped)

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Fif_er Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

SERVICE DATES

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1 - Change rno[e often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures 5 - ff equipped with adjustable system

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

3 - _!equipped with ot__tet, change oll every 50 hours

4 - Rep_ce blsdes mere often when mowing In sandy soll

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 properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

= Check engine oil level

o Check brake operation,

° Check tire pressure,

° Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation,

° Check for loose fasteners,

6 - Not required If equipped with maintenance-free ba_.ely,

7 - Tighten front axle plv_t bolt to 35 ft -Ibs max}mum

Do not over!}ghten

LUBRICATION CHART

Spindle-- ._____.._. _ Spindle

Zerk

O Front Wheel,

Bearing _

O Engine_

@ Attachment I

cJutch I I

Pivot(s) L_.__L

Front

Wheel

f Bearing

Zerk

@ 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

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

if tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted.(See

'%0 ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

o Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual).

o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

o 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.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

o Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

o Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

o Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

o Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown°

o Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated. Mandrel

Trailing Blade Assembly

Edge Up_ \ Center f_,_

LockWasher, "_" _ "-'_-_' \ _" r

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identified by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

o The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

o 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).

o 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, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position° If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

Center Hole

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

o Keep battery and terminals clean.

o Keep battery bolts tight.

o Keep small vent holes open.

o Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

o Open battery box door.

o Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

o Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

° Clean terminals and battery cableends

with wire brush until bright.

° Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

° Reinstallbattery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY"in the SERVICEAND

ADJUSTMENTSsection of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deteriorationand wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot.

o 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 use com-

pressed air or high pressure 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 viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when

used above 32°E 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 in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation° Tighten oil fill cap/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.

o 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 5 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.

Oil Fill

__ Cap/Dipstick

.o,

""_! _"yy/<_._ Drain

I t'Y ,ug

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 stubborn

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.

o Remove knob(s) and _over.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

° Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

= Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean,

absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove

excess oil

o If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner.

° Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge°

o Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

o Remove cartridge nut.

o Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor. Clean

base carefully to prevent debris from

entering carburetor.

o Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface° If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

° Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner,

cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT; Petroleum solvents, such as

kerosene, are not to be used to clean the

cartridge. They may cause deterioration of

the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not

use pressurized air to clean or dry car-

tridge.

Cover

Knob -'-'---'_

Cover _ Cartridge

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

Paper

Ca_ddge

_-Base

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating.

o Remove screws from blower housing

and lift housing and dipstick tube

assembly off engine,

o Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of

dirt.

= Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush €

to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

° To reassemble, reverse above proce-

dure.

Screws Blower Housing Screws

air screen

DipstickTube

Assembly

Engine Cooling

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could 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-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required,

° With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

° Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

° Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clam.ps are properly positioned.

Filter

3LEANING

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

o 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.

o 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.

, Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

= Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

= Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

° Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer spdngs.

° 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.

TO INSTALL MOWER

° Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

o Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

, Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

o Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Suspension Clutch

Arms

Retainer

Spring

ine Pulley

Front

Link

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

,r Springs

(Both Sides)

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). tf tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower°

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

° At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

° If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

, To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

. To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

° Recheck measurements after adjusting°

Bottom

Edge of

Mower to _ ,_ _[_'-'-"-'_l a/_-'-q, I

ar°und/l

"_-"_J Ground Line _-'TJ-

Suspension

Arm

Bottom

Edge of

Mower to

Ground

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so that

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor°

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

o Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length° Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

, If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

° To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both front link&

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut =E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front link&

. Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

"13"

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

N u _

ut F _ Nut "E"

Trunnion ___

Front Links Trunnion

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools, Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

o Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

o Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

° Pull belt away from mowen

BELTINSTALLATION

o Install new belt in reverse order of

removal

Mandrel

Pulley

o Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

o Install mower in reverse order of

removalinstructions.

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 high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

o Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

o Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

o 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 "Engaged"

Nut

Operating Arm

Do Not touch this nuL If further brake adjustment

is necessary contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department 24

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See 'qO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

o Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

° Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over cool-

ing fan blades.

° Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around engine

pulley.

o Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

Engine II ._

Pulley

Clutching 'dler_ i '

Transmission 11 / &

Input

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever

will not hold its position while at a selected

speed, it may be adjusted at the friction

pack located on the right side of transmis-

sion.

o Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac-

tor by turning ignition key to "OFF" posi-

tion, and engage parking brake.

° Adjust motion control lever by tightening

adjustment Iocknut one half (1/2) turn.

NOTE= If for any reason the effort to

move the motion control lever becomes

too excessive, reverse the above adjust-

ment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4

to 1/2 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require removal

for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before

operating the tractor. See =PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation 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.

o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

iose)o

o Repair tire and reassemble.

o On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

o 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°

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Adjustment

Locknut

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

Axle Cover

=_-,,. Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK

BATTERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases° Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies_ Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergenc_

starting, follow this procedure:

AIMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehica| must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system_ Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicals.

TO A'FFACH JUMPER CABLES -

o Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

o 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,

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal

° Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut. Tighten securely.

o Close battery box door.

Seat Pan

Battery

Door Box

LeckWasher

Flat

Hex Washer

Nut Hex

Belt

Positive (Red) Cable

Negative (Black)

Cable

Charged

Battery

Positive Terminal

Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

,&CAUTION: Do not short battery ter-

minals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals

at the same time. Before connecting

battery, remove metal bracelets, wrist-

watch bands, rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

° Lift seat pan to raised position and open

battery box door.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

o Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

° First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat wash-

er and hex nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

o Raise hood.

o 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.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

o Raise hood.

o Unsnap headlight wire connector.

= Stand in front of tractor° Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor_

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

Hood

Headlight

Wire

Connector

ENGINE

Manintenance, 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 estyablishment or indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

Governor Governor

Control Control Plate

Clamp

Holes "A" Screw Throttle Cable

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:

o With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tion. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position.

o Check that holes "A" in governor con_

trol lever and hole in governor plate line-

up. If holes "A" are not aligned, loosen

clamp screw and move throttle cable

until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp

screw securely.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle°

The carburetor has been preset at the 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. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

tn general, turning idle mixture valve in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

"Fuming the idle mixture valve out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a richer fueValr

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle

valve and the seat in carburetor may

result if screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING

= Air cleaner assembly must be assem-

bled to the carburetor when making car-

buretor adjustments.

o Be sure the throttle control cable is

adjusted properly (see above).

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.

° Move throttle control lever to slow posi-

tion. With finger, rotate and hold throttle

lever against idle speed screw. Turn

idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

= While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve

full travel clockwise then counterclock-

wise until engine runs rough. Turn

valve to a point midway between those

two positions. Release throttle lever.

_,CCELERATIONTEST

, Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position, if engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle mixture valve out (counter-

clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

4igh speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

lot adjust - damage may result.

iMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

_ngine governor, which is factory set for

3roper engine speed. Overspeeding the

)ngine above the factory high speed set-

iing can be dangerous. If you think the

=_ngine-governed high speed needs adjust ._

ing, contact your nearest authorized ser.-

vice center/department, which has proper

_quipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed

Screw

Throttle

Lever

Limiter

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

,_IkCAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor..

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage° This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

o Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

o Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

o Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

° Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

o Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

o After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

° To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see 'q'O

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.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts such as carburetor, fuel 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 during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

Drain the fuel tank,

o Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

o Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur,.

o Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizingthe formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. 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 minutesafter adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizerto reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drainthe gas tank and carbure-

tor if usingfuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with enginewarm) and replace

with clean engine oilo(See "ENGINE"in

the Maintenancesection of this manual),

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s)o

o Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s),

. Turn ignition key to "START" position for

a few seconds to distribute oil.

o Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another_

° Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust° Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

° If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic, Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensatioon to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm°

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM , CAUSE

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Will not start - Out of fuel.

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

o Engine not"CHOKED" prop-

edy.

o Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug,

• Dirty air filter.

, Dirty fuel filter.

° Water in fuel.

o Loose or damaged wiring.

= Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

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CORRECTION

° Fill fuel tank°

. See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section,

o Wait several minutes before

attempting to starL

° Replace spark plug.

• Cleanlreplace air filter,

= Replace fuel filter.

= Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

• Check all wiring,

• See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section_

- Contact an authorized service

center.

Dirty air filter. °

i i,

Clean/replace air filter.

° Bad spark plug_

o Weak or dead battery.

o Dirty fuel filter.

o Stale or dirty fuel.

° Replace spark plugo

° Recharge or replace battery.

° Replace fuel filter,

° Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Engine clicks but will

not start

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Loss of power

Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjustment. =

Engine valves out of adjust-

mento

• Ctutchlbrake pedal not

depressed.

o Attachment clutch is engaged°

° Weak or dead battery.

° Blown fuse.

o Corroded battery terminals.

° Loose or damaged widng.

• Faulty ignition switch.

o Faulty solenoid or starter.

Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

° Weak or dead battery.

° Corroded battery terminals.

° Loose or damaged wiring.

o Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Cutting too much grass/too

fast°

° Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

• Build-up of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

° Low oil level/dirty oil.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section°

Contact an authorized service

center°

Depress clutchlbrake pedal.

• Disengage attachmentclutcho

• Recharge or replace battery

o Replace fuse.

° Clean battery terminals.

• Check all widng.

• Check!replace ignition switch.

, 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-

tionfreduce speed°

° Adjust throttle control°

o Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

° Check oil level/change oilo

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Loss of power (cont'd) , Faulty spark plug. • Clean and regap or change

spark plugo

o Dirty fuel filter. . Replace fuel filter°

• Stale or dirty fuel. ° Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

o Water in fuelo o Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank with fresh gasoline and

replace fuel filter°

o Spark plug wire loose. • Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

o Dirty engine air screen/fins. ° Clean engine air screen/fins.

° Dirty/clogged muffler° ° Clean/replace muffler_

• Loose or damaged wiring. ° Check all wiring°

o Carburetor out of adjustment° o See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section_

• Engine valves out of adjust- o Contact an authorized service

mento center.

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Excessive vibration o Worn, bent or loose blade. ° Replace blade. Tighten blade

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at

tachment clutch

engaged

ill

Poor cut uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

° Bent blade mandrel.

- Loose/damaged part(s)_

o Faulty operator-safety pres-

ence control system,

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower deck not level°

Buildup of grass, leaves, and

trash under mower..

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

bolt.

Replace blade mandrel,

Tighten loose part(s)o Replace

damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and con-

nections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized

service center/

department.

o Replace blade, Tighten blade

bolt.

o Level mower deck_

o Clean underside of mower hous-

ing..

o Replace blade mandrel.

o Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

Obstruction in clutch mecha-

nism,

Worn/damaged mower drive

belt,

Frozen idler pulley..

Frozen blade mandrel.

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Engine speed too slow.

Travel speed too fast,

Wet grass.

Mower deck not level.

Low/uneven tire air pressure°

Worn, bent or loose blade.

° Remove obstruction.

° Replace mower drive belt.

• Replace idler pulley.

- Replace blade mandrel,

,Hi,,, II,,,,,lll,'

- Place throttle control in "FAST"

position°

° Shift to slower speed.

• Allow grass to dry before mow-

ing,

° Level mower deck.

• Check tires for proper air pres-

sure.

o Replace!sharpen blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

TROUBLESHOOTDNG CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Poor grass discharge o Buildup of grass, leaves and

(cont'd) trash under mower.

=,uu ii L ill,

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

= Mower drive belt worn°

• Blades improperlyinstalledo

o Improper blades used.

- Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

lill ==Lu

• Switch is "OFF".

o Bulb(s) burned out,

• Faulty light switch,

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Blown fuse.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections°

Faulty regulator (if so

equipped)°

Faulty alternator.

° Freewheel control in "disen-

gaged" position_

• Motion drive belt worn, dam-

aged or broken.

• Air trapped in transmission

during shipment

or servicing,

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Engine throttle control not set

at "SLOW" position for 30

seconds before stopping

engine°

CORRECTION

o Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

° Replace mower drive bell

o Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

= Replace with blades listed in this

manual.

• Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes°

,ul,,i.,

° Turn switch "ON".

° Replace bulb(s)_

o Check/replace light switch.

° Check widng and connections°

o Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

o Check/clean all connections.

° Replace regulator,

° Replace alternator.

° Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

° Replace motion drive belt,

° Purge transmission.

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Move throttle control to "SLOW"

position and allow to idle for 30

seconds before stopping engine°

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642

01926 ..(WH#t 56442)

"Ill

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BATTERY

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WHFfE I _ I

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WitITE I........ I I ........

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/,/_L_r--:-:---_ \ _ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL 1

///./ I _ I _\ ALTERNATORSYSTEMo L 8_o_. _

t ( Y_EZ:_ EZ:_S _ THE LIGHTS ARE NOT _ k_j7 T J "

I I ' I _-_ _-= I° II CONNECTED TO THE I /_, I

_ _ _ lZ_ _ BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR _ PL.-J

\ \1 _ _ E:_ ,1 OWNELECTRICALSOURCE.

\\ M L B , t BECAUSE OF THIS, THE HEADLIGHTS

"-. ",- / BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

"-_"_'_ _ WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS ,0 0 /-)

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF G + M + L NONE

RUN/LIGHT B + L.......A + Y

RUN B + L NONE

WILL DIM, AS THE ENGINE IS NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST_

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 917.270642

I 1

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 144925

2 74760412

3 STD551025

4 STD551125

6 STD541025

8 156417

16 153664

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 147430

22 4t52J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

28 4207J

29 121305X

30 140301

31 12421tX

32 141226

33 109310X

40 156442

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

45 121433X

52 141940

70 140422

DESCRIPTION

Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP

Bolt Hex Hd 1/4_20uncx 3/4

Washer9/32 x 5/8 x 16Ga

WasherLockHvy Helical1/4

Nut FinHex 1/4-20 Unc

Case Battery

Switch,InterlockPush-In

WasherLock 1/4

NutJam Hex 1/4-20 Uric

HarnessAsm LightW/4152j

Bulb Light#1156

Cable Battery 6 Ga 11=red

Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red

Fuse 30AMP Auto Green

Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black

Switch PJungerNc Gray

Switch lgn 4 Pos

Nut ignition

CoverSw Key BIk 1 25 TextSLT

Key IgnMoldedCraftsman

Harnesslgn Man CI Am Hm 97

Bolt BIk.,FinHex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

CoverTerminalRed

Soienoid

NutKepsBlk Hex 1/4..20Unc

Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp

ProtectionWire Loop

HarnessEngine B&S 14 OHV

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U,S, inches

1 _nch = 25_4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 160392

2 140356

3 17490612

4 19131216

5 155272

9 t61917X013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 155934)(010

14 17490608

17 144983X558

t 8 126938X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 145198X558

29 155217X599

30 151287X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD522507

60 72140606

64 154798

74 STD541437

140 158418

142 156095

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

- 5479J

Chassis Assembly

Drawbar

Screw, Thd. Roll 3/8-16 x 3/4

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Bumper Hood/Dash

Dash

Bott, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4

Panel, Dash, L H,

Clip "rinnerrnan Grille P/L

Panel, Dash, R.H

ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Hood Assembly

Bumper Hood

Washer t3/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut

Gdlle wlClips MS-558

Lens, Gdlle

Fend/Ftrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558

Bracket, Fender Support

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

Pivot Bracket Assembly, LHo

Pivot Bracket Assembly, Roll

Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4-20 UNC

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

Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

Screw Hex Wshd 8-t8 x 7/8

Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

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

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

Dash Lower STLT

Nut Crowniock 3/8016 UNC

Bracket Suspension Front

Plate Reinforcement STLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

Plug, Button

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

I inch = 25A mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.27064.2

GROUND DRIVE

I 26 1

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1 140607

2 142431

3 144698

8 154792

t0 76020416

16 73800500

18 74780616

19 73800600

21 106933X

22 145627

24 73350600

25 106_88X

26 19131316

27 76020412

28 145204

29 124236X

30 130807

32 74760512

34 155071

35 120183X

36 19211616

37 1572H

38 123874X

39 74760644

40 4470J

4I t 54777

42 19131312

47 127783

48 154407

49 123205X

50 74760624

51 73880600

52 73680500

53 I057t0X

55 105709X

56 74760620

57 141416

59 140312

61 17490612

62 6863R

63 140186

54 71170764

65 10040700

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Transmission, Asm. 66 154778

Spring, Return, Brake 69 142432

Pulley, Transmission 70 134683

Rod, Shift 71 141417

Pin, Cotter 1t8 x I 72 19132012

Nut, Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16-18 73 141418

UNC 74 121199X

Bolt Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr.5 75 121749X

Nut, Lock Hex w/Wsh 3/8-16 76 12000001

UNC 77 123583X

Knob Rd.. 112-13 Plstc.. Thds 78 121748X

Blk_ 81 156048

Rod, Brake 82 123782X

Nut 83 19171216

Spring, Rod, Brake 84 141423

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 86 157480

Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 87 19212016

Rod, Parking Brake 88 12000008

Cap, Parking Brake 89 158388

Bracket, Transmission 90 124346X

Bolt Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 93 142564

Shaft, Foot Pedal 94 140462

Bearing, Nylon 95 144643

Washer 96 4497H

Pin, Rotf 97 144201

Pulley, idler, Flat 98 73510600

Bolt 100 19111216

Spacer, Split ! 03 73940800

Keeper, Belt, idler

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga 104 141421

Pulley, idler, V-Belt 105 71070516

Bellcrank Clutch Gmd Drustl 106 74780520

Retainer, Bell 108 17541026

Bolt

Nut 109 145098

NutCrownlock 5/16-28 116 72110610

Unk, Clutch

Spring, Return, Clutch 144

Bolt, Hex 3/8-t6 UNC x 1-1/4 t45

V-Be_t, Drive 146

Keeper, Belt, Center 147

Screw, Tl_rol 3/8-16 x 3/4 148

Type -rT 149

Cover, Pedal 150

Pulley, Engine 151

Bolt Hex 7/16 x4 Gr. 5

Washer

DESCRIPTION

Keeper, Belt Engine Hydro

Screw

Guide, Be{t, Mower Drive RH

Strap, Torque, Lh

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

Strap, Torque, Rh

Spacer, Split

Washer 25/32 x I-1/4 x 16 Ga,

Ring, E

Key, Square

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

Asm, Shaft

Spring, Torsion

Washer 17/32 x3/4x 16 Ga..

Rod, Tie

Bushing

Washer 21132 x 1-114x 16 Gao

Ring, Clip

Console, Shift

Nut Self-Thd Wshd 1/4

Une Fuel

Fan 7"

Control Asm Bypass Hydro

Spring, Retainer 1"

Keeper, Belt Rh

Nut Keps 3/8-16 UNC

Washer 11/32 x3/4 x 16 Ga.

Nut, Hex JamToplock 1/2-20

UNF

Arm, Control Pump 500 Hydro

Bolt, Head Hex 5/16 x t8 x 1

Bolt H 5/16-!8 UNC x 1-1/4

Screw Hex Wh Hd #10-24 x I-

5/8

Adaptor Fan Hydro Lt Hyd Alum

Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1-

1/4

191110t6 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16

74490540 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/t6-18 Gr. 5

74490536 Bolt Hex 5/16-18 x 2-1/4

74490524 Bolt Hex 5/16-18 U NC x 1-1/2

159103 Spacer

122052X Spacer Retainer

150935 Bushing Nylon Collered

19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU°S. inches

1inch = 25,4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

_-°,

62 44

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 192720 t 6

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

11 STD55t137

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156546

18 57079

19 124035X

20 126684X

22 71200410

23 127501

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD5612t0

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133808

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 STD541431

54 74780520

62 156594

63 STD523710

65 15478O

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

SteeringWheel

Axle Assembly STMP DroppedSTL

SpindleAssembly,L.H..

SpindleAssembly, R.H,

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

Washer 25/32 x 1_5/8x 16 Gauge

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

Ring,Klip

Bearing, Steering Column

DraglinkExtendedStamped

Washer,Lock

BearfngAxleSTLT/GT

Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-11 UNC

ShaftAssembly, Steering

Washer,Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Support, Shaft

Washer, Shim 1/4x 5/8 x ..062

Screw, Hex Socket t/4_20 x 5t8

PittmanShaft Assembly

Bracket,Steering

Bushing, Link, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw,Thd., Roll.. 3t8-16 x 3/4

Rod,Tie

Bushing,Steering

Screw

Insert,Steering Wheel

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

Gripco Nut

Adaptor,SteeringWheel

Boot, Steering Shaft

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x I6 Gauge

Extension Shaft Steering LR.LT

Cap, Spindle

Fitting,Grease

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins. 5/16-18 UNC

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

Kit SteeringAsm Service

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

SpacerAxle

BearingArmPittman

Bolt, FinHe× 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3/4

Axle, Brace

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

1 inch= 25.4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270642

38 78

"===_ .... .-" t'r,;_.- t_ '

,,, ,,

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

t 162157

2 17720410

4 137352

13 272293

14 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 159980

29 137180

31 109202X

32 158990

33 123487X

35 17490512

37 t37040

38 ......

40 124028X

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD551131

72 71070512

78 17490620

81 128861

ControlThrot/Ch Lh

ScrewHex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8T

Engine(See Breakdown) B&S Model 28UT07-1174-E1

MufflerExhaustB&S Lt

Gaskett 313 Id TinPlated

Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3"

ElbowStd 90 Degree3/6-18 Npt

WasherLockExt Tooth3/8

ShietdBrowning!DebrisGuard

Arrestor Spark

TankFuel 1 25 Fr

Cap Asm FuelSearsVented

ClampHose BIk

Screw,Thdrot 5116+18x 3/4 Tyt

Line Fuel 20"

Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Bushing Snap Nyt Blk Fuel Line

Screw Hexwsh Thdrof 1/4-20x3/4

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Screw Hexhd Cap 5/16-18x314

Screw Thdrol 3/8+16x1-1/4Tytt

Nut Flange 114-20Starter Nut

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S+ inches

t inch = 25+4 mm

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17 12

KEY

NO,

PART

NO,

140122

140551

STD5237t0

19131610

145O06

STD541437

124181X

17490616

19131614

155925

120068X

DESCRIPTION

Seat 3350 BIk/blkCraftsman

BracketPnt PivotSeat (btk)

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16uncX 1

Washer13/32X 3/4 X t0 Ga

Cl_pPush In Hinged

Nut HexLock w/Ins3/8-16Uric

SpringSeatCprsn 2 250 BtkZt

ScrewThdrol3/8-16 X 1 Ty-tt

Washert3/32 X t X 14 Ga

PanPntSeat(bik)

KnobSeat 1/2-13UncB{k

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

12 121246X

13 121248X

14 72050412

15 134300

16 121250X

17 123976X

21 153236

22 STD541431

24 19171912

25 127018X

BracketPnt Mounting Switch

Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id

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

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 127 BIk Pnt

Nut Lock1/4 Lge Rg Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lockw/Ins5/16-18

Washer 17132X 1-3/16X 12 Gao

Bolt Shoulder5/16-t8 X 62

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S inch-

esl inch= 25A mm

DECALS

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13 6 3

14 _

KEY

NO,

PART

NO.

1 156811

3 163200

4 163202

6 133644

8 163203

9 1632o4

10 156439

12 146046

13 163252

t 4 160396

DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO.

Decal, Oper_Instr. 15 165404

Decal, Hood, RHo 16 142341

Decal, Hood, LH

Decal, Customer Maintenance 20 149518

Decal, Deck Mower EZ 21 163205

Decal, Fender,Craftsman - - 138311

Decal, Fender Danger - - 154515

Decal, V-BeltDrive Schematic - - 154516

Decal, Dash Panel B&S - ° 165376

Decal, V-BeltSchematic - - 165377

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Engine B&S 16hp

Decal, Drawbar Control

Movement Hyd LT

Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

Decal, Fender Sd. Wht

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad FootrestLH STLT

Pad Footrest RH STLT

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

4,10

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 59192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

5 106732X427

6 278H

7 9040H

8 106108X427

9 t06268X

10 7152J

11 !04757X

- - 144334

DESCRIPTION

Cap ValueTire

Stem Value

Tire FTs 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service

Tube Inner Front #35060

RimAsm 6"front White Service

Fitting Grease

Beadng Flange

RimAsm 8"rear White Service

Tire R "is18x9 5-8 Service

Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00

Sealant, Tire (10 oz.tube)

NOTE:Allcomponentdimensions given in U.Soinches

1 inch= 25_4mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

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l /

t l

t /

161718 20

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger

2 159471 ShaftAsm. Uft

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21!32 x 1 x21 Ga.

6 120183X Beadng Nylong

7 125631X Grip Hand{e Ftuted

8 122365X Button Plunger Read

11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH.

12 139866 LtnkAsm Lift RH

13 4939M Retainer Spring

15 127218 Link Front

16 73350800 Nut JamHex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc

18 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1/2-'t3 Unc

19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 163552 Retainer Spring

31 140302 Bearing, Pvt Lift° SphericaI

32 73540600 Nut Crown!ock 3/8-24

NOTE: All component dimensions given in USo inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

>21

105

t03

_106

,18

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 164961 Mower Housing 51 STD541410

2 STD533107 Bolt 52 139888

3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 53 131845

Front 54 133943

4 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 55 155046

5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 56 122052X

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 58 140086

8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 59 141043

Grade 8 67 162113

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 68 144200

10 140296 Washer, Hardened 7t 142427

1t 134149 Blade, Mulching 72 131870

12 129895 Bearing, Ba!l 73 127847

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, 74 121748X

Vented (includes Key

Number 6) 75 t 2000029

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 76 128903

15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel

16 140329 Stripper' Vented Mower Deck 77 t27845

17 72110810 Boit, Carriage 3/8-16 x t-1/4 78 160570

18 72140505 Bolt, Canfage 5/16-18 x 5/8

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 79 t 27498

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 80 153701

21 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 51t6_18 LJNC 81 73350600

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 82 142028

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 83 120958X

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 84 156084

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 85 72140620

26 110452X Nut, Push 92 STD541437

27 130968 ShieId, Deflector 101 136420

28 19111016 Washer 1t/32 x 5/8 x 16 102 71161010

Gauge 103 1906t216

29 131491 Rod, Hinge I04 STD551110

30 157722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head I05 160793

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 106 2029J

32 153535 Putley, Mandrel !28 153390

33 137266 Nut, Teplock, Flanged 129 19131312

34 STD533717 Bolt 130 STD523710

35 133835 Fastner, Christmas Tree

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Fiat 131 STD533710

37 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16

Gauge 132 19132203

40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

41 133551 Rod, Pivot, with Nibs 141 6266H

43 140083 ROd, Clutch, Secondary, with _- 130794

Nibs

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H.

45 STD624003 Retainer - - '164963

46 137729 Screw, Thd, Roll 1/4_20 x 5/8

48 133944 Washer, Hardened

49 155066 RollerAssembly, Cam Follower

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

NOTE: AJIcomponent

I inch = 25.4 mm

DESCRIPTION

Locknut

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer [

Spring, Torsion Brakes

Guard, TUV Idler .

Knob Custom Oval

V-Belt

Rod, Crutch, Primary, with Nibs

Spring, Retum

Arm, Clutch, Secondary

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

Gauge

Ring, Kfip

Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper, Spring

LeverAsmo Clutch Pri PIm

STLT

Bushing, Large, Brass

Sp.dng, Mower Ctutch

Nut, HexJam 3/8-16 Uric

Tru nnion, Adj.

Washer Sintered

Keeper Belt ldter

Bolt Carriage 318_16x 2_1/2

Nut

Mulcher Cover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut, Weld

Washer Felt

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gao

Boff, Fin Hex3/8-16 UNC x 1

Gr. 5

Bolt, RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC

SpacerWasher 13/32 LD. x 1-

3/80.D. x 1/4

Washer Thrust .75 x 1°230

Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Key Numbers 8_10, 12_15, 31

and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete

(Standard Deck, Order

Separately Mulcher Plate

Components, Key Nos. 101-

106)

dimensions given in U.Sinches

TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.270642

HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270642

HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 142986 Housing, Lower 40 150776

2 142987 Assembly, Upper Housing 41 142958

3 142932 Seal, Lip 43 142884

4 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 44 142990

5 142933 Ring, Retaining 52 14299t

6 142934 Bearing, Shaft Ball 53 142961

7 142935 Bearing, Cradle 56 142963

8 150771 Bearing, Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 58 142964

9 142937 Swashpiate, Vadabte 69 142965

13 142938 Block, CylinderAssembly 62 142966

14 142939 Arm, Trunnion 63 142967

15 142940 Seal, Lip 64 142920

17 142941 Guide, Slot 68 142969

18 150772 Shaft, Motor 69 144610

19 150773 Bearing, Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 92 142977

23 142944 Block, CylinderAssembly 93 142976

24 142945 Seal, Lip 10 x 25 x 7 98 142993

25 142946 Acluator, Bypass 99 142976

26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 113 142917

27 142948 Seal, Lip 26 x 42 x 8 114 142918

28 142949 Ring, Retaining 119 142980

29 142950 Washer 26 x 35 x I 134 144607

30 150787 Nut, Jam 135 144608

34 142951 Oil Filter Element 139 150775

35 142952 Arm, Bypass 140 150776

36 142953 Ring, Retaining

37 142954 Arm, Actuating

38 142955 Pin, Actuating NOTE:

39 150777 Bolt 5/16-24 x 143/4

DESCRIPTION

Locknut,Hex 5/16_24UNJC

BrakeRotor/StatorKit

Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060

DifferentialAssembly

Washer 3/4 x 1_5x .I3

Seal .75 x 1.25 x .250

Shaft, Input

Bolt 1/4-20 x 1,38

Pin .50D x ,43 tD x ,750

Arm, Control

Puck, Dampener

Set Screw

Spring

Stud 5/16-24

Spring,Block

Washer, BlockThrust

Sleeve Bearing

Seal, Wiper

Cap, Vent Assembly

Fitting, O-Ring Assembly

Spacer

Nut, Castle 5/16-24

Pin, Cotter

Spring,Compression

Nut, Hex 5/16-24

All component dimensionsgiven in U.Soinches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - f,,/iODF--L NUMBER 917.270642

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

562

230

614

230

'_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1026

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270642

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

127 138 196 987 95 117 634 6,._4A"

51 142

137

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

27_

"_ REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

1111

127<

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270642

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGeNE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-_=1

634A 842 524 868 868A

358 GASKET SET

Nl=ll=l

137

138

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

171 _ 535

224

468

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.27064.2

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

222

209

201

482

1019 LABEL KIlT i

.............. 240

11036 LABEL KIT- EMJSSiONSl

[t058 OWNER'S MANUAL I

728

783

311

803

615

802

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 496412 Cylinder Assembly 93 281346 Bushing, Throttle Shaft

2 399265 Beadng, Cylinder 94 498030 Valve, Neadle

3 391086 * Seal, Oil 95 94098 ** Screw, Throttle

4 494238 Base, Engine 98 495800 Screw, ldte Speed

5 495858 Head, Cylinder 104 231789 ** Pin, Float Hinge

7 273280 *** Gasket, Cylinder Head I05 231855 ** Valve Roat

8 495735 Breather Assembly 106 231854 ** Seat, Inlet Valve

9 27803 * Gasket, Valve Cover 108 224558 Valve, Choke (Lmt 153)

10 94621 Screw, Sems 108A 224540 Valve, Choke (Lmt 154)

11 281246 Tube, Breather 1tt 262715 Spdng Choke (Lmt 155)

12 271916 " Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .015" 1t7 232118 ** Jet, Needle Valve (Std)

271997 * Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .005" 232119 Jet, Needle Valve (Hi-AlL)

271996 * Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .009" 121 499233 Carburetor Overhaul Kit

13 94728 Screw, Cyllbder Head 123 94913 Screw, Elbow Mounting

15 94239 Plug, Oil Drain 125 499153 CarburetorAssembty

!6 498971 Crankshaft 127 - - - ** Plug, Welch (Sotd in Kit Onty)

94196 Timing Gear Key 130 224539 Valve, Throttle

20 291675 * Seal, Oil t31 494379 Shaft and Lever, Throttle

22 94624 Screw, Sems, Base Mounting 133 494381 Float, Carburetor

23 492326 Flywheel and Ring Gear 137 281165 .... Gasket, Float Bowl

Assembly, Magneto 138 281164 .... Washer, Bowl

24 222698 Key, Ftywheet 141 495097 Choke, Shaft Kit (Choke-A-

25 495860 Piston Assembly, Standard Size Matic)

495977 Piston Assembly, .010" 14tA 495931 Choke, Shaft Kit (Choke-A-

Oversize Matic)

495978 Piston Assembly, 020" 142 232117 ** Nozzle, Carburetor

Oversize t46 94196 Kay, Timing Gear

495979 Piston Assembly, 030" t64 214047 Elbow, Carburetor

Oversize 166 94555 Stud, RockerArrn

26 495854 Ring Set, Piston, Standard Size 17t 281051 Nut, Air Cleaner Mounting

495852 Ring Set, Piston, o010" Oversize t86 493496 Connector, Hose

495851 Ring Set, Piston, .020" Oversize 187 298099 Line, Fuel (Cut to Suit)

495855 Ring Set, Piston, .030" Oversize 188 94627 Screw, Sems

27 263129 Lock, Piston Pin 192 492160 Screw Assembly, RockerArm

28 498319 PinAssy., Piston, Standard Size 201 262767 Link, Governor

498320 Pin Assyo, Piston, .005" 209 260695 Spdng, Governor

Oversize 216 262766 Link, Choke

29 494504 Rod Assembly, Connecting 219 490815 Gear, Governor

495490 Rod Assembly, Connecting, 222 495611 Ptate, GovemorControf

°020" Undersize Crankpin Bore 224 94905 Screw, Sems, Atr Cleaner

32 94695 Screw, Hex Washer Head, 225 495157 Crank, Governor

1-57/64 227 493935 LeverAssembty, Governor

32A 94648 Screw, Hex Washer Head, t- 230 94742 Washer, Governor Crank

5/8

232 262785 Spring, Govemor Link

33 495856 Valve, Exhaust 238 262836 Cap, Valve

34 495857 Valve, Intake 240 394358 Filter, Fuel (In Fuel Line)

35 262811 Spring, Valve

265 221535 Clamp, Casing

37 224502 Guard, Flywheel 284 94704 Screw, Hex Head

40 224641 Retainer, Valve Spdng

45 262411 Tappet, Valve * Included in Gasket Set (495993)

46 496884 Gear, Cam ** Included in Carburetor Kit (499233)

51 272465 .... Gasket, Carburetor *** Included in both Gasket Set (495993) and

(Carburetor to Elbow) Valve Overhaul Kit (495992)

52 272569 *'* Gasket, Carburetor .... Included in Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor

(Elbow to Cylinder) Kit (499233) and Carburetor Gasket Set

53 94637 Stud, Carburetor Mounting (494385)

75 225136 Washer, Spring

78 94632 Screw, Pan Head NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoSoinches

87 491323 * Sea!, Governor Shaft 1 inch = 25A mm

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

KEY PART

NO. NO.

2_. 810068

304 496280

305 94786

306 225020

307 94930

3O9 497595

310 497602

31I 497608

333 495859

334 94731

337 491055

346 93705

356 497708

358 495993

363 t 9203

383 89838

423 94903

445 493909

467 493903

468 494439

474 393474

482 93621

503 806000

510 497606

523 495230

524 281370

525 496113

535 2724O3

537 281106

544 497603

552 49I 986

562 94907

592 23! 978

601 93053

614 93306

615 263080

618 262803

634 494453

634A 494455

635 280872

646 224546

657 94906

663 94620

718 230192

726 399676

727 490324

728 94951

729 281390

729A 225170

741 262932

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Screw, Set 757 213998 Link, Counterweight

Housing, Blower 758 399891 Counterweight Assembly

Screw, Hex, Head, 759 298909 Pin, Counterweight

Blower Housing Mounting 761 94593 Screw, Counterweight

Shield, Cylinder 783 280104 Gear, Starter

Screw, Cylinder Shield 801 394856 Cap, Ddve

Motor, Starter 802 497605 Cap, End

Bolt, Thru 803 497604 Housing, Starter

Brush Set 842 270920 * Seal, Oil Filler Cap

Armature, Magneto 847 496415 Fill Group, Oil

Screw, Seres, Armature 851 224110 Terminal, Ignition Cable

Mounting 868 494435 *** SealAssembly, Valve

Plug, Spark 868A 272610 *** Gasket, Valve

Screw, Hex Head 871 262835 Bushing, Guide (Intake &

Wire Assembly Exhaust)

Gasket Set 872 281361 Cover, Air Cleaner

Puller, Flywheel 875 495862 Body, Air Cleaner

Wrench, Spark Plug 877 393456 Diode and ConnectorAssembly

Screw, Sems 947 497672 Solenoid

Cartridge, Air Cleaner 965 94010 Nut, Hex

Knob, Air Cleaner 975 495933 Bowl Assembly, Carburetor

Screen, Flush Rotating 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set

Stator, Alternator 987 281166 "* Sea!, Throttle Shaft

Screw, Sems !005 281400 Fan, Flywheel

Strap, Slarter 1006 224413 Retainer, Fan

Drive, Starter 1019 496758 Label Kit

Cap and Dipstick, Oil Filler 1022 272475 *** Gasket, Cover

• Seal, FUlerTube 1023 224552 Cover, RockerArm

Tube, Oil Filler 1026 494432 Rod, Push, Intake

Element, Filter 495136 Rod, Push, Exhaust

• O-Ring, Air Cleaner 1029 224554 Arm, Rocker

Armature, Starter 1033 495992 Valve Overhaul Kit

Bushing, Govemor Crank 1034 495248 Guide Assembly, Push Rod

Boff, Carriage 1036 499364 Label Kit, Emissions

Nut, Hex 1044 94673 Screw, Hex Head

Clamp, Fuel Pipe 1054 270723 "lie, Cable

Pin, Cotter 1058 272623 Manual, Owner's

Retainer 1090 497607 Retainer, Brush

Spring, Choke Return 1091 281364 Cap, Lirniter

• * Seal, Spring Assy_ 2500 28N707-1026 Replacement Engine

•* Seal, Spdng Assy. _ _ 496050 Replacement Shortblock

Boot, Spark Plug

Brace, Air Cleaner RPM Settings: Low: 1650-1850, High: 3200-3400

Screw, Sems

Screw, Self*Tapping * Included in Gasket Set (495993)

Pin, Dowel "* Included in Carburetor Kit (499233)

Gear, Ring *** Included in both Gasket Set (495993) and

(Includes Mounting Hardware) Valve Overhaul Kit (495992)

Cover, Starter .... Included in Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor

Screw, Torx_ Kit (499233) and Carburetor Gasket Set

Clip, Wire (494385)

Retainer, Wire NOTE: A!l component dimensions given in U.S. inches

Gear, Timing 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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Craftsman 917270642 16.0 HP ELECTRIC START 42" MOWER AUTOMATIC Lawn Tractor

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