Craftsman 917274961 lawn tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

ICRRFTSMRH°J

21.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

46" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

GARDEN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.274961

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers toyourquestions

aboutthis product,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon. Sat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Storage ............................................... 31

Troubleshooting ................................. 32

Repair Parts ........................................ 36

Parts Ordedng ..................... Back Cover

LIMITED TWOYEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

product Is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the ridingequipment, impacting

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

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

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

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

debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscon-

tained in the owner's manual.

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

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

purchase date.

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

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

dwellings or in usage where profit Is made.

LIMITED 90 DAYWARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

bafterywill not holda charge, Sears will replace the batteryat no charge. Warranty

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

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

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

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

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

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

may vary from state tostate.

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

IMPORTANT: This cutting mach ne is capable,of amputating han.ds and tae_t_d.

throwingobjects. Failure to observe the following safety mstrusnons coU,u resu m

serious injury or death.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand,and follow all

instructionsin the manual and on the

machine before starting.

• Only allow responsibleadults,who are

familiarwiththe instructions,tooperate

the machine.

• Clear the area ofobjects suchas rocks,

toys,wire, etc., whichcould be picked

upand thrownby the blade.

• Be surethe area is dear ofother people

beforemowing. Stop machine if anyone

entersthe area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unlessabsolutely

necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mowerdisuharge

directionand do not pointit at anyone.

Do not operate the mower withouteither

the entire grasscatcheror the guard in

place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a runningmachine

unattended. Always bJmoffblades, set

perking brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades whan notmowing.

• Stop engine before removinggrass

catcher or uncloggingchute.

• Mow onlyin daylightor goodartificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under

the influenceof alcohol or drugs.

• Watch fortrafficwhen operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload-

ingthe machine intoa trailerortruck.

• Data indicatesthat operators,age 60

years and above, are involvedin a large

percentage of riding mower-related

injuries. These operatorsshoa_d

evaluate their abilityto operate the riding

mower safelyenough to protectthem-

selvesand others from sedouainiury.

• Keepmachine free ofgrass, leavesor

other debris build-upwhich can touch

hotexhaust / engine parts end bum. Do

notallow the mower deck to plow leaves

or other debris which can cause build-

upto occur. Clean any oil or fuel

spillagebefore operating or stor_g the

machine. Allow machine to cool before

storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-

control and tipoveraccidents, whichcan re-

suit in severe injury or death. All slopes

require extra caution, ff you cannolback Up

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

mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes,not across.

• Remove obstaclessuchas rocks, tree

limbs,etc.

• Watch forholes, ruts,or bumps. Uneven

terrain couldoverturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you willnot have to stopor shift

while on the slope.

,, Follow the manufacturer's recommenda-

tionsfor wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grasscatchersor

other attachments. These can change

the stabilityof the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction,

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose trection, disengage the blades

and proceed slowlystraight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopesunless necessary,

and then, tam slowlyand gradually

downhill,ff possible.

• Do net mow near dmp-offs, ditches,or

embankments. The mower could

suddenly tam over if a wheel isover the

edge of astiff or ditch, or ifan edge

caves in.

• Do not mow onwet graSS.Reduced

trac_on could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilizethe machine by

puttingyourfoot on the ground.

• Do notuse grass catcher on steep

slopes.

IU. CHILDREN

Tragicaccidents can occurif the operator

isnotalert tothe presence ot childmn.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume 1hat children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off it children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fait oll

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs,trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

= Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and belts, especially blade

attachment bolts,tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free ofgrass, leaves, or

other debds build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicingthem.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always lookdown

and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and he seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult,

• Be alert and tum machineoff if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and 6own for small children.

• Mow up end down slopes (15=Max),

not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

li_s, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will nothave to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starling or stoppingon a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do nottum on slopes unless neces-

saw, and then, turn slowlyand gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

_l, Lookfor this symbol to point out

importantsafety precautions. Itmeans

CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERTIn YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

_, CAUTION: Do notcoast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control of the

tractor.

CAUTION: Tow onlythe attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specificationsof the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possiblespeed when on a slope. Too

heavy ofa load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose tractionwith

the groundand cause you to lose control

ofyour tractor.

_WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents,and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birth defects or other repro-

ductive harm.

_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of Calitomia to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

IASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

;APACITY UNLEADED

NDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 10W30

API-SF-SJ): (ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.5PINTS

w/o FILTER: 4.0PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION

3AP: .030") RC12YC

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 5.8

(MPH): REVERSE: 2.1

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 15AMPS @ 3600RPM

;YSTEM:

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 35

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE:U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a new tractor. It has been designed,

engineered and manufactured to give

you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

clans and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retainthis manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, cadngfor and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructionsunder =Mainte-

nance" and =Storage"sections ofthis

owner's manual.

,_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an intemal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arraster meeting applicable local

or state laws (ifany). If a spark arrestar is

used, itshould 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 similarlaws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler isavailable

through your nearest Sears service

center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

Steering Wheel

Steedng

Wheel Insert

Seat

(1) Washer

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

_(1) Knob

Mower

(2)Flanged ,_

(1)Front Plate_ .'__

Assembly _

(2) Retainer Springs (single loop} (5) Retainer Springs (double loop}

Gauge Wheels

_ (2) Washers

_,Jj) 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

(2) Gauge

Shoulder

_JH2) Centedock Nuts

Wheels

Bolts

Video Cassette Keys Slope Sheet

For Future Usa

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

unassembled for shippingpurposes• To ensure safe and proper operationof your

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

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes are listed.

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

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

(1) 3/4" socket with

drive ratchet

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When dght or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means when you are in the

operating position (seated behind the

steering wheel).

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts cartons from carton.

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

all four comers of carton, and lay

panels flat.

3. Remove mower and packing materi-

als.

4. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATrACH STEERING WHEEL

1. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and

large flat washer from steering shaft.

2. Positionfront wheels ofthe tractor so

they are pointingstraight forward.

3. Slide the steering sleeve over the

steering shaft.

4. Positionsteering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto steedng wheel adapter.

5. Secure steering wheel to steering

shaft with hex bolt,lock washer and

large flat washer previously removed.

Tighten securely.

6. Snap steering wheel insert intocenter

of steering wheel•

7. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor isto roll off skid.

Steering Wheel

,o°ort

_..Hex Bolt

'r_ LockWasher

• (_.._ LargeRat

SteenngWheel_ -Washer

.t Wheel

Adaptor

Steering I

Steenng _",;

sleeve _,_-., "_/ :,

:-d2Y\

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BA'I-rERY

1. Lifthood to raised position.

NOTE: If this batteryisput intoservice

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY"in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

,•'--.... : _ Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tighteningadjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer secudng seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat totractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder bolt is positioned over large

slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder boll in slot and pull seat

towards rear oftractor.

5. Pivot seat and pan forward and

assemble adjustmentknob and llet

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat untita comfortabte position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get offseat without moving its

adjusted position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

SeatPan

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_II=WARNING: Beforestarting read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-vantilatad area. Be

sure the area in front of tractoris clearof

other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Cheek engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3, Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

4, Sit on seat in operating position,

depress brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

5. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

6, Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle controlto idle

position.

7. Release parking brake.

8, Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

9. Apply brake to stop tractor and set

parking brake.

1O.Tum ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

Flat Washer

Adjustment

Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instructionbelow to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press liftlever plunger and raise

attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

brake pedal.

3. Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmis-

sion(See "TO TRANSPORT" in the

Operation sectionof this manual).

4. Roll tractor forward off skid.

INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE BELT

Be sure tractor ison level surface and

mower suspension arms are raised with

attachment lift control. Engage parking

brake.

1. Cut and remove ties securing anti-

sway bar and belts. Swing anti-sway

bar to left side of mower deck.

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shield to rightside of tractor.

IMPORTANT: Check belt forproper

routingin all mower pulley grooves.

3. If equipped, tum height adjustment

knob counterclockwise until it stops.

4. Lower mower linkage with attachment

lift control.

5. Install belt into electric clutchpulley

groove.

6. Place the suspension arms on inward

pointingdeck pins. Retain with double

loop retainer springs with loops down

as shown.

7. Installfront plate assembly to tractor

suspensionbrackets and retain with

single loop retainer springs as shown.

8. Positionfront plate assembly between

front mower brackets. Raise deck and

plate assembly to align holes and

insertflanged pins. Secure pins with

double loop retainer springs between

the plate and mower brackets.

NOTE: To assist in locatinghole in

flanged pin, the hole in pin is inline with

notch on head ofpin. If necessary, move

mower side-to-side to give space

between plate and mower brackets.

Chassis

Gauge

Wheel

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper

routingin all mower pulley grooves.

9. Connect anti-sway bar to chassis

bracket under left footrest and retain

with double loop retainer spring.

10.If equipped, turn height adjustment

knob clockwise to remove slack from

mower suspension.

11. Raise deck to highest position.

12.Assemble gauge wheels (See "TO

ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS" inthe

Operation section of this manua

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

The tireson your tractorwere ovednflated

at the factoryforshippingpurposes.

Correct tirepressureis importantforbest

cuttingperformance.

• Reduce tire pressureto PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

ofthis manual.

CHECK MOWER LEVELNESS

For best cutting results,mower shouldbe

properlyleveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER

HOUSING" in the Service and Adjuslments

section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figuresthat are shownfor replac.

ing motion, mower drive, and mower blade

drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

sectionofthis manual. Verifythat the belts

are routedcorrectly.

EleutdcClutch

Front Pulley

Suspension Double

Brackets_ LoopRetainer

FrontMower FrontPlata

Bracket

Double Loop

Retainer Spdng

Anti-Sway

Bar

i Suspension J

USEPUERSFOR

RETAI Double Loop Retalne

NERSPRING_ . , ,

Spnng (inward pointing

J /_/j_P_ deckpins)

[ " _" JLoop Down

Single Loop

Retainer Spring

PLn

.Deflector

Shield

V'CHECKLIST

Before you operate and enjoy your new

tractor,we wishto assure that you receive

the best performance and satisfaction

from this Quality Product.

Please review the following checklist:

,/All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/"Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hourat 6 amps).

./"Seat is adjusted comfortablyand

tightened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovednflated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled

side-to-sideffront-to-rearfor best cutting

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,,(Check widng. See that all connections

are stillsecure and wires are propedy

clamped.

v"Before drivingtractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in ddve position.

While learning how to use yourtractor,

pay extra attentionto the following

important items:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

Become familiar with all controls - their

locationand function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

,/It is importantto purge the transmission

before operating yourtractor forthe first

time. Follow proper starting and

transmission purging instructions(See

"TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation

section of this manual).

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

I',,I,@ 0

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKED

MOWERLI_

_r_RN H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCHENGAGED

®3[

PARKING BRAKE

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEEl"AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Modelsonly)

KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrationswith your tractorto famitiarize yourself with the locationsof

various controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Light

Ammeter Ignition witch

Choke Switch

Control Attachment

Clutch

Throttle Lift

Control_ Plunger

Motion Drive

Belt Tension

Attachment

Lift Lever

Parking Brake

Lever

Height _ontml

Adjustment Lever

Knob

Free

Wheel

Control

Our tractors conformto the safety standards of the American National Standards

Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH -

Used to engage the mower blades, or

other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlightson

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL- Usedto control

engine speed.

BRAKE PEDAL - Used for brakingthe

tractor and starting the engine.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting

a cold engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starling

and stopping the engine.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to

release attachment liftlever when

changing its position.

AMMETER - indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks brake

pedal into the brake position.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selectsthe

speed and directionof tractor.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly

towing the tractor with the engine off.

MOTION DRIVE BELTTENSION

HANDLE - Used when changing motion

ddve belt and, if necessary, starting

engine under extremely cold conditions.

Theoperationofanytractorcanresultinforeignobjectsthrowninto I

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any I

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

spectac es or standard safety gasses.

HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress brake pedal into full "BRAKE"

position and hold.

2. Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release

pressure from brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in =BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold

tractor secure.

Push-Into AttachmentClutch

Choke -_._=Disengaga"SwilchPullOutto

Throttle

Brake _ _:_'_: L _(_-_ 2

Pedal / _'_/_ "_lglT_on"_--'_

: ControlLever

Adjustment \ ControlLev

/ "_" Knob _'Parking Brake

Brake Pedal "Engaged_Position

"Ddve"Position "Disengaged"Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutchswitch to=DISENGAGED"

position,

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop groundddve, depress brake

pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

IMPORTANT: The motioncontrol lever

returnsto neutral (N) position when the

brake pedal is fully depressed.

ENGINE.

• Move throttlecontrol to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to movethrottle controlto

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stoppingmay cause engine to

=backfire".

• Turn ignitionkey to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

USe.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch

in any position other than "OFF" will

cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditionswhen

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning"of grass. To eliminate

this possibility,always stop engine when

stoppingtractor on grass areas.

_CAUTION: Alwaysstop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position;to empty

grass catcher,etc.

TO USE THRO'rrLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reducesthe battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offersthe best mower

performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage,

_l_ MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

CAUTION: Do not attempt to operate

motion control lever when the parking brake is

set or when the brake pedal is depressed.

Doing so may result in misa_ustment to the

drive control system.

The direction and speed of movement is

controtled by the motion control lever.

t. Start tractor wffh motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

2. Release parking brake.

3. Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER cu'rnNG HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

•Tum knob clockwise ( _ ) to raise

cutting height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (_-_) to

lower cutting height.

The cuttingheight range is approximately

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

sured from the groundto the blade tip

with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hotmonths. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cuttingperformance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high;the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightlyoff the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cuttingheight

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CuT"rING

HEIGHT" inthe Operation section of

this manual).

2. With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightlyoff the

ground. Install gauge wheel in

appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/

8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknutand

tighten securely.

3. Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment

hole.

3/8-16

Locknut

Gauge

Wheel

Mounting

Shoulder

Gaug. _f/Bolt

TO OPERATE MOWER

Yourtractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Lowermower with attachment lift

control.

3. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutchcontrol.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control

_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

withouteither the entire grass catcher,on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

AtlachmentClutchSwitch AttachemntLift

PullOut High

,_Position

Position

Push-l_nto

"Disengaged" _) Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

ACAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push brake pedal quicklyto brake

position and engage parking brake.

IMPORTANT: The motioncontrol lever

retums to neutral (N) position when the

brake pedal is depressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towingyour tractor,be

sure to disengage transmission by

placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position. Free wheel control is located at

the rear drawbar of tractor.

1. Raise attachment liftto highest

positionwith atlachment liftcontrol.

2. Pullfreewheel controlout and intothe

slotand release so it is held in the

disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

• To re-engage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hoodfrom damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

securedto tractor.

Use an appropriate means of tying hood

to tractor (rope, cord,etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATrACH-

MENTS

Tow onlythe attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specificationsofthe manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Too heavy ofa load, while on a slope, is

dangerous.Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

ofyour tractor.

BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil

t. Check engine oilwith tractor on level

ground.

2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/

dipstick;wipe oil off. Reinsert the

dipstickinto the tube and restoil fill

cap on the tube. Do not thread the

cap onto the tube. Remove and read

oil level. If necessary, add oil until

=FULL" mark on dipstick is reached.

Do notoverfill.

• For coldweather operation you should

change oilforeasier starting (Sea "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" inthe Mainte-

nance sectionof this manual).

• To change engine oil,see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual,

ADD GASOLINE

• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

depositsand reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantitiesthat can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures beiow32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.

4_WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation ofacids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use freshfuel

next season. See Storage Instructionsfor

additional Information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

A CAUTION: Fillto bottom of gastank

fillerneck. Do not overfill. Wipe oft any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spillor

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When staringthe engineforthefirsttimeorif

the engine has runout offuel,itwil takeextra

crankit_'_metomovefuelfromthe tankto

theengine.

t. Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

2. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress brake pedal and set parking

brake.

3. Move attachment clutch to"DISEN-

GAGED" position.

4. Move throttlecontrolto fast position

5. Pull choke controlout for a cold

engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE: Beforestarting,readthe warmand

coldstaringproceduresbelow.

6. Insert key intoignitionand turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuouslyfor

more than fifteen secondsper minute.

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke control

in, wait a few minutes and try again. If

engine still does notstart, pullthe

choke control out and retry.

WARMWEATHER STARTING(50° F and

above)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. If the engine

starts to run roughly,pullthe choke

control out slightlyfor a few seconds

and then continueto push the control

in slowty.

• The attachmentsand grounddrive can

nowbe used.if the engins doe6notaccept

the load,restarttheengk_eand allowitto

warmupfor one minuteusingthe choke

as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING(50° Fand

below)

7. When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to

push the choke control in small steps

allowing the engine to accept small

changes in speed and load, until the

choke control isfully in. If the engine

startsto run roughly,pull the choke

controlout slightlyfor a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly. This may require an engine

warm-up period from several seconds

to several minutes, depending on the

temperature.

NOTE: In extreme coldconditions,if

engine will not start you may need to

disengage the motion drive belt as

follows:

1. Be sure parking brake is engaged.

2. Remove retainer spring from the drive

belt tension handle to relieve belt

tension.

3. Start engine and allow Rto warm up

forthree (3) minutes.

4. Shut-oft engine and engage perking

brake.

5. Engage drive belt tension handle and

replace the retainer spring.

AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARMUP

Before drivingthe unitin cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up as

follows:

1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2. Place the motioncontrol lever in

neutral. Release the parking brake

and let the brake slowly return to

operating position.

3. Allow one minute for transmissionto

warm up. This can be done dudng the

engine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used dudng

the engine warm-up pedod after the

transmission has been warmed up and

may require the choke control be

pulled out slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in coldtemperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to

be adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

PURGETRANSMISSION

_ILCAUTION: Never engage or disengage

freewheel lever while the engine is running.

To ensure proper operationand perfor-

manse, it is recommendedthatthe trans-

missionbe purged before operatingtractor

for the first time.This procedurewill remove

any trapped air insidethe transmission

which may have developed dudngship-

pingof yourtractor.

IMPORTANT: Should yourtransmission

require removalfor service or replacement,

it should be purged after reinstallation

before operatingthe tractor.

1. Place tractor safely on level surface

with engine off and parking brake set.

2. Disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling

position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in this

section of manual).

3. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move

throttle control to slow position.

Disengage parking brake.

4. 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: Dudng this procedure there willbe

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic ddve system.

5. Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position. Shut- off engine and set

parking brake.

6. Engage transmission by placing

freewheel control in driving position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move

throttle control to half (1/2) speed.

Disengage parking brake.

8. Slowly move motion control lever

forward, after the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet, slowly

move motion controllever to reverse

position. After the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet return the

motion control lever to the neutral (N)

position. Repeat this procedure with

the motion control lever three (3) times.

Your tractor is now purged and now ready

for normal operation.

MOWINGTIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor,

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Ddve so that clippings are discharged

ontothe area that has been cut. Have

the cutarea to the rightof the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turningto the rightso that clippingswill

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one ortwo

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making lef_hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possiblefire hazard from dded clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high;the

second to the desired height.

• Do notmow grass when itis wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better

mowing performance and proper

discharge of material. Regulate

ground speed by selecting a low

enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as well as the qualityof

cut desired.

• When operating aftechments, select a

groundspeed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warrantyon thistractordoes notcover

items that have been subjectedto operator

abuse or negliganoe. To receive full value

fromthe warranty,operator must maintain

tractoras instructedin this manual

Some adjustments willneed to be made

pededicaltyto properlymaintain your

tractor.

All adjustmentsin the Serviceand

Adjustments section ofthis manual should

be checkedat least once each season.

• Once a year you should replacethe

spark plug,clean or replace air filter,and

check blades and beltsfor wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filterassure

proper air-fuel mixtureand help your

engine runbetter and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1, Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3. Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners,

LUBRICATION CHART

(_Tia RodBallJoints

(_ SzPel_ndle---'_ I _ Zerk

_Front Wheel _'_' \

Baanng --_'_-'-'-'-" BearingZerk

Zerk _

@Steering_'_

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Lubricate)

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IMPORTANT: Donotoilor greasethe pivot

pointswhichhavespeciaJnylonbe_dngs.

Viscouslubricantswiltsttract dustand dirtthat

willshortenthe lifeofthe self-lubricating

bearings.Ifyou feeltheymustbelubricated,

useonlya dry,powderedgraphitetype

lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety mias when perform-

ing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

Iftractor requiresmorethen six (6) feet

stoppingdistance at high speed in highest

gear,then brakemustbe adjusted.

(Contact a Sears or other qualifiedservice

center).

TIRES

• Maintainproper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keeptiresfree of gasoline, og,or insect

controlchemicalswhich can harm

robber.

• 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, fire sealant may

be purchased from your local parts dealer.

Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor doesnot function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine shouldnot start unlessthe

brake pedal is fully depressed and

attachment clutchcontrolis inthe

disengaged position,

• "Whenthe engine is running,any attempt

by the operatorto leave the seat without

firstsettingthe parkingbrake should shut

off the engine.

• When the engine is runningand the

attachment clutchis engaged, any

attempt bythe operator to leave the seat

shouldshut offthe engine.

• The attachment dutch shouldnever

operate unlessthe operator is inthe

seat.

BLADE CARE

For bestresultsmower blades must he

keptsharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highestpositionto

allow access to blades.

2. Remove hox bolt, lock washer and fiat

washer securing blade.

3. Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center holein blade must align with staron

4. Reassemble hex bolt, lockwasher and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

5. Tighten boltsecurely(27-35 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Bladeboltisgrade 8 heat

treated.

MandrelAssembly

Trailing. Blade Center

Hole

Fist

Lock

_P----HexBolt,

*A Grade8 heat treatedboltcanbeidentified

by sixlinesonthebolthead.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

blade - butif you do, be surethe blade is

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced biape wifl

cause excessivevibrationand eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can he sharpened with a file

or on a grindingwheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a

5/8" diametersteel bolt, pin, or a cone

halancer. (When usinga cone belancer,

fellowthe instructionssupplied with

balancer.)

NOTE: Do notuse a nailforbalendng

blade. The lobesofthe center holemay

appear tobe centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion

ofthe steel boltor pin and holdthe bolt

or pin parallel withthe ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a

horizontalposition. Ifeither end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end untilthe blade is balanced.

5/8"Bo_

or Pin _Blade

BA't-FERY

Yourtractorhas a battery chargingsystem

which issufficientfor normaluse. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotivechargerWIllextend its life.

• Keep batteryand terminals dean.

: Keep batterybolts tight.

Keep small vent holesopen.

• Rechargeat 6-1Oamperasfor 1 hour.

mandrel assembly.

NOTE: The originalequipmentbattery on

yourtractor ismaintenancefree. Do not

attemptto openor remove caps or covers.

Addingor checkinglevel of electrolyteis

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMINALS

Corrosionand dirton the battery and

terminalscan cause the battery toleak"

power.

1. Remove terminal guard.

2. Disconnect BLACK batterycable first

then RED batterycable and remove

battery fromtractor.

3. Rinsethe battery with plainwater and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush untilbright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-beltsfor deteriorationand wear

after 100 hours of operationand replace if

necessary.The beltsare not adjustable.

Replace beltsif theybegin to slipfrom

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmissionfan and coolingfins

shouldbe kept cleanto assure proper

cooling.

Do not attemptto cleanfan ortransmission

while engine is runningor while the

transmissionis hot.To preventpossible

damage to seals, do not use high pressure

water or steam to blsan transaxle.

• Inspectcooling fan to he sure fan blades

ere intact and clean.

• Inspectcoolingfinsfor dirt,grass

clippingsand other materials. To

preventdamage to seals, de nat use

compresssd air or high pressuresprayer

to clean coolingfins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluidmaintenance is not required for

the lifeof the transaxle. Shouldthe

transaxle ever leak or requireservicing,

contactyour nearest authorizedservice

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high qualitydetergent _ rated

with API serviceclassificationSF-SJ.

Select the oil'sSAE viscositygrade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operationor at least once a year ifthe

tractor isnot usedfor50 hours inone year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engineand after each eight(8)

hoursof operation. Tighten oilflil cap/

dipsticksecurely each time you checkthe

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oilchange. All oil must meet API

service classificationSF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cep/dipstick. Be careful

notto allowdirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove cap from end of drain valve

and install the drain tuba onto the fitting.

3. Unicck drain valve by pushing upward

slightly and taming counterclockwise.

4. To open, pull down on the drainvalve.

5. After oil has drained completely, close

and look the drain valve by pushing

upwardand taming clockwise untilthe

pin is inthe lockedpositionas shown.

6. Remove the draintube and replacethe

cap onto tothe end of the drainvalve.

7. Refillengine with oil through oilfill

dipsticktube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximatecapacitysee

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

8. Usa gauge on oilfill cep/dipstick for

checkinglevel. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap onthe tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at

"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

011DrainValve

Cap_ _ Closed

or.,. 1 t-TLt .e.

Tube_ Position

CLEANAIRSCREEN

Airscreenmustbekeptfreeofdirtand

chafftopreventengine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborndded gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, coolingfins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty,dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

coolingshrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the coolingshrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

coolingfins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due

to overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty airfilter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

t0O hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

1. Loosen knob and remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

2. Slide foam pre-claaner off carfddge.

3. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

4. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow

it to d_/.

5. Saturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty,bent, or damaged

cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will

damage the cartridge.

6. Remove nut and cartddge plate.

7. Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned

and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

8. Check rubber seal for damage and

proper position around stud. Replace

if necessary.

9. Reassemble air cleaner, cartridge

plate, and nut.

10.Reinstall air cleaner cover and secure

by tightening knob.

Cartddge

Plate

Knob_

Rubber

Seal

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filterevery season

or every other oil change ifthe tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (it equipped) as it could

create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each moWing season or after every fO0

hours of operation,whichever occursfirst.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season, fffuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and

plugfuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointingtowards

carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Clamp_ Clamp

FuelFiNer_

CLEANING

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

of all fore=gnmatter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil,etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, airfilter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a shortened

engine life.

_ AUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

1. Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

2. Place attachment clutch in DISENGAGED position.

3. Turn ignitionkey "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

1. Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. If equipped, turn heightadjustment

knob to lowest setting.

3. Lowermower to its lowest position.

4. Remove retainer spring holding anti-

swaybar to chassis bracket and

disengage anti-swaybar from bracket.

5. Remove four retainer spdngs from

front plate assembly and remove

plate.

6. Remove retainer spdngs from

suspensionarms at deck and disen-

gage arms from deck.

7. Raise attachment lift to its highest

position.

8. Slide mower forward and remove belt

from electric clutch pulley.

9. Slide mower out from under dght side

oftractor,

TO INSTALL MOWER

Follow procedure described in =INSTALL

MOWER AND DRIVE BELT"in the

Assembly section of this manual.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are pmpedy inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section ofthis

manual). Iftires are over or undsdnflated,

you will not properly adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• Measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground level at front comers

of mower. Distance =A"on both sides of

mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raiseone side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

linkadjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. If the followingfront-to-beck adjust-

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay level

side-to-side.

Chassis

Suspension

Arms

Electric Clutch

Fronl

Mower

Bracket Front Plate

3mbly

Spnng

Bar

Retainer

Spnngs

Re_iner

Spnngs

(Bo_ Sides)

" Front Mower

To obtain the best cuttingresults,the

mower housing should be adjusted so

the frontis approximately 1/8=to 1/2"

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highestposition.

BottomEdgeof BottomEdgeot

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "F" directlyin front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge

of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, checkthat both front links are

equal in length.

• If linksare not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower housing,

loosen nut "G" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower housing, loosen

nut "H" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "G" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut"G" will

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

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

BOTH FRONTLINKS MUST BE EQUAL

IN LENGTH

Nut "G"

Nut

Front Plate Trunnion

Assembly

TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL

1. Park tractor on a level surface.

Engage parking brake.

2. Remove screws from L.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover,

3. Roll belt over the top of L.H. mandrel

pulley.

4. Remove belt from electric clutch

pulley.

5. Remove belt from idler pulleys.

6. Remove any dirt or grass clippings

which may have accumulated around

mandrels and entire uPper deck

surface.

7. Check pdmary idler arm and two

idlers to see that they rotate freely.

8. Be sure spring is securely hooked to

primary idler arm and bolt in mower

housing.

MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION

9. Install belt in both idlers. Make sure

belt is in both bolt keepers at the idlers

as shown.

10.Install new belt onto electric clutch

pulley.

11. Roll belt intoupper groove of L.H.

mandrel pulley.

12.Carefully check belt routingmaking

sure belt is in the grooves correctly

and inside belt keepers.

13.Reassemble L.H, mandrel cover.

lO.Roll belt over R.H. mandrel pulley.

Make sure belt is in all grooves

properly.

11.Reconnect spring to bolt in mower

housing and reinstall R.H. mandrel

cover.

12.Reinstall mower to tractor (See

"INSTALL MOWER AND DRIVE

BELT"in the Assembly section of this

manual).

• Reassemble mower drive belt (See

"TO REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT*

in this section of this manual).

Screws

LH.

Mandrel I Idler

Electdc

Clutch

Pulley

Mower

Idler Arm

Keepers

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake.

1. Remove mower drive belt (See "TO

REPLACE MOWER DRIVE BELT* in

this section ofthis manual).

2. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual).

3. Remove screws from R.H. mandrel

cover and remove cover. Unhook

springfrom bolt on mower housing.

4. Carefully roll belt off R.H. mandrel

pulley.

5. Remove belt from center mandrel

pulley, idler pulley, and L.H. mandrel

pulley.

6. Remove any dirt or grass which may

have accumulated around mandrels

and entire upper deck surface.

7. Check secondary idler arm and idler

to see that they rotate freely.

8. Be sure spring is hooked in secondary

idler arm and sway-bar bracket.

9. Install new bolt in lower groove of L.H.

mandrel pulley, idler pulley, and

center mandrel pulley as shown,

Mower

Left Hand Blade Center

Mandrel Drive Belt Mandrel

Idler

Right

Hand

Mandr_

Idler Arm

Anti-Sway-

Bar Bracket

TO ADJUST ATFACHMENT CLUTCH

The electric clutch should provide years

of service. The clutch has a built-inbrake

that stops the pulley within 5seconds.

Eventually,the internal brake will wear

which may cause the mower blades to

not engage, or, to not stop as required.

Adjustments should be made by your

nearest Sears or other qualified service

center.

1. Make sure attachment clutchand

ignition switches are in "OFF" position.

2, Adjust the three nylon Iccknuts until

space between clutchplate and rotor

measures .012" at all three slot

locations cut in the side of brake plate,

NOTE: After installinga new electric

clutch, runtractor at full throttleand

engage and disengage electric clutch 10

cycles to wear in clutch plate.

Rotor Slot(3) Cinch Plate

Brake/ ! I _ Nylon

Plate _ Locknut (3)

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For ease of servicethere

is a belt installation guide decal on

bctlom of leftfootrest.

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" inthis section ofthis

manual.)

BELT REMOVAL -

2. Create slack in belt by removing

retainer springfrom drive belt tension

handle.

3. Remove bell from all idler pulleys,

transaxle pulley and then from engine

pulley.

BELT INSTALLATION -

1. Install new belt around engine pulley

first, then around transaxle pulley and

lastlyinto all the idler pulleys.

2. Check to be sure belt is positioned

correctlyand is on proper side of all

bell keepers.

3. Engage the drive belt tension handle

and replace the retainer spring.

4. Reinstall mower.

Retainer

Spdng

Ddve

Tension

Handle

Engine Pulley Transaxle Pulley

.. Belt Keeper

Rat Idler

Belt \Bert Keeper

Keeper Clutching

Rat Idler

V-Idler

Idler

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL

LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motioncontrol lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

1. Park Tractor on level surface. Stop

tractor by turningignitionkey to "OFF"

position and engage parking brake.

2. Loosen the adjustment boltin front of

the right rear wheel.

3. Move motion controllever tothe

neutral position.

4. Tighten the adjustmentbolt.

_ Adjustment Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAIJREPLACE°

MENT

Should your transmission require

removal for service or replacement, it

should be purged after reinstallation and

beforeoperating the tractor. See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation

section of this manual.

TO ADJ UST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right)when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructionsin the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Front wheel toe-in is required for proper

steering operation. Toe-in was set at the

factory and adjustment should notbe

necessary. If parts in the frontaxle or

steering mechanism have been replaced

or damaged, check toe-in and adjust if

necessary.

TO CHECK TOE-IN -

1. Positionfront wheels straight ahead.

2. Measure distance between wheels at

front and rear of tires (dimensions"A"

and "B").

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

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

TO ADJUST TOE-IN -

1. Loosen jam nuts at adjustment

sleeves on tie rod.

2. Adjust tie rod until dimension "A" is

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

3. Tighten jam nuts securely.

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable

on your tractor. Ifdamage has occurredto

affect the front wheel camber, contact

Sears or other qualifiedservice center.

Jam Nuts

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

FRONT WHEEL-

1. Block up axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

4. Replace washers and snap rctaining

ring securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

REAR WHEEL -

1. Block rear axle securely.

2. Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow

wheel removal.

3. Repair tire and reassemble. Replace

and tighten hub bolts securely.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers__

Retaining

I\ Irff? \II

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BA'FI'ERY

_I_CAU11ON: Lead-addbatteriesgenerate

explosive gases. Keep sparks,flame and

smoldngmaterials away frombatteries.

Always wear eye prct_ when around

batterias.

If yourbatteryistoowaak to sterttheangine, it

should be recharged. (See=BATTERY"Inthe

MAINTENANCE sectionof this manual).

ff"jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting,foIow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Yeertractor isequipped with a

12 volt negative grounded system.The other

v_nical must also be a 12 volt negstive

gm,,mdedsystem. Do not use yourtractor

batteryto startother vshicles.

TO A'I-EACHJUMPER CABLES -

1. Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER.

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both battedes.

REPLACING BA'n'ERY

_ILCAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other objectto contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connectingbattery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positiveterminal must be connected first

to prevent sparkingtrom accidental

grounding.

1. Lift hood to raised position.

2. Remove terminal guard.

3. Disconnect BLACK battew cable then

RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

4. Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old batter_.

5. Reinstall terminal guard.

6. First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

7. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and kaps nut.

Tighten securely

8. Close terminal access doors,

9. Close hood,

Terminal Keps Nut Hex Bolt

Access

Door_sitive

Terminal _ (Red)

Guard _ Cable

J _ _Neoa_ive <BLack)

_ Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood,

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the gall.

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the gall.

4. Close hood,

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged widng may cause your

tractorto run poody, stop running,or

preventitfromstarting.

• Check wiring. See electrical widng

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

ping-in fuse. The fuse holderis located

behind the dash.

TO ADJUST A'I'rACHMEI_" L|FT

SPRING

1. While holding spdng bushing with

wrench, loosen jam nut.

• Turn adjustment belt clockwiseto

extend spdng and reduce lifteffortfor

heavier attachments,

• Turn adjustment bolt countamlockwisa

for lighter attachments.

2. Retighten jam nut against spdng

bushing.

IMPORTANT; Do not adjust for maximum

spdng tension when using light attach-

ments such as a mower. Adjust liftlever

spring to aid in lifting attachment. Do not

overpower spdng. When removing

attachment, always adjtistspringtensien

to its lowest position.

AdjustmentBolt Spnng Bushing

Attachment

LiftSpring

°/

Jam Nut

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

t. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand in frontof tractor. Grasp hood

at sides, tilttoward engine and liftoff

oftractor,

4. To replace, reverse above procedure.

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and sys-

tems, which are being done at the

customers expense, may be performed

by any non-road engine repair establish-

ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THRO'R'LE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

1. With engine not running, move throttle

control leverto fast position.

2. Check that speed controllever is

against stop screw. If it isnot, loosen

casing clamp screw and pull throttle

cable until lever Is against screw.

Tighten clamp screw securely.

Idle Fuel Idle Speed

Adjusting Needle i Screw

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary, check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

1. With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

2. Remove air cleaner cover, filter and

cartridge plate to expose carburetor

choke (See =AIR FILTER" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

3. Choke should be closed. If it Is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

4. Reassemble air cleaner.

Closed For

Choke

"hrottle

Control

Cable

Stop Screw

Screw

Choke

Control

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetorhas been present at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary, However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for

differences in fuel, temperature, altitude

or load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turningthe adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a leaner fueVair

mixture. Turningthe adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply

of fuel to the engine giving a richerfuel/

air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and the seats in carburetor may result if

screw isturned intoo tight.

PRELIMINARY SET-I'ING -

1. Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttlecontrol cable is adjusted

properly (see "TO ADJUST

THROTrLE CONTROL CABLE" inthe

Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

2. With engine off tum idle fuel adjusting

needle In (clockwise) closing it finger

tight and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) 1 turn.

FINAL SETTING -

1. Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

NOTE: The high idle is set at the factory

and cannot be adjusted.

2. Idle speed settina - With throttle

control lever in slow position, engine

should idle at 1200 RPM. If engine

idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed

adjusting screw in or out until correct

idle is attained.

3. Idle fuel needle settina - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjusting needle In (clockwise)

until engine speed decreases and

then turn out (counterclockwise)

approximately 3/4 turn to obtainthe

best low speed performance.

4. Recheck idle speed. Readjust if

necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

5. Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or

dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle

out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

Repeat test and continue to adjust, if

necessary, until engine accelerates

smoothly.

High speed stop isfactory adjusted. Do

not adjust-damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest Sears or

other qualified service center, which has

proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor willnot be used for 30 days or

more.

A CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

stodng in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower isto be stored for

a period of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructionsin

the Service and Adjustments section

ofthis manual).

3. Lubdcata as shown in the Mainte-

nance section ofthis manual.

4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped point

surfaces; sand lightlybefore painting.

BA'rrERY

• Fully charge the batteryfor storage.

• After a periodoftime in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosionand power

leakage dudng long pedods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATrERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance sectionof

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contactwith battery

terminals.

, If battery is removed from tractorfor

storage, do not store batterydirectly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

iMPORTANT: It isimportantto prevent

:]um deposifes from forming in essential

!uel system parts such as carburetor,fuel

_ose, or tank during storage.

Also, expedanca indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids dudng storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of and engine

while in storage.

1. Drain the fuel tank.

2. Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer Isan acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits dudng storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignitionkey to "START" position

for a few seconds to distributeoil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starfsto rust. Rust and/or dirtin your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protectionfrom dust

and dirt.

• Cover yourtractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM

Will not start 1.

18.

Hard to start

Engine will not

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

CAUSE

Out offuel.

Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

Engine flooded.

Bad spark plug.

Dirty air filter.

Dirty fuel filter.

Water in fuel.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjustment.

1O.Engine valves out of

adjustment.

11. Extreme Cold Conditions

1. Dirty air filter,

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment,

8. Engine valves outof

adjustment.

1. Brake pedal not

depressed

2, Attachment clutchis

engaged.

3, Weak or dead battery,

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged widng.

7. Faulty ignitionswitch.

8. Faultysolenoid or starter.

9. Faultyoperatorpresence

swltch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged widng.

4. Faultysolenoid or starter.

CORRECTION

1. Fillfuel tank.

2. See =TOSTART ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter,

7. Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refilltank withfresh

gasoline and replace fuel

rifler.

8. Check all wiring.

9, See =ToAdjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

1O.Cootact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

11. See =Tostartengine"in

operationsection.

1. Clean/replace air rifler.

2, Replace spark plug.

3, Recharge or replace battery.

4, Replace fuel filter.

5, Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

6. Check all wiring.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service Adjustments

section,

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Depress brake pedal.

12. Disengage attachment

clutch.

=3. Recharge or replace battery.

_,. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

S. Check all wiring.

Z. Check/replace ignition

switch.

3. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

;_. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all widng,

_,. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOO_NG CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORREC_ON

Loss_power 1. Cufingtoomuchgms_oo

Excessive

vlbr_lon

Engine continues

to run when

operator leaves

seat with

attachment

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven =

fast.

2. Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

3. Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty airfilter.

5. Low oil level/dirty oil.

6. Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8. Stale or dirty fuel.

9. Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.

11.Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12.Dirty/clogged muffler.

13.Loose or damaged wiring.

14.Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15.Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faultyoperator-safety

presence control system.

1. Wom, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck notlevel.

3. Buildupof grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent

from build-up of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

1. Set in "Higher Cut" positiorV

reduce speed.

2. Adjustthrottlecontrol.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil lavel/changa oil.

6. Clean and regap or cheng_

spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refilltank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

10.Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11.Clean engine air screen/

fins.

12.Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all wiring.

14. See "ToAdjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged pads,

1. Check wiring, switches end

connections. If notcorrectec

contacta Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Mower blades will 1. Obstruction in clutch 1. Remove obstruction.

not rotate mechanism.

2. Worn/damaged mower 2. Replace mower drive belt,

ddve belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley. 3. Replace idler pulley,

4. Frozen blade mandrel. 4. Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass 1. Engine speed too slow.

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Loss of drive

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet gross.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6. Wom, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildup of grass, leaves end

trash under mower.

8. Mower ddve belt worn.

9. Blades improperly installed.

lO.improper blades used.

11.Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels,

1. Switchis "OFF".

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

3. Faulty lightswitch.

4. Loose or damaged widng.

5. Blown fuse.

1. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

4. Faultyalternator.

1. Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position.

2. Motion drive belt worn,

damaged, or broken.

3. Air trapped in transmission

during shipment or

sen/icing.

1. Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

2. Shift to slower speed.

3. Allow grossto dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

7. Clean underside of mower

housing.

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10.Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turnswitch "ON".

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

3. Check]replace Lightswitch.

4. Check wiring and connec-

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check]clean all connec-

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Place freewheel control in

=engaged" position.

2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

Engine "backfires" 1. Engine throttlecontrol not 1, Move throttlecontrolto

whenturnlng set at =SLOW" =SLOW" position and allow

engine positionfor 30 seconds to idle for 30 seconds before

"OFF" before stopping engine, stopping engine.

sCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,274961

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.274961

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274961

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144927 Baltery

2 74760412 Bo;t Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4

8 7603J Tray, Batter/

10 145211 Bctt 114-20 x 7.5 Zinc

11 150109 Hold down Battew Dash Mourd

12 145769 Nut Push Nylon 1/4"

16 153664 Switch Interlock Push-In

21 166184 Harness SccXet Light W 4152J

22 4152J Bulb Light

25 150755 Cable, Batten/

26 1(_824X Fuse

27 73510460 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 170697 Cable, Ground

29 160784 Switch, Plunger

30 175566 Switch, Ign

33 140403 Key, Ignition

40 170238 Harness Ign.

42 154336 Cover, Terminal

45 122822X Ammeter

50 174652 Switch, PTO

52 141940 Protection Wire Locp

79 163996 BuJbhelder

81 1(]_748X Relay Asm.

NOTE: All component dimensions g_venin U. S. Inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.274961

CHASSISANDENCLOSURES

138

141

ISO 12_

TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER917.274961

CHASSISANDENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

t 175465 Rail, Frame RH

2 175282 Drawhar, Gt

4 73800700 Nut, Lock Hex 7/16 Unc

5 163976X428 Dash

6 157882 Dash. Lower Vgt One Piece

7 17720408 Screw, Thd Cut 114-20 x 1/2

8 145166 Support, Battery

14 175259X558 Hood Asm., Pnt

15 161841 LensLH

16 121794X Cover, Access

17 17(;60612 Screw 3/8-19 x .75

18 174515X559 Grille

19 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

20 $3_333710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1

21 73680600 Nut Crowrdock 3/9-16 Unc

24 145243X558 Footrest, RH

25 161842 Lens, RH

28 145244X559 Footrest, LH

30 145052 Saddle, Hydro

31 161419 Brace, Supt 1-pc VGT Steering

33 161327 Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh

33 161336 Bracket, Pivol Chassis Rh

34 177018 Bracket, Engine Support Rear

35 19111116 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 16 Ga.

36 STD522507 Bott, FinHex 3/16-18x3/4

37 167270X558 Fender POt

39 175278 Bracket, Axle Front

42 STD5337"I0 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x t

43 136939 BrBcket, Spnsn Front Lh

44 136940 Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh

45 154913 Bracket Asm., Susp ChessJs Rh

47 17490608 Screw ThdroL 3/8-16 x 1/2

50 175476 Bracket, ChaSSis Front

56 154914 Bracket Asm., Susp Chassis Lh

58 175315 Bracket Fender

68 17490508 Screw Thdrol. 5/16-19 x 1/2

84 142992 Stop, Over Ceoter Mower

86 74760716 Bolt FinHex 7/16-14 UNC x 1

90 STD551237 Washe_, Lock Ext. Tooth 3/8

91 175464 Rail, Frame Lh

177143 Rod ByPaSS

133 STD_40(_ Retainer, Spring

122 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

130 164863 Screw Hwhd HI-Lo #t 3-16 x 3/4

139 171973 BoltShoulder 5/16-18 TT

140 163806 MagnotYTGT

141 163805 Sttiker Plale YTGT

142 161897 Bracket Dash Rh

144 1619(X) Bracket Dash Lh

148 164655 Extrusion Burnpem

150 161237 Duct Heat Hood

133 177956 ShieldBrovAning

153 161235 Lens Asrn.

158 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/_-16 x 1/2

NOTE: All component dimensions glen in U. S. Inches

1 inch= 25.4 rnm

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.274961

GROUNDDRIVE

144

71 65

_53 SS

1 7 1 0 1 il 60 62

38 37 46

161

112

144

413

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.274961

GROUNDDRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

2 9396E Key Sq. 1/4 x 1/4 x 2 107 154739

6 $1_561210 Pin, Cotter 105 142918

7 14C507 Wheel, Hub Assembly 111 156240

9 140080 Boft, Hub 112 156104

20 _00 NUt 114

22 178391 Lever Asrn Shift 117 73_00600

23 130564 )0lob 120 17050512

29 176600 Brake, Red 121 175611

33 12000053 RlngE 122 72110520

34 71673 Cap, parking Brake 123 176602

35 137648 Red, Parking Brake 124 165492

36 149412 Spdng, Ddve Ground 125 166880

37 121749X Washer 25/32xl-1/4x10G& 126 166002

38 150055 Nyliner 127 1773_2

39 74,321016 Screw, Fin. #10-24xl 128 176624

40 178575 Actuator, Interlock Switch 129 178588

41 739G1000 Nut Centerlock 16-24 Uric 130 19131016

42 8883R Cover, Pedal 131 76020312

46 145170 Retalner, Spring 132 175467

48 72110614 Bolt, Carri. 3/8-16 x 1-3/4 Gr. 5 133 175468

50 131494 Pulley, Idler, Fiat 135 177364

52 127783 Pulley, Idler, Grooved 137 1685H

53 207J Washer, Hardened 138 1370H

55 105705X Beadng, Idler 142 175469

56 161597 V-Belt 143 17050512

58 74760724 Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 1-1/2 144 160848

61 1_5 Pulley, Transaxle 145 163168

64 176601 Shalt, ClutcWBrake Pedal 146 140462

65 67609 Bolt, Shoulder 147 141322

_8 std571912 Pin, Roll 148 17050516

6g 123800X Washer 149 19131410

70 164892X428 ConsoleAutornatlcYT/GT 151 74760514

71 151179 Plate Console Shift 152 178705

73 74490548 Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 3 Gr. 5 -- 176056

74 142432 Screw Hex Wsh. Hi-Lo 1/4-1/2

77 74760716 BoRFin Hex 7/16-14 x 1

89 73680700 NutCrownlock 7/16-14 Unc

94 133805 Fastener Christmas Tree

98 141004 Bracket Shift

105 142917 Cap Asm Vent Hydro

DESCRIPTION

Line Fuel Hydro 15"

O-Ring Asm. Hydro

Spacer Shilt Lever VGTH

Washer Nylon HighTemp

Nut LockHex w/lns 5/16-18 Unc

Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16

Screw 3/8-16 x .75

Bracket Strap Torque

Bdt RdHd Sq 5/16-18 Unc x 2ol/2

Rod Shi_t

Bolt shoLdder5/16-18 x.561

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

Washer Srdd 5/16 ID x 1.0 x .125

Link Control Clutch

Spring Drive Grnd

Bracket Asm Idler Tensioning

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

Pin Cotter 3/32 x 3/4

Bracket Mtg. Hydro 3500 Lh Vgt

Bracket Mtg. Hydro 0500 Rh Vgt

Link Asrn Control Hydro 3500

Nut Lock 5/16-18 Nc Thd

Washer Thrust 5/8 x 1.10 x 1/82

StrapTorque HG-3500

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Wa.sder Spacer Axle HG-30QO

Wa.sherAxle Flange HG_30GO

Fan 7" Hydro

Washer

Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 1

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 10 Ga_

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4

Bolt Hex 5/16-19 x 1 w/Patch

Transaxle Hydro Gear 331-3000

NOTE: All component dimensions given inU. S. Inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

STEERING

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917,274961

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STEERING

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.274961

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768 Wheel, Steerlng

2 178557 Axle Asm., Front

3 6855M Fitting, Grease

4 t61849 Spindle AXm, LH

5 181848 Spinole Asm., RH

6 6266H Bearing,Race "llvust Harden

7 121748X Washer 28/3_ x %5/8 x 16 G&

8 12000029 Ring,Klip#T5304-75

9 121232_X Cap, Spindle

10 74781044 Bait, FLnHex 3/8-11 x 2-3/4

11 136518 Spacer Beadng Axle Front

12 73901000 Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 Uric

13 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

14 STD551137 Washer, LockHvyHIctSpr 3/8

15 STD541537 Nut, LockCenter 3/8-24 UNF

16 145109 Shaft Asm., Steering

17 137347 Rod Asm., ]]e Vgt (Inc. Key No. 38-40)

18 175572 Dragllnk, Ball Joint Soiid Vgt

19 156011 Support Asm., Steedng Vgt

20 172020 Beet, Steering

21 100711L Adapter, Wheel Steeheg

22 155105 Bushing, Strg. B_k

23 152927 Screw

24 19133812 Washer

25 74780616 Boit, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5

26 139769 Cap, Wheel Steering

27 3366R Bearing, Col. Strg.

28 17000612 Screw 5/8-18 x 5/4

29 104239x Beadng, Flange

30 1200_029 RlngCllp

3t 138136 Bushing, Nyllner Snap

32 19111610 Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.

33 STD551131 Washer, Lock I-Ny Hlcl Spr 5/16

34 74780512 Bait, Hex Hd 3/16-18 x 3/4

35 138059 Gear, Sector Steering

36 137156 Tie Rod

37 73360600 Jam Nut RH "t'_ead

38 109850X Joint Asm. Ball RH Thread

39 73700600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-24 Unf LH

40 109851X Joint Asm LH

41 155246 Bracket SYnch Interlock VGT 97

42 174905(_ Screw Thdrol 5/18-18 x 1/2 Tyt

46 178291 Spacer

47 177863 Bracket Asrn. Idler Stat_onaP/

48 17060612 Screw 3/8-18 x 3/4

49 1314.94 Pulley Idler Flat

50 73900600 Nut Lock Fig. 3/8-16

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274961

18 15 17

69 52

I SPARK ARRESTER KIT J

ENGINE

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274961

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 ...... Engine (See Breakdown)

Kshler Model No.CV624-65577

149723 Muffler

121361X Puliey V÷ldhir

177748 Keeper Asm. Belt Engine

175288 Bushing

170056 Clutch Electdc

143996 Pu_ey Engine VGT Ehict Clutsh

151346 Tan}( Fuel Rear 3,50 Yt/Gt 96

10_27X Pad Spacer

106082X Pad Spacer

140527 Cap Asm Fuel W/Gauge

1T/328X428 ControlThrottle

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

175441X428 ControlChoke

STD551237 Wasber Ext Tooth 3/8

73_0600 Nut Keps 3/8 - 24 UNF

3645J Bushing

139277 StemTank Fuel

7834R FueiUne

137180 Spark Arrester Kit

1450(36 Clip

10010500 Washer Split

123487X ClampH6_e

17490636 Screw "t-r 3_-16 x 2-1/4 UNC

174OO664 Screw Ti" 3/8-16 x 4 UNC

1261973( Washer 1-1/2 (30 X 15/32 ID X .250

STD551143 Washer Lock 7/16

173937 Bclt 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5

175287 Bushing

14O629 Shield Heat Muffler CV-Intek

24-041-02 Gasket Kohler CV18-CV26

175545 Tube Exhaust Lh

175546 Tube Exhaust Rh

162295 Elbow Street Brass

M73C3OS(X3 Nut Flange M8-1.25 Non-Lk Zlnk

148456 Tube Drain Oil Easy

148315 Plug Drain OII EaSy

171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 w/eerns

17490624 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

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

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER917.274961

SEATASSEMBLY

KEY pART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 140123 Seat

2 140651 Bracket, pivot Seat

3 14_675 Strap, Fender

4 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62

5 145006 Clip, PUSh In, Hinged

6 $3D541437 Nut, Crownlock 3_-16 Unc

7 124151X Spdng, Seat Cpr_tt

8 171877 Bolt 5/16-18 Unc x _4 w Serns

10 174894 Pan, Seat

12 121246X Bracket, Mounting Switch

13 t21248X Bushing, Snap

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

14 72050412 Bolt, Caniage 1/4-20 X 1-1/2

15 134300 Spacer, Split

16 121250X Spring, Cprsn

17 123_76X Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5

18 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3J16 x 12 Ga.

19 166369 Knob, Seat

20 124238X Cap, Spdng Seat

21 t71852 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18

22 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc

NOTE: All component (_mensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274961

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 164_4

2 149516

3 1717(_

4 171703

5 14_837

8 133644

7 177415

5 177628

9 163204

10 156439

11 177781

12 177554

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

DecalDash 13 177540 DeCalRPLC

Decal Battery DNGR/PSN 14 1603.97 Decal V-Belt Schem

ENGAsm 15 178993 OecalEngine Hp

Decal Hood RH CraJtsman 17 177423 DecaJDash Panel

Decal Hood LHCraftsman 19 138047 Decal Batted/

Decal Broke Par kingSaddle 23 101_02X Reltectm, Taillight

Decal MaJntenance - - 138311 Decal Handle Lft Height Adjust

Decal Side Panel (Lilt Handle)

Decal Engine -- 157199X428 pad Footmet

DecaJFender Craftsman -- 178421 Owner's Manual, Engllsh

Decal Fender Danger -- 178422 Owner's Manual, Spanish

Decal Brake

Decal V-Belt Dr Sch

WHEELS ANDTIRES

7 10

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap Valve ]]re

2 65139 Stem Valve

3 106228X427 RImAsm Front

4 81:341"1 Tube, Front (Sewtce Item Only)

5 10_230X "llre, Front

6 278H FittingGrease (Front Wheel Only)

7 904GH Beadng Flange (FrontW1_eel

8 104757X428 Cap Axle (Front Wheel Only)

9 140183 13reReal

10 7154,J Tube Rear (Service Item Only)

11 106277X427 RimAsm Rear

12 685&_ F_lng Grease

o- 144334 Sealant, ]]re ( 10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All componerd dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.274961

LIFTASSEMBLY

42 43

35 73

32 31 8

0 10

• 1

I'_ ]

"_.. 3\

20 19 18

TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER917.274961

LIFTASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121006X Rod Asm., Lever

2 177535 Shatt Asm., Lift Vgt

3 159189 Lever Asm., Ult Rh

4 12(_00022 E*Ring Truarc #5133-87

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

6 71110624 BoR, Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

7 125631X Gdp, Handle Fluted

8 122365X Button,Plunger

9 122364X plunger, Lever Lilt

10 287eH Spring 2-1/8"

11 146704 Link Lift

12 163552 Retainer, Spdng

13 139868 Arm, Suspension Vgt

14 169865 Bearing

15 $3D541437 Nut, Crowstock 3/B-16 Uric

16 674A247 Spring Asm., Assist Ll(t

18 143363 Bmcket. Spdng Assist

19 $1D551037 Washer 13/32x13/16xt6Ga.

20 5328J Bolt, Adjust Spring Assist

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

24 73350800 Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-t3 Uric

26 73680800 NutCrownlock 1/2°13 Unc

29 150233 Trunnion, Infin Height

30 110807X NuL Specia]

31 STD551037 Washer 13/32xS/Sx16Ga.

32 137150 Spring, Compression Ird Hgt

33 ST10_0907 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

34 137167 Rod, Adj Lift

35 138057 Knob, Inf 3/8-16 Uric

38 155097 Pointer, Height Indicator

39 123935X Plug, Hole

40 17060516 Screw 5/16-18 x 1

41 73540600 Nut. Crowrdock 3/8-24

42 19112410 Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga.

43 123934X Scale, indicator Height

70 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

72 110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil

73 STD54'L237 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

75 175805 Plate Asm Front

76 175560 PinFlar_ge

78 175689 Trunnl(xl

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

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER917.274961

MOWERDECK

49 41

117

TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER917.274961

MOWERDECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 156948 DeckWeldrnentMower 46 36 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga.

3 1384,57 Bracket Asm., Sway Bar 37 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat

5 4939M RetainerSpdng 38 156086 Keeper, Belt, Idler

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear (Sway 38 144917 Pulley, idler, Driven

Bar) 40 137273 Spdng, Seconda W 44/46]50 Vent

8 850857 Bett, Patch 3/6-24 x 1-1/4 Gr. 8 41 1_ Screw 3/6-16 x 1-1/4

9 $1_551137 washer, LockHW, Unplated 3/8 42 165723 Spacer, Retainer

10 140296 Washer, Hard Blade, Mower 43 144949 Arm, idler Secondaly

Vented 44 133943 Washer, Hardened

11 176084 Blade, 46" 45 145059 Cover, Mandrel Deck

13 137553 Shelf Asm. w/Lower Bearing 46 137729 Screw, Thdroll. 1/4-20 x 5/8

14 137152 Housing, Mandrel 47 14495g V-Belt, Mower, SecondaP/

15 110485X Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 48 148763 V-Bail, Mower, PrlrnaW

16 174493 Stripper, Mower Round 49 73680600 Nut, Crownleck 3/6-16 UNC

18 72140505 Bo_LCarriage 5/16-18x5/8 50 72110612 Bolt, Carr. 3/8-16x 1-1/2Gr. 5

19 13_827 Bolt, Hex Hd, Shoulder 5/16-18 52 156493 PulLey Idler46 Pd Drive 97

20 145055 Baffle, Vo:tex Mower 46" 72 19131616 Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga.

21 73680500 Nut. Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 116 137644 Bolt, Shoulck._r

22 134753 Sttffiner, Bracket 117 133957 GaugeWheeI,WIde

23 131267 Bracket, Detidetor 118 73,.q_0600 Nut, Centedock 3,/6-15UNC

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 119 19121414 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

25 149287 Spdng, Torsion, Deflector 126 144948 Arrn, Idler, P6man/Deck 46"

26 110452X Nut, Push 127 146763 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove Dim. 4.25

27 166883X428 Defleetor Clipping -- 166209 ReplacementMo,,_ r,Complete

28 19111016 Washer 11/32x5/8x16Ga. -- 143651 MandrelAsm. Service

29 131491 Rod, Hidge (Includes Key Nos. 8o10, 13-15,

30 157722 Screw, TndretlWasher Head 31 and 33)

31 129963 Washer, Spacer Mower Vented

32 153531 Pulley, Mandrel

33 178342 Nut, Fig. Top Lock

34 144945 Anchor, Spdng Deck 46" NOTS: AI_component dimensions given in U. S. inches

35 1749_628 Screw, Thdroll 3/6-I6 x 1-3/4Tylt 1 Inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER917.274961

TRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER331-3000

TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER917,274961

TRANSAXLE-MODELNUMBER331-3000

KEY PARr _'Y PARr

NO. NO. DESCRIP]ION NO. NO. DESCRIPI_0N

1 161122 Math HousingAssembly 74 169535 Batl Brg 6205-1

2 178317 R.H. HousingAssembly 75 161157 Seal 1"ldX 2.0472" X 0.375"

3 169522 Center Section Assembly 76 161153 Shaft, Axte

4 161125 Spacer 77 142884 Washer

5 1429_. SeaJ-LIp 79 178322 Gasket Matodal

6 142928 Wire Ratalnlng Ring 80 161159 Ton< Head Screw, 5/16-18

7 142933 Retaining Ring 81 161160 Needle Bearing (Sce1412)

8 142934 BallBeadng 82 161161 W_;ha=2

9 169523 Cradle Bearing 83 161162 Retateing Ring

10 169524 Vadable Swashplate 84 161163 LipSeat

11 150771 Thrdat Beadug 30 X 52 X 13 (0.8751.D.X 1.3o.D.X0.25

12 161126 input Shaft 85 161164 Brake Disk

13 142978 Block Thrust Washar 87 178323 Washer

14 142977 Arm.Trunnion 88 178324 ScrewS/16-24

15 196050 10cc Cylinpar eJock 89 178325 Beadng

Assembly 90 178326 Spacer

21 169525 21cc Cylinder Block 91 169536 Odng, 0.070 X 0.239

Assembly 93 178327 Screw

24 161127 Output (Motor) Shaft 93 142969 Spdng, Fdc6on Pack

25 169526 Thrust Beadng 42 X 66 X 16 94 142980 Spacer, FrlcttenPack

26 161126 Conb'atArm 95 169537 Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24

27 161129 Spacer 96 169538 Sleeve Bearing

28 161130 16t Pinion Gear 97 150798 Oil

29 169527 Capscrew, M6 X 1-22 106 161166 Spacer, Trur_Jon

30 142941 Slat Gutpa 108 178328 Plug

31 161132 TrunnionArm 110 142916 Fittlng-O Ring Ass'y

93 161133 TrunnionBushiug 111 142917 .,_ Cap Vent Ass'y

33 142940 LipSeat 116 169539 Retaining Ring

34 178318 Arm Ratum 117 161168 Std Hdls Pin

35 178319 ArrnActuating 120 142883 Puck, Brake

36 169933 5/16-24 Stud 121 169540 Rib Neck Bolt, 2"

37 142967 puck, Fdc6on 122 178329 Brake Yoke

38 150787 Bypass Plate 124 178330 Arm, Brake

39 169529 Bypass Actuator 125 142887 Pins, Brake

40 142945 LIpSeal 126 161172 Lockwasher, 1/4"

41 142952 Bypass Arrn 127 161173 Nut, 1/4-20

42 142953 Rctaining Rtug 128 142885 Nut, Castle

43 142965 Pin 129 142866 Cotter Pin

44 150797 Screw 130 161174 Spacer

48 178320 Puck 131 142882 Puck Plate

50 178343 Screw_SelfTappiug 132 169544 Rib Neck Bott,3" 1

51 169530 Lower Cover 134 178331 Spdng

52 169531 Gerotor Assembly 136 178332 Spdng Extension

53 144581 O-Ring 137 178333 P_nSpt'ng

54 161139 GerotorCover 138 178334 BoltSelf Tapping

55 178321 Filter 139 161176 Washer, 7/8_1X 0.265id X 0.125

56 169533 Charge Manifold

57 161142 Retainer, Motor Bearlug 141 178335 SprJugBrake

58 161143 Pin, Cartier 144 169545 O Ring, 2.864 Id X 0.070 TOk

59 161144 151Planet Gear 145 169546 Spring, Relief

69 161145 7t Spur Gear 146 169547 Ball, 7/16

61 161146 211Sun Gear 151 161181 Comp. Spring, Brake Anti-Drag

69 161147 Planet Thrust Plate 152 178336 Brake PuffRod

63 161148 511Ring Gear 153 142914 plug, StraightThread

64 161149 Planatai'./Ca rder 155 178337 KitFan

65 161150 Miter Gear, Diff. (Splined) 157 169548 Screw O-R!ng

66 161151 M_terGear, Diff. 180 169549 Maniteld Kit

67 161152 Shaft, DifferentlaJ 203 178338 KitSeal

68 161153 Diff ThnJst Plate 900 166773 Transaxle, complete

69 169534 Flange Beming

70 161154 Washer NOTE: AJlcomponent dimensions given in U.S. inches

71 161155 Washer 1 inch = 25.4 mm

73 161156 Hex Jam Nut, 5/8-16

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.274961

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624S,TYPENUMBER65577

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I

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1_ ,pIla

TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER917.274961

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624S,TYPENUMBER65577

HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-033-01-S Kit, breather cover w/ 1 24-032-01-S Seal, oil front

_asket (Includes 2, 3, 5) 2 Crankcase USE: Mialblock

2 24-041-23-S L_asket, breather 24 782 24

3 24-096-59-S Cover, breather 3 24-294-13-S Fittin

4 M-645020 Screw, hex. flange 4 24-380-13-S Pin, o_owallocating (6)

M6xl.0x20 (4) 5 24-067-13-S Connecting Rod (Std.) (2)

5 X-75-23-S Ph_J, allen hd. 1/8" 24-067-14-S Connecting Rod (.25) (2)

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

6 25-351-01-S Lifter, valve (4 6 24-874-17-S (Inaludes 7, 8

7 24-755-66-S Kit, valve train nc udes 8,

1,12) 248,418sP,=oow/R,ngso1251121

5 24-411-05-S Rod, push (4) 24-874-19-S piston w/Ring Set .50 2

24-041-08-S Gasket, cylinder head 12) 24-874-14-S Piston wiRing Set .08)

90 24-318-12-S Head assembly, #2 cylinder 7 24-108-11-S Ring Set (Std. 2

11 25-186-01-S Arm, rocker 4) 24-108-12-S Ring Set (.25) (2)

12 24-599-01-S Pvot, rocker arm (4) 24-105-13-S Ring Set (.50) (2)

13 M-640034-S Screw. hex. flange 8 24-018-01 -S Retainer, piston pin (4)

M6x1.0x34 (4) 9 12-422-09-S Shim, camshaft IA.R. I

14 12-086-16-S Screw, hex. flange 12-422-13-S Shim, camshaft A.R.

M10x1.5x90 (8) 12-422-07-S Shim, camshaft I_IA.R.

15 24-755-74-S Kit, valve cover - plain 12-422-08-S Shim, camshaft .R.

(Includes 16, 17) 12-422-10-S Shim, camshaft

18 24-153-16-S O-Ring 12-422-11-S Shim, camshaft }A.R. I

17 24-086-32-S Screw, shoulder (4) 12-422-12-S Shim, camshaft A.R.

15 24-445-01-S Strap, lifting 10 24-012-10-S Camshaft

19 24-016-01-S Valve, exhaust (Std.) (2) 11 52-139-09-S Plug, cup

24-016-02-S Valve, exhaust (.25) (2) 12 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange

20 24-017-01-S Valve, intake (Std.) (2 M5x0.Sxl0 (2)

24-017-02-S Valve, intake (.25) (2) 13 24-018-04-S Retainer, reed (2)

21 24-032-05-S Seal, valve stem (2) 14 24-402-05-S Reed, breather (2)

22 235011-S Retainer, spring (4) 15 12-153-01-S O-Ring, lower oil fill tube

23 24-089-02-S Spring, valve (4) 16 24-126-19-S Bracket, oil fill tube

24 12-173-01-S Cap, valve spring 4 17 12-123-04-S Tube, oil fill

25 12-755-03-S Kit, retainer (4) 18 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange

26 24-318-11-S Head assembly, #1 cylinder M5xO.Sx16

27 24-755-76-S Kit, valve cover- breather 19 12-153-02-S O-Ring, upper oil fill tube

(Incl. 16, 17, 28) 20 24-038-04-S Dipstick assembly (includes

28 25-313-02-S Grommet. rubber 21. 22)

29 24-755-57-S Kit, breather separator 21 25-755-13-S Kit. oil fill cap (Includes 22)

(Includes 28, 30-33) 22 12-153-03-S O-Ring, dipstick

30 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange 23 24-018-09-S Ring, retainer

24 M-931010-S Washer, nylon (top)

M5x0.Sx16 (2)

31 24-445-02-S Strap, breather 28 28-032-09-S Seal, governor cross shaft

32 24-126-44-S Bracket, breather 26 24 468 15-S Washer (bottom)

separator 27 24-144-33-S Shaft, governor cross

33 24-112-12-S Spacer

34 24-294-06-S Fralng NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

35 24-326-13-S Hose. breather inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

36 24-326-14-S Hose, breather

37 25-237-14-S Clamp, hose (2)

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.274961

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624S,TYPE NUMBER65577

_NITION/ELECTRICAL I

_-,,_ ,,_

AIR INTAKE J

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

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TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.274961

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624S,TYPENUMBER65577

IGNITION/CHARGING BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 54-755-15-S Kit, grass screen 1 24-027-20-S Housing, I_ower (_ncl. 2-4)

(Includes 2-4,and 24 113 2 24-100-01-S Nut plastic (3)

18-S) 3 25-139-16-S Plug. button 9/16

2 M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4x0.7x25 4 24-100-02-S Nut, plastic (2)

5 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange

3 X-25-92-S sher, plain 5116" 4) M5x0.8x20 (4)

4 24-112-04-S Spacer, grass screen (4) 6 M-545016-S Screw, hex. flange

5 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder (4) M5x0itx16 (3)

6 24-157-03-S Fan 7 M-55!016-S Screw. hex. flange

7 12-086-14-S Screw, hex. flange M5x0 8x16

M10xl 5x46 8 M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange

8 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8" M6x10x16 (6)

9 X-42-15-S Key 9 24-146-16-S Plate, backing - # 2 side

10 24-025-04-S FF/wheel 10 24-146-20-S Plate, backing - # 1 side

11 25-403-03-S Rectifier-regolator 11 24-063-20-S Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 2

12 X-25-92-S Washer, plain 3/16" (2) side

13 24-086-18-S Screw, phillips hd. 11-16x7/ 12 24-063-14-S Baffle, valley - #2 side

8 (2) 13 24-063-58-S Baffle, cylinder barrel-# 1

14 236602-S Connector (3 contact) side

15 54-755-09-S Kit, 15 amp stator 14 24-063-23-S Baffle, valley - #1 side

(includes 24 126 71-S) 15 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange

16 12-132-02-S Spark Plug (2) M5x0.8xl0 (2)

17 M-548025-S Screw, hex. cap M5x0 8x25 NOT ILLUSTRATED

(2) -- 24-096-66-S Cover, control

18 235173-S Clip, cable -- 24-086-06-S Screw, phillips hd

19 48-154-02-S Clip. cable 11-16x3/4" (2)

20 X-25-63-S Washer, plain 1/4"

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

22 M-545020-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0 8x20 (4) AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 24-126-71-S Bracket, stator wire KEY PART

-- X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4" NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

-- 24-176-82-S Harness, wiring

Lead, black (rect.-reg. 5" - 1 24-164-06-S Manifold, intake

12 gauge 2 M-651055-S Screw. hex. flange

-- 24-518-12-S insulated gdp barrel eyelets) M6x1.0x55 (4)

-- 24-113-18-S Decal, grass screen 3 24-041-01-S Gasket, intake manifold (2)

-- 25-454-03-S Tie, wire (3) 4 24-041-14-S Gasket, air cleaner base

5 24-094-18-S Base, air cleaner

6 24-041-13-S Gasket, fuel spitback cup

7 24-109-09-S Cup. fuel spitback

8 24-083-03-S Element. air cleaner

9 24-083-05-S Precleaner, element

10 231032-S Seal, breather

11 24-096-01 -S Cover, inner air cleaner

12 12-100-01-S Wing Nut

13 24-096-73-S Cover, air cleaner

14 54-755-01-S Kit, knob with seal

Includes 15 & 16)

15 24-153-20-S _Ring

16 25-341-03-S Knob, cover

17 24-063-51-S Baffle, fuel spit-back

NOTE: AU component dimensions given in US

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-MODELNUMBER917.274961

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624S,TYPENUMBER65577

_TARTING SYSTEM I

ENGINE CONTROLS J II

OIL PAN I LUBRICATION I

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.274961

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624S,TYPE NUMBER65577

STARTING SYSTEM OIL PAN/1.UBRICATION

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-839080-S Screw. hex. flange

MSx1.25x80 2)

2 25-098-08-S Starter, soenold shift

(Includes 4-7)

3 M-841080-S Nut. hex. f_nge MSxl.25

4 25-435-04-S Kit, solenoid

5 25-755-33-S Kit, pinion drive (Includes 6)

6 25-141-05-S Rin

7 25 221 Ot-S Kit.brush

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24 211 O3-S Bolt. round head square

neck

2 24-090-33-S Lever, governor

3 M-641060-S Nut. hex. flange M6xl.0

4 24-089-01-S Spring, linkage

5 25-158-08-S Bushing, linka_gee retaining

6 24-079-04-S Linkage. throttle

7 25-158-11-S Bushing.. throttle linkage

8 M-545616-S Screw, hex. flange

M5x0.8x16

9 M-547056-S Nut, hex. lock M5xO.8

10 24-089-03-S Spring, choke return

11 24-126-56-S Bracket, control

12 M-645016-S Screw, hex. flange

M6xl.0x16 (4)

13 12-237-01-S Clamp, cabte 2)

14 24-066-43-S Screw, thread forming (2

15 24-090-07-S Lever, throttle actuator

16 X-20-1-S Washer, lock 1/4"

17 M-541050-S Nut, hex. flange MSxO.8

18 24-468-01-S Washer, plain 5.5 mm (3)

19 24-089-45-S Spring, governor

20 M-446030-S Nut, hex M4x0.7

21 24-090-13-S Lever, throttle conVol

22 M-545020-S Screw. hex. flange

M5xO.8x20

23 24-089-51-S Spltng, throttle limiter

24 24-090-05-S Lever, choke

25 41-468-03-S Washer, spring 1/4"

26 M-403025-S Screw, hex. cap M4xO.7x25

27 24-079-05-S Linkage, choke

1 24-199-07-S Pan, oil assembly

(Includes 2-10)

2 M-645025-S Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.Ox25 12)

3 M-631005-S Washer, plato 6 mm (2)

4 24-393-08-S Oil pump assembly

(Includes 5)

5 24-123-05-S Tube, oil pickup

6 24-162-26-S Screen, oil

7 24-043-12-S Kit, governor gear w/pin

(Includes 8)

8 12-380-01-S Pin, gcovernor regulating

9 52-448-02-S Tab, locking

10 12-144-02-S Shaft, governor gear

11 24-153-08-S O-Rin

12 X-75-32-S Plug, hex. ctsk. 3/8"

13 24-136-01 -S N'_oFple,oil filter

14 12-050-01-S FiRer, oil

15 52-032-08-S Sea], oil (PTO end)

16 24-086-17-S Screw, hex, flange

M6x1.25x45

17 24-086-16-S Screw, hex. flange

MSx1.25x45 (g)

16 X-75-10-S Plug, sq, hd. solid 3/8"

N.P.T.F.

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S.

inches1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.274961

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624S,TYPENUMBER65577

CRANKSHAF'rJ

FUEL SYSTEM I

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EXHAUSTJ

7 8

8 13

TRACTOR- MODELNUMBER917.274961

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV624S,TYPENUMBER65577

CRANKSHAFT FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-014-72-S Crankshaft (Includes 2)

2 52-139-09-S Plug, cup

EXHAUST

XEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 24-041-02-S Gasket, exhaust (2)

2 25-O72-04-S Stud, M8x1.25x33 (4)

NOT iLLUSTRATED

-- PA-65577 Replacement Engine

- - 24-782-24 Mioiblock

-- 24-755-107-S Gasket Set

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRtPTtON

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

_ndiudes 2-4)

2 24-041-15-S _asket, carburetor

3 24-053-25 Cafouretor asser_

For informalion only not

available separately)

(Includes 24 757 18-S, 24-

757-19-S, 24-757-20-S,

24-757-22-S_

4 24-041-14-S Gasket, air cleaner base

5 M-629095-S stud, M6x1.0x95 (2)

6 M-64t060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl 0 (2)

7 47-154-01-S Clip cable

8 24-383-03-S L_e, fuel 10-5/8 (2

9 25-237-14-S Clamp, hose (6)

10 24-086-12-S Screw, hox. cap.

MSxl.7x18 (2)

11 24-393-10-S Pump, fuel - pulse

12 24-100-01-S Nut, plasite (27

13 15-353-04-S Line, fuel 11-1/2"

14 25-050-03-S Filter, fuel

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-÷ 24-757-18-S Kd, overhaul w/gaskets

.* 24-757-19-S Kit, choke repair w/gaskets

-* 24-757-20-S Kit, gasket

.* 24-757-22oS Kit, solenoid replacement w/

gaskets

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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