Craftsman 917271120 tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

!6.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

HYDROSTATIO (AUTOMATmC)

LAWN TRACTO

Modet No.

917,271120

• Safety

,, Assembmy

o Operation

,, Maintenance

,, Repair Parts

.4;

CAUTION:

Read and follow alJ

Safety RuJes and hstructions

before operating this equip-

menL

For at_swers to yoL_r questions

about this product, Call:

1°800°659°59t 7

Sears Craftsmatl He_p Line

5 am - 5 prn, Mon ,,Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Coo, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state°

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

GENERAL OPERATION

Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting,

o Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

o Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

o Never carry passengers.

Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always took down and

behind before and while backing,

Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

Stow down before turning,

o Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting°

Turnoffbladeswhennotmowing.

. Stopenginebeforeremovinggrass

catcheroruncloggingchute.

Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificial

light.

* Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

o Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

. Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot '

back up the slope or if you fee! uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

= Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

- Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

* Keep all movement on the slopes stow

and gradual. De not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

s!ope,

DO NOT:

, Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

* Do notmow on wet grass.Reduced

tractioncouldcause sliding.

• Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

- Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

, Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

o Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

. Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to coot 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.

o Keep nutsand bolts,especiallyblade

attachmentbolts,tightand keep equip-

merit in good condition.

Never tamper with safety devices,

Check their proper operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing,

o Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

, Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

° Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

!y necessary. Always bok ,,ore,"_....,a, ,u'_

behind before and while backing.

- Never carry children. They may fall off

and be Seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

, Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

° Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

. Before and when backing, look behind

and down for smart chitdren.

,_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions, it means CAU-

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

TY IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: in order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

° Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

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

across.

- Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

, Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Taft

grass can hide obstacles.

, Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

° Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

,_WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY

AND TYPE: UNLEADED

REGULAR

OiL TYPE SAE 30

(API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 10W-30

(below 32°F)

(_IL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

W/O FILTER: &5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

(GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0 _4.5

(MPH): REVERSE: 0 - 2.0

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15 @ 3600

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 280

CASE SIZE: U1R

IB__BOLT 27-35 iT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed,engineeredand manufactured

to giveyouthe best possibledependability

and performance.

Shouldyou experienceany problem you

cannoteasily remedy,please contactyour

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly, Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASears MaintenanceAgreement is avail-

able onthis product.Contact yournearest

Searsstore for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

= Read and observe the safety rules.

= Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

, Foltow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_,WARNiNG: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL S_ZE

(1) Large Flat Washer

(!) Hex BoJt

3/8-16 x 1

(t) Lockwasher3/8

(1) Hex Bolt _-k

5/16qBx 1-1/4 _ (I) Locknut

5/16_18

(t) Shoulder Bott

5/16-18

(t) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/t6 x 12 Gauge

(1) Knob

Hex Bolts t/4-20 × __ (2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20 _k

(2) 3/4

_. '-'-" // (2) Washers (2) Lock Washers 114

9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL S|ZE

(2) Weld Nuts i---iI !

#t0

(2) Screws _ (2) Lock

#t0 x 5/8 _ Washers #10

3/t 6 (2_i_'taSlh6r_au ge_

Parts packet separately in carton

Seat

Video

Cassette

Mulcher ,j _ ,;:'i

Plate // ,,::"i

SteeringWhee_ _............

I ..... f Steering

' _J Boot

Manua_

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

_Shoulder _ (2) Washers 3/8

(2) x 7/8 x I4 Ga.

Bolts

(2) Centertock (/ ,.q-,"_

Nuts

Steering Wheet

Adapter

Steering

Wheel Insert

....

Slope Sheet

(2) Ga_Jge Wheels

;TC:,'::;;,CCCC_C]

2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

(2) Keys

ili Steering

1FExtension

Et Shaft

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

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

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

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set wi!l make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are fsted below.

(1) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/

(2) 7f16" wrenches drive t'achet

(2) I/2" wrench (1) Phillips Screw-

(1) Utiity knife driver

(1)Piers (1) Tire pressure

gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posio

lion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

, Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

- Remove mower and package materials.

* Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKiD

ATTACHSTEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bot and tocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

ty to !8-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

iNSTALL STEER1NG WHEEL

o Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

- Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

o Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (_eft to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

Assemble large lat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely

, Snap steering whee! insert into center

of steering wheel

o Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

iMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to rol off skid.

Insert

z_Gi i_::::. \ Washer

Steering ..... L_ Steering

Wheel _ _Boot

Extension _ /dapter

Shaft _._ 5/16 Hex

! Bolt

5!t6 Locknut--_-...._ _ /

Lower Steering_ / ,;_"_ .... .

Shaft , ,,

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for tocafon and

function of controls)

o Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

- Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

* Place freewheel contre_ in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

- Roll tractor backwards off skid.

, Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

_,CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery, re-

move metat bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con-

nected first to prevent sparking from acci-

dental grounding.

= Remove cardboard packing from seat

pan and lift seat pan to raised position.

, Open battery box door and remove pro-

tective plastic.

- Remove terminal protective caps and

discard.

- If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-I0

amps.

- First connect RED battery cable to posi-

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

er, lock washer and hex nut as shown,

Tighten securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut. Tighten securely.

Close battery box door. Open battery

box door for:

= inspection for secure connections

(to tighten hardware).

= inspection for corrosion,

• Testing battery.

- Jumping (if required).

, Periodic charging.

Positive Discard Terminal

(Red) Cable Proctective Caps

Lock Washer

Ftat Washer

Hex Hex Bolt

Negative

(Black)

Battery

Door

iNSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

* Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

, Assembte adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

= Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

o Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

ShouI]er ".

Adiustment Knob

CHECK TiRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

= Reduce tire pressure to PSi shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page

5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSIT_ON OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual. Verify that the belts are routed

correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mutcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

• Tighten hardware securely.

, Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

= Place front of muicher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

, Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from,mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut From

The Top

Lock

Wetd Washer

Nut

Latch

Washer

Mulcher

Plate

Deflector

Shield

"_1-- Screw

Hook Points

Down

Latch

Hook

Weld Nut

Lock Washer

Wash er

Latch

Hooks

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper position when

operating mower, Be sure they are proper-

ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-

formance.

- Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on

a flat level surface.

- Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this

manual).

With mower in desired height of cut po-

sition, gauge wheels shoutd be assem-

bled so they are slightly off the ground.

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

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

16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

= Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole,

Gauge Wheel

Mountin Bracket _

3/8-16

)ulder Bolt

3/8-16 Washer

Wheel

v' CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

All assembly instructions have been

completed.

V' No remaining loose parts in carton.

Battery is properly prepared and

charged, (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

J All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovednflated at the factory).

v' Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled

side-to-side!front4o-rear for best cuttin£

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.

v" Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

v' Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

" V"

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

#" Engine oil is at proper level.

#" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

#" Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

•/ it is important to purge the transmissior

before operating your tractor for the firs

time. Follow proper starting and

transmission purging instructions (See

"TO START ENGINE" and =PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation

section of this manual).

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractoror in literature suppled with the product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

E::3A

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENG{NE OFF

FUEL

I\1

CHOKE

REVERSE

OIL PRESSURE

MOWER HEIGHT

FORWARD FAST

MGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

SLOW

UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION

REVERSE NEUTRAL

HIGH

L c®)_l

LOW PARKING BRAKE

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Light Switch

Position

Ammeter

Throttle/Choke

Control

Clutch/Brake

Control

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Brake

Freewheel

Control

Motion

Control Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attach-

ments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine,

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing

the tractor with the engine off.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to

adjust the mower cutting height,

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the

speed and direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

_GNIT|ON SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine,

AMMETER: indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

-1o

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

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

or eye shields whime operating your tractor or performing any adjustments e_

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

standard safety glasses.

HOW 3"0 USE YOUR TRACTOR

"Yourtractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine is

running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

= Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake peda!. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch

Throttle/Choke Lever "Engaged"

Control

_ _--_> Position

----- _ -'__ _ "Disengaged"

/Position

• Par.,o0Bra.e

..... /"En agod"

r.. \,_.,'-- _ _- Position

Pedal "Drive" ' Disengaged" Control

Position Position Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

= To stop mower biades, move attach-

ment clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE-

® To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" po-

sition.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

iMPORTANT: The motion controt lever

does not return to neutrat (N) position

when the clutch!brake pedal is depressed.

ENGINE

o Move throttle contro_ to slow position.

NOTE; Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

Leavingtractor to prevent unauthorized us_

• Never use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine fur

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

pping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before teavin

the operator's position, to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

, Operating engine at tess than full throto

tie reduces the battery charging rate.

o Furl throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARE

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

= Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

Release parking brake and clutch/brak_

pedal.

o Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

NOTE: The effort to move the motion con

trol lever wilt reduce after the first few

hours of use. This is normal.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGH1

The cutting height is controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

o "rum knob clockwise (G) to raise cutting

height.

, Turn knob counterclockwise (O) to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately

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

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running. These heights are ap

proximate and may vary depending upon

soilconditions,heightofgrassandtypes

ofgrassbeingmowed,

Theaveragelawnshouldbecutto

approximately2-1/2inchesduringthe

coolseasonandtoover3inchesduring

hotmonths.Forhealthierandbetter

lookinglawns,mowoftenandafter

moderategrowth,

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged wilf shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

® Lower mower with attachment _iftcon-

trol.

= Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment dutch control.

= TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

,,gage attachment clutch control.

_L, CAUTtON: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift

Lever "Engaged" Lever High PosiSon

"Disengaged"

Low

Position

'ge

Guard

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTtON: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope, Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual,

G Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

o if slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

if stepping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posto

tion and engage parking brake.

- Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

iMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

- To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

o Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

- Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure tO disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position.

Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor.

* Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

o Pull freewheel control knob out and hold

in position by inserting retainer spdng

into forward hote of control rod.

o De not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when

transporting your tractor on a truck or a

trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured

to tractor. Use an appropriate means of

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

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your _actor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy o'

a toad, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground ant

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

]'he engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the tactoPy, already filled

withSummerweightoit.

Checkengineoilwithtractoron level

ground.

Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip-

stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick

into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube. Remove and read oi_ level. If nec-

essary, add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

® To change engine oil, see the Customer

Responsibilities section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT." When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

d weather starting,

WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional informa-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

nt damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

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

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

- Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

* Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch!brake pedal and set

parking brake.

* Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

= Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAG ED" position.

Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below,

® Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute, tf the

engine does not start after several

attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try

again, tf engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and

above)

, When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

o The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and

below)

0 When engine starts, allow engine to run

with the throttle control in the choke

position until the engine runs roughly,

then move throttle control to fast posi-

tion. This may require an engine warm-

up period from several seconds to sev-

eral minutes, depending on the temper-

ature.

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM

* Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

- Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Release the parking brake and let the

clutch/brake slowly return to operating

position.

= Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

o The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: At a high altitude (above 3000

feet)orin cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

,_RGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the trans-

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the first time. This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the trans-

mission which may have developed during

shipping of your tractor_

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalta-

tion before operating the tractor.

- Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set.

Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling position

(See %0 TRANSPORT' in this section

of manual).

Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to slow position. With motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutch!brake pedal.

= Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive sys-

tem.

- Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

brake.

• Engage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in driving position (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

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

motion control iever in neutral (N) posi-

tion, stowly disengage clutch!brake

pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever for-

ward; after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position. After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

cedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times.

= Your tractor is now purged and ready for

normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

= Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

o Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See %0

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

, Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings wilt dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished.

® If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dr,i

before mowing.

- Always operate engine at fu|! throttle

when mewing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

materia!. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a tow enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

andgivebestperformanceoftheat-

tachmentbeingused.

MULCHING MOWING TiPS

iMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Ctean after each use.

- The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fail

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area wilt not be

exposed to the direct sun.

..... E......

For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting he!ght so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades i For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

Max t/3

, Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

grainir_g of the lawn.

CUSTOMER RESPONSiBILITiES

a - # eqUip_3_ With oil _ilter, change oil every 50 bouts.

4 - _ep_ac_ b_ad_s mo_ts- often when mow_ _r_sandy _oil.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

o Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

, Checkbrake operation.

Check tire pressure.

o Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

o Check for loose fasteners.

Front

Wheel

@ Front Wheel

Bearing

Bearing Zerk

Engine

@SAE 30 or I0w30 Motor OIL

@General Purpose Grease

Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section

_MPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bear-ings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that wilt shorten the fife of the selfqubricating

bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,

use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubri-

cant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual).

° Keep tires free of gasoline, oi!, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dnj

rot and corrosion.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

° Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

, Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

fiat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

mMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Blade _ Mandrel

_ _Assernbly"

_'_ Trailing

Flat EdgeUp

Hex Bolt (Grade 8)_..__ "_

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identified by six lines on the bolt head,

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpenin.

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

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will caus_

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

= The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

To check blade balance, you will need

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

balancer. (When using a cone balance[

follow the instructions supplied with bal

ancer),

NOTE; Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

° Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin' and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should=remain in a hori-

zontal position, if either end of the blad_

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

Center Hole

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a batter,/charging systen

which is sufficient for normal use. Howev-

er, periodic charging of the battery with ar

automotive charger will extend its life.

- Keep battery and terminals clean.

Keep battery bolts tight.

, Keep small vent holes open.

Recharge at 6q0 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary°

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

, Remove terminal guard.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

Rinsethebatterywithplainwaterand

dry.

Cleanterminalsandbatterycableends

with wire brush until bright.

, Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAT-

TERY" in the Assembly section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot.

* inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-

pings and other materials. To prevent

damage to seals, do not use com-

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

SAE VI,5OOSITY G R_ADES

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meetAPI

service classification SF, SG, or SH.

Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oi!.

Remove drain plug.

, After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of

this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap!dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the 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.

Air Cleaner Knob

Cover Nut

Foam

Grommet

Paper

Cartridge

Air Cleaner

Base

Oi! Fill

.Oil Drain Plug

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt. and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooiing, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every !00 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

* Remove knob and cover.

Remove wing nut and air cleaner from

base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

o Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry,

- Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oi!,

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this wit! damage

the cartridge.

o Reinstall the pre-cfeaner (cleaned and

•oiled) over the paper cartridge.

Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover

and tighten knob securely.

ENG_NE_O_L FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

o Drain oil from engine crankcase (See

"TO CHANGE ENGINE O1L" in this sec-

tion of this manual, through step remove

drain plug).

o Remove oil filter and wipe off filter

adapter.

, Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to

the rubber gasket on replacement oil fit-

ter.

- Install replacement oil filter on filter

adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until

rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter,

then tighten filter an additional i/2 turn.

• Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO

CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section

of this manual). For approximate capac-

ity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 3 of this manual.

, Start the engine and check for oil leaks.

Correct any leaks before placing engine

into full operation.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage,

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after even/100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

IN-LENE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

o With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuen line sections.

o Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

_inewith arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

cfam.ps are properly positioned.

Clamp

__--- FuelFilter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

° Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

, Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

J_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

° Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake,

- Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

- Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED _position.

- Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

° Disconnect spark plug wire from spark ptug and place wire where it cannot come

in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

= Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" positionl

• Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

, Roll belt off engine pulley.

, Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spdng.

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

o Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

• Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer spdngs.

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: if an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO iNSTALL MOWER

, Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

o Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

, Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

-tnsta]l mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Suspension

Arms

Retainer

Spring

line Pulley

Front

Link

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Springs

(Both Sides)

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractoris parked

on levelground or driveway.Make sure

tiresarepmpedy inflated(See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). if tiresare

overor underinflated,you willnotproperly

adjustyourmower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

Raise mowerto its highest position.

At the midpoint of bothsides of mower,

measure height from bottom edgeof

mowerto ground. Distance "A" on both

sides of mowershouldbe the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

, if adjustmentis necessary, make adjust-

ment onone side of mower only.

To raiseone sideof mower, tightenlift

linkadjustmentnut on that side.

• To lowerone side of mower,loosen lift

linkadjustment nut on thatside.

NOTE: Eachfull turnof adjustment nut

Bottom

Bottom f Curl

of Cur|\_

, Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check thatboth front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

• if links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link,

= To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on beth front links an

equal number of turnS.

• When distance "D" is 1t8" to I/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" agains

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

Both FrontUnks Should be Equal in Length

Nut "G"

Lift Unk Adjustment Nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so that

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position°

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown°

Trunnion

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

repmacedwithout tools. Park the tractor or

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manua!).

Work belt off both mandrel putieys and

O.4

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

Mandrel

Pulley

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

. install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

, Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

, Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod,

* If distance is other than i-3/4", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-3/4". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

, Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary,

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice centeddepartment,

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

_Jam Nut

..........]::?::_,/q_-! _,"_--Operating

Arm

Do Not touch this nut. If further brake adiust-

ment is necessary contact your nearest autho-

rized service centeddepartment

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface, Engage

parking brake, For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest,

o Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual,)

• Remove upper belt keeper.

Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over cool-

ing fan blades,

Q Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around engine

pulley,

Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

IMPORTANT: Make sure upper belt keep-

er is positioned properly between Iocator

tab.

Engine _.-..

Pulley

Clutching ldler_

Stationary Idler-

Transmission

input Pulley

i Locator Tab

",_ Upper Belt

Keeper

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

If for any reason the motion control lever

will not hold its position while at a selected

speed, it may be adjusted at the friction

pack located on the right side of transmis-

sion.

• Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac-

tor by turning ignition key to "OFF" posi-

tion, and engage parking brake.

o Adjust motion control lever by tightening

adjustment tocknut one half (1/2)turn.

NOTE: if for any reason the effort to move

the motion control lever becomes too

excessive, reverse the above adjustment

procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4 to 1/2

turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require removal

for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before

operating the tractor. See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section

of this manual.

Adjustment

Locknut

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALiGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to nght) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOF=4N/OAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toeqn or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

° Block up axle securely.

o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

- Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

o Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

- Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To.seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Ring \

Axle Cover

"_--_ Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK

BATTERY

•_kCAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. If "jumper

cables" are used for emergency starting,

follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: "Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery t° start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

, Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

° Connecttheotherend of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• Remove BLACK cable first from chassis

and then from the fully charged battery.

, Remove RED cable last from both bat-

tedes.

PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Looseor damaged wiringmay causeyour

tractorto run poorly,stoprunning,or pre-

vent itfrom starting.

- Check wiring.See electricalwiringdia-

gramin the RepairPartssectionof this

manual

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with30 amp automotive-type

plug-infuse. The fuse holderis located

behindthe dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

= Raisehood.

- Unsnapheadlightwire connector.

Standin front of tractor. Grasphood at

sides,tilt towardengineand lift offof

tractor.

Toreplace,reverse aboveprocedures.

Positive Terminal

Battery

Negative Terminal

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB

Raise hood.

* Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

, Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the gdlt.

Close hood.

Hood

Headlight

Wire

Connector

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL.

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

= With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tion. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position.

• Check to see if hole in throttle lever and

hole in speed control bracket are

aligned.

- If holes are not aligned, loosen cable

clamp screw and align the holes by

inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit

through both holes.

Pull throttle cable up to remove slack

and tighten cable clamp screw. Remove

alignment pencil or ddll bit.

Cab,eClamp_'_

Screw --I_

Throttle Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

san]. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel!air mix-

ture. Turning the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of

rue! to the engine giving a richer fuel/air

mixture.

iMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and "

the seats in carburetor may result if nee-

die is turned in too tight.

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

fow emission. It is equipped with an idle

fue! adjusting needle with a fimiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The iimiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

* Be sure you have a clean air filter and

the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see above).

- Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make adjustments with engine

running and shiftJfnotion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

* Idle speed setting - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1750 RPM. if engine idles too

slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out unti_ correct idle is at-

tained.

Idle fu_! _edte setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise)

until engine begins to die and then turn

out (counterclockwise) until engine runs

rough. Turn needle to a point midway

between those two positions.

,, Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

° Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle fuel adjusting needle out (coun-

terclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

iMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO-

RIZED service center, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed

Adjusting

Screw "_--_'_-

idle Fuel

Adjusting

Needle

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

,_CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. AUow the engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

* Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this man-

ual).

- Inspect and replace belts, ff necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

° Be sure that atl nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened, inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

o Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

* Fully charge the battery for storage.

After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

* To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

, After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

o if battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENG|NE

FUEL SYSTEM

iMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuet system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage,

Drain the fuel tank.

* Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

* Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

, Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas lank and carbure-

tor 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).

CYLINDERS

o Remove spark plug(s).

° Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

* Turn ignition key to "START" position for

a few seconds to distribute oil.

° Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

o Do net store gasoline from one season

to another.

= Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

, If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

o Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

-'C-AUSE

t¢ill not start _ Out of fuel.

,, Engine not "CHOKED" prop-

erly.

= Engine flooded.

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicks but will

not start

Loss of power

Bad spark plug.

Dirty air filter.

Dirty fuel filter.

Water in fuel.

o Loose or damaged wiring.

, Carburetor out of adjustment.

* Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

Dirty air filter_

o Bad spark plug.

Weak or dead battery.

o Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or dirty fuel.

, Loose or damaged wiring.

, Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

depressed.

- Attachment clutch is engaged.

- Weak or dead battery.

._ Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

, Faulty ignition switch.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

Corroded battery terminals.

Loose of' damaged widng.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

o C uuttinq t£,9_.much_assitoo

fast.

Th[ottk_ in "CHOKE" position.

, Bui_d-up of grass, leaves and

CORRECTION

Fill fuel tank.

See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

= Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

, Replace spark plug.

, Clean/replace air filter.

. Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fitter.

° Check all wiring.

, See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorized service

center.

, Clean!replace air filter.

* Replace spark plug.

* Recharge or replace battery.

* Replace fuel filter.

, Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

* Check all wiring.

, See _ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Ad)ustrnents

section.

* Contact an authorized service

center.

* Oep_'ess clutch/brake pedal

- Disengage attachment clutch.

, Recharge or replace battery.

* Replace fuse.

, Ctean battery terminals.

* Check all wiring.

, Check/replace ignition switch.

* Checl_Jreplace solenoid or

starter.

, Contact an authorized service

center.

_ =

, Recharge or repiace batte_.

- Cle.an battery te_'minals.

Check a_lwidng.

Checkfreplace solenoid or

_st_rt_eL

* Set in "Higher cur' posi-

tion/reduce speed.

Adjust throttle control

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

i Lossof power(cont'd) trash under mower.

+ Dirtyair filter.

+ Low o]tlevel/dirtyoil.

+ Faulty spark plug.

Excessive vibration

° Dirty"fueJ lifter.

= Stale or dirty fuel.

+ Water in fuel.

Spark plug wire loose.

. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

+ Dirty/clogged muffler.

+ Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

+ Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

CORRECTION

o Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

- CJean/replace air filter.

+ Check oil level/change oil.

. Clean and regap or change

spark plug,

. Replace fuel filter.

° Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline,

. Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refitl tank with fresh gasoline and

replace fuel filter.

+ Connect and tighten spark plug

wire,

= Clean engine air screen/fins.

= Clean/replace muffler.

+ Check all wiring.

• See 'q'o Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

Poor cut +uneven

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at-

tachment clutch

engaged +

Poor cut - uneven

Worn, bent or loose blade. , ...............center.

- Replace blade,

Bent blade mandrel.

Loose/damaged part(s).

Faulty operator-safety pres-

ence control system. •

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower deck not level.

Buildup of grass, leaves, and

trash under mower,

Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

Tighten blade

bolt+

+ Replace blade mandrel.

. Tighten loose part(s). Replace

damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and con-

nections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized

service center/

department.

Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

. Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower hous+

in,

Replace blade mandrel.

(cont'd)

Mower blades wilt not

rotate

_rass discharge

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels+

+ Obstruction in clutch mecha-

nism.

+ Worn/damaged mower drive

belt.

= Frozen id+er pulley,

+ Frozen blade mandrel,

° Engine speed too slow.

Travel speed too fast.

+ Wet grass.

+ Mower deck not level.

Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

Remove obstruction,

Replace mower drive belt.

Replace idler pulley.

Replace blade mandrel.

Place throttle control in "FAST"

position.

Shift to slower speed,

Allow grass to dry before mow-

ing.

TROgBLESHOOTtNG CHART

PROBLE_

Poor grass discharge

(cont'd)

Headtight(s) not work-

ing (if so equipped)

Battery wUl not charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

Low/uneven tire air pressure.

® Worn, bent or ]oose blade,

* Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

- Mower drive belt worn.

- Blades improperly installed.

Improper blades used.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

, Switch is"OFF",

* Bulb(s) burned out.

° Faulty light switch.

- Loose or damaged wiring,

, Blown fuse,

Bad battery celt(s).

Poor cable connections. ,

Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

Faulty alternator.

- Freewheel control in "disen-

gaged" position.

,, Motion drive belt worn, dam-

aged or broken,

• A_r trapped in transmission

during shipment

or servicing.

CORRECTION

Level mower deck.

Check tires for proper air pres-

sure.

, Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

Clean underside of mower

housing..

, Replace mower drive belt.

, ReinstaU blades sharp edge

down.

, Replace with blades listed in

this manual

- Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

Engine throttfe control not set

at "SLOW" position for 30 sec-

onds before stopping engine.

• Turn switch "ON",

, Replace bulb(s)°

- Check/replace light switch.

, Check wiring and connections.

Replace fuse.

Replace battery.

Check!clean aH connections.

Replace regulator.

Replace alternator.

Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

Replace motion drive belt.

Purge transmission.

• Move throttle control to "SLOW"

position and allow to idte for 30

seconds before stopping

engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - MODEL NU_,/tBEFt917.271120

BATTERY

-------_)0

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

t_kACK

IGNITION

SWITCH

SOLENOID

FUSE 30 AMP. _ STARTER

|GNff|ON SWITCH

NOTE l

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS THE

BRIGHTNESS OF _E LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS + O"

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS NON+REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WiLL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

2S VOkT,_AC _ _0t:_ _V'M

(R_GUkATQ_ DII_GONNECTED)

HEADLIGHTS f

RELAY

-7

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: tF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING,

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271120

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271120

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 163465

2 74760412

3 STD551025

4 STD551125

6 STD541025

8 156417

16 161343

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 147430

22 4152J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

28 4207J

29 160784

30 140301

31 t24211X

32 141226

33 1093IOX

40 161351

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

45 t21433X

52 141940

70 140426

81 109748X

DESCRIPTION

Batter,/12 Vott 28 Amp

Bolt, Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4

Washer

Nut

Case, Battery Mech Hinge

Switch, interlock N Opn/N Opn

Washer, Lock

NUt, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC

Harness, Light Socket

(Includes 4152J)

Bulb, Light

Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, I1"

Cable, Batte_, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire

Fuse, 30 Amp

Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Btack, t 2"

Switch, Piunger Normal Op Otice

Switch, Ignition

Nut, Ignition

Cover, Key Switch

Key, Ignition

Harness, Ignition

Bolt, Hex Head, Fin. 1/4-20 x t/2

Cover, Terminal, Red

Solenoid

Nut Keps BIk Hex t/4-20 UNC

Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

Protection Wire Loop

Harness Engine

Relay Asm.

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

58 t2

TRACTORi- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO.

t t 60392

2 140356 1

3 t74906t_:

4 1913121_

5 155272

9 1619t7X013

10 STD533710

1t 155927

12 145660

13 155936

14 1749060£

17 1449834558

18 t26938)_

25 1913131F2

26 STD541,437

28 145198)_558

29 155217 '

30 151287_558

31 139976

37 1749050£

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19O9141-6

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD522507

58 150127

60 72140606

64 154798

74 73680600

140 1584!6 '_

142 156095

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

- - 5479J

DESCRIPTION

Chassis Assembly

Drawbar

Screw, Thd. RoE 3/8-t6 x 3/4

Washer t3/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Bumper Hood/Dash

Dash

Boit, Carriage 3/8-16 x t

Panel, Dash, L.H.

Clip _nnerman Gdtle P)L

Panet, Dash, R.H.

ScrewThdrot 3/8-16 x 1/2

Hood Assembly

Bumper Hood

Washer 13/32 × t3/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut

GdtLew!Clips M8-558

Lens, Grille

Fend/Ftrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558

Bracket, Fender Support

Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 x !/2 Tyt

Pivot Bracket Assembly, LH.

Pivot Bracket As_sembly, R.H.

Nut Lock w/tnsert 1/4-20 UNC

Washer 3/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

Screw Hex Wshd 8-t8 x 7/8

Bracket Gdfle Pickoff RH

Bo_, Fin Hex I/4-20 UNC x ,75

Duct Air Engine P/L LT

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-t6 UNC x 3/4

Dash Lower STLT

Nut Crowntock 3/8-t6 UNC

Bracket Suspension Front

Plate Reinforcement STLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Pnt FootreSt STLT

RJod Pivot Chassis/Hood

Plug, Button

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

GROUND DRIVE TRACTOR.. MODEL NUMBER 9!7;271120

32 ' • ' :':<'": 21

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271120

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 150071 Transaxte Assembly

2 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 72 19132012

3 143995 Pulley, Transaxle

8 154792 Rod Shift Hydro LT 73 156347

!0 76020416 Pin Cotter I/8 x 1 CAD

16 73800500 Nut Lock HexWfins. 5/16-18 74 121199X

Unc 75 121749X

18 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1 Gr.

5 76 1200000t

t9 73800600 Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-I6 77 123583X

Unc 78 121748X

21 130564 Knob, Deluxe !/2-!3

22 145627 Rod, Brake Hydro 81 161079

24 73350600 Nut, HexJam 3/8-t6 Unc ..

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 82 123782X

26 19131316 Washer 83 19171216

27 76020412 PinCotter 1/8 x3/4 CAD. 84 16190!

28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 86 157480

29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake 87 192t2016

30 130807 Bracket, Transaxle 88 t2000008

32 74760512 BoIt Hex Hd 5/t6-18 Unc x 3/4 89 t58388

34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 90 t24346X

35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 93 142564

36 19211616 "Washer 94 140462

37 1572H Pin, Rolt 95 144643

38 123674X Pulley, |dle£ Flat 96 4497H

39 74760644 Bolt 97 140469

40 4470J Spacer, Split 98 73510600

4t 154777 Keeper, Bettldter 100 19111216

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

Gauge 102 141322

43 19111012 Washer I1/32 x 5/8 x 12 Ga.

47 127783 Pu{tey, Idler, V-G_aove 103 73940800

48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Grad Drw St_

t04 140155

49 123205X Retainer, BeIt 105 71070516

50 74760624 Bolt

106 74780520

51 73680600 Nut Crowntock 3/8-16 UNC

52 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/16q8 Une 116 72110610

53 105710X Unk, C_utch

55 105709X Spring, Return, Ctutch t44 19111016

56 74760620 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 145 74490544

57 161688 V-BeI1, Ground Drive5 146 74780536

59 140312 Keeper, Center Span

61 17490612 ScrewThdroL 3i8q6x3i4Ty. 147 74780524

62 8883R Cover, Pedal 148 159103

63 161399 Pulley, Engine 149 122052X

64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/t6-20 x 4 Gr. 5 !50 150935

65 10040700 Washer t51 19133210

66 161488 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro

70 134683 Keeper Belt Engine NOTE:

71 140158 Strap Torque Lh Hydro !8/20"

DESCRIPTION

Washer 13/32 x tol/4 x 12

Gauge

Strap Torque Rh Hydro 18/20"

Spacer, Split

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

Gauge

E-Ring

Key, Square

"Washer 25/32 x t-5/8 x 16

Gauge

Shaft Asm. Cross Hydro 20"

Tires

Spdng Torsion TiA

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

Rod, Tie Hydro 20" Tires

Bushing

Washer 21/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Ring K_ip #5304-62

Console, Shift

Nut Self-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

Line Fuel Hydro 4"

Fan, Hydro 7"

Control Bypass Hydro 20" Tires

Retainer Spring t" Zinc/Cad

Keeper Bolt Rh Hydro 0750.

18/20"

Nut Keps Hex 3/8-!6 Unc

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Washer BeItviIIe .501 D x

1,50D

Nut Hex Jam Toplock 1/4-20

Unf

Arm, Control Hydro

Screw Cap Hex 5/16 x t8 x 1

Bolt Fin Hex 5/t6-18 Uncx t-

1/4

Boit Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x

1,25

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

Bolt Hex Flghd 5/t6-18 Gr. 5

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 unc x 2_

!/4

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 unc x 1-

1/2

Spacer

Spacer Retainer Pm Mower

Bushing Nylon Coitered

Washer !3/32 x 2 x 10 Ga,

Aii component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch _ 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

STEERING ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR _- MODEL NUMBER 917,271120

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

139768

154427

156483

157473

6266H

121748X

t 9272016

12000029

3366R

156438

STD551137,

154779 i

739otoooi

156546

57079

124035)(

126684X

71200410

127501

t 54406

t26847X

136874

19131416

17490612 :

STD5612t_)

130465

155099

152927

139769

19133808

STD541537

t007tlL

145054

t21749X

t 53720

121232X

6855M

STD541431

74780520

t 56594

STD523710

154780

154404

74781044

154429

DESCRiPTiON

Steering Wheet

Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL

Spindle Assembly, L.H,

Spindle AssembhJ, R.H,

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

Washer 27/32 x t-114 x 16 Gauge

Ring, Klip

Bearing, Steering Column

Dr_gtink F_xtended Stamped

Washer, Lock

Beadng Axle STLT/GT

Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-tt UNC

Shaft Assembly, Steerir_cj

Washer, Tht_Jst .515 x ,750 x .033

Support, Shaft

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

Screw Hex Socket I/4-20 x 5/8

Pittrnan Shaft Assembty

Bracket, Steering

Bushing, Unk, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

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

Rod, Tie

Bushing, Steedng

Screw

insert, Steering Wheel

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

Gripeo Nut

Adaptor, SteerJng Wheat

Boot, Steering Shaft

Washer 25/32 x t-t/4 x t6 Gauge

Extension Shaft Steenng LR.LT

Cap, Spindle

Fitting, Grease

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

BOIt Fin Hex U16,18 UNC x 1-I/4

Kit Steering Asm Servia

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/846 UNC x t Gr 5

Spacer Axle

Bearing Arm Pittman

Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3/4

Axle, Brace

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

I inch = 25!4 mm

ENGINE

"TRACTOR "= MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

4/{_ _"_ 33

2.3

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162156 Control, Throttle/Choke

2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting

1/4-20 x 5/8

3 ...... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler

Modet No:CV16-43513

4 t 59420 Muffler

14 13280328 Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2

15 13200300 Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-t8 NPT

t6 STD551237 Washer

23 t59880 Shield Bm,/Dbr Gua_

29 137180 Arrestor, Spark

31 109202X Tank, Fuel

32 158990 Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented

33 123487X _ Clamp, Hose

35 17490512 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3-4 Tyt

37 137040 Line, Fuel

38 ....... Plug, OilDrain

(Order From Engine Manufacturer)

40 124028X Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line

44 17490412 Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd. Roll.

t/4-20 x 3/4

46 19091416 Washer 9,/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

62 STD55113t Washer, Lock

77 19101216 Washer 5/16x 3/4 x I6 Ga.

79 M740108025 Bolt Hex

80 74760508 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 1/2

81 128861 Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

SEATASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

140123 Seat 12 121246X Bracket, Switch Mounting

140551 Bracket, PNot, Sea! 13 121248)( Bushing, Snap

STD523710 Bolt t4 72050412 Bolt, Carriage t/4-20 x t-1/2

19131610 Washer 13/32 × 1 × 10 Gauge 15 134300 Spacer, Split .28 x .88

145006 C_ip, Push-in Hinged 16 12t250X Spring

STD641437 Nut 17 123976X Locknut, Flange I/4 Grade 5

124t81X Spdng, Seat 2"J 153236 Bolt, Shouter 5/16-t8 UNC

17490616 Screw, Thd,, Re& 3/8-16 x I 22 STD541431 Nut

19131614 Washer I3/32 x t x t4 Gauge 24 19171912 Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12

155925 Pan, Seat Emboss QCK Conn. Gauge

120088X Knob Seat 25 127018)( BoLt, Shoulder 5/1648 x .62

NOTE: Alt component dimensions given ]n U.S. inches

I inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR -__ MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

KEY

NO,

PART

NO,

t 156811

3 163200

4 163202

6 133644

7 163263

8 163203

9 163204

t0 i56439

tt 142341

KEY PART

DESCRIPT_ON NO. NO.

Decal, Oper. lns_r: 12 146046

Decal, Hood, R.H. 14 160396

Decal, Hood, L.H, 16 138047

Decal, Customer Maintenance 20 t49516

Decal Dash Pnl Kohfer 2t t63205

Decal, Deck Mower E.Z - - 138311

Decal, Fender, Craftsman - - 154515

Decal, Fender Danger - - 154516

Decal, Drawbar Cntd Mvt Hyd - - 163488

Lt - - 163489

DESCRiPTiON

Decal, V43e_ Drive Schematic

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal, Battery Diehard

Decal, Battery DngrfPsn Eng

Deca!, Fender Auto Sears

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad Footrest RH STLT

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

4,10

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRiPTiON

t 59192 Valve Cap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 t06222X Tire, Front

4 59904 Tube, Front Tire

(Not Provided, Service item

Oray)

5 I06732X427 Rim, Front

6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel

Only)

7 9040H Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel

Only)

8 106108X427 Rim, Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear

10 7152J Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided, Service item

Only)

1t 104757X Cap, Axle

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire 10 oz.

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

I inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917o271120

LiFTASSEMBLY

25 24

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

LiFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRiPTiON

1 159460 Lift Lever InnerWire Assembly

2 159471 ShaftAssembly, Lift

3 105767X Pin, Groove

4 12000002 E-Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 ×21 Gauge

6 120183)( Bearing, Nyl_

7 t2563tX Grip, Handle, Fluted

8 t22365X Button, Plunger, Red

11 139865 Link, Lift, L,H,

12 139866 Link, Lift, R.H.

13 4939M Retainer Spring

15 127218 Link, Front

t6 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 UNC

17 130171 Trunnion

t8 73800800 Locknut, Hex, with Washer Insert 1/2-13 UNC

t9 139868 Arm, Suspension, Rear

20 3t46R Retainer Spring

23 110807X Nut Speciat

24 19131016 Washer t3/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

25 2876H Spring 2-1/8"

26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3/32-i/2

27 126971X RodAdj Lift Zinc

28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc

29 138057 Knob Infin 3/8-16 unc Blk Sym

30 150233 Trunnion |nfin Height

31 140302 Bearing, Pvt, Lift Spherical

32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

49 145212 Nut Hex/Large Lock

50 1t0452X Nut Push Phos & Oil

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

MOWER DECK

>21

105

MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1 144393

2 STD533107

3 138017

4 138440

5 STD624008

6 130832

8 850857

9 STD551137

t0 140296

11 134149

12 129895

13 137645

I4 128774

15 1104&SX

16 140329

17 72110610

18 72140505

19 132827

20 159770

2t STD54143t

22 134753

23 13t267

24 105304X

26 123713X

26 110452X

27 130968

28 19111016

29 131491

30 I57722

31 129963

32 153535

33 137266

34 STD533717

35 133835

36 131494

37 19131316

40 STD541437

41 133551

43 140083

44 140088

45 STD624003

45 137729

48 133944

49 155066

50 131340

5t STD5414t0

52 139888

53 t31845X900

54 133943

55 155046

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917,271120

DESCRIPTION

Mower Housing

Bolt

Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar,

Front

Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar

Retainer Spring

Arm, Suspension, Rear

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 X 1.25 Grade

Washer, Lock

Washer, Hardened

Blade, Mulching

Beadng, Ball

Shaft Assembly, Mandrel,

Vented (Includes Key Number

Housing, Mandrell Vented

Beadng, Ball, Mandrel

Stripper, Vented Mower Deck

Bolt, Carriage 3/8_16 x 1-t/4

Bolt, Cardage 5/1!6-t8 x 5/8

BoIt, Shoulder

Baffle, Vortex

Nut Crowniock 5/16-18 UNC

Stiffener Bracket

Bracket, Deflector

Cap, Sleeve :.

Spring, Torsion, Deflector

Nut, Push

Shield, Deflector i

Washer 11/32 × 5/6 x t6

Gauge

Rod, Hinge

Screw Thd Rolling Wase Head

Washer, Spacer

Pulley, Mandrel

Nut, Toptock, Flanged

Bolt

Fastner, Christmas Tree

Pulley, Idler, Fiat

Washer 13/32 x 13/t6 x t6

Gauge

Nut Crownlock 3/8-t6 UNC

Rod, Pivot, with Nibs

Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with

Nibs

Guard, Mandrel, LH.

Retainer

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

Washer, Hardened

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower

Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

Locknut

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm AssembJy, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, !alter

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTIOI'4

56 122052X Spacer, Retainer

58 140086 Spring, Torsion Brakes

59 141043 Guard, TUV idler

67 1621 t3 Knob Custom Oval

68 144200 V-Belt

71 142427 Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs

72 131870 Spdng, Retum

73 127847 Arm, Clutch, Secondary

74 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16

Gauge

75 12000029 Ring, KLip

76 t28903 Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

77 127845 Keeper, Spdng

78 160570 Lever Asm. Clutch Pd PIm STLT

79 127498 Bushing, Large, Brass

80 15370t Spring, Mower Clutch

81 73350600 Nut, HexJam 3/8-16 Unc

82 142028 Trunnion, Adj.

83 120958X Washer Sintered

84 156084 Keeper Belt idler F_xed

85 72t406t8 Bolt Cardage 3/8-16 x 2-I/4

92 STD541437 Nut

101 136420 Mulcher Cover

102 71161010 Screw

103 19081216 Washer #10

t04 STD551110 Washer, Lock

105 160793 Latch Assembly, Bagger

106 2029J Nut, Weld

1t! 155197 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH.

1!2 155198 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.

113 17490512 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

It4 73510500 Nut, He)(, Keps 5/16-18 UNC

It 5 72110504 Bolt, Carriage 5/t6 UNC x 112

116 137644 Bolt, Shoulder

117 133957 Wheel, Gauge

118 73930600 Nut, Centedeck 3/8-16

t19 19121414 Washer 3/8 x7/8 x 14 Gauge

121 143723 Bracket

128 I53390 Washer Felt

129 19131312 Washer 13/32 x t3/16 x 12 Ga.

t30 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC × 1

Gr. 5

13t STD533710 Bolt, RDHD SQNK 3/8-t6 UNC

t32 19132203 Spacer Washer t3/32 !.D. x 1-

3/80.D. x 1/4

141 6266H Washer Thrust .75 x t.230

- - 130794 MandreI Assembty (Includes

Key Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31

and 32)

° - 145411 Mower Deck, Complete

(Standard Deck, Order

Separately Mulcher Plate and

Gauge Wheel Components,

Key Nos. 10t-106 and ttl-121)

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

1 inch = 25,4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 205-038

5£

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7,271120

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 205-038

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 142930 Hot=sing, Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060

2 142931 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 150829 Differential Assembly

3 142932 Seat, Lip 62 142991 Washer 3/4 x !.5 x .t3

4 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 53 142961 Seat .75 x 1.25 x .250

5 142933 Ring, Retaining 56 142963 Shaft, _nput

6 142934 Bearing, Shaft Bail 58 142964 Bolt I/4-20 x 1.38

7 142935 Bearing, Cradle 59 142965 Pin .50b x .43 ID x .750

8 150771 8eadng, Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 62 142966 Arm, Control

9 142937 Swashp_ate, Variable ' 63 142967 Puck, Dampener

13 142938 Brock, Cylinder Assembly 64 142920 Set Screw

14 142939 Arm, Trunnion 68 142969 Spring

15 142940 Seat, Lip 69 144610 Stud 5/16-24

17 142941 Guide, Stot 83 142971 JackshaftAssembly

18 150772 Shaft, Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft

19 150773 Bearing, Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 88 142973 Screw, Cap

23 142944 B{ock, CylinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7/16 × 1 x !/2

24 142945 Seal, Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 142975 Sleeve Beadng

25 142946 Actuator, Bypass_ 9t 142976 Sea_, Wiper

26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 92 142977 Spring, Brock

27 142948 Seal, Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978 Washer, Block Thrust

28 142949 Ring, Retaining 113 142917 Cap, Vent Assembly

29 142950 Washer 26 x 35x I 114 142918 Fitting, O_RingAssembly

30 t50787 Plate, Bypass 119 142980 Spacer

34 142951 0it FilterEteme_t t34 144607 Nut, Castle 5/t6-24

35 142952 Arm, Bypass t35 144608 Pin, Cotter

36 142953 Ring, Retaining 139 150775 Spring, Compression

37 142954 Arm, Actuating 140 150776 Nut, He× 5/16424

38 142955 Pin, Actuating

39 150777 Bolt 5/t6-24 x 1-3/4 NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

40 150778 Locknut, Hex 5/16-24 UNJC 1 inch = 25.4 mm

41 !42958 Brake RotoriStator Kit

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-435t3

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

CYLINDER HEADiVALVFJBREATHER

CRANKCASE

KEYPART KEYPART

NO.NO, DESCRIPTION NO.NO. DESCRiPTiON

1 12-351-02 Lifter, valve (2) I t2-032-03 Seal, crankshaft

2 t2-755-63 Kit, cylinder head (includes 3- 2 Block, cylinder (Use Shor_ Block 12 522 18)

17) 3 12"445-02 Strap, Iifting

3 t2-411-01 Rod, push (2) 4 M-0839025 Screw, hax. flange M8×1.25:<25

4 12-04t-t0 Gasket, cylinder head 5 12_380-17 Dowel, locating (4)

5 t2-017-01 Valve, intake (Std.) 6 12_755.49 Kit, camshaft (Includes 7-6)

12-017-02 Valve, intake (.25) 7 12-089-!8 Spdng, actuating

6 !2-0t6-01 Valve, exhaust (Std.) 8 t2-422-08 Shim, camshaft - blue

t2-016.02 Valve, exhaust (.25) 12.422-09 Shim, camshaft (A.R.) red

7 X-75-23 PIug, allen hd. pipe t/8 t2-422-10 Shim, camshaft (A.R.) yellow

8 !2-318-19 Cylinder Head t2.422-11 Shim, camshaft (A.R.) green

9 25-186-0t Arm, rocker (2) t2-422-12 Shim, camshaft (A.R.) gray

10 t2-599-03 Pivot, rocker arm (2) 12-422-13 Shim, camshaft (A.R.) black

I1 M-0640034 Screw, hex. flange M6xt.0x54 12.422-07 Shim, camshaft (A.R.) white

(2) 9 t2_144-19 Shaft, bafance

12 12-089-0t Spdng, vane (2) t0 12-874-07 Piston w/Ring Set (Std.)

13 t2-173"0! Cap, valve spring (2) (Includes t1-12)

14 12-755-03 Kit, retainer (2) 12-674-08 Piston w]Rlog Set (`25)

15 12_468-05 Washer, plain t 3/32 12-674-09 Piston wiRing Set (.50)

16 12-1t2-13 Spacer, head bolt exhaust port tl 12-018-02 Retainer, piston pin (2)

17 I2-O86-t5 Screw, hex. flange M10x!.5x81 12 12-108-07 Ring Set (Std.)

(5) 12-t08-08 Ring Set (,25)

18 X_.26-6 Ctamp, hose (2) t2-t08-09 Ring Set (.50)

19 t2-326-03 Hose, breather 13 12-067-05 Connecting Rod (Std.)

20 M-0645020 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x20 12-067-08 Connecting Rod (.25)

(5) 14 12-380-0t Pin, governor regulating

21 12-096-07 Cover, valve w/nipple 15 t2-043-05 Gear, governor assembly

22 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange MSx0.8xl0 16 M"063t005 Washer, plain 6mm

23 t2-018-01 Retainer, breather reed 17 12-144-02 Shaft, goverr_r gear

24 12.402-02 Reed, breather t8 52-139-09 Plug, cup

19 12-755-64 Kff, gov. cross shaft w/clip

(Includes 20,24)

20 12-144-24 Shaft, governor cross

21 X-25-102 washer, plain 1/4

22 12-032-01 Seal, governor cross shaft

23 SM-06310t5 Washer, plain 6ram

24 12-t54-05 Clip, hitch pin

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBSR PS-43513

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES !

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271120

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

KEYPART

NO.NO. DESCRIPTION

I 12-.086-t4

2 12-468-03

3 24-t62-03

4 M-0639016

5 i2q12`01

6 I2-157-03

7 4%403`09

8 X-22-1t

9 236602

I0 X-42-t5

11 t2-025-35

t2 41q55`02

I3 M-O548025

t4 12`085`01

!5 12-t32`02

16 X'728-1

17 M`0545010

18 12"584207

19 t2-452`02

20 12-086-35

21 M-04610t3

22 t2-584-06

NOT ILLUSTRATED

25-5t8-29

25-518-05

12"176-3t

X-25-5

12-155-02

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEYPART

NO.NO. DESCRIPTION

Screw, he×. flange MIOx1.Sx46 " t

Washer, plain 3/8

Screen, grass 2

Screw, hex. f_ange M6x1.0x16 3

(6) 4

Spacer, fan (4) 8

Fan 6

Regulator, rectifier 7

Washer, lock (2) 8

Connector 9

Key 10

F:lywheel

Connector (4 contact) tl

Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 (2)

Stator assembly * t 5 amp t 2

Spark Plug 13

Clip, cable (2)

Screw, hex. flange MSx0.exl0

(2)

Module, ignition KEYPART

Terminal NO.NO.

Screw, hex, socket M5x0.8x20

{2)

Screw, pan head M4,2x13 (2)

Module. speed advance

Lead

Harness

Washer, plain 5/t6"

Connector

M`05450t0

24-468-10

12-t46`07

M`0645020

24-096435

220534

12`027-54

12-063-05

25-t54`02

SM`0545020

M-0645016

t2-063-08

12`063`01

Screw, hex. flange MSx0.8×10

(8)

Washer, plain I/4

Plate, blower housing

Screw, hex. flange M6xt.0x20

Cover, pinion

Washer, p_ain 5/16 (2)

Housing, blower

Baffle, intake side

Clip, mounting (3)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8x20

(3)

Screw, hex. ftange M6x1.0x16

(2)

Baffle, cylinder head

Baffle, cylinder

AiR INTAKE/FILTRATION

DESCRIPTION

! 25-341`03

2 t2-096-24

3 12-083-08

4 12-100`01

5 12-083`05

6 12`032-10

7 12`094-t2

8 !2-072433

9 12-086-01

t0 12-041 `02

NOT ILLUSTRATED

t2qt3-53

Knob. eir cleaner cover

Cover, air cleaner

Precleaner, element

Wing Nut

Element, air cleaner (includes 6)

Seal

Base, air cleaner (inCludes 8-9)

Stud M6x 1.0x75

Screw, he×_cap #10 Hi-Lo

thread fom_ng (2)

Gasket, air cleaner

Decal, air cleaner

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9!7,27t120

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

STARTING SYSTE_

°-!

ENGINE CONTROLS ]

Io 2

4 f-,,Q

27_ _ _t0

2G 19-- 15

TRACTOR o - MODEL NUMBER 917o27!120

KOHLER ENGNNE-MODSL NUMBER CV16S_ TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

STARTING SYSTEM

KEYPART

NO.NO,

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEYPART

DESCBIPTION NO,NO, DESCRiPTiON

M_0839070

2,5-098-05

t2-755_54

12-227-06

t 2- t 70-05

12-221-01

12-227-t 3

12-211-01

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70

(2)

Starter assembFy (Includes 3*8)

Kit, drive end

Cap, drive end

Armature

Kit, brush & spring

Cap, commutator end

Bolt, hex. flange 1/4-20x4-5f8

(2)

OIL PAI',_,.UBRICATION

DESCRIPTION

12-038-01

25-755-t3

12-t53-03

12-153`02

12-123-04

SM-0545020

12-153`01

25-t 62-07

12-096-03

M`05450t6

25-462`09

X-75-2

t2`050`0t

X-75-10

t2-393`0t

t2-153-06

12-096-3,4

M`0545016

!2-032`03

24`086-16

24-086-t7

12-t 99-38

Dipstick assembly (includes 2-3)

Kit, oil fill cap (tnc!udes 3)

O-Ring, elf filt cap

O-Ring, upper oil fill tube

Tube, oil fill

Screw, hex. flangeM5x0.Sx20

O-Ring, lower oit fitl tube

Screen, oil pickup

Cover, oiI pickup screen

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xt6

Valve, oi] pressure relief

Plug,pipe

Fitter, oil

Ptug, sq. hal. solid 318

Pump, oil assembly

O-Ring, oil pump cover

Cover. oil pump

Screw, hex, flange M5xO.Sx16

(3)

Seal, oil (RT.O. end)

Screw, hex, flange

M8xl.25x45 (tl)

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45

Pan, of!

1 12-079-07

2 t2-237`01

3 M`0664020

4 M-0545016

5 12-536-10

6 M-0443020

7 12-089_11

8 12-089-23

9 t 2`089_24

t0 t2-755-83

11 12-100-07

t2 52-211`04

13 12-090-26

14 25-t 58-11

15 12-079-0t

16 25-t58-08

Unkage, choke

Ciamp, cabfe

Screw, tobed socket M6xt.Ox20

(2)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8×t6

Control, speed assembly

(Includes 6,8,9?)

Screw, pan head M4x0.Tx20

Spnng, speed controt (2)

Spdng, choke return

Spring, governor

Kii, governor Iever (Includes tl-

13)

Nut, he×. fIange M6xt.O

Bolt, round head

Lever, governor

Bushing, throttle linkage

Unkage, throttle

Bushing, linkage retaining

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15 ° MAX.

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

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

agy to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes,

For the repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-356oPART

(1..800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

domiciiio - 1-800_659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1oSO0=4=REPAIR

(1-800-473W274)

Para p_dir servicio de reparaci6n a

domiciHo - 1-800o678o5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800=488=1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Catl 9 am - 5 pro, Monday-Saturday

1=800=827=6655

When requesting service or ordering

parts, amwaysprovide the following

information:

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Moden Number - Part Description

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