Craftsman 917270912 42" 19.5-hp lawn tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

CRRFTSMflN"

19.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270912

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsmen Help Line

5 am - 5 pro, Mort - Sat

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

VisitourCraftsmanwebsite:www.sears.com/cmftsman

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

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

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

Assembly .............................................. 7

Operation ............................................ 10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

maintained, lubricated and tuned up according to the instructionsin 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:

• 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

accident 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 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. 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 equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will

stillbe available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will

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

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

vary from state to state.

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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructionsin the manual and on the

machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point if at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always tum off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators should

evaluate their ability to operate the

riding mower safely enough to protect

themselves and others from serious

injury.

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 feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch tor 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 slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual

ly downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do 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 tum machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

stdke an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended pads,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and tum machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max),

not across.

_Look for this symbol to point out

importantsafety precautions. It means

CAUTIONll! BECOMEAWARE!!! YOUR

_FETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION. In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always

disconnect spark plug wire and place wire

_i/L_re it cannot contact spark plug.

AUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overtum the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or Stoppingon a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual-

ly downhill, if possible.

_CAUTION: TOW 0nly the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manUfacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the

ground and cause you to lose control of

Y_uWArtractoi'.

RNING" The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of Califomia to cause cancer,

4birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPEClRCATIONS

3ASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEAD ED

_,NDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F)

API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG:

GAP: .030")

VALVE

CLEARANCE:

GROUND SPEED

(MPH):

TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING

SYSTEM:

HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY:

(BELOW 32°F)

3.0 PINTS

CHAMPION RJ19LM

OR J19LM

INTAKE: .004"-.006"

EXHAUST: .007"-.009"

FORWARD:

I sT 1.2

2N° 1.5

3R° 2.3

4TM 3.5

5TM 4.8

6TM 5.4

REVERSE: 1.5

FRONT: 14 PSi

REAR: 10 PSI

3 AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS

BLADE BOLT

TORQUE:

AMP/HR: 30

MiN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U 1R

27--35 FT. LBS.

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependabiU-

ty and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the =SAFETY RULES'.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is

available on this product. Contact your

nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructionsunder =Malnte_

nance" and =Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_I_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land Unless th

engine's exhaust system is equipped wit.

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). Othe=

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).

Steering Wheel

Stasdng

Wheel Insert

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

_ Steedng Wheel

_ , Adapter

(1} large Flat Washer

I1) Locknut 5/16-18 (1) Lockwasher 3/8

Steering

Extension

Steering Shaft

Boot

Seat

(1) Washer

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

_(1) Knob

(1} Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

Keys

Video Cassette

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

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

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

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

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

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set Will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench (2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Utility knife (1) Pliers

(1) 3/4" socket with (1) Tire pressure

drive ratchet gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton.

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

Insert

_,/Lockwasher

_ Large Flat

Steering _ Steering

Wheel

Boot

Tabs

_'Adapter

5/16

Bolt

Extension

Shaft

_16

Locknut

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes in

extension and lower shafts and install

5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten

securely.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure,

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

• Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

Lift hood to raised position.

If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one hour

at 6-10 amps. (See "BA'I-rERY" in

MAINTENANCE section of this manual

for charging instructions).

÷°-"._.;,* o- .....

o, Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor,

• Pivot seat upward and remove from the

cardboard packing. Remove the

carboard packing and discard.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten;

• Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch_rake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely. Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder _ I

Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instructionbelow to remove the tractor

from the skid,

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

WARNING: Before starting, read, under-

stand and follow all instructionsin the

Operation section of this manual. Be sure

tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be sure

the area in front of tractor is clear of other

people and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

• Check engine oil level arid fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle controlto idle

position.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

'BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractOroff skid.

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

• Tum ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructionsthat follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If prevlously removed)

• Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower d_ck.

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shield

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

Deflector

Shield_ate MulcherHooksLatch

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.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER PosmoN OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade ddve

belts in the Service and Adjustments

section ofthis manual. Verify that the belts

are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted, See =TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

ttCHECKLIST

Before you operate and enjoy your new

tractor, we wish to assure that you receive

the best performance and satisfaction

from this quality product.

Please review the following checklist:

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged.(Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

,/All tires are propedy inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovefinfleted at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be propedy inflated

for leveling).

/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

/ Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

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 ,g.asoline.

,/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.

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

Leam and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER,KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonly)

KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to _amiliarize yoursel_with the locations of

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

Attachment Light

Clutch Lever Ignition

Ammeter Switch

Choke Control

Lift Lever

Throttle

Control _

Clutch/

Brake

Pedal

Attachment

Lift Lever

Height

Adjustmenl

Indicator

Parking Brake

Gearshift

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: "rums the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used for starting

and controlling engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting

a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

pedal into the brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Usedto

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging

(+) or discharging (-).

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

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

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

spectacles, or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in =EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in =BRAKE" position. Make

sure parking brake will hold tractor

secure.

ChokeControl AttachmentClutchLever

•Engaged"Position

Throttle "Disengaged"

Control Poei_on

Parking Brake

Position

'Disengaged" Lever

Position "Brake"

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle controlto

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

•Tum ignition kay to =OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use,

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than =OFF" will

cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility,always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_CAUTION: Always stoptractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position;to empty

grass catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate,

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bdng tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so willshorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TOADJUST MOWERcuTr|NG

HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

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

measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are pi'opedy adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

* Adjust 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

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in appro-

priate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8

washer, and 3/8-16 lecknut and tighten

secure_.

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Bracket

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operet(

presence sensing switch. Any attempt b,

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutc

engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

ACAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcner, o

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

Attachment Clutch

Lever

Position

Attachment Lift Lev

High Position

Low

Position Position

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. A slope guide

at the back of your manual is provided for

your use.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quicklyto

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to rollslightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

3/8-16 Locknut.

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TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment liftto highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

A'I-I'ACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

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

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

dean, relnsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If neces-

sary, add oil until =FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainten-

ance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainten-

ance section in this manual.

ADD GASOUNE

• 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 tem-

peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.

_WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids duringstorage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructionsfor

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

ACAUTION: Fill to bottomof gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill.Wipe off any

spilled oil orfuel. 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.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to fast position

• Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may not be

needed.

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. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, wait a

few minutes and try again. If engine still

does not start, pull the choke control

out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° FAND

ABOVE)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out

slightly for a few seconds and then

continue to push the control in slowly.

• 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 ANC

BELOW)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to rur

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

• control in small steps allowing the

engine to accept small changes in

speed and load, until the choke control

is fully in. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out

slightly for a few seconds and then

continue to push the control in slowly.

This may require an engine warm-up

period from several seconds to several

minutes, depending on the tempera-

ture.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

NOTE: A high altitude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See "1"O ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

MOWINGIIPS

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See 'TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual;

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the machine.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of Clippings and more uniform

cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making

left hand tums until finished

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the

second to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass todry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

matedal. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give bast performance of the

attachment being used.

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MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up grass

and trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutdents for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine

(blade) speed as this will provide the

best recutting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the sady

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower

cutting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

• Certain types of gress and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpendicu-

lar to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn.

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To receive

full value from the warranty, operator must

maintain tractor as instructed in this

manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear. A

new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and help

your engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and interlock,

systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

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Zerk Zerk

(_ Front _)

Wheel

Bearing -_ Beadng

Zerk Zerk

_-" Gearshlf

.... * '---J Pivots

Q)SAE 30 or 10w30 motor oil

_) General Purpose Grease

_) Refer to Maintenance =ENGINE"

Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oll or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants willattract

dust and dirtthat will shorten the life of the

self-lubricatieg besdngs. If you feel they

must be lubricated, use only a dry, pow-

dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

Always observe safety rules when

peflorming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be ad-

justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFiCATiONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be surethat operator presence and

interlock systems are working propedy. If

your tractor does not function as de-

scribed below, repair the problem

immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

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 belt, lock washer and flat

washer secudng blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole isn blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing Up Mandrel Assembly

BladeCenter

Hole

Ftst Washer

Lock

_'-Hex Bolt

°A Grade 8 heat treated boltcan be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

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

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• 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

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

balancsr. (When using a cone bal-

ancer, follow the instructions supplied

with balancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade 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

horizontal position. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

5/8" BoR

or Pin _.Blade

Center Hole

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficientfor normal use, How-

ever, pedodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolls tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

batteryfrom tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush untilbright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

ifnecessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts ifthey begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAE VISCO_I_ GRADES

-20"

-20* -10" 0" 10"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTIQ PATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHNdGE

NOTE: Although mulli-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these mulli-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption

when used above 32°F. Check your

engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running

low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

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

dipstick securely each time you check th_

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten

securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on

dipstick,

Air Screen

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CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dded gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING RNS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating. Air guide covers must

be removed. Remove side panels and

hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND

GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TopAir Guide

C°VE_gine COO_"

Cover

(Both

Bides)

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run propedy using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-clsaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

• Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquiddetergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner.

• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

• Reinstall cover and secure with

knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.

• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debds from entedng carburetor.

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface. If very dirtyor damaged,

replace cartridge.

• Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts,

precleaner, cover and secure with

knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause detedora-

tion of the cartddge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressudzed air to clean or dry

cartddge.

Cover

Knob

Cartridge

Wing Nut Plate

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

AirScre_

Cartridge

MUFFLER

inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could

create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or alter every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becOmes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections,

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are propedy positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline;

CLEANING

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

of ell foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a shortened

engine life.

ACAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

• Depress clutcWbrake pedal fully and set parking brake.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

•Tum ignition key =OFF" and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

• Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

• Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out of

bracket.

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

spdngs.

• Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer spdngs.

Small Retainer

Clutch

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring onto square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

• Raise attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

• Lower liftlever to its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Suspension Arms

; J"':"_- Square Hole

Engine Pulley

Retainer

AnU-Swa_

Springs

(Both Sides)

Housing Guide

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjustthe mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or ddveway. Make sure

tires are propody inflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section ofthis

manual). If tiros are over or

undednflated, you will not propedy adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• RaLse mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A"on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within I/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

linkadjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full tum of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

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• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front linksare

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

tums.

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

at front than roar, tighten nuts=F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E"on both front links an

equal number of tums.

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

at front than roar, tighten nut =F"against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

=_oh_ Suspensi°n

Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. If the following front-to-beck adjust-

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To bbtain the best cutting results, the

moWer housing should be adjusted so

that the front is approximately 1/8" to 112"

lower than the roar when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance UD" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

Nut =E"

Nut "F'_

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Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See lUustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may he

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

• Remove mower from tractor (See ='1"O

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

• Pull belt away from mower.

BELTINSTALLATION -

• Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel IdlerPulleys

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the right side of the transaxle.

{ftractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be ad-

justed.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut =A"on brake rod.

• Ifdistance is other than 1-112", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A"until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized

service center/department.

With Parking Brake

"Engaged"

Nut 'A'

/am Nut

O_Operating Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual./

• Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downwards from around

engine pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

Engine,

Pulley

Clutching

Idler

Stationary f

Idler

Transaxle

Pulley

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

ADJUSTMENT

The transaxla should be in neutral when

the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock

gate) position. The adjustment is preset at

the factory; however, if adjustment is

needed, proceed as follows:

• Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel.

• Positionthe gear shiftlever in the

neutral (N) position.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

Gearshift Lever Neutral

Lock Gate

/ Adjustment

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of this

manual,

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department,

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle Cover

Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATrERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

Ifyour battery istoo weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" inthe MAINTANCE section of

this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to shortagainst

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal offully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

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

REPLACING BATTERY

_CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

• Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery,

• Reinstall terminal guard.

• Firstconnect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely.

• Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

Keps

Terminal ....-.--..-.....

Access -,-

_osltive

Terminal

Guard Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the gdll.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

• Check widng. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 15 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand infront of tractor. Grasp hood al

sides, tilttoward engine and lift off of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedures

\ .

.eed,, ht

1.._--_ Wire Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and system,,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or

individual. Warranty repairs must be

performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as da-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

• Check that swivel is against side of

quarter circle. If itis not, loosen cable

clamp screw and pull cable back until

swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten

cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke controlhas been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scdbed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

• With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and

cadddge plate to expose carburetor

choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

• Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

Clamp Screw_

Quarter Circle

Swivel

clamp. I

Screw_

"'-- Choke Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for

differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or

load. If the carburetor does need adjust-

ment, proceed as follows:

In general, tuming the mixture screw In

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turning the mixture screw out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply

of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

the seats in carburetor may result it screw

is tumed in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

• Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttle control cable and choke are

adjusted properly (see above).

• With engine off tum idle mixture screw

In (clockwise) closing it finger tight and

then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4

to 1-112 turns.

FINAL SETTING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

• With throttle control lever in slow

position, hold throttle lever against idle

speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

• While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture

screw in (clockwise) until engine begins

to die and then tum out (counterclock-

wise) until engine runs rough. Turn

screw to a point midway between those

two positions.

• Continue to hold throttle lever against

idle speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM.

Release throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle mixture screw out (counter-

clockwise) 1/8 tum. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adiusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT:. Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspesding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-govemed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department, which has

proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

ldle Speed

crew

Idle Mixture

Screw

hrottle Lever

Idle Speed

Screw

Throttle Mixture

Lever

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or ifthe

tractor 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. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it

thoroughly. Remove all dirt, grease,

leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if 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 all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINEOIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s),

•Tum ignition key to =START" positionfor

a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust..Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline

will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe, which allows conden-

sation to form and cause your tractor to

rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not tum

over

Engine clicks but

will not start

CAUSE CORRECTION

• Out of fuel.

• Engine not"CHOKED"

properly.

• Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

• Engine valves out of ad-

justment.

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter,

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

• Engine valves out of ad-

justment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutch is en:

gaged,

• Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery termi-

nals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty ignition switch.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery termi-

nals.

• Fill fuel tank.

• See =TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

• Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/raplace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fil-

ter.

• Check all wiring.

• See =To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

• Clean/replace air filter,

• Replace spark p!ug.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

• Check all wiring.

• See =ToAdjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal,

• Disengage attachment

clutch.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Replace fuse.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all widng.

Check/replece ignition

switch.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Contact an authorized seP

vice center.

o- Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Engine clicks but • Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring.

will not start • Faulty solenoid or starter. • Check/replace solenoid or

(cont'd) starter.

Loss of power • Cutting too much grass/

too fast.

• Throttle in =CHOKE" posi-

tion.

• Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

• Low oil level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

I• Stale or dirty fuel.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues

to run when opera-

tor leaves seat with

attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

I• Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/

fins.

• Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

• Engine valves out of ad-

justment.

• Wom, bent or loose

blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

I• Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

•Wom, bent or loose

blade.

• Mower deck not level.

• Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Clean/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 carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh gaso-

line and replace fuel filter.

• Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

• Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

• See =To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authodzed ser-

vice center.

• Replace blade.Tighten

blade bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s). Re-

place damaged parts.

• Check widng, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho-

rized service center.

• Replace blade, l_ghten

blade bolt.

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

Poor cut - uneven

(cont'd)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

• Clogged mower deck vent

Mower blades will •

not rotate

Poor grass dis- •

charge

Headlight(s) not •

working (if so •

equipped) •

Battery will not

charge •

Engine "backfires"

when turning en-

gine "OFF"

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

Frozen idler pulley.

Frozen blade mandrel.

Engine speed too slow.

Travel speed too fast.

Wet grass.

Mower deck not level.

Low/uneven tire air pres-

sure.

Worn, bent or loose

blade.

Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

Mower drive belt worn.

Blades improperly in-

stalled.

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 cell(s).

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

Faulty alternator.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

• 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

mowing.

• Level mower deck.

• Check tires for proper air

pressure.

• Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

• Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

• Turn switch "ON'.

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiring and connec-

tions.

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connections.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

• Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917_70912

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BA'FrERY

IGNITION

:_-, .._

,=@ : ,C_--- ...... ,

SOLENOID

(PEDAL UP)

SEATSWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

WNITE t........ I I

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH

GROUNDING

au_ (CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR

CHARGI4GSYSTEMOUTPUT m V_.T8 ACMIIN.@ _ P_M

3AMP DC @ 3_0 R_

RED I_

uc_rr_ _t_ D t

L I

NoTE IYOUR TRACTOR IS

EROWN

EQUIPPED WiTH A SPECIAL _Ip-'_° _

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. I _

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT I fF'_ I

CONNECTED TO THE _

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. HEADUGHTS

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS lW"

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS NON-REMOVABLE

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

W|RING INSUI..ATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING,

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.270912

ELECTRICAL

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRFIION

1 163465 Battery12 VOLT 28 AMP

2 74760412 BoltHex Hd 1/4.20unc x 3/4

8 7603J Case Battery

10 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2

11 150109 HolddownBattery Front Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4

16 153664 Switch, interlock Push-in

19 Std551125 WasherLock 1/4

21 166182 Harness Light Socket (W/4152j)

22 4152J BulbLight#1156

24 4799J Cable Battery

25 146148 Cable Battenj

26 16618O Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 114-20Uric

28 145491 CableGround

29 121305X SwitchSeat

30 163968 Switch Ign

33 140403 KeyMolded Craftsman

40 170217 Harness Ign

41 71110408 BoltBIk. FinHex 1/4-20Uncxli2

42 131563 CoverTerminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 t21433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop

55 17490508 Screw Thdrot 5/16-18 x 1/2

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU. S.

inchesI inch= 25/4mm

TRACTOR - MODELNUMBER917.270912

CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

2O8 11

208

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

I_'Y PAFIT

NO. NO. DESCRIPT'K_

1 169630

2 16O061

3 17060612

5 155272

9 168337X013

10 S'11Ta33710

11 155927

12 145660

13 169117X010

17 144983X558

18 126938')(

20 156437

23 124028X

25 19131312

26 $10541437

28 16O271X,558

29 155217X599

30 164918X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 169_34

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 S'[0522507

58 140547

6O STD533707

64 154798

74 STD541437

114 158112

115 17060620

116 19131614

142 165867

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

159 155123X428

206 170165

207 17670506

208 176706O8

- - 5479J

ChasslaAssembly

Dmvtser

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

BumperHoodiDash

Dash

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

Panel, Dash, L.H.

ClipTinnerman Gdfle P/L

Panel, Dash, R.H.

HoodAssembly

BumperHood

Plate Mtg Battery FuelTank

Bushing,Snap, Nylon,Fuel Line

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 Uric

GflUew/C|_s MS-558

Lens, Grille

FendiFtrest

Bracket, Fender Support

Screw Thdrot 5/16-18 x 1/2

Pivot Bracket Assembly, L,H.

Nut Lockw/Insert 1/4-20 UNC

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

Bracket Qdlle PlckoffLH

ScrewHexWshd 8-18 x7/8

Bracket Gdlle PickoffRH

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

Air Duct P/L B&S

BoltRdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

OashLowerSTLT

NutCrownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Keeper Belt Rear Lh Sit

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

Washer 13/32 x 1x 14 Ga.

Plate ReinforcementSTLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Pnt FootrestSTLT

Rod Pivot ChessisA-Iood

Cupholder

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 "I-I"

ScrewTlldrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Plug Button

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR - MODELNUMBER917.270912

GROUNDDRIVE

116

$66

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917#.70912

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART I<]EYPART

NO. NO. _ NO. NO. DESCRB3TION

1 ........ Trensaxle (See Breakdown) 62 8883R

Peedess206-545C 63 140186

2 146682 Spdng, Retum, Breke 64 71170764

3 123666X Pulley,Transaxla 65 STD551143

4 12(XX_28 Ring,Ftetainer 66 154778

5 121520X Strap,Torque 70 134683

6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 72 19132012

8 165866 RodShifterFenderSTLT 74 137057

10 ST1_61210 Pin, CoRer 75 121749)(

11 105701X Washer, ShiftPlate 76 STD581075

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28UNFW/PatohGr.B 77 123583X

14 10040400 WasharLockHvyHelical 78 121748X

18 STD523719 BoltFInHex3J8-16UNCxlGr5 79 S_5

19 $TD541437 Nut 80 145090

21 106933X Knob 81 165592

22 130804 Rod, Brake 82 165711

24 STD541237 Nut 83 19171216

25 106888X Spdng, Brake Rod 84 166231

26 STD5510_7 Washer 85 150360

27 STD561210 Pin 89 158391X428

28 145204 Rod,PaddngBrake 90 124346X

29 71673 Cap, ParklngBrake 96 STD624003

30 169592 Bracket,Trensaxle 112 19091210

31 127275X Keeper, BeE, LH. 113 127285X

32 $10523107 Bolt 116 72110610

34 155071 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal 145 74490540

35 120183X Beedng, Nylon 150 165850

36 STD551062 Washer 151 19133210

37 STD571810 RoUPin 156 166002

38 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 158 165589

39 STD523727 Bolt 159 165494

40 4470J Spacer, Split 395 x .59 161 72140406

41 165838 Keeper, Belt, Idler 162 73680400

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ge. 163 74780416

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 164 19091010

48 154407 BellcrenkClutch Grnd Dw St[ 165 165623

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 166 166880

50 STD523"/15 Bolt 168 16549_

51 STD541437 NutCrownLoc,k3/8-16UNC 169 165580

52 _1431 NutCrownLcoks/16-18UNC 170 165849

53 105710X Unk, Clutch 197 16,9613

55 105709X Spdeg,C|utchRetum 198 16959_

56 STD523712 BoftFInHex 3/8-16x1-1/4 20272110612

57 130601 V-Belt, GroundDdve 204 17060516

58 127274X Keeper, Belt, R.H.

59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span

61 17060612 Screw 3/6.16x3/4

Cover, Pedal

Pulley, Engine

Belt, Hex 7/16.20 x 4 Grade 5

Washer

Keeper, Belt, Engine, Foo_-Proof

Guide, Mower Drive Belt,R.H.

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

Spacer, Axle

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

E-Ring

Key, Square 2.0x .1845/.1865

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

Key WoodnJfl

Arm, Shift

Shaft AsmCrossTapered 650 20

Spdng,Torsion

Washer 17132 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

LinkTrensaxls

Nut, Nylock

Console, Shift,STLT

Nut, Self-Thding,Wsh Hd 1/4

Retainer Spdng1"

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge

StrapTorque 90 Degrees

Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1.25

Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5

BushingBe,crank Grd. Drive

Washer 13/32 x2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted 5/161Dx 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount

HubTapered Flange ShiftLt

BoltRdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr.5

Nut Crownlock1/4-20 Unc

BoRHex Fin 1/4-20Unc x I Gr5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

Bracket PivotLever

Screw 3/16-18 x 5/8

BoftShoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Lt

Keeper Belt Transax_eGear

NyltnerSnap-In

WasherNytiner

BoltCarr. SH 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5

Screw 5/16.18 x I SMGML

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U. S.

inches 1inch = 25/4 mm

STEERING

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.270912

q.-. •

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STEERING

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912

I_*Y PART

NO. NO. DES_

1 139768

2 154427

3 169840

4 169839

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 159832

11 _1137

13 136518

15 145212

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17060612

30 STD561210

32 13O465

36 155O99

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133812

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054X428

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 $10541431

54 7478O520

62 167902

63 STD523710

65 160367

66 1544O4

67 72110618

68 169827

79 19132012

80 74950612

82 169835

85 133835

SteedngWheel

AxleAssemblySTMP Dropped STL

SpindleAssembly, LH.

Spindle Assembly,R.H.

Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

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

Ring,Klip

Beadng.SteedngColumn

Draglink

Washer, Lock

Spacer, Beadng, Axle

Nut, Hexflanga Lock

Shaft Assembty,Steering

Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Support, Shaft

ScrewHex WshndTorx

Pittman Shaft Assembly

Bracket, Steedng

Bushing,Unk, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw 3/8-15 x3/4

Rod,Tie

Bushing, Steedng

Screw

Insert, Steering Wheel

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

GripcoNut

Adaptor, SteeringWheel

Boot, Steering Shaft

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

Extension Shaft Steering LR.LT

Cap, Spindle

Fitting,Grease

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

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

KitSteering Asm Service

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

Spacer Axle

BearingArmPittman

Bolt RDHD SQNK 3/6-16 x 2-1/4

Axle, Brace

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

Bolt Hex Nylqn 3/8-16 x 3/4

Bracket Susp Chassis Front

FastnerChdstmas Tree

NOTE: All componentdimensions given inU. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

ENGINE

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912

IQEYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162152

2 17720410

3 ......

4 149723

5 144069

6 144O68

7 138129

8 150176

10 145552

11 $11To51125

12 STD522507

13 165287

14 13280336

15 1320O3O0

16 STD551237

17 17490624

23 169837

25 145996

26 73920600

27 152927

29 137180

31 157103

32 161696

33 123487X

34 106082X

37 854,3R

38 .......

39 109227X

45 17060612

81 128861

Control,Throt Peddle 32 22

Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8

Engine,B&S, (See Breakdown) No.461707-0145.E3

Muffler Exhaust

Exhaust Asm. Left

Exhaust Asm. R',ght

ClampTube DoubleEngine

Bott5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Seres

Heat Shield LI

Washer Lock HW. Helk_al1/4

BoltFin Hex 1/4-20Unc x .75

Gasket, Muter

Nipple,Pipe 4-1/2

Etbow,Star,,derd90_,3/8-18 HPT

Washer LockExt Tooth 3_

ScrewThdrot 3/8-16x1-1/2 Ty_t

Shield, Bm/Dbr Guard

ControlChoke

Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf

ScrewTI" #10-32 x 5 x3/8 Flange

Arrestor, Spark

Tank, Fuel

Cap Fuel Guage

Clamp,Hose

Spacer Pad

Line,Fuet

Plug,Oil Drain (See EngineBreakdown)

Pad Idler

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 SMGML

Nut Range 1/4-20 StarterNut

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 Inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.270912

SEATASSEMBLY

KEY PART _ PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Seat 3350 BIkJblkCraftsman 13 121248X

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 14 7205041.2

BoltFin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 16 134300

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 16 121250X

Clip Push In Hinged 17 123976X

Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 21 171852

Spdng Seat Cpmn 2 250 BIk ZI 22 STD541431

Screw 3/8-18 x 1.5 SMGML 24 19171912

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018)(

Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

KnobSeat

Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

1 140123

2 140551

3 71110616

4 19131610

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 17000616

9 19131614

10 155925

11 166369

12 121246X

BushingSnap B|k Ny150 Id

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

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIkPnt

Nut Lock1/4 Lgo F!g Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lockw/Ins 5/16-18

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

BoltShou_k_r5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All componentdimensions givenin U. S.

inches 1 Inch = 25/4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912

KEY PART

NO. NO.

I 156439

2 165392

3 171696

4 171697

5 163207

6 133644

7 163259

6 171808

9 163204

11 156368

OESCRIPTK)N

Decal, FenderDanger Seam

Decal, Engine

Decal, Hood, R.H.

Decal, Hood, LH.

Decal,Fender

Decal,Maintenance

Decal, Panel Dash B&S

Decal, Rplcmnt

Decal, Fender, CraftsmanGold

Decal, Fender STLT Oper Inst E,/S

I<_t PART

NO. NO,

13 146046

15 160396

19 138047

20 166887

22 149516

- - 138311

- - 165800X428

- - 165799X428

-- 173529

-- 173530

DESCRIPTION

Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor

Decal, Mower Drive Schematic

Decal, BatteryDiehard Sears

Decal, Deck Mower EZ3

Decal, Battery

Decal, LiftHandle

Pad FootrestLH STLT

PadFootrestRH STLT

Owners Manual, English

Owner's Manual Spanish

WHEELS AND TIRES

7,°

I_EY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPllON

1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106222X Tire, Front

4 59904 Tube, FrontTim

(Not Provided, Service Item

o_y)

5 106732X42"/ Rim, Front

6 2781-1 Fitting,Grease (Front Wheel

one,)

7 90401-1 Beadng, Flange(FrontWheel

orw)

8 106108X427 Rim,Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear

10 7152J Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided, Service Item

11 104757X Cap, Axle

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire 10oz.

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven In U. S.

Inchea I inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUM BER 917.270912

LIFT ASSEMBLY

32 _ 19

13----_ 31

t 8

! i'

i I'

I I'

.I j

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TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270912

LIFT ASSEMBLY

I_'Y PART

NO. NO. D_CRIPll(_

1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assem_y

2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Lift

3 105767X Pin,Groove

4 12000002 E-Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge

6 120183X Beadng,Nylon

7 125631X Grip,Handle, Fluted

8 122365X Button, Plunger, Red

11 139865 Unk, Lift, LH.

12 139866 Unk, Lift, R.H.

13 STD624_06 RetainerSpdng

15 167253 Unk, Front

16 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13UNC

17 130171 Trumio_

18 73800800 NutLock w/Wsh 1/2-13UNC

19 139868 Arm, Suspension,Rear

20 163552 RetainerSprlng

31 140302 Beating, Pvt, LiftSpecla_

32 73540600 Nut,Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: Artcomponent dimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

TRACTOR - MODELNUMBER917.270912

MOWERDECK

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TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270912

MOWER DECK

PART _ PAre"

NO. NO. DESCRIPYllON NO. NO.

1 165892 MowerDeckAssembly,42" 56 165723

2 STD533107 Bolt 59 141043

3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 67 14_46

Front 68 144959

4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 9_ STD541437

5 STD624008 RetalaerSpdng 101 136420

6 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear 102 71161010

8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 103 19061216

9 S'10551137 Washer, Lock 104 STD551110

10 140296 Washer, Hardened 105 160793

11 134149 Blade,Mulching 106 2029J

12 129695 Baadng, Ball 111 155197

13 137645 ShaftAssembly, Mandrel, Vented 112 155198

(includes Key 113 17060512

Number12) 114 STD541431

14 128774 Housing,Mandrel,Vented 115 72110504

15 110485X Bearing,Bali, Mandrel 116 48961-1

16 140329 Stdpper,Vented Mower Deck 117 165746

18 72140505 Bolt,Cardage 5/16-18x5/8 11873930600

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 119 STD551G37

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 121 143723

21 STD541431 NutCrownlock5/16-18UNC 128 1533..o0

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 129 19131312

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 130 STD523710

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve

25 123713X Spdng, Torsion, Deflector 131 STD533710

26 110452X Nut, Push 142 165890

27 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 143 157109

28 19111016 Washer 11/32x5/8x16Ga. 144 158634

29 131491 Rod,Hinge 145 165888

30 157722 ScrewThdrolWasherHead 146 165891

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 147 131335

32 153535 Pulley,Mandrel 148 169022

33 137266 Nut,Toplock, Flanged 149 165898

34 STD533717 Bolt 150 19091216

35 133835 Fastner, ChristmasTree 151 169670

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 152 169676

37 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x13/16 x16 153169674

Gauge 154 169675

40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3/8-16UNC 155 169671

44 140088 Guard, MandreI, L.H. 156 169672

45 STD624003 Retainer 157 169669

46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 158 17720410

48 133944 Washer, Hardened 159 STD533717

49 155066 RollerAssembly,CamFollower .o 130794

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

51 STD541410 Locknut - - 169583

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18UNC

53 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

DESCRIPTION

Spacer, Retainer

Guard,TUV Idler

KnobCustom Oval

V-Belt

Nut

MulcherCover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut,Weld

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H.

Bracket,Gauge, Wheel R.H.

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bolt,Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Centerlock 3/8-16

Washer 3/8 x 718x 14 Gauge

Bracket

Washer Felt

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

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

Gr. 5

Bolt, RdhdSqnk 3/8-16UNC x 1

ArmSpdng BrakeMower

Bracket Arm Idler42"

Keeper Belt42" ClutchCable

PulleyIdler Flat

Bolt Carriage Idler

SpdngExtension

SpdngReturnIdler

RetainerSpdngYellowZinc

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

Bracket Clutch

Cable Clutch42 In

Washer Flat 3/8" Type B

Spdng Retainer

SpringRetentionLever

Spacer

RodClutch

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8

BoltRdnd Sqn 3/8-16Unc x 1-3/4

Mandrel Assembly(includes Key

Numbers8-10, 12-15, 31 and 32)

Mower Deck,Complete (Standard

Deck, Order SeparatelyMulchar

Plate and Gauge Wheel

Components, KeyNos. 101-106

and111-121)

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven inU. S.

inches I inch= 25/4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.270912

PEERLESSTRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER206-545C

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 772147 Transaxte Cover 39 786026

2 780086A Needle Beadng 5/8" 40 792076A

3 770128 Transaxle Case

4 776395 Countershaft 41A 790079

5 776409 Output Shaft 42 792073A

6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 42A 792085A

6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 43 792075

7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 44 790025

8 792180 Shift Key 45 786066

8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 46 786086

9 784352 Shift Collar 47 774690

10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 48 774691

11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 49 778356

12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 50 778338

13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) 51 778354

(Include. 14) 52 778352

14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778350

(Include. 13) 54 778346

15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 56 778355

17 786188 Drive Pin 57 778337

18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 58 778353

20 792077A Bell 5/16" die 59 778351

21 792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8" 60 778349

22 792079 Spring .310 OD x .625 L 61 778345

25 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 65 780189

25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/8"

26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 66 776422

27 792035 Retaining Ring 67 776396

28 788040 Retaining Ring 69 792170

29 780072 Thrust Washer 70 786187

.627 ID x .031W 71 788069

29A 780160 Thrust Washer 71B 788092

.762 ID x .031W 76 780090

29B 780051 Thrust Washer

.762 ID x .031W 77 788078A

29C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer .632 79 792144

30 780108 Cup Washer 82 778333

1.127 ID x .032W

31 780001 Flat Washer 83 778338

.750 ID x .056W 85 792154

(Use As Needed) 87 788089A

31A 780195 Fiat Washer 150 788093A

,750 ID x .062W 157 788088A

32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8" 180 730229A

34 780194 Bushing ,563 900 794712

35 780193 Ranged Bushing 5 / 8" ID

35A 780197 Ranged Bushing ,751

36 790075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

DESCRIPTION

Dowel Pin

Flat Washer

.312 ID x .059W

Brake Lever

Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4"

Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"

Locknut 5 / 16 - 24

Brake Pad Holder

Spacer .2625 x 1.0

Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11-15/16" Long)

Axle (16 - 1/2" long)

Spur Gear (29 teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Spur Gear (23 teeth)

Spur Gear (19 teeth)

Spur Gear (16 teeth)

Spur Gear (15 teeth)

Spur Gear (t 1 teeth)

Spur Gear (13 teeth)

Spur Gear (17 teeth)

Spur Gear (21 teeth)

Spur Gear (24 teeth)

Spur Gear (25 teeth)

Flat Washer

.563 ID x ,062W

Input Shaft

Shifter & Brake Shaft

Retaining Ring

Spacer .890

Square Cut Ring

=O" Ring

Flat Washer

1.128 ID x .058W

Inverted Retaining Ring

Spdng .430 OD x .5000 L

Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13

teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Oil FillPlug

Oil Seal 9 / 16"

Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

Oil Seal 3/4"

Gear Oil 80W90

Replacement MeT

206-545C Transaxle

NOTE: All component dimensions given In

U.S. inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER917.270912

BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707,TYPENUMBER0145-E3

IOA _ 9 383

. GASKET SET

1132

1125_

634

552A

552

4040

I 1019 LABEL KIT I

11058 OWNER'S MANUAL I

REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

TRACTOR - MODELNUMBER 917.270912

BRIGGS & STRA'R'ON ENGINE-MODELNUMBER461707, TYPE NUMBER0145-E3

861 PUMP REPAIR KIT

885__ 3O4

30,5_"

3o71

197

240 ,_ 789

527 '_

121 CARBURETOR KIT I

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912

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801

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802

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634 _ 7

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TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER917.270912

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 498583 CylinderAssembly 54 93208 Screw (Intake Manifold)

2 399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 73 691438 Screen-Rotating

3 391085 -_ Seal-Oil 75 225137 Washer (Fi_vheel)

4 493304 Sump-Engine 78 691134 Screw (FlywheelFan)

5 691162 Head-Cylinder #1 91 693483 Body Assembly-Upper

5A 691163 Head-Cylinder #2 95 690718 Scraw_ThrottlaValve)

7 271867 _O Gasket-CylinderHead #1 97 693485 Shaft-Throttle

7A 271868 ,k• Gasket-CylinderHead #2 98 807923 Kit-Idle Speed

8 495754 Breather Assembly 102 693509 • Gasket-Carburetor Body

(Cylinder#1) 104 693506 : Pin-Float Hinge

9 27803 _• Gasket-Breather 105 692078 Valve-Float Needle

10 690334 Screw (Breather Assembly) 107 693482 BodyAssembly-Lower

10A 690366 Screw (Breather Cover) 108 693505 Valve-Choke

11 280225 Tube-Breather 109 693498 Shaft-Choke

12 273390 _ Gasket-Crankcase (.015" ! 17 693538 Jet-Main

Thick, Std.) 693500 Jet-Main (High Altitude)

271188 _r Gasket-Crankcase (.005" 121 491539 CarburetorKit

Thick) 122 281411 Spacer

271189 -/r Gasket-Crankcase (.009" 125 693479 Carburetor

Thick) 130 693504 Valve-Throttle

13 94565 Screw(CylinderHead) 133 693512 Float-Carburetor

15 94239 Plug-OilDrain 146 94196 Key-Timing

16 690666 Crankshaft 147 693508 Jet-Pilot

19 399264 Bushing 161 691401 Base-Air Cleaner

20 291675 ./r SeaI-Oit 163 271411 _ Gasket-AirCteaner

23 491180 Flywheel 177 271170 _r Seal-O-Ring

24 222698 Key-Flywheel 187 499167 Line-Fuel

25 499180 Piston Assembly (Cut to Required Length)

(Stahdard) 197 690364 Screw (Back Plate)

499181 PistonAssembly 202 690570 Link-MechanicalGovernor

_.010"O.S.) 203 280997 Crank-Belt

499182 PistonAssembly 205 690322 Screw (BellCrank)

(,,020"O,S.) 209 691273 Spdng-Govamor

499183 PistonAssembly 211 261563 Spring-Governor

(.030_ O.S.) 212 693985 Link-Throttle

26 499184 Ring Set, Piston 215 690481 Guide-Air

(Standard) 219 394348 Gear-Govem0r

499284 Ring Set, Piston 220 690412 Washer-Thrust

(.01-0=O.S.) (Govemor Gear)

'499186 Ring Set, Piston 222 491282 Bracket-Control

(.020 =O.S.) 227 491297 Lever-Govemor

499187 Ring Set, Piston 235 224995 Shield-Fuel Spray

(.030 =O.S.) -, 240 394358 Filter-Fuel

27 691299 Lock-PistonI'm 244 230318 Connector-Hose

28 498319 Pin Assembly,Piston(Std.) pulse Line)

28 498320 Pin Assembly-Piston 258 94930 Screw (Engine Sump)

(.005" O.S,) 267 690316 Screw (CasingClamp)

29 498314 Rod-Connecting 278 691366 Washer (GovernorLever)

(Standard) 297 94289 Nut-Wing

29 498541 Rod-Connecting (AirFitterRetainer)

(.020 U.S.) 304 691390 Housing-Blower

32 691133 Screw(Connecting ROd) 305 690960 Screw (Blower Housing)

33 390420 Valve-Exhaust (include(s): 306 6904141 Shta_d-Cytinder

494553 Keeper-Valve 306A 690435 Shield-Cylinder

(Raf. No.42))

34 691302 Valve-intake RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

35 65906 Spdng-Valve (Intake) HighSpeed: 3000-320

36 26828 Spring-Valve (Exhaust)

40 221596 Retainer-Valve (Exhaust) _ Includedin Gasket Set, Ref Number

41 292260 Retainer-Valve(Exhaust) 358.

42 494553 Keeper-Valve • Includedin CarburetorKit, Ref Number

45 261368 Tappet-Valve 121,

46 691161 Camshaft • Included in Value Overhaul Kit, Ref

47 393415 Slinger-Oil Number 1095.

48 498542 Short Block + Includedin Fuel Pump Kit, Raf Number

50 213290 Manifold-Intake 861

51 271412 _ Gasket-Intake

51A 270884 ,k• Gasket-Intake NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S.

53 690321 Screw (Carburetor) 53 .inches t inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270912

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

307 94930 Screw(Cylinder Shield) 797A 693167 Nut (StarterTerminal)

309 497596 Motor-Starter 801 394860 Cap-Drive

310 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 802 497607 Cap-End

311 497608 Brush Set 803 691427 Housing-Starter

332 230674 Nut (Flywheel) 807 693511 Spacer

333 394891 Armature-Magneto 822 693497 Washer-Seal

334 94731 Screw (Magneto Armature) (Throttle Shaft)

337 802592 Plug-Spark 847 495715 Dipstick/Tube Assembly

358 495868 Gasket Set 851 493880 Terminal-Cable

383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 859 693488 O+ Diaphregm-Fuel Pump

386 693490 O+ Gasket-Pump 861 693502 Kit-Fuel Pump

391 693487 Body-Pump 865 691196 Cover-Air Guide

392 693491 O+ Spring-Pump Diaphragm 865A 691197 Cover-Air Guide

404 690442 Washer (Governor Crank) 868 497656 Seal-Valve

423 691100 Screw (Air Cleaner Base) 868A 273312 Seal-Valve

425 94823 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 869 261463 Seat-Valve (Intake)

432 693492 O+ Cap-Spring 870 262924 Seat-Valve (Exhaust)

433 693489 O+ Diaphragm-Fuel Pump 871 261961 Bushing-Guide (Exhaust)

434 693493 Cover-D=aphragm 231218 Bushing-Guide (Intake)

435 693494 Screw (Diaphragm Cover) 877 393456 Wire-Alternator

441 691176 Brecket-Oil Fill 881 495901 Plate-Cover

445 394019 Filter-Air 918 393815 Hose-Vacuum

447 690297 Screw (Air Guide Cover) (Cylinder-To-impulse Pump)

449 94882 Screw (Oil Fill Bracket) _Cut to Required Length)

474 393474 Alternator 934 94627 _;crew (Fan Retainer)

482 93621 Screw (Alternator) 955 693513 Plug-Carburetor

510 497606 Drive-Starter 968 691207 Cover-Air Cleaner

513 398003 Clutch-Drive 971 690720 Screw (Upper Body

523 691385 Dipstick To Lower Body)

525 690823 Tube-Oil Fill 1005 498157 Fan-Flywheel

527 690423 Clamp-Tube 1006 691247 Retainer-Fan

535 272490 Filter-Air 1019 496726 Label Kit

544 497603 Armature-Starter 1036 694979 Label Kit-Emission

552 690553 Bushing (Govemor Crank) 1051 263080 Ring-Retaining

552A 690552 Bushing (Govemor Crank) 1058 273688 Owner's Manual

562 690311 Bolt-Carriage 1081 280860 ,A-Seal-O-Ring

(Governor Lever) 1090 497605 Retainer-Brush

569 272645 ¢r Gasket-Base 1095 498047 Gasket Set-Valve Overhaul

572 690415 Cover-Breather 1125 691104 Screw (Cover Plate)

(Cylinder #2) 1132 690353 Screw (Oil Slinger)

573 690764 Plate-Back 1136 690329 Screw

592 92278 Nut (Governor Lever) (Govemor, Control Rod)

601 95162 Clamp-Hose 1137 690390 Washer

615 690328 Retainer (Governor Crank) (Governor, Control Rod)

615A 690317 Retainer-Governor Shaft 1138 690330 Nut

616 491530 Crank-Governor (Governor, Control Rod)

634 690657 -k Seal-Governor Shaft

634A 271013 Washer-Foam ---- 445777-0027-E1 Replacement Engine

635 66538 Boot-Spark Plug

637 693510 Washer*Seal RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

643 496700 Retainer-Air Filter High Speed: 3000-320

689 690555 Spring-Friction

697 93585 Screw (Drive Cap) _r Included in Gasket Set, Ref Number

725 280866 Shield-Heat 358.

726 391362 Gear-Ring • Included in Carburetor Kit, Ref Number

741 691285 Gear-Timing 121.

783 693059 Gear-Starter <_ Included in Value Overhaul Kit, Ref

789 695050 Wiring Harness Number 1095.

797 94010 Nut (Starter Terminal) + Included in Fuel Pump Kit, Ref Number

861

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S.

inches1 Inch= 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

_r _

SIGHTING

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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

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

ally to prevent tlpplng or loss of control. Exerclse extreme

cautlon when changlng dlrectlon on slopes.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hoursa day,7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME" (1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi6ces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

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

PartsDirects"

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

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

Printed in U.S.A.

173529 12.7.99 MH

Craftsman 917270912 42" 19.5-hp lawn tractor

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