Craftsman 917270613 Tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

CRRFT$I4nH"

15.5 HP

ELECTRIC STAR_

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSA_LE

LAWN TR. f TX3R

Model No.

917.270613

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

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CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Une

5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat

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

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

Productspec _..O.n_s............................5

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

Operation............................................. 11

MaintenanceSchedule.........................17

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

ServiceandAdjustments......................21

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

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

RepairParts.........................................32

PartsOrdering.......................BeckCover

LIMITED TWOYEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Fortwo(2) yearsfrom thedateofpurchase,ifthisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentismain-

tained,lubricatedandtunedupaccordingtotheinstructionsintheowner'smanual,

Searswillrepairor-rsplsce,free ofcharge,anypartsfound tobedefectivein materialor

worla'nanship.

ThisWarrantydoesnotcover:.

• Expendableitemswhichbecomeworndudngnormaluse,suchas blades,spark

plugs,air cleaners,belts,etc.

• Tiro replacementorrepaircausedbypuncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,

thorns,stumps,or glass.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse,negligence,improperstorageoracci-

dent orthefailureto maintaintheequipmentaccordingtotheinstructionscontainedin

theowner'smanual.

• Ridingequipmentusedfor commsrciaior rentalpurposes.

LIMITED 90 DAYWARRANTYON BATTERY

Forninety(90) days fromdateofpurchase,ifany batteryincludedwiththisridingequip

mentprovesdefectivein materialorworkmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe bat-

terywillnotholda charge,Searswillreplacethebatteryat nocharge.In-homewarranty

serviceon yourCraftsmanridingequipment is availableat no chargefor 30 daysfrom

thedateofpumhese.Pleasecontactyournearestservicecenter.After30 daysfromthe

dataofpurchase,warrantyservice isavailablebytakingyourCraftsmanridingequip-

menttoyournearestSears ServiceCenter.(In-homewarrantyservicewillstillbeavail-

ableafter 30 days from thedate ofpurchasebuta standardtripchargewillapply).This

warrantyappliesonlywhilethis productisinthe UnitedStates.ThisWarrantygivesyou

specificlegalrights, and youmayalsohave otherrightswhichmay varyfromstateto

state.

Sears, RoebuckandCo., D/817 WA,HoffmanEstates,IL 60179

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read,understand,and followail instruc-

tionsinthemanuai andon the machine

beforestarting.

• Onlyallowresponsibleadults,whoare

familiarwiththe instructions,tooperate

the machine.

• Clearthearea ofobjectssuchas rocks,

toys,wire, etc., whichcouldbepicked

up andthrownbytheblade.

• Be surethe areais clearofotherpeople

before.mowing"Stop machineifanyone

entersthe area.

• Nevercarrypassengers.

• Do notmowinreverseunlessabsolute-

lynecessary.Alwayslookdawn and

behindbeforeand whilebacking.

• Beawareofthemowerdischargedirec-

tionanddo notpoint it at anyone. Do

notoperatethe mowerwithouteither

the entiregrasscatcher orthe guardin

place.

• Slowdawn beforetuming.

• Neverleavea running machine unat-

tended.Alwaystum offblades,set park-

ingbrake,stopengine,and remove

keysbeforedismounting.

•Tum otf blades when not rnowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute;

• Mowonly indeylight orgeed arlir_al

Ikjht.

• Do not operate the machine while under

. the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch for treffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine intoa trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to Ioas-

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 ifyou feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overtum the machine. Taft

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you wifl 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 inse traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly strsight.down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

• Do notmow near dropoffs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could sod-

denly tum over if a wheel isover the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do nog__mowon wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do nottryto stabUizethe mach_e by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not ose grees catcher on 8tesp

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are oftefl a_ to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care In handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip

ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation reguledy.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaveS, or

other debds build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, If necesssPJ,

before restarting.

• Never makeadjustmentsorrepairswith

theenginerefining.

• Grasscatchercomponentsam subject

towear,damage,and deterioration,

whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

allowobjectstobethrown. Frequently

checkcomponents and replacewith

reanufacturer's recommendedpads,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing there.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

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

across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. 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 stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tam slowly and gradually

downhi,, if poseible.

• Besurethearea isclear ofotherpeople

beforemowing. Stopmachine ifanyone

entemthe area.

• Never carrypassangem.

• Do notmowin reverseunlessabsolute-

lynecessary.Alwayslookdown and

behindbeforeandwhile backing.

• Never carrychildren.They mayfall off

and beseriouslyinjuredorinterferewith

safe machineoperation.

• Keepchildren outofthe mowingarea

and underthewatchfulcare ofanother

respor,sib_eadutt.

• Be alertandturnmachineoffifchildren

enterthearea.

• Beforeand whenbecking, lookbehind

and downforsmallchildren.

ALook forthissymboltopointoutimpor-

tantsafetyprecautions.It meansCAU-

TIONI!! BECOMEAWAREIIIYOUR SAFE-

TY IS iNVOLVED.

_,WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of Callfomia to cause cancer,

birthdefects, or other reproductive harm.

_,CAUTION: In ordertopreventacciden-

talstartingwhensetting up,transpo_ng,

adjustingor makingrepairsalwaysdiscon-

nectsparkplugwireand placewirewhere

itcannotcontaCtsparkplug.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOU_ 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL'WPE SAE30 (above32_F)

_,PI-SF/SG/SH): SAE5W-30

(below32"F)

OILCAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

3PARKPLUG: ChampionRC12YC

_AP:;030")

_/ALVE INTAKE: .003"-.057'

3LEARANCE: EXHAUST:.005"-.00"/"

3ROUND SPEED FORWARD:

VIPH): 1ST 1.1

2ND 1.4

3RD 2.2

4TM 3.3

5TM 4.4

6TM 4.9

REVERSE: 1.4

]'IRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 12 PSI

3HARGING 3AMPS BA'I-I'ERY

SYSTEM: 5AMPS HEADLIGHTS

E3ATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your pumhase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should youexpedenceanyproblemyou

cannoteasilyremedy,please contactyour

nearestSearsAuthorizedSewloe Center.

We havecompetent, welt-trainedtechni-

ciansandthepropertoolstoservice or

repairthistractor.

Pleaseread and retainthis manual.The

instructionswillenableyoutoassemble

andmaintainyourtractorproperly.Always

observethe =SAFETYRULES'.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASeara _ Agreementisavail-

able onthisproduct.Cent=rotyournearest

Searestore fordetails.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety roles.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, cadng for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Malnta-

nance" and "Storage" sections ofthis

owner's manual.

,_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest*covered, bnJsh-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

(1) Large Flat Washer

Parts Bag contentsshownfull size

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8o16x 1

(1) Locknut 5/16-18

_x 1-1/4

(2) Screws #10 x 5/8

(2) LockWashers #10

(2) Weld Nuts 010 I_

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

(1) Knob

(1)Washer

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

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

Seat

Partspacked separately in carton

Muk:her Video

Plate Cassette

Steor;ng

Wheel

Manual

Steering

Boot

Parts Bag contentsnotshown fullsize

Parts Bag

Shaft

12)Keys

Siope Sheet

Steering

Wheel

Insert

Steodng Wheel

, , Adapter

Yournowtractorhasbeenassembledatg_efactorywithexceptionofthosepadsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafeandproperoperationofyourtractor

allparts 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

" Asocketwrenchsetwillmakeassembly

easier.Standardwrenchsizesyouneed

are listedbelow.

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

(2) 1/2"wrench (1) Pliers

(1) _re pressure gauge

(1) PhillipsScrewdriver

When rightor lefthandismentionedin

thismanual,itmeans fromyourpointof

view,whenyou arein theoperatingposi-

tion(seatedbehindthesteeringwheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose pads and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATrACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFTAND

BOOT

• Slideextensionshaftontolowersteer-

ingshaft.Alignmountingholesin exten-

sionand lowershaftsand install5/16

hexboltand IncknuL_ghten securely.

IMPORTANT:Tightenboltand nutsecure-

lyto 18-22ft. Ibs.torque.

• Placetabsofsteeringbootovertab

slotsin dashandpushdowntosecure.

INSTALLSTEERING WHEEL

• Positionfront wheelsofthe tractorso

they arepointingstraight forward.

• Slidesteeringwheel adapterontosteer-

ingshaftextension.

• Positionsteeringwheel socrossbars

arehorizontal(leftto dght)andslide

ir_e bootand ontoadapter.

• Assemble large flatwasher, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex belt and tighten securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor isto roll off skid.

Insert

'_ F'_ 3/8 Hal Bolt

_3/8 I.._asher

Stee_teedng

Wheel _t

Extension _JF Adapter

Shaft "'"---,...,.,_ i_ Hex

5/16 Lonlm_ o__ /

LowerSteedng......_/ _, "%'_--.

• • _ J i

t _. , t

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation soctlon for location and

function of controls)

• Press liftlever plunger and raise attach-

ment liftlover to its highest position.

• Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Liftseat pan toraisedpos_dionandopen

battelyboxdoor.

• It thisbatteryisput into se_ice after

monthandyear indicatedonlabel(label

iocated between termi_ls) chargebat-

teryforminimumofonehourat 6-10

amps.(See "BA'I-rERY=in MAINTE-

NANCE sectionofthismanual for

charginginstructions).

Seat Pan

Label

Battery

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat

pan,

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder boll -Rghten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

• slide seat un_l a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted

,position.

• R_,_e seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

- Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Belt

INSTALL MULCHER PI.ATE

• instafltwolatch boolw tomusher plata

using screw,washer,lockwasher,and

weld nutas shown.

NOTE: pre-aasembleweld nutto latch

hookbyinsertingweldnutfromthetop

withhookpointingdown.

• Tightenhardwaresecurely.

• Raiseandholddeflectorshieldinup-

rightpos'_on.

• Placefrontofmuicherplateoverfrontof

mowerdeckopeni_Jandslideinto

place,as shown.

• Hookfrontlatchintoholeonfrontof

mowerdeck.

• Hookrear latchintoholeon backof

mowerdeck.

,_CAUTION: De notremovedischarge

guardfrom mower.Raiseand holdguard

whenattachingmuicherplate andallow it

toreston platewhilein operation.

Weld Nut From Hoot( Points

The Top _o'_

Lock [_J

Weld Washer _ "_

Nut'x_ Screw _X_ tch

D\\ \weld.ut

Washer

M_cher '_ Screw

Plate

Deflector __

Shield

Adjustment Knob

Washer

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR DIS-

CHARGING

Simplyremovemulcherplateandstorein

a safe place.Yourmowerisnowreadyfor

dischargingor installationofoptional

grasscatcheraccessory.

NOTE: It is notnecessarytochange

blades.The mulcherbladesaredesigned

for dischargingand baggingalso.

_HECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tireson yourtractorwere overinflated

atthefactory forshippingpurposes.

Correcttire pressureisimportantfor best

cu_ingperformance.

• Reducetirepressureto PSI shownin

=PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"on

page 5 ofthismanual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

Forbestcuttingresults,mowerhousing

shouldbe propedyleveled.See "TO

LEVELMOWER HOUSING"inthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthis

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER PosmoN OF

ALL BELTS

See thefiguresthatareshownforreplac-

ingmotionand mowerbladeddvebelts in

the ServiceandAdjustmentssectoinof

thismanual.Verifythatthe beltsare mut-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

Afteryoulearnhowto operateyourtrac-

tor,checktosee thatthe brakeispropedy

adjusted.See "TOADJUST BRAKE"in

the Serviceand Adjustmentssectionof

this manual.

/ CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

/ All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

/ No remaining loose pads in carton.

,/ Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

•/" All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovednflated at the factory).

,/ Be sure mower desk is propedy leveled

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

cutting results. ('Rres must be propedy

inflated for leveling).

4" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are muted propedy around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/ Check widng. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

WHILE LEARNINGHOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAYEXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWINGIMPORTANTITEMS:

/ Engineoilisat properlevel.

,/ Fueltankisfilled withfresh, clean,

regularunleadedgasoline.

,/ Becomefamiliarwithall controls- their

locationand function. Operatethem

beforeyoustarttheengine.

4" Besurebrakesystemisin safe

operatingcondition.

These symbolsmayappearonyourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththeproduct.

Leamand understandtheir meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION ON REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNINQ

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVELRTEMP t

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

r_'_ R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW pARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNmON CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREEWHEEL

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

R_D THIS OWNER'S MANUALAND SAFETY RuLEs BEFORE OPERATING YOUR

TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment

Ammeter ClutchLever Light

Ignition

ThrottleChoke Switch

Control LiftLever

Plunger

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Attachment Uft

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Brake

Gearshift

Lever

Ourtractorsconformto thesafetystandardsoftheAmerican

NationalStandardsInstitute.

A'r'rA_3HMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

ped_LJntothe brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck or

other attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment liftlever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

HOWTOUSEYOURTRACTOR

Yourtractorisequippedwithan operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

i epress clutch/brake pedal into full

=BRAKE" position and hold.

Place par.kingbrake lever in

ENGAGED position and release pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in "BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac-

tor secure.

Throttle/Choke AttachmentClutchLever

Controllever "Engaged"Position

Clutc_rake

Pedal "Ddve"

Position

The operation of any tractor can result in foreige objects thrown intothe |

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

es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust-

manta or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over specta-

clse, or standard safety glasses.

"Disengaged"

Position

Brake

Position

STOPPING

Position

Position Lever

MOWER BLADES-

• Tostopmowerblades,moveattach-

mentclutchloverto "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE-

•-To stopgrounddrive,depress

clutch/brakepedalintofull "BRAKE"

pusition.

• Movegearshiftlevertoneutral(N) posi-

tion.

ENGINE -

• Move throttlecontrol to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"back/ira'.

•Tum ignition key to "OFF" position and

r,,move key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthodzed

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch

in any position other than =OFF" will cause

the battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idlewith the engine run-

ning, hotengine exhaust gases may

cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility,always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

A CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTrLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

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 posi-

tion.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bdng tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

ofyour transaxle

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position ofthe attachment lilt lever

determines the cuffing height.

• Grasp lilt lever.

Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximately

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

from the ground tothe blade tip with the

engine not running. These heights are

approximate and may vary depending

upon soilconditions, height ofgrass and

types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches dudng the

cool season and to over 3 Inches dudng

hotmonths. For healthier and better

lookinglawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

• Forbestcuttingperformance,grass

over6inchesInheightshouldbe

mewedtwice.Makethefirstcutrelative-

ly high;the second to desired height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractoris equipped with an operator

t_msenca sensing switch. Any attempt by

e operator to leave the seat with the

engine running end the attachment clutch

-engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

_.CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

AttachmentLiftLever AttachmentLiftLever

Hig HighPosition

Low

Position Position

• Do not push or tow tractor at mere 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.).

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 oilfill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsertthe dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary,

add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainten-

ance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainten-

ance section in this manual.

/ Guard

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

ACAUTION: 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 isprovided for

your use.

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

• Avoldstopping or changing speed on

hills.

If slowing is necessary, move throttle

corltrollever to slower position.

If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal _uickly to brake

position end engage perking brake.

Move gearshift lever to I st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to ronslighgy as you restart movement.

i To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake end clutcfVbrake pedal.

Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment liftto highest position

with attachment liftcontrol.

• When pushing or towing your tractor, be

surf"gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

cold weather starting.

AWARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine end

lot it run until_ fuel lines and carburetor

are empty. Use fresh fuel next season.

See Storage Instructionsfor additional

information. Never use engine or carbure-

tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

_,CAUTION: Figto bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not ovedgl. Wlpe off any

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

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the flint 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

perking brake.

• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and tum 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. Ifthe

engine does not start after several

attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try

again. If engine stilldoes not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F and

above)

• When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

• 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.

COLDWEATHERSTARTING ( 50° FAND

BELOW)

• Whenenginestarts,allowenginetorun

with.th.eJhrottlecontrolinthechoke

positionuntiltheenginerunsroughly,

thenmovethrottle controltofast posi-

tion.Thismay requireanenginewarm-

upperiodfrom severalsecondsto sev-

eralminutes,dependingon thetemper-

ature.

• The attachmentscanalsobe useddur-

ingthe enginewarm-upperiod.

NOTE: Ifat a highaltitude(above3000

feet) or incoldtemperatures(below32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixturemay needtobe

adjustedfor bestenginepedormance.

See "TOADJUSTCARBURETOR"In the

Se_and Adjustmentssectionofthis

manual.

NOTE: Ata highelUtude(above3000

feet) orIn coldtemperatures(below32 F)

the carburetor fuelmixturemay needtobe

adjustedforbestengineperformance.

See "TOADJUSTCARBURETOR"inthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthis

manual.

MOWING TIPS

• Tim chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be pmpedy leveled for

best mowing pedormance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section ofthis

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 ofthe machine.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

• When mowing large areas, stad by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns untilfinished

• Ifgrass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting pedormance as

well as the quality ofcut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best pedormance of the at-

tachment being used.

MULCHINGMOWING TIPS

IMI_DRTAI/T: Forhest perlormance,

keepmowerhousingfreeofbuilt-upgrass

andtrash. Cleanafter eachuse.

• The specialmulchingbladewillrecut

thegrassclippingsmany timesand

reducethem in sizesothatastheyfall

ontothe lawnthey willdisperseintothe

grassand notbe noticed.Also,the

mulchedgrasswillbiodegradequickly

to providenutdantsforthelawn.

Alwaysmulchwithyourhighestengine

(blade)speedas thiswillprovidethe

bestrecuttingactionoftheblades.

• Avoidcuttingyourlawnwhenitiswet.

Wet grasstendstoform clumpsand

interfereswiththemulchingaction. The

besttimeto mowyourlawnis theearly

afternoon.Atthis timethegrasshas

driedandthe newlycutarea willnotbe

exposedtothe directsun.

• Forbestresults,adjustthemowercut-

tingheightsothat themowercutsoff

onlythetopone-thirdofthegrass

blades.Forextremelyheavymulching,

reduceyourwidthofcutoneachpass

and mow slowly.

• Certaintypasofgressandgresscondi-

tionsmay requirethatan area he

mulched a secondtime to completely

hidetheclippings.Whendoinga Sac"

ondcut, mowacrossorperpendicularto

thefirstcutpath.

• Changeyourcuttingpatternfromweek

toweek. Mownorthtosouthoneweek

thenchange toeast towestthe next

week. Thiswillhelp preventmatting

andgrainingofthe lawn.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE ATES

_o P_, iV' V"

Check Operator PzeS(n_ _

T _ede_ _ V'

R _ _orLee_ Fat=._== I/ V', It/

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades IIf4

T _bri_ _ I/' I/

O Check Battely Lm/el

R Clean Batter/and Terrnlnats _ I_

Check Trar,.saxla Cooling ik_

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension (l_l

Ad)u=t Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Ks

Check Engine O11Level ti_ V _

Change Engine Oil V*t._ _1_

E Claan Air Filter V*=

N Claan_r Screen I/=

G Inspect Muffier/_ark Nrester

Rep4ace Oil Filter Of equipped) I1_1.=

N CieenEnglneCoolingFins I,/=

Replace Spark Plug I_

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge , V*=

ReplaceFuelRlter

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does notcover

items that have bonn 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 pedodi-

cally to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adju_stmentssection ofthis manual should

be c'hecked 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-fuai 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 intedeck

.,s_'tems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk Zerk

• Front Wheel Wheel

Beadng

Beating Zerk Zerk

0 Atta_hrrm_t_

_tch !

Pivot(s) i :

• SAE_0 or 10w30MotorOIL

• GeneralPurposeGrease

RefertoM&_ntenance"Engine"Secl_n

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon bear-

ings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust

and dirt that will shorten the r_feof the self-

lubricating bearings. If you feel they must

be lubricated, use only a d_, powdered

graphite type lubricant spanngly.

TRACTOR

Alwaysobeervesafelyruleswhenper-

forminganymaintenance.

BRAKEOPERATION

Iftractorrequiresmerethansix(6)feet

stoppingdistanceathighspeedinhighest

gear,thenbrakemustbeadjusted.(See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

"TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 3 of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly. Ifyour

tractor does not function as descdbed

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should notstart 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 perking

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

ee_;tshould shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operat6r is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

Forbestresultsmowerbladesmusthe

keptsharp. Replacebentor damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raisemowerto highestpositiontoallow

accesstoblades.

• Removehex bolt,lockwasherand fiat

w_r securingblade.

• Installnowor resharpenedbladewith

trailingedgeuptowardsdeckas shown.

IMPORTANT:Toensureproperassembly,

centerholeInblademustalignwithstar

on mandrelassembly.

• Reassemblehexbelt,lockwasherand

flatwasherinexactorderas shown.

• Tightenboltsecurely(27-35 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT:BladeboltisGrade8 heat

treated.

I EdgeUp MandrelAssembly

Blade

CenterHole;

Lock Washel

Star

Hex Bolt(Grade8)*

*AGrade 8heat treatedboltcan be

identifiedby sixlinesonthebolthead.

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 gdnding 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

balancer. (When using a cons balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel boltor pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hod-

zontai position. If either end ofthe blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end untilthe blade is balanced.

BATTERY

Yourtractorhas8batterychargingsystem

whichissufficientfornormaluse.

However,periodicchargingofthebattery

withanautomotivechargerwillextendits

life.

• Keepbattery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tigM.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minale can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bdght.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

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 if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace baits if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxlefreefrombuild-upofdirt

andchaffwhichcanrestdctcooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classirmation SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

SAEVl,SCQ6_YGRN)ES

119&qERAI_REP.;_QE_*rrlOPAIF.DBEFORENE.x"rOILCI.L'_GE

NOTE: Although multi-vlecosity oils

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

cold weather, these mulU-viscosifyoilswill

result in increased oilconsumption when

used above 32°R Check your engine oil

level-hi'orefrequenUy to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on ell.

Change the oil after every 25 hoursof

operatinnor at leeetonoee yearIfthe

trantoris not usedfor25 hoursin one

year.

Checkthe crankcaseoltlevelboforestart-

ingthe engineendaftereachelgM (8)

hoursofoperation.Tightenoafilleap/dip-

sticksecurelyeachtimeyouchecktheoil

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

notto 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 thmugh oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly.Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of

this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate reading.

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

OilRII

Cap/D]ps_.k

OilDrain

Plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not runpropedy using a

dirty airftlter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every 100

hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

• Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

Wash It in liquid detergent and water.

Squeeze if 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-cteaner over cartridge.

Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Removecartridge nut.

• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debds from entedng carburetor. Clean

base carefully to prevent dabds from

entedng carburetor.

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on fiat

surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

• Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner,

cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as

kerosene, are not to be used to clean the

cartddge. They may cause deterioratian of

the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not

use pressurized air to clean or dry car-

tddge.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubbom

dried gum fibers.

Cover

Knob

Cartridge

Cartddge

ENGINE COOUNG RNS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating.

• Remove screws from blower housing

and lift housing and dipstick tube

assembly off engine.

• Cover oilfill opening to prevent entry of

dirt.

• Use compressed air or stiffbristle brush

to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

• To reassemble, reverseabove proce-

dure.

Sc% Blower r_

o_: T

EngineCoolingRns '_ Rug

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark armster (if equipped) as itcould cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plugtype and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointingtowards carbu-

retor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

CLEANING

• Cleanengine,battery,seat,finish,etc.

ofallforeignmatter.

• Keepfinishedsurfacesandwheelsfree •

ofallgasoline,oil, etc.

• Protectpaintedsurfaceswith automo-

tivetypewax.

We do not recommendusinga garden

hosetocleanyourtractorunlessthe elec-

tricalsystem,muffler,air filterandcarbure-

torare coveredtokeepwaterout.Water

inenginecanresultin a shortenedengine

life.

,SkCAUTION:Beforeperforminganyserviceoradjustments:.

• Depressdutch/bmkspedalfullyand setpeddng brake.

• Placegeamhiftleverin neutral(N) position.

• Placeattachmentclutchin "DISENGAGED• position.

• Turnignitionkey"OFF"and removekey.

• Makesurethebladesand allmovingpadshavecompletelystopped.

• Disconnectsparkplugwirefromsparkplugand placewire where itcannotcome

in contact withp_ug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mowerwillbeeasierto removefrom the

rightsideoftractor.

• Placeattachmentclutchin"DISEN-

GAGED"position.

• MoveattachmentliftleverfoeNardto

lowermowerto itslowestposition.

• Rollbeltoffenginepulley.

• Disconnectclutchrodfrom clutchlever

byremovingretainerspring.

• Disconnectanti-swaybarfrom chassis

bracketbyremovingretainerspring.

• Disconnectsusponsk:,narms from rear

deckbracketsbyremovingretainer

springs.

• Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer spdngs.

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to dght side of tractor.

• Lower lilt lever to its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Retainer

Front

Unk

Retainer

Spring

_vayt)ar

(BothSides)

;pdngs

(Bo_Sides)

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING

Adjustthemowerwh.iletractorisparked

onlevelgrounooruriveway.MaKesure

tiresarepmpedyinflated(See•PROD-

UCTSPECIFICATIONS"onpage5ofthis

manual).Iftiresareoverorunaednflated,

youwillnotproperlyadjustyourmower.

SIDE-TO-SIDEADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

•- Measure height frombottom of deck

cud to ground level at front comers of

mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, lighten lift

linkadjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nuton that side.

NOTE: Each half turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

o,%=;

A---_X_-""_ GroundLine _'""l_

=o_. Suspensi°n

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

• at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against

trunnion on both front links.

• To raise front of mower housing, loosen

nut "H" from trunnion on both front links.

31ghtan nut "G"on both front links an

equal number oftums.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut =H"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut =G"will

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

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

% .*

BothFrontLinksShouldbe Equalin Length

Nut"G"

Trunnion

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANt': Deck must be revel side-te-

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

ment is necessary be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower wi I stay evel

side-to-side;.

To obtain the best cuffing results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so the

front Is approximately 1/8" to 1/2' lower

then the rear when the mower is in its

highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure d_stance"F" directly in front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necesaal_ adjust°

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To Iowffr front of mower housing, loosen

nut=G"on both front links an equal

number ofturns.

Frontlinks

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT(See IllustraUonNext Page)

The mowerbladedrivebelt may be

replacedwithouttools.Parkthe tractoron

levelsurface.Engageparkingbrake.

BELTREMOVAL

• Removemowerfromtractor(See "TO

REMOVE MOWER"in thissectionof

thismanual).

• Workbeltoffbeth mandrelpulleySand

idlerpulleyS.

• Pullbelt awayfrommower.

BELTINSTALLATION

• Installnewbelt inreverseorderof

removal.

• Make surebeltisinall pulleygrooves

and insideanbelt guides.

• Installmowerinreverseorderof

removalinstructions.

Mandr_,PtdleyIdlerPulleys

TOADJUSTBRAKE

Yourtractorisequippedwithanadjustable

brakesystemwhichismounted on the

right side of the transaxis.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutcWbrake pedal and engage

parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-1/2", loosen

jam nut and tam nut "A" untildistance

becomes 1-1/2". Retightan 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 authodzedser-

vice center.

. Wi_ ParkingBrake'Engaged"

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 be_tby reversing above pro-

cedure.

Engine

Pulley

ClutchingIdler_

_ Nut "A" StatioParytdter_

---- ' i

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If staedngwbeel creasbars are not hori-

zontal (le]t to right)when wheels are peei-

tioned straight forward, remove steenng

wheel and reassemble per instrustionsin

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

ad ustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front whoa toe- n or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

* Block up axle securely.

Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

• Repair tire ano reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ringsecurely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow teaks, tire sealant

may bepurchased from your local parts

dealer. _re sealant also prevents lire dry

rot and corrosion.

&IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vshicals.

TO A'I-I'ACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

PositiveTerminal NegativeTerminal

RetainiWn_h_ A

(RearWheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

&CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries goner-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking matadals away from batter-

lss. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery istoo weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

PositiveTerminal

Battery

NegativeTerminal

REPLACING BA'n'ERY

&CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Poaltive terminal must be connected first

to prevent epaddng from accidental

grounding.

• Liftseat pan to raised position and open

battery box door.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

• Inatailnewhettery withterminaisin

seine positionasoldbattery.

• FirstconnectRED batterycabletoposi-

tive (+)terminalwithhexboltand keps

nutas shown."nghtansecurely.

• ConnectBLACKgroundingcableto

negative(-) terminalwithremaininghe:<

beltand kepsnut."13ghtansecurely.

• Closebatterybox door.

Hex Bolt

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• Raisehood.

• Unsnapheadlightwireconnector.

• Standinfrontoftmutor.Grasphoodat

sides,tilttowardengineand liftoffof

tmctor.

• To replace,reverseaboveprocedures.

Headlight

Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back intothe hole in the

backside ofthe gdll.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged widng may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

• _Checkwiring. See electrical wldng dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devicse and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair ostablishement or indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outleL

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as deecdbed

below before loosening cable. Ifadjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tion. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position.

• Check that holes "A• in govemor control

lever and hole in governor plate line-up.

If holes "A"am not aligned, loosen

clamp screw and move throttle cable

until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp

screw S(_'U roly,

Governor Qovernor

CorrbolLever ControlPlate

Clamp

Screw Throttle

Holes"A" Cable

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a lirnitercap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The limitar cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. Ifthe

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, taming idle mixture valve In

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Turning the idle mixture valve out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a dcher fuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve

and the seat in carburetor may result if

screw is-turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING

• Air cleaner assembly must be assem-

bled to the carburetor when maldng car-

buretor adjustments.

• Be sure the throttle control cable is

acljustedproperly (see above).

:INAL 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.

IdleSpeed Throltle

Screw Lever

Um_r

• Move throttle control lever to slow posi-

tion. With finger, rotate and hold throttle

lever against idle speed screw. Turn idle

speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

• Move throttle control lever to slow posi-

tion. With finger, rotate and hold throttle

lever against idle speed screw. Turn idle

speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

• While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, rum idle mixture valve

full travel clockwise then counterclock-

wise until engine runs rough. Turn valve

to a point midway between those two

positions. Release throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

tum idle mixture valve out (counter-

clockwise) 1/8 tum. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop isfactory adjusted. Do

not adjust--damage may result.

IMPORTANT:. Never tamper with the

engine govemor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed, overapeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous, if you think the

engine-govemed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center, which has proper equip-

ment to make any necessary adjustments.

Immed_tehj preparey_ tractorforstor-

ageat the endoftheseasonor ifthe trac-

tor willnotbe usedfor 30 daysor more.

ACAUTION: Never storethetractorwith

_hasolineinthe tankinsidea building

ere fumesmay reachan openflame or

spark.Allowthe engineto coolbefore

storinginanyenclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mowerfromtractorforwinter

storage.Thiswillallowyoutoclean if thor-

oughly.Removeall dirt,grease,leaves,

etc. Storein a clean,dryarea.

• Clean entiretractor(See "CLEANING"

inthe Maintenancesection ofthis man-

Ual).

• Inspectand replacebelts,ifnecessary

(See beltreplacementinstructionsinthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionofthis

manual).

• Lubricateas showninthe Maintenance

sectionofthismanual.

• Besure thatall nuts,boltsand screws

are securelyfastened.Inspectmoving

partsfor damage,breakageand wear.

Replaceifnecessary.

• Touchup all rustedorchipped.paintsur-

faces;sandlightlybeforepainting.

BATTERY

* Fullychargethe batteryforstorage.

Aftera periodoftime instorage,battery

may requirerecharging.

• To helppreventcorros=onand power

leakageduringlongperiodsofstorage,

batterycablesshouldbe disconnected

andbatteryelsened thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERYAND TERMI-

NALS"inthe Maintenancesectionof

this manual).

• Aftercleaning,leavec_blesdisconnect*

ed andplace cableswheretheycannot

come:in-contactwithbatteryterminals.

• If batteryisremovedfrom tractorfor

storage,do notstorebattepjdirectly on

concreteordampsurfaces.

FUELSYSTEM

IMPORTANT:Itis importanttoprevent

gumdepositsfromforminginessential

fuel systemports suchas carburetor,fuel

filler,fuelhose,ortankduringstorage.

Also,experienceindicatesthatalcohol

blendedfuels(calledgacoholor using

ethanolormethanol)canattract moisture

whichleadstoseparationandformation of

acidsduringstorage.Acidicgascandam-

agethefuelsystemofan enginewhilein

storage.

Drainthefuel tank.

Startthe engineand letif rununtilthe

_fuel lines areempty.

andcarburetor

Neveruseengineor carburetorcleaner

productsin thefueltankor permanent

damagemayoccur.

• Usefreshfuel nextseason.

NOTE: Fuelstabi_zeris an acceptable

alternative inminimizingtheformationof

fuel gumdepositsdudngstorage.Add sta-

bilizertogasolineinfuel tank orstorage

container.A_aye fol|owthe mix ratio

foundon stabilizercontainer.Runengine

at least10 minutesafter addingstabllizer

toallowthestabilizertoreachthe carbure-

tor.Donotdrainthe_as tankand carbure-

torif usingfuel stabihzer.

ENGINE OIL

Drainoil(withenginewa=rrn_and replace

withcleanengineell. (See ENGINE"in

the Maintenancesectionofthismanual).

CYLINDER(S)

Removesparkplug(s).

Pourone ounceofoilthroughspark

plug hole(s)intocylinder(s).

•Tum ignitionkeyto=START"position for

a few seconds todistributeoil.

• Replacewithnewsparkplug(s).

OTHER

• Donotstoregasolinefrom oneseason

toanother.

• Replaceyourgasolinecanifitstartsto

rust.Rustand/ordirtinyourgasoline

willcauseproblems.

• II possible, store yourtractorindoors

andcoveritto giveprotectionfromdust

anddirL

• Coveryourtractorwitha suitablepro-

tac_vecoverthatdoesnotretainmdis-

lure.Do notuseplastic.Plasticcannot

breathe,which allowscondensationto

formandcauseyourtractorto rust.

IMPORTANT: Nevercovertractorwhile

engineand exhaustareasarestillwarm.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to stad

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicks but

will not start

CHART

CAUSE •

• Out of fuel.

• Engine not "CHOKED"

repel.

• _ngine flooded.

i Badsparkplug.

Dirtyair filter.

Dirtyfuel filter,

Waterinfuel.

• Loose or damaged widng.

Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

• Enginevalvesoutof

adjustment.

• Dirty air filter.

Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or didy fuel.

• Loose or damaged widng.

Carburetor out of adjust-

ment,

• Enginevalvesoutof

adjustment.

• ClutcWbmke pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutch is

engaged.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery termi-

nals,

Loose or damaged widng.

Faulty ignitionswitch,

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switch(ea).

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery termi-

nals.

" Loose or damaged widng.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

CORRECTION

• Fillfuel tank.

• Sea "TO START ENGINE"in

Operationsection.

• Waltseveral minutes before

attemptingtostart.

• Replace sparkplug.

Clean/re)laceair filter.

: Replace fuelfilter.

Drainfuel tankandcarbure-

tor,refilltank withfresh

gasolineand replacefuelfil-

tar.

• Checkallwidng.

See "ToAdjustCarburetor"

in ServiceandAdjustments

section.

• Contactanauthorizedser-

vicecenter.

• Clean/replace air filter.

-..Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

• Check all widng.

See "ToAdjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

• Depreseclutch/brakepedal.

• Disengage attachment

clutch.

Recharge or replace battery,

Replace fuse.

Clean battery terminals.

: Check all wiring.

ChecPJreplace ignltion

switch.

• Chack/replace solenoid or

starter

• Contact an authodzed ser

vice center.

• Rechargeor replacebattery.

• Cleanbatteryterminals.

• Check all wiring.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Lossofpower • Cuffingtoo much

grassJtoofast.

Throttlein"CHOKE"poai-

tioo.

Excessive vibration

Enginecontinuesto

runwhenoperator

leavesseatwithat

tachrnantclutch

engaged

Poorcut- uneven

Mowerbladeswill

notrotate

• Build-upofgrass,leaves

andtrashundermower.

: Dirtyairfilter.

Lowoillevel/dirtyoil.

• Faultysparkplug.

• Dirtyfuelfilter.

• Staleordirtyfuel.

• Water infuel.

• Sparkplugwire loose.

• Dirtyen,_gineair

screer,mns.

• Dirty/cloggedmuffler.

Looseor damagedwiring.

Carburetoroutofadjust-

ment.

• Enginevalvesoutof

adjustment.

• Wom, bentor looseblade.

• Bentblademandrel.

• Loose/damagedpart(s).

• Faultyoparator-safety

presencecontrolsystem.

• Worn,bent or looseblade.

• Mowerdecknotlevel.

• Buildupofgrass,leaves,

and trashundermower.

• Bent blademandrel.

• Cloggedmowerdeckvent

holesfrombuildupof

grass,leaves,and trash

aroundmandrels.

I. Obstructioninclutch

!• mechanism.

Worn/damagedmower

drivebell

• Frozanidlerpulley.

• Frozenblademandrel.

CORRECTION

• Setin "HigherCut"pcei-

tion/reducespeed.

• Adjustthrottlecontrol.

• Cleanundersideofmower

housing.

i Clesn/m..placeair filter.

Checkodlevel/changeoil.

Cleanand regapor change

sparkplug.

; Replacefuelfilter.

Drainfuel tankand refillwith

freshgasoline.

• Drainfuel tank andcarbure-

tor,refilltankwithfreshgaso-

lineand replacefuel filter.

• Connectandtightenspark

plugwire.

• Cleanengineair screen/fins.

i Clean/replace muffler.

Check all wiring.

See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

• Replaceblade._ghten blade

boll

• Replaceblademandrel.

• "13ghtenloosepart(s).

Replacedamagedpads.

• Checkwidng,switchesand

connections.Ifnot

corrected, contactan autho-

rizedservicecenter.

• ReplaceI_lade."Rghtanblade

bolt.

• Levelmowerdeck.

• Cleanundersideofmower

housing.

• Replaceblade rnandrel.

Cleanaroundmandrelsto

openventholes.

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Replace idler pulley.

Replace blade mandrel.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSEPROBLEM

Poorgrassdis-

charge

• Enginespeedtooslow.

• Travelspeedtoofest.

• Wet grass.

* Mower deck not level.

• Low/uneven tire air pres-

sure.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades improperly

installed.

• Improper blades used.

• Cloggedmowerdeckvent

holesfrombuildupof

grass,leaves,andtrash

aroundmandrels.

CORRECTION

• Placethrottlecontrolin

"FAST"position.

* Shifttoslowerspeed.

Allew,grasstodrybefore

mowmg.

• Level mowerdeck.

• Checktiresfor properair

res_3ure.

_ace/sharpen blade.

Tightenbladebolt.

Cleanundersideofmower

housing,

• Replacemowerddvebelt.

Reinstallbladessharpedge

down.

• Replacewithbladeslistedin

thismanual.

• Cleanaround mandrelsto

openventholes.

Headlight(s) not • Switch is"OFF'. * Tum switch "ON'.

woddng (if so • 3ulb(s) burned out. * Replace bulb(s).

equipped) • :auity lightswitch. _ Check/replace light switch.

• .oose or damaged widng. Check widng andconnections.

• Blown fuse. • Replace fuse.

Battery will not Bad battery cell(s). Replace battery.

charge ,*

Poor cable connections. Check/clean all connections.

_ Fau.ltyregulator (if so i• Replace regulator.

equippeo).

Faulty altemator. • Replace alternator.

Engine "backfires" * Engine throttle control not • Move throttlecontrol to

when tuming set at "SLOW" "SLOW" position and allow

engine "OFF" position for 30 seconds to idle for 30 seconds before

before stopping engine, stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613

BATTERY

RED

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

r_< )G LI

HEADLIGHTS

IGNITIONswrrcH

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE UGHTS ARE NOT

CONNEC'I1ED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE UGHTS _ 0 /-}

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

SPEEDED UP, THE UGHTS CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270613

ELECTRICAL

+l .

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

144925 Bakery 12 VOLT 25 AMP

74760412 Boll Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4

156417 Case BatteP/

153664 Switch, Intedock Push-kl

STD551125 Washer Lock 1/4

73350400 Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 uric

147430 Harness Asm Ught W/4152j

4152J Bulb Light #1156

4799,1 Cable Banefy 6 Ga 11" red

146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red

108824X Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green

73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black

121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray

140301 Switch Ign 4 Pos

124211X Nut IgnNon

141226 Cover Sw Key BJk1 25 Text SLT

109310X Key Ign Molded Craftsman

156442 Harness Ign Man CI Am Hm 97

71110408 Bolt B_ Fm Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

131563 Cover Tem,Jnal Red

145673 Solenoid

73640400 Nut Keps Blk Hex 1/4-20 Uric

121433X Ammeter Rec_ngular 6 Amp

141940 Protection Wire Loop

140422 Harness Er_e B&S 14 OHV

NOTE: AI compone__rne_,_s giveinU.S.

1Inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.270613

CHASSISANDENCLOSURES

14 11 115_

TRACTOR " - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 160393 Chassis h._emUy

2 140356 Drawt_"

3 17490612 Screw. 131d,Roll 3/8-16 x 3/4

4 STD551025 Washer" 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

5 155272 Bumper Hood/De._

6 155924X012 Saddle

8 155138 Clip Retairmr SlJde-Oo

9 161935X013 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4

11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH.

12 145660 Clip "nnnerman Grille PA.

13 135354X010 Panel, Asm. SLKSCR Dash R.H.

14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

15 74180512 Screw. Machine, Truss Hea_ 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4

16 STD541431 Nut

17 144983)(558 Hood Assembly

18 126938X Bumper Hood

24 STD523710 Bolt

25 19131312 Washer 13132 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

26 STD541437 Nut

28 145135X558 Grille wiClip_;MS-558

29 155217X599 Lens, Gdlle

30 157584X535 Fender

31 136619 Bracket, Fender Support

33 145244X558 Footrest, Lit.

34 145243X558 Footrest, I_H.

35 STD533707 Bo_t

37 1749(_ Screw Tl_lrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

38 139886 Pivut Bracket Assemb_, LH.

39 139887 Pi_Ot Bracket Assembly, R.H.

51 73800400 Nut Lock w/lnsert 114-20 UNC

52 19091416 Washm" 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ge.

53 145201 Bracket Gdle Pfcko_ LH

54 161464 Scow Hex WSHD 8-18 x 7/8

55 14520_ Bracket Gdlle Picboff P_H

57 STD522507 Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75

140 158419 Brackst Flont Su_

145 156524 Rod Pi_ot C_

- - s479J Plug, Button

NO'rF_: AI _ drnenslo_ giveinU.S.

1klCh= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.270613

GROUNDDRIVE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

.... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 48 154407 Belk:mnk Clut.ch Grn Dry Stl

Peedess Model 206-508B 49 123205X Retaber BOlt Slyle Sp_

146682 Sp_ Retain Brake T/a 2]nc 50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3_-16un¢ x 1.1/2

123666X Pultay T_ 18/20" tires 51 $1I)541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

12000028 Ring Retainer # 5106-62 52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18

121520X Strap Torque 3ODngrees 53 105710X Link Clutch 7 66

17490512 Screw "n_lrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 TYT 54 2751R Clip fuel Line 13/32 M_g. Hole

162240 Bracket Saddle Shift Tia 55 105709X Spdng Return Clutch 6 75

131679 Rod Shf Sdl Ly/YT Str BIk Zinc 56 STD523712 Bolt Rn Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1-1/4

$10561210 Pin Coner 1/8 x I Cad 57 130801 V-Belt Gd Ddve

10o"701X Washer Plata Shf 388 Sq Hole 58 127274X Keeper BO_ RH LT Pntizinc 169

19151216 Washer 15/32 x 5/4 x 169a 59 140312 Keeper Belt Cetltempan

74550412 Bolt 1/4-28unf Gr8 W/Patch 61 17490612 Screw Thdrd 3/6-16 x 3/4 Ty-tt

STD551125 Washer Lock f'Iw Helical 1/4 62 8883R Cover Pedal Btk Round

STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 63 140186 Pulley Eng CI Mech 38° LT/YT

STD541437 NUt Lock Hex W/Ins. 3/6-16 Uric 64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7116-3O x 4 Gr 5

1Q6933X Knob Rd 1/2-13 PtstcThds BIk 65 STD551143 Washe¢ Lock Hvy Hid Spr 7/16

130804 Rod _.e BIk Zinc 26 840 66 154778 Keeper Belt Engine

STD541237 NUt Hex Jam 3i8-16 Unc 70 134683 Guide Belt Mowe¢ Ddve RH

106888X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 72 19132012 Washer 13/32 x 1.1/4 x 12 Ga

STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga 74 137057 SpacerAxta

ST0561210 PinCottarli8x5/4Cad 75 121749X Washer25/32.x1 l/4x16Ga

145204 Rod Brake Parking Lt/Yt 76 S'1D581075 F-dng #5133-75

12423OX C_o Brake P_ddng Red 77 123583X Key Square 2 O x 1845/1865

130807 Bracket M_ Transaxle 78 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 169a

127275X Keeper Salt LH LT 14 Ga 79 _8M Key WoodnJff #9 3/16 x 3,'4

STD523107 Bolt Flex lid 5/16-18unc x 5/4 96 4497H Retainer Spring 1"

155071 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 112 19091210 Washer 9/32 x 5/4 x 10 Ga

120183X Beadng Nylon BIk 629 Id 113 127285)( Strap Torque LH LT

STD551062 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 16 Ga 116 72110610 Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/6-16 x 1.25

$1_571810 Pin _ 3/16 x 1" 145 74490540 Bnd Hex FLGHD 5/16-18Gr.5

123674X Pulley Idler Ftat 148 159103 Spacer

STD523727 Bo;tRn Hex 3i6-1f_unc x 2-3/4 149 122G52X Spacer Retainer pM Mower

4470J Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp 150 150935 Bushing Nylon Collernd

154777 Keeper Belt Idtar 151 19133210 Washer 13i32 x2 x 10 Ga

19131312 Washer 13/3€)x 13/16 x 12 Ga NOTE: AUcomponent dimensions give in U.S

127783 Pulley Idler V Groove Ptast_ inches I inch =25.4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER917.270613

STEERINGASSEMBLY

c-----e.°.,-°°. ,

• -. i J .-/

~.~....°-

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139788 Steering Whe_

2 154427 Front Axle Assembly

3 156483 Splndle Assembly, LH.

4 157473 Sp_dle Assembly, R.H.

5 6266H Beadng, Race, Thn_ Hardened

6 121748)( Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

7 19272016 Washer 27/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

8 12000029 Ring, KUp

9 3366R Buadng, Steedng Column

10 156438 _ Drag

11 STD551137 Washer, Lock

13 154779 Spacer, Beadng, Front Axle

15 73901000 Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-11 UNC

17 156546 Shaft Assembly, Steedng

18 57079 _sher, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

19 124035X Support, Shelf

20 126684X Washer, Shim 114 x 5/8 x .062

22 71200410 Screw Hex Sockut 1/4-20 x 5/8

23 127501 Pittman Shaft Assembly

25 154406 Bracket, Steedng

26 126847X Bushing, Unk, Drag

27 136874 Gear, Sector

28 19131416 Washer 15/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

29 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4

30 STD561210 Pin

32 130465 Rod, "i'w

36 155099 BustCng, Steedng

37 152927 Screw "l'r #10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange

38 139769 Cap Wheel Steer OPp Blk

39 19133806 Washer 13t32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Gauge

40 STD541537 Gdpco Nut

41 100"/11L Adaptor, Steering W11eel

42 145054 Boot, Steeflng Dash PA. Mtl l_k

43 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

44 153720 Extension Steedng Non-Adjust

46 121232X Cap, Spin_e

47 6855M Fitting, Grease

51 S'1_541431 Nut Lock Hx W_lns 5PI6-18 UNC

54 STD523112 Bolt Fin Flex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

62 156594 Kit,SteeJ',ngAssent_y,,Se_:e

63 74780616 BORFin Hex 3/6-16 uric. x I Gr. 5

65 154780 " Splicer ._de

66 154404 Beadng Arrn Pl_rnan

67 74781044 Bolt Fin Hax 5/8-11 unc x 2-3/4

68 154429 Brace AxJe

NOTE:

_ connpone.tdmens_ g_n _nU.S.k_s

I Inch = 25.4 ran1

ENGINE

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162157 Control "rhrot/Ch Lh

2 17720410 Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20x5/8 T

3 ........ Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model 28U707.1174-E1

4 137352 Muifler Exhaust B&S Lt

13 165291 Gasket 1 313 Id T_ Plated

14 13280324 Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3"

15 132003(]0 L=lbowStd 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

16 STD551237 Washer Lock ExLTooth 3/8

23 159880 Shield Brown]ng/Debds Guard

29 137180 Arrestor Spark

31 1092QP.X Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr

32 158990 Cap Asnt Fuel Sears Ventod

33 123487X Clamp Hose BIk

35 174_9G512 Screw, "l_rol 5/16-18 x 3/4 Tyt

37 137040 I.k_ Fuel 20"

38 ...... Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

40 124G28X Bushing Snap Nyt BIk Fuel Une

44 17490412 Screw Hexwsh "nldrol 1/4-20x3/4

46 19091416 Washe_ 9/32 X 7/8 X 16ga

62 STD551131 Washer"Lock Hvy Hlel Spr 5116

72 71070512 Screw He}did Cap 5116-18x3/4

78 17490620 Screw "gldrol 3/8-16x1-1/4 Tytt

81 128861 Nut Flange 114-20 Starter Nut

NO'rE:NI componentdlrner_.aionsgivenInU.S. _hes

1_lch= 25,4 mm

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SEATASSEMBLY

KEY . PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 140122 Seat 3350 BII_H( C_ 12 121246X Br'dck_ pnt Moun1_g Sv,4tch

2 140551 Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyt 50 Id

3 STD523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3_-16unc X 1 14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2

4 19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 15 134300 Spac_ Split28 X 96 Zinc

5 145006 Clip Push In H_ged 16 121250X Spdng Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt

6 STD541437 Nut Hex Loc_ w_lns3/8-16 Uric 17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge F)g Gc5 _Jnc

7 124181X Sprf_ Seat Cp_l 2 250 BIk Z] 21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Ur_-2A

8 17490616 Screw "nldfo_3/8-16 X 1Ty-tl 22 _1431 Nut Hex Lod_w/Ins 5/16-18

9 19131614 V_;ler 13,3Q X 1X 14 Ga 24 19171912 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.

10 1559_ Pan Pnt Seat (bH<) 25 127018X BottShould_ 5/16-18 X 62

11 120068_ Knob Seat lJ2-13 I.k_ BIk NO'I_: An component dimensions given in U.S, Inch-

es1 Inch = 25A mm

DECALS

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.

2 165388 Decal, Engine PIp 12 49(X)J

3 163200 Decal. Hood Rh Craftsman 13 146046

4 163202 Decal, Hood Lh Craftsman 15 16(_6

6 133644 Decal, Malnt Customer Sears 16 156867

Dora 18 163203

7 163250 Decal, Pane{ Side

5 163209 Decal, Fender Sd Wht 6/42" -- 138311

9 163204 Decal, Fender Craftsman Wht -- 157199

10 149516 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng - - 165430

11 156439 Decal, Fender Dan. Sears E/S -- 165431

DESCRIPTION

Dec=,Outd_rakeEng

Decal, VJoelt Dr Sch Tractor

Decal, Mower Drive Schenlst_

Decal, Oper Sdl P/L Gear Dr

Decal, Mower EZ3 Mulcl_r,g

Sears

Decat, Lift Handle

Pad. Foolrest Rbr Sq Gen. 9"I.

Manual,Owner's(F_ng_)

ManuaJ,Owner's(Spa_sh)

WHEELS & TIRES

o_ s,a

4,10

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 591g_ Cap Value Tim

2 6513_ Stem Value

3 101_22X Ttre F Ts 15 X 6 0.6 Service

4 59904 Tube Inner Flont #35060

5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6"flo_ Whh Sen/ice

6 278H F_ngGrease

7 S040H Beade0Range

8 106106X427 Rim Asrn 8"rear White Se_k:e

9 10626_ Tire R TO16x9 5-8 SetV,ce

10 7152J Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 _

11 104757X CapAxle I_ 1 50 X 1 00

-- 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

Allc_nponentdime_._ givenInU.S. Inches

1 klch.=25.4 mm

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UFT ASSEMBLY

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY : PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 15946O Washer Asm Inner Spdng W/Rur_er

2 159471 Shah Asm. Lilt

3 105767X _ Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #513_62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21Ga.

6 120183X Beadng Nylong

7 125631X Grip Handle Ruled

8 122365X Button Plunger Read

11 139865 Ul_ Asm I.JftLH.

12 139866 Unk Asm I.ift R,H.

13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng

15 127218 Unk Frc_t

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Ur_

17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc

18 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1/2-13 Uric

19 139868 Arm ,_Jspension Mower

20 163552 Rel_ef Sprig

31 1403_ Bear_g,PvLLi_ SphedcaJ

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: Allcomponerd dimensions _ In U.S. blches

1 blch= 25A mm

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MOWER DECK

L 43

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

I 164961

2 STD533107

"3 138017

4 138440

5 STD624008

6 13O832

8 85O857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 134149

12 129895

13 137645

14 128774

15 110485X

16 140329

17 72110610

18 STD533106

19 132827

20 159770

21 STD541431

22 134753

23 131267

24 105304X

25 123713X

26 110452X

27 130968

28 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 153535

33 137266

34 STD533717

35 133835

36 131494

3? STD551(_'/

40 STD541437

41 133551

43 140083

44 140088

45 STD624003

46 137729

48 133944

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

MowerHousing 49 155066 RollerAssembly,CamFollower

Boft 50 131340 Bo_t,Should_"#10-24Grede5

BracketAssembly,SwayBar,Front 51 STD541410 Locknut

BracketAssembly,SwayBar 52 139e88 Bolt,Shoulder5/16-18 UNC

RetainerSpdng 53 131845 ArmAssembly,Ped,B_ake

Arm,Suspension,Rear 54 133943 Washer'Hardened

Bolt,Hex3/8-24 x 1.25Gr.8 55 t55046 Arrn,Idler

Washer,Lock 56 122Q52X Spacer,Retainer

Washer,Hardened 58 140_86 Spring,TorsionBrakes42"

B1ede,Mulching 59 141043 Guard,Tuv Idler(94)

Beadng,Boll 67 162113 KnobCustomOval

ShaftAssembly,Mandnd,Vented 68 144200 V-Bo,

(Incl.Key Number6) 71 142427 Rod,Clutch.Pdmar/,wi_ Nibs

Housing.Maedml,Vented 72 131870 Spdng,Return

Bearing,Ball,Mandrel 73 127847 Arm,CkJtch,Secondary

Stripper,VentedMowerDeck 74 121748X Washer25/32x 1-5i8x16 Ga.

Bolt,Carriage3/8-16x 2-1/4 75 12000029 Ring,Klip

BOlt,Carrlage5/16-18x 5/8 76 128903 BOlt.Shoulder3/6-16UNC x1.44

Bolt.Shoulder 77 127845 Keeper,Sp_

Bolfle, Vortex 78 160570 Arm,Clutch,Pdmary

Nut,Crownlock5/16-18 UNC 79 127498 Bushing.Large,Brass

StiffenerBracket 80 153701 Spring,MowerClutch

Bracket,Deflector 81 STD541237 Nut,HexJam3/8-16UNC

Cap,Sleeve 82 142028 TrunnionAdj.94

Spdng,Torsion,Deflector 83 120_8X WasherStnterad

Nut, Push 84 156_4 KeeperBeltIdler

Shle_l,Deflector 85 72140620 BoltCarhage3/6-16x2-1/2

Washer11/32x5i8x16Ga. 92 STD541437 Locl<nut,HaxWN,'sh3/8-16UNC

Rod, Hinge 101 136420 Co_r Mulcting42"Black

ScrewThdrolRollingWsh Hd 1(_2 71161010 ScrewTrussHeadPhil10-24x5/8

Washor,Spacer 103 19061216 Washer#10

Pulley,Mandrel 104 10071000 WasherLock#10

Nut,Topleck,Ranged 105 160793 LatchAsmBagger

Bolt 106 2029.1 NutWeld

Fastner,Ch_ Tree 128 153390 Y_sh_r Felt

Pugey,Idler. Flet 132 1913_0_ Washer13_2 x 1-3/8x 3Ga.

Washar13/32 x 13/16x 16Ga. 141 6266H Washer"l_ruet.75x 1.230

Nut.Cm',wCock3/8-16UNC -- 130794 MandrelAssembly(Inc_,desKey

Rod,Pivot,withNits Numbers8-10,12-15, 31 and32)

Rod,Clutch,Secondary,w/N_s -. 164..o63 MowerDeck,Complete(Stddeck-

Guard,Mandrel,LH. orderseparatelymuk:P,er plate

Retainer componenetkey nos.101-106)

Screw,Thd_Roll1/4-20 x5/8 No'InE:AI compone_dimenslensgiveninU.S.Inshes

Washer,Hardened 1k_h = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270613

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODELNUMBER206-508B

706A

TRACTOR -" MODEL NUMBER 917.270613

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-508B

REF PART REF PART

NO. NO, OESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPllON

I 772147 Transa)de Cover 41A 790079 Brake Lever

2 780086A Nea_e Beadng 5/6" 42 790073A Soew 1/4-20 x 1-1/4"

3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 7g_:_85A Screw 1/4_20 x 2-1/4"

4 776395 Cou_h 43 790075 Loc_ut 5/16-24

5 776409 Output Shah 44 790025 Brake Pad Holder

6 778364 ,_our Gear (38 16eth) 45 786066 Spacer

6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 46 786086 Brake Lever Bracket

7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teath) 47 774690 Axle (11-15/16" k_ng)

8 790180 Shift Key 48 774691 Axle (16-1/2" long)

8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 49 778356 Spur Gear {29 teeth)

9 784352 Shift Collar 50 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

10 784378 Shih Rod & Fork 51 778354 Spur Gear (23 teeth)

11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352 Spur Gear (19 teeth)

12 778309 Input Bevel Pin_on(13 teeth) 53 778350 Spur Gear (16 teeth)

13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) (IncL 14) 54 778346 Spur Gear (15 teath)

14 778367 Bevel Pin:on (13 teeth) (Incl. 13) 56 7783.55 Spur Gear (11 teeth)

15 779070 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 57 778337 Spur Geer (13 teeth)

17 786188 Ddve Pin 58 778353 Spur Gear (17 teeth)

18 786102 Spacer 59 778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth)

20 792077 Bell 5/16" dia 60 778349 Spur Gear (24 teeth)

21 792078 Bet Screw 3/8-16 x 3/8" 61 778345 Spur Gear (25 teeth)

22 792079 Spring 65 780190 Washer

25 790073A Screw 114-20 x 1-1/4" 66 776422 Input Shah

25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20 X 1-3/8" 67 776396 Shifter & Brake Shaft

26 792125 Reta_nthgRing 00kgof 2) 69 790170 Rofelutng Ring

27 7S_35 Retaining Ring 70 786187 Spacer .890

28 788040 Retaining Ring 71 78806_ Square Cut R_j

29 780072 Washer 71B 788090 "O" Ring

29A 780160 Washer 76 780090 Washer

29B 780051 Thrust Washer (.762 ID) 77 788078A Inverted Retaining Ring

29(; 780199 AnU-Rotatlon V_Pasher 79 790144 Spring

30 780108 Washer 90 778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13

31 780001 Washer (.056 wide) teeth)

(USE AS NEEDED) 83 7783_ Spur Gear (27 teeth)

31A 780195 Flat _ar, het (.062 wide) 85 790154 O] Fill Ping

32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8' 87 788089 Oil Seal 9/16"

34 780194 Bush_g 150 788090A Liquid Gasket R'rv Silicone

35 780193 Flanged Bushing 157 788088 Oil Seal 3/4"

35A 780197 Ranged Bushing 3/4" 180 730229A Gear Oil 90W90

36 7900_75 Brake Disk 900 794691 Replacement Transaxla

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate

38 799021 Brake Pad _ of 2)

39 786026 Dowel Pin NOTE: A_ component dimensions given in U.S. inches

40 792076A Flet washer 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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BRIGGS & STRAI"rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

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_k"REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAm

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

1026

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BRIGGS & STRAI"rON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

127 138 106987 _ 117 _ _e

51 142

137

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL lOT

27G,

1033 VALVE OVERHAUL Kn"

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BRIGGS&STRA'I'rONENGINE-MODELNUMBER28U707,TYPENUMBER1174-E1

1006

3,58GASKET SET

171 _ 535

445

334

663

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

209

729A

783

615

544

801

8O2

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BRIGGS&STRATrONENGINE-MODELNUMBER28U707,TYPENUMBER1174-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 496412 _Assembly 93 281346 Bushing, Throttle Stmft

2 399265 Bearing, Cyitnd_r 94 496030 Valve, Needle

3 391086 " SeaI, OU 95 94098 *" Scmw, Thrott_

4 494238 Base,_ 96 495800 Scmw, ldtaSpeed

5 4S5858 Head, Cylinder 104 231789 " Pin FIoatHInge

7 273280 *" Gasket, CyitnderHead 105 231855 " ValveRoat

8 495735 Breather.AJZSemb_ 106 231854 "Scat, inlelVal_e

9 27803 * Gasket, ValveCover 108 224558 Valve, C;loke(Lmt153)

10 94621 Screw, Seres I08A 224540 Valve, Choke (Lint 154)

11 281246 TuUe, Bmather 11_1 262715 SpringChoke(Lmt155)

12 271916 * Gasket. Cra_ Cover, .015" 117 23Ql18 ** Jet.NeedtaVelve(Std,)

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

271996 " Gasket. Cmnkcase Cover, .009" 121 499233 CarburetorOverhaulK]t

13 94728 Screw, Cyf_ Head 123 94913 Screw, Elbow Moun6ng

15 94239 Plug, Oil Drain 125 499153 CarburetorAssembly

16 488971 Crankshaft 127 -- - _ Plug, Welch (Sold in Kit Only)

94196 Trning Gear Key 130 224539 Valve, lllroltle

20 291675 * Seal, Oil 131 494379 Shaft and Lever, "/TzrotUe

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

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

_, Magneto 138 281164 .... Washer.Bowl

24 222696 Key, _ 141 485097 Choke, Shaft 10t (CCloke-A-

25 495860 PIstonAssembly, Standard Size Marc)

495977 Piston Aseamb4y, .010" 141A 485931 Choke, Shaft }Qt (Choke-A.

Oversize Marc)

495978 PistonAssemb/y, 020" 142 232117 °* NozzJe, Carburetor

Oversize 146 94196 Key, T_ Guar

495979 PIstorl AssendY_, ,030" 164 214047 Elbow, Cad0uretor

Ovemlze 166 94555 Stud, RockerArm

26 495854 RlngSet, Piston, StondardSIze 171 281051 Nut, AirCleanerMou_Ewlg

495852 R_g Set, Piston, .010" Ovemize 186 4_496 Connector, Hose

4_5851 Ring Set, Piston, .020" Oversize 187 2_099 Line, Fuel {Cut to Suit)

4_B55 Ring Set, Piston, .0_0" Oversize 188 94627 Screw, Serns

27 263129 Lock, Piston Pin 192 492160 ScrewAssembly, RockerArm

28 498319 Pin Assy., Piston, Standard Size 201 2_767 Unk, Governor

498320 Pin Ass,/., Ph;ton, .005" 2(;9 260685 Spdng, Governor

Oversize 216 262766 Unk, Choke

29 494504 RodAsserndly, Connecting 219 490815 Gear, Governor

495490 Rod Assembly, CoNlecit_, 222 485611 Plate, Governor Contrel

.020" Undersize Crankpin Bore 224 94905 Screw, Scms, Air Cleaner

32 94695 Screw, Hex Washer Head, 225 4S5157 Crank, Governor

1.57/64

32A 94648 - Screw, H_< Washer Head, 1- 227 493935 Lever Assembly, Governor

5/8 230 94742 V_zshar, Governer Cra_k

33 495856 Valve, Exhaust - 232 262785 Sprig, Governor Unlk

34 4S5857 Valve. Intake 238 262836 Cap. Valve

35 262811 Spring, Valve 240 394358 Rlter, Fuel (in Fuel Line)

37 224502 Guard, _ 265 221535 Clamp, Ca_ng

40 224641 Retainer, Valve Spring 284 94704 Screw, Hex Head

45 262411 Tappet, Valve Included in Gasket Set (4959_)

46 496884 Gear, Cam incinded in Carburetor I_ (499233)

51 272465 .... Gasket, Cad_Jmt_ "* Included in bo_ Gasket Set (495993) and

(Carburetor to E]lx)w) Valve Oved'mul IQt (495992)

52 272569 "* Gasket, Car_tof *°" Included in Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor

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

53 94637 Stud, Cad_xetor Moun_ng (494385)

75 225136 Washer, Spring

78 94_ Screw, PanHeed NOTE: AqcomponentdmenslonsgiveninU.S. inches

87 491323 *SeaI, GovemorShaft 1 ir_h=25.4mm

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER1174-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

294 810068 Screw, Set 757 213996 LIrlk, Countew,,elg_

304 496280 Housing, Blower 758 399891 Counte;welglztAseambly

305 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, 759 298909 P_, Countew_ight

Blower Housing Mounting 761 94593 Screw, Counlem.elght

_6 225020 Shield, Cyfinder 783 280104 Gear, Starter

307 94930 Screw, Cylinder Shield 801 394856 Ce4), Drive

309 497595 Motor, StaRer 80_ 497605 Cap, End

310 497602 Bolt, "r;lru 803 497604 Housing, Slarter

311 497608 BmshSet 842 270920 *Seal, OltFllterCep

333 495859 Armature, Magneto 847 496415 Fill Group, Oil

334 94731 SCreW,Seres, Armature 851 224110 Ton'nlnal, Igni_ea Cable

Mounting 868 494435 "" SealAssembly, Valve

337 491055 Plug, Spade 868A 272610 *- Gasket, Valve

346 83705 Screw, He)( Head 871 262835 Bushing. Guide (intake &

356 497708 Wire A,ssem_ Exhaust)

358 495993 GasketSet 872 281361 Cover, AirClean_

363 19203 Puller, F_I 875 495862 Bndy, AirCleaner

383 89_38 Wrench, Spark Plug 877 393456 Diode and Connector Assembly

423 94903 Screw, Seres 947 497672

445 493909 Cartddge, AirCieaner 965 94010 Nut, Hex

467 493903 Knob, Air Cleaner 975 495933 BovAAssembly, Carbureto_

468 494439 Screen. Flush Rotaltng 977 494385 Cadouretor Gasket Set

474 393474 Stator.Altemator 987 281166 -SeaI, Thro_eShaft

482 93621 Screw, Seres 1005 281400 Fan, Fly.neat

503 806000 Strap, Starter 1006 224413 Retainer, Fan

510 497606 Drive, Starter 1019 496758 Lab_ Kit

523 495230 Cap and Dipsilck, Oil F_er 1022 272475 "* Gasket, Cover

524 281370 * Seal, FigerTube 1023 224552 Cover, R0ckerAml

525 496113 Tu/oe, Oil Filler 1026 494432 Rod, _ Iniake

535 272403 Element, Filter 495136 Rod, Push, Exhaust

537 281106 " O-Ring, AIrCieaner 1029 224554 Arm, Rocker

544 497603 Armature, Starter 1033 495992 ValveOved_ullQt

552 491986 Bushing, Governor Crank 1034 495248 Guide Assembly, Push Rod

562 94907 Bo_ Carfiagn 1036 499364 Label _. En-_._dons

592 231978 Nut, Hex 1044 94673 Screw, I-lex Head

601 93053 Clamp, Fuel Pipe 1054 270723 Tie, Cable

614 93306 Pin, Cotter 1058 272623 Man_Owear's

615 263080 Retainer 1090 407607 Retalne¢, Brush

618 262803 Spdng, Choke Return 1091 281364 Cap,

634 494453 " SeaI, SpdngAssy. 25OO 28N707-10_6 Rep_aceme_Eng_e

634A 494455 "*SeaI, SprklgAssy. ---- 496050 Relgklcerc_ShOlllJ_od(

635 28O672- Boot, Spark Plug

646 224546 Bmce, AIrCleaner RPMSetgngs: Low:16S0-1850,1-11gh:3200-3400

657 94906 Screw, Seres . * IncludndlnGask_Se((_)

663 94620 Screw, Self.Tapping " Included In Carburetor I_ (499233)

718 230192 pin, Dowel -" inckJdnd in both Gasket Set (495993) ead

726 3S9676 Gear, Ring Valve Overhaul _ (495992)

(Includes Mounting Hardware) "-- Included in Gasket Set (495993), Cafouret0r

727 49Q_2.4 C_r, Starter W-ut(499233) and Carburetor Gasket Set

728 94851 Screw, Ton_ (494385)

729 281390 CBp, Wire

729A 225170 Retainm',Wim NOTE: AlcompaeantdlmenslonsglveninU.S, Inchea

741 262932 Gear, Timing 1 Inch = 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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

greater than 15"),never across the face. Make turns _radu-

ally to prevent tipping or loss ofcontrol. Exercise axtrame

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For the repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-60o-3ss-7278)

Para ordenar pJezas con entrega a

domicilio- 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hoursa day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the locationof a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hoursa 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

Whenrequestingserviceorordering

parts,alwaysprovidethefollowing

information:

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