Craftsman 917252700 lawn tractor User Manual

SFJAR8

NUMBER 917.252700

OWNER'S MANUAL

=Assembly

• Operation

• Customer Responsibilities

• Service and Adjustments

®Repair Parts

Convertible

CAUTION: Read and follow all safety rules and instructions before operating this equipment.

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE HOT LINE, CALL THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800_659-5917

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SAFETY RULES

A Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers A

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°

L GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruction'sin 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_

° Besure the area isclear of otherpeople before mowing, Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.,

• Never carry passengers°

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary° Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

° Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point

it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

', Stow down before turning°

• Never leave a running machine unattended° Always turn 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°

I!. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and

tipover accidents, which can result in severe injury ordeath.

All slopes require extra caution, If you cannot back up the

slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not mow ito

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across_

° Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine.. Tall grass can hide obstacles.,

° Use slow speed.. Choose a low gear so that you will not have

to stop or shift while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights 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 slowand 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 turnon slopes unlessnecessary, and then,turnslowly

and gradually downhill, if possible.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments,. The

mower coutd suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge

of a cliffor ditch, or if an edge caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass,. Reduced traction could cause

sliding°

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by puttingyour foot on the

ground,

° Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

IIi. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

presence of .children° Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity° Never assume that

children will remain where you last saw them.,

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful

care of another responsible adult,.

° Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area°

• Before and when backing, look behind and down for small

children.

• Never carry children.. They may fall off and be seriously

injured or interfere with safe machine operation.

° Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind comers, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SERVICE

• Use extra care inhandling 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 regularly,.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-upo

Clean oil or fuel spillage° Allow machine to cool before

storing,.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running_

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when nec-

essary..

• 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..

A Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED,

CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug

A wlreand placewire wherelt cannot contact

spark plug in order to prevent accidental

starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs.

A WARNING A .........

The engine exhaust from this product con-

tains chemicals known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS on your' purchase of a Sears

Tractor° It has been designed, engineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance..

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service CentedDepartment+ 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 unit properly,,

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

_ODEL

_IUMBER 917°252700

3ER1AL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERfAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

)RODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

-tORSEPOWER: 18.0

GASOLINE CAPACITY 3+5GALLONS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

OIL TYPE (API-SFISG): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W+30 (below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: Wi FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RV17YC

(GAP: ,,025")

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: °003" - +006"

EXHAUST: B13" - +016"

GROUND SPEED (MPH): FORWARD:

1st 1+1

2nd 1+5

3rd 23

4th 3.5

5th 4.5

6th 5.7

REVERSE: 1.8

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING SYSTEM: 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 30-35 FT..LBS

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

uct,. Contact your nearest Sears store for details,,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

, Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and

using your tractor.

° Follow the instructions under "Customer' Responsibili-

ties" and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.,

WARNING: This tractor is equipped with an internal

combustion engine and should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-coy+

ered tand 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/

Department (See REPAIR PARTS section ofthis rnanual),.

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 duringnormal use, such as blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc..

• Tire replacement or repair caused by puncturesfrom 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 instructionscontained 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 STILL BE 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 ether rightswhich may vary from state to state,.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... 3, 15=18

WARRANT'/ ........................ :......................... .;............... 3

TRACTOR ACCESSORIES .......................................... 5

ASSEMBLY ............................................................... 7-9

OPERATION .......................................................... 10-14

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................... 15

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ........................... 19_23

STORAGE ................................................................... 24

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................... 25_26

REPAIR PARTS _ TRACTOR ................................ 28_45

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 46m51

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ............... BACK COVER

INDEX

Accessories.................................................................5

Adjustments;

Brake .........................................................21

Carburetor .............................................23

Mower

Front-To-Back ......................................20

Side-To-Side ..............................20

Throttle Control Cable ................... 23

Air Filter, Engine .........................................17

Air Screen, Engine ...........................................18

Assembly ....................................................7-9

Battery:

Charging ..................................................8

Cleaning ........................................................16

Starting with Weak Battery ............22

Storage ...................................................24

Terminals ..........................................16

Belt:

Motion Drive

Removal/Replacement ................2t

Mower Belt(s)

Removal/Replacement ........... 21

Blade:

Sharpening .............................................16

Replacement ...........................................16

Brake Adjustment .....................................21

Carburetor Adjustment ......................................23

Controls, Tractor ............................................11

Customer Responsibilities ...............15-18

Engine:

Air Fitter ...............................................17

Air Screen ..........................................18

Cooling Fins ......................................18

Engine Oil .....................................13,17

Fuel Filter ..............................................18

Spark Plug(s) ...............................18

Tractor:.

Battery .................................................16

Blade ................................................16

Lubrication Chart ...................................15

Maintenance Schedule ............ 15

Tire Care .....................................8,16,22

Transaxle ..............................................17

Cutting Height, Mower .............................12

Electrical:

Interlocks and Relays ....................22

Schematic ....................................................27

Wiring Diagram .......................................28

Engine:

Air Filter .................................................17

Air Screen ................................................18

Cooling Fins ...............................................18

Oil Change .........................................17

Oil Level ...................................................13

Oil Type ..........................................t3,17

Preparation ..................................... 13

Repair Parts ...............................46-51

Starting..................................................14

Storage .................................................24

Filter.

Air Filter ...............................................17

Fuel .................................................................18

Fuel:

Type ............................................................t3

Storage .......................................................24

Fuse .............................................................................22

Hood Removalflnstallation ..........................22

Leveling Mower Deck ..............................20

Lubrication:

Chart ..................................................................15

Engine ...............................................17

Maintenance Schedule ....................... t5

Mower.

Adjustment, Front-to-Back ..................20

Adjustment, Side-to-Side .....................20

Blade Replacement ...................................16

Blade Sharpening ......................... 16

Cutting Height ............................... 12

Installation ................................................19

Operation ...................................................13

Removal .............................................19

Mowing Tips ..........................................................14

Muffler ...........................................................18

Spark Arrester ........................... 3,36

Oi!:

Cold Weather Conditions ............13,17

Engine ...................................................................17

Storage ........................................... 24

Operation .......................................... 10-14

Operating Mower ....................................................13

Options:

Accessories ....................................... 5

Spark Arrester ............................. 3,36

Parking Brake ................................... 11-12

Parts Bag ............................................................6

Pads, Replacement/Repair ..............28-45

Product Specifications.................................3

Repair Parts ...........................................................28-45

Safely Rules ...........................................................2

Seat ..................................................................................8

Service and Adjustments ........................19-23

Carburetor ..................................................23

Fuse ...................................................................22

Hood Remova!/Installation .................22

Motion Drive Belt

Removal/Replacement ....................21

Mower Belt(s)

Removal/Replacement .............21

Mower Adjustment

Front-to-Back ..............................20

Side-to-Side .................................20

Mower Removal/Installation .......... 19

Tire Care ..................................8,!6,22

Slope Guide Sheet ............................... 55

Spark Plug(s) ........................................ 18

Specifications.....................................................3

Starling the Engine .............................13-14

Steering Wheel .......................................7,22

Stopping the Tractor ...............................12

Storage .................................................................24

Throttle Control Cable Adjustment ...... 23

Tires ................................................................8,16,22

Troubleshooting Chart .................................25-26

Transaxle ................................................................17

" Warranty .........................................................................3

Wiring Diagram ...................................... 28

Wiring Schematic .......................................................27

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ACC RIES AND ATTACHM

These accessories and attachments were available throughmost Sears retail cutletsand service centers when the tractor was purchased+

Most Sears stores can order these items for you when you provide the model number of your tractor+

ENGINE MAINTENANCE

SPARK PLUG BLADES BELTSGAS CAN ENGINEOIL FUEL STABILIZER AIR FILTER

PERFORMANCE

Sears offers a wide variety of attachments that fit your tractor. Many of these are listedbelow with brief explanations of how they can help

you,, This list was current at the time of publication;however, it may change in future years - more attachments may be added, changes

may be made in these attachments, or some may no longer be available or fit your model Contact your nearest Sears store for the

accessories and attachments that are available for your tractor.

Most of these attachments do not require additional hitches or conversion kits (those that do are indicated) and are designed for easy

attaching and detaching+

AERATOR promotes deep root growth for a healthy lawn.. Ta-

pered 2.5-inch steel spikes mounted on 10-inch diameter discs

puncture holes in soil at close intervals to let moisture soak in.

Steel weight tray for increased penetration

BAGGER lets you collect grass clippings and leaves for a

healthier, nearer looking lawn. Two Permanex containers hold

30-gallon plastic bags.

BUMPER protects front end of tractor from damage

CARTS make hauling easy. Variety of sizes available, plus

accessories such as side panel kits, tool caddy, cart cover,

protective mat and dolIy.

CORING AERATOR takes small plugs out of soil to allow mois-

ture and nutrients to reach grass roots. 36-inch swath. 24

hardened steel coring tips+ 150 Ib+capacity weight tray+

EASY OIL DRAIN VALVE makes oil changes easier, faster.

FRONT NOSE ROLLER canters [nfront of mower deck to reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain+.

GANG HITCH lets you tow 2 or3 puiI+behin d attachments at once,

such as sweepers, dethatchers, aerators (not for use with rollers,

carts or other heavy attachments)+

GAUGE WHEELS on both sides of the mower deck reduce

chances of "scalping" on uneven terrain For mower decks not so

equipped

MULCH RAKE/DETHATOHER loosens soil and flips thatch and

matted leaves to lawn surface for easy pickup. Twenty spring line

teeth_ Useful toprepare bare areas for seeding. Available for front

or rear mounting. HIGH PERFORMANCE REEL-ACTION

SPRING TINE DETHATCHER covers 36-inch wide path and

tosses thatch into large hopper. Mounts behind tractor+

MULCHING CLOSE-OUT PLATE KIT, once installed, lets you

mulch, discharge or bag clippings (bagger optional) without

changing bIades_ For models not equipped as 3-in+1 Convertible

mowers+ See "MOWER" in the Repair Parts section of this

manual+

RAMP TOPS AND FEET let you load and unload tractor from a

pickup truck.. Use with 2 x 8 or 2 x 10 lumber..

ROLLER for smoother lawn surface. 36-inch wide, 18-inch

diameter water-tight drum holds up to 390 Ibs, of weight. Rounded

edges prevent harm to turf.. Adjustable scraper automatically

cleans drum.

SNOW BLADE for snow removal only. 14+inch high, 48-inch wide

blade clears 42-inch path when angled left or right+ Raises, lowers

with side lever+ Adjustable skids; replaceable, reversible scraper'

bar. (Use with tire chains and wheel we(ghts and/or rear drawbar

weight.)

SNOWTHROWER has 40-inch swath+ Drum+type auger handles

powdery and wet/heavy snow. Mounts easily with simple pin

arrangement. Discharge chute adjusts from tractor seat. 6-inch

diameter spout discharges snow 10 to 50 feet+ Lift controlled at

tractor seat. (Use with chains and wheel weights and/or rear

drawbar weight)

SPRAYERS use 12-volt DC electric motor that connects to the

tractor' battery or other 12-volt source_ Includes booms for

automatic spraying and hand held wand for spot spraying, Wand

has adjustable spray pattern+ For applying herbicides, insecti-

cides, fungicides and liquid fertilizers+

SPREADEPJSEEBERS make seeding, fertilizing, and weed kill-

ing easy+ Broadcast spreaders are also useful for granular de-

icers and sand.

SWEEPERS let you collect grass clippings and leaves+

TILLER has 5 hp engine and 36+inch swath to prepare seed beds,

cultivate and compost garden residue+ Tiller has its own built-in

lift and depth control system and does NOT require a sleeve hitch.

Fits any lawn, yard or garden tractor. Simply hook up tothe tractor

drawbar and go! Optional accessories convert unit for

dethatching, aerating, hilling...without tools+

TIRE CHAINS are heavy duty; closely spaced extra-large cross

links give smooth ride, outstanding traction+

TRACTOR CAB has heavy duty vinyl fabdc over tubular steel

frame, ABS plastic top; clear plasticwindshield offers 360 degree

visibility+ Hinged metal doors with catch. Keeps operator warm

and dry Remove vinyl sides and windshields for use as sun

protector in summer+ Optional accessories include; tinted/

tempered solid safety glass windshield with hand operated wiper;

12-volt amber caution light for mounting on cab top_

VACS for powerful co![ection of heavy' grass clippings and leaves.

Optional wand attachment to pick up debris in hard-to-reach

places.. VAC/CH1PPER includes a chlpper_shredder_

WEIGHT BRACKET for drawbar for snow removal applications.

Uses (1) 55 Ib. weight.

WHEEL WEIGHTS for rear wheels provide needed traction for

snow remova| or dozing heavy materials

CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

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Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Knob

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga°

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

(2) Weld Nuts #10 _i

(2) Washers 3/16 x 3/4 x !6 Gauge

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4

(2) Washers

9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gao

(2) Hex Nuts 1/4-20

(2) Lock Washers 1/4

Parts packed separately in carton

Steering

Wheel

Manual

Seat

Mulcher

Plate

Video

Cassette

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Parts Bag

Parts bag contents not shown full size

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(2) Shoulder (2) Center-

Bolts lock Nuts

2) Washers 3/8x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Steering

Sleeve

Gauge

_ teering

Wheel

Insert

(2) Keys

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Slope Sheet

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes+

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely° Use

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness..

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier+ Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 7/16" wrenches

(1) 1/2" wrench

(1) 9/16" wrench

Utility knife

When right or feft hand is mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel)_

3/4" Socket w/drive ratchet

Tire pressure gauge

Phillips Screwdriver

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

° Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on all four corners

of carton, and lay panels flato

° Check for any additional loose parts or+cartons and

remove..

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

STEERING WHEEL

....- FLAT WASHER

STEERING

WHEEL

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

+ Remove Iocknut and large flat washer from steering

shaft+

• Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward°

- Slide the steering sleeve over the steering shaft.

o Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide onto adapter+

• Secure steering wheel to steering shaft with Iocknut

and large flat washer previously removed,, Tighten

securely+

. Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

° Remove protective plastic from tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT; CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

INSKtD THAT MAY PUNCTURETtRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Fig. 7)

o 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 backwards off skid.,

° Remove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor+

CONNECT BATTERY (See Fig. 2)

....... ....... Hi :+

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals. Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

° Lift hood to raised position..

• Open terminal access doors, remove terminal protec-

tive caps and discard.,

• 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°

° First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) battery

terminal with hex bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut as shown° Tighten securely.,

o Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) bat-

tery terminal with remaining hex bolt, flat washer, lock

washer and hex nuL Tighten securely+

° Close terminal access doors,.

Use terminal access doors for:

• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware).

= Inspection for corrosion+

° Testing battery+

= Jumping (if required)+

° Periodic charging.

DISCARD

TERMINAL

PROTECTIVE

CAPS

HEX NUT

TERMINAL ,_"°

ACCESS

DOOR

LOCK FLAT

WASHER WASHER

HEX

NEGATIVE

(BLACK)

CABLE

VENT HOLE

i (KEEP CLEAN)

FIG. 2

POSITIVE

(RED)

CABLE

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob°

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan..

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolto

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer ioosely.

Do not tighten.

• Tighten shoulder bolt securety_

• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

° Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which

allows you to press clutch/Drake pedal all the way

down._

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is importantfor

best cutting performance.

° Reduce tirepressure to PSI shown in "PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results,mower housing should be properly

leveled. See '`TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and

mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual Verify that the belts are routed

correctlyo

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.

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO MOWER

DECK (See Fig. 4)

Assemble gauge wheels withtractor on a fiat level surfacer

° Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See 'q'O AD-

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in the Operation

section of this manual)°

° With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheets should be assembled so they are slightly off the

ground.. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with

shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer and 3/8-t6 Iocknut and

tighten securely_

° Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in

same adjustment hole..

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

SEAT

SEAT PAN \_

FLAT WASHER

GAUGE WHEEL

MOUNTING

BRACKET

3/8-16

LOCKN UT_"-- _

318 WASHER

GAUGE WHEEL _

FIG. 4

BOLT

FIG. 3

MBLY

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE (See Figs.5 & 6)

° Install two latch hooks to muicher plate using screw,

washer, lock washer, and weld nut as shown:

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch hook by inserting

wetd nut from the top with hook pointing down.

° Tighten hardware securely.

° Raise and hold deflector shield in updght position.

o Place front of mulcher plate over front of mower deck

opening and slide into place, as shown.

o Hook front latch into hole on front of mower deck°

° Hook rear latch into hole on back of mower deck_

I_ CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold

guard when attaching mulcher plate

and allow it to rest on plate while in

operation.

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TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove muicher plate and store in a safe place.

Your mower is now ready for' discharging or installation of

optional grass catcher accessory°

WELD NUT

FROM THE

HOOK POINTS

DOWN

LOCK

WELD. WASHER

NUT _

LATCH

HOOK

WASHER

MULCHER

PLATE

LOCK

WASHER

WELD

NUT

FIG. 5

DEFLECTOR

SHIELD

LATCH

'HOOKS

FIG. 6

,/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY '(OUR flEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TOASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BESTPERFORMANCEAND SATISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

J All assembly instructions have been completed.,

." No remaining loose parts in carton.

v" Battery is properly prepared and charged.. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

1/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

,/ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were overinflated at the factory)..

,/ Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled side-to-side!

front-to-rear for best cutting results.. (Tires must be

properly inflatedfor leveling)°

v" 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 properly clamped_

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level..

,/ Fue! tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline..

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function_ Operate them before you start the engine..

,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition°

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OPERATION

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These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning,

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE

FORWARD FAST SLOW

CLUTCH LIGHTS ON LIGHTS OFF

IIIIII!IIL¸

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT

DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCK LOCKED

MOWER LIFT

R N H

REVERSE NEUTRAL

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

HIGH LOW

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarize yourselfwiththe locationof variouscontrolsand adjustments,, Save

this manual for future reference.

THROTTLE

CONTROL

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

IGNITION ATTACHMENT

SWITCH CLUTCH SWITCH

AMMETER

_ - LIFT LEVER

CHOKE " - _ _ _ . PLUNGER

CONTROL

ATTACHMENT

LIFT LEVER

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

PARKING BRAKE

LEVER

GEARSHIFT

LEVER

FIG. 7

Our' tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH _Used toengage mower

blades or' other attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower

mower deck or other'attachments mounted to yourtractor,,

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for declutching and

braking the tractor and starting the engine,

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB- Used toadjustthe mower

height.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off,

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed and direction of

the tractor..

IGNITION SWITCH - Used to start and stop the engine,

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locksclutch/brake pedal into

the brake position°

THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed_

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position,

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine_

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or discharging (-) of

battery.

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OPERATION

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

result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating

your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety

mask over the spectacles or standard safety glasses.

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HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 8)

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"ENGAGED" position and

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal, Pedalshould

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

ATTACHMENT

THROTTLE CLUTCH SWITCH

CONTROL PUSH-IN TO PULL OUT TO

"DISENGAGE" "ENGAGE"

CHOKE _ __A

:CONTROL

"BRAKE"

POSITION

_A ED_,, :O RKING

;RAKE

_-"_, _ _ .... _ "ENGAGED

StTION

HEIGHT GEARSHIFT

CLUTCH/BRAKE ADJUSTMENT KNOB LEVER

PEDAL "DRIVE"

POSITION

FIG. 8

STOPPING (See Fig. 8)

MOWER BLADES -

* Move attachment clutch switch to "DISENGAGED"

position°

GROUND DRIVE -

. Depress clutcl_Jbrakepedal intofull "BRAKE" position.

° Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position°

ENGINE -

. Move throttle control to slow (,_1_) position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow (-€1_)

positionand allowing engine to idle before stopping may

cause engine to "backfire",,

. Turn ignition key to "OFF" position_and remove key,

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use..

- Never use choke to stop engine.

NOTE: Under certain conditionswhen tractor is standing

idle withthe engine running,hotengine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas_

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

I I IIII III IIIII I III III I II II II IIIIII I I II III I II III II II II

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

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 perfor-

mance°

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL (See Fig. 8)

Use chokecontrolwheneveryou are startinga 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

(See Fig, 8)

The directionand speed of movement is controlled by the

gearshift lever,,

• Start tractor with dutch/brake pedal depressed and

gearshift lever in neutral (N) position_

• Move gearshift Iever to desired position°

° Slowly release clutch/brakepedal to start movement°

IMPORTANT; BRING TRACTOR TO A COMPLETE STOP

BEFORE SHIFTING OR CHANGING GEARS. FAILURE

TO DO SO WILL SHORTEN THE USEFUL LIFE OF YOUR

TRANSAXLE.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

(See Fig. 8)

The cuttingheight is controlledby turning the height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction_

° Turn knob clockwise (f_) to raise cutting height.

° Turn knob counterclockwise (P-'_)to lower cutting

heighL

The cutting height range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4", The

heights are measured from the ground to the blade tip

with the engine not running. These heights are ap-

proximate and may vary depending upon soil condi-

tions, height of grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to approximately 2-1/2

inches during th_ cO_loSeasonand to over 31ionChneS

during hot mont s_ healthier and better " g

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 heighL

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OPERATION

ii i i i ii LI ii

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 9)

Your tractor isequipped with an operator presencesensing

switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with

the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged wilt

shut off the engine,.

. Select desired height of cut°

- Lower mower with attachment lift control.

• Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

o TO STOP MOWER BLADES- disengage attachment

clutch control

,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

I& CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher,

on mowers so equipped, or the dis-

charge guard in place.

, ,,, ,,,,, ,,,, ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH SWITCH

PUSH-IN TO

"DISENGAGE"

ATTACHMENT

_/.__ LIFT LEVER HIGH

POSITION

Low

"' POSITION

o!'"

__ _DISCHARGE

GUARD

FIG. 9

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and

do not drive across any slope.

, ,, ,, , ,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Choose the slowest speed before starting up or' down

hills_

° Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position°

° If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

edal quickly to brake position and engage parking

rake,

- Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure you have

., allowed room for tractor to roll slightly as you restart

movemen[

To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal.

o Make all turns slowly

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-

ment 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 f]om damage when transporting

your tractoron atruck or atrailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor'. Use an appropriate means oftying hood

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

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 16)

• Theengine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer' weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.,

° Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean, reinsert the

dipstick and push it all the way down into the tube, 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

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).,

• To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manual

ADD GASOLINE

o Fill fuel tank° Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline., (Use of leaded gasoline will increase carbon

and lead oxide deposits and reduce valve life).

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERATURES

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 gasohot or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage° Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

age 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 lnstruc-

tions for additional information_ Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

ATION

iul ii i,iii,

TO START ENGINE (See Fig, 8)

When startingengine for the first time or if engine has run

outof fuel, it willtake extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

• Depress clutch/Drake pedal and set parking brake.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

° Move attachment clutch to "DISENGAGED" position.

. Pull choke control out to choke (l\I) position for cold

engine start° For warm engine start do not use choke

control.

• Move throttle control to midway between fast (._) and

slow (-=_) positions,

• Insert key into ignitionand turn keyclockwiseto"START"

position and release key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for more than fifteen

seconds per minute° If engine does not start after

several attempts, move throttle control to fast (._)

position, wait a few minutes and try again.

• When engine starts, slowly push choke control ino

• Move throttle control to fast (,_) position.

= Allow engine to warm up for a few minutes before

engaging drive or attachments.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold

temperatures (below 32°F), the carburetor fuel mixture

may need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See

"TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Sewice and Adjust-

ments section of this manual.

MOWING TIPS

° Tire chains cannot be used whenthe mower housingis

attached to tractor.

Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing

performance. See ''TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in

the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

The left hand side of mower should be used for trim-

mingo

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 distribution of

clippings and more uniform cutting,

When mowing large areas, start by turningto 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 turns until

finished (See Fig 10).

If grass is extremely tail, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dried clip-

dPings.Make first cut relatively high; the second to the

esired height.

Do not mow grass when it is wet° Wet grasswil! plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps, Allow grass to

dry before mowing°

Always operate engine at full throttlewhen mowingto

assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material° Regulate ground speed by select-

ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

When operating attachments, select a ground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used.

FIG. 10

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 clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass

ana not be noticed° Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed

as this will provide the best recutting action of the

blades_

• Avoid cutting your lawnwhen it is wet° Wet grass tends

to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action°

The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon,

At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area

wil! 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 (See Fig. 11),, For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

- Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-

quire that an area be mulched a second time to com-

pletely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut,

mow across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

. Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow

north to south one weekthen change to east to west the

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining

of the lawn.

FIG. 11

MAX 1/3

CUSTOMER BILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE /_./_o_/__ "

AS YOU COMPLETE __._._. _/_ ,_,,_j_ _ _@ _ _ ,_._

REGULAR SERVICE ........ __" _ERVlCE DATES

ctieCk Brake Operation If lip 4

T :(:;hock:forLooseFasteners

a Sharpen/Replace Mower Biades t_4 i

c L.b"c"tio"O"a. ....... V' .....t............i 1 1 1 !

"c'heck Battery LevevRecharge ..................... _ i t

m ......... I ..........1 I 1

0 Clean Battery and Terminals _

Check Transaxte Cooting

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension " ' ' ' ..........'" ' _'

Adjust Motion Drive Bett(s) Tension Ks

Check Engine Oil Level ..........._ . . V 4 . , '.....

Change Engine Q{!

..........................................

:_'3L

E Clean Air Filter _42

a Clean Air Screen _2

G Inspect MuffterlSpa_rk Attester ................................. e#4 : _ .

I Replace Oil Filter (if equipped) _.2

N Clean Engine Cooling Fins $#_2 ......i

Replace Spark Plug _

Replace Air Fifter Paper Cartridge 64#2

Replace Fuel Filter _/

1_ Change more ot'[enwhen operating under"a heavy load ot in high amblent temperatures,,

2 - Service more o|ten when operating tn dirty or dusty condllions

3 - tf equipped w_l,helf filter,change oll every 50 hours

4 - Replace blades more often when mowtng Ir_sandy soil,

5- If equipped with adjustable system,

6- Not requ#ed if equipped with matntenance4ree battery

7 - Tighten front axle plvet belt to 35 ft.4bs maxtmum

Do not ove_llghten

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 periodicalfy 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, dean

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 longeL

BEFORE EACH USE

o Check engine oil level

= Check brake operation,.

° Check tire pressure,,

• Check for loose fasteners.

(_) SPINDLE

LUBRICATION CHART

SPINDLE ZERK (_

(_) FRONT

BEARING ZERK BEARING ZERK

CLUTCH

PIVOT(S)

I PIVOTS {3)

(_SAE 30 OR 10W30 MOTOR OIL

(_)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_)REFER TO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS, VISCOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LiFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS,, IF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

1 5 DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance,

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at highspeed inhighest gear, thenbrake mustbe adjusted,,

(See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual).

TIRES

o Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insectcontrolchemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage°

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp° Re-

place bent or damaged blades°

BLADE REMOVAL (See Fig. 12)

° Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades_

° Remove hex bolt, lockwasherand flat washersecuring

blade,

- Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown,

° Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

° Tighten bolt securely (30-35 FL Lbso torque).

IMPORTANT: BLADE BOLT IS GRADE 8 HEATTREATED,

NOTE; We do not recommend sharpening blade- but ifyou

do, be sure the blade is balanced.

BLADE

MANDREL

TRAILING EDGE

FLAT WASHER

LOCK WASHER

HEX BOLT (GRADE 8)*

*A GRADE 8 HEAT TREATED BOLT CAN BE

IDENTIFIED BY SIX LINES ON THE BOLT HEAD,

FIG. 12

TO SHARPEN BLADE (See Fig. 13)

Care should be taken to keep the blade balanced. An

unbalanced blade willcause excessive vibration and even-

tual damage to mower and engine°

° The blade can be sharpened with a file or on a gdnding

wheel, Do not attempt to sharpen while on the mower.

° To check blade balance, you will need a 5/8" diameter

steel boIt, pin, or a cone balancer. (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer.)

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portionof the steel bolt

or pin and holdthe 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_

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing blade. The lobes of

the center hole may appear to be centered, but are not.

CENTER HOLE

5/8" BOLT

OR PIN

BLADE

FIG. 13

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system which is suffi_

cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger will extend its lifeo

• Keep battery and terminals clean,,

° Keep battery bolts tight.

° Keep small vent holes open (See "CONNECT BAT-

TERY" inthe Assembly section of this manual).

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.,

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the batteryto "leak" power°

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor.,

• Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of

bakingsoda to onegallon ofwater,, Be careful notto get

the soda solution into the cells,,

° Rinse the battery with plain water and dry°

. Clean terminalsand batterycable ends withwire brush

untilbright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly°

. Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BATTERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual)°

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CUSTOMER

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours of

operation and replace if necessary, The belts are not

adjustable_Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear'.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt and chaff which

can restrictcooling.

ENGINE

IBILITIES

OIL FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SForSG_ Select the oil's SAEviscosity grade

according to your expected operating temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

°F :_o_......oo.......30" 3ao 40" 60° 80° Ioo"

'_C -30 _' -20 _ -_0 = 0° 10" 20" 30 ° 40 =

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 14

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, t0W30 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-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 the first two hours of operation and

every 50 hours thereafter or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 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 the oil level,,

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Figs,, 14 and 15)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change_

All oil must meet API service classification SF or SG.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

o Oil will drain more freely when warm,,

= Catch oil in a suitable container°

= Remove oil fill cap/dipstick_ Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

° After oil has drained completely, repiace 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" on page 3 of this

manual,

= Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for checking revel, Be

sure dipstick is in aH the way for accurate reading,_

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick,,

FIG. 15

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 16)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filteL

CIean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-

tion or'every season° Service paper cartridge every I00

hoursof operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dust/conditions.

o Remove wing nut and cover..

• Remove sea[ and cartridge plate_

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

, Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge,.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water°

o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

• Saturate it in engine oHo Wrap it in clean, absorbent

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Gently tap the flat side of the paper cartridge to dis-

lodge dirt. Do not wash the paper cartridge or use

pressurized air, as this will damage the cartridge..

Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged cartridge.,

° Reinstall the pre-cteaner (cleaned and oiled) over the

paper cartridge,.

• Reassemble air' cleaner, cartridge plate, and seal.

• Install the air cleaner cover and wing nut° Tighten wing

nut 1/2 turnto I ful! turn after nut contacts cover° Do not

overtighten.

FIG. 16

CUSTOMER R NSIBILITIES

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CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 17)

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and chaff to prevent

enginedamage from overheating, Clean with awire brush

or compressed air to remove dirt and stubborn dried gum

fibers_

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig. 17)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from overheating, Engine btower

housingmust be removed. Remove side panels and hood

(See'q'O REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY"inthe

Service and Adjustments section of this manual).

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 18)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season° Iffuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

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 fue! line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

COOLING FINS SCREEN

(BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 17

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oilfilter every season or every other oil

change if the tractor is used more than 100 hours in one

yearn

MUFFLER

Inspectand replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage°

CLAMP CLAMP

FUEL FILTER

FIG. 18

CLEANING

o Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc° of all foreign

matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline,

oil, etc.

° Protect painted surfaces with automotive 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.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every i00 hours of operation, whichever

occurs first. Spark plug type and gap setting are shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual

SERVICE AND ADJ

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CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS;

Depress clutcldbrakepedal fully and set parking brake.

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot come in contact with

plug,

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 19)

Mower wiltbe easier to remove from the right side of tractor',

• Place attachment clutch switch in "DISENGAGED"

position°

• Move attachment liftleverforward to tower mower to its

lowest position.

• Roll belt off electric clutch pulley.

= Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring_

, Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by removing retainer springs°

° Disconnect front links from deck by removing retainer

springs,

° Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms,, Slide mower

out from under tractor°

IMPORTANT= IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK 1STO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS,,

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 19)

o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest position,,

o Slide mower under tractorwith discharge guardto dght

side of tractor_

° Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

o installmower in reverse orderof removal instructions_

SUSPENSION ELECTRIC

ARMS CLUTCH

PULLEY

FRONT

LINK

SPRINGS

BOTH SIDES)

RETAINER

SPRING

ANTI-SWAY BAR

RETAINER

SPRINGS

(BOTH SIDES)

FIG. 19

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked on level ground or

driveway. Make sure tires are properly inflated (See

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

If tires are over or underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs..20 and 2t)

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mowerto ground° Distance "A" on

both sides of mower should be the same or within 1/4"

of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten liftlink adjustment

nut on that side.

To lowerone side of mower, loosen liftlink adjustment

nut on that sider

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 1/8".

= Recheck measurements after adjusting°

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs° 22 and 23)

IMPORTANT; DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO -

SIDE..

BOTTOM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO

GROUND

"A" -"_"

FIG. 20

LIFT LINK ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 21

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/4" to

3/4" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest

position,.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

tance"D" directly in front and behind the mandrel at bottom

edge of mower housing as shown..

• Before making any necessary adjustments, checkthat

both front links are equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".,

. tf links are not equal in length, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front

links an equal number of turns,

• When distance "D" is t/4" to 3/4" lower at front than

rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front

links.

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

both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

. When distance "D" is t/4" to 3/4" lower at front than

rear, tighten nut"F" against trunnion on both front links_

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

° Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

MANDREL

FIG. 22

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

NUT "E"

FRONT LINKS TRUNNION

FIG. 23

RViCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 24)

The mower blade drive belt may be replaceclwithouttools_

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

. Remove mower from tractor (See 'qro REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual),

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys,

° Pull belt away from mower'.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• 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.

IDLER

PULLEYS

MANDREL

PULLEY

MANDREL

PULLEY

FIG. 24

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 25)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the rightside of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

athigh speed inhighest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

° Depressclutch/brake pedal and engage parkingbrake.

o Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut"A" on brake rod.

• If distance isother than 1-1/2", loosen jam nut andturn

nut"A" untildistance becomes 1-1/2",, Retighten jam

nut against nut"A".

° Road testtractorfor properstopping distanceas stated

above. Readjust if necessary. If stoppingdistance is

still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary° Contact your nearest au-

thorized service center/departmento

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT "A"

JAM NUT

OPERATING

ARM

FIG, 25

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 26)

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 upper belt keeper.

= Remove belt from stationary idlerand clutching idler,

° Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor° Remove belt

upwards from transaxle pulley by deflecting belt keep-

ers,

° Pull belt toward front oftractor and remove downwards

from around engine pulley.

o Install new belt by reversing above procedure,.

IMPORTANT; MAKE SURE UPPER BELT KEEPER IS

POSITIONED PROPERLY BETWEEN LOCATOR TABS_

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbarsare not horizontal(left to right)

whenwheels are positionedstraightforward, removeSteel-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructionsinthe 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/departmento

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig, 27)

• 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..

WASHERS

AXLE eOVER _ SQUARE KEY

(REAR WHEEL ONLY)

FIG. 27

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY

(See Fig. 28)

==.lA CAUTIONS: Lead-acid batteries gener- ..........

A • ateexplosivegases. Keepsparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection

........ when around batteries.

if your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged, If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR tS 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 short

against chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-

TIVE (-) 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 battedeso

_[ ,,..:ll J

;oLT

FIG. 28

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood..

= Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

griiL

o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grille

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring., See electrical wiring diagram in the

Repair Parts section of this manual

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY

(See Fig. 29)

• Raise hood_

• Unsnap headlight wire connector,

• Stand in front of tractor° Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward

engine and lift off of tractor,

• To replace, reverse above procedure,

HOOD

HEADLIGHT

WIRE

CONNECTOR

22 FIG. 29

ENGINE

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 30 & 31)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary_ Checkadjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

. With engine not running, move throttle control lever to

fast (._) position_

= Check that speed control lever'is against stop screw. If

it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and pul! throttle

cable until lever is against screw_Tighten clamp screw

securely.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig. 32)

The carburetor has been present at the factory and adjust-

ment should not be necessary°However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for differences in fuel,

temperature, altitude or loadoIf the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles in (clockwise)

decreases the supply of fuel to the engine givinga leaner

fuel/air mixture° Turning the adjustingneedles out (coun-

terclockwise) 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 IF SCREW IS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

° Be sure you have a clean ah filter, and the throttle

control cable is adjusted properly (see above).

o With engine off turn idle fuel adjusting needle in (clock-

wise) closing it finger tight and then turn out (counter-

clockwise) 1-1/4 turns.

= Turn main fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) closing

finger tight and then turn out (counterclockwise) t turn,

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 fast (,_) position,turn main

fuel adjusting needle in (clockwise) until engine begins

to die then turn out (counterclockwise) until engine

runs rough. Turn needle to a point midway between

those two positions,

• Id!e speed setting - With throttle control lever in slow

(.,=_) position, engine should idle at 1400 RPM. If

engine idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is attained.

° Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle control lever in

slow (,_) position, turn idle fuel adjusting needle in

clockwise) until engine begins to die and then turn out

counterclockwise) until engine runsrough. Turn needle

to a point midway between those two positions.

° Recheck idle speed. Readjust if necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

o Move throttle control lever from slow (,,=_) to fast (=¢e)

position. If engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture

screw out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn° Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until engine acceler-

ates smoothly°

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust-damage

may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IFYOU THtNKTHE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

CASING STOP SCREW SPEED CONTROL

CLAMP LEVER

THROTTLE

CABLE

FIG. 30

STOP

SCREW

SPEED

CONTROL

LEVER

FIG.31

___ /IDLE FUEL

._'_, \/ ADJUSTING

"__J,7 NEEDLE

23 FIG. 32

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STORAGE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

the season or if the 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.

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TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter storage. When

mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thor-

oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etco Store in a

clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See"CLEAN1NG" inthe Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual)°

Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

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

disconnectedand battery cleaned thoroughly(see"TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilitiessection of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place

cableswhere they cannot come incontact withbattery

terminals°

• Be sure batter_j drain tube is securely attached..

• If battery is re_noved from tractor for storage, do not

store battery directly on concrete or damp surfaces°

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT tS 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 orcarburetorcleaner 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 stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fue! 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 stabiiizero

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine

oi!. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual).

CYLINDERS

° Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to"START" position fora 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 your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors and cover it to

give protectionfrom dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractorwith a suitable protective cover that

does not retain moisture_ Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and

will cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: NEVER COVER TRACTOR WHILE ENGINE

AND EXHAUST AREAS ARE STILL WARM..

TROU COTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Wlllnot start

JLIIIIiiii

Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

CAUSE

1, Out of fuel.

2 Engine not "CHOKED" properly,

3. Engine flooded.

4 Bad spark plug,

5 Dirty air filter,

6, Dirty fuel filter,

7, Water in fuel,

B. Loose or damaged wirtng,

9, Carburetor out of adiustment

I0. Engine valves out of adjustment,.

1. Dirty air filter,

2, Bad spark plug,,

3. Weak or dead battery

4, Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged wtdng.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment

8, Engine valves out of adjustment.

1 Clutch/brake pedal not depressed

2 Attachment clutch is engaged

3 Weak or dead battery

4 Blown fuse,

5 Corroded battery termtnals.

6 Loose or damaged widng

7 Faulty Ignition switch.

8, Faulty solenoid or starter,

9, Faulty operator presence switch(es)

1_ Weak or dead battery

2 Corroded battery terminals

3 Loose or damaged wiring

4 Faulty solenoid or starter,.

1,. Cutting too much grassltoo fasL

2 Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

3, Build.up of grass, leaves and trash under mower,.

4, Dirty air filter.

5, Low o]1level/dirty oil

6 Faulty spark plug

7, Dirty fuel filter.

8 Stale or dirty fuel

9 Water in fuel,.

10 Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins..

12 Dirtylclogged muffler,.

13 Loose or damaged widng,

14,. Carburetor out of adjustment

15, Engine valves out of adjustment.

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1o Worn, bent or loose blade,

2, Bent blade mandrel

3 Loose/damaged part(s),,

CORRECTION

1, Fill fuel tank.

2, See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section,

3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start

4. Replace spark plug,

5 Clean!replace air filter.

6, Replace fuel filter,

7. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refi!l tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter

B,. Check all wiring

9,. Contact an authorized service centerldepartment,

10. Conlaet an authorized service center/department.

1. Clean/replace air filler,

2. Replace spark plugo

3. Recharge or replace battery

4,. Replace fuel filter.

5, Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline,

6, Check all widng

7. Contact an authorized service centerldepartmenL

8. Contact an authorized service center/department,

1, Depress clutchibrake pedal,

2, Disengage attachment clutch,

3,, Recharge or replace battery.

4.. Replace fuse,.

5. Clean battery terminals

6. Check all wiring

7 Check/replace ignition switch

8. Check/replace solenoid or starter

9_ Contact an authorized service centerldepartmenL

1, Recharge or replace battery..

2 Clean battery terminals.

3 Check all wiring

4 Check/replace solenoid or starter,

1, Sat tn "Higher Cut" position/reduce speed

2, Adjust throttle control

3. Clean underside of mower housing,

4,, Clean/replace air filter,

5 Check oti level/change oil,

6 Clean and regap ot change spark plug,

7. Replace fuel filter.

8, Drain fuel tank and refill with fresh gasoline,

9. Drain fuel tank and carburetor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fue! filter.

10. Connect and tighten spark plug wire._

11 Clean engine air screenllins_

12, Clean/replace muffler.

13, Check all wiring.

t4. Contact art authorized service centertdepartment

15 Contact an authorized service center/department

1. Replace blade Tighten blade bolt

2 Replace blade mandrel.

3. Ttghlen loose part(s),. Replace damaged parts

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves seat

with attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery witl not charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

1, Faulty operator-safety presence control system.,

1,, Worn, bent or loose blade,

2. Mower deck not level.

3,, Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash under mower,

4, Bent blade mandrel

5 Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels.

CORRECTION

1. Check wiring, switches and connections.. If not

corrected, contact an authorized service canter/

department,

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3, Clean undersfdeof mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel,

5 Clean around mandrels to open vent holes

1, Obstructtonin clutch mechanism,

2, Worn/damaged mower drive belt.

3,, Frozen idler pulley.

4, Frozen blade mandrel

1. Engine speed too slow,

2, Travel speed too fast.

3, Wet grass.

4,, Mower deck not level.

5,, Lowtuneven tire air pressure,

6. Wom, bent or loose blade,,

7. Buildup of grass, leaves and trash under mower_

8, Mower drive belt worn

9, Blades improperly Installed

10 Improper blades used,

t 1, Clogged mower deck vent holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash around mandrels

1., Switch is "OFF".

2, Bulb(s) bumedout

3. Faulty light switch.

4, Loose or damaged wiring.

5. Blown fuse.

I. Remove obstruction.,

2 Replace mower drive belt,.

3. Replace idler pulley.,

4. Replace blade mandrel

1, Place throttle control in "FAST" position,

2, Shift to slower speed.

3, Allow grass to dry before mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tires for proper air pressure.

6, Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten blade belt,

7. Clean underside of mower housfng,

8. Replace mower drive belt.

9, Reinstall blades sharp edge down

t0., Replace with blades listed in this manual

1, Clean around mandrels to open vent holes,.

1., Turn switch "ON".,

2. Replace bulb(s).,

3. Check/replace light switch.

4, Check wiring and connections,

& Replace fuse,

1,, Bad battery cell(s).

2o Poor cable connections

3 Faulty regulator (if so equipped),,

4. Faulty alternator.

1, Replace battery,

2, Check/clean all connections.,

3, Reptace regulator.,

4, Replace alternator.

1. Move throttle control to "SLOW _ position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before stopping engine.

Engine throttle control not set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds before stepping engine

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

RED

l ORANGE

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

ELECTRIC CLUTCH

"ED_ A AAA_

BLACK

_ SPARK

,, PLUGS

CHARGING SYSTEM OUTPUT

15 AMP DO @ 3600 RPM Q

(_ REGULATOR

i C..,_..,.__ O, BROWN

t 1

HEADLIGHT

SWITCH (OFF)

----O--

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

IlL

IGNITION SWITCH

POSITION CIRCUIT

OFF M + G

ON B+ L

START B + S + L

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING

:28 VOLTS AO @ 3600 RPM

(REGULATOR DISCONNECTED)

HEADLIGHTS /- -Z

GFC

E _ _ B

D _ _ A

PTO SWITCH

POSITION

OFF

CIRCUIT

C+G

C+F,B+E,A+D

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

ELECTRICAL

! _ 26

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144926 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 3/4

3 STD551025 Washer

4 STD551125 Washer

5 121264X Cap, Battery

6 STD541025 Nut

7 7697J Tube, Plastic

8 7603J Tray, Battery

9 109596X Clamp, Hose

10 145211 Bolt, Btr_ Frt 1/4-20 x 7_5

11 145209 Hotddown Btr. Dash

12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon t/4" Battery

19 STD551125 Washer, Lock

20 73350400 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC

21 136850 Harness, Light SocketW/4152J

22 4152J Bulb, Light

24 146148 Cable, Battery

25 4799J Cable Battery

26 108824X Fuse

28 14549t Cable, Ground

29 121305X Switch, Plunger

30 144921 Switch, Ignition

31 140400 Nut, Ignition

32 141226 Cover, Ignition Switch

33 140403 Key, Ignition

34 110712X Switch, Light

35 108236X Bracket, Switch

36 STD601005 Screw

39 109553X Switch, lnterSock

40 i49170 Harness, Ignition

41 711 t0412 Bolt BIk Fin_Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

42 131563 Cover, Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

44 73800400 Nut, Lock W/ins. 1/4-20

45 122822X Ammeter' Rectangular t5 Amp

46 141940 Wire Loop

49 11151000 Washer' Lock lnt.,Tooth 5/8

50 146283 Switch PTO 3 Pot Red Delta

51 140405 Ring Retainer'PTO

55 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

70 140427 Harness Engine Koh 18 TWN 15 AR

NOTE; Ali component dimensions given in UoS_inches

1 inch = 25..4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

119 36

26 25

120

121

122

124

114

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 145501 Chassis

2 140356 Drawbar

3 t7490612 Screw, Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type TT

6 145206 Saddle

7 145351 Shield Heat Kohler MV18

8 126471X Clip, FuelLine

9 145203 Dash, Plastic

10 72140608 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

11 145218 Panel, Dash, LH

13 145217 Panel, Dash, RH

14 17490608 Screw, Thdrol. 3/8-16 x I/2 Type TT

17 136673X558 Hood Assembly

24 STD5237i0 Bolt

25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

26 STD541437 Nut

28 136373X428 Grill

29 136374 Lens, Bar, Clear

30 140002X558 Fender

3t 137113 Bracket Assembly, Fender

33 145244X558 Footrest, LH

34 t45243X558 Footrest, RH

35 STD533707 Bolt

36 108067X Nut, Pal

38 139886 Bracket Assembly, Pivot, LH

39 139887 Bracket Assembly, Pivot, RH

44 140675 Fender Strap

47 105531X Nut, Push, Nylon

50 137304 Rod, Support Hood

59 110436X Bushing, Snap, Split

64 145095 Dash, Lower

66 143485X014 Plate, Dash

71 73640400 Nut

73 17580408 Screw Tap Tite 1/4-20 x 1/2

86 136670X558 Panel Assembly, RH

87 136671X558 Panel Assembly, LH

90 8TD551025 Washer 17/64

100 105037X Strip Foam 18"

114 145349 Bracket, Support, Dash

115 121794X Cover, Access

1!7 144283 Washer Serrated Disk 13/32 x !

119 19092016 Washer 9/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga_

120 137271 Rivet, Ratchet, Female

12t 137269 Washer, Nylon

122 137270 Rivet, Rachet, Male

123 136814 Bracket Assembly, Front Pivot Hinge, LH

124 136813 Bracket Assembly, Front Pivot Hinge, RH

125 74180412 Screw, Machine 1/4-20x3/4

NOTE:

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25°4 mm

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DRIVE

51 51

• 1 85_ 3

i 1

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DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO= NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 145607 Transaxle, Dana, Model Number 45 110812X

4360-97 46 12000039

2 146682 Spring, Brake Return 47 127783

3 123666X Pulley, Transaxle 48 123789X

4 12000004 Ring, Retainer 49 !23205X

5 t21250X Strap, Torque 50 STD523715

6 17490512 Screw, Hex, Washer, Thread 51 STD54t437

Roiling 5/I6-18 x 3/4 52 STD541431

8 141002 Rod, Shifter 53 105710X

9 137140 Clutch, Electric 54 2751R

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x t 55 105709X

11 105701X Washer', Shift Plate 57 130801

12 19151216 Washer 15/32x3i4x16Ga.. 58 127274X

t3 74550412 Bolt t/4-28 UNF Gro8 w!Patch 59 140312

14 STD551125 WasherLock 60 121218X

15 74780544 Bolt, Hex 5/t6_18 x 2-/34 61 17490612

17 126197X Washer 15/32xl-3i4xli4

18 STD523710 Bolt 62 8883R

19 STD541437 Locknut3/8-16 63 140189

20 71170768 Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x4-t/4 65 STD551t43

21 106933X Knob 67 STD523710

22 130804 Rod, Brake 68 105730X

23 137141 Bracket Assembly, Clutch 74 109502X

24 STD541237 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 75 121749X

25 106888X Spring, Rod, Brake 76 12000001

26 STD551037 Washer'13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Gauge 77 123583X

27 STD561210 Pin, Cotter' 1/8 x3/4 78 121748X

28 145204 Rod, Brake, Park 79 2228M

29 124236X Cap, Plunger 80 131487

30 130807 Bracket, Transaxle, LH_ 81 136933

31 127275X Keeper, Belt, Transaxle, L.H. 82 I23782X

33 72140506 Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 x3/4 83 19171216

34 122424X Shaft, Foot Pedal 84 132183

35 120183X Bearing Nylon 85 73530400

36 STD551062 Washer21!32x1 x16Gauge 86 71208

37 STD571810 Pin,Roll3/16 x I 87 19212016

38 123674X Idler, Flat 88 12000008

39 STD523727 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 2-3/4 89 139991

40 4470J Spacer 90 t24346X

41 109070X Keeper, Belt 100 19111216

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x13/16 x12 Gauge

43 19111012 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x12 Gauge

44 105706X Bearing

Washer, Hardened

Ring, Clip

Pulley, Idler

Arm, Idler

Retainer, Belt

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/2

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

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

Link, Clutch

Clip Line Fuel 13/32 Mtg Hole

Spring, Return, Clutch

V-Belt, Drive

Keeper, Belt, Transaxle, RoH_

Retainer', Belt

Keeper, Belt, Engine, LH

Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd..,

Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4

Cover', Foot Pedal

Pulley, Engine

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 x 1

Belt Keeper, Engine

Spacer, Split

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

E-Ring

Key Square

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

Key, Woodruff #9

Shift Arm

Shaft, Assembly, Shifter

Spring, Torsion

Washer t7/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Rod, Tie

Nut 1/4-28

Bushing, Rod, Steering

Washer 21/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

Ring, Klip

Console, 6 Speed

Nut, Washer Head, Self-Thread 1/4

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gao

NOTE: Ali component dimensions given in U.Soinches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

...... _ _ .... J t

I €

./," _

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46,

47 14

16 32

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 121472X

2 142033

3 135227

4 135228

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 130468

11 STD551137

12 73610600

13 110438X

14 74011056

15 739O1OOO

16 132624

17 128758

18 57079

19 124035X

20 126684X

2t STD551125

22 71070410

23 127501

24 109816X

25 124036X

27 136874

29 17490612

32 130467

33 STD551031

34 STD551137

35 73810500

36 145207

37 17541008

38 126805X

39 100712K

40 STD541350

41 100711L

42 140216

43 121749X

46 121232X

47 6855M

62 149682

NOTE:

Steering Wheel

Axle Assembly, Front

Spindle Assembly, LH

Spindle Assembly, RH

Bearing, 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

Bearing

Link, Drag

Washer, Lock

Nut, Hex, Fin, 3/8-24 UNF

Spacer, Bearing, Front Axle

Bolt, Hex 5/8-1 t UNC x 3-1/2

Locknut, Hex, Jam, w/Washer Insert

5/8-11 UNC

Pin, Axte, Large 5/8 x 1o55/1.54

Shaft Assembly, Steering

Washer', Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Support, Shaft

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

Washer

Screw, Hex Socket Head

1/4-20 x 5/8

Shaft Assembly, Pittman

Nyliner, Snap-ln

Bracket, Steering

Gear, Sector

Screw, Thdrol 3/8-16 x 3/4

Tie Rod

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

Washer Lock Hvy Hllcl Spr. 5/t6

Locknut 5/16-24 UNF

Bushing, Steering

Screw SLFTP #10-24 x 1/2 TT-B

Insert, Cap, Steering Wheel

Washer _53x 2_25x .160

Nut

Adapter, Steering Wheel

Column, Steering

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

Cap, Spindle

Fitting, Grease

Kit, Steering Assembly

All component dimensions given in U.S.. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ENGINE

PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,252700

1_ 15

32 31

17 ! 17

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

REPAIR

ENGINE

PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

KEY PART

NO. NOo DESCRIPTION

132755

17720410

141948

4 137978

5 136215

6 136216

7 2751R

8 122439X

9 17190408

10 145552

11 STD551131

12 74570512

13 ........

14 13280336

15 13200300

16 11050600

17 17490624

23 128953

24 STD601005

25 138672

26 STD551237

29 137180

31 141069

32 123549X

33 123487X

34 106082X

35 17490512

36 19132012

37 8543R

38 .......

39 109227X

4O 3645J

41 139277

8t 73510400

Control, Throttle

Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting

1/4-20 x 5/8

Engine, Kohler Model No_

MV18S-58560

Muffler, Exhaust

Tube Manifold LH Kohler MV18

Tube Manifold RH Kohler MV18

Clip, Line Fuel

Bracket Muffler Mounting

Screw Hex WHS Thdcut 1/4-20 UNC

Shield Heat

Washer Lock Hvy HLCL Spr. 5/16

Screw Hex Skt 5/16 UNV x 3/4

Gasket (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Nipple, Pipe

Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT

Washer, Lock

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1_112TT

Shield, Heat

Screw

Control Choke

Nut Fin Hex 3/8-24 UNF

Arrester, Spark

Tank, Fuel

Cap Assembly, Fuel

Clamp, Hose

Spacer, Pad

Screw Thdrot 5/16-18 x 3/4 TYT

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

Line, Fuel

Plug, OiI Drain

(Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Spacer Pad

Bushing

Stem, Fuel Tank

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoSoinches

1 inch = 2&4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140123

2 140551

5 145O06

7 124181X

8 17490508

9 19131614

10 140552

1t 120068X

12 121246X

13 121248X

14 72050411

15 134300

DESCRIPTION

Seat

Bracket, Pivot, Seat

Clip Push-In

Spring, Seat

Screw Thdrol. 5/I6-18 x 1/2

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Gauge

Pan, Seat

Knob, Seat

Bracket, Switch Mounting

Bushing, Snap, Nylon

Bolt, Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-3/8

Spacer, Split

5 28

" 21

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

16 121250X Spring

17 123976X Nut, Flangelock 1/4Grade 5

18 124238X Cap, Spring, Seat

21 139888 Bolt> Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

22 STD54t431 Nut

24 19171912 Washer 17/32 x I-3/16 x 12 Gauge

25 t27018X BoJt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62

27 17490608 Screw ThdroL 3/8-16 x t/2

28 STD541437 Nut

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DECALS

PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

18 6 3

7 8

7 4 21 10

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 138955

2 147142

3 146705

4 146706

5 146708

6 133644

7 138048

8 142243

9 146709

10 137537

11 4900J

12 146046

13 147139

DESCRIPTION

Decat

Decal

Operating Instruction

Mower, 3 In One

Hood, Craftsman, RH

Hood, Craftsman, LH

Grilie

Maintenance

Side Panel

Fender, Craftsman

Caution

Clutch/Brake

V-Belt Drive Schematic

Chassis, 6 Speed/42"

KEY PART

NO, NO.

14 136832

16 147137

17 133179

18 146710

19 138047

21 140837

23 106202X

-- 138311

-- 145247

.- 145245

-- 147197

-- 147198

DESCRIPTION

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal Ins Hood

Decal, Mower QC System

Decal, Insert Strg

Decal, Battery

Decal Brake Parking Saddle

Reflector, Taillight

Decal, Handle Lift Height Adj.

Fastener' Pop-in Footrest

Decal, Pad Footrest

Manual, Owner's (Eng)

Manual, Owners (Span)

WHEELS & TIRES

5,8

4,10

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

59192

65139

106222X

59904

106732X427

278H

9040H

106108X427

122082X

7152J

104757X

144334

NOTE:

Cap, Valve, Tire

Stern, Valve

Tire, Front

Tube, Front (Service Item Only)

Rim Assembly, Front

Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel Only)

Rim Assembly, Rear

Tire, Rear'

Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)

Cap, Axle

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

All component dimensions given in U.,S, inches

1 inch = 25_4 mm

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MOWER LIFT

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MOWER LIFT

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 136971

2 136968

3 138284

4 12000002

5 19211621

6 120183X

7 125631X

8 122365X

10 I22512X

11 139865

12 139866

13 STD624008

15 127218

16 7335O8OO

17 130171

18 73800800

19 139868

2O STD624008

21 19151216

22 12000037

23 110807X

24 19131016

25 13715O

26 76020308

27 137167

28 73350600

29 138O57

3O t10810X

31 14O3O2

32 73540600

35 120529X

36 123933X505

37 123935X

38 17490512

40 19112410

41 t23934X

Wire Asm., Inner w/plunger

Shaft Asm Lift

Pin Groove

E Ring #5133-62

Washer 21/32 X 1 X 21 Ga

Bearing Nylon

Grip Handle Fluted

Button, Plunger

Spring Cprsn

Link Lift Lh

Link Lift Rh

Retainer Spring

Link Front

Nut Jam Hex t/2-13 Unc

Trunnion Bik Zinc

Nut Lock W/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

Arm Suspension Rear

Spring Retainer

Washer 15/32 X 3/4 X 16 Ga

Ring Klip #T5304-37

Nut Special

Washer' !3/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga

Spring"

Pin Cotter 3/32 x t/2

Rod Adjust Lift

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Knob Infinite 3/8-16 Unc Black

Trunnion Dp Stop Dbl Thds Pit

Bearing Pvt. LiftSpherical

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

Washer, Nylon .44 x .75 x .032

Pointer, Height Indicator

Plug, Hole

Screw Thdrof 5/16-18 x 3/4

Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Gauge

Scale, Height Indicator'

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_S_inches

t inch = 25A mm

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MOWER DECK

102

105

105 _" ,_

t06"

106

:I'16 113 11_ _ 114

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144393 Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 44 140088

2 STD533107 Bolt 46 137729

3 138017 Bracket Asm Fr. Swa.y Bar' 54 133943

4 138440 Bracket Asrn Deck 42 Sway Bar 55 140084

5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 56 122052X

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 59 141043

8 850857 Bolt 3/8-24x 1.25 Grade 8 61 131950

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 68 144200

10 140296 Washer, Hardened 71 142427

11 134149 Blade, Mulching, 42" Mower Deck 83 120958X

12 129895 Bearing, Ball 84 144394

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented 85 STD533725

(Includes Key Number 12)

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 10t 136420

!5 i10485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 102 71161010

16 140329 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 103 19061216

17 72110618 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x2-1/4 104 STD551110

18 STD533106 Bolt, Carriage 5/I648x5/8 105 130758

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 106 2029J

20 136888 Baffle, Vortex 111 140353

2i STD541431 Locknut5/16-18 112 132262

22 134753 Stiffener' Bracket 113 17490512

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector !14 73510500

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 115 72110504

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 116 137644

26 110452X Nut, Push 117 133957

27 t30968 Shield, Deflector 118 73930600

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge 1i9 STD55t037

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 121 143723

30 138776 Bolt 5/16-18 x 1_25 125 76020816

31 129963 Washer', Spacer - - 130794

32 129861 Pulley, Mandrel

33 137266 Nut, Flanged, Toplock 9/t6 - - 145452

34 72110622 Bolt

35 133835 Fastner, Christmas Tree

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat

37 STD551037 Washer' 13/32x 13/16 x 16 Gauge

38 132823 Spacer Spring Stop Idler

40 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock NOTE:

Guard, Mandrel, LH

Screw, Hex Hd, Thdcut 1/4-20 x 5/8

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

Guard, ldler

Spring, Extension, Return

V-Belt, 42" Mower

Rod, Clutch, Primary

Washer' Sintered

Keeper, Belt Idler Fixed

BoIt, Round Head Sqnk 3/8-16 x

2-1/4 Gro 5

Mulcher cover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L_H.

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RoHo

Screw, Thdrol 5116 -t8 x 3/4

Nut, Hex Keps 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/16UNC x 1/2

Bolt, Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Centertock 3/8-16

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga,.

Bracket, Extruded Gauge Wheel

Nut, Crowntock 3/8-16

Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

Numbers 8-10, 12-t5, 31 and 33)

Mower Deck, Complete

(Standard Deck; Order Mulcher

Plate and Gauge Wheel

Components Separately - Key

Nos,.101-106, 111-119, 121)

All component dimensions given in U,S.. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-97

43*

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DANA TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 4360-97

KEY PART KEY PART'

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

132671

2274J

3 134400

4 105904X

5 105905X

6 134788

7 134399

8 120951X

9 148266

10 2225J

11 134793

12 143679

13 120415X

14 142674

15 106846X

16 106095X

17 105909X

18 105910X

19 105911X

20 142675

21 138246

22 138238

23 148268

24 143673

25 2244J

26 i05916X

27 120470X

28 110070X

29 142677

30 142681

31 124644X

32 108980X

33 120406X

34 134796

35 105925X

36 2232J

37 108978X

38 110079X

Housing, Upper

Screw, Tapping, Large

1/4-20 x .734

Ball, Detent

Spring, Detent

Screw, Set

Kit, Shifter Assembly

Boot, Shifter

Puck, Friction

Bearing, Range

Ring, Retaining

Assembly, Kit, Shim, .625 Shaft

Gear, Spur', 15 Teeth (2-)

Washer, Plain .632 x 1.38 x °046

Key, Woodruff, #9

Assembly, Kit, fnput Shaft

Pinion, Bevel, 14 Teeth

Ring, Retaining

Chain, 24 Pitches

Bearing, Flange

Gear, Spur, 14 Teeth

Collar, Clutch

Assembly, Kit, Clutch Keys

Bearing, Flange

Shaft, intermediate

Key, Woodruff, #61

Ring, Retaining

Sprocket, 18 Teeth (Reverse)

Spacer

Gear, S _ur, 37 Teeth t1:/

Gear, S _ur, 35 Teeth

Gear, S 3ur, 30 Teeth (3_)

Gear, S _ur, 25 Teeth/4:1

Gear, S 3ur, 22 Teeth

Gear, S 3ur, 19 Teeth (6-)

Washer Plain .640 x 1.37 x .061

Washer Plain .632 x 1.00 x .Q26

Spacer .630 x 1_00x .169

Assembly, Gear, Combination,

12 Teeth and 35 Teeth

39 124639X Shaft, Idler

40 120472X Spacer .633 x .87 x _755

41 !05928X Sprocket, 9 Teeth (Reverse)

42 106605X Gear, Bevel, 42 Teeth

43 134394 Assembly, Kit, Shim, .750 Shaft

44 120473X Shaft, Drive

45 106596X Screw, Tapping, Large

5/16-18 x 1.44

46 142678 Gear, Spur, 12 Teeth/1. }

47 120407X Gear, Spur, 20 Teeth 3.

48 106589X Gear, Spur, 25 Teeth 4.

49 120408X Gear, Spur, 28 Teeth _5-)

50 105937X Gear, Spur, 31 Teeth ()64

51 2226J Washer, Plain _632 x 1o00x ,060

52 134401 Washer, Neoprene

53 2264J Washer, Plain °758 x 1.25 x .,031

54 120474X Axle, Loll..

55 110081X Gear, Miter, 15 Teeth

56 105941X Ring, Retaining

57 110071X Gear, Spur, 32 Teeth

58 120952X Shaft, Cross

59 106592X Gear, Miter; 15 Teeth

60 120475X Axle, Roll.

61 142680 Housing, Lower

62 120961X Puck, Friction

63 7294J Disc, Brake

64 108989X Spacer

65 120953X Jaw, Brake

66 120954X Pin, Dowel

67 t34799 Screw, Tapping 5/16-18 x 225

68 138244 Lever, Actuating

69 108996X Washer, Plain ..321 x 1o00x ..055

70 120956X Bracket, Anti-Rotation

71 738t0500 Locknut 5/16-24

72 148269 Seal, Oit

73 120416X Grease

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U_S.inches

1 inch = 2&4 turn

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KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560

/13

_" 14 15

o,,F_,_A.os.._ouD.,:,I

BREATHER AND VENT J

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KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560

AIR INTAKE KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO,

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO,

1 X-276-7 Wing Nut 1/4-20

2 52 755 83 Kit, Covet and Tube

(includes Key Numbers 3 and 4)

3 52 096 35 Cover, Air' Cleaner

4 52123 21 Tube, Air Intake

5 231032 Seal, Element Cover

6 52 082 04 Cover, Air Cleaner Element

7 45083 01 Pre-Cleaner

8 45 083 02 Element

9 237423 Seal, Air Cleaner Cover

10 X-67_98 Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32 x 9/16 (4)

11 52 201 06 Base, Air Cleaner

12 277093 Gasket, Air Cleaner (2)

13 52 054 39 Elbow, Air Intake

14 X-25-79 Washer, Plain #10

15 X-50-37 Screw, Slotted Pan Head

#10-32 x 2-1/4

!6 X-50-57 Screw, Slotted Pan Head

#10-32 x 1-3/4 (2)

17 X-22-9 Washer, Lock, In{ernal Tooth

#10 (2)

18 25 041 06 Gasket, Air Cleaner Elbow

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 25 1!3 15 Decal, Air Cleaner

-- 52 11330 Decal

BAFFLES & SHROUD

1 52 06341

2 5231305

3 52 063 42

4 X-67-83

5 52 755 70

6 52 217 01

7 52 468 16

8 52 086 11

9 52 124 23

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 52 11346

Baffle, #2 Cylinder Head

Grommet (2)

Baffle, Fuel Pump

Screw, Hex Washer Head

114`20 x 7/16 (14)

Kit, Blower Housing

nciudes Key Numbers 6 thru 8)

upport, Upper Housing

Washer, Flat (2)

Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 (6)

Baffle, #1 Cylinder Head

Decal, Horsepower (3)

BREATHER & VENT

KEY PART

NO, NO.

DESCRIPTION

X-81-1

X-25-12

52 096 18

52 055 ot

X-352-39

6 52326 I2

7 52096 08

8 5203204

9 52 462 01

10 52 096 22

11 275220

Nut, Hex 1/4-20 (2)

Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

Cover, #2 Cylinder Valve

Gasket, Cover (3)

Stud, #2 Cylinder Valve Cover

t/4-20 x 2-1/4

Hose, Breather

Cover, #1 Upper Cylinder Valve

Seal, Breather

Valve, Umbrella

Cover, #1 Lower Cylinder Valve

Stud, #1 Cylinder Valve Cover

I/4-20 x 3-1/4

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560

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CRANKCASE

19w

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560

CRANKCASE

CARBURETOR

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO, NO, NO,

1 X-82-2 Nut, Hex 5/16-18 (12) 1 52 041 09

2 52 468 12 Washer, Flat 5116 (12) 2 52 755 91

3 82 755 16 Kit, #1 Cylinder Barrel

(includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6) 3 52 164 15

4 5201605 Valve, Exhaust 4 X-21-1

5 52 031 01 insert, Vafve Seat (2) 5 X-6_29

6 52 316 06 Guide, Vatve (2) 6 X-75-23

7 52 755 50 Kit, Oil Relief

8 52 072 12 Step Stud 5/16-18 x 3t4, 7 235778

3/8-16 x 5/8, 2" Long (12) 8 X-67-97

9 25 086 !2 Screw, Hex Flange 5/16"18 x 2 (2)

10 X-269-43 Ring, Retaining 9 41 072 19

11 52 078 05 Shaft, Governor 10 52 063 40

12 52 030 t0 Bearing, Sleeve, Standard (2) 11 25 t55 02

52 030 11 Bearing, Sleeve O10", (2) 12 52 853 25

52 030 t2 Bearing, Sleeve .020 (2)

13 25 086 10 Screw, Hex Flange 13 271030

5/16-18 x 1-1/2 (3) 14 52 053 54

14 25 086 13 Screw, Hex Flange

3/8-16 x 3-5/8 (2)

!5 52 t4! 02 O-Rlng !5 25 041 06

!6 52 t39 08 Plug 16 )(-77-2

17 25 086 11 Screw, Hex Flange 17 232867

5/16-18 x 3-t/2 (8) 18 )(-67-62

18 52 032 10 Seal, Oil, Front

19 82 755 17 Kit, #2 Cylinder Barrel 19 25 086 27

(Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 6) 20 25 146 03

20 - - - Crankcase (Service with Short Block, 21 52 144 24

Part Number 82 522 30) 22 25 368 01

23 25 089 02

24 25 086 26

25 25 089 04

26 25 368 03

27 25 089 02

28 52 090 13

29 25 089 03

30 25 194O1

31 25 14602

32 25 041 O4

33 25 757 09

34 25 10401

35 25 041 03

36 25 100 05

Gasket, intake (2)

Kit, Manifold

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 8)

Manifold, Intake

Washer, Lock 5/16 (4)

Screw, Hex Cap 5116-18 x 2 (4)

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

118N,P,,T.Fo

Clamp, Cable (2)

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-24 x 3/8 (2)

Stud 5/16-18x I (2)

Baffle, Carburetor

Connector, Hose

Kit, Carburetor with Gasket (Includes

Key Numbers 12 thru 14)

Gasket, Carburetor (2)

Carburetor Assembly (information Only

- Not Available Separately) (Includes

Key Numbers 18 thru 35)

Gasket, Air Cleaner

Nut 5t16 (2)

Strap, Lifting

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 3/4

Screw, Throttle and Choke Plate (4)

Plate, Choke

Shaft, Throttle with Lever and Seal

Needle, Idle Fuel Adjust

Spring, Idle, Fuel

Screw, Idle Speed Adjust

Spring, Idle Speed

Needle, Main Fuel

Spring, Main Fuel

Lever, Choke

Spring, Choke, Friction

Ball, Choke, Friction

Rate, Threttle

Gasket, Bowl

Kit, Float

Bowl, Fuel

Gasket, Bowl Retainer Screw

Screw, Bowl Retainer

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 25 757 11 Kit, Carburetor Repair

- - 25 757 23 Kit, Bowl Baffle

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560

CRANKSHAFT !

L'ELECTRICSTARTER I

O_4

--6

CYLINDER HEAD i

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560

CRANKSHAFT

ELECTRIC STARTER

KEY PART DESCRIPTION KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO. NO, NO_

1 52 014 93

2 52468 03

52 468 04

52 468 05

DIPSTICK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 52038 14

2 X-25-44

3 52 032 14

4 41 15301

5 52 126 !1

6 52 123 20

7 47 139 01

CYLINDER HEAD

KEY PART

NO, NO.

Crankshaft

Washer, Thrust .119/.122 (AR)

Washe r, Thrust .128/. 131

Washer, Thrust .137/.140 (A.R.)

DESCRIPTION

Dipstick Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 2 and 3)

Washer, Rain 5/16

Seal, Rubber

O-Ring

Bracket, Oil Tube Support

Tube, Oil Fill 11-7/8

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

3/4 N. P.T.F_

DESCRIPTION

Gasket, Head (2)

Cylinder Head (2)

Washer, Plain 5/16 (18)

Screw, Hex Head

5/16-18 x 1-1/2 (18)

1 52 04t 20

2 52 015 08

3 220534

4 41 086 02

52 098 12

X-20-1

X-81-1

82 755 26

52 081 07

52 170 05

52211 01

52 227 10

82 755 28

Starter Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 4 thru 9)

Washer, Lock 1/4 (2)

Nut, Hex 1/4-20 (2)

Kit, Drive

Cap, Drive End

Armature

Bolt, Thru (2)

Cap, Commutator End

Kit, Brush

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 25 450 03 Tag, Caution

EXHAUST

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

52 126 12 Bracket

X-25-72 Washer, Plain (3)

52 086 11 Screw 1/4-20 x5/8 (3)

52 041 14 Gasket, Exhaust (2)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US inches

1 inch = 254 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,252700

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560

GOVERNOR J

t 28

27 24

19 18 -

29 _

22"-.. il//-,-.

.-5 --9 "_, _ _-

.,-.J 6 7 11.. flt__ \._.,

._ 7 F! 21-- \ "_'11 23

2/ ->o _ •

3...+ " I_.,+/7',1 +._,,./71,

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IGNITION. i

, i i,Jll,Jlll i ,, i iiiii,JlllltU i i

1--5

FUEL PUMP i'

'-- 15

FLYWHEEL !

e_3

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560

FLYWHEEL

FUEL PUMP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

KEY PART DESCRIPTION NO+ NO.

NO. NO+

1 25 162 01 Screen, Grass 1 47086 08

2 25 086 21 Screw, HexWasher Head 2 52 559 01

1/4+20 x 5/8 (4)

3 25 112 04 Spacer (4) 3 X-380+1

4 25 157 01 Fan 4 X+25_63

5 25 086 24 Screw, Hex Machine 3/8+24 x 1-1/4 5 25 041 09

6 62 468 t5 Washer, Plain 6 25 155 02

7 X-286+17 Key, Square 3/16 x 7/8 7 X+426-9

8 52 025 36 Flywheel 8 52 353 18

9 25 05003

GOVERNOR 10 15 353 04

KEY PART DESCRIPTION IGNITION

NO. NO.

1 231355 Pin, Governor Stop

2 X+25-12 Washer, Plain 1/4

3 237022 Washer, Thrust

4 A-23574.3-S Kit, Governor Gear

5 52 07804 Shaft, Governor Cross

6 X-25-102 Washer, Plain t/4 (2)

7 X-269-28 Retainer, Governor

8 X+25-72 Washer, Plain 1/4 (2)

9 52 090 23 Lever, Speed Contro!

10 277341 Washer, Tension

11 52 158 07 Bushing, Throttle Control Lever

12 25 086 15 Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 1

13 52 089 07 Spring, Governor

14 X-81-1 Nut, Hex 1/4-20

15 X-25+63 Washer, Plain 1/4

16 52 186 09 Arm, Governor

t7 52 211 04 Screw, Round Head, Square Neck 1/

4-20 x 1

18 25 141 03 Ring, Retaining (4)

19 25 158 08 Bushing, Linkage Retaining (4)

20 52 079 07 Linkage, Governor

21 52 079 06 Linkage, Throttle

22 52 090 14 Lever, Throttle

23 52 089 08 Spring, Torsion

24 25 086 21 Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-20 x 5/8

25 X-67-97 Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-24 x 3/8 (3)

26 235778 Clamp, Cable (3)

27 25 431 01 Bushing, Speed Control Lever

28 X-70+3 Nut, Hex #10-32

29 52 086 05 Screw, Hex Head #10+32 x 7/8

Screw, Pozidriv, Truss Head

1/4-20 x 5/8 (2)

Pump, Fuel Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 6)

Connector, Straight

Washer, Ptain 1/4 (2)

Gasket, Fuel Pump

Connector, Hose

Cramp, Hose (4)

Line, Fuel, 8

Filter, Fuel

Line, Fuel, 11-1/2"

KEY PART

NO+ NO+

DESCRIPTION

1 25 755 03

2 X+132+5

3 236602

4 237878

5 X-67-51

6 210281

7 X-67-64

8 41 15503

9 22o297

10 52 313 02

11 52 13202

12 52 126 08

13 2508615

14 52 584 02

15 25 086 16

NOT iLLUSTRATED

+- 47 518 33

-- 52 518 19

Kit, Rectifier-Regulator

(Includes Key Number 2)

Screw, Hex Cap I14+20 x 5/8 (2)

Connector +,3 Contact

Kit, Stator (Includes Key Number 5)

Screw, Hex Cap #10-24 x 3/4 (2)

Clip (2)

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32 x 7/16

Connector, 2 Contact

Grommet, Rubber

Grommet

Spark Plug (2)

Bracket, Module

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1/4-2ox 1 (2)

Module, Ignition

Screw, Hex Washer Head

1]4-20 x 7/8 (2)

Lead, Violet, Rectifier-Regulator

(11", 14 Gauge, Uninsulated Push On

Tab Terminals)

Lead, White, Module To Connector

(19-112", 14 Gauge, Insulated Push On

Tab, Uninsulated Push On Tab

Terminals)

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

1 inch = 25+4 mm

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560

OiL PAN I ......... _ 2

[

PISTON AND ROD

O,!L,,,,FILTER I

OIL SW!TCH l

i .................

olLP_Mp i ......

b_4

7 .... __ 6

REPAIR PARTS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.252700

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER MV18S, TYPE NUMBER PS58560

OIL PAN

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1 X-67-64

2 52 050 03

3 52 t99 14

4 )(-702-14

5 52 054 07

6 )(-75-38

7 X-75-10

8 52 066 12

9 52 032 10

OIL FILTER

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 52050 02

2 82755 23

3 X-55-15

4 X-75-23

5 52 041 t6

PISTON & ROD

KEY PART

NO NO.

1 52 067 67

52 067 68

2 52 B74 11

52 874 12

52 874 13

52 874 14

52 874 15

3 230004

4 52 108 09

52 108 10

52 108 11

52 108 12

DESCRIPTION

Screw, Hex Washer Head

#10-32 x 7/I6 (2)

Filter, Oil Pickup

Oil Pan (Includes Key #4 thru 6)

Plug, Cup t-1/16

Elbow, Street

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

1/4 NoP.T,Fo

Plug, Square Head 3/8 NP_T.Fo (2)

Screw, Hex Washer Head

5/16q8 x 1-1/4 (9)

Seal, Oil, Rear

DESCRIPTION

Oil Filter

Kit, Oil Filter Adaptor

(Includes Key Numbers 3 thru 5)

Screw, Hex Socket Head

5/16-18 x 1-1/4 (2)

Plug, Hex, Countersunk

1/8 N.P.T,F.

Gasket, Oil Filter

DESCRIPTION

Connecting Rod, Standard (2)

Connecting Rod .010" (2)

Piston with Ring Set Standard (2)

Piston with Ring Set ,003' (2)

Piston with Ring Set _010",(2)

Piston with Ring Set _020' (2)

Piston with Ring Set .030" (2)

Retainer, Piston Pin (4)

Ring Set, Standard and .003" (2)

Ring Set .010 (2)

Ring Set ,020" (2)

Ring Set .030" (2)

LOW OIL PRESSURE SWITCH

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO,

1 )(-75-23 Plug, Pipe I/8 N P.TF..

CAMSHAFT & VALVES

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO. NO.

1 52 01209 * Camshaft

2 52 019 03 * Tappet (4)

3 41 755 10 Kit, Retainer (4)

4 52 413 01 Rotator, Exhaust Valve (2)

5 25 089 01 Spring, Valve (4)

6 52 016 05 Valve, Exhaust (2)

7 52 017 08 Valve, Intake (2)

8 52 032 13 Seal, Intake Valve Stem (2)

9 230011 Retainer', Intake Valve (2)

• After serial no 24082000 use:

1 52 012 tl Camshaft

2 52 019 02 Tappet

OIL PUMP

KEY PART DESCRIPTION

NO, NO.

1 X-280-25 Pin, Roll

2 52 144 05 Shaft, Oil Pump

3 52 422 0! Spacer, Shim

(As Required, Maximum of 2)

4 52 043 05 Gear, Oil Pump

5 52 393 09 Rotor Set

6 52 096 03 Cover, Oil Pump

7 X_67-64 Screw, HexWasher Head

#I0-32 x 7/16 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 82 522 30

- - 52 755 94

Short Block

Gasket Set

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1150-1650

High Speed: 3200-3400

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US.. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

SERVICE NOTES

NOTES

E NOTES

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

GUIDE

"-- .CU:r

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15° MAX.

IlJl I IIl'lllJJJl!l IIIII T .......

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

_1 _i,_ greater than 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu-

a! O ally to prevent hppmg or loss of control. Exercise extreme i

_1 caution when changing direction on slopes. !

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

917.252700

IF YOU NEED

REPAIR SERVICE

OR PARTS:

FOR REPAIR SERVICE, CALL

THIS TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7247)

FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS

INFORMATION AND

ORDERING, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-FON-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

FOR CONSUMER ASSISTANCE

HOT LINE, CALL THIS

TOLL FREE NUMBER:

1-800-659-5917

CRA AN®

18.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

3 in One Convertible

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has

its own model number.

The model number for your tractor will be found on the

model plate located under the seat_

The model number for your engine will be found on the

blower housing of the engine.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears,

Roebuck and Co. Service Center/Department and most Re-

tail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE

FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

• PRODUCT - TRACTOR

° MODEl. NUMBER - 917.252700

° ENGINE MODEL NO.- MV18S- PS58560

° PART NUMBER

° PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you

consider Sears has service units nationwide staffed with

Sears trained technicians.., professional technicians

specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we sell.

147197 Rew 3 06.28.95 Printed in U.S.A.

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Craftsman 917252700 lawn tractor

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OWNER'S MANUAL

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