Craftsman 917271140 16.5-hp automatic lawn tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

£RAFTZMAN+

16.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No

917.271140

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read andfollow alISafety Rules

and Instructionsbefore operat-

ingthisequipment

For answers toyour questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co, Hoffman Estates, II60179

Visit our Craftsman website:w_wsears com/craftsman

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 18

Maintenance ....................................... 18

Service and Adjustments .............. :..... 22

Storage ....................................... .......28

Troubleshooting ................................. 29

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

Pads Ordering ..................... Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained in the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman

riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will

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 other rights which may

vary from state to state.

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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly 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

2 guard in place.

• Slowdownbeforeturning.

• Neverleave 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.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators should

evaluate their ability to operate the

riding mower safely enough to protect

themselves and others from serious

injury.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual-

ly downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water

heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment belts, 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-up. 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 al-

low objects to be thrown. Frequently

checl_ components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

• Check brake operation frequently. Ad-

just and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop rr_chine if

anyone enters the area:

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary, Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with sate machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and Under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and down slopes (15° Max),

not across.

• Remove obstacles such as recks, tree

limbs,etc.

_Look. for th s symbol to point o_ impor-

tant safety precautions, k means L,_u-

TION!tt BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_LCAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always dis-

connect spark plug wire and place wire

where it cannot contact spark plug.

_I_CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the trac-

tor.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual-

ly downhill, if possible.

_CAUTION: Tow only the attach,men ts that

are recommended by and comply witll

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Operate only at the lowest possible speed

when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while

on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose

traction with the ground and cause you to

lose control of your tractor.

_WARNING: The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals known to the

State of Califomia to cause cancer, birth

defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

GASOUNE

CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

OILTYPE

API-SF/SG/SH):

1.25 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

SAE 10W30

(ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 4.0PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION

GAP: .030") RC12YC

GROUND FORWARD: 5.5

ISPEED (MPH): REVERSE: 2.4

!TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 15 AMPS @3600 RPM

SYSTEM:

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE:U 1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor; It has been

designed, engineered-and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependabil-

ity and performance.

.Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained-techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read andretainlhis manual. The

_nstructions will enable you to assembte

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES_".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is

available on this product. Contact your

nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under =Mainte-

nance" and =Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered_or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is

used, it should be maintained in effective

working order by the operator.

In the state of CaUfomia the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

catifomia 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 of this manuat).

Steering Whee

Adapter

Steering

Sleeve

t teering

Extension

Shaft

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I _ _ _ Jr washer

(1)HexBott /r r -_ _

(t) Large Flat , I IIIII_IIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIm

Washer I_ Lo_ut

I_i J:................... 5/16-18

__(1) Wash Seat-

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

(1) Knob h

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

Keys

(2) Keys

Video Cassette

"--1

Slope Sheet

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

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

tractor all 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 you need

are listed below.

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

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

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton.

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERINGWHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes in

extension and lower shafts and install

5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten

securely.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing=straight forward.

• Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

w_asher, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

Extension

Shaft-

5/16 Loc_ut_'_ 5/16 Hex Bolt

Lower Steedng ,-_, _ _

Shaft -. _Tabs

, -- ," , Slots

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Liftseat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

• Ifthis battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one hour

at 6-10 amps, (See "BATTERY" in

MAINTENANCE section of this manual

for charging instructions).

Seat

Battery

Door

Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

• Pivot seat upward and remove from the

cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard,

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

• Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

/ SeatPan Lr_"---'_ ', _\

Flat Wasller eat

Adjustment Knob

NOTE: You may now rollor drive you

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

• Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Opera-

tion section of this manual),

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all inslructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be

sure the area in front of tractor is clear of

other people and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

• Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

• Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

• Sit on seat in operating position.

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

• Release parking brake.

• Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off skid.

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place motion control lever in

neutral position.

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

section ofthis manual. Verify that the belts

are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See =TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

• Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

• Hook roar latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_CAUTION: Do not=removedeflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shield

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

Shield

Mulcher

Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply rernove mulcher plate and store-in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of qptional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mu_chefblades are designed

for discharging-and bagging also.

CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY

YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO

ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST

PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION

FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

#"No remaining loose parts in carton.

J Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

4"All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovednflated at the factory).

J Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be propedy inflated

for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

/ Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,f Engine oil is at proper level.

,# Fuel tank is filled withfresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

J Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

•/ It is importantto purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first

time. Follow proper starting and

transmission purging instructions(See

"TO START ENGINE" and =PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation

section of this manual).

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

r:-aA

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

I\l ,@ 0 @

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Ammeter / Lever

Plunger

Control

Clutch/

Brake

Lift Lever

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Free Wheel

Brake Lever

Control

Lever

Ourtractors co_ormtothes_e_standa_s _the American N_ionalStanda_s

In_e.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the

speed and direction of tractor.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages

transmission:for pushing or slowly

towing the tractor with the engine off,

IGNITION SWITCH - Used forstarting

and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to

release attachment lift lever when

changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlightson

and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks

clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

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 spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

=BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in =EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in =BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch Lever

Throttle/Choke =Engaged" Position

Control Ignition Key

•=Disengaged"

Position

Parking Brake

Clutch/

Brak_ Position

.A_us_nent

Position Knob =Brake"

STOPPING Posi_on

Moron

Control

Lever

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attachment

clutch lever to =DISENGAGED" position.

• GROUND DRIVE -

i o stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full =BRAKE" position.

Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position,

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

=bacldire".

•Tum ignition key to _)FP position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignitionswitch

in any position other than "OFF" willcause

the battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility,always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

• ILCAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position;to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTFLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

• Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Release parking brake and clutch/

brake pedal:

• Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT

The cuffing height is controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

•Tum knob clockwise (Fq) to raise

cutting height.

•Tum knob counterclockwise (P_) to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately

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

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running. These heights are

approximate and may vary depending

upon soil conditions, height of grass and

types of grass being mowed.

• Theaveragelawnshouldbe cutto

approximately2-1/2 inchesduringthe

coolseasonandto over3 inchesduring

hotmonths. Forhealthierandbetter

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass over

6 inches in height should be mowed

twice. Make the first cut relatively high;

the second to desired height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See =TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT* in the Operation section of this

manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in appro-

priate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8

washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten

securely,

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

3/8"16 f"_'__

Locknut_. Q

Gauge

Wheel

Mounting

Bracket

3/8

Gauge Wheel Bolt

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine,

• Select desired height of cut.

• Lower mower with attachment lift

control.

• Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

_1_CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield place.

Attachment Clutch Lever "Engaged"

Position Lift

Lever High

Position

Postiion

Shield

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

hilts.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by

placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position. Free wheel control is located at

the rear draWbar of tractor.

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• Pull freewheel control out and down

into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

A'FFACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

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

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the

ground and cause you to lose control of

your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick;

wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the

tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do

not thread the cap onto the tube.

Remove and read 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 Maintenance

section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

•deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasol!ne. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tem-

peratures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help insure

good cold weather starting.

WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions for

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

A CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

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

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

• Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and tum key

clockwise to =START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try

again. If engine still does not start, move

the throttle control back to the choke

position and retry.

WARMWEATHERSTARTING(50 ° F and

above)

• When enginestarts,movethethrottle

control to the fast position.

• The attachments and ground drive

can nowbe used. Ifthe engine does

not accept the load, restart the en-

gine and allow itto warm up for one

minute usingthe choke as described

above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and

below)

• When engine starts, allow engine to run

with the throttle control in the choke

position until the engine runs roughly,

then move throttle control to fast

position. This may require an engine

warm-up period from several seconds

to several minutes, depending on the

temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

• Place the motion control lever in

neutral. Release the parking brake and

let the clutch/brake slowly return to

operating position.

• Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done dudng the

engine warm up period.

• The attachments can also be used

during the engine warm-up period after

the transmission has been warmed up.

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

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never en_age or disen-

gage freewheel lever whde the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the

transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time. Thisprocedure will

remove any trapped air inside the

transmission which may have developed

during shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

• Place tractor safely on level surface

with engine offand parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling

position (See =TO TRANSPORT" in this

section of manual).

• Sittingin the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move

throttle controlto slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

• Move motion control lever to full forward

_,1ositionand hold for five (5) seconds.

ove lever to full reverseposition and

holdfor five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will

be no movement of drive wheels. The air

is being removed from hydraulic drive

system.

• Move motioncontrol lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut- off engine and set

parking brake.

• Engage transmission by placing

freewheel control in driving position

(See "TO TRANSPORT- in this section

of manual),

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine:

After the engine is running, move

throttle controlto half (1/2) speed. With

motion control lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever

forward, after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position. After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motioncontrol lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this

procedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times.

• Your tractor is now purged and now

ready for. normal operation.

MOWINGTIPS

• Mowershouldbeproperlyleveledfor

bestmowingperformance.See"TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cutarea to the rightof the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

tuming to the rightso 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.

• If grass is extremely tall, itshould be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the

second to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as

the 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.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For beet performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up grass

and trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recur

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide 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 lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

For best results, adjust the mower

cutting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpendicu-

larto the firstcut path.

Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE SERVICE DATES

Check Brake Operstion

Check Tire Pressure _

Check _lor presence and

T : Intedock Systems li_

R Check for Loose Fasteners _ II_T I_

Shaq_n/Replace Mower Blades _4

T Lubrication Chart

0 Check Battery Level

R Clean BatteP/snd Terminals I_

Check Trsn.saxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_'5

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Ks

Check Engine Oil Leve_ _

Change Engine Oil _t,=,a I_

E Clean Air R"er _;

N Clean Air Screen

G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arre6ter I_

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_:

N Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug _

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge _z

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - C;_nge _ often when operating ut:det a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with edJustable system.

2 - Service more oft_m when operating In dirty or dusty condifinns,

3 - If equipped with oll Ififer, change oil every 50 hours.

4 - Replace blade= more often when mo_ng in sandy soil,

6 - Not requk_d If equipped with n_ten_nce-free ballery.

7 - Tighten front _le pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, maximum.

Do not ove,'tiglden.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to Zsrk

operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty,

operator must maintain tractor as

instructed in this manual, (DFront Wheel

Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing

periodically to propedy maintain your Zerk

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual _)Engine /

should be checked at least once each

season.

• Once a year you should replace the i

spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear. I :

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and

help your engine run better and last

longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

• Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICA_ONCHART

- _) Spindle

Zerk

Wheel

ng Zerk

"r-- :

I t

(IK_lenerai Purpose Grease

_Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubdcatin_l bearings. If you feel

they must be lubncated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be ad-

justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seat tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may bepurchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachement clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must ahgn with star

on mandrel assembly.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing Edge Up Mandrel Assembly

Blade Center

Hole

Lock Washel

_--'-'Hex Bolt (Grade)

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolthead.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a gdnding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need

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

balancer. (When using a cone bal-

ancer, follow the instructions supplied

with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in

a horizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

Center Hole -v_

BA'n'ERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The odginal equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps orcovers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Open battery box door.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replacebelts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot. To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high pres-

sure water or steam to clean transaxle.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass

clippings and other materials. To

prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed atr or high pressure

sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized servtce

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

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

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG, or SH.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten

securely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at

"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube sscurel when finished.

" (

Air Cleaner

Cover ""-" '

Foam----.

Pre- dl

O,eansr

_ver Knob

_g Nut

..._Rubbsr

)(3rornmet

_Air Cleaner

Paper Cartridge

_BAirCleaner

ase

_il RI Cap/

Dipstick

'_ Oil Drain

F Plug

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirtand

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING

AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, andJor cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due

to overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run propedy using a

dirty air fitter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

• Remove knob and cover.

• Remove wing nut and air cleaner from

base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

• Saturate itin engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged

cartddge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartddge.

• Reinstall the pre-cleener (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

• Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut,

cover and tighten knob securely.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrestsr (if equipped) as it could

create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to Carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plu_

fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

CLEANING

i lean en_]ine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a short-

ened engine life.

CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

• Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral iN) position,

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• Tum ignition key =OFF" and remove key.

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

• Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

• Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out

of bracket.

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

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 is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring Into square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

• Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or

underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

Small Retainer Spring _.. ; .:o :.,

Suspension Arms ..'=';._;. " Square Hole

Clutch Spdng., ""'

Pulley

Retainer

Anti-Sway

Link

Springs

Sides)

Housing

Large Retainer Bracket

Spdng

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance =A" on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE:Each full turn of adjustment nut will

change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom edge of Bottomedge of

ow :oo

Suspension

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

FRON_TO-BACKADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay level

side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut =E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

• When distance =D" is 1/8" to 112"lower

at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut =E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F"against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

=D" =D':

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut

"E"

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

• Remove mower from tractor (See "1-O

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

• Pull belt away from mower.

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

23 removal instructions.

Mandrel

Pulley Idler

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut =A" on brake

rod.

• If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen

jam nut and tum nut =A" until distance

becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut

against nut =A".

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact your nearest authorized

service center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Jam Nut

Do not touch this nut. If further brake

adjustment is necessary contact your

nearest authorized service centerldepartrnent

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler and

c!utching idler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over

cooling fan blades.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around engine

pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

Engine Pulley--

Clutching Idler ''I

Stationary Idler

Transmission

Input Pu ey

:z_a/

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require removal

for service or replacement, itshould be

purged after reinstallation and before

operating the tractor. See =PURGE

TRANSMISS!ON" in the Operation section

of this manual.

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL

LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel, and lightlytighten.

• Start engine and move motion control

lever untiltractor does not move

forward or backward.

• Hold motion control lever in that

position and turn engine off.

• While holding motion control lever in

place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move motion control lever to the neutral

(N) (lock gate) position.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, ifthe

tractor stillcreeps forward or backward

while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

• Loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move the motion control lever 1/4 to

112inch in the direction it is trying to

creep.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

• Start engine and test.

• If tractor stillcreeps, repeat above steps

until satisfied.

Motion Control

Neutral Lock Gate

.,"

AdjustmentBolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right)when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of this

manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor, if damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

• service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key,

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Retaining Ring

Washers

Axle

Cover

Square Key---_

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK

BATrERY

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a12 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 NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal

ged

Battery

PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal

REPLACING BAI-rERY

_CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

• Liftseat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

• Installnew battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

• First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and

keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

• Close battery box door.

Seat

Box Door

Hex

(Red) (Black)

Cable Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill,

• Close hood,

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to runpoody, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical widng

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 15 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand infront of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and liftoff of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or

individual. Warranty repairs must be

__performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable. If

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke

position. Slowly move lever from choke

to fast position.

• Check to see if hole in throttle lever and

hole in speed control bracket are

aligned.

• If holes are not aligned, loosen cable

clamp screw and align the holes by

inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit

through both holes.

• Pull throttle cable up to remove slack

and tighten cable clamp screw. Re-

move alignment pencil or drill bit.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for

differences in fuel, temperature, altitude or

load. If the carburetor does need adjust-

ment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turning the adjusting needles out

(countemlockwise) 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

needle is turned in too tight.

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

* Be sure you have a clean air filter and

the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see above).

° Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make adjustments with engine

running and shift/motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Idle speed setting - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is

attained.

• _q!_L_L_I_g - With throttle

control lever in slow position, tum idle

fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise)

until engine begins to die and then tum

out (counterclockwise) until engine

runs rough. Turn needle to a point

midway between those two positions.

• Recheck idle speed. Readjust if

necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle fuel adjusting needle out

(countemlockwise) 118 turn. Repeat test

and continue to adjust, if necessary,

until engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO-

RIZED service center/department, which

has proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

Cable

Clam p.__.___L::_J__=_

Screw _-_

Speed Control h /

ThrottJe

Lever

Idle Speed

Adjusting

Screw _

Idle Fuel l I._

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

w=thgasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an

open flame or spark. Allow the engine to

cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storable. When mower is to be stored for

a penod of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance 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

• Fullycharge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage,

battery may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of

storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned

thoroughly (see =TO CLEAN BATTERY

AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

_uUm deposits from forming in essential

el system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels called gasoho or us ng

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 ,n storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINEOIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to =STAR'I" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if 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 protection from

dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

setion to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still

warm.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

CAUSE

PROBLEM

Wllln_ert

Herd to stert

Enginewill not

turn over

Engine clicks but

_'III not start

Loss of power

• Out offuel.

• Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

• Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

Service Adjustments

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery,

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

•adjustment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed

• Attachment clutch is

engaged.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Blown fuse.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty ignition switch,

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

• Throttle in =CHOKE"

position.

CORRECTION

• Fill fuel tank.

• See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

• Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refilltank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

section.

• Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center/department.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal.

• Disengage attachment clutch.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Replace fuse,

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check ell wiring.

• Check/replace ignition switch

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Contact an authorized service

center/department.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Set in =Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power

(Continued)

Excesslve

vibration

Englne contlnues

to run when

operator leaves

seat with

attachment

:clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

Mower blades will

not rotate

CAUSE

• Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

• Low oil level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirtyfuel.

• Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/fins.

• Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of

adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

• Mower deck not level.

• Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Clogged mower deck vent

from build-up of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

• Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

• Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

• Frozen idler pulley.

• Frozen blade mandrel.

CORRECTION

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Check oil level/change oil.

• Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

• Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refilltank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

• Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

• Clean engine air screen/

fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all wiring.

• See "ToAdjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged pads.

• Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected

contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Replace idler pulley.

• Replace blade mandrel.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM

Poor grass

dlscharge

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning

engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

• Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

• Mower deck not level.

• Low/uneven tire air pressure,

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades improperly installed.

• Improper blades used.

• Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

• Switch is =OFP.

• Bulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty light switch.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Blown fuse.

• Bad battery cell(s).

• Poor cable connections.

• Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

• Faulty alternator.

• Freewheel control in

=disengaged" position.

• Motion drive belt worn,

damaged, or broken,

• Air trapped in transmission

during shipment or

servicing.

• Engine throttle control not

set at =SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

stopping engine.

CORRECTION

• Place throttle control in

=FAST" position.

• Shift to slower speed.

• Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

• Level mower deck.

• Check tires for proper air

pressure.

• Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

• Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

• Turn switch =ON".

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiring and connec

tions.

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connections,

• Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

• Place freewheel control in

=engaged" position.

• Replace motion drive belt.

• Purge transmission.

• Move throttle control to

=SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SERVICE NOTES

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

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AMMETER

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OPERATOR

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NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING IKSULATEO CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

TRACTOR-- MODELNUMBER 917.271140

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery

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

8 156417 Case Battery

16 161343 Switch Interlock

21 166182 Hamess, Ught Socket (w/4152J)

22 4152J Ught Bulb

24 4799J Cable, Battery

25 146147 Cable, Battery

26 166180 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Kops Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 4207J Cable, Ground

29 160784 Switch, Seat

30 163968 Switch, Ignition

33 140403 Key, Molded

40 170_19 Hamess, Ignition

41 71110408 Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2

42 131563 Cover,Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop(Hour Meter)

70 170250 Hamess Engine

81 1C9748X RelayAsm

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODELNUMBER 917.271140

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 169830

2 169061

3 17060612

5 155272

9 168337X013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 172198

17 144983X558

18 126938X

20 156437

23 124028X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 166271X558

29 155217X599

30 164919X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 169834

51 73800400

52 19O91416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD552507

58 150127

60 7214O6O6

64 154798

74 STD541437

142 165867

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

2O6 170165

207 17670508

2O8 176706O8

- - 5479,.I

Chassis

Dmwbar

Screw 3/6-16 x 3/4

BumperHood/Dash

Dash

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x _1

Panel, Dash, LH

ClipTinnerman Gdlle PiL

Panel, Dash, RH

HoodAssembly

Bumber Hood

Plats Mtg Battery Fuel Tank

Bushing, Snap, Nylon, Fuel Line

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

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

Grille

Lens, Grille

Fender/Footrest

Bracket,Fender/Support

Screw, Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 112I"YT

PivotBracket Assembly, LH, Mower, Rear

Nut LockW/Insert 114- 20 UNC

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

Bracket Grille PlckoffLH

Screw, HexWshd #8-18 x7/8

Bracket Gdlle PickoffRH

Bolt FinHex 1/4 -20 UNC X.75

Air Duct

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

DashLower STLT

NutCrownlock3/8-16 UNC

Plate ReinforcementSTLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Footrest STLT

Rod PivotChassis/Hood

BoltShoulder5/16-18TT

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Plug Button

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

GROUND DRIVE

• 52

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO.

1 ...... Transaxle (See Breekdown) 65

HydroGr 314-0510 66

8 165866 Rod ShiftFender Adjust 70

10 S'rD561210 PinCotter 1/8 x 1CAD 71

14 10040400 Washer Lock HvyHelical 72

15 74490544 BoltHex FLGHD 5/16-18 GR.5 73

16 STD541431 NutLockHexW/Ins. 5/16-18 74

Unc 75

19 STD541437 Nut LockHex W/Wsh 3/8-16 76

Unc 77

21 130564 Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13 78

22 169498 Rod, Brake Hydro 81

24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8.16 Unc 82

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 83

26 STD551037 Washer 84

27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 89

28 145204 Rod, ParkingBrake 90 124346X

29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 95 170201

30 169592 Bracket,Transaxla 96 4497H

32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 116 72110610

34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 150 165850

35 120183X Bearing,Nylon 151 19133210

36 19211616 Washer 156 166002

37 1572H Pin, Roll 158 165589

38 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat t59 165494

39 72110622 Bolt 161 72140406

40 4470J Spacer, Split

41 165838 Keeper, Belt idler 162 73680400

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

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove

48 154407 BellcrankClutchGrnd Dry STL t64 19091010

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 165 165623

50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880

51 S'rD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC 168 165492

52 STD541431 Nut, Crownlook 5/16-18Unc 169 165580

53 105710X Unk, Clutch 197 169613

55 105709X Spdng, Return, Clutch 198 169593

56 $10523712 Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 199 169612

57 140294 V-Bait, Ground Drive 200 72140508

59 169691 Keeper,Canter Span

61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4 202 72110612

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

63 140186 Pulley, Engine

64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

STD551143 Washer

154778 Keeper BeltEngine Hydro

134683 Guide BeltRH Engine

169183 StrapTorque Lh

19132012 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga.

169182 StrapTorque Rh

169496 Spacer, Split

121749X Washer 25/82 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

STD581075 E.Ring

123583X Key, Square

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

165596 Shaft Asm Cross

165711 SpringTorsion

19171216 Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

169594 Unk Transaxla

164890X428 Console, Shift

Nut Self-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

ControlBypass

Retainer Spring1"Zinc/Cad

BoltCam 3/8-16 x 1.25

BushingBellcrankGrd Ddve

Washer 13/32 x2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted5/161Dx 1,125

Bracket Shift Mount

HubTappered Flange ShiftLt

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4

Gr. 5

NutCrownlockl/4-20 Unc

Bolt Hex Fin 114-20Unc x 1

Gr. 5

Washer 5/6 x .281 x 10 Ga

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

BoltShoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Lt

NylinarSnap-In

Washer Nyliner

BoltShoulder5/16-16UNC

BoltRDHD SQNK

5/16-18UNC x 1

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

NOTE: All componentdimensions given inU.S. Inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

STEERINGASSEMBLY

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

STEERINGASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

139768

154427

169840

169839

6266H

121748X

19272016

12000029

3366R

169832

STD551137

136518

145212

156546

57079

16O395

165857

165851

154406

126847X

136874

19131416

17060612

STD561210

13O465

155099

152927

139769

19133812

STD541537

100711L

SteeringWheel

FrontAxleAssembly

SpindleAssembly, L.H.

SpindleAssembly, R.H.

Beadng, Race, Thrust,Hardened

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

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

Ring, Klip

Beadng,SteedngColumn

Unk, Drag

Washer, Lock

Spacer, Beadng, FrontAxle

Nut, Hexflange Lock

Shaft Assembly, Steedng

Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Support, Shaft

Screw hex Wshhd TorX

Pittman Shaft Assembly

Bracket, Steadng

Bushing, Link,Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Red, Tie

Bushing,Steadng

ScrewTT #10-32x 5 x 3/8 Flange

Insert, Stearing Wheel

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

LockNut Center 3/8-24 UNF

Adaptor,Steadng Wheel

145054X428 Boot,Steadng Dash p/L MtlBIk

121749X

153720

121232X

6855M

73800500

74780520

1679O2

74780616

160367

1544O4

72140618

16..o827

19132012

74950612

169835

133835

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

ExtensionSteadng Non-Adjust

Cap, Spindle

Fitting,Grease

Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18 UNC

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

Kit, Steering Assembly, Service

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 uric.x 1 Gr. 5

Spacer Brace Axle

BearingArmPlttman

Bolt RdhdSq 3/8-16 Uricx 2-1/4

Brace Axle

Washer 13/32 x 1-I14 x 12 Ga

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

Bracket Susp Chassis Front

Fastener Christmas Tree

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

ENGtNE

TRACTOR'" MODEL HUMBER 9t7.271140

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

ENGINE

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162152

2 17720410

3 .......

4 159420

13 12-041-03

14 13280328

15 13200300

16 STD551231

23 169837

29 137180

31 I09202X

32 158990

33 123487X

37 137040

40 124028X

44 17490412

45 17000612

46 19091416

62 STD551131

77 19101216

79 M740108025

80 74760508

81 73510400

101 M73030800

ControlThrot I Ch

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

Engine(See Breakdown)Kohler Model No.CV16s-43520

Muffler

Gasket

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

Elbow,Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer

Shield,BRN/DBR Guard

Arrestor,Spark

Tank, Fuel

Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank, Vented

ClampHose BIk

LineFuel

Plug OilDrain (See EngineBreakdown)

Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line

Screw, Hex Washer Head, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 3/4

Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x 3/4

Washer, 9/32 x 718x 16 Guage

Washer, Lock

Washer 5/16 x3/4 x 16 Guage

Bolt, Hex

Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 Uric x 1/2

Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

NuIFlange MB-1.25

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

SEATASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140123

2 140551

3 71110616

4 19131610

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 17000616

9 19131614

10 155925

11 166369

12 121246X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Seat 3450 BIkJblkCraftsman

Bracket Pnt PivotSeat (blk)

BoltFin Hex 3/3-16unc X 1

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

Clip PushIn Hinged

Nut Hex Lockw/Ins 3/8-16 Unc

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 SIkZi

Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 SMGML

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga

Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

KnobSeat

Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch

13 121248X Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id

14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2

15 134300 Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

16 121250X SpdngCprsn 1 27 BIkPnt

17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge FigGr 5 Zinc

21 171852 BoltShoulder5/16-18 Unc-2A

22 STD541431 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-18

24 19171912 Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga,

25 127018X BoltShoulder 5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,271140

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KEY

NO.

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

171765

163204

156811

156439 Decal FenderDanger Sears

163205 Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold

171698 Decal HoodRhCraftsman

171699 Decal HoodLhCraftsman

168920 Decal Engine H/P

133644 Decal MaintCustomer

SearsDora

Decal Replacement Srs

Decal FenderCraftsmenGold

Decal FenderSTLTH Oper

Inst E/S

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 146046

14 163263

15 160396

19 138047

20 166887

22 149516

- - 169210

- - 138311

°.

.°

Decal V-belt Dr SchTractorE

Decal Dash Panel

Decal Mower DriveSchematic

Decal, Battery Diehard Sears

Decal DeckMower EZ3

Decal Battery

Decal By Pass LtHydro

Decal UIt Handle

165800X428 Pad FootrestLhSTLT

165799X428 PadFootrestRh STLT

172230 Manual,Owner's (English)

172231 Manual,Owner's(Spanish)

WHEELS&TIRES

4,10

KEY

NO.

1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106222X Tire, Front

4 59904 Tube, FrontTire

(Not Provided, Service Item

only)

5 106732X427 Rim, Front

6 278H Fitting,Grease (Front Wheel

Only)

90401"t Bearing, Flange(FrontWheel

Only)

9 106108X427 Rim, Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear

10 7152J Tube, RearTiro

(Not Provided,Service Item

Only)

11 104757X Cap, Axle

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

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions givenin U.S. inches

1inch ==25.4 rom

11 7

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER917.271140

LIFTASSEMBLY

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

LIFTASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm.

2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift

3 105767X PinGroove

4 12000002 ERing

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Ga.

6 120183X BeadngNylon

7 125631X GdpHandla Fluted

8 122365X ButtonPlunger Red

11 139865 Unk Uft.LH.

12 139866 LinkLiftR.H.

13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng

15 167253 LinkFront

16 73350800 NutJam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion

18 73800800 Locknut, Hex, with Washer lnsed 112-13Unc

19 139868 Arm SuspensionRear

20 163552 RetainerSpdng

23 110807X Nut, Special

24 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

25 2876H Spring

26 169484 RetainerClip

27 126971X Rod, Adjust Lift

28 73350600 Nut,Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC

29 138057 Knob, Infinite Height Adjustment

30 150233 Trunnion, Inf. Height

31 140302 Beedng, Pvt. Uft. Spherical

32 73540600 NutCmwnlack3/8-24

49 145212 Nut, Hex Flange Lock

50 110452X Nut, Push Phos. &-Oil

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

MOWERDECK

, ,,, c_-°' 5---,0

I:I

sg--_ 144

939192

21 22

_/3 24

20 29

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 165892 MowerHousing 92 STD541437

2 STD533107 Bolt

3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway 93 19171416

Bar,Front 94 132264

4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 95 132273

5 STD624000 Retainer Spdng 101 136420

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 102 71161010

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

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 104 S'TD55111D

10 140296 Washer, Hardened 105 160793

11 134149 B_ade,Mu_chtr_j 106 20293

12 129895 Beadng, Ball 111 155197

13 137645 St_ft Assembty, Mandrel, 112 155198

Vented (Incl. Key Number 6) 113 17060512

14 128774 Housing,Mandrel, Vented 114 73510500

15 110485X Bearing, Ball,Mandrel 115 72110504

16 140329 Stripper,Vented Mower Deck 116 4898H

16 72140505 Bolt, Cardage 5/16-18 x 5/8 117 165746

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 118 73930600

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 119 19121414

21 STD541431 Nut,Crownlcok5/16-18 UNC 121 143723

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 128 153390

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 129 19131312

24 I_X Cap, Sleeve 130 STD523710

25 123713X Spdng,Torsion, Deflector

26 110462X Nul, PLish 131 STD533710

27 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 142 165890

28 19111016 Wsshar 11/32 x 518x 16 Ga. 143 157109

29 131491 Rod,Hinge 144 158634

30 157722 Screw ThdrolRottingWsh Hd 145 165888

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 146 165891

32 153535 Pulley,Mandrel 147 131335

33 137266 Nut, Toplock,Flanged 148 169022

34 STD533717 Bolt 149 165898

35 133835 Fastner,Christmas Tree 150 19091216

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 151 169670

37 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ge. 152 169676

40 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock3/8-16 UNC 153 169674

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H. 154 169675

45 _4003 Retainer 155 169671

46 137729 Screw, Thd. Rolt 114-20x 5/8 156 169672

48 133944 Washer, Hardened 157 169669

49 155066 RotterAssemt_y,Cam Follower 158 17720410

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder#10-24 Grade 5 159 STD533717

51 STD541410 Locknut

52 139888 Bolt,Shoolder5/16-18 UNC - - 130794

53 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler - - 169583

56 165723 Spacer, Retainer

59 141043 Guard, Tuv Idler

67 149846 KnobCustomOval

68 144959 V-Belt

90 74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 Unc x 1

91 132274 BracketAsm Noserollar LH

DESCRIPTION

Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16

UNC

Washer 17/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

RollarNose

BracketAsm Noserollar RH

Cover Mulching42" Black

ScrewTruss Hd Phil10-24 x518

Washer#10

Washer Lock

Latch Asm Bagger

NutWa_

Bracket Gauge, Wheel LH

Bracket,Gauge, Wheel RH

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Hex Keps 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt,Carriage 5/16 UNC x 112

Bolt, Shoulder

Wheel,Gauge

Nut,Crownlock 3/8-16

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 14 Gs.

Bracket

Washer Felt

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

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x1

Gr,5

BoltRdhd Sqnk3/8-16 UNC x 1

Arm SpringBrake Mower

Bracket Arm IdAer42"

Keeper Belt 42"ClutchCable

PulleyIdler Fiat

BoltCarraige Idler

Spring Extension

Spring ReturnIdler

Retainer SpringYellowZinc

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

Bracket Clutch

Cable Clutch42"

Washer flat 3/8" Type B

SpringRetainer

Spring RetentionLever

Spacer

RodClutch

SCrewHex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/6

Bolt Rdhd Sqn

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

MandrelAssembly(Includes

Key Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31

and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete(Std

deck - order separately

mulcherplate componentskey

nos. 101-106)

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven InU.S.inches

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

119-

120-

109

107

9OO

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170351 Main Housing, Assembly 58 170407

2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 59 170408

3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 60 142883

4 170354 Swashplate, Trunion 61 142881

Machined 62 142887

5 169898 Block - Assembly 63 170410

6 170355 Sealant 10.50z

7 170356 Hex Flange Screw 64 142892

1/4-20 X 1.25 65 170411

8 170357 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double 66 170412

End 67 170413

9 170358 Shaft, Input 68 170414

10 170359 Ring - Retaining 69 170415

11 170360 Spacer 70 170416

12 169870 Ring - Retaining 71 170417

13 170361 Seal, Lip .67 X 1.58 X .276

14 169869 Ball Brg 17mm Id X 40ram 72 170418

Od X 12mm

16 170362 Hex Flange Head Screw 73 142884

5/16-24X0.75

17 170363 Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7 74 170419

18 170364 Arm, Control 75 170420

19 150771 Bearing, 30x52x13 Thrust

23 170365 Check Plug Assembly, 76 170421

Washer 77 170422

24 170366 Shaft, Motor 78 142969

27 170367 Gear - Pinion, 13t 79 142980

28 170368 10t/48t Gear 80 150778

29 170369 Gear, 10t Jack,shaft

30 170370 60t Bull Gear 81 170423

31 170371 Sleeve Bearing 82 170424

.75 X 1.575 X .625

32 170389 SleeveBearing(Outboard) 83 161162

.75xl .750x.625 84 170425

33 142991 Washer, 85 170426

3/4 Id X 1-1/20d X .13 Thk 86 170427

34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 87 170424

35 170391 Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 88 170429

(Key, R.H.)

36 170392 Shaft, Axle °75 X 16.99 90 170430

(Key, LH.) 93 170431

37 150792 Miter Gear (SpUned) 107 170432

38 150793 Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id) 108 170433

39 150809 Shaft

40 170393 Ring, Spiral Retaining 109 170434

41 170394 Pin, Jackshaft 111 170435

42 170395 Magnet, Ring 112 170436

43 170396 Spnng, Bypass 113 170437

44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw

3/8-24 X 2.5 Long 116 170438

45 170397 Filter 119 170439

46 170398 Base, Filter 120 170440

47 170999 Actuator, Bypass 121 170441

48 170400 Rod, Bypass Actuator

49 170401 Arm, Bypass 122 170442

50 170202 Retaining Ring .250 123 170443

External 124 170444

51 170403 Seal, Up .741 X .250 X .250

Tc 125 170445

52 170404 Flat Washer, 126 170446

5/8 Id X 1.00d X .05 Thk

53 170405 Retaining Ring 127 170447

54 170406 Bearing, Center Block 900 166768

55 142977 Spring - Helical Compression

56 142978 Washer

57 150798 20w-50 Oil

Brake Yoke

Rotor, Brake

Brake Puck

Puck Plate

Brake Actuating Pin

Hfhcs 1/4-20x2 W/

Patch,SpecialFlange

Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 W/Patch

Spacer

Spring, Brake Arm Bias

Sq. Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed

Arm, Brake

Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24

Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4

Compression Spring Brake

Anti-Drag

Washer, Ht

.5 I.D. X 10.D. X .032

Flat - Washer

11/32 I.D. X 7/80.D

Oil Seal .625 X 1o0 X .25

Check Plug Assembly, .027,

Washer

Stud, 5/16-24 Friction Pack

Puck, .330 X 1.50 X .0975

Spring, Helical Comp

pacer

Hex Lock Nut 5/16-

24Unjf(Nyion Insert)

Wedge, Friction Pack

Clip, Washer

.316xl .50x.1046 (Plated)

Pin, Standard Headless

Fitting, 5/16 Sae 5/32 Tube

Hose, Expansion Tank

Expansion Tank

Cap - Poppet Valve

Bolt, Self Tapping

10-32 X 1/2

Puck, Inner Wedge

Spring Clip - Housing Thrust

Deflector

Washer, Motor Shaft

.71 idx1.15odx.030thk

Plug, See #6

O-Ring .07 X .301 I.D.

Shield, Vent

Bracket, Support Expan

sion Tank

Silicon Sponge

Fan, 7 In.

Pulley

Hex Lock Nut 112-20 (Nylon

Insert)

Washer, Belleville

Belt Keeper

Center Section-Filter-

Bypass Assembly

Assembly

Seal - O-Ring Kit

Transaxle Complete

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I

12 11

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CRANKCASEI

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 25-351-01 Lifter,valve (2) 1 12-032-03 Seal, crankshaft

2 12-755-81 Kit, cylinderhead (Includes 2 Block,cylinder(Use Short Block12 522

3-17) 18)

3 12-411-01 3 12-445-02

Rod, push _2) Strap, lifting

4 12-041-10 Gasket, cylinder head 4 M-0839025 Screw, hex. flange

5 12-017-01 Valve, intake (Std.) M8x1.25x25

12-017-02 Valve, intake (.25) 5 12-380-17 Dowel, locating (4)

6 12-016-01 Valve, exhaust (Std.) 6 12-755-49 Kit, camshaft(Includes 7,8)

12-016-02 Valve, exhaust (.25) 7 12-089-31 Spdng, actuating

7 X-75-23 Plu._,allen lid. pipe 1/8 8 12-422-08 Shim, camshaft(A.R.) blue

8 12-318-19 CyhoderHead 12-422-09 Shim, camshaft (A.R.) red

9 25-186-01 Arm,rocker(2) 12-422-10 Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

10 12-599-03 Pivot,rockerarm (2) yellow

11 M-0640034 Screw, hex. flange 12-422-11 Shim, camshaft (A.R.)

M6xl.0x34 (2) green

12 12-089-01 Spdng, valve (2) 12-422-12 Shim, camshaft(A.R.)

,ar%

13 12-173-01 Cap, valve spring(2) 12-422-13 Shim, camshaft (AR)

14 12-755-03 Kit, retainer (2) 12-422-07 Shim, camshaft (A_RI)white

15 12-468-05 Washer, plain 13/32 9 12-144-27 Shaft, balance

Pistonw/Ring Set (Std.)

16 12-112-13 portSpacer'head bolt exhaust 10 12-874-07 _lncludes 11-12)

17 12-086-15 Screw, hex. flange 24-874-11 Pistonwiring Set (.08)

M10xl.5x81 (5) 12-874-08 Pistonw/Ring Set (.25)

18 X-426-9 Clamp, hose (2) 12-874-09 PistonwiRing Set (.50)

19 12o326-03 Hose, breather 11 12-018-02 Retainer,piston pin (2)

20 M-0645020 Screw,.hex. flange 12 12-108-07 Ring Set (Std.)

M6x1.0x20 (5) 12-108-08 Ring Set (.25)

21 12-096-07 Cover, valve w/nipple 12-108-09 Ring Set (.50)

22 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange 13 12-067-05 Connecting Rod (Std;)

M5x0.Sxl0 12-067-06 Connecting Red (.25)

23 12.018-01 Retainer, breather reed 14 12-380-01 Pin, governor regulating

24 12-402-02 Reed, breather 15 12-043-05 Gear, governorassembly

16 M-063t005 Washer, plain 6mm

17 12-144-02 Shaft, governor gear

18 52-139-09 Plug, cup

19 12-755-64 Kit,gov.crossshaftw/clip

(Includes24)

21 X-25-102 washer, plain 114

22 12-032-01 Seal, gevemor cross shaft

23 SM-0631015 Washer, plain6mm

24 12-154-05 Clip, hitchpin

TRACTOR -- MODELNUMBER 917.271140

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16S,TYPENUMBERPS-43520

IGNITION / ELECTRICAL BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

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22 _--6

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AIR INTAKE I

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-(_5-14 Screw, hex. flange MlOx1.5x46 1 M.0545010 Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8xlO (8)

2 12-468-03 Washer, plain 3/8 2 24-468-10 Washer, plain 1/4

3 24-162-03 Screen, grass 3 12-146-07 Plate, blowerhousing

4 M.0639016 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16 (6) 4 24-086-18 Screw, phllliphd M4xO.7X8 (2)

6 12-157.03 Fan 5 24-096-05 Cover, pinion

7 41-403.09 Regulator, rectifier 6 2205,34 Washer, plain 5/16 (2)

8 X-22-11 Washer, lock(2) 7 12-027-54 Housing,blower

9 236602 Connector 8 12-063-10 Baffle, intake side

10 X-42-15 Key 9 25-154-02 Clip, mounting(3)

11 12-025-35 _ 10 12.O86-37 Screw,captive washer

12 41-155-02 Connector (4 contact) M5 X0.8X20 (3)

13 M-0548025 Screw, hex. cap M5x0.8x25 (2) 11 M.0645016 Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0xt6 (2)

14 12-085-01 Statorassembly- 15 amp 12 12-06308 Baffle, cylinderhead

15 12-132.02 SparkPlug 13 12-(To3.09 Barite, cylinder

16 X-728-t Clip, cable NOT ILLUSTRATED

17 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange M5xO,8xl0 (2) X-25-92 WASHER, PLAIN3/16" (2)

18 12-584-08 Module,ignition

19 12-452-02 Ten'ninal

20 12-086-35 Screw, hex. socket M5x0.ax20 (2)

21 M-0461013 Screw,pan head M4.2x13 (2) AIR INTAKFJFILTRATION

22 12-584*12 Mndule,speed advance

23 25-086*47 ShoulderM6X1.0X16 (4)

NOT ILLUSTRATED KEY PART

25-518-29 Lead NO, NO.

25-518-05 Lead

12-176-36 Harness

X-25-5 Washer, plain5/16" 1 25-341-03

12-155-02 Cormector 2 12.096-24

3 12-083-t2

25-517-03 ClipCable 4 12-1083-t0

DESCRIPTION

1230046

12-100.0_

12-032-7t

12-(_4-07

12-072-04

10 12.086.01:

Knob, air cleaner cover

Cover, aircleaner

proclear_,elernent

Kit_r=cleaear element

Seal _4"

W_-ngNu_

Seal-l-7/16"

Base, a_._ner(Includes

StUd_m_mfmg plate

MSXl:eX75

S_rew_#I(_ Hi-Lo _read

11 12.041_.02_ Gasr(et, air cleaner

NOT ILLUSTRRTED

12-113-53_ Deeal;alrcreaner

TRACTOR - - MODELNUMBER 917.271140

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16S,TYPENUMBERPS-43520

STARTING SYSTEM I

8--

ENGINE CONTROLS I

01L PAN / LUBRICATION

"14

"O _10

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

M-0839070

25-098-05

12-755-54

12-227-06

12-170-05

12-221-01

12-227-13

12-211-01

Screw, bex. flange

M8x1.25x70 (2)

Starter assembly (Includes

3-8)

Kit, driveend

Cap, drive end

Armature

Kit, brush& spring

Cap, commutatorend

Bolt, hex. flange

1/4-20x4-5/8 (2)

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-038-01 Dipstickassembly (Includes

2-3)

2 25-755-13 Kit,oilfillcap (Includes3)

3 12-153-03 O-Ring,oilfillcap

4 12-153-02 O-Ring, upperoil filltube

5 12-123-04 Tube, oilfill

6 SM-0545020 Screw, hsx. flange

M5x0 8x20

7 12-153-01 O-Ring, loweroilfilltube

8 25-162-07 Screen,oil pickup

9 12-096-03 Cover, oil pickupscreen

10 M-0545016 Screw, hex flange

M5x0.8x16

11 25-462-09 Valve, oilpressurerelief

13 52-050-02 Filter,oil

14 X.75.10 Plug, sq hd solid3/8

15 12.393-01 Pump, oilassembly

16 12-153-06 O-Ring,oil pumpcover

17 12-096-34 Cover, oil pump

18 M-0545016 ScreW,bex flange

M5x0.8x16 (3)

19 12-032-03 Seal, o!1(P.T.O.end)

20 24-086-16 Screw, hex. flange

MSx1.25x45 (11)

21 24,086-17 Screw, hex. flange

M8x1.25x45

22 12-199-53 Assembly,Pan, oil (Incl.

11,15-1e)

12-079-07 Linkage, choke

12-237-01 Clamp, cable

M-0664020 Screw, lobed socket

M6xL0x20 (2)

24-086-43 Screw. hex flange

12-536-10 Control. speed assembly

(Includes 6,8,9)

M-0443025 Screw. pan head

M4x0 7x25

M-0443020

12-089-11

12-089-23

12-089-24

12-755-83

12-100-07

52-211-04

12-090-28

25-158-08

12-079-01

25-158-11

Screw, pan head

M4x0 7x20

Spring, choke (2)

Spdng, choke return

Spdng. governor

Kit, governor lever (Includes

12-14)

Nut, hex flange 1/4 - 20"

Bolt, 1/4 - 20 X 1"

Lever, governor

Bushing,throttle linkage

Linkage. throttle

Bushing,throttle linkage

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16S,TYPENUMBERPS-43520

CRANKSHAFT

_j6

FUELSYSTEM I

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271140

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-064t060 Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2) 1 12-014-37 Crankshaft (Includes 2)

3 X-22-11 Washer, star _/4 2 12-139-01 Plug, cup

4 M-0629116 Stud M6x1.0xt16 (2)

5 12-853-95 Kit, carburetor w/gasket EXHAUST

(Includes 6,7,8 qty 1

12454-01, 25452-20)

6 12-041-02 Gasket, air cleaner KEY PART

7 12-053-95 Carburetor assembly

(For information only not NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

available separately)

8 12-041-01 Gasket, carburetor (2) 1 25-072-04 Stud (2)

9 12-265-04 Deflector, heat 2 12-041-03 Gasket, exhaust manifold

10 47-154-01 Clip cable 4 12-126-11 Bracket, muffler

11 X-426-09 Clamp, hose (2) 5 12-445-06 Strap, lifting

12 25-353-10 Line, fuel 9" 6 M-0645025 Screw, hex. flange

13 25-050-02 Filter, fuel M6xl.0x25 (2)

12-522-18 Short Block

NOT ILLUSTRATED 12-755-62 Gasket Set

12-757-02

12-757-03

12-041-01

12-041-02

12-041-05

12-041-06

12-032-06

12-757-33

12-041-06

12-454-01

26-462-20

12-454-03

M-0561010

M-0645020

Kit, float

Kit, carburetorrepair

Gasket, carburetor

Gasket, air cleaner

Gasket, bowl

Gasket, bowlscrew

Seat, solenoid

Kit, solenoid repair

Gasket, bowl screw

Tie, wire

Terminal

Tie cable

Screw, thread forming

MSX0.8X10

Screw, hex. flange

M6X1.0X2_ (2)

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

__A erate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme |

caution when changing direction on slopes. I

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour toutte service ou les pi_ces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

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

PartsDirectsM

1-800-366-PART (1-600-366-7278)

Para ordenarpiezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-859-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday

1-800-827-6655

r- _q

SEARS

Home Centrar

172230 11.29.99 SV Printed in U.S.A.

Craftsman 917271140 16.5-hp automatic lawn tractor

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User Manual

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