Craftsman 917270840 lawn tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

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20.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270840

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon- Sat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Troubleshooting .................................... 31

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

tery will not hold a charge, Sears 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 equip-

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

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

warranty applies only 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, Roebuck and Co., D/817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

• 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.

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• 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 direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing 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 unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you 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 notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and 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

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation 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

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check 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.

Adjust and service as required.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing,

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and 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 rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• Donotturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

_,Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

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

TY IS INVOLVED.

,_CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

,_.WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 30

API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM

GAP: .030") OR J19LM

VALVE CLEARANCE: INTAKE: .005-.007

EXHAUST: .009-.011

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0-5.5

(MPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.4

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 3 AMPS BATFERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR:30

MIN. CCA:240

CASE SIZE: U1R

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 dependability

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 and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the =SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able onthis 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 unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

attester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resoumes Code). Othe

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

(1) LargeFlatWasher

Parts Bag contents shown full size

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

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Lockwasher3/8

(1) Locknut 5/16o18

(1) Knob

(1) Washer

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

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16°18

(2) Washers

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

_ (2) Lock

Washers #10

(2) Weld

Nuts #10

_#10 x 518

Parts packed separately in carton

Manual

Seat

EC]

Video

Cassette

Mulcher

Plate

Parts Bag

Paris Bag contents not shownfull size

Steedng

Wheel

Steering

Boot

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

2) Center-

lock Nuts

(2) Washers 3/8

x7/8 x 14 Gauge

Steering Wheel Adapter

Slope Sheet

(2) Gauge

Wheels

(2) Keys

Steedng

Wheel Insert

_(2 !_J

) Latch Hook

Assemblies

Steering

Extension

Shaft

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

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

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

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set willmake assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) 3/4" wrench

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(1) 3/4" Socket w/

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(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 posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove,

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATrACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

iMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

• 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.

• Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing 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

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in sl<id that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment 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 Operation

section of this manual).

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift hood to raised position.

• If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for

charging instructions).

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• 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

securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment Knob

Rat Washer

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemb! e weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

• Tighten hardware securely.

• Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

• Place front of 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 rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

,A, CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut From

The Top

Lock

Weld Washer

Hook Points

Down

Latch

Hook

Washer

Hooks

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper position when

operating mower. Be sure they are proper-

ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-

formance.

• Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on

a flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See =TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGH-I" in the Operation section of

this manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut po-

sition, gauge wheels should be assem-

bled so they are slightly off the ground.

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

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

16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel

Mountin Bracket ...._ \

3/8-16Washer

_rBolt

Wheel

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you leam how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

,/CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

v' All assembly instructions have been

completed.

v' No remaining loose parts in carton.

v' Battery is properly prepared and _

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

I/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

v' All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

v' Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled

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

cutting results. (Tires must be properly

inflated for leveling).

i/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed propedy around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

_' Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

i/ Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

J Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,I Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

,/ It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions

(See =TO START ENGINE" and

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE

FUEL CHOKE

LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

,I,

LIGHT

MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

R N H

-_-'-- -ATTACHMENT" REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

CLUTCH ENGAGED

L (®>3[

LOW PARKING BRAKE

- KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

_ii,i _i_i¸

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Light Switch

Position

Ammeter

Choke

ThrottleControl

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Height

Knob

LiftLever

Plunger

Attachment

LiftLever

Parking Brake

Freewheel

Control

Motion

Control Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attachments

mounted to yourtractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on and

off.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold

engine.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to controlengine

speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutch-

ingand brakingthe tractorand starting the

engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages trans-

missionfor pushingor slowlytowing the tractor

with the engine off.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust

the mower cuffingheight.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the

speed and directionof the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and

lower the mower deck or other attachments

mounted to yourtractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment liftlever when changing itsposition.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for startingand stop-

ping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+) or

discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake intothe

brake position.

Theoperationofanytractorcan 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 slSectacles, or stan-

dard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

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.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

• Depress clutch/brake pedal ir_tofull

=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

Choke Lever "Engaged"

Control

Position

"Disengaged"

Control

Parking Brake

"Brake"

Position

Motion

Pedal "Drive" "Disengaged" Control

Position Position Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE-

• To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full =BRAKE"

position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

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

=backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "OFF" will cause

the battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

_, CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are start-

ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a

warm engine.

• To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the 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.

NOTE: The effort to move the motion con-

trol lever will reduce after the first few

hours of use. This is normal.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

• Turn knob clockwise (C,) to raise cutting

height.

• Turn knob counterclockwise (_) to

lower cutting height.

The cutting height range is approximately

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

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running. These heights are ap-

proximate and may vary depending upon

soil conditions, height of grass and types

of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Lower mower with attachment lift con-

trol.

• Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

Attachment Clutch

Lever "Engaged"

Attachment Lift

Lever High Position

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control !ever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position.

Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor.

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• Pull freewheel control knob out and hold

in position by inserting retainer spring

into forward hole of control red.

• 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.).

"Disengaged"

Low

Guard

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mendedby and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy of

a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

• Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary,

add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting. (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manua().

• 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 gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

cold weather starting.

JILWARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional informa-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

nent damage may occur.

_,CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

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

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to fast position

• Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may not be

needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute, if the

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, wait a

few minutes and try again. If engine still

does not start, pull the choke control out

and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F

AND ABOVE)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.

• The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND

BELOW)

• When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothly. Continue to push the choke

control in small steps allowing the

engine to accept small changes in

speed and load, until the choke control

is fully in. If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly. This may

require an engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes,

depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC I RANSMISSION 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 neu-

tral. Release the parking brake and

let the clutch/brake slowly retum to

operating position.

• Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

• The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up and

may require the choke control be pulled

out slightly.

NOTE: A high altitude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

A, CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running,

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the trans-

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the first time. This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the trans-

mission which may have developed during

shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

• Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to slow position. With motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

• Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive sys-

tem.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut oft engine and set parking

brake.

• Engage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in driving position (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running,move throt-

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

motion control lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever for-

ward; after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position. After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

cedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times.

• Your tractor is now purged and ready for

normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

• When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, Select a

ground speed that will suit thelerrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

t J

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ting action of the blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow you[ 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 cut-

ting 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 condi-

tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattem from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

graining of the lawn.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE __ ,___ _ _o_. ,_ /'_

FILL,.DATES

ASYOUCOMPLET

CheokBrake erot=

i Check Tire Pgessure

I Check Operator Presence and

Intedcck Systems IS"

Check for Loose Fasteners _ V'7 V'

: Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades V'4

Lubrication Chart _ V _

O Check Battery Level

Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxla Cooling Ik_

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension V's

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

v',

= Check Engine Oil Level _ II_

Change Engine Oil I1_1.=,: If

E Clean Air Filter

i N Clean Air Screen

: G Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester V'

= Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) I_1,2

i EN ClaanEngineC°°lingFins _'

Replace Spark Plug I_

: Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_=

Replace Fuel Filter V'

1 - Change more often when operating urtde_ a heavy toad or in high ambient terrlperatur_, 5 - _|_lpp<KI _lh IKFJ_ltab_l ir/ltam.

2 - Service more ofttm when ope_atktg in dirty or d_ty condft_oP_.

3 - If equipped with oil filter, change oil _Nely 50 hours,

4 * Replace blades more often when m_wing in sandy =o_.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

• Checktire pressure.

• Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

6 - Nol requ_ed if equipped with mairderlr tce-h'9<J heftefy

7 * TIg_lterl h'ont axJe pfvo_ bolt to 35 fL-Ib_, rm_lmum.

DO not ove_ghten.

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk Zerk

O FrontWheel Wheel

Beadng

Beadng Zerk

O Engine

Clutch i

Pivot(s) _....j

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O SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL

O General Purpose Grease

O Refer to Maintenance =Engine" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bear-ings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating

bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,

use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubri-

cant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 3 of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasolir_e, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

her.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated. Mandrel

Trailing Assembly

Edge Blade Center

Hole

Flat Washer

Lock Star

_-- Hex Bolt (Grade 8)"

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 grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

• To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

Center Hole

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

Blade

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.

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However, 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.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot.

• Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-

pings and other materials. To prevent

damage to seals, do not use com-

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

.30* ._o_ .io* o- _o= 20" 30-

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when

used above 32°1=. Check your engine oil

level more frequently toavoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must 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 dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of

this manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate reading.

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

Air Screen

Oil Drain._-_ ___

Plug

o Fi_lCap/Dipstick" _

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

21 dried gum fibers.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

• Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

• Saturate it in engine oil._ Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner.

• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.

• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor.

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

• Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre-

cleaner, cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-

tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cartridge.

Knob

Wing Nut

Foam Pre-

Cleaner

Plate

Air Screen

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating. Air guide covers must

be removed. Remove side panels and

hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND

GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Ad,

justments section of this manual).

Top Air Guide_,,,

Air Guide Cover ,,

(Both Sides)

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

Filter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

,_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

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

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

Clutch

Suspension

Arms

• Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

• Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Retainer

Spring

Front

Link

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

Retainer Springs

Sides)

prings

(Both Sides)

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tiros are propedy inflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

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 adjust-

ment 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

of Curl/_(_f CAd

Suspension

Arm

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 1/2" lower

at front than roar, tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of tums.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

_.Oo _o_ Mandrel

/9 r-_',,_.L_ _.

Both Front LinksShouldbe Equal in Length

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. If the followingfront-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-

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

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 "TO

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.

Mandrel

Pulley

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

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

jam nut and turn 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 necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department.

_Jam With Parking Brake

=Engaged"

_Nut

_ Operating Arm

Do Not touch this nut. Iffurther brake adjust-

ment is necessary contact your nearest autho-

rized service center/department

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over cool-

ing fan blades.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around engine

pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

Engine

Pulley

Clutching Idler-

Stationary Idler-

Transmission

Input Pulley

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

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 lightly tighten.

• Start engine and move motion control

lever until tractor 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 bo!t_

• Move motion control lever to the'_eutral

(N) (lock gate) position.

• Tighten adjustmeht 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, if the

tractor still creeps 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 1/2

inch in the direction it is trying to creep.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

• Start engine and test.

• If tractor still creeps, repeat above steps

until satisfied.

Motion Control Lever

Neutral Lock

wheel and reassemble per instruuuu_=sin

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.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle Cover

=_.,_ Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

Adjl

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require remova!

for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstailation and before

operating the tractor. See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section

of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

if steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

•,CAUTION" Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

if your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The ether vehicle must also be a !2 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

26 your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TOATTACHJUMPERCABLES-

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

• Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

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

L.H. Pan_

Bolt

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten

securely.

• Close terminal access doors.

• Close hood.

Terminal

Access

Door

Terminal '"

Guard

Nut Hex Bolt

Cable

(Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Close hood.

REPLACING BATTERY

•,CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

• Lift hood to raised position.

• Remove terminal guard.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove

battery from tractor.

• Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

• Reinstall terminal guard.

• First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt

and keps nut as shown. Tighten secure-

ly.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

• Raise hood.

Unsnap headlight wire connector.

Stand =nfront of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

Hood

• . Headlight

", ' Wire

Connector

Quarter Circle

Choke Closed

;wivel

Casing Clamp

Screw

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 indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

• Check that swivel is against side of

quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable

clamp screw and pull cable back until

swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten

cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

• Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car-

tridge plate to expose carburetor choke

(see "AIR FILTER" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

• Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing'clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se-

curely.

• Reassemble air cleaner.

Choke Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning the mixture screw In

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Turning the mixture screw out (counter-

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

the seats in carburetor may result if screw

is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING

• Be sure you have a clean air fitter, and

the throttle control cable and choke are

adjusted properly (see above).

• With engine off turn id}e mixture screw

in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and

then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4

to 1-1/2 turns.

FINAL SE'I-rlNG

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

• With throttle control lever in slow posi-

tion, hold throttle lever against idle

speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

- While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture

screw in(clockwise) until engine begins

to die and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) until engine runs rough. Turn

screw to a point midway between those

two positions.

• Continue to hold throttle lever against

idle speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM. Re-

lease throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST

• Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle mixture screw out (counter-

clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department, which has

proper equipment and experience to make

any necessary adjustments.

I_le Speed

crew

Idle Mixture Screw

Throttle Lever

Idle Speed

Screw

Idle Mixture

Screw

Throttle Lever

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

,_ CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or clamp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also,

experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which leads

to separation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 1@minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s),

• Turn ignition key to "START" position for

a few seconds to distribute oil,

• Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

• If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while :

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine willnot turn

over

Engine clicks but will

not start

Loss of power

CAUSE

• Out of fuel.

• Engine not "CHOKED" prop-

edy.

• Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirtyair filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Dirtyair filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirtyfuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutchis 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 carburetor,

refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

• Check all wiring.

See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Depress clutcWbrakepedal.

• Disengage attachment clutch.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Replace fuse.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all widng.

• Check/replace ignition switch.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Contact an authodzed service

center.

• Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

• Build-upof grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

• Low oil level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Water in fuel.

PROBLEM

Loss of power (coot'd)

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at-

tachment clutch

en_}a_ed

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

• Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/tins.

• Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety pres-

ence controlsystem.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

• Mower deck not level.

• Buildup of grass, leaves, and

trash under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

• Obstruction in clutchmecha-

nism.

• Worn/damaged mower drive

belt.

• Frozen idler pulley.

• Frozen blade mandrel.

• Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

CORRECTION

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Clean/replace air tilter.

• Check oillevel/change oil.

• Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank withfresh gasoline and

replacefuel filter.

• Connect and tighten spark plug:

wire.

• Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check allwiring.

• See "ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s). Replace

damaged parts.

• Check wiring, switches and con-

nections. Ifnot

corrected, contact an authorized

service center/

department.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Replace idler pulley.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Place throttle controlin "FAST"

position.

: • Shiftto slower speed.

• AllOWing..grass todry before mow-

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Poor grass discharge • Mower deck not level.

(cont'd) • Low/uneven tire air pressure.

Headlight(s) not

working(if so •

equipped) •

Battery wilt not •

charge •

Loss of drive •

Engine "backfires" , •

when turning engine

"OFF"

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 "OFF".

Bulb(s) bumed 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 =disen-

gaged" position.

Motion drive belt worn, dam-

aged or broken.

Air trapped in transmission

during shipment

or servicin,q.

Engine throttle control not set

at "SLOW" position for 30

seconds before stopping

engine.

CORRECTION

• Level mower deck.

• Check tires for proper air pres-

sure.

• Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

• Clean undersideof mower hous-

ing.

• 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 lightswitch.

• Check wiring and connections.

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connections.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace altemator.

• Place freewheel controlin

"engaged" position.

• Replace motiondrive belt.

• Purge transmission.

• Move throttle control to "SLOW"

position and allow to idle for 30

seconds before stopping engine.

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

L _

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

t 163465 Battery

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

8 7603J Tray, Battery •

10 145211 Bolt,Btr Front 1/4-20x7-1/2

11 150109 HolddownBatteryFront Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push NylonBatteryFront 1/4

16 153664 Switch IntedockPush-In

19 STD561125 Washer, Lock 114

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

21 166182 Harness, LightSocket (w/4152J)

22 41523 LightBulb

24 4799J Cable, Battery

25 146148 Cable, Battery

26 166180 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 145491 Cable, Ground

29 121305X Switch,Seat

30 140301 Switch, Ignition4 Position

31 124211X Nut, Ignition

32 141226 Cover, IgnitionSwitch

33 109310X Key, Molded,Craftsman

40 166145 Harness, Ignition

41 71110408 Bolt BIk FinHex 1/4:.20UNC x 1/2

42 131563 Cover, Terminal

43 168327 Solenoid

44 73640400 Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop(Hour Meter)

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

70 166658 Harness Engine B&S

NOTE: AIIcomponent dimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR"" MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

39_3 _ 39

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165583 Chassis

2 140356 Drawbar

3 17490612 Screw,'rrld.,Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Type"Fr

9 163976 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

11 163455 Panel, Dash, LH

13 163456 Panel, D._sh,RH

17 161023X558 Hood Assembly

20 162026 Plate BatterySTY'I"

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

26 STD541437 Locknut,Hex, withInsert 3/8-16 UNC

28 160564X558 Gdlle, MS-558

29 161235 Lens, Gdlle

30 154791X558 Fender/Footrest

31 139976 Bracket,Fender/Support

37 17490508 Screw,Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2 "rYT

38 139886 PivotBracketAssembly,LH, Mower, Rear

39 139887 PivotBracketAssembly,RH, Mower, Rear

54 161464 ScrewHexWshd 8-18x7/8

58 161236 Duct Hood

59 110436X Bushing,Snap,Split

60 STD533707 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

64 162025 Dash LowerSTY'r

74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3/8-16 UNC

140 158418 BracketSuspensionFront

142 165867 Plate ReinforcementSTLT

143 154966 Bracket SwaybarChassis

144 154207 Bracket FootrestSTLT

145 156524 Rod Pivot.Chassis/Hood

154 161897 Bracket DashRh

155 161900 Bracket DashLh

156 163805 StrikerPlate

157 163806 Magnet YTGT

158 162037 Parking Brake Bkrt

159 155123X428 CuphotderStlBIk

160 162967 FastnerNutpal

161 164655 Pinch-WeltHood

166 164863 HWHDH:-Lo. #13-16 x 3/4

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensions givenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

GROUND DRIVE

22 104 "

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 ...... Transaxle (See Breakdown) 74 121199X

Hydro Gr 319-0650 75 121749X

2 142431 Spring,Return,Brake

3 143995 Pulley,Transsxle 76 STD581075

8 165866 RodShiftFenderAdjust 77 123583X

tO STD5612t0 PinCotter 118xlCAD 78 121748X

14 10040400 Washer LockHvyHelical

15 74490544 BoltHex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5 81 165591

16 STD541431 NutLookHexW]lne. 5/16-18

Unc 82 165711

18 STD523710 BoltFinHex 3/8-16 Uncx 1 83 19171216

Gr.5 84 165815

19 STD541437 NutLockHexW/Wsh 3/8-16 86 71208

Unc 87 19212016

21 130564 Knob,Deluxe 1/2-13 88 12000008

22 145627 Rod, Brake Hydro 89 164890)(428

24 73950600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Uric 90 124346X

25 106888X Spring,Brake Rod 91 74780536

26 STD551037 Washer 92 74780524

27 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x3/4 CAD. . 93 142564

28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 94 140462

29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake 95 144643

30 130807 Bracket,Transaxle 96 4497H

32 74760512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Uric x 3/4 97 140469

34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal

35 120183X Beadng,Nylon 98 73510600

36 19211616 Washer 100 19111216

37 1572H Pin,Roll 102 141322

38 131494 PuUey,Idler, Flat

39 STD523727 Bolt 103 73940800

40 4470J Spacer, Split

41 165836 Keeper, Belt Idler 104 140156

42 19131312 Washer 13/32x 13/16x 12 105 71070516

Gauge 106 74780520

43 19111012 Washer 11,32 x5/8 x 12Ga.

47 127783 Pulley,Idler,V-Groove 116 72110610

48 154407 BellcrankClutchGmd DrvSTL 144 19111016

49 123205X Retainer,Belt 150 165850

50 8TD523715 Bolt 151 19133210

51 STD541437 NutCrowntook 3/8-16UNC 156 166002

52 STD541431 Nut, Crownlook 5/16-18 Unc 157 153236

53 105710X L_k, Clutch :158 165589

55 105709X Spring, Return,Clutch .159 165494

56 STD523712 BoltHex 3/8.16x1-1/4 160 19292016

57 140294 V-BeJt,Ground Drive 161 72140406

59 140312 Keeper, Center Span

61 17490612 ScrewThdrol. 3/8-16x3/4Ty. 162 73680400

TT t63 74780416

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

63 140186 Pulley,Engine 164 19091010

64 71170764 BoltHex 7/16-20 x4 Gr, 5 165 165623

65 S'1-D551143 Washer 166 166880

66 154778 Keeper Belt EngineHydro 168 165492

70 134.683 Guide BeltRH Engine 169 165580

71 140158 Strap Torque Lh Hydro 18/20"T 171 17490608

72 19132012 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga.

73 156347 StrapTorqueRhHydro 0650

DESCRIPTION

Spacer,Split

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

Gauge

E-Ring

Key,Square

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

Gauge

ShaftAsm CrossTapered 650

SpringTorsion

Washer 17/32 x3/4 x 16 Ga.

LinkTransaxla 0650 LT/YT/STL

Bushing

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

RingKlip #5304-62

Console,Shift

Nut Setf-ThdWsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

Bolt FinHex 5/16-18 x 2-1/4

Bolt Rn Hex 5/6-18 Unox 1-1/;,

LineFuel Hydro4"

Fan, Hydro7"

ControlBypass Hydro20"-nres

RetainerSpdng 1* Zinc/Cad

Keeper Bolt Rh Hydro 0750,

18/20"

Nut Keps Hex 3/8-16 Uno

Washer 11/32 x3/4 x 18 Ga.

Washer Bellville .501D x

1.50D

NutHex Jam Toplock 114-20

Unf

Arm,ControlHydro

ScrawCap Hex 5/16 x 18 x 1

Bolt FinHex 5/16-18 Unc x 1-

1/4

BoltCarr. 3/8-16 x 1.25

Washer 11132x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

BushingBellcrankGrd Ddve

Washer 13/32x2x lOGa.

Washer Srrted5/161Dx 1.125

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 Unc - 2t

BracketShiftMount

HubTapperod Range ShiftLt

Washer29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16Ga

Bolt RdhdSqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 G

Nut Cmwnlockl/4-20 Unc

Belt Hex Rn 1/4-20 Unc x 1 G_

Washer5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

BracketPivotLever

Screw5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 x ,561

PlateFasteningLt

ScrewThdrol3/8-16 x 1/2 Ty:l

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

STEERING ASSEMBLY

~. ..... .*

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

11 STD551137

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

25 154406

26 1268,47X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133808

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 73800500

54 74780520

62 156594

63 74780616

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

79 19132012

80 74950612

SteeringWheel

FrontAxle Assembly

Spindle Assembly,L.H.

SpindleAssembly,R.H.

Beadng.Rare, Thrust. Hardened

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

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

Ring, Klip

Beadng;Steering Column

Link, Drag

Washer, Lock

Spacer, Bearing, FrontAxle

Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-11 UNC

ShaftAssembly, Steering

Washer, Thrust .515 x .756 x .033

Support,Shaft

Screwhex Wshhd Torx

PittmanShaft Assembly

Bracket, Steering

Bushing, Link,Drag

Gear,Sector

Washer 13/32 x7/8 x 16 Gauge

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

Rod,Re

Bushing,Steering

Screw 17"#10-32x 5 x 3/8 Flange

Insert. Steering Wheel

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 6 Gauge

Gripco Nut

Adaptor,.SteedngWheel

Boot, Steering Dash P/L Mtl BIk

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

Extension Steering Non-Adjust

Cap, Spindle

Fitting, Grease

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

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

Kit, Steering Assembly, Service

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

SpacerAx_e

BearingArm Plttman

BoltFinHex 5/8-11unc x 2-3/4

BraceAxle

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

Bolt Hex Nylon 3,'8.16 x3/4

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

2 w

_'_'_ 26

• 27

• __ _8

13 _10" _

.--':;"4-.

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I

Spark Arrester

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1 162152

2 17720410

3 .......

4 149723

5 144069

6 144068

7 138129

8 150176

10 145552

11 STD551125

12 STD522507

13 272250

14 13280336

15 13200300

16 STD551237

17 17490624

23 159880

25 145996

26 73920600

27 152927

29 137180

31 157103

32 161696

33 123487X

34 106082X

35 17490512

37 8543R

38 .......

39 109227X

4O 3645J

41 139277

81 128861

ControlThrot Paddle 32 22

ScrewHex Thd Cut1/4-20x5/8 T

Engine(See Breakdown)BriggsModel No. 461707-0146-E1

MufflerExhaust

ExhaustAsro.Left

ExhaustAsro.Right

ClampTube DoubleEngine

Bolt5/16 - 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Sems

Heat ShieldLt

Washer LockHvy.Helical 1/4

Bolt FinHex 1/4-20 x 3/4

Gasket Muffler

NipplePipe4-1/2"

ElbowStd90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer Lock ExtTooth3/8

ScrewThdrol3/8-I 6x1-112Tytt

ShieldBrowning'DebrisGuard

ControlChoke

Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf

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

ArrestorSpark

-TankFuel3 50 Rear

Cap Fuel Guage STLT

ClampHose BIk

SpacerPad

ScrewThdrol5/16-18 x 3/4 TYT

LineFuel

PlugOil Drain (OrderFrom EngineManufacturer)

Pad Idler 1.75 x.75 x .06

Bushing

SternTank Fuel

Nut,Flange 1/4-20 StarterNut

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140123

2 140551

3 74760616

4 19131610

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 17490616

9 19131614

10 155925

11 166369

KEY PART

NO. NO.DESCRIPTION

Seat3450 BIkJblkCraftsman 12 121246X

BracketPntPivotSeat (blk) 13 121248X

BoltFinHex 3/8-16unaX 1 14 72050412

Washer13,'32X 3/4 X 10 Ga 15 134300

Clip PushIn Hinged 16 121250X

NutHex Lockw/Ins3/8-16 Unc 17 123976X

SpringSeat Cprsn2 250 BIk Zi 21 153236

ScrewTi'_lrol3/8-16 X 1Ty-tt 22 STD541431

Washer 13/32 X 1X 14Ga 24 19171912

PanPnt Seat (blk) 25 127018X

KnobSeat

DESCRIPTION

BracketPntMounting Switch

BushingSnapBtkNy150 Id

Bolt RdhdSht Nk 1/4-20xl-1/2

SpacerSplit28 X 96 Zinc

Spdng CprsnI 27 BIkPnt

NutLock 114LgeFig Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 Unc-2A

NutHex Lockw/ins5/16-18

Washer17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.

BoltShoulder5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inch-

esl inch = 25.4 mm

ttA

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

11 2

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156439

2 163205

3 163200

4 163202

5 273503

6 133644

7 167181

9 163204

11 156811

13 146046

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal Fender Danger Sears 14 166927

Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 15 160396

Decal Hood RhCraftsman 19 138047

Decal HoodLh Craftsman 20 166887

DecaIHPEngine 22 149516

Decal Maint Customer -* 138311

Sears Dom - - 142341

Decal Replacement Srs

Decal Fender Craftsman Gold - - 154515

Decal Fender STLTH Oper - - 154516

Inst EJS

- - 166711

Decal V-belt Dr.Scb TractorE

- - 166712

DESCRIPTION

Decal DashPanel

Decal Mower DdveSchematic

Decal, BatteryDiehardSears

Deca( Deck MowerEZ3

Decal Battery

Decal LiftH_ndle

Decal, DrawbarCntrl.Mvt.

Hyd. Lt.

Pad FeatmstLbSTLT

Pad FootrestRhSTLT

Manual, Owner's(English)

Manual, Owners (Spanish)

4,10

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 ValveCap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106222X Tire, Front

4 59904 Tube, FrontTire

(Not Provided,ServiceItem

o_/)

5 106732)(427 Rim, Front

6 278H Fitting,Grease (FrontWheel

Only)

7 9040H Seadng, Range (Front Wheel

Only)

8 106108X427 Rim, Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear

10 7152J Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided,ServiceItem

Only)

11 104757X Cap, Axle

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

NOTE: All component dimensionsgivenin U.S.inches

1inch =25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

LIFT ASSEMBLY

28 27

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13---o

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 LiftLever InnerWire Asm.

2 " 159471 ShaltAsm. Lift

3 - 105767X Pin Groove

4 _ 12000002 E Ring

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

6 120183X BearingNylong

7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted

8 122365X ButtonPlungerRead

11 139865 Link AsmLiftL-H.

12 139866 LinkAsmLiftR.H.

13 STD624008 RetainerSpring

15 127218 Unk Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13Unc

17 130171 TrunnionBIkZinc

18 73680800 Nut LockW/Wsh 1/2-13 Unc

19 139868 Arm SuspensionMower

20 163552 RetainerSpring

23 110807X Nut, Special

24 19131016 Washer 13/32 x5/8 x 16 Ga.

25 2876H Spring

26 76020308 Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

27 126971X Rod,Adjust I ire

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

29 138057 Knob, Infinite HeightAdmustment

30 150233 Trunnion, Inf. Height

31 140302 Bearing, Pvt.Lift.Spherical

32 73540600 Nut Cruwnlock3/8-24

36 155097 PointerHeightIndicator

37 123935X PlugHole Blk1.485/1.515 Dia

38 17490512 ScrewThdrol5/16-18 x 3/4

40 19112410 Washer 11/32x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga

41 155098 IndicatorHeightStir

49 145212 Nut,Hex Flange Lock

50 110452X Nut, PushPhos.&Oil

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

MOWER DECK

106

>21

113 111 114'

/ 115 '

,18

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 164961 Mower Housing 59 141043

2 STD533107 Bolt 67 162113

3 138017 BracketAssembly,SwayBar, 68 144200

Front 71 142427

4 138440 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar 72 131870

5 STD624008 RetainerSpring 73 127847

6 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear 74 121748X

8 850857 "Bolt,Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr.8 75 12000029

9 STD551137 . Washer,Lock 76 128903

10 140296 Washer,Hardened

11 134149 "Blade, Mulching 77 127845

12 129895 _Bearing,Ball 78 160570

13 137645 ShaftAssembly,Mandrel, 79 127498

Vented(Incl.Key Number6) 80 153701

14 128774 Housing,Mandrel,Vented 81 73350600

15 110485X Bearing,Ball,Mandrel 82 142028

16 140329 Stripper,VentedMower Deck 83 120958X

17 72110610 Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 84 156084

18 72140505 Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 x5/8 85 72140620

19 132827 Bolt,Shoulder 92 STD541437

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex

21 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock5/16-18 UNC 101 136420

22 134753 StiffenerBracket 102 71161010

23 131267 Bracket,Deflector 103 19061216

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 104 STD551110

25 123713X Spring,Torsion,Deflector 105 160793

26 110452X Nut, Push 106 2029J

27 130968 Shield, Deflector 111 155197

28 19111016 Washer11/32x5i8x16Ga. 112 155198

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 113 17490512

30 157722 ScrewThdrolRollingWshHd 114 73510500

31 129963 Washer,Spacer 115 72110504

32 153535 .Pulley, Mandrel 116 4898H

33 137266 Nut,Topiock,Flanged 117 165746

34 STD533717 Bolt 118 73930600

35 133835 Fastner,ChristmasTree 119 19121414

36 131494 Pulley,Idler,Flat . 121 143723

37 19131316 Washer13/32 x13/16 x16 Ga. 126 153390

40 STD541437 Nut, Cmwnlock3i8-16UNC 129 19131312

41 133551 Rod, Pivot,with Nibs 130 STD523710

43 140083 Rod, Clutch,Secondary, w/Nibs

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel,L.H. 131 STD533710

45 STD624003 Retainer 132 19132203

46 137729 Screw,Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 141 6266H

48 133944 Washer, Hardened - - 130794

49 155066 RollerAssembly,Cam Follower

50 131340 Bolt,Shoulder#10-24 Grade 5

51 STD541410 Locknut -- 164963

52 139888 Bait, Sheulders/16-18 UNC

53 131845X900 ArmAssembly,Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer,Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

56 122052X Spacer, Retainer

58 140086 Spring,TorsionBrakes42"

DESCRIPTION

Guard,Tuv Idler(94)

KnobCustomOval

V-Belt

Rod,Clutch,Primary,with Nibs

Spring,Return

Arm, Clutch,Secondary

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

Ring,Klip

Bolt,Shoulder3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper, Spring

Arm,Clutch, Primary

Bushing,Large, Brass

Spring,Mower Clutch

Nut,Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC

TrunnionAdj. 94

Washer Sintered

Keeper Belt Idler

BoltCarriage3/8-16 x2-1/2

Locknut,HexW/Wsh 3/8.16

UNC

Cover Mulching42=Black

ScrewTrussHd Phil10-24 x5/8

Washer #10

Washer Lock

LatchAsm Bagger

Nut Weld

Bracket Gauge,Wheel LH

Bracket,Gauge, Wheel RH

Screw11xIml 5/16-18 x3/4

Nut, Hex Kepe 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt,Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bolt,Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut,Cmwnlock 3/8-16

Washer 13/32 x7/8 x14 Ga.

Bracket

Washer Felt

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x12 Ga.

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

Gr.5

BoltRdhdSqnk3/8-16 UNC x 1

Washer 13/32 x 1-3/8x 3 Ga.

WasherThrust.75 x1.230

MandrelAssembly(Includes

Key Numbers8-10, 12-15, 31

and 32)

Mower Deck. Complete (Std

deck- orderseparatelymulcher

platecomponents key nes. 101-

106)

NOTE: AUcomponent dimensionsgivenin U.S.inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650

1 25

$1_ 35

113

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

_IYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650

KEY PART KEY PART

NO: NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 142930 Housing,Lower 43 142884

2 142931 : Assembly,Upper Housing 44 150829

3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142991

4 142928 Rihg, WireRetaining 53 142961

5 142933 Ring, Retaining 56 142963

6 142934 Beadng,Shaft Ball 58 142964

7 142935 Bearing,Cradle 59 142965

8 150771 Beadng,Thrust 30 x52 x 13 62 142966

9 142937 Swashpiate, Variable 63 142967

13 142938 Block,CylinderAssembly 64 142920

14 142939 Arm, Trunnion 68 142969

15 142940 Seal, Lip 69 144610

17 142941 Guide,Slot 83 142971

18 150772 Shaft, Motor 85 150806

19 150773 Bearing,Thrust 42x68x16 88 142973

23 142944 Block,CylinderAssembly 89 142974

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

25 142946 Actuator,Bypass 91 142976

26 150774 Center SectionAssemblyKit 92 142977

27 142948 Seal, Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978

28 142949 Ring, Retaining 113 142917

29 142950 Washer 26 x 35 x I 114 142918

30 150787 Plate, Bypass 119 142980

34 142951 Oil Filter Element 134 144607

35 142952 Arm, Bypass 135 144608

36 142953 Ring, Retaining 139 150775

37 142954 Arm, Actuating 140 150776

38 142955 Pin,Actuating

39 150777 Bolt 5/16-24 x 1-3/4

40 150778 Locknut,Hex 5/16-24 UNJC

41 142958 Brake Rotor/StatorKit

DESCRIPTION

Washer 7/16 x7/8 x .060

DifferentialAssembly

Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13

Seal .75 x 1.25 x .250

Shaft, input

Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.38

Pin .50D x A3 ID x .750

Arm, Control

Puck, Dampener

Set Screw

Spring

Stud 5/16-24

Jack.shaftAssembly

Jackshaft

Screw,Cap

Washer 7/16 x I x 1/2

Sleeve Bearing

Seal, Wiper

Spring,Block

Washer, BlockThrust

Cap, Vent Assembly

Fitting,O-RingAssembly

Spacer

Nut,Castle 5/16-24

Pin,Cotter

Spnng,Compression

Nut,Hex 5/16-24

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1

215

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GASKET SET

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552

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 498583 CylinderAssembly 91 693483 BodyAssembly-Upper

2 399265 Bushing/SealKit 95 690718 Screw(ThrottleValve)

3 91086 '/r Seal-Oil 97 693485 Shaft-Throttle

4 493304 Sump-Engine 98 807923 Kit-IdleSpeed

5 214517 Head-Cylinder#1 102 693509 • Gasket-CarbumtorBody

5A 214518 Head-Cylinder #2 104 693506 • Pid-FIoatHinge

7 271867 ,/_ Gasket-Cylinder Head #1 105 692078 • Valve-RoarNeedle

7A 271868 .k_ Gasket-Cylinder Heed #2 107 693482 BodyAssembly-Lower

8 495754 BreatherAssembly(Cylinder 108 693505 Valve-Choke

#1) 109 693498 Shaft-Choke

9 27803 _r4, Gasket-Breather 117 693538 Jet-Main

10 94382 _ Screw (Breather Assembly) 693500 Jet-Main (HighAltitude)

10A 94380 Screw (BreatherCover) 121 491539 CarburetorKit

11 280225 Tube-Breather 122 281411 Spacer

273390 -/r Gasket-Crenkcase(.O15"Tblck, 125 693479 Carburetor

Std.) 130 693504 Valve-Throttle

271188 • Gasket-Crankcase (.005"Thick) 133 693512 Float-Carburetor

271189 -/r Gasket-Crankcase (.009"Thick) 146 94196 Key-_ming

13 94565 Screw (CylinderHead) 147 693508 Jet-Pilot

15 94239 Plug-OilDrain 161 496599 Base-AlrCleaner

16 690666 Crankshaft 163 271411 ./r Gasket-AlrCleaner

19 399264 Bushing 177 271170 "JrSeal-O-Ring

20 291675 _r Seal-Oil 187 299146 Line-Fuel (CuttoRequired

23 491180 Flywheel Length)

24 222698 Key.Flywbeel 197 95063 Screw (BackPlate)

25 499180 PistonAssembly(Standard) 202 262683 Unk.Mechanica! Governor

499181 PistonAssembly (.010 "O.S.) 203 280997 Crank-Bell

499182 PistonAssembly (.020" O.S.) 205 93971 Screw (BellCrank)

499183 PistonAssembly (.030" O.S.) 209 262352 Spring-Governor

26 499184 Ring Set, Piston (Standard) 211 261563 Spring-Governor

499285 Ring Set. Piston (.010 "O.S.) 212 693985 Link-Throftle

499186 Ring Set, Piston (.020"O.S.) 215 224816 Guide-Air

499187 Ring Set, Piston (.030"O.S.) 219 394348 Gear-Gevemor

27 263129 Lock-PistonPin 220 222773 Washer-Thrust(GovernorGear)

28 498319 Pin Assembly, Piston(Std.) 222 491282 Brecket-Contml

498320 PinAssembly-Piston(.005" 227 491297 Lever-Governor

O.S.) 235 224995 Shield-FuelSpray

29 498314 Rod.Connecting(Standard) 240 394358 Filter-Fuel

498541 Rod-Connecting(.020 U.S.) 244 230318 Connector-Hose(Pulse Line)

32 95017 Screw (ConnectingRod) 258 94930 Screw (Engine Sump)

33 390420 Valve-Exhaust(Include(s): 267 93897 Screw (CasingClamp)

494553 Keeper-Valve (Ref. No. 42)) 278 94942 Washer(GovernorLever)

34 691302 Valve-Intake 297 94289 Nut-Wing(AirFilterRetainer)

35 65906 Spring-Valve(Intake) 304 691390 Housing-Blower

36 26828 Spring-valve (Exhaust) 305 690960 Screw (BlowerHousing)

40 221596 Retainer-Valve(Exhaust) 306 222846 Shield,Cylinder

41 292260 Retainer-Valve(Exhaust) 306A 223734 Shield-Cylinder

42 494553 Keeper-Valve 307 94930 Screw(CylinderShield)

45 261368 Tappet-Valve 309 497596 Motor-Starter

46 214487 Camshaft 310 94003 Bolt (StarterMotor)

47 393415 Slinger-OU 311 497608 BrushSet

48 498542 Shod Block 332 230674 Nut (Flywheel)

50 213290 Manifold-intake 333 394891 Armature-Magneto

51 271412 ./tO Gasket-intake 334 94731 Screw (MagnetoArmature)

51A 270884 _r_ Gasket-Intake 337 802592 Plug-Spark

53 93970 Screw (Carburetor) 356 494705 Wire-Stop

54 93208 Screw (IntakeManifold) 358 495868 Gasket Set

73 691438 Screen-Rotating 383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug

75 222511 Washer(Flywheel) 386 693490 •+ Gasket-Pump

76 691134 Screw (FlywheelFan) 391 693487 Body-Pump

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. - DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

392 693491 a_- Spdng-Pump Diaphragm

404 223882 Washer (GovernorCrank)

423 94674 Screw (Air Cleaner Base)

425 94823 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover)

432 693492 4_- Cap-Spdng

433 693489 •+ Diaphragm-FuelPump

434 693493 Cover-Diaphragm

435 693494 Screw (DiaphragmCover)

441 222875 Bracket-OilFill

445 394019 Filter-Air

447 93343 Screw (Air GuideCover)

449 94882 Screw (Oil FillBracket)

474 93474 Altamator

482 93621 Screw (Altemator)

510 497606 Drive-Starter

513 398003 Clutch-Ddve

523 494947 Dipstick

525 495348 Tube-Oil Fill

527 223167 Clamp-Tube

535 272490 Filter-Air

544 97603 Armature-Startar

552 262332 Bushing(GovernorCrank)

552A 282331 Bushing(GovemorCrank)

562 93853 Bolt-Carriage(GovernorLever)

569 272645 "k Gasket-Base

572 222892 Cover-Broathar(Cylinder#2)

573 491304 Plata-Back

592 92278 Nut (GovernorLever)

601 95162 Clamp-Hose

615 94296 Retainer (GovernorCrank)

615A 93898 Retainer-GovemorShaft

616 491530 Crank-Governor

634 491287 _ SeaI.GovemorShaft

634A 271013 Washer-Foam

635 66538 Boot-SparkPlug

637 693510 Washer-Seal

643 496700 Retainer-AirFilter

689 262337 Spdng-Fdction

697 93585 Screw (Ddve Cap)

725 280866 Shield-Heat

726 91362 Gear-Ring

741 262989 Gear-'13ming

783 693059 Gear-Starter

797 94010 Nut (StarterTerminal)

797A 693167 Nut (StarterTerminal)

801 394860 Cap-Drive

802 497607 Cap-End

803 497604 Housing-Starter

807 693511 Spacer

822 693497 Washer-Seal (ThrottleShaft)

847 495715 Dipatick/Tube Assembly

851 493880 Terminal-Cable

859 693488 •+ Diaphragm-FuelPump

861 393397 Kit-FuelPump

885 224774 Cover-AirGuide

865A 224775 oCover-Air Guide

868 497656 SeaFValve

868A 273312 Seal-Valve

869 261463 Seat-Valve(intake)

870 262924 Seat-Valve (Exhaust)

934

955

968

971

1005

1006

1019

1036

1051

1058

1081

1090

1095

1125

1132

1136

1137

11_ 942_

871 261961 Bushing-Guide(Exhaust)

231218 Bushing-Guide(Intake)

877 393456 Wire-Alternator

881 495901 Plata-Cover

918 393815 Hose-vacuum (Cylinder-To-

Impulse Pump)(Cutto Required

Length)

94627 Screw (Fan Retainer)

693513 Plug-Carburetor

225008 Cover-AirCleaner

805540 Screw (UpperBodyTOLower

BoW)

498157 Fan-Flywheal

224901 Retainer*Fan

496726 Label Kit

499382 Label Kit-Emission

263080 Ring-Retaining

273688 Owners Manual

280860 -/r Seal-O-Ring

497605 Retainer-Brush

498047 GasketSet-ValveOverhaul

94724 Screw (Cover Plate)

94675 Screw (Oil Slinger)

94297 Screw(Governor,Control Rod)

220680 Washer(Governor,Control

Rod)

Nut (Governor,ControlRod

460707-0145-EIReplacement Engine

_r Includedin GasketSet, Ref Number358.

• Included inCarburetorKit, Ref Number 121.

• IncludedinValue OverhaulKit,Ref Number

1095.

+ Included in Fuel Pump Kit, Ref Number 861

0•+

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270840

BATTERY

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

IGNITION

SWITCH

FUSE_AMP.

SEAT SW1TCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

i ....... i i.-

mL_CK (CLUTCH OFF) GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

RED.

L------ .... J

CLUTCH / BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

BLACK

8JJ,CK

(OPTIONAL)

IGNITION

UNiT

,IF SPARK

l (2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL ENGINES)

IGNITION SWITCH

OFF G+M+L NONE

RUN/UGHT B+L A÷Y

RUN B+ L NONE

START B+ L÷ S NONE

ORANGE

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

HEADUGHTS

t) ----C---

NON-REMOVABLEREMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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

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

Ii O ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

I caution when changing direction on slopes.

Forthe repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week

1-800-366-PART

(1.800-366-7278)

Para ordenar plezas con entrega a

domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274)

Para pedir servicio de reparacl6n a

domicllio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement orto inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

IilliI

mmmmm|

When requesting service or ordering

parts, always provide the following

information:

• ProductType • Part Number

• Model Number • Part Description

SF_ARS

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