Craftsman 917272063 lawn tractor User Manual

Owner's Manual

ICRAFTSMAH°I

16.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.272063

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers toyourquestions

about thisproduct,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.com/craftsman

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

Safety Rules ......................................... 3

Product Specifications .......................... 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

Troubleshooting ................................. 30

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

Parts Ordedng ..................... Back Cover

LIMITED'I3NO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

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

maintained, lubricated end 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

matedsl or workmanship. Warranty service is available free of charge by returning

your Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home

warranty service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only

while this product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs,air cleaners, belts and oil filters,

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limitedto, damage

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the dding equipment, impacting

objectsthat bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine.

• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to,

electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the

proper grade and amount of engine oil,failure to keep the deck clear offlammable

debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained in the owner's manual.

• Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami-

nated or oxidized (stale) In general, fuel should be used withinthirty (30) days of its

purchase date.

• Riding equipment used forcommercial or rental purposes. A productis "used for

commercial purpose" it is used for any purpose other than single family household

dwellings or in usage where profit is made.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BA'I-rERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, it any battery includedwith this dding

equipment provas defective in matedal or workmanship and our testing determines

the battery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. Warranty

service is available free of charge by returningyour Craftsman dding equipment to

your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service Is available buta trip

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

TO LOCATE THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER ORTO SCHEDULE IN-

HOME WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY CONTACT SEARS AT 1-800-4-MY-HOME

This Warranty gives you specific legal dghts, and you may also have other dghts

whichmay vary from state to state.

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

IMPORTANT: This cuffing machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and

throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in

serious injury or death.

I.GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructionsin the manual and on the

machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions,to operate

the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as

rocks,toys, wire, etc., whichcould be

picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do notoperate the mower without

eitherthe entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Watch fortraffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

• Data Indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injudes. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the ddingmower safely enough to

protectthemselves and ethers from

sedous injury.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves or

other debds build-up which can touch

hot exhaust / engine parts and bum.

Do not allow the mower deck to plow

leaves or other debds which can cause

build-upto occur.

Clean any oil or fuel spillage before

operating or stodng the machine. Allow

machine to cool before storage.

I1.SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and itpover 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 notmow 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 willnot have to stopor 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 stabilifyof themachine.

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 net turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

the edge of a cliff or ditch,or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

• Do not try to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

• Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

Ill. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur ifthe 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 watchfulcare of another

respens_le adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off ifchildren

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry chiidren. 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.

IV, SERVICE

• Use extra care in handting gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

- Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment belts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debds build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

• Stop and inspectthe s_:tuipmentif you

strike an object. Repair, ifnecessary,

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose movingparts or

allow objectsto be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended pads,

when necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blede(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicingthem,

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

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* Be sure the area isclear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchfulcare 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 forholes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles,

• Use slowspeed. Choose a low gear so

that you will nothave to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Avoid startingor stoppingon a slope, it

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and procesd slowly straight

down the slope.

• If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do notturn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

_bLook for this symbol to pointout

importantsafety precautions. It means

CAUTIONIII BECOME ALERTnl YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

,_ CAUTION: In orderto prevent

accidental starting when setting up,

transpor'dng,adjusting or making repairs,

always disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where k cannot contact spark

plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill

in neutral, you may lose control ofthe

tractor.

A_k CAUTION: Tow onlythe attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specificationsof the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tiros can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

A_kWARNING: Engine exhaust, some of

its constituents, and certain vehicle

components contain or emit chemicals

known to the State of California to cause

cancer and birthdefects or other repro.

ductive harm.

_WARNING: Battery posts, terminals

and related accessories contain lead and

lead compounds, chemicals known to the

State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OiLTYPE SAE1OW30(above32°F)

API-SF-SJ): SAE5W-30(below32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

GAP: .040")

GROUND FORWARD: 5.5

SPEED(MPH): REVERSE: 2.4

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 15 AMPS @ 3600 RPM

SYSTEM:

BAI-rERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1 R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on yourpurchase

of a new 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 a

Sears or other qualified service center.

We have competent, wall-trained techni-

clans and the proper tools to service or

repairthis tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain yourtractor properly.

Always observe the =SAFETY RULES'.

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Repair Agreement is available on this

product. Contact your nearest Sears

store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain.

ing, cadng for and usingyour tractor.

• Follow the instructionsunder =Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections ofthis

owner's manual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an intemal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brash-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

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

used, it should be maintained in effective

workingorder bythe operator.

In the state of Califomia the above is

required by law (Section 4442 ofthe

Calitomia Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similarlaws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

throughyour nearest Sears service

center (See REPAIR PARTS sectionof

this manual).

Steering

Wheel Insert

(1) Hex Bolt3/8-16 x 1

Steering

Boot

Steering Wheel

(1) Lock

washer 3/8

(1) Locknut

5/16-18

_L Steering

Wheel Adapter

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-t8 x 1-1/4

Steedng

Extension

Shaf_

Seat

(_)(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12

Slope Sheet

Keys

(2)Keys

Video Cassette

(1) Oil Drain Tube

For Future Use

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exceptionof 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

correcttools as necessary to insure propertightness. Review the video cassette before

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set willmake assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are nsted below.

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

(1) Tire pressure (1) Utilityknife

gauge

When dght or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your pointof

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVETRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

1. Remove all accessible loose parts

and partscartons from carton.

2. Cut, fromtop to bottom, along lines on

all fourcomers of carton, and lay

panels flat.

3. Check for any additional loose parts

or cartons and remove.

BEFORE REMOVINGTRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATrACH STEERINGWHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

1. Slide extension shaft onto lower

steedng shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex boltand Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten boltand nut

securelyto 18-22 ft. Ibstorque.

2. Place tabs of steedng boot over tab

slotsin dash and push down to

secure.

iNSTALL STEERING WHEEL

3. Positionfront wheels ofthe tractorso

they are pointing straightforward.

4. Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steedng shaft extension.

5. Position steedng wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (leftto dght) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

6. Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and lighten

securely.

7. Snap steering wheel insert intocenter

of steering wheel.

8. Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and gdll.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tire

where tractor isto roll off skid.

HOWTO SET UPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BATFERY

1. Lift seat pan to raised positionand

open battery box door.

NOTE: If this batteryis put intoservice

after month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BA'I-I'ERY" in Maintenance

section ofthis manual for charging

instructions).

Label

Batter

Door

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

1. Remove adjustment knob end flat

washer secudng seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat totractor.

2. Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

3. Place seat on seat pan so head of

shoulder belt is positioned over large

slotted hole in pan.

4. Push down on seat to engage

shoulder bolt in slot and pull seat

towards rear oftractor.

5. Pivotseat and pan forward and

assemble adjustment knob end flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

6. Lower seat into operating position and

sit in seat.

7. Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

8. Get off seat withoutmoving its

adjusted position.

9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

ShOulder

Bolt

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Followthe appropriate

instruction belowto remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

1. Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

2. Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

3, Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmis-

sion (See =TOTRANSPORT" in the

Operation section of this manual).

4. Roll tractorforward off skid.

5. Remove banding holding deflector

shield up against tractor.

TO DRIVETRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

WARNING: Before starting,read

understand and follow a instructons n

the Operation section ofthis manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Be

sure the area in front of tractor isclear of

other people and objects.

1. Be sure all the ebove assembly steps

have been completed.

2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

3. Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

4. Sit on seat in operatingposition,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

5. Place motion controllever in neutral

(N) position.

6. Press liftlever plunger end raise

attachment liftlever to its highest

position.

7. Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttlecontrolto idle

position.

8. Release parking brake.

9. Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

10.Apply brake to stop tractor,set parking

brake and place motion control lever

in neutral position.

11.Tum ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructionsthat follow.

INSTALLMULCHERPLATE

(If previously removed)

1. Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

2. Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

3. Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

4. Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold shield

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to reston plate while in operation.

Mulcher

Plate

Shield

.arch

Hooks

TO CONVERTTO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulaher plate and store in

a safe place.Yourmower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: Itis not necessary to change

blades, The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECKTIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factoryfor shipping puq)oses.

Correcttire pressure is importantfor best

cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figuresthat are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

sectionofthis manual. Verify that the

belts are routed correctly, 10

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor,checkto see thatthe brake is

propedy adjusted. See TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

V'CHECKLIST

Before you operate and enjoy your new

tractor,we wish to assure that you receive

the best performance and satisfaction

from this Quality Product.

Please review the following checklist:

,/'All assembly instructionshave been

completed.

.,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

V"Battery is properly prepared end

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

.,/-Seat is adjusted comfortablyand

tightened securely.

,/'All tirosare properlyinflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tiros were

ovednflated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is propedy leveled

slde-to-slde/front-to-raar for best cutting

results. (Tires must be propady inflated

for leveling).

./-Check mower and ddve belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

./Check widng. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

V"Before ddving tractor,be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

While learning how to use your tractor,

pay extra attention to the following

importantitems:

V" Engine oil is at proper level.

v"Fuel tank is filledwith fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

./Become familiar with all controls- their

locationand function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

v"Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

V It is important to purge the transmission

before operating your tractorfor the first

time. Follow properstarting and

transmission purging instructions(See

=TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation

section of this manual).

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororinliterature supplied withthe product.

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t

LIGHT

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKED

MOWER LIFT

H L

A'i'rACHM ENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

_) ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonly)

KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrationswith your tractor to famiUadze yourself with the locations of

variouscontrolsand adjustments, Save this manual for future reference,

Attachment Ignition Switch

Clutch

Light Switch

Lift

Ammeter ...... . / Lever

Plunger

Throttle/Choke Attachment

Control LiftLever

Clutch/Brake Height

Pedal Adjustment

Indicator

Freewheel

Control Parking Brake Lever

Motion Control

Lever

Our tractorsconform tothe safety standardsof theAmerican

NationalStandardsInstitute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor,

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the

speed and directionof tractor.

IGNmON SWITCH - Used forstarting and

stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to release

attachment liftlever when changing its

position.

LIGHT SWITCH -Turns the headlightson

and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks clutch/

brake pedal intothe brake position.

THRO'I'FLE/CHOKE CONTROL - Used

for starting and controllingengine speed.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL -

Disengagages transmission for pushing

or slowlytowing the tractor with the

engine off.

The operation ofany tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

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

spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOWTO USEYOURTRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractoris equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat withoutfirst settingthe

parkingbrake will shut off the engine.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" positionand hold.

2. Place parking brake laver in =EN-

GAGEDI positionend release

pressure from clutch/brake pedal.

Pedal should remain in =BRAKE"

position. Make sure parking brake will

holdtractor secure.

Throttle/ AttachmentClutch Lever

Choke\ _ "Engaged"

_/Ignition Key

_'_ ,_:_ "Disengaged"

,,\\ r

BrakePedal"_-,_'=_'_'_-_Y--:V"Engaged"

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch leverto =DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE.

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal intofull "BRAKE" position.

• Move motion controllever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motioncontrol lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Falure to move throttlecontrol to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire'.

• Turn ignitionkey to =OFP position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leavingtractor to prevent unauthodzed

use.

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "OFF" will

cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hotengine exhaust gases may

cause "browning"of grass. To eliminate

this possibility,always stop engine when

stoppingtractor on grass areas.

_ILCAUTION: A ways _op tractor com-

pletely, as descdbei:l above, berore

leaving the operator's position;to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THRO'n'LE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

• Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND

BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the moron control lever.

1. Start tractor with motioncontrol lever

in neutral (N) position.

2. Release parking brake.

3. Slowly move motioncontrol lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment I_ lever

determines the cuttingheight.

• Grasp liftlever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

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

measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

dudng hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

• For best cuttingperformance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted

when they are slightlyoff the ground

when mower isat the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

positionto help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

NOTE: Adjust gauge wheels with tractor

on a flat level surface.

1. Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-I'ING

HEIGH'r' in the Operation section of

this manual).

2. With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightlyoff the

ground. Install gauge wheel in

appropriate hole with shoulder bolt,

3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Icoknut and

tighten securely.

3. Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment

hole.

3/8-16

Locknut

Wheel

Mounting

Shoulder

Gaug*

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operatorto leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment

clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

1. Select desired height of cut.

2. Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

TO STOP MOWER BLADES -

disengage attachment clutch control.

_, CAUTION: Do not operate the

mower without either the en#re grass

catcher, on mowers so equipped, or the

deflector shield in place.

AttachmentClutchLever Attachemnt

=pEnosgi#aogned*_ / LpiflosLitieVnerHigh

_ I_si_ion

_/ "X_ Deflector

SNeld

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_I,CAUTION: Do notdrive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not ddve across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowingis necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutelynecessary,

push clutch/Drake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move motioncontrol lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motioncontrollever

does not returnto neutral (N) position

when the clutch/'orakepedal is de-

pressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motioncontrol lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all rums slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing yourtractor,be

sure to disengage transmissionby

placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position. Free wheel control is located at

the rear drawbar of tractor.

1. Raise attachment liftto highest

position with attachment liftcontrol.

2. Pullfreewheel control out and down

intothe slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

• Do not push or tow tractorat more than

two (2) MPH.

• To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hoodfrom damage

when transportingyour tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood totractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER ATtACH-

MENTS

Tow onlythe attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor.Use common sense when towing.

Too heavy ofa load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose tractionwith

the ground and cause you to lose control

ofyour tractor.

BEFORE STARTINGTHE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

The engine in yourtractor has been

shipped, from the factory,already filled

with summer weight oil.

1. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

2. Unthread and remove oil fill cap/

dipstick;wipe oil off. Reinssrt the

dipstickintothe tube and rest oil fill

cap on the tube. Do not thread the

cap onto the tube. Remove and read

oil level, if necessary, add oil until

=FULL" mark on dipstickis reached.

Do not ovedill.

* For cold weather operationyou should

change oilforeasier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" inthe Mainte-

nance sectionof this manual).

• To change engine oil,see the Mainte-

nance sectionin this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline With a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

depositsand reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantitiesthat can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operatingin

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh,

clean winter grade gasoline to help

insure good cold weather starting.

AWARNING: Experience indicatesthat

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 ofan

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drainthe gastank, start the

engine and let it run untilthe fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. Sea Storage Instructionsfor

additional information. Never use engine

or carburetor cleaner products in the fuel

tank or permanent damage may occur.

_,CAUTION: Filltobottom ofgastank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spillor

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine forthe firsttime

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

1. Be sure freewheel controlis in the

transmission engaged position.

2. Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

3. Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

4. Move attachment clutchto =DiSEN-

GAGED" position.

5. Move throttlecontrol to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

6. Insert key Into ignitionand rum key

clockwise to =START" positionand

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuouslyfor

more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start alter

several attempts, move throttle control

to fast position, wait a few minutes and

try again, if engine stilldoes not start,

move the throttle controlback to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F end

above)

7. When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

The attachments and ground drive

can now be used. If the engine does

not accept the load, restart the engine

and allow it to warm up for one minute

using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and

below)

8. When engine starts, allow engine to

runwith the throttle control in the

choke position until the engine runs

roughly,then move throttlecontrol to

fact position.This may require an

engine warm-up period from several

secondsto several minutes, depend-

ing on the temperature.

AUTOMATIOTRANSMISSION WARM UP

Before drivingthe unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up as

follows:

1. Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

2. Place the motion control lever in

neutral, Release the parking brake

and let the clutch/brake slowly return

to operating position.

3. Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during

the engine warm up period.

• The attachments can also be used

duringthe engine warm-up pedod after

the transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in coldtemperatures (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.

PURGETRANSMISSION

_QI,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

transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time.This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the

transmission which may have developed

dudng 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.

1. Place tractor safely on level surface

with engine off and parking brake set.

2. Disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling

position(See "TO TRANSPORT" in

this sect=onof manual).

3. Sittingin the tractor seat, startengine.

After the engine is running, move

throttlecontrol to slow position. With

motioncontrol lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/

brake pedal.

4. Move motioncontrol lever to full

forward position and hold for five (5)

seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and holdfor five (5) seconds.

Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: Duringthis procedurethere willbe

no movement ofdrivewheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulicdrive

syctem.

5. Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position. Shut- off engine and set

parking brake.

6. Engage transmission by placing

freewheel control in drivingposition

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in thissection

of manual).

7. Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine Is running, move

throttlecontrolto haft(1/2) speed. With

motioncontrol lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch]

brake pedal.

8. Slowly move motion control lever

forward, after the tractormoves

approximately five (5) feet, slowly

move motion control lever to reverse

position. After the tractor moves

approximately five (5) feet ratum the

motioncontrol lever to the neutral (N)

position. Repeat this procedure with

the motion control lever three (3)

times.

Yourtractor is now purged and now ready

for normal operation.

MOWINGTIPS

• Mower should be pmpedy 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 rightof the tractor.

This will result in e more even distribu-

tion of clippingsand more uniform

cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turningto the dght so that clippingswill

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one ortwo

munds, mow In the opposite direction

making left hand turns untDfinished.

• If grass Isextremely tall, itshould be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried clip-

pings. Make firstcut relativelyhigh; the

second to the desired height.

• Do notmow grass when if is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and pmpor discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give the

mower cutting performance as well as

the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

groundspeed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWINGTIPS

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 end not be noticed. Also,the

mulched grass will biodegrede quickly

to provide nutdants forthe lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine

(blade) speed as this will provide the

best recurringaction of the blades.

• Avoid cuttingyour lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends toform clumps and

interferes with the mulchingaction.

The besttime to mow your lawn isthe

early aftemoon. Atthis time the grass

has dried and the newly cut area will

not be exposed tothe directsun.

• For best results,adjustthe mower

cutting height sothat the mower cuts off

onlythe top one.third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

• Certain types ofgrass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpendicu-

larto the first cut path,

• Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn.

MAINTENANCESCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

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Ch_k Tim Pre_su_

Check Opemtor presence and

C;lack for Loose Fa_fa_em I1_

S_a_eplac* _ Blades

Lubrk_on Chart

CheckBaltor_Lm_)

Clean IBa_ry _d Tirmlnals

Check Tra_t_x_e Cool_

AdJ,JstBtado Bait(s) T_sk_

Ad_ MoronDriw_s) Tms_n

Ch_k Engl.e Oil Letel I_

ChangeEng_eOil

Clean Air Filter

Claan Ak Screen

Inspe_ Muffler/Spark _r

F_p_==_1 Fllm¢(h"equlpp_l)

¢_sanEn_s Cao_ Fins

ReplaceSperkPlug

Rep_ Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replaca Fuel Filter

ERVICE DA*IIES

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty onthis tractordoes notcover

itemsthat have bean subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive fullvalue

from the warranty,operator must maintain

tractoras instructedinthis manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properlymaintain your

tractor.

All adjustments inthe Service and

Adjustmentssection of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or rePlaceair filter,and

check blades and belts for wear, A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixtureand help your

engine runbetter and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

1. Check engine oil level.

2. Check brake operation.

3, Check tire pressure.

4. Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

5. Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

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(_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL

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Zerk

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•)Refer TO Maintenance "ENGINE"Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

_ivot points which have special nylon

earings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirtthat will shortenthe life of

the self-lubdcatin_bearings. If you feel

they must be lubncated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

"I'RACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractorrequires more than six (6) feet

stoppingdistance at high speed in

highestgear, then brake must be ad-

justed. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

sectkm of this manual).

• Keep tires free ofgasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm

rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause fire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire puncturesand prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer.Tire sealant also preventstire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and intedcok

systems are workingproperly. Ifyour

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

brake pedal is fully depressed and

attechement clutch control is In the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat withoutfirst setting the parking

brake should shUt off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment dutch is engaged, any

attempt bythe operatorto leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

1. Raise mower to highest positionto

allow access to blades.

2. Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer secudng blade.

3. Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly,

4. Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer

and flat washer in exact order as

shown.

5. Tighten belt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt isgrade 8 heat

treated.

MandrelAssembly

TrailingEdgeUp

Blade Center

Hole

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

_--- Hex Bolt

*A Grade 8 heat treated boltcan be identified

t_j six t_neson the ix)It head,

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We donot recommend sharpen-

ing blade - butif 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 grindingwheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

* To check blade balance, you will need

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

balancer. (When using a cone bal-

ancer, follow the instructionssupplied

with balanoer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel boll or pin and hold

the boltor pinparallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain in

a hodzontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end untilthe blade is

balanced.

Ce_erHde

BA'I-rERY

Yourtractorhas a battery charging system

whichis sufficientfor normal use. How-

ever, periodic charging of the battery with

an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep baftery bolts tight.

* Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

NOTE: The odginal equipment baftery on

your tractor ismaintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BA'I-]'ERYAND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

1. Open battery box door.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

batteryfrom tractor.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jetty.

6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BA3-rERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-beltsfor deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary.The belts are notadjustable.

Replace beltsif they begin to slipfrom

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attemptto clean fan or transmis-

sionwhile engine is running or while the

transmission is hot.To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high

pressurewater or steam to clean

transexle.

• Inspect coolingfan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

• Inspect coolingfins for dirt, grass

clippings and other materials. To

prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure

sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transexle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life ofthe transaxle. Shouldthe

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contacta Sears or other qualified service

center.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high qualitydetergent oil rated

with API service classificationSF-SJ.

Select the oil'sSAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

(8) hours of operation. Tighten oilfincap/

dipsticksecurely each time you check the

oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classificationSF-SJ.

• Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

notto allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

2. Remove cap from end of drain valve

and install the drain tube onto the

fitting.

3. Unlock drain valve by pushing Inward

slightly and tumiog eeuntemiockwisa.

4. To open, pull outon the drain valve.

5. After oil has drained completely, dose

and lock the drain vaive by pushing

inward and turning clockwise until the

pin is in the locked position as shown.

6. Remove the drain tuba and replace

the cap onto to the end of the drain

valve.

7. Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipsticktube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capadty see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

8. Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checkinglevel, insert d_pstlck in_athe

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap ontothe

tube when taking reading. Keep oil

at =FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Oil Drain Valve

Cap _ _

Drain Tube

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external surfaces ofthe engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty cond_lons),

remove the blower housing and other

coolingshrouds. C_eanthe cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary.

Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

coolingfins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due

to overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air litter, Clean the foam pre-cleener

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.

1, Remove knob and cover.

2. Remove wing nutand air cleaner

from base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

3. S_de foam pre-cLeaneroff cartridge.

4. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

5. Squeeze itdry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

6. Saturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty,bent, or damaged

cartddge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartddge.

7. Reinstall the pra._leener (c(eaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

8. Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut,

cover and tighten knob securely.

Cover

Air Cleaner Knob

Foam

Rubber

_rommet

Paper

mr Cleaner

Base

_rScmen

MUFFLER

Inspect end raptaoe corroded muffler end

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could

create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occursfirst.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section ol this manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change ifthe tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

1. Drain oil from engine crankcase (See

"TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this

section of this manual, through step

remove drain plug).

2. Remove oilfilter and wipe off filter

adapter.

3. Apply a thin coating of new engine oil

to the robber gasket on replacement

oil filter.

4. Install replacement oilfilter on filter

adapter. Turn oilfilter clockwise until

rubber gasket contacts the filter

adapter, then tighten filter an addi-

tional 1/2 turn.

5. Fill crankcase with new oil (See ='1"O

CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section

ofthis manual). For approximate

capacity sea "PRODUCT SPECIFICA-

TIONS" section ofthis manual.

6. Start the engine and check for oil

leaks. Correct any leaks before

placing engine into full operation.

INoLINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

1. With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and damps are prepedy positioned.

4. Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Clamp _

(_, _)))_amp

Fuel Filter _ --

CLEANING

i lean 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

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetorare covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can resultin a shortened

engine life.

,_ CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:1. Depress clutch/breke pedal fully and set parking brake.

2. Place motion control lever in neUtral(N) position.

3. Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

4. Turn ignitionkey =OFF" and remove key.

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

6. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wire where it cannot

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

dght side oftractor.

1. Place attachment clutchin =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

2. Move attachment liftlever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

3. Roll belt off engine pulley.

4. Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutchspdng off pulley belt.

5. Remove large retainer spdng, slide

collar off and push housing guide out

of bracket.

6. Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

7. Disconnect suspension arms from

rear deck brackets by removing

retainer springs.

8. Disconnect front linksfrom deck by

removing retainer springs.

9. Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower outfrom under

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck isto be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring Into square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

1. Raise attachment liftlever to its

highest position.

2. Slide mower under tractor with

deflector shieldto rightside of tractor.

3. Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

4. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjustthe mower while tractoris parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated(Sea =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" sectionofthis

manual). If tiresare over or

underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

Small Retainer Spring

Spd_ng\ Suspension Arms

Clutch

Square Hole

Engine Pulley

Anti-Swa

Spdngs

(Both Sides)

Hou_ng Guide

Larg,

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 groand. Distance "A" on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side,

No'rE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BottomEdgeof BottomEdgeof

Mowerto Ground Mowerto Ground

\ /

8uspension

LittLink

Adjustment

Nut

FRONT-TO-SACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT; Deck must be level side-to-

side. Ifthe followingfront-to-back adjust-

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtainthe best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front linksare

equal in length.

• 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 rear, tighten nuts "P"

against trunnion on both front links.

• To raisefront of mower, loosen nut"P

from trunnion on bothfront links.

Tighten nut =E_on both front linksan

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "P against

trunnionon both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Both FrontUnksShouldbe EqualinLength

Front Trunnion

Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced withouttools. Park the tractoron

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

1. Remove mower fromtractor(See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this sectionof

this manual).

2. Work belt off both mandrel pulleysand

idler pulleys.

3. Pull belt away from mower.

Mandrel

Pulley

BELT INSTALLATION -

4. Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

5. Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

6. Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Yourtractoris equipped with an adjustable

brake system whichis mounted onthe

side of the transaxio.

Iftractor mquireamore then six (6) feet

stoppingdistance at highspeed in highest

gear on a level dryconcrete or paved

surface,then brake must be adjusted.

1. Depress dutch_rake pedal and

engage parking brake.

2. Measure distance between brake

operatingarm and nut "A"on brake rod.

3. If distance is otherthen 1-9/16", loosen

jam nut and tam nut "A"untildistance

becomes 1-9/16". Retightanjam nut

againstnut"A".

4. Road test tractorfor proper stopping

distanceas statedabove. Readjust if

necessary. Ifstoppingdistanceisstill

greaterthan six (6) feet in Nghest gear,

furthermaintenance is necessary.

Contact a Sears or other qualified

service center.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Jam Nut

Operating

Arm

DoNottouchthisnut. Iffurtherbcakeadjust-

mentis necessary,contacta Searsor other

qualh_edservicecenter.

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parkingbrake. For assistance, there is a

belt installationguide decal on bottom

sideof leftfootrest.

1. Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWEFT'in this section ofthis

manual.)

2. Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

3. Pullbelt slack toward rear oftractor.

Carefuify remove belt upwards from

transmission inputpulley and over

coaling fan blades.

4. Pullbelt toward front oftractorand

remove downward from around

engine pulley.

5. Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

Engine .__

Pulley

ClutchingIdler__ ...___ I &

StationaryIdler-__.. _@[

Transmission

InputPulley

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL

LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motioncontrol lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

1. Loosen adjustment boltin front of the

right rear wheel, and lightlytighten.

2. Start engine and move motion control

lever until tractor does not move

forward or backward.

3. Hold motion control lever in that

position and tum engine off.

4. While holding motion control lever in

place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

5. Move motion control leverto the

neutral (N) (lock gate) position.

6. Tighten adjustment boltsecurely,

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:

1. Loosen the adjustment bolt.

2. Move the motion control lever 1/4 to

1/2 inch in the direction it istrying to

creep.

3. Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

4. Start engine and test.

5. If tractor stillcreeps, repeat above

steps untilsatisfied.

MotionControl Neu_'alLock Gate

Lever

TRANSMISSION REMOVAUREPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require

removal for service or replacement, it

should be purged after reinstallation and

beforeoperating the tractor. See

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section ofthis manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WH EEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steedng wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positionedstraight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructionsin 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 a Sears or other

qualified service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

1. Blockup axle securely.

2. Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheal removal (rear

wheel containsa square key - Do not

lose).

3. Repair tire and reassemble.

NOTE: On rear wheels only: align

grooves in rear wheel huband axle.

Insert square key.

4. Replace washers and snap retaining

dng securely in axle groove.

5. Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purcbesed from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

RetainingRingWa_"ere

SquareKey --.-----_' _'/_Y

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

e_CA.UTION: L.epd-acidbatteriesgenerate

xplodvegases. _,eapspad,.s,flam_and

smoldngmaterialsaway frombatteries.

Alwayswear eye protectionwhen around

batteries.

Ifyourbatteryistoo weaktostartthean_ine, it

shouldbe recharged.(See "BATTERY"inthe

MAINTENANCE sectionof thismanual).

If"jumper cables"are usedforemergency

starting,folow this prosedure:

IMPORTANT: Yourtractorisequippedwitha

12voltnegativegroundedsystem.The other

vehicalmust alsobe a 12 voltnegative

groundedsystem.Do notuseyourtractor

batterytostartother vehicles.

TO ATrACH JUMPER CABLES-

1. Connect each end ofthe RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal ofeach

battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

2. Connect one end ofthe BLACK cable

tothe NEGATIVE (-) terminal offully

charged battery.

3. Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES,REVERSE ORDER.

1. BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

2. RED cable last from both battedea.

Positive

',ables

Charged

Batlery

26 Termini

REPLACING BA'ZrERY

_-_CAUTION: Do notshort battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other objectto contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings,etc.

Positiveterminal must be connected first

to prevent spaddng from accidental

grounding.

1. Lift seat pan to raised positionand

open battery box door.

2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery fromtractor.

3. install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

4. First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and

keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

5. Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining

hex boltand keps nut. Tighten

securely.

6. Close battery box door.

positive(Red) Cable Negative(Black)Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

1. Raise hood.

2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the gdlL

4. Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Looseor damaged widng may cause your

tractorto runpoorly,stop running,or

preventitfromstarting.

• Check widng. See electdcat wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 20 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder islocated

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

1. Raise hood.

2. Unsnap headlight wire connector.

3. Stand infront of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilttoward engine and liftoff of

tractor.

4. To replace, reverse above procedure.

_ H:e_°ddlightWire

ector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair,or replacementofthe

emissioncontroldevicesand systems,which

are beingdoneat the customersexpense,

may be performedby any non-readengine

repairestablishmentor individual.Warranty

repairsmast be performed by an authorized

enginemanufactorafs serviceoufieL

TO ADJUST THRO'rFLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttleccntroi hasbeenpresetat the

factoryandaclus'cnentshouldnotbe

necessary.Checka_ustment as described

belowbefore_ c_ole.Ifadjuslmentis

necessary,proceedas follows:

1. W'dhenginenotrunning, move throttle

centrolleverfrom slewto chokepesi_on.

Slowlymoveleverfromchoketofast

pesr_.

2. Checkto sse ifholeinthrottleleverand

holeinspeed co_ bracket are aligned.

3. If holesare notaligned, loosencable

screw _mdalign theholesby

insertinga pencilor a 1/4"dnllbitthrougfl

b_ holes.

4. Pul throttle cable uptoremoveslackand

tighten cableclampscrew. Remove

aignmant p_x:il or ddl bit.

Cable

Clam

Screw

Speed Control

Bracket

Throttle Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetorhas beenpresetat thefacto_

and adjustment shouldnot be necessary.

However,minor aclustmentmay be required

to compensatefor differencesin fuel,

temperature,altitudeorload.Ifthe carburetor

doesneed adjustment,proceedas folows:

Ingeneral,turn_g the adju._ng needlesIn

(dock-wise)decreases the supplyof fuelto

the enginegivinga leaner tueVaJrmixture.

Turningthe acyustJngneedlesout (countor.

_se) increasesthe supplyoffueltothe

enginegivinga richerfuel/airrK_xture.

IMPORTANT: Damageto the needlesand

seats incarburetor may resultifturned in too

tight.

NOlle: The carburetoronthis engine islow

emission.Itisequippedwithan idlefuel

aclusfing needlewitha imiter cap, which

alows some adjus'a'sentwithinthe limits

alowed bythecap. Do notattempttoremove

the rr,iter cap. The Iknitercapcannotbe

removed without breakingthe a_usltng

needle.

1. Besureyou havea dean airfilterand the

throttlecontrolcableis adjustedproperly

(seeabove).

2. Startengineand alow to warmforfive

minutes.Make ad_ts withengine

runningand shlttffnet_ control lever in

neutral(N) pesllJon.

3. Idlespeedsetting- VWhthrottlecontrol

leverin slow posi_on,engineshouldidle

at 1750 RPM. Ifengineidlestooslowor

fast, turnidle speedadjus,ng screwinor

outurCdlcorrectidleisattained.

4. IdlefuelneedlesetlJno- W'ith_rctUe

conlrolleverin slowposition,turn idlefuel

a_ustmentneedle in (dockwise)anIfl

enginebeans to dieand than turn out

(counterclockwise)untilengine runs

rough.Turn needle toa pointmidway

betweanthosetwopsei_r_.

5. Reched<idlespeed. Rea(_ustifneces.

saty.

ACCELERATION TEST -

6. Movethrettlecontrol leverfromsJowto

fastposition.If engine hesitates or des,

turn idlefuel a_ustingneedle out

(caunterdockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeattest

andcan'_nuetoadjust,ifnecessary,until

engi'_eacceleratessm(x_ly.

High speed stop isfactory adjusted. Do

notadjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which isfactory setfor

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. Ifyou think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contacta Sears or other

qualified service center, which has proper

equipment and expedenca to make any

necessary adjustments.

IdleSpeed

Adjusting -.........._

s_rew_

IdleFuel

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or ifthe

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

reOre,

CAUTION: Never store the tractor

with gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach eJnopen flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing In any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mowerfrom tractor for winter

storage, When mower isto be stored for

a period of time, clean itthoroughly,

remove all dirt. grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

1. Clean entiretractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructionsin

the Service _d Adjustments section

ofthis manual).

3. Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

4. Be surothat all nuts, bottsand screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary,

5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightlybefore painting.

BA'I-I'ERY

• Fullycharge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosionand power

leakage during long pedods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN SA'N'ER¥ AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables whore they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

conorateor damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It Isimportant toprevent

gum deposites from forming in essential

fuel system pa_s such as cad_retor, tael

hose, or tank during storage.

Also, expedanco 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 and engine

while In storage.

1. Drain the fuel taP_..

2. Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the rue! tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizingthe formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Alwaysfollow the mix

ratiofound on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm! and replace

with clean engine oil. (See ENGINE in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

1. Remove spark plug(s).

2. Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

3. Turn ignitionkey to =START" position

for a few seconds to distributsoil.

4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasolinefrom one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

startsto rast. Rust ar,,d/ordirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible,store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protectionfrom dust

and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sationto form and willcause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are stillwarm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Wllln_start

Hard to start

Englnawlllnot

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loss of power

CAUSE

1. Out offuel.

2. Engine not"CHOKED"

properly.

3. Engine flooded.

4. Bad spark plug.

5. Dirtyair filter.

6. Dirtyfuel filter.

7. Water in fuel.

8. Loose or damaged wiring.

9. Carburetor out of adjuetment.

10.Enginevalvesoutof

adjustment.

1. Dirty air fiifer.

2. Bad spark plug.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Dirty fuel filter.

5. Stale or dirty fuel.

6. Loose or damaged widng.

7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1. Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed

2. Attachment clutchis

engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. Blown fuse.

5. Corroded battery terminals.

6. Loose or damaged wiring.

7. Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

9. Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corroded battery terminals.

3. Loose or damaged widng.

4, Faulty solenoid or starter.

1. Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

2. Throttle In "CHOKE"

position.

CORRECTION

1. Fill fuel tank.

2. See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

3. Wait several minutes before

attempting tostart.

4. Replace spark plug.

5. Clean/replace air filter.

6. Replace fuel filter.

7. Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refilltank withfresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

8. Check all widng.

9. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

lO.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center,

1. Cleaniraplace air filter.

2. Replace spark plug.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuel filter.

5. Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

6. Check all wldng.

7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"in

Service Adjustments

section.

8. Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Depress clutch/brake pedal.

2. Disengage attachment

clutch.

3. Recharge or replace battery.

4. Replace fuse.

5. Clean battery terminals.

6. Check all widng.

7. Check/replace Ignition

switch,

8. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

9, Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Recharge or replace battery.

2. Clean battery terminals.

3. Check all widng.

4. Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

1. Set in "Higher CUt" position/

reduce speed.

2. Adjust throttle control.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power

(continued)

Excessive

vlbr_lon

Engine conUnuea

to run when

;operator leaves

seat with

attachment

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

Mower blades will

not rotate

CAUSE CORRECTION

3. Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

4. Dirty air filter.

5. Low oil leveVdirty oil.

6. Faultyspark plug.

7. Dirtyfuel filler,

8. Stale or dirtyfuel.

9. Water in fuel.

1O.Spark plug wire loose.

11. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clegged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged wiring.

14.Carburetor out of

adjustment.

15.Engine valves out of

adjustment.

1_ Worn, Pent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

1. Faulty operator-safety

presence controlsystem.

1. Worn, pent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level.

3. Buildupof grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

4. Bent blade mandrel.

5. Clogged mower deck vent

from build-upof grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

1. Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

2, Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

3. Frozen idler pulley.

4. Frozen blade mandrel.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Clean/replace air filter.

5. Check oil level/change oil.

6. Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

7. Replace fuel filter.

8. Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

9. Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refilltank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filler.

10.Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

11. Clean engine air screen/

fins.

12. Clean/replace muffler.

13.Check all widng.

14. See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

15.Contact a Sears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

2. Replace blade mandrel.

3. Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

1. Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected

contacta Bears or other

qualified service center.

1. Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean underside of mower

housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

5. Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower ddve bell.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

CAUSEPROBLEM

Poor grass

discharge

Headlight(s) not

worldng

(ifso equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Loss of drlve

1. Engine speed too slow.

2. Travel speed too fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mower deck not level.

5. Low/uneven tire air pressure.

6. Worn, bent or loose blade.

7. Buildupof grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

8. Mower drive belt wom.

9. Blades improperly installed.

10.Improper blades used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildupof

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

1. Switch is=OFF'.

2. Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out.

3. Faultylight switch.

4. Loose or damaged widng.

5. Blown fuse.

I. Bad battery cell(s).

2. Poor cable connections.

3. Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

4. Faultyalternator.

1. Freewheel control in

"disengaged" position,

2. Motion drive belt wom,

damaged, or broken.

3. Air trapped in transmission

during shipment or

servicing.

CORRECTION

1. Place throttle controlin

"FAST"position.

2. Shiftto slower speed.

3. Allow grassto dry before

mowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Check tiresfor proper air

pressure.

6. Replace/sharpenblade.

Tightenbladebolt.

7. Cleanundersideofmower

housing.

8. Replacemower drivebelt.

9. Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

10.Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

11.Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

1. Turn switch=ON".

2. Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).

3. Check/replace light switch.

4. Check widng and connec-

tions.

5. Replace fuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/clean all connec.

tions.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

2. Replace motion drive belt.

3. Purge transmission.

Engine"backfires" 1. Engine throttle control not 1. Move throttle controlto

whentumlng set at "SLOV_" =SLOW_positionand allow

engine position for 30 seconds to idle for 30 seconds before

"OFF" before stopping engine, stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272063

1 1111 -

BA3"rERY S_.ENG_D

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SP'cATS_TCH I ; ___ll (IFso EQUIPPED)

(NOT OCCUPIE_D) _ _ mJ_

PRESENCE RELAY #1

AMMETER

(OP110NAL)

IGNITI_I

IGNmON SWITCH

Posfno_l CIRCIIT "MAKE*

OFF M_AI

START B÷S+A1 NOME

RUN,IJGHT B*_AI A2..L

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PRESENCE RELAY #3

HEAD'UGHTS

RELAY

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULO BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING*

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272063

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272063

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 BatteW 12 Vdit 28 Amp

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

8 156417 Case, Balte WMech Hinge

18 161343 Switch. |ntedock N Opn/N Opn

21 166182 Harness, Light Socket (Includes 4152J)

22 4152J Bulb, Light

24 4799,1 Cable, Batter/, 6 Gauge, Red, 11

25 146147 CabLe,Battew, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire

28 175158 Fuse,20 Amp

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hexl/4-20 Unc

28 4207J Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge, Black, 12"

29 160784 Switch, Plunger Normal Op Olive

30 175,5_6 Switch, Igditlon

33 1404_ Key, Igditlon

40 178438 Harness, Ignition

41 71110408 Bolt, Hex Head, Fin. 1/4-20 x 1/2

42 131563 Covet, Termlndi, Red

43 175141 Solenoid

45 122822X Ammeter Rectangular

52 141940 Protection WIm Lcop

81 1_'748X Relay Asm.

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

I inch = 25.4 mm

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CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

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CHASSISAND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

142

143

144

145

159

2O6

2O7

2(;8

212

174619 Chassis Stamping

176554 Dr_=

17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

155272 BuroperHood/Dastl

166O37X013 Dash

STD533710 Bolt, Can]age 3/8-16xl

155927 Panel, Dash, LH.

145660 ClipTlnnmman Gdlle P/1.

172107xg10 Panel, Dash, R.H.

1746O608 Screw Thdml 3/8-16 x 1/2

144983X558 HoodAssembty

126938X BumperHood

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

S'1_541437 Nut

156725X558 Gdlle Lens Asm

155217X599 Lans, Gdlle

1756O2X56O Fend/Ftreet Pnt STLT

139976 Bracket, Fender Suppod

17490508 Screw Ti_drol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt

175710 Bracket Asrn. Pivct Mower Rear

Nut Lock w/Insed 1/4-20 UNC

19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

145201 Bracket Grille Pickotf LH

161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/_

145202 Bracket Grille Pickeff RH

S]O522507 Belt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75

150127 Duct Air Engine P/L LT

72140606 Belt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

154798 Dash Lower 8_.T

73680600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

165867 Plate Reinforcement STLT

154966 Bracket Swaybar Chessls

175582 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

156524 Jod PivotChaselsJHood

155123X428 Cuphelder

170165 Belt Shoulder 5/16 -18 Tr

17670508 Screw Tildrol 5J16-18 x 1/2 TYTT

17670608 Screw "l_drol 3/_-16 x 1/2

165919 Insed Lens Reflective

5479J Plug, Button

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

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUNDDRIVE

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION NO.

1 ...... T_le (See Breakdown) 52

HydmGr 314-C510 66

8 165866 ROd Shift Fender Adjust 70

10 STD561210 PInCo6er 1/8x I CAD 71

14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 73

15 744_T_14 Bo_ Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 x Gr 5 74

16 $10541431 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 5/18-18 Unc 75

19 STD541437 NutLcckHexW/Wsh 3/6-16Unc 76

21 13(To64 Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13 77

22 169498 Rod, Brake Hydro 78

24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 5/8-16 Unc 81

25 1G6888X Spdng, Brake ROd 82

26 STD551_ Washer 83

27 STD561210 Pin Coder 1/8 x 5/4 CAD. 84

28 175765 Rod, parking Brake 89

29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 90 124346X

30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 55 17_01

:_ 74765512 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 314 96 4497H

34 175578 Shag, Foot Poddl 113 72140606

35 120183X Beadng, Nylon 120 73900600

36 19211616 Washer 150 175456

37 1572H Pin, ROO] 151 19133210

38 165936 Pulley, Composite, Flat 156 1660(_

39 74760648 BoOtFin Hex 3/6-16 x 2-3/4 156 165552

40 175461 Spacer, Sp_lt 159 165494

41 175556 Keeper, Belt idler 161 72140406

42 19131312 Washer 13/32x13/16x12Ga. 162 73680400

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V+Groove 163 74780416

48 154407 Rdllcmnk, Clutch 164 19091010

49 123255X Retainer, Belt 165 165523

50 S'i_523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3/6-16 x 1-1/2 166 188880

51 S_)541437 NutCrown_ock 3/6-16UNC 168 16_

52 STD541431 Nut, Crowdlock 5/16-18 Unc 169 165552

53 105710X Link, Clutch 197 169613

55 10_709X Sprlng_Return, Clutch 198 169552

56 1706(;616 Screw 3/8-16 x 1.04 152 169612

57 140294 V-Bdlt 200 72140506

52 152691 Keeper, Center Span 2(_ 72110614

61 1706G612 Screw. 3/6-16x3/4 212 145212

52 8883R Cover, Pedal

52 175410 Pulley, Engine

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

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

STD551143 washer

154778 Keeper Belt Engine Hydro

134683 Keepar Belt Engine

169152 Strap Torque Lh Hydro

1691_ Strop Torque Rh Hydro

137057 Spacer

121749X Washer 23/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

STD581075 E-Ring

123583_ Key, Square

121748X Washer 23/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

165552 Shaft Asm Cross Tapered

165711 SpltngTorslon

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

169594 Unk Transaxle

164890X428 Console, Shift

NUtSelt-Tnd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

Control Bypass Hydro 20" _res

Retdlner Spring 1"Zinc/Cad

Bolt Rdhd Sqneek 3_-16 x 1.25

NUt Lock Fig 3/8-16

Spacer Retainer

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Brdod 5/161D x 1.125

Bracket Shilt Mount

Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt

BOOtRdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr 5

NutCmwnlock 1/4-20 Unc

Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1 Gr 5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

BraCXel Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening

Hyllner Snap-In 5/8"1D

Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x +155" Hyd

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18UNC

Bdlt Rdhd Sgnk 5116-18UNC x 1

BOOtCarr Sh 3/8-1 6 x 1-3/4Gr.5

Nut Hex Fig. Lock

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 turn

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STEERINGASSEMBLY

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STEERINGASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768 Steedng Whedi

2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL

3 169840 Spindle Assembly, LH.

4 169839 SpindloAssemb_, R.H.

5 6266H Beadng, Race, Thrust. Hardennd

6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 18 Gauge

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

8 12000029 Ring. Klip

9 3366R Beartng, Stee ringColumn

10 175121 Draglnk

11 Sr[T.351137 Washer, Lock

13 136518 Spacer Brg Axle Front

15 145212 Nut, Hextlange Lock

17 177876 Shaft Assembly, Steering

26 126847X Bushing, Unk, Drag

28 19131415 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

29 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

30 STD561210 Pin

39 130465 Rod,_e

36 1_ Bushing, Steerlr_g

37 152927 Screw

38 139769 Insert, Steering Wheol

39 1913,3812 Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge

40 $1IT041537 Nut LockCenter3/_8-24UNF

41 100711L Adaptor. Stendng Wheel

42 145054x428 Boot, Steedng Shaft

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

44 153720 Extension Shaft Steedng LR.LT

46 121232X Cap.Spindle

47 6855M Fitting,Grease

51 STD541431 NutLockHexw/Ins. 5/16-18UNC

54 74780520 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

63 $1_523710 Bstt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1Gr 5

65 16GG67 Spacer Brace Axle

67 72140618 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

68 169827 Axle, Brace

71 175146 Steedng Asm

39 169835 Bracket Susp Chassis Front

85 133835 Fastner ChdstmasTree

88 175118 Bnd Shodider 7/16-20

91 175553 ClipSteedng

NOTE:/UI component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 Ioch = 25.4 mm

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SEATASSEMBLY

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 140123 Seat 13 121248X Bushing, Snap

2 14_551 Bracket, Pivot, Seat 14 72050412 BoR, Cardage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

3 71110616 Bolt t5 134300 Spacer, Sl_it .28 x .88

4 19131610 Washer 13/32 xl x 10Gauge 16 121250X Spring

5 145006 Clip, Push-In HingeS 17 12397_( Locknut, Range 1/4 Grade 5

9 ST[To41437 Nut 21 171852 Bolt, Sheulder 5/16-18 UNC

7 124181X Spring, Seat 22 S'1I)54143t Nut

8 17(;00616 Sc;'ew 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 24 19171912 Washer 17/32x 1-3/19x 12Ga.

9 19131614 Washer 13/32x1 x14Gauge 25 127018X Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18x.62

10 174894 Pan, Seat

11 166369 Knob Seat NOTE: All component dimensions given in U,S.

12 121246X Bracket, Switch Mounting Inche_ 1 Inch = 25.4 rnrn

DECALS

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 156811 Decal, Oper. Instr. 13 177336 Deca], Lower Dash

2 177368 Decal, HP Engine 14 16(_96 Decal, V-Belt Schematic

3 171698 Decal, Hood, R.H. 16 138047 Decal, Battery Olehmd

4 171699 Decal, Hood, LH. 20 1411516 Decal, BatteP/Dngr/Psn Eng

5 171765 Decal Hood Replacement -- 138311 Decal, Lift Handie

6 133644 De cal,Custorner Malntenance -- 165800X428 Pad FootrestLH STLT

7 177325 Decal, Hood Side -- 165799X428 Pad Footrest RH STLT

8 172331 DeCal, Deck - - 169210 Decal By Pass LT Hydro

9 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman -- 178453 Owner's Manual, English

10 1E6439 Decal, Fender Danger -- 178454 Owner's Manual, Spanish

12 146046 Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

WHEELS &TIRES KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

I _ 1 5918_ Valve Cap, 11re

2 _ 5,8 2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106222)( Tire, Front

4,10 4 59904 Tube, FrontTire

(Not Provided, Sendce Item Only)

5 10673_X427 Rim, Front

6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Wheel Only)

11 7 9040#-I Beadng, Flange (Front Wheel

On_

8 lg6108X427 Rim, Rear

9 122(_2X 13re,Rear

10 7152J Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

11 104757)(428 Cap, Axle

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire 10 oz.

NOTE: Ag component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

ENGINE

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Attester

KEY pART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY pART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170548 Control,Throttle

2 17720410 Screw, Hex Head, Thread Cutting

1/4-20 x 5/8

3 ...... Engine, (See Breakdown) Kohler

Model No. CV16.5-43527

4 159420 Muffler

13 12-041-03 Gasket Kohler

14 148456 Tube Drain Oil E_sy

16 _1_551237 Washer

23 1_837 Shield Bm/Dbr Guard

29 137180 Arrestor, Spark

31 10_02X Tank, Fuel

3;"

148315 Plug, Drain Oil Easy

40 124028x Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line

44 17670412 Screw, Hex Washer Heed, Thd.,

Roll. 1/4-20 x _/4

45 17000612 Screw Hex Wsh Ttldr 3/8-t6 x 3/4

46 19(391416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

77 lg101216 Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

80 74760508 Bait Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 1/2

81 735104_0 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20Unc

101 M_ Nut Flan-ge M5-1.25 NotpLk Zinc

1(;5 1712C616 Screw 3/_-16 x I

158990 Cap AssembJy, FueJSears, Vented NOTE: All component dkllerls[or_ givenin U.S. inches

1234877( Clamp, Hc_e I inch= 25.4 mm

137040 Line, Fuel

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LIFTASSEMBLY

11__12 6

KEY PARr

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Assembly

2 159471 Shaft Assembly, Uft

3 105767X Pin, GrOOVe

4 1200000_ E-Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21/3_ x 1 x21 Gauge

6 120183X Beadng, Nylon

7 I25631X Gdp, Handle, Fluted

8 122365X Button,Plunger, Red

11 139865 Link, Uft, LH.

12 139866 Link, Lift, R.H,

13 $11_24_06 Retalr.,erS prlug

KEY PARr

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

15 173288 Link, Front

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

17 130171 Trunnion

18 73800800 Lock.nut,Hex, with Washer Insert

1/2-13UNC

19 13986_ Arm, Suspension, Rear

20 163552 Retainer Spring

31 169865 Bearing, P_t, Lift

;3_ 7_ Nut, Crownlod< 3/8-24

NOTE: AJlcomponent dimensions given In U.S. Inches

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWERDECK

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19 " 117

116

23 24

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MOWERDECK

KEY pART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165892 Mower Deck Assembly, 42"

2 $10533107 Bolt

3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar,

F_t

4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" e¢k

5 _4098 Retainer Spring

6 139832 Arm, Suspension, Rear

8 859857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8

9 $TD551137 Washer, Lock

10 14(_o96 Washer, Harder_d

11 134149 Blade, Mulching

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Ventnd

14 128374 HOLding,Mandrel, Vented

15 110485X Be_dng, 8all, Mandrel

16 174493 Stripper, MowerDeck

18 72140505 Bolt, Cardage 5/16-18 x 5/6

19 132827 Bolt,Shoulder

20 158770 Baffle, Vortex

21 S]D541431 NutCrownlock 5/1 0-18 UNC

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket

23 131267 Bracket, DefleCtor

24 1(_304X Cap, Sleeve

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector

26 110452X Nut, Push

27 139898X428 Shield, DefleCtor

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga=

29 131491 Raft, Hinge

30 157722 Screw 17affolWasher Head

31 129963 Washer, Spacer

32 153535 Pulley, MandmJ

33 137266 NUt, Toplock, Flanged

34 STD533717 Bolt

36 131494 Pultey, Idler, Flat

37 STD551987 Washer 13/32x13/15x16Ga

40 $3D541437 Nut Cmwnlock3/8-16 UNC

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH.

45 STD_40G3 Retainer

46 137729 Screw, Thd. ROll 1/4-20 x 5/8

48 133944 Washer, Hmdened

4.9 174284 RolterAssembly, Cam FolloWer

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder 1110-24Gr. 5

51 STD541410 Loclmut

52 13_888 Bott, Shoulder 5/1 6-18 UNC

53 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

54 133943 W_usher,Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

56 165723 Spacer, Rctal_r

KEY

NO.

101

152

103

104

105

198

111

112

113

114

115

119

117

119

1t9

121

129

130

13t

142

143

144

145

146

147

148

14g

158

151

152

153

154

155

156

157

158

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

141043 Guard, TUV lifter

149846 KnobCuetom Oval

1449_ V-Belt

73809898 Nut Lock Hex w/Ins, 3/8-16

136420 Mulcher Cover

71981010 Screw pan Hd Phllllpe 10-24 x 5/8

19061216 Washer #10

STC981110 Washer, Lock

198",_3 Latch Assembly, Bagger

2_J Nut,Weld

155197 Bracket, Gauge, Wheol LH.

155198 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.

17060514 Screw Taping 5/16-18

STD541431 Nut, Hex, Kege 5/16-18 Unc

72119804 Baff, Carringe 5/16 Unc x 1/2

48_8H Bolt, ShoUlder

165746 Wheel, Gauge

73930600 Nut, Centedock 3/6-16

STC551(_7 Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

143723 Bracket

19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/15 x12 Ga.

$1D523710 Bott, Fin Hex 3/6-16 Unc xl Gr. 5

STD533710 Bett, Rdhd Sqnk 3/6-16UNCx I

165890 ArmSprlng Brake Mower

157109 Bracket Arm Idler 42"

158634 Keeper Belt 42" CLutchCable

165888 Pulley idler F_t

171977 Bclt Cardage rdler

131335 Spring Extension

169022 Spring Return Idler

165898 Retak;er SpringYellow ZInc

19091216 Washer 9/82 x 3/4 x 15 Ga.

169870 Bracket Clutch

16_;676 Cable Clutch 42 In

169674 Washer Flat 3/8" Type B

169675 Spring Retainer

169671 SpringRetention Lever

169672 Spacer

169669 RodClutch

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

72140614 Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/6-16 UNC x 1- 3/4

130794 Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

Numbers 6-10, 13-15, 31 and 32)

158583 Replacement Mowe r,Complcte

NOTE: All component dimensions gJwn In U.S.inches

1 Inch= 25.4 mm

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120

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HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER314-0510

KEY PART KEY pART

NO. NO. DESCRIPllON NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 170351 Main Housing,Assembly 59 170408 Rotor,Brake

2 170352 Side Housing,Assembly 60 142883 Brake Puck

3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142882 Puck Plate

4 170354 Swashplata Trunion 62 142887 Brake Actuating Pin

Mach ned 63 170410 Hfhcs 1/4-20x2 W/

5 169895 Block- Assembly Patch,SpecialFlantnge

6 170355 Sealant 10.50z 64 142892 Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 WTPatch

7 170356 Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 65 170411 Spacer

1.25 66 170412 Spdnlg,,Brake Arm Bias

8 170357 Stud. 5/16-24 Hex Double 67 170413 Sq. H-d.Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbod

End 68 170414 Arm Brake

9 170358 Shaft, Input 69 170415 S otted Hex Nut 5/16-24

10 170359 Ring - Retaining 70 170416 Cotter Pin 5/32 X 5/4

11 170360 Spacer 71 170417 ComplressionSpring Brake

12 169870 R,_g - Retaining Anti-Drag

13 170361 . Sea]. Lip .67 X 1.58 X .276 72 170413 Washer, Ht .5 I.D. X t O.D. X

14 169869 Bag Brg 17mm Id X 40mm .032

Od X 12mm 73 142884 Fiat - _sher 11132 I.D. X 7/8

16 170362 Hex Flange Head Screw 5/ O.D

16-24X0.75 74 170419 Oil Seal .625 X 1.0 X .25

17 170363 Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7 75 170420 Check Plug Assembly,.027,

18 170364 Arm, Control Washer

18 150771 Searing,, 3Ox52x13 Thrust 76 170421 Stud. 5/16-24 Fdctlen Pack

23 170365 CheckP 77

lug AssembJy, 170422 Puck, .330 X 1.50 X .0975

Washer 78 142969 Spring, Helical Comp

24 170366 Shaft Motor 79 142980 Spacer

27 170367 Gear - Pnion, 13t 80 150778 Hex Lock NUt 5/16-

28 170368 10t/48t Gear 24Unjf(NyJoninsert)

29 170369 Gear. tOt Jackshaft 81 170423 Wedoe..Fdc_on Pack

30 170370 60t Bull Gear 82 170424 Clip,'Washer .316x1.50x.1046

31 170371 Sleeve Beadng .75 X 1.575 (Plated)

X .625 83 161168 Pin. Standard Headless

32 170389 Sleeveseadng(Outboard) 84 170425 Fitting, 5/16 Sae 5/32 Tube

.75xl.75Ox.625 85 170426 Hose, Expansion Tank

33 142991 Washer, 3/4 Id X 1-1/2 (3(I X 87 142917 Cap- Poppet Vak.e

.13 "]_k 88 170429 Bolt, Self Tapping 10-32 X 1/2

34 170390 Lip Seal Axle Seal 90 170430 Puck. Inner Wedge

35 170391 Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 (Key. 93 170431 SpdngClip - HousingThrust

R.H.) 107 170432 Deflector

36 170392 Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 (Key, 108 170433 Washer,Motor Shaft

L.H.) .711dx1.150dx.030thk

37 150792 Miter Gear (Sl_ined) 109 170434 Plu_, Sae #6

38 150793 Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id) 111 t 70435 O-Ring .07 X .301 I.D.

39 150809 Shaft 113 170437 Bracket, Support Expansion

40 170393 Ring, Spiral Reta;ning Tank

41 170394 Pin, Jackshaft 116 170438 Silicon Sponge

42 170395 MaQnet. Ring 119 170439 Fan, 7 In.

43 170396 Spnng, Bypass 120 170440 Pulley

44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3/8-24 X 121 170441 Hex Lock NUt 1/2-20 (Nylon

2.5 Long Insert)

45 170397 Filter 122 170442 Washer. Selieville

46 170398 Base, Filter 123 170443 Bert Keeper

47 170399 Actuator, Bypass 124 170444 Center Sect_on-Fiiter-Bypass

48 170400 Rod, Bypass Actuator Assembly

49 170401 Arm, Bypass 125 170445 FliterAssembly

50 170402 RetainingRing .250 External 126 170446 Fan - Palley Service Assembly

51 170403 Seal, Up .741 X .250 X .250 127 170447 Seal - O-Ring Kit

Tc 128 173165 lot, Expansion Tank

52 170404 Flat Washer, 5/8 Id X 1.0 Od 900 165768 Transaxre Complete

X .05 Thk

53 170405 Retalalng Ring NOTE: AI componentdimensionsgiven in U.S.

54 170406 Seadng, Center Block inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

55 142977 Waal_rSpdnge- Helical Compression

56 142978

57 150798 2Ow-50 Oil

58 170407 Broke Yoke

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43527

CYLLNDER HEAD, VALVE ANO BREATHER I

CRANKCASE I

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,272063

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43527

CYLINDER HEAD/VALVE/I_REATHER

CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY pART

NO. NO. DESCRIP'TION NO. NO, DESCRIPT|ON

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

2 12-755-81-S Kit, cytmdernead (h-_udes 2 Block,cylinder(Use Short

Block12 522 46)

3-18 Gaskets 12 041 01-S

(Qty.2), 12 041 02-S, & 3 12-445-02-S Strap, lifting

12 041 03-S) 4 M-839025-S Screw, hex. flange

3 12-411-01-S Rod, push 12) M8x1.25x25

4 12-041-10-S Gasket, cylinder head 5 12-380-t7-S Dowel locating 4)

5 12-017-01-S Valve, intake (Std.) 6 12-755-4g-s tot, camshaft(`Includes7,8)

12-017-02-S Valve, intake (.25) 7 12-08g-31-S Spring, actualing

6 12-016-01-S Va]'_, exhaust (Std.) 8 12-422-08-S Shim, camshaft(A.R.) blue

12-016-02-S Valve, exhaust (.25) 12-422-09-S Shim. camshaft (A.R.)red

7 X-75-23-S pIH(.p, allen hd. pipe 1/8" 12-422-1_-S St'_m,c_mshaft(A.R.)

8 12-318-19-S Cyhnder Head allow

9 25-186"01-S Arm,Tocksr(2) 12'-422-11-S _:_nim,camsha_-,._._n

10 12-599-03"S Pivot, rockerarm (2) 12--422-12-S Shkn, camsh_.ft,,r,,n.j =,._

11 M-640034"S Screw. hex. flange 12-422-13-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) black

12-422-07-S Shim, camshaft (A.R.) white

M6xLOx34(2)

12 12-089-01-S 5pting, "_alve(2) g 12-144-27-S Shaft, balance

13 12-173-01-S Cap valve spring(2) 10 12-874-07-S piston w/Ring Set (Std.)

14 12-755-03-S lot. retainer (2) (Includes 11-12)

15 12-468-05-S Wa_sher,plain 13/32" 12-874-11-S Pistonw/Ring Set (.08 ram)

16 12-112-13-S Spacer, head bolt exhaust 12-874-08-S piston w/Ring Set(.25)

ort 12-874-09-S piston w/Ring Set(.50)

17 12-086-15-S _rew, hex. flange 11 12-018-O2-S Retainer,piston pin(2)

MlOx1.5x81 _52/ 12 12-108-07-S Ring Set (Std.)

18 X-426-9-S Clamp, hose 12-108-08-S Ring Set (.25)

19 12-326-03-S Hose, brea'_er 12-108-09-S Ring Set (.50)

20 M-645020-S Screw, hex. flange 13 t2-067-05-5 Connecting Rc_ (5'td._

M6xl.0x20 (5) 12-067-06-S Connecting Rod(.25)

21 12-096-07-5 Cover, valve w/nippla 14 12-380-01-S Pin, governor regulating

22 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange 15 12-043-05-S Gear, governor

M5x0.8xl0 16 M-631005-S Washer, plain 6rnm

23 12-018-01-5 Retainer. breather reed 17 12-144-02-S Shaft, governor gear

24 12-402-02-S Reed, _'ea_her 18 52-139-09-S Plug, cup

Wit,gov.crossshaftw/clip

NOTILLUSTRATED 19 12-755-64-S (Includes 24) .

12 041 01-S Gasket, carburetor(2)

12 041 03-S Gasket, exl_.ust ma_aid 20 X-25-102-S Washer, plato1/4

12 041 02-S Gasket, airfilterbase 21 M-631015-$12-032-01"SWasher,SealgovemOrplain6rnmCmSSshaft

23 12-154-O5-S Clip, hitchpin

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.272063

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16.5,TYPE NUMBER 43527

C._NITION/ ELECTRICAL I

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BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

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TRACTOR--MODELNUMBER917.272063

KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPENUMBER43527

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

BLOWER ROUSING & BAFFLES

KEY PART KEY PART

RO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-086-14-S Screw,hex. flange

M10x1.Sx46

2 12-468-03-S Washer, plain 3/8"

3 24-162-O3-S Screen, grass

4 25-086-47-S Bolt, shoulder M6X1.0X16

5 12-157-03-S _4)n

6 X-42-15-S FK_Yv

7 12-O25-35-S heel

8 12-155-09-S Connector

9 M-548025-S Screw, he0(.cap MSx0.8x25

10 12-085-09-S _or

11 41-403-09-S Regulator, recaller

12 X-22-11-S Washer. lock 1/4" (2)

13 M-639016-S Screw, hex. flange

M6x1.0x16 (2)

14 236602-S Connector

15 12-132-02-S Spark Plug

16 X-728-1.S Clip, cable

17 M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange

MSx0.8xlO 12)

18 12-584-14-S Module, ignition

19 12-452-02-S Terminal

20 12-086-35-S Screw, hex. socket

M5x0.Sx20 (2)

21 M-461013-S Screw, panneed M4.2x13

(2)

_-2 12-584-12-S Module. speed advance

_IOTILLUSTRATED

12 176 45-S Harness, widng

12 176 44-S Harness, wirin

24 516 12-S Lead, black (6TM - 12 gauge-

insulatedgrip barrel eyelet

terminals)

235173-S Clip. cable

47 154 01-S Clip, cable

M-545010-S Screw, hex. flange

MSxO6x10 (5)

24-468-10-S Washer, i_aln 1/4"

12-146-07-S plate, blower housing

M-550010-S Screw, hex. flange

MSx0.8xlO (2)

24-096-05-S Cover, pinion

12-027-76-S Housin@,blower

12-063-05-S Baffle. mteke side

25-154-02-S Clip, mounting(3)

12-086-37-S Screw. caa_rivewasher

M5X08 X20 (3)

12-063-08-S Baffle, cylinder head

M-645016-8 Screw, hex flange

M6x1.0x16 (2)

12-063-0t-S Baffle, cylinder

AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 25-341 -O3-S Knob, =drcleaner cover

2 12-f96-24-S Cover, air cleaner

3 12-083-12-S Precleaner, element

4 12-100-08-S Wing Nut

5 12-083-10-S K'rtair cleaner element

(Inbludes 6-8)

6 12-743-12-S Filter, element (Includes

7&8)

7 230046-S Seal, breather

8 12-032-11-S Seal 1-7/16"

9 12-094-07-S Base, air cleaner (Includes

10,11

10 12-072-04-S Stud, mountng plate

M6X1.0X75

11 12-086-01-S Screw, #10 Hi-Lo thread

forming (2)

12 12-041-02-S Gasket. air cleaner

NOTILLUSTRATED

12 113 53-S Decal, air cleaner

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV16.5,TYPE NUMBER43527

;TARTING SYSTEM I

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ENGINE CONTROLS I

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OIL pAN/LU BRICATION I

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TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917,272063

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STARTi_ SYSTEM

ENGINE cONTROLS

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DEBCRIPT_OH NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-839070-S Screw, bex. flange 1

MBxl.25x70 (2) 2

2 26-O98-07-S Starter assembly(Includes 3

3 12°755-54-S _-Bpdt.)ddve end

4 12-227-18-S Cap, drive end 5

5 12.170-05-S Armat.u_e

6 12-221-01-S W.It,brush& spring 6

7 12-227-13-S Cap, semmutator end

8 12-211-01-S Bolt hex. flange 1/4-20x4- 7

us (2

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-038-01-S Oips_ckassembly (Includes

2 25-755-13-S ^"_,)oil fill cap (Includes3)

3 12-153-03-S O-Ring, oilfll cap

4 1g-153-02-S O-Ring, upper oil filltube

5 12-123-04-S Tube,oil fill

6 M-645025-S Screw, bex. flange

M6x1.0x25

7 12-153-01-S O-Ring, loweroilfill tube

8 25-162-07-S Screen, oil pickup

12-096-03-S Cover, oil pickupscreen

0 M.545016-S Screw, bex. flange

M5x0,Bx16

11 25-462-09-S Valve, oil pressure relief

12 52-O50-02-S Filter,oil

13 X-75-10-S psi, sq. M. soi_ 358"

14 12-393-01-S Pump, oil

15 12-153-06-S O-Ring, oil pumpcover

18 12-096-34-S Cover, oil pump

17 M-545016-S Screw, bex, flange

MSxO.8x16(3)3

18 12-032-03-S Seal, oil (RT.O. end)

Screw. bex, fla e

19 24-086-16-B MBxl.25x45 (1_n_,_

20 24-086-17-B Screw, bex. flange

M8x1.25x45

21 12-199+56-S Assembly,Pan,oil (k'_+

11,14-17)

12-079-07-S Linkage, choke

12-237-01-S Clamp, cable

24.086.43+S Screw, hex. flange

M-664020-S Screw, lobed socket

M6xL0x20 {2)

12-536-10-S Control,speed assembly

(Includes6-9)

M-443025-S Screw, pan head

M4x0.7x25

M-443020-S Screw, pan head

M4x0.7x20

12-089-11-S Spring,choke (2)

12-089-23-S Spring, choke r_m

12-089-24-S Spring, governor

12-755-83-S Kit, governor lever (Includes

12-14)

12o100-07-$ Nut, hex flange 1/4 - 20

52-211-04-S Boit, 1/4 - 20 X 1'

12°090-28-S Lever, governor

26-158-08-S Bushing,throttle linkage

12-079-01-S Linkage lhro'_le

25-158-11-S Bushing,throttle nkage

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.272063

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FUEL SYSTEM CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-641060-S Nut, hex. flange M6xl.0 (2)

2 X-22-11-S Washer, lock 1/4"

3 M-629116-S Stud M6x1.0x116 (2)

4 12-853-94-S Wit,carburetorw/gasket

_lndudes 6,7,8 qty 1

2-454-03-S, 25.452-20-S)

5 12-O41-02-S Gasket, air cleaner

6 12-053-94 Carburetor assembly

For informationonly not

available separately)

(Includes Kif, float

12-757- 02- S, Kit,

carburetor reep,air

12 -757- 03-S, Kit.

Salenoidrepair12-757-33-S)

7 12-O41-01-S Gasket. carburetor(2)

8 12-265-04-S Deflector, heat

X-426-09-S Clamp, hose (2)

0 25-353-10-S Line, fuel 9"

11 25-O50-03-S Filter,fuel in-line

NOT ILLUSTRATED

47-154-01-S Clip cable

M-561010-S Screw, thread forming

M5X0.8X10

12-757-02-S Kit, float

12-757-03-S K'rt,carburetorrepair

12-O41-01-S Gasket, carburetor

12-041-02-S Gasket, air cleaner

12-041*05-S Gasket, bowl

12-041-06-S Gasket, bowlscrew

12-032-06-S Sea!, solenoid

12-757-33-S WJt.solenald repair

12-041-06-S Gasket, bowl screw

12.454-03-S Tie cable

25.452-20-S Terminal

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-014-37-S Crankshaft (Includes2)

2 12-139-01-S Plug, cup

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 25-072-04-S Stud, MSxl.25x33-1/2" (2)

2 12-041-03-S Gasket, exhaust manifold

(;2)

3 12-126-11-S Bracket muffler

4 12-445-06-S Srap, lifting

5 M-645025-S Srew, h_x. flange M6xl.Ox25

NOT ILLUSTRATED (2)

12-522-46 Short Block

12-755-82-S Gasket Set

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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