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Owner's Manual

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15.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271015

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operation ............................................ 10

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 16

Service and Adjustments .................... 20

Storage ............................................... 26

Troubleshooting ................................. 27

Repair Parts ........................................ 32

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

contained in the owner's manual.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will

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

Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may

vary from state to state.

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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

• Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

• Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to

operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as

rocks, toys, wire, etc., which could be

picked up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless 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 not operate the mower without

either the 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

2 remove keys before dismounting.

•Tum off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or

drugs.

• Watch for traffic when operating near

or crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

• Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

serious injury.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you

cannot back up the slope or if you feel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide ob-

stacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose alow gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

• Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turn on slopes unless neces°

san/, and then, turn slowly and

gradually 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 edg(

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operato

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if

children enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching

blind corners, shrubs, trees, orother

objects that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

• Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heat-

er.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment boIts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing

them.

• Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and whi_e backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

:and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if chil-

dren enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and down slopes (15 °Max),

not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, Un-

even terrain could overturn the ma-

chine. Taft grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

•Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

_kLoo.k for this symbol .to point out impor-

tant sarety precautions, h means u/_u-

TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_;)_CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always dis-

connect spark plug wire and place wire

where it cannot contact spark plug.

4_CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

4

,_CAUTION: Tow onlv the attachments

that are recommendedby and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Operate only at the lowest possible speed

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

on a slope, is dangerous. "13rescan lose

traction with the ground and cause you to

lose control of your tractor.

_WARNING: The enaine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of Califomia to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

ANDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 10W30 (ABOVE

32°F)

API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

31L CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

W/OFILTER: 3.5 PINTS

_PARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

SAP: .030")

CALVE

3LEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE

3ROUND SPEED FORWARD:

',MPH): 1sT 1.2

2"_ 1.5

3 R° 2.4

4TM 3.5

5TM 4.8

6TM 5.3

REVERSE: 1.5

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10PSI

CHARGING 3AMPS BAI-rERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible depend-

ability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT

ASears Maintenance Agreement is

available on this product. Contact your

nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_, WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless

the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable

local or state laws (if any). If a spark

arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the opera-

tor.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department (See

REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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Steering

Wheel Insert

Steering Wheel

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

=_L Steering Wheel

Adapter

Seat

(1)Washer

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

_(1) Knob

Keys

(2) Keys Slope Sheet

(1) Hax Bolt

3/8-16 x1

() Large Flat Washer

1@

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

Steering

Extension

Steering Shaft

Boot

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

Video Cassette

6

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

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

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

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

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

(1) 3/4" socket with

drive ratchet

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

_Insert

_______________/388H!.e_cB°lv_/asher

_ Lv_rag_:_at

Boot

Steering Wheel ,Tabs

Adapt_

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts boxes from shipping carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and packing materi-

als.

•Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLINGTRACTOROFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steerng wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

•Lift seat pan to raised postion and

open battery box door.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (la-

bel located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-

10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for

charging structions.)

Label

Se_

Terminal

Batter

Door

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor,

•Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

•Slide seat until acomfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Seat

Shoulder Seat Pan

Bolt

Flat Washer

Adjustment

Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor from

the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

• Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFFSKID

(See Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manuaL, Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear

of other people and objects.

• Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

• Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake peda_ and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

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INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

•Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

ACAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold

shield when attaching mulcher plate and

allow it to rest on plate while in opera-

tion. Mulcher

Deflector_ Plate

Shield

Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store

in a safe place. Your mower is now ready

for discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECKTIREPRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

9

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the

belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY

YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO

ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND

SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY

PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

,I All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is propedy prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6

amps).

•/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

•/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly

leveled side-to-side/front-to-rear for

best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around

pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

•/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

,=

BATrERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENG,HEO.ENG,NEOPFO.LPRESSUREL,GHTSONOV_MP t

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIF"3

LOCKED

NHL

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE

_(_) A'I-rACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

10

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment

Clutch

Ignition Switch

Ammeter

Throttle Control Attachment

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake Height

Pedal ,.." ...... _" Adjustment

Indicator

Parking Brake Lever

Gearshift Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

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.

GEARSHIFT LEVER -Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting

and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to

release attachment lift lever when

changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on

and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks

clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

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The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into

the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safe!

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing an_

adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask

over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

•Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in "BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold

tractor secure. Attachment Clutch Lever

Position

Position

Thro_le

Brake

aaged"

Clutch/ Position

Lever

"Disengaged'

Position Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into lull "BRAKE" position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

•Tum ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition

switch in any position other than "OF

will cause the battery to be discharg

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions wh

tractor is standing idle with the engir

running, hot engine exhaust gases r

cause "browning" of grass. To elimir

this possibility, always stop engine

stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, bef(

leaving the operator's position; to em

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THRO'rrLE 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 gearshift lever.

•Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful

life of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-rlNG

HEIGHT

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The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

•Grasp lift lever.

•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 2ol/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment

clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the

mower without either the entire grass

catcher, on mowers so equipped, or

the deflector shield in place.

Attachment

Clutch Lever

Position

Attachernnt

Lever High

"Disengaged.__

Position

Low

Position

Deflector

Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_1_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

•Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachment lift to highest

position with attachment lift control.

•When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on atruck

or atrailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope,

cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

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

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

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• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

•Unthread and remove oil fill cap/

dipstick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the

dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill

cap on the tube. Do not thread the cap

onto the tube. Remove and read oil

level. If necessary, add oil until

"FULL" mark on dipstick is reached.

Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Cus-

tomer Responsibilities section in this

manual.

Oil Fill Cap/

Dipstick

_UUU_ULIN_

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do

not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase

fuel in quantities that can be used

within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-

ness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use

fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to

help insure good cold weather starting.

a_c WARNING: Experience indicates that

ohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions

for additional information. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may

OCCUr.

_keCAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

r neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel

from the tank to the engine.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

• Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and tum key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine stad

Do not run starter continuously for

more than fifteen seconds per minu

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, move throttle cont

to fast position, wait a few minutes

try again. If engine still does not stal

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 °F

above)

• When engine starts, move the throttl

control to the fast position.

• The attachments and ground drive c

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine ar

allow it to warm up for one minute

using the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F an

below)

• When engine starts, allow engine to

run with the throttle control in the

choke position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to

fast position. This may require an

engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depend-

ing on the temperature.

• The attachments can also be used

during the engine warm-up period.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32

F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need

to be adjusted for best engine perfor-

mance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURE-

TOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

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MOWING TIPS

•Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

•Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making left hand turns until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried

clippings. Make first cut relatively

high; the second to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing,

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give

the mower cutting performance as well

as the quality of cut desired.

• When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

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4

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. Clean after each use.

•The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into

the grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will

provide the best recutting action of the

blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the

early afternoon. At this time the grass

has dried and the newly cut area will

not be exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower

cutting height so that the mower cuts

off only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpen-

dicular to 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.

Max 113"

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Check Tire Pressure _I_

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems VP

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TLubdcation Chart

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty,

operator must maintain tractor as

instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual

should be checked at least once each

season.

•Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and

help your engine run better and last

longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

_) Spindle --

Zerk i:_- '

I

-_) Spindle

Zerk

_)Front Wheel

Bearing

Zerk Beadng Ze_

_Engine'

_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL

(_GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_REFER TO Maintenance "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bearings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-

ing bearings. If you feel they must be

lubricated use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparing y.

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

ff tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or

insect control chemicals which can

harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

° The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachement clutch control is in

the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp, Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

•install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem-

bly, center hole in blade must align with

star on mandrel assembly.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated. Mandrel Assembly

Edge Up

Blade Center

Hole

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

_--'Hex Bolt (Grade

*A Grade 8heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the holt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade -but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a

file or on a grinding wheel. Do not

attempt to sharpen while on the

mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need

a 5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, ora

cone balancer. (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions

supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain

in ahorizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

5/8" Bolt or

Center Hole

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BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging

system which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend

its life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of

electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

• Open battery box door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oi

will result in increased oil consumpti,

when used above 32°F. Check your

engine oil level more frequently to a_

possible engine damage from runnin

low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours o_

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eigl"

(8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill ca

dipstick securely each time you check

the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expectea

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

• Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

•Remove drain plug.

•After oil has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten

securely.

•Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube when taking reading. Keep oil

at "FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

_..__ve r Knob

Air Cle__ xX._.g Nut

Cover (,,,_. ,_,_,_---------_Rubber

Foam_ _/Grommet

Pre- _ - /r=_._\ /

Cleaner_r _ _.J _Air Cleaner

_. _ Paper Cartridge

.. _,_\Air Cleaner

_Oil Fil Cap/

.._ _Dipstick

(_@_. Oil Drain

Plug

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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 of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary.

Make sure the cooling shrouds are

reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due

to overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run propedy using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-

cleaner after every 25 hours of operation

or every season. Service paper car-

tridge every 100 hours of operation or

every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

•Remove knob and cover.

•Remove wing nut and air cleaner from

base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow

it to dry.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace adirty, bent, or damaged

cartridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will

damage the cartridge.

• Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned

and oiled) over the paper cartridge.

• Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut,

cover and tighten knob securely.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler

and spark 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 occurs

first. Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

ClamP_amp

Fuel Filter

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CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out

Water in engine can result in a short-

ened engine life.

_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

• Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar off and push housing guide out

of bracket.

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spdng.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch S_

•Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other th

the mower deck is to be mounted on th

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring onto square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

•Raise attachment lift lever to its

highest position.

• Slide mower under tractor with

discharge guard to right side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Retainer Sprin

Anti-Swa,

Link

Spdngs

(Bo_ Sides)

Housing Guide

Larg_

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or

underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on

both sides of mower should be the

same or within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

Bottom edge of

mower to

ground _

A-T'V-VGround Line

Bottom edge of

werto

ground

1-'JT-A

Arm

Lift Link

Adjustment Nut -----""--'--- --

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT'

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to

side. If the following front-to-back

adjustment is necessary, be sure to

adjust both front links equally so mower

will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge

of mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

•If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts =F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut =E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut =F"

against trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

"E"

Front Links

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TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor

on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

°Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel Idler

°Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact your nearest authorized

service center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

_a Nut

ting

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stepping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

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TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of left footrest.

•Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downwards from around

engine pulley.

Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

Engine Pulley_

Clutchingldler /

StationaryId_ler

Transaxle

Pulley_

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NEUTRALADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when

the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock

gate) position. The adjustment is preset

at the factory; however, if adjustment is

needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel.

• Position the gear shift lever in the

neutral (N) position.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage

has occurred to affect the front wheel

toe-in or camber, contact your nearest

authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert

square key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. "13resealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washer

Retaining

Ring

Axle

Cover

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I

Square Key J

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATFERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emer-

gency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal Keps_ Hex

Nut _-_. Bolt

Battery

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

• Liftseat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

• First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and

nut as shown. Tighten securely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining

hex bolt and nut. Tighten securely.

• Close battery box door.

Battery

Door

Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bull

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the gdll.

• Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running,

prevent it from starting.

• Check widng. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 15 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

•Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

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Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and

systems, which are being done at the

customers expense, may be performed

by any non-road engine repair establish-

ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at

the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable.

If adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke

position. Slowly move lever from

choke to fast position.

• Check to see if hole in throttle lever

and hole in speed control bracket are

aligned.

•If holes are not aligned, loosen cable

clamp screw and align the holes by

inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit

through both holes.

• Pull throttle cable up to remove slack

and tighten cable clamp screw.

Remove alignment pencil or drill bit.

Cable

Screw

Speed Control

Bracket

irottle

Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for

differences in fuel, temperature, altitude

or load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turning the adjusting needles

out (counterclockwise) increases the

supply of fuel to the engine giving a

richer fueVair mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and the seats in carburetor may result if

needle is turned in too tight.

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within

the limits allowed by the cap. Do not

attempt to remove the limiter cap. The

limiter cap cannot be removed without

breaking the adjusting needle.

•Be sure you have a clean air filter and

the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see above).

•Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

• _i_ - With throttle

control lever in slow position, engine

should idle at 1750 RPMo If engine

idles too slow or fast, turn idle speed

adjusting screw in or out until correct

idle is attained.

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•Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise)

until engine begins to die and then

turn out (countemlockwise) until

engine runs rough. Turn needle to a

point midway between those two

positions.

•Recheck idle speed. Readjust if

necessary.

ACCELERATION TEST-

•Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or

dies, turn idle fuel adjusting needle

out (counterclockwise) 1/8 turn.

Repeat test and continue to adjust, if

necessary, until engine accelerates

smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT. Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO-

RIZED service center/department, which

has proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed

Adjusting

Screw "__

Idle Fuel

Adjusting.

Needle

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Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor

w=th gasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an

open flame or spark. Allow the engine to

cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for

a period of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BA'n'ERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a period of time in storage,

battery may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of

storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned

thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY

AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUELSYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels 9called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

dama_le the fuel system of an engine

while m storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition key to "START" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil,

•Replace with new spark plug(s),

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from

dust and dirt.

•Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still

warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start

Hard to start

Enginewill not

turn over

I: Out of fuel.

Engine not "CHOKED"

properly,

•Engine flooded.

•Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjustment,

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirtyfuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

I• Carburetor out of adjustment

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

•Attachment clutch is

engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blown fuse.

•Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Faulty ignition switch.

Faulty solenoid or starter.

Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

•Fill fuel tank,

• See"TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

• Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

• Contact an

authorized service center/

department.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug.

• Recharge or replace

battery.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized

service center/department.

•Depress clutch/brake

pedal.

• Disengage attachment

clutch.

• Recharge or replace

battery.

• Replace fuse.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check]replace ignition

switch.

• Check]replace solenoid or

starter.

• Contact an authorized

service center/department,

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

• Weak or dead battery.

Corroded battery terminals.

Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

•Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

• Throttle in "CHOKE"

position.

•Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

•Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/dirty oil.

•Faulty spark plug.

PROBLEM

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loss of power

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run

when operator

leaves seat

with attachment

clutch engaged

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

• Water in fuel.

•Spark plug wire loose.

Dirty engine air screen/fins.

I_ Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of

adjustment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-safety

presence control system,

CORRECTION

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Set in =Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

•Adjust throttle control.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

Clean/replace air filter.

Check oil level/change oil.

Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

Clean engine air screen/fins.

Clean/replace muffler.

Check all wiring.

See =To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service Adjustments section.

Contact an authorized

service center/department.

•Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho

rized service center/

department.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Poorcut-uneven!• Worn, _ntorlooseblade.

•Mower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Ctogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

CORRECTION

•Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

•Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

Mower blades will •Obstruction in clutch •Remove obstruction.

not rotate mechanism.

•Worn/damaged mower •Replace mower drive belt.

drive belt.

•Frozen idler pulley. •Replace idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel., •Replace blade mandrel.

Poor grass

discharge • Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

• Mower deck not level.

• Low/uneven tire air pressure

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades improperly installed.

• Improper blades used.

• Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

• Switch is "OFF".

•Bulb(s) burned out.

•Faulty light switch.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Blown fuse.

Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

Shift to slower speed.

Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

Level mower deck.

Check tires for proper air

pressure.

Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

Replace mower drive belt,

Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

•Turn switch "ON".

_• Replace bulb(s).

,• Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiring and connection,

Replace fuse.

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BATrERY SOLENOID

AMMETER FUSE 'j i STARTE'_ R

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OPERATOR

PPRESENCERELAY#3#3

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REMOVABLE

C NNE"T| S WITH A SPECIAL ALTERNATOR

IGNITION SWITCH O _ON

SYSTEM. THE UGHTS ARE NOT

OFF M*G+A1 NONE _ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

RUN_JGHT B+At A2÷L NON-REMOVASLE BECAUSE OF THIS, THE BRIGHT-

RUN B+At NONE CONNECTIONS RELAY NESS OF THE UGHTS WILL

CHANGE WiTH ENGINE SPEED.

STARt B+S+At NONE WIRING INSULATED CUPS AT IDLE THE LIGHTS WILL DIM.

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR AS THE ENGINE IS SPEEDED UP.

SERVICING OF UNIT. THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO THE LIGHTS WILLBECOME

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING. THEIR BRIGHTEST.

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ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc x 3/4

8 156417 Case Battery

16 161343 Switch, Interlock

21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152j

22 41523 Bulb Light#1156

24 4799J Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red

25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red

26 166180 Fuse 15AMP

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 4207J CableGmund6Ga 12"black

29 160784 SwitchPlunger Normal Op Olive

30 163968 Sw_tchIgn

33 140403 Key Ign

40 170220 Harness Ign

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

42 131563 CoverTerminal Red

43 145673 Soteno'ld

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop

70 170249 Harness Engine

81 109748X RelayAsm

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions givenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

28

58 12

2O8

60

211

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 169830 Chassis

2169(361 Dra'Hoar

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

5 155272 BumperHood/Dash

9168337X013 Dash

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

11 155927 Panel. Dash. L.H.

12 145660 ClipTinnerman GdlleP/L

13 172107X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

17 144983X588 HoodAssembly

18 126938X BumperHood

25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x13/16 x12 Gauge

26 STD541437 Nut

28 166271X558 Gdllew/ClipsMS-558

29 155217X599 Lens, Grille

30 164918X558 Fend/Ftrest

31 139976 Bracket, Fender Support

37 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18xl/2

38 169834 Pivot Bracket Assembly, Rear

51 738004(30 Nut Lock wilnSert 1/4-20UNC

52 19091416 Washer 9i32x7/8x16Ga.

53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

55 145202 Bracket Grille Ptckoff RH

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

58 150127 Duct Air Engine

60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

64 154799 Dash LowerSTLT

74 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8016 UNC

114 158112 Keeper Belt Rear Lh Stl P930

115 17060620 Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

142 165867 Plate ReinforcementSTLT

143 154966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

144 154207 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

145 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

211 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

206 170165 Bolt Shoulrier 5/16-18"1-1"

207 17670508 ScrewThdml 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tytt

208 17670608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

-- 5479J Plug, Button

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1........ Transaxle (See Breakdown) 61 17060612

Peedess 62 8883R

206-545C 63 140186

2 146682 Spdng, Retum, Brake 64 71170764

3 123666X PuUey,Trartsaxle 65 STD551143

4 12000028 Ring,Retainer 66 154778

5 121520X Strap, Torque

6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4 70 134683

8 165866 RodShifterFenderSTLT 72 19132012

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 74 137057

11 105701X Washer, ShiftPlate 75 121749X

13 74550412 Bolt1/4-28UNFW/PatchGr. 8 76 STD581075

14 10040400 WasherLockHwHeUcal 77 123583X

16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 78 121748X

5/16-18x 79 STD580025

Gr.5 80 145090

18 STD523710 BoltFin Hex 81 165592

3i8-

16UNCxlGr. 5 82 165711

19 STD541437 Nut 83 19171216

21 106933X Knob 84 166231

22 130804 Rod,Brake 85 150360

24 STD541237 Nut 89 158391X428

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 90 124346X

26 STD551037 Washer 96 STD624003

27 STD561210 Pin 112 19091210

28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 113 127285X

29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 116 72110610

30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle

32 STD523107 Bolt

34 155071 Shaft Assembly, Foot Pedal 145 74490540

35 12018,3X Bearing,Nylon 150 165850

36 s'rD551062 Washer 151 19133210

37 STD571810 RollPin 156 166002

38 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 158 165589

39 STD533727 Bolt 159 165494

40 4470J Spacer, Split .395 x .59 161 72140406

41 165838 Keeper, Belt, Idler

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

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic

48 154407 BellcrankClutch Grad Dry Stl

49 123205X Retainer, Belt

50 ST_523715 Bolt

51 S'1_541437 NutCrown Lock 3/8-16 UNC

52 STD541431 NutCrown Lock 5/16-18 UNC

53 105710)( Link, Clutch

55 105709X Spring, ClutchReturn

56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

57 130801 V-Belt, GroundDdvs

59 169691 Keeper, Belt, Center Span

DESCRIPTION

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Cover, Pedal

Pulley, Engine

Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Grade 5

Washer

Keeper, Belt, Engine, Fool

Proof

Guide, Mower Ddve Belt, R.H.

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

Spacer, Axle

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

E-Ring

Key, Square 2.0 x .1845/1865

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

Key Woodruff

Arm, Shift

Shaft Asm Cross Tapered 650 20

Spring,Torsion

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

Unk Transaxle

Nut, Nylock

Console, Shift,STLT

Nul, Selt-Thding, Wsh Hd 114

Retainer Spring 1"

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

StrapTorque 90 Degrees

Bolt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x

1.25

Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5

Bushing Bollcrank Grd. Drive

Washer 13/32 x 2x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tapered Flange ShiftLt

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

Gr.5

162 73680400 Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

163 74780416 Bolt Hex Fin l/4-

2OUnc x 1 Gr 5

164 19091010 Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

165 165623 Bracket PivotLever

166 166880 Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

168 165492 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

169 165580 Plate Fastening Lt

170 165849 Keeper Belt Transaxle Gear

II11_1B_613 RlY/bmnl_imensions givenin

198 169593 WaS*JerNyliner

202 ItL,'ht_13nch =B6it4Oam SH 3/8-16 x

1-1/2 Gr. 5

204 17060516 ScrewS/16-18x I SMGML

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1139768

2154427

3169_40

4169839

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 169832

11 STD551137

13 136518

15 145212

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

25 1544O6

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17060612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133812

40 STD541537

41 1C0711L

42 145054X428

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 STB541431

54 74780520

62 167902

63 STD523710

65 160367

66 154404

67 72140618

68 169829

79 19132012

80 74950612

82 169835

85 133835

NOTE:

SteeringWheel

Axle AssemblySTMP Dropped STL

Spindle Assembly,L.H.

SpindleAssembly, R.H.

Beadng, Race, Thrust,Hardened

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

Washer 27/32 x 1-114 x 16 Gauge

Ring, Kllp

Bearing,SteeringColumn

Draglink

Washer, Lock

Spacer Bearing Axle Front

Nut, Hex Flange Look

Shaft Assembly, Steering

Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Suppod, Shaft

Screw, Hex Wsh Hd Torx

Pittman Shaft Assembly

Bracket, Steering

Bushing,Link, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw 3/8-16 x3/4

Pin Cotter

Rod,Tie

Bushing,Steering

Screw

Insert, Steering Wheel

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

Nut Lock Center 3/8-24 Unf

Adaptor,SteeringWheel

Boot, Steering Shaft

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

Extension Shaft Steering LR.LT

Cap, Spindle

Fitting, Grease

Nut LookHex w/Ins. 5/16-18 UNC

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

Kit Steering Asm Service

Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5

Spacer Brace Axle

Bearing Arm Pittman

Bolt RDHD Sqnk 3/8-16 x2-1/4

Axle, Brace

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

Bolt Hex Nylon 3/6-16 x 3/4

Bracket Susp. Chassis Front

Fastener Christmas Tree

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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ENGINE

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33

29

I OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I

Spark Arrester

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ENGINE

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162156

2 17720410

3......

4 159420

13 12-041-.03

14 13280328

15 13200300

16 STD551231

23 169837

29 137180

31 109202X

32 158990

33 123487X

37 137040

38 .......

40 124028X

44 17490412

45 17000612

46 19091416

62 STD551131

77 19101216

79 M7401(;6025

80 74760508

81 73510400

101 M73030800

NOTE:

Control,Throttle

Screw, Hax Head, Thread Curling

1/4-20 x 5/8

Engine, (See Breakdown)

Koh_erModeICV15-41567

Muffler

Gasket

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

Elbow,Standard 90", 3/8-18 NPT

Washer

Shield Bm/Dbr Guard

Arrestor, Spark

Tank, Fuel

Cap Assembly, Fuel Sears, Vented

Clamp, Hose

Line, Fuel

Plug, Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)

Bushing, Snap, Fuel Line

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

Screw Hexwsh Thdr 3/8-16 x3/4

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Washer, Lock

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

Bolt Hex

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Uric x 112

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uoc

NutFlange M8-1.25 Non-Lk Zinc

Allcomponent dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

I

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140122

2140551

371110616

419131610

5145006

6STD541437

7124181X

8 17000616

9 19131614

10 155925

11 166369

12 121246X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Seat 3350 BIk/blkCraftsman 13 121248X

Bracket Pet Pivot Seat (blk) 14 72050412

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X115 134300

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 16 121250X

Clip Push InH{nged 17 123976X

Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 21 171852

Spring Seat Cpmn 2 250 BIk Zi 22 STD541431

Screw 3/8-16 X 1 24 19171912

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga 25 127018X

Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

Knob Seat AdjWingnut

Bracket Pet Mounting Switch

BushingSnap BIk Ny150 Id

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

Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-16

Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X12Ga.

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

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

1 inch -- 25.4 mm

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DECALS

13 6 3

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12

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14

KEY

NO. PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 156368

2 168354

3163200

4163202

5138047

6133644

8 166887

9163204

10 156439

12 146046

Decal, Oper. Instr.

Decal, Replacement

Decal, Hood, R.H.

Decal, Hood, L.H.

Decal, Battery

Decal, Customer Maintenance

Decal, Deck Mower EZ

Deca_,Fender, Craflsman

Decal, Fender Danger

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

13 163261

14 160396

20 149516

21 163207

- - 138311

-- 165800X426

-- 165799X426

- - 173836

--173837

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash Panel

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

Decal, Fender Sd. Wht

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad Footrest RH STLT

Owners Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

74,10

11

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 59192

2 65139

3 106222x

4 59904

5 10673,?.X427

62781-1

7 9040H

8 106108X427

9 122082X

10 7152J

11 104757X

-- 144334

DESCRIPTION

Cap Value Tire

StemValue

Tire F Ts 15 X 6 O- 6 Service

Tube inner Front#35060

Rim Asm 6"frontWhite Service

FittingGrease

BearingFlange

Rim Asm 8"rear White Service

Tire R Ts 20 X 10-8 Service

Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

NOTE: _component dimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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3 24

25

27

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1165892

2 STD533107

3 138017

4 165460

5 s'rD624008

6 130832

8 85O857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 134149

12 129895

13 137645

14 128774

15 110485X

16 140329

18 72140505

19 132827

2O 159770

21 S'rD541431

22 134753

23 131267

24 105304X

25 123713X

26 110452X

27 130968X428

28 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 153535

33 137266

34 STD533717

35 133835

36 131494

37 S'f'D5510G7

40 STD541437

44 140088

45 STD624003

46 137729

48 133944

49 155066

50 131340

51 STD541410

52 139888

53 131845

54 133943

55 155046

56 165723

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Mower Deck Assembly, 42" 59 141043

Bolt 67 149846

Brecket Assembly,Sway Bar, 68 144959

Front 92 STD541437

Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck 101 136,420

Retainer Spdng 102 71161010

Arm, Suspension, Rear 103 19061216

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 104 STO551110

Washer, Lock 105 160793

Washer, Hardened 106 2029J

Blade, Mulching 111 155197

Bearing,Ball 112 155198

ShaffAssembly, Mandrel, 113 17060512

Vented (Includes 114 73510500

Key 115 72110504

Number 116 4898H

12) 117 165746

Housing,Mandrel, Vented 118 73930600

Baanng, Ball, Mandrel 119 19121414

Stripper,Vented Mower Deck 121 143723

Bolt, Carriage 5/!6-18 x 5/8 128 153390

Bolt, Shoulder 129 19131312

Baffle, Voflcsx 130 S'rD523710

Nut Crewnlock 5/16-18 UNC

Stiffener Bracket 131 STD533710

Bracket, Deflector 142 165890

Cap, Sleeve 143 157109

Spring, Torsion, Deflector 144 158634

Nut, Push 145 165888

Shield, Deflector 146 165891

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 147 131335

Rod,Hinge 148 169022

Screw ThdrolWasher Head 149 165898

Washer, Spacer 150 19091216

Pulley,Mandrel 151 169670

Nut, Toplock, Flanged 152 169676

Bolt 153 169674

Fastner,ChristmasTree 154 169675

Pulley, Idler, Flat 155 169671

Washer 13f32 x 13/16 x 16Ga.

NutCrownlock3/8-16 UNC 157 169669

Guard, Mandrel,L.H. 158 17720410

Retainer

Screw, Thd. Roll 114-20x 5/6 159 72140614

Washer,Hardened --130794

RollerAssembly,Cam Follower

Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

Locknut

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC - -169583

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler NOTE:

Spacer, Retainer

DESCRIPTION

Guard, TUV Idler

Knob CustomOval

V-Belt

Nut

MulcherCover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bracket Gauge Wheel Lh

Bracket Gauge Wheel Rh

Screw 5/16-18 x3/4

Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc

Bolt Carr 5/16-Unc x 1/2

Bolt Shoulder

Wheel Gauge Std

Nut Centedock 3/8-16 Unc

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 4 Ga.

Bracket Extruded Gauge Wheel

Washer Felt

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

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

Gr. 5

Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNC xl

ArmSpring BrakeMower

Bracket Arm Idler42"

Keeper Belt42" Clutch Cable

Pulley Idler Flat

Bolt Carriage Idler

Spring Extension

Spring Return Idler

Retainer SpringYellow Zinc

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 't6 Ga.

Bracket Clutch

Cable Clutch42 tn

Washer Flat 3/8" Type B

Spring Retainer

SpringRetention Lever

156 169672 Spacer

RodClutch

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/

8

Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Uric x 3/4

Mandrel Assembly(Includes

Key

Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31

and32)

Mower Deck, Complete

(Standard Deck,

Order

AIBll!lellllli_l, llibba sl_ in

U.S. Gauge

W_ae_OnBo_ K'q

Nos. 101-106 and

111-121)

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PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER206-545C

€1_--27

157

706A

11

150

83

47

13 34

79

29

157

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

7

13

5

4

3

2

8

//

/

/ /

/J

65

19

13

31

32

13

19

20

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1159460

2 159471

3105767X

412000002

519211621

6120183X

7125631X

8 122365X

11 139865

12 139866

13 STD624(308

15 167253

16 73350800

17 130171

18 73800800

19 139868

20 163552

31 140302

32 7354060O

NOTE:

Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger

Shalt Asm. Lift

Pin Groove

ERing #5133-62

Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Ga.

SearingNylong

Grip Handle Fluted

Button Plunger Read

Link Asm Lift L.H.

Link Asm Uft R,H.

RetainerSpdng

Link Front

Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

Trunnion BIkZinc

Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 UrK;

Arm SuspensionMower

Retainer Spring

Beanng, Pvt. Uft. Spherical

Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

All component dlmens'mnsgiven in U.S.

inches

1ir_,h = 25.4 n_',

47

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE --MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

REF PART 35A 780197 Flanged Bushing .75t

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 36 790075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate

15

17

18

20

21

22

25

25A 792177

26 792125

27 792035

28 788040

29 780072

1 772147 Transaxle Cover 38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

2 750086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 39 786026 Dowel Pin

3 770128 Transaxle Case 40 792076A Flat Washer ,312 ID x .059W

4 776395 Countershaft REF PART

5 776409 Output Shaft NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 41A 790079 Brake Lever

6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 42 792073A Screw 1/4 -20 x1-1 /4"

7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 42A 792085A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"

8 792180 Shift Key 43 792075 Locknut 5 /16 - 24

8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 44 790025 Brake Pad Holder

9 784352 Shift Collar 45 786066 Spacer .2625 x 1.0

10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 46 786086 Brake Lever Bracket

11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 47 774690 Axle (11-15 /16" Long)

12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 48 774691 Axle (16 - 1/2" long)

49 778356 Spur Gear (29 teeth)

13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) (In- 50 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

dude. 14) 51 778354 Spur Gear (23 teeth)

14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 52 778352 Spur Gear (19 teeth)

(include. 13) 53 778350 Spur Gear (16 teeth)

778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 54 778346 Spur Gear (15 teeth)

786188 Drive Pin 56 778355 Spur Gear (11 teeth)

786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 57 778337 Spur Gear (13 teeth)

792077A Ball 5/16 dia 58 778353 Spur Gear (17 teeth)

792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8" 59 778351 Spur Gear (21 teeth)

792079 Spring ,310 OD x.625 L 60 778349 Spur Gear (24 teeth)

792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 61 778345 Spur Gear (25 teeth)

Screw 1/4-20 x 1-3/8" 65 780189 Flat Washer ,563 IO x .062W

Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 66 776422 Input Shaft

Retaining Ring 67 776396 Shifter 8, Brake Shaft

Retaining Ring

Thrust Washer .627 ID

x.031W

29A 780160 Thrust Washer ,762 ID

x.031W

29B 780051ThrustWasher .762 ID

x.031W

29C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer .632

30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127

ID x .032W

31 780001 Flat Washer .750 ID x ,056W

(Use As

Needed)

31A 780195 Flat Washer .750 tD x .062W

32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8"

34 780194 Bushing .563

35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5/8" ID

69 792170 Retaining Ring

70 786187 Spacer .890

71 788069 Square Cut Ring

71B 788092 =O" Ring

76 780090 Flat Washer 1,128

ID x .058W

77 788078A Inverted Retaining Ring

79 792144 Spring .430 OD x .5000 L

82 778333 Bevel & Spur Gear (3O &

13 teeth)

83 778338 Spur Gear (27 teeth)

85 792154 OII Fill Plug

87 788089A Oil Seal 9 /16"

150 788093A Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

157 788088A Oil Seal 3/4"

180 730229A Gear Oil 80W90

900 794712 Replacement MST -

206-545C Transaxle

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven

in U.S.

inches1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567

AIR INTAKE I

6--0

I

CRANKSHAFT I

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

ENGINE CONTROLS J

EXHAUST I

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KOHLERENGINE-MODELNUMBERCV15S,TYPENUMBER41567

FUEL SYSTEM J

2

/

33

31 /

30

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I

25_

17

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567

IGNITION IELECTR!CAL I

_-,

t_ 4

14 -- I

OIL PAN /LUBRICATION J

j.11

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CRANKCASE I

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567

AIR INTAKE t 2 12-063-05 Baffle, intake Side

13 M-0645016 Screw, Hex Flange

KEY PART M6 x 1.0 x 16 (2)

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 14 12-063-08 Baffle, Cylinder Head

15 12-063-01 Baffle, Cylinder

t 12-743-05 Kit, Air Cleaner(includes

2

3

4

5

6

7

Key Numbers 2 thru 12)

25-341-02 Knob, Air Cleaner Cover

12-096-24 Cover, Air Cleaner

12-083-08 Precleaner Element KEY PART

12.100-01 Wing Nut NO. NO,

X-25-63 Washer, Plain 1/4

12-083-05 Element, Air Cleaner

(includes #7)

8 12-313-04 Grommet

9 12-094-12 Base, Air Cleaner(includes

Key Numbers 9 and 10)

10 12-072-05 Stud, Mounting Plate

M6 x 1.0 x 66

11 12-066-01 Screw, #10 HilLO Thread

Forming (2)

12 12-041-02 Gasket, Air Cleaner

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 12-113-53 Decal, Air Cleaner

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

112-014-37 Crankshaft

2 12-139-01 Plug, Cup

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

2

3

4

M-0545010

24-466-10

12-146-07

M-0645020

Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (8)

Washer, Plain 1/4

Plate, Blower Housing

Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x 1.0 x 20

6 24-096-05 Cover, Pinion

7 12-027-32 Housing, Slower

9 12-141-01 Ring, Retainer (2)

612-096-28 Cover

10 25-154-02 Clip, Mounting (3)

11 M-0645020 Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x .8 x 20 (3)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 12-113-64 Decal, Horsepower

ENGINE CONTROLS

DESCRIPTION

112-079-07 Linkage, Choke

2 12-237-01 Clamp, Cable

3 M-0664020 Screw, Locked Socket

6

7

M6x1.0x20(2)

M-O545016 Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x .8 x 16

12-536-09 Control, Speed Assembly

(Includes Key Numbers6

through 9)

M-0443020 Screw, Pan Head

M4 x 0.7 x 20

SM-0443025 Screw, Pan Head

M4 x 0.7 x 25

8 12-089-11 Spring, Choke Adjust(2)

912-089-23 Spring, Choke Retum

10 12-089-24 Spring, Governor

t1 M-0641060 Nut, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0

12 SM-0642025 Screw, Hex Flange

13 12-090-05

14 25-158-11

15 12-079-01

16 25-158-08

M6 x 1.0 x 25

Lever, Governor

Bushing, Throttle Linkage

Linkage, Throttle

Bushing, Linkage Retaining

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-0829033

2 12-041-03

3 M-0841080

DESCRIPTION

Stud, M8 x 1.25 x 33 (2)

Gasket, Exhaust Manifold

Nut, Hex Flange

M8 x 1.25 (2)

4 12-126-11 Bracket, Muffler

5 12-445-06 Strap, Lifting

6 M-0645025 Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x 1.0 x 25 (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

KEY PART

52NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271015

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

12-757-03

12-518-05

112-853-56 Kit, Carburetor (Includes #2 -- 41-518-34

thru 6)

212-041-02 Gasket, Air Cleaner

312-053-56 Carburetor Assembly

-- 277563

(For information Only -Not -- 12-454-03

Available Separately)

(Includes Key Numbers 12

thru 27)

4 12-041-01 Gasket, Carburetor (2)

5 12-089-23 Spdng, Choke Return

612-079-07 Linkage, Choke 112-351-01

7 12-265-04 Deflector, Heat 2 12-755-60

8 X-426-9 Clamp, Hose (2) 3 12-411-01

9 25-353-10 Line, Fuel, 9" 4 12-041-10

10 25-050-02 Fitter, Fuel 5 12-017-01

11 47-154-01 Clip, Cable

12 12-086-07 Screw, Hex Cap 8-32 x 3/8

13 12-431-01 Sleeve, Insulating 12-017-02

14 12-368-05 Needle, Idle, Fuel Adjust 6 12-016-01

15 12-089-09 Spring, Idle Fuel 12-016-02

16 12-086-04 Screw, Idle Speed Adjust

17 12-089-09 Spring, Idle Speed

18 12-146-03 Plate, Throttle 7 12-146-13

19 25-086-27 Screw, Throttle Plate (2) 8 12-468-05

20 12-144-09 Shaft, Throttle with Lever 9 12-112-13

Kit, Carburetor Repair

Lead, Solenoid, Black, 5",

14 Gauge, Uninsulatad

Push-OnTabs

Lead, Ground, Green, 5",

18 Gauge Insulated Grip

Barrel Eyelets

Connector

Tie, Cable

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Lifter, Valve (2)

Kit, Cylinder Head

Rod, Push (2)

Gasket, Cylinder Head

Valve, Intake, Standard

Size

Valve, Intake, .25" Oversize

Valve, Exhaust, Standard

Valve, Exhaust, .25"

Oversize

Plate, Guide

Washer, Plain 13/32

Spacer, Head Bolt Exhaust

and Seal Port

21 12-144-08 Shaft, Choke 10 12-086-15 Screw, Hex Flange

22 12-089-10 Spring, Choke

23 12-146-02 Plate, Choke M10 x 1.5 x 81 (5)

24 12-337-03 Jet, Main 11 12-089-01 Spring, Valve (2)

25 12-757-02 Kit, Float 12 12-173-01 Cap, Valve Spring (2)

26 12-041-05 Gasket, Bowl 13 12-755-03 Kit, Retainer (2)

27 12-104-01 Bowl, Fuel 14 X-426-9 Clamp, Hose (2)

28 i 12-757-09 Kit, Solenoid Assembly 15 12-326-03 Hose, Breather

16 M-0645020 Screw, Hex Flange

(Includes Key Number 29)

29 12-041-06 Gasket, Bowl Retainer M6 x 1.0 x 20 (5)

17 12-096-07

Screw 18 235011

30 M-0641060 Nut, Hex Flange 19 24-032-05

20 M-0640034

M6 x 1.0 (2)

31 X-25-63 Washer, Plain 1/4 21 24-194-01

32 X-22-11 Washer, Lock 1/4 22 24-186-03

33 M-0629122 Stud, M6 x 1.0 x 122 (2) 23 M-0645010

NOT ILLUSTRATED

-- 12-041-01 Gasket, Carburetor

Cover, Valve with Nipple

Retainer, Spring

Seal, Valve Stem

Screw, Hex Flange

M6 x lx 34 (2)

Pivot, Rocker Arm (2)

Arm, Rocker(2)

Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 xl0

24 12-018-01 Retainer, Breather Reed

25 12-402-02 Reed, Breather

26 12-318-09 Head, Cylinder

27 X-75-23 Plug, Pipe, Allen Head 1/8

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S.

inches 1 inch =

25.4 mm

53

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271015

KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER 41567

15 12-20_-01

16 12-050-O1

IGNITION /ELECTRICAL 17 X-75-10

18 12-393-01

KEY PART 19 12-032-04

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION 20 12-096-02

21 M-0545016

Body, Oil Pump Relief Va}ve

Filter,Oil

Plug, Square Head, Solid 3/8

Oil Pump Assembly

O-Ring, Oil PumpCover

Cover, Oil Pump

Screw,Hex Flange

2

3

4

12-086-14 Screw, Hax Flange

M1Ox 1.5x46

12468-03 Washer, Plain 3/8

24-162-03 Screen, Grass

M-0639016 Screw, Hex Flange

22 12-032-03

23 SM-0839045

24 12-199-30

M5 x0.8 x 16(3)

Seal, Oil (RT.O. End)

Screw, Hex Flange

M8 x 1.25 x 45(12)

Pan, Oil

M6x lx16(4)

5 12-112-01 Spacer, Fan (4) CRANKCASE

6 12-157-02 Fan

7 X-42-15 Key KEY PART

8 12-025-37 FlywheelAssembly NO. NO,

9 12-155-02 Connector (4 Conlact)

10 M-0548025 Screw, Hex Cap

M5 x 0.8 x 25(2)

11 M-0545010 Screw, Hex Flange

1 12-o.32-03

2 12-522-18

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2) 3 12-445-02

12 12-154-02 Clip, Stator Harness 4 M-0839025

13 12-085-08 StatorAssembly

14 12-132-02 Spark Plug

15 X-728-1 Clip,Cable 5 12-380-03

16 12-584-01 Module, Ignition 6 12-755-49

17 MO545020 Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 x20 (2)

Lead, White, Ground To Kill

(19", 18 Gauge, Fully

Insulated Push-on Tab and

UninsutatedPush-onTab

Terminals)

NOTILLUSTRA11ED

-- 12-516-11

7 12-089-18

8 12-422-08

12-422-09

12-422-10

12-422-11

12-422-12

12-422-13

12-422-07

9 12-144-27

10 12-874-07

12-874-08

DESCRIPTION

Seal, Crankshaft

Block,Cylinder

_Use Short B!ock)

rap, Lifting

Screw, Hsx Flange

M8 x 1.25 x 25

Dowel, Locating(4)

Kit,Camshaft

(Includes Key #7 & 8)

Spdng, Actuating

Shim, Camshaft, Blue

Shim, Camshaft, Red (A.R.)

Shim,Camshaft, Yellow(A.R.)

Shim, Camshaft, Green (A.R.)

Shim, Camshaft, Grey (A.R.)

Shim, Camshaft, Black (A.R.)

Shim, Camshaft, White (A.R.)

Shaft, Balance

Piston wiring Set, Standard

Piston w/Ring Set .25"

OIL PAN /LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

3

4

5

6

12-038-01

25-755-13

12-153-03

12-153-O2

12-123-04

M-0545020

Dipstick Assembly (Includes

Key Numbers 2and 3)

Kit,Oil Fill Cap

(Includes Key #3)

O-Ring, Dipstick

O-Ring, Upper Oil Fil_Tube

Tube, Oil Fill

Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 x 20

7 12.153-01 O-Ring, LowerOil FlUTube

625-162-07 Screen, OB Plok-up

9 12-096-03 Cover, Oil Pick-up Screen

10 M-0545016 Screw, Hex Flange

M5X0.8 x 16

M-1039025 Screw,Hex Range

11

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

12-874-09

12-018-02

12-108-07

12-108-08

12-108-O9

12-067-05

12-067-06

12-380-01

12-043-05

M-0631005

12-144-02

62-139-09

12-755_o4

20 12-144-24

21 X-25-102

22 12-032-01

23 SM-0631015

24 12-154-05

M10x 1.5x25

12 12-126-02 Bracket, Oil Pump Relief Valve

13 12-089-03 Spring, Oil Pump Relief Valve KEY

14 12-462-01 Ptston,Oil Pump ReliefValve 54NO"

Oversize

Piston w/Ring Set .50"

Oversize

Retainer, Piston Pin (2)

RingSet, Standard

Ring Set .25" Oversize

Ring Set .50" Oversize

ConnectingRod, Standard

Connecting Rod .25" Oversize

Pin, Governor Regulating

Gear, Governor Assembly

Washer, Plain, 6ram

Shaft, Governor Gear

Plug, Cup

Kit, Shaft, Governor Cross,

wi_hClip

(Includes Key #2() and 24)

Shaft, Governor Cross

Washer, Plain 1/4

Seal, Governor Cress Shaft

Washer, Plain, 6rnrn

Clip, Hitch Pin

STARTING SYSTEM

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

1_ Operate your Tractor up and down the face of slopes (not I

I

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME 'M (1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

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

PartsDirect'"

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

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 hours aday, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am -5 pro, Monday -Saturday

1-800-827-6655

173836 12.21.99 MH Printed in U.S.A.