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Owner's Manual

(RRFTSMRN°
GARDEN TRACTOR
22.0 HP, 54" Mower
Electric Start

6 Speed Transaxle
Model No.
917.276211

This product has a low emission engine which operates
differently from previously built engines. Before you start the
engine, read and understand this Owner's Manual.

IMPORTANT;
Read and followall Safety
Rules and Instructionsbefore
operatingthis equipment.

For answers to your questions
about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917
Sears Craftsman Help Line
5 am ,-5 pm, Mon - Sat

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., HOFFMAN ESTATES,
Visit our Craftsman website:www, sear&com/craftsman

IL 60179

U_&Ao

Warranty ................................................
Safety Rules ..........................................
Product Specifications
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Assembly/Pre-Operation
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Operation .............................................
Maintenance
Schedule ........................

2
3
5
7
12
18

Maintenance

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Service and Adjustments ..................... 23
Storage ................................................
29
Troubleshooting
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30
Repair Parts ..........................................
34
Sears Service ........................
Back Cover

LIMITED 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 that are found to be defective in
material or workmanship
according to the guidelines of coverage listed below. Sears will
also provide free labor for these applicable warranted parts for the two full years. During
the first 30 days of purchase, there will be no charges to service the product at your
home for issues covered by this warranty. (See exclusions below).
For your convenience, IN HOME warranty service will still be available after the first 30 days of purchase, but a trip charge will apply° This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is
dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location,
please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®,
This warranty applies only while this product is within
the United States,
This Warranty does not cover:
• Expendable
items which become worn during normal use, including but not limited to
blades, spark plugs, air cleaners, belts, and oil filters.
o Standard Maintenance
Servicing, oil changes,
or tune-ups
° Tire replacement
or repair caused by punctures from outside objects, such as nails,
thorns, stumps, or glass.
o Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage
caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting
objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over-speeding
the engine.
• Repairs necessary because of operator negligence,
including but not limited to, electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the proper
grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable debris,
or failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions contained in the
owner's manual.
° Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined
to be contaminated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within 30 days of its pur-.
chase date.
• Normal deterioration
and wear of the exterior finishes, or product
° Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

label replacement,

LIMITED WARRANTY ON BATTERY
For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any battery included with this riding equipmerit proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the battery
wili not hold a charge, Sears will replace the battery at no charge. During the first 30
days of purchase, there will be no charges to replace the battery at your HOME. After
the first 30 days, for your convenience, IN-HOME warranty service will still be available but a trip charge will apply. This charge will be waived if the Craftsman product is
dropped off at an authorized Sears location. For the nearest authorized Sears location,
please call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®.
This battery warranty applies only while this product is within the United States.
This warranty gives you specific
vary, from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck

legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which

and Coo,Dept,817WA,

Hoffman

Estates,

tL 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.

_WARNING:
In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and
place wire where it cannot contact spark
plug.
_I_WARNING: Do not coast down a hill in
neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.
_,WARNING:
Tow only the attachments
that are recommended by 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, Tires can
lose traction with the ground and cause
u to lose control of your tractor.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of
its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
_IbWARNING: Battery posts, terminals
and related accessories contain lead and
lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual before starting_
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the machine, Keep clear
of the discharge opening at all times,
• 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 blades.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area_
• Nevercarry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.

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Never direct discharged
material
toward anyone, Avoid discharging
material against a walt or obstruction,
Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces.
Do not operate machine without the
entire grass catcher, discharge guard,
or other safety devices in place and
working.
Slowdown
before turning.
Neverleave
a running machine
unattended°
Always turn off blades,
set parking brake, stop engine, and
remove keys before dismounting.
Disengage blades when not mowing.
Shut off engine and wait for all parts to
come to a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing the grass
catcher, or unclogging the discharge
guard.
Operate machine 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.
Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
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.
Follow the manufacturer's
recommendation for wheel weights or counterweights.
Keep machine free of grass, leaves or
other debris build-up which can touch
hot exhaust / engine parts and burn.
Do not allow the mower deck to plow
leaves or other debris which can cause
build-up to occur. Clean any oii or fuel
spillage before operating or storing the
machine. Allow machine to cool before
storage.

II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to loss of
control and tip-over accidents, which can
result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If
you cannot back up the slope or if you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
• Mow up and down slopes, not across.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain
could overturn the machine. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
° Choose a low ground speed so that
you will not have to stop or shift while
on the slope.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Tires may
lose traction.
Always keep the machine in gear when
going down slopes. Do not shift to
neutral and coast downhill.
• Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on
a slope. If the tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
• Keep all movement on the slopes slow
and gradual. Do not make sudden
changes in speed or direction, which
could cause the machine to roll over.
° Use extra care while operating machine with grass catchers or other attachments; they can affect the stability
of the machine. Do no use on steep
slopes.
, Do not try to stabilize the machine by
putting your foot on the ground.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. The machine could
suddenly roll over if a wheel is over the
edge or if the edge caves ino
III, CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
• Keep chiidren out of the mowing area
and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
• Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.

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°

Never carry children, even with the
blades shut off. They may fall off and
be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation. Children who
have been given rides in the past may
suddenly appear in the mowing area
for another ride and be run over or
backed over by the machine.
Never allow children to operate the
machine.
Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may block your view of a child.

IV, TOWING
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Tow only with a machine that has a
hitch designed for towing, Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for weight limits for towed
equipment and towing on slopes.
Never allow children or others in or on
towed equipment.
On slopes, the weight of the towed
equipment may cause loss of traction
and loss of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance
to stop.

V. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING

OF GASOLINE

To avoid personal injury or property
damage, use extreme care in handling
gasoline_ Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
° Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes,
and other sources of ignition.
• Use only approved gasoline container.
° Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running. Allow engine to
cool before refueling.
° Never fuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame,
spark, or pilot light such as on a water
heater or other appliances.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle
or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic
liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle when
filling.

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Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom
the truckor trailerand refuelit on the
ground,If this is not possible,then
refuelsuchequipmentwith a portable
container,ratherthan froma gasoline
dispensernozzle.
Keepthe nozzle in contactwith the rim
of the fuel tank or containeropeningat
all times untilfuelingis complete.Do
not use a nozzlelock-opendevice,
If fuel is spilledon clothing,change
clothingimmediately_
Neveroverfillfuel tank.Replacegas
cap andtightensecurely.

GENERAL
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SERVICE

Never operate machine in a closed are_
Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly,

Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating_ Stop machine if
anyone enters the area,
Never carry passengers.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while backing.
Never carry children, even with the
blades shut off. They may fall off and
be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation. Children who
have been given rides in the past may
suddenly appear in the mowing area
for another ride and be run over or
backed over by the machine.
Keep children out of the mowing area
and in the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.

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Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel-soaked
debris. Allow machine to cool before
storing.
tf you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspect the machine, Repair, if necessary, before restarting,
Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
Check grass catcher components and
the discharge guard frequently and
replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the
blade or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them°
Checkbrake operation frequently_ Adjust and service as required.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary,

Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
Mow up and down slopes (15° Max),
not across.
Choose a low ground speed so that you
will not have to stop or shift while on
the slope.
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a
slope. If the 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 necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible.

PRODUCT

Gasoline Capacity
and Type:

5 Gallons
Unleaded Regular

Oil Type
(API-SG-SL):

SAE 30 (above 32°F)
SAE 5W30 (below 32°F

Oil Capacity:

W/Filter:
W/O Filter:

Spark Plug:
(Gap: ,040")

Champion

Ground
(MPH):

Speed

Reverse:
Tire

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 service center (See REPAIR PARTS
section of this manual)_
REPAIR PROTECTION
AGREEMENTS
Congratulations on making a smart purchase. Your new Craftsman® product is
designed and manufactured for years of
dependable operation. But like all products,
it may require repair from time to time.That's
when having a Repair Protection Agreement
can save you money and aggravation.
Purchase a Repair Protection Agreement
now and protect yourself from unexpected
hassle and expense.
Here's what's included in the Agreement:
° Expert service by our t2,000 profesional repair specialists.
° Unlimited service and no charge for
parts and labor on all covered repairs,
° Product replacement if your covered
product can't be fixed.
• Discount of 10% from regular price of
service and service-related parts not
covered by the agreement; also, 10%
off regular price of preventive maintenance check.
° Fast help by phone - phone support
from a Sears technician on products
requiring in-home repair, plus convenient repair scheduling.
Once you purchase the Agreement, a
simple phone call is al! that it takes for you
to schedule service. You can caII anytime
day or night, or schedule a service appointment online.
Sears has over 12,000 professional repair
specialists, who have access to over 4.5
million quality parts and accessories.
That's the kind of professionalism you can
count on to help prolong the life of your
new purchase for years to come. Purchase
your Repair Protection Agreement todayl
Some limitations and exclusions apply.
For prices and additional information
call 1-800-827-6655,

SPECIFICATIONS

Pressure:

to:
0.7
1.4
2.3
0,9
Front:
Rear:

Charging System:

16 Amps

Battery:

Amp/Hr:
Min. CCA:
Case size:

Blade Bolt Torque:

4,0 Pints
3,75 Pints
QC12YC
Hi:
1 o7
3.3
5,4
2.1
14 PSi
10 PSI
@ 3600 RPM
35
280
U1R

45-55 Ft, Lbs.

CONGRATULATIONS
on your purchase
of a new tractor. It has been designed,
engineered and manufactured to give
you the best possible dependability and
performance.
Should you experience any problem you
cannot easily remedy, please contact a
Sears or other qualified service center.
We have competent, welFtrained 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'L
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your tractor,
• Follow the instructions under "Maintenance" and "Storage" sections of this
owner's manual.
_[_.WARNING: This tractor is equipped
with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's
exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state
laws (if any). if a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained in effective working
order by the operator.

SEARS INSTALLATION
SERVICE
For Sears professional installation of home
appliances, garage door openers, water
heaters, and other major home items, in
the U.S.A. call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®

Steering Wheel

Steering
Wheer

Steering
Wheel

Insert

Adapter

Gauge Wheels

Steering
Sleeve

f
@
o
o
@
O

(4) Retainer Springs
(double loop)

/(4) Washers
8 x3/4x
14 Ga,

t
(1) Washer
t7/32 x t-3/16

@
(4) Locknut

@
x 12 Gauge

(1) Knob

Mower

3/8-16

(2) Retainer Springs
(double loop)
4) Wheels _

L__
(4) Clevis Pins

(1) Oil Drain Tube
For Future Use
Keys

(2) Keys

(2)Flanged

Pins

Slope Sheet

"{our new tractor has been assembled at the factory with the exception of those parts left
unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor
all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools
as necessary to insure proper tightness.
TOOLS

REQUIRED

FOR ASSEMBLY
..Steering

A socket wrench set will make assembly
easier, Standard wrench sizes you need
are listed below_
(1) 9/16" wrench
(1) Pliers
(1) 1/2"wrench
(t) Utility knife
(1) 3/4" socket with drive ratchet
(1) Tire pressure
gauge

Wheel

_'_-_> Lock Nut
_--___._

Large Flat

Steering Wheel@

Washer
Steering

When right or left hand is mentioned in
this manual, it means, from your point of
view, when you are in the operating position (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR
FROM
CARTON
UNPACK CARTON
1_ Remove all accessible loose parts and
parts boxes from carton,
2, Cut along dotted lines on all four panels of carton. Remove end panels and
lay side panels flat.
3, Remove mower and packing materials.
4. Check for any additional loose parts or
cartons and remove.
BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR
FROM SKID
ATTACH STEERING WHEEL
1_ Remove locknut and large flat washer
from steering shaft.
2. Position front wheels of the tractor so
they are pointing straight forward,
3. Slide the steering sleeve over the
steering shaft.
4o Position steering wheel so cross bars
are horizontal (left to right) and slide
onto steering wheel adapter.
5. Secure steering wheel to steering
shaft with Iocknut and large flat washer
previously removed. Tighten securely,
6, Snap steering wheel insert into center
of steering wheel.
7. 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.

Steering
Shaft
Steenng
Sle

_------_Whe
el
•_--_._
Adaptor
*_--'- - :-._
_;_2

-,_ ,, ,::
.f,.,,
,,

'. . " ="= '

',,

CHECK BAI-FERY
1o Lift hood to raised position,
NOTE: If this battery is put into service
after month and year indicated on label
(label located between terminals) charge
battery for minimum of one hour at 6-10
amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance
section of this manual for charging instructions),

[.abel

INSTALL SEAT
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment
knob.
1. Remove adjustment knob and ftat
washer securing seat to cardboard
packing and set aside for assembly of
seat to tractor.
2. Pivot seat upward and remove from
the cardboard packing. Remove the
cardboard packing and discard.
3. Place seat on seat pan so head of
shoulder bolt is positioned over large
slotted hole in pan.
4. Push down on seat to engage shoulder
bolt in slot and pull seat towards rear of
tractor.
5. Pivot seat and pan forward and assemble adjustment knob and flat
washer Ioosely_ Do not tighten.
6. Lower seat into operating position and
sit in seat.
7. Slide seat until a comfortable position
is reached which allows you to press
clutch/brake pedal all the way down,
8. Get off seat without moving its adjusted position,
9. Raise seat and tighten adjustment
knob securely,
Seat

Seat

Bott

Adjustm/entKnob _

_ ....

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)
1. Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest position_
2_ Release parking brake by depressing
clutch/brake pedal.
3. Place gearshift lever in neutral (N)
position.
4. Roll tractor forward off skid.
TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID (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.
1. Be sure all the above assembly steps
have been completed.
2. Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank
with gasoline.
3o Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set the
parking brake.
4. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)
position.
5. Press lift lever plunger and raise
attachment lift lever to its highest position.
6. Start the engine. After engine has
started, move throttle control to idle
position.
7. Depress clutch/brake pedal into full
"BRAKE" position and hold. Move
gearshift lever to 1st gear,
8, Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and
slowly drive tractor off skid,
9. Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking brake and place gearshift lever in
neutral position.
10. Turn ignition key to "STOP" position.
Continue with the instructions that follow,

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO
MOWER DECK

2, Remove plastic tie strap from mower
belt and check belt for proper routing in
all mower pulley grooves,
3. Slide mower under tractor until it is
centered under tractor° DO NOT connect any pins. When properly centered
the front mower brackets should be
aligned so when the front suspension
plate is lowered it should slide between
the mower brackets.
4, Lower attachment lift lever to lowest
position.
5o Cut plastic tie and lower front suspension plate.
6, ATTACH FRONT PLATE - From left
side of mower, position front plate assembly between front mower brackets,
align holes, position flanged pin notch
vertically and insert the pin all the way.
The notch is in line with the hole in pin,
7, Secure pin with double loop retainer
spring between the plate and mower
bracket, If necessary, move mower
side-to-side to give space between
plate and mower bracket.
8. Go to right hand side of mower and
insert pin and retainer spring in the
same manner.
9, CONNECT REAR PINS - Connect
right hand side first. Pull out and hold
the spring loaded pin, align hole in
suspension arm and release pin. Be
sure pin returns to fully seated position
and is attached to the suspension arm,
10.Go to left side of mower and connect
rear pin in the same manner,
1 t. Disengage belt tension rod,
12oFrom right side of tractor, install belt
onto engine clutch pulley.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves,
13. Engage belt tension rod on locking
bracket°
_, CAUTION' Belt tension rod is spring
ioaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly,
14. Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.
15, Adjust gauge wheels before operating
mower as shown in the Operation section of this manual.

The gauge wheels are designed to keep
the mower deck in proper position when
operating mower°
1. Slide gauge wheel bar down into
bracket channel, Be sure that gauge
wheel bar aligning holes are on top.
Assemble gauge wheels as shown
using shoulder bolts, 3/8 washers and
3/8-16 center locknuts and tighten
securely.
2. For ease of mower to tractor assembly,
set all the gauge wheels in the fourth
hole from top_Retain with clevis pins
and spring retainers.
Retainer
SpJ

Shoulder
B°ltkk,_

Gauge Wheel
3/8-16 Center
Locknut

3/8 Washer

_Wheels

From Top
I

o 4th Hole

INSTALL MOWER
AND DRIVE
BELT
See MOWER AND DRIVE BELT ASSEMBLY Supplement Sheet for additional
guidance on this assembly,
Be sure tractor is on level surface and
mower suspension arms are raised with
attachment lift control. Engage parking
brake.
1. Turn steering wheel to the left as far as
it will go and position mower on right
side of tractor with deflector shield to
the right,

Belt Tension Rod
Position

Bracket

ElectricClutch Pulley

Front Plate Assembly
DoubTe Loop
Retainer Springs

Gauge
Wheel

.,p
Front Mower Bracket
Flanged Pin Position Notch
Vertically

Rear Mower Pins
Deflector Shield

CHECKTIRE
PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated
at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for best
cutting performance.
o Reduce tire pressure to PS! shown in
"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section
of this manual.

,/All assembly instructions have been
completed.
¢" No remaining loose parts in carton.
v" Battery is properly prepared and
charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).
v" Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
¢ All tires are properly inflated. (For shipCHECK DECK LEVELNESS
ping purposes, the tires were overinFor best cutting results, mower housflated at the factory).
ing should be properly leveled. See "TO
¢ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled
LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service
side-to-stde/front-to-rear for best cutting
and Adjustments section of this manual.
results. (Tires must be properly inflated
for leveling).
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION
v" Check mower and drive belts. Be sure
OF ALL BELTS
they are routed properly around pulleys
See the figures that are shown for replac_
and inside all belt keepers.
ing motion and mower blade drive belts
,/Check
wiring. See that a!l connections
in the Service and Adjustments section
are
still
secure and wires are properly
of this manual. Verify that the belts are
clamped.
routed correctly.
While learning how to use your tractor, pay
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
extra attention to the following important
items:
After you learn how to operate your trac-tor, check to see that the brake is properly
v' Engine oil is at proper level.
adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in
v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, reguthe Service and Adjustments section of
lar unleaded gasoline,
this manual.
,/Become familiar with all controls, their
,/CHECKLIST
location and function_ Operate them
before you start the engine.
Before you operate your new tractor, we
¢
Be sure brake system is in safe operatwish to assure that you receive the best
ing condition.
performance and satisfaction from this
Quality Product.
¢ Be sure Operator Presence System and
Please review the following checklist:
Reverse Operation System (ROS) are
working properly (See the Operation and
11 Maintenance sections in this manual).

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

REVERSE

NEUTRAL

HIGH

LOW

!\!

CHOKE

FAST

SLOW
IGNITION SWITCH

ENGINE OFF

REVERSE
OPERATION

ENQINE ON

ENGINE START

PARKING

BRAKE

PARKING BRAKE
LOCKED

PARKING BRAKE
UNLOCKED

SYSTEM (ROS)

oi
OVER TEMP
LIGHT

;t;
FUEL

ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH DISENGAGED

OIL PRESSURE

BATTERY

ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH ENGAGED

REVERSE

BRAKE/CLUTCH
PEDAL

FORWARD

MOWER HEIGHT

MOWER LIFT

KEEP AREA CLEAR
SLOPE HAZARDS
(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided,
will result In death or serious Injury,
WARNING indicatesa hazard which,tf not avoided,
could result In death or serious injury,

FREE WHEEL
(Autom_la Models only)

CAUTION indlcates a hazard which, tfnot avoided,
might result In minor or moderate Injury.

DANGER_ KEEP HANDS
AND FEET AWAY

CAUTION when used without the alert symbol,
indicatesa situationthat could result In damage
to the tractor and/or engine,
Failure to follow instructions
could result in serious Injury or
death. The safety alert symbol
is used to identify safety information about hazards which can
result in death, serious injury
and/or property damage,

HOT SURFACES indicatesa hazard which,
If not avoided, could result In death, serious Injury
and!or property damage.
FIRE indicatesa hazard which,if not avoided,
could result In death, serious Injury and/or
property damage,

KNOW YOU R TRACTOR
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR
TRACTOR
Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of
various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Ignition
Switch

"ON"
Position

Ammeter
Attachment
utch Switch
Throttle Control

Lift Lever
Plunger

Clutch/Brake
Attachment
Uft Lever

Light Switch

Choke
Control

Parking Brake

Height
Adjustment
Knob

-Range

Shift Lever

Gear Shift Lever
Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the
American National Standards Institute,

AMMETER - Indicates battery charging
(+) or discharging (.-).
ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used
to engage the mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your tractor.
ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to
raise and lower the mower deck or other
attachments mounted to your tractor.
CHOKE CONTROL _ Used when starting
a cold engine.
CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for
declutching and braking the tractor and
starting the engine.
GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed
and direction of the tractor.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to
adjust the mower cutting height.
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 - Locks clutch/brake
into the brake position.
RANGESHIFT
LEVER - Allows high (H)
and low (L) speed for all forward and
reverse gears.
REVERSE OPERATION
SYSTEM (ROS)
"ON" POSITION =Allows operation of
mower deck or other powered attachment
while in reverse.
THROTTLE
CONTROL - Used to control
engine speed°

The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage_ Always wear safety glasses
or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adiustments
or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide v_sion safety
mask worn over spectacles.

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.
t, Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and hold.
2. Pull parking brake lever up and release
pressure from clutch!brake pedal.
Pedal should remain in brake position.
Make sure parking brake wilt hold tractor secure.

Choke

Push-In to
"Disengaged"
"-.

Cobol _"'__"E
Throttle
_-_,_._/,/"&,'_,._

If '

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch
in any position other than "STOP" will
cause the battery to discharge and go
dead,
NOTE: Under certain conditions when
tractor is standing idle with the engine
running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate
this possibility, always stop engine when
stopping tractor on grass areas.
_CAUTtON,
Always stop tractor completely, as described above, before leaving
the operator's position.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL
Always operate engine at full throttle.
° Operating engine at less than full
throttle reduces the battery charging
rate.
, Full throttle offers the best mower performance,

Attachment Clutch
Switch Pull Out To
ngag e" _
f"
._-",,,

TO USE CHOKE

Clutch/
Brake Pedal
Position
"Drive"
Position
Height Adjustment
Knob

Use choke control whenever you are starting a cold engine. Do not use to start a
warm engine.
° To engage choke control, pull knob out.
Slowly push knob in to disengage.

Brake
"Engaged"
Position

TO MOVE

Gear Shift
Lever

FORWARD

AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is
controlled by the gearshift lever,
1. Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal depressed and gearshift lever in neutral
(N) position.
2. Move gearshift and range shift levers
to desired position.
3. Slowly release clutch/brake
pedal to
start movement.

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES • To stop mower blades, push attachment
clutch switch in to disengaged position.
GROUND DRIVE° To stop ground drive, depress clutch/
brake pedal all the way down.
• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT:
Bring tractor to a complete
stop before shifting or changing gears.
Failure to do so will shorten the useful life
of your transaxle.

ENGINE • Move throttle control between half and
full speed (fast) position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control
between half and full speed (fast) position, before stopping, may cause engine to
"backfire".
° Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and
remove key. Always remove key when
leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS
Gauge wheels are properly adjusted
when they are slightly off the ground when
mower is at the desired cutting height in
operating position. Gauge wheels then
keep the deck in proper position to help
prevent scalping in most terrain conditions.
NOTE: Be sure tractor is on a flat level
surface.

use,

• Never use choke to stop engine.

CONTROL

1, Lower mower and adjust mower to desired cutting height(See "1"OADJUST
MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT" in this
section of manual).
2. Remove retainer spring and clevis pin
which secure each gauge wheel bar,
3. Lower gauge wheels to ground. Raise
gauge wheels slightly to align holes
in bracket and gauge wheel bar and
insert clevis pin° Gauge wheels should
be slightly off the ground.
4. Replace retainer spring into clevis pin,
5, Be sure all gauge wheels are in the
same setting.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to readjust gauge
wheels if you change the cutting height
of the mower deck.

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, You must
remain fully and centrally positioned in the
seat to prevent the engine from hesitating
or cutting off when operating your equipment on rough, rolling terrain or hills.
t. Select desired height of cut,
2. Lower mower with attachment lift control.
3o Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch control.
TO STOP MOWER BLADES disengage
attachment clutch control.
/%

Retainer
Spring

_t, CAUTION: Do not operate the mower
without either the entire grass catcher,
on mowers so equipped, or the deflector
shield in place.

Clevis
Pin

Attachment Lift Lever

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT
The cutting height is controlled by turning
the height adjustment knob in desired
direction.
• Turn knob clockwise (F_) to raise cutting height,
o Turn knob counterclockwise (_"_)to
lower cutting height°
The cutting height range is approximately
I-1/2" to 4-1/2"o 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 soi! conditions, height of grass and
types of grass being mowed.
° The average lawn should be cut to
approximately 2-1/2 inches during the
cool season and to over 3 inches during
hot months, For healthier and better
looking lawns, mow often and after
moderate growth.
° For best cutting performance, grass
over 6 inches in height should be
mowed twice Make the first cut
relatively high; the second to desired
height,

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REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse
Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by
the operator to travel in the reverse direction with the attachment clutch engaged
will shut off the engine unless ignition key
is placed in the ROS "ON" position_
A(_,WARNING: Backing up with the attachment clutch engaged while mowing
is strongly discouraged. Turning the ROS
"ON", to allow reverse operation with the
attachment clutch engaged, should only
be done when the operator decides it is
necessary to reposition the machine with
the attachment engaged, Do not mow in
reverse unless absolutely necessary,

USING THE REVERSE
SYSTEM 1,
2,

3.
4.

OPERATION

Depress clutch/brake
pedal all the way
down and hold,
With engine running, turn ignition key
counterclockwise
to ROS "ON" posio
tion,
Look down and behind before backing.
Move gear shift lever to reverse (R) position and slowly release clutch/brake
pedal to start movement,
When use of the ROS is no longer
needed, turn the ignition key clockwise
to engine "ON" position.

ROS "ON" Position

Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)

TOWING
MENTS

CARTS

AND OTHER

ATTACH-

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
CHECK

ENGINE

THE

ENGINE

OIL LEVEL

The engine in your tractor has been
shipped, from the factory, already filled
with summer weight oil.
1. Check engine oil with tractor on level
ground,
2, Remove oil fill cap/dipstick
and wipe
clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw
cap tight, wait for a few seconds, remove and read oil level° If necessary,
add oil until "FULL_' mark on dipstick is
reached, Do not overfill,
° For cold weather operation you shoutd
change o!1 for easier starting (See the
oil viscosity chart in the Maintenance
section of this manual).
° To change engine oi!, see the Maintenance section in this manual,

TO OPERATE ON HILLS
AWARNING:
Do not drive up or down
hills with slopes greater than 15° and do
not drive across any slope. Use the slope
ADD GASOLINE
guide at the back of this manual°
• Fill fuel tank to bottom of filler neck. Do
• Choose the slowest speed before starting
up or down hill&
not overfill, Use fresh, clean, regular
• Avoid stopping or changing speed on
unleaded gasoline with a minimum of
hills.
87 octane, (Use of leaded gasoline will
° If slowing is necessary, move throttle
increase carbon and lead oxide deposits
control lever to slower position°
and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil
o If stopping is absolutely necessary, push
with gasoline.
Purchase fuel in quanclutch/brake pedal quickly to brake position
tities that can be used within 30 days to
assure fuel freshness,
and engage parking brake.
_k,CAUTION:
Wipe off any spilled oil or
° Move gearshift lever to 1st gear and range
shift lever to low (L) position. Be sure you
fuel, Do not store, spill or use gasoline
have allowed room for tractor to roll slightly
near an open flame.
as you restart movement.
IMPORTANT:
When operating in temper° To restart movement, slowly release parkatures below32°F(0°C),
use fresh, clean
ing brake and clutch!brake pedal,
winter grade gasoline to help insure good
= Make all turns slowly.
cold weather starting.
CAUTION:
Alcohol blended fuels (called
TO TRANSPORT
gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can
• Raise attachment lift to highest position
attract moisture which leads to separawith attachment lift control.
tion and formation of acids during storage,
° When pushing or towing your tractor,
Acidic gas can damage the fuel system
be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)
of an engine while in storage. To avoid
position.
engine problems, the fuel system should
° Do not push or tow tractor at more than
be emptied before storage of 30 days
five (5) MPH.
or longer, Drain the gas tank, start the
NOTE: To protect hood from damage
engine and let it run unti_ the fuel lines
when transporting your tractor on a truck
and carburetor are empty_ Use fresh fuet
or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and
next season. See Storage Instructions for
additional information,
Never use engine
secured to tractor. Use an appropriate
or
carburetor
cleaner
products
in the fuel
means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,
etc_)o
1 6tank or permanent damage may occur,

TO START ENGINE
When starting the engine for the first time
or if the engine has run out of fuel, it wil!
take extra cranking time to move fuel from
the tank to the engine.
1. Sit on seat in operating position,
depress clutch/brake pedal and set
parking brake.
2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)
position.
3. Move attachment clutch to disengaged
position,
4, Move throttle control to fast position
5. Pull choke control out for a cold engine
start attempt, For a warm engine start
attempt the choke control may not be
needed,
NOTE; Before starting, read the warm and
cold starting procedures below,
6. Insert key into ignition and turn key
clockwise to start position and release
key as soon as engine starts, Do
not run starter continuously for more
than fifteen seconds per minute, tf the
engine does not start after several
attempts, push choke control in, wait
a few minutes and try again, If engine
still does not start, pull the choke control out and retry.
WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and
above)
7, When engine starts, slowly push choke
control in until the engine begins to
run smoothly, If the engine starts to
run roughly, pull the choke control out
slightly for a few seconds and then
continue to push the control in slowly.
• The attachments and ground drive can
now be used, tf the engine does not
accept the load, restart the engine and
allow it to warm up for one minute using
the choke as described above,
COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and
below)
7, When engine starts, slowly push choke
control in until the engine begins to run
smoothly. Continue to push the choke
control in small steps allowing the engine to accept small changes in speed
and load, until the choke control is fully
in, If the engine starts to run roughly,
putl the choke control out slightly for
a few seconds and then continue to
push the control in slowly, This may require an engine warm-up period from
several seconds to several minutes,
depending on the temperature.
° The attachments can be used during
the engine warm-up period and may
require the choke control be pulled out
slightly,

NOTE; If at a high altitude (above 3000
feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)
the carburetor fuel mixture may need to
be adjusted for best engine performance.
See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this
manual,
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 already been
cut. Have the cut area to the right of
the tractor. This will result in a more
even distribution 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,
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grass is extremely tall, it should be
mowed twice to reduce toad 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,

MA,.TE.A.OE
SO.EOU'E
FtLLYOU
IN DATES
AS
COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Operator

V'
v'

Presence

ROS Systems

R
A

Check far Loose Fasteners

DATES

and

'if.'"."...

V%i
V'

Mower'Bl'ades

Check

Battery

Level

Clean

Battery

andTerrntnals

Check

Transaxte

Check

V-Bells

Check

Engine

v'
v'

Coeltng

v'
v"

Oil Level

V't_

Engtn8 Oil (wtlh otl filler)

V',._
l=
Change Engine Oil (without oit filter)
V'2 !
N Clean Air Filter
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SERVtCE

V'
v'

Cm Lubrlcalten Chart

_.._.._.._S

Sharpen/Replace

Change

._._

._/'_._'/_'/£>'_,,_

Check Brake Operalton
Check Tire Pressure
Cheek

>..-_,_,_

inspect.....................
Mu[fledSpark Arrestor
Replace,ell Filter(ifequipped)
Clean

Englne Cootlng

Fins

Replace Spark Plug
Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge
Replace
t - Change
In high
2 - Service

mote

Fuel Filter
alton

when

operating

arablenl lemperatureB
more e|len when operallng

under

a heavy

In dirty

or dusty

10ad or
conditions

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.
At least once a season, check to see if
you should make any of the adjustments
described in the Service and Adjustments
section of this manual.

(_
Sector Gee
Teeth

° At least 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 air4uel mixture and help
your engine run better and last longer,
BEFORE EACH USE
I_ Check engine oil level.
2. Check brake operation.
3_ Check tire pressure.
4, Check operator presence and
ROS systems for proper operation.
& Check for loose fasteners,

Engine
_. Mandrel
Zerks
(_ Check/Add
Transaxle
Fluid

t1_)SAE30 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 witl attract
dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the
self-lubricating
bearings.
If you feel they
must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR
Always observe safety rules when performing any maintenance.
BRAKE OPERATION
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to
stop at highest speed in highest gear on a
level, dry concrete or paved surface, then
brake must be checked and 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 AND
REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS)
Be sure operator presence and reverse
operation systems are working properly.
If your tractor does not function as described, repair the problem immediately.
• The engine should not start unless the
brake pedal is fully depressed, and
the attachment clutch control is in the
disengaged position.
CHECK OPERATOR PRESENCE
SYSTEM
• 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.
ROS "ON" Position

Engine "ON" Position
(Normal Operating)

CHECK REVERSE OPERATION (ROS)
SYSTEM
• When the engine is running with the
ignition switch in the engine "ON" position and the attachment clutch engaged,
any attempt by the operator to shift into
reverse should shut off the engine.
° When the engine is running with the
ignition switch in the ROS "ON" position
and the attachment clutch engaged,
any attempt by the operator to shift into
reverse should NOT shut off the engine.
BLADE CARE
For best results mower blades must be
kept sharp, Replace bent or damaged
blades.
A CAUTION; Use only a replacement
blade approved by the manufacturer of
your tractor. Using a blade not approved by
the manufacturer of your tractor is hazard-,
ous, could damage your tractor and vold
your warranty.
BLADE REMOVAL
1. Raise mower to highest position to allow access to blades.
NOTE; Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth,
2. Remove blade bolt by turning counterclockwise.
3. Install new or resharpened blade with
stamped "THIS SIDE UP" facing deck
and mandrel assembly.
IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,
center hole in blade must align with star on
mandrel assembly°
4. Install and tighten blade bolt securely
(45-55 Ft. Lbso torque).
IMPORTANT: Special blade bolt is heat
treated.
Blade _'_F_

Blade Bolt

_-_=_-

_-_'

[

(Special) __.._

Assembly
Star

Center Hole

_-_J

TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening
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
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to sharpen while on the mower.

2. Remove left rear wheel by removing
• Tocheckbladebalance,you will needa
hub bolts.
5/8" diametersteel bolt,pin, or a cone
balancer. (Whenusinga conebelancer, 3. Remove filler plug from transaxie. Oil
level must be even with plug threads.
followthe instructionssuppliedwith
If necessary, fill with SAE 30 motor oil,
balancer,)
NOTE" Do not use a nailfor balancing
AP! SG-SL
Replace filler plug.
4. Reassemble wheel to hub.
blade. The lobesof the center hole may
appearto be centered,but are not.
• Slide bladeon to an unthreadedportion
o_
Transaxfe Filler
of the steelbolt or pin and holdthe
o
Plug
boltor pin parallelwith the ground. If
bladeis balanced,it should remainin a
horizontalposition. If eitherend of the
blademovesdownward,sharpenthe
V-BELTS
heavyend untilthe bladeis balanced.
Check V-belts for deterioration and wear
Center Hole.i

;

518".Br___Blad

or i-'ln

--_..__,,_

BATTERY
Your tractor has a battery charging system
which is sufficient for normal use. How..
ever, periodic charging of the battery with
an automotive charger will extend its life.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
° Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
o 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.
1. Remove terminal guard.
2. Disconnect BLACK battery cable first
then RED battery cable and remove
battery from tractor.
3. Rinse the battery with plain water and
dry.
4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends
with wire brush until bright°
5. Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
6. Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING
BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
section of this manual).
TRANSAXLE

COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt
and chaff which can restrict cooling.
CHECKTRANSAXLE
OIL LEVEL

after 100 hours of operation and replace
if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.
Replace belts if they begin to slip from
wear.
ENGINE
LUBRICATION
Only use high quality detergent oil rated
with API service classification SG-SL,
Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade
according to your expected operating
temperature.

F
t

"_
TEMPERATURE

RANGE ANTICIPATED

1OD

BEFORE NFJCt"OIL CHAN_E

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils
(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improve starting in
cold weather, they will result in increased
oil consumption when used above 32°R
Check your engine oil level more frequently to avoid possible engine damage from
running low on oil.
Change the oil after every 50 hours of operation or at least once a year if the tractor
is not used for 50 hours in one year.
Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine and after each eight (8)
hours of operatiom Tighten oil fill cap/
dipstick securely each time you check the
oil level.
TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL
Determine temperature range expected
before oil change. All oil must meet API
service classification SG-SL
° Be sure tractor is on level surface.
* Oil will drain more freely when warm.
° Catch oil in a suitable container,

1_ Block up rear axle securely_

4, Saturate it in engine oil, Wrap it in
clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to
remove excess oil.
NOTE: If very dirty or damaged, replace
pre-cteaner.
TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE
1. Clean cartridge by tapping gently on
flat surface, If very dirty or damaged,
replace cartridge.
2. Reinstall precleaner cartridge, cover
and secure.
IMPORTANT; Petroleum solvents, such as
kerosene, are not to be used to clean the
cartridge. They may cause deterioration
of the cartridge, Do not oil cartridge. Do
not use pressurized air to clean or dry
cartridge.

Remove oil fill cap/dipstick.
Be careful
not to allow dirt to enter the engine
when changing oil.
Install the drain tube onto the valve.

Open drain valve by using a 7/16"
(1 lmm) wrench turning counterclockwise,
4, After oil has drained completely, close
the drain valve turning clockwise° Use
the 7/16" (11 mm) wrench to apply
a small amount of torque to keep it
closed° Do not over tighten.
5. Remove the drain tube and store in a
safe place,
6 Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour slowly
Do not overfill.
For approximate capacity see "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"
section of
this manual°
7.

Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for
checking level, For accurate reading,
tighten dipstick cap securely onto the
tube before removing dipstick. Keep
oil at "FULU' line on dipstick. Tighten
cap onto the tube securely when finishedo

Fos.m

Oil Drain Valve
To Open

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

To C!ose

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.
Drain Tube

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 shroud& 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.

ENGINE OIL FILTER
Replace the engine oil filter every season
or every other oil change if the tractor is
used more than 100 hours in one year.
AIR FILTER
Your engine will not run properly using a
dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner
after every 25 hours of operation or every
season. Service paper cartridge every
100 hours of operation or every season,
whichever occurs first.
Service air cleaner more often under
dusty conditions.
1, Remove cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER
2. Wash it in liquid detergent and water.
3. Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

MUFFLER

CLEANING

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and
spark arrester (if equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and!or damage.
SPARK PLUG(S)
Replace spark plug(s) 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.

• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.
of all foreign matter_
, Keep finished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
• Protect painted surfaces with automotive type wax.
We do not recommend using a garden
hose or pressure washer to clean your
tractor unless the engine and transmission are covered to keep water out. Water
in engine or transmission will shorten the
useful life of your tractor. Use compressed
air or a leaf blower to remove grass,
leaves and trash from tractor and mower.

IN-LINE

FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once
each season_ If fuel filter becomes
clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor, replacement
is required.
1. With engine cool, remove filter and
plug fuel line sections,
2. Place new fuel filter in position in fuel
line with arrow pointing towards carburetor.
3. Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and
clamps are properly positioned,
4. Immediately wipe up any spilled gasolineo

Fuel Filter

____/

WARNING:
TO AVOID SERIOUS
SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:
1.
2.
3,
4,
5,
6,

INJURY, BEFORE

PERFORMING

ANY

Depress clutch/brake
pedal fully and set parking braker
Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.
Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED"
position.
Turn ignition key to "STOP" 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

8. Raise attachment lift lever to its highest
position.
9. Turn tractor steering wheel to the left
as far as it will go.
10_Stide mower out from under right side
of tractor.
TO INSTALL MOWER
Follow procedure described in "INSTALL
MOWER AND DRIVE BELT" in the Assembly section of this manual. NOTE: You
will need to reattach front plate assembly
to tractor after sliding mower under the
tractor,

TO REMOVE MOWER
1, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAG ED" position.
2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest
position,
3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock
bracket,
CAUTION; Belt tension rod is spring
loaded, Have a tight grip on rod and release slowly.
4. Remove mower belt from electric
clutch pulley.
5, DISCONNECT REAR MOWER PINS
FIRST - Pull out the spring loaded pen,
disconnect suspension arm from pin
and release pin,
6. Go to other side of mower and disconnect rear pin in the same manner.
7. Remove the four retainer springs and
two flanged pins from front plate assembly and remove plate,

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING
Adjust the mower while tractor is parked
on level ground or driveway. Make sure
tires are properly inflated (See "PRODUCT
SPECIFICATIONS" section of this manual), If tires are over or underinfiated, you
will not properly adjust your mower,

Bracket

Belt Tension Rod
Position

Electric Clutch
Pulley

Front Plate Assembly

Single Loop
,jr

Retainer Springs
Double Loop
Retainer Springs
Flanged Pins

Rear Mower Pins

SIDE-TO-SIDE

ADJUSTMENT

° To lower front of blade, loosen nut "C"
on both front links an equal number of
turns.
NOTE: Each full turn of nut "C" will
change distance "B" by approximately
3/t6",
° When distance "B" is !/8" to 1/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against
trunnion on both front links,
. To raise front of blade, loosen nut
"D" from trunnion on both front links.
Tighten nut "C" on both front links an
equal number of turns. The two front
links must remain equal in length.
° When distance "B" is 1/8" to I/2" lower
at front than rear, tighten nut "D" against
trunnion on both front links.
• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

° Raise mower to its highest position.
, Measure height from bottom edge of
mower to ground level at front corners
of mower. Distance 'W' on both sides of
mower should be the same.
° 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
wil! change mower height about 3/16".
, Recheck measurements
after adjusting.
Bottom Edge of
Mower
to Ground_
•

Bottom Edge of
_ Mower to Ground

BOTH FRONT PLATE LINKS MUST BE
EQUAL IN LENGTH

FRONT.TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT
IMPORTANT; Deck must be level side-toside, 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 blades should be adjusted so the
front tip is approximately 1/8" to t/2" lower
than the rear tip when the mower is in its
ghest position.
CAUTION: Blades are sharp. Protect
your hands with gloves and/or wrap blade
with heavy cloth.
Check adjustment on right side of tractor.
Position any blade so the tip is pointing
straight forward. Measure distance "B" at
front and rear tip of blade
• Before making any necessary adjustments, check that both front plate links
are equal in length.
• If links are not equal in length, adjust
one link to same length as other link.

Nut ,,_Nut

Front Plate
Assembly
TO REPLACE

Trunnion
MOWER

DRIVE

BELT

MOWER DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
1. Park tractor on a level surface. Engage
parking brake.
2. Lower attachment lift lever to its lowest
position,
3. Disengage belt tension rod from lock
bracket.
CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a firm grip on rod and release slowly,
24

4, Removescrewsfrom R.H.and L.H.

2. Install belt onto electric clutch pulley.
IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower pulley grooves,
3. Reassemble R.H. and L.H. mandrel
covers. Securely tighten all screws.
4_ Engage belt tension rod on locking
bracket.
_, CAUTION: Belt tension rod is spring
loaded. Have a tight grip on rod and engage slowly.
5. Raise attachment lift lever to highest
position.

mandrel covers and remove covers,
5o Remove any dirt or grass clippings
which may have accumulated around
mandrels and entire upper deck surface.
6. Remove belt from electric clutch pulley,
both mandrel pulleys and all idler pulleys,
MOWER DRIVE BELT INSTALLATION
1. Install belt around both mandrel pulleys
and around idler pulleys as shown.

Belt Routing
LoH.

Mandrel

Cover
Belt Tension
Rod
(Disengaged
Position)

Locking Bracket
Electric
Clutch
R.H,

Mandrel
Cover
B_H,

Mandrel

Pulleys

TO ADJUST ATTACHMENT CLUTCH
The electric clutch should provide years
of service, The clutch has a built-in brake
that stops the pulley within 5 seconds.
Eventually, the internal brake will wear
which may cause the mower blades to
not engage, or, to not stop as required.
Adjustments should be made by a Sears
or other qualified service center.
1. Make sure attachment clutch and ignition switches are in "OFF" position.
2. Adjust the three nylon locknuts until
space between clutch plate and rotor
measures .012" at all three slot locations cut in the side of brake plate.

NOTE: After installing a new electric
clutch, run tractor at full throttle and
engage and disengage electric clutch 10
cycles to wear in clutch plate.
Rotor

[\
Locknut (3

ClutchPklate

012"
ke
Plate

TO CHECK AND ADJUST BRAKE
Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable
brake system which is mounted on the
right side of the transaxle.
If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to
stop at highest speed in highest gear on a
level, dry concrete or paved surface, then
brake must be checked and adjusted°
TO CHECK BRAKE
1. Park tractor on a level, dry concrete or
paved surface, depress clutch/brake
pedal all the way down and engage
parking brake.
2. Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)
position.
The rear wheels must lock and skid when
you try to manually push the tractor forward. If the rear wheels rotate, the brake
needs to be adjusted or the pads need to
be replace&
TO ADJUST BRAKE
1. Depress clutch/brake pedal all the way
down and engage parking brake.
2o Measure distance between brake operating arm and nut 'W' on brake rod.
3. tf distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen
jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance
becomes 1-314". Retighten jam nut
against nut "A"o
4_ Road test tractor for proper stopping
distance as stated above. Readjust
if necessary. If stopping distance is
still greater than five (5) feet in highest
gear, further maintenance is necessary. Replace brake pads or contact a
Sears or other qualified service center°

Remove mower drive belt from electric
clutch pulley only (See "TO REPLACE
MOWER DRIVE BELT" in this section

of this manual).
Roll motion drive belt off transaxle pulley_
4_ Roll belt off clutching idler pulleys, then
off engine pulley and front V-idler pulley.
5. Pull belt out of all belt keepers.
3.

BELT INSTALLATION

Place V part of belt into grooves on
engine pulley and front V-idler, making
sure to route belt inside of belt keepers.
2, Put belt coming from V-idler above midspan belt keeper, then onto clutching
idler pulleys as shown.
3. Make sure V part of belt engages Vidler,
4.

Place belt around transaxle pulley,
beginning at top,
V part of belt should engage transaxle
pulley.
5, Place long lower section of belt
through loop in midspan belt keeper,
6. Check to be sure belt is on proper side
of all belt keepers,
7. Reinstall mower drive belt onto electric
clutch pulley.
IMPORTANT:
Check

Brake Adjustment.

Clutching
Above Mids
Engine

Belt Keeps,

With parking brake "Engaged"

per
1t

Engine

Transaxte
Twists

Belt

Pulley

Keeper
Bo_om

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT
Park the tractor on level surface. Engage
parking brake. For ease of service there is
a belt installation guide decal on bottom of
left footrest, it is not necessary to remove
mower.
BELT REMOVAL1. Engage parking
belt),

brake (creates

slack in

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 with crossbars
horizontal. Tighten securely.
FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMB ER
The front wheel toe-in and camber are not
adjustable on your tractor. If damage has
occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or
camber, contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.

TO REMOVE

WHEEL

FOR REPAIRS

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE
ORDER t, BLACK cable first from chassis and
then from the fully charged battery.
2. RED cable last from both batteries.

FRONT WH EEL 1. Block up axle securely.
2, Remove axle cover, retaining ring and
washers to allow wheel removal.
3. Repair tire and reassemble,
4. Replace washers and snap retaining
ring securely in axle groove,
5_ Replace axle cover°
REAR WHEEL 1. Block rear axle securely.
2, Remove five (5) hub bolts to allow
wheel removal.
3, Repair tire and reassembieo Replace
and tighten hub bolts securely,
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent
fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant
may be purchased from your local parts
dealer, Tire sealant also prevents tire dry
rot and corrosion.
Retaining
Ring
Axle Cover

Weak or Dead
Battery

REPLACING BATTERY
41_WARNING: 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,
1, Lift hood to raised position.
2. Remove terminal guard°
3, Disconnect BLACK battery cable then
RED battery cable and carefully remove battery from tractor,
4_ Install new battery with terminals in
same position as old battery.
5, Reinstall terminal guard.
6o First connect RED battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal with hex
bolt and keps nut as shown, Tighten
securely,
7, Connect BLACK grounding cable to
negative (-) battery terminal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut, Tighten
securely
8, Close terminal access doors.
9, Close hood,

Washers
_

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK BATTERY
_(_,WARNING" Lead-acid batteries
generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,
flame and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE section of
this manual).
If "jumper cables" are used for emergency
starting, follow this procedure:
IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped
with a 12 volt system. The other vehicle
must also be a 12 volt system. Do not use
your tractor battery to start other vehicles.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES 1. Connect one end of the RED cable
to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each
battery(A-B), taking care not to short
against tractor chassis,
2. Connect one end of the BLACK cable
to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal (C) of
fully charged battery.
3. Connect the other end of the BLACK
cable (D) to good chassis ground,
away from fuel tank and battery_

Fully Charged
Battery

Keps

Terminal ,*
Access
Door
_
o:,
Guard

Hex Bolt
(Red)
Cable
,gative (Black)
Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Raise hood.
2. Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the
backside of the grill,
3. Replace bulb in holder and push bulb
holder securely back into the hole in
the backside of the grill.
4, Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause
your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or
prevent it from starting.
o Check wiring. See electrical wiring
diagram in the Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 30 amp automotive-type
plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located
behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
1, Raise hood.
2. Unsnap headlight wire connector_
3, Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at
sides, tilt toward engine and liftoff of
tractor.
4. When replacing hood, be sure to reconnect the headlight wire connector.

Hood
Headlight Wire
Connector

1. With engine not running, move throttle
control lever to fast position.
2. Check that swivel is against stop. If it is
not, loosen cable clamp screw and pul!
cable back until swivel is against stop.
Tighten cable clamp screw securely.
TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL
The choke 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:
1. With engine not running, move choke
control (located on dash panel) to full
choke position.
2. Loosen knob and remove cover assembly from air cleaner°
3. Choke should be closed. If it is not, loosen casing clamp screw and move choke
cable until choke is completely closed.
Tighten casing clamp screw securely.
4. Replace air cleaner cover assembly
and tighten knob.
TO ADJUST CARBURETOR
Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your
engine does not operate properly due to
suspected carburetor problems, take your
tractor' to a Sears or other qualified service
center for repair and/or adjustment.
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 a Sears or other
qualified service center,, which has proper
equipment and experience to make any
necessary adjustments.
Stop

ENGINE
Maintenance, repair, or replacement of
the emission control devices and systems,
which are being done at the customers expense, may be performed by any non-road
Swivel
engine repair establishment or individual.
Warranty repairs must be performed by an
authorized engine manufacturer's service
outlet.
TO ADJUSTTHROTTLE 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 adjustClamp Screw _
ment is necessary, proceed as follows:
28

Clamp
Screw

_,._

Immediatelyprepareyour tractorforstorageat the endof the seasonor if the trac-

which leads to separation and formation of
acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel system of an engine while in
storage,
° Empty the fuel tank by starting the engine and letting 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 fue! 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 empty the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.
ENGINE OIL
Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace
with clean engine clio (See "ENGINE" in
the Maintenance section of this manual).
CYLINDER(S)
1. Remove spark ptug(s)o
2, Pour one ounce of oil through spark
plug hole(s) into cylinder(s),
3. Turn ignition key to start position for a
few seconds to distribute oil,
4. Replace with new spark plug(s).

_]hrWAWill
not beused for 30 days or more.
RNING. Never store the tractor
with gasoline in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame
or spark, Allow the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure,
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.
1. Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"
in the Maintenance section of this
manual).
2. Inspect and replace belts, if necessary
(See belt replacement instructions in
the Service and Adjustments section of
this manual).
3, Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
4. Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws
are securely fastened° Inspect moving
parts for damage, breakage and wear.
Replace if necessary.
5. Touch up all rusted or chipped paint
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.
BATTERY
• Fully charge the battery for storage.
• After a period of time in storage, battery
may require recharging.
• To help prevent corrosion and power
leakage during long periods of storage,
battery cables should be disconnected
and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO
CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in
the Maintenance section of this manual).
° After cleaning, leave cables disconnected and place cables where they
cannot come in contact with battery
terminals.
° If battery is removed from tractor for
storage, do not store battery directly on
concrete or damp surfaces.
ENGINE
FUEL SYSTEM
IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent
gum deposits from forming in essential
fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel
hose, or tank during storage. Also, alcohol
blended fuels (called gasohol or using
ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

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 condensation to
form and will cause your tractor to rust.
IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while
engine and exhaust areas are still warm,

TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section in manual
PROBLEM
Will not start

unless

directed

CAUSE
1. Out of fuel.
2o Engine not "CHOKED"
properly.
3o Engine flooded.

1_ FilI fue! tank,
2. See "TO START ENGINE"

4, Bad spark plug.
5, Dirty air filter.
6, Dirty fuel filter,
7 Water in fuel,

4.
5,
6o
7,

8.
9,

8,
9.

Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor out of adjustment,

!o Dirty airfilter.
2. Bad spark plug.
3. Weak or dead battery.
4_ Dirty fuel filter.
5. Stale or dirty fuel.
6. Loose or damaged wiring.
7. Carburetor out of adjustment.

8. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Engine will not
turn over

1. Clutch/brake pedal not
depressed.
2. Attachment clutch is
engaged.
3. Weak or dead battery.

in Operation
Wait several

section.
minutes

before attempting to start.
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace
air filter,
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fue! tank and
carburetor, refill tank with
fresh gasoline and replace
fuel filter,

Check all wiring.
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
10. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

1o Clean/replace air filter.
2. Replace spark plug.
3. Recharge or replace
battery°
4. Replace fuel filter.
5. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline.
6. Check all wiring.
7. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section_
8_ Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

9. Faulty operator presence
switch(es).

1. Depress clutch!brake
pedal.
2. Disengage attachment
clutch.
3. Recharge or replace
battery_
4. Replace fuse.
5. Clean battery terminals.
6. Check all wiring.
7. Check/replace ignition
switch.
8. Check/replace solenoid or
starter°
9. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.

1.
2.
3.
4.

4.
5.
6.
7.

Blown fuse.
Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring.
Faulty ignition switch.

8. Faulty solenoid or starter.

Engine clicks but
will not start

center

CORRECTION

10. Engine valves out of
adjustment.
Hard to start

to Sears service

Weak or dead battery.
Corroded battery terminals.
Loose or damaged wiring_
Faulty solenoid or starter.

Recharge or replace battery.
Clean battery terminals.
Check all wiring.
Check/replace solenoid or
starter.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section in manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Loss of power

CAUSE

CORRECTION

1. Cutting too much grass/too
fast°
2. Throttle in "CHOKE" position.
3. Build-up of grass, leaves
and trash under mower.
4,
5,
6.

Dirty air filter°
Low oil level/dirty oil.
Faulty spark plug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.
8. Stale or dirty fuel,

9. Water in fuel.

10.Spark plug wire loose.
1t_ Dirty engine air screen/fins.
12 Dirty/clogged muffler°
13. Loose or damaged wiring.
14.Carburetor out of adjustment.
15. Engine valves out of
adjustment
Excessive
vibration

1. Worn, bent or loose blade.
2. Bent blade mandrel.
3. Loose/damaged

Engine dies when
tractor is shifted
into reverse

Engine continues
to run when
operator leaves
seat with attachment clutch
engaged
Poor cut - uneven

part(s).

Reverse operation system
(ROS) is not "ON" while
mower or other attachment
is engaged.

1. Raise cutting height/reduce
speed.
2. Adjust throttle control.
3. Clean underside of mower
housing.
4_ Clean/replace air filter.
5. Check oil level/change oil.
6. Clean and regap or change
spark plug.
7_ Replace fuel filter.
8. Empty fuel tank and refill tank
with fresh, clean gasoline_
9. Empty fuel tank and carburetor. refill tank with fresh gasoline and replace fuel filter.
10. Connect and tighten spark
plug wire.
11. Clean engine air screen/fins.
12. Clean/replace muffler.
f 3. Check all wiring.
t4. See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in Service and Adjustments
section.
15. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
1_ Replace blade.
Tighten blade bolt.
2. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center.
3. Tighten loose part(s).
Replace damaged parts.
1. Turn ignition key to
ROS "ON" position.
See Operation section.
Check wiring, switches and
connections, if not corrected,
contact Sears or other
qualified service center.

Faulty operator-safety
presence control system.

Worn, bent or loose blade.

2. Mower deck not level
3. Buildup of grass, leaves,
and trash under mower.
4o Bent blade mandrel.

2,
3,

5. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.

Replace blade. Tighten
blade bolt.
Level mower deck°
Clean underside of mower
housing,
Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center,
Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes,

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART:
See appropriate section tn manual unless directed to Sears service center
PROBLEM
Mower blades
not rotate

CAUSE
will

Poor grass
:lischarge

3ORRECTION

Obstruction
in clutch
mechanism.
2. Worn/damaged
mower drive
belt,
& Frozen idler pulley.
4, Frozen blade mandrel.

1. Engine speed

too slowo

2. Travel speed too fast.
3. Wet grass.
4.

Mower deck net level.

Low/uneven

tire air pressure.

6o Worn, bent or loose blade,
7.

Buildup of grass, leaves and
trash under mower°
8. Mower drive belt worn_
9. Blades improperly installed.
10. Improper

blades

used.

11. Clogged mower deck vent
holes from buildup of grass,
leaves, and trash around
mandrels.
Headlight(s)
not
working
(if so equipped)

1.
2.
&
4,
5.

Light switch is "OFF",
Bulb(s) or lamp(s) burned out,
Faulty light switch,
Loose or damaged wiring.
Blown fuse.

Battery will not
charge

to
2,
3.

Bad battery cell(s).
Poor cable connections.
Faulty regulator
(if so equipped),
Faulty alternator.

4,
Engine "backfires"
when turning
engine "OFF"

1o Engine throttle control not set
between half and full speed
(fast) position before stopping
engine°

Remove

obstruction.

Replace

mower drive belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.
4. Contact a Sears or other
qualified service center,

1, Place throttle control in
"FAST" position.
2. Shift to slower speed.
3. Allow grass to dry before
mowing,
4o Level mower deck,
5. Check tires for proper air
pressure.
6. Replace!sharpen blade.
Tighten blade bolt,
7, Clean underside of mower
housing,
8, Replace mower drive belt,
9_ Reinstall blades sharp edge
down.
10. Replace with blades listed
in this manual.
11. Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.

, Turn light switch "ON".
Replace bulb(s) or lamp(s).
& Check/replace
light switch.
4r Check wiring and connections,
5. Replace fuse.
11. Replace battery.
12_ Check/clean all connections.
13. Replace regulator_

4_ Replace alternator,
Move throttle control
between half and full speed
(fast) position before
stopping engine,

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276211
SCHEMATIC

YOUR TRACTOR tS
EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL
ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.
THE LIGHTS ARE NOT
CONNECTED TO THE
NON-REMOVABLE
REMOVABLE
BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR
CONNECTIONS
CONNECTIONS
OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE
BECAUSE OF THIS, THE
BRIGHTNESS OF THE LfGHTS
WIRING INSULATED CLIPS
WILL CHANGE WiTH ENGINE
NOTE: iF WIRING iNSULATED CLIPS
SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS
WERE REMOVED FOR SERVICING OF
WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS
UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED
SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS
WiLL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST, TO PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING

IGNITION

SWITCH

PoBmoN

CIRCUIT

OFF
R_tU3WP,
R_

M+G+At
B+A1

RUN

B+A1
_+S+AI

"MAKE"

L+A2
0_63_

-o-

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276211
ELECTRICAL

T
€

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276211
ELECTRICAL

KEY
NO,

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

I
2
8
10
11
12
16
21
22
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
33
34
40
4t
42
43
45
50
52
79
95
96
97
98

144927
74760412
7603J
145211
150109
145769
176138
175688
4!52J
165464
146149
108824X
73510400
170697
192749
193350
140403
110712X
193394
17720408
131563
192507
122822X
174652
I41940
175242
193666
104446X
152927
145006

Battery
Bolt Hex Head 1/4-20 x 3/4
Tray, Battery
Bolt 114-20 x 7.5 Zinc
Hold down Battery Dash Mount
Nut Push Nylon 1/4"
Switch Interlock Push-In
Harness Socket LightW/4152J
Bulb Light
CabIe Battery
Cable, Battery
Fuse
Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 uric
Cable, Ground
Switch, Plunger
Switch, Ign
Key, lgnttton
Switch Light / Reset
Harness Ign.
ScrewThdo Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2
Cover, Terminal
Solenoid
Ammeter
Switch, PTO
Protection Wire Loop
Bulbholder Asm. lncan Descent
Bracket ROS
Switch Interlock
Screw TT #10-32.5 3/8 Flange
Clip Push-In Flanged

NOTE: All component dimensions given in UoS..Inches
I inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917.276211

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

TRACTOR - - MODEL
CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES
KEY PART
NO. NO,
!
2
4
5
6
7
8
14
16
17
18
19
20
21
24
28
30
3t
32
33
34
35
36
37
39
43
44
45
50
58
60
63
66
67

180375
175282
73680700
193636X428
157882
17720408
184668
175260X615
121794X
17000612
174515X615
19131312
74780616
STD541437
179717X615
179716X615
145051X014
161419
161327
161326
177018
19111116
17060512
179772X6t5
175278
136939
136940
187270
!75476
183569
17060620
19131614
17490608
156973

NUMBER

917.276211

KEY PART
NO, NO.

DESCRIPTION
Rail, Frame RH
Drawbar, Gt
Nut, Cmwnlock Hex 7/16-14 unc
Dash
Dash, Lower Vgt One Piece
Screw, Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 1/2
Support, Battery
Hood Asm
Cover, Access
Screw 3/8-t6 x 3/4 Zc
Grille
Washer 13/32 x 13/I6 x 12 Ga.
Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1 Gr. 5
Nut Lock 3/8-16 uric
Footrest, RH
Footrest, LH
Saddle, Slkscr Vgt
Bracket Support l-pc
Bracket, Pivot Chassis Lh
Bracket, Pivot Chassis Rh
Plate Asm Engine Chassis
Washer 11/32 x11/16 x 16 G&
Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4
Fender
Bracket, Axle Front
Bracket, Spnsn Front Lh
Bracket, Spnsn Front Rh
Bracket Chassis
Bracket, Chassis Front
Bracket Fender
Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/4
Washer 13/32x I x 14Ga..
Screw 3/8-16 x 1/2
Guide, Belt Gear Drive

68
70
84
85
86
86
91
I06
122
130
137
138
139
142
144
148
150
152
153
156
157
158
!6t
162
165
167
169
170
172
173
174

17490508
188578
188164
144911
74780716
STD551143
180374
197200
1925!2
191611
74780716
191t21X428
171873
161897
161900
164655
175352
177956
179761
17000512
161840
17670608
179612X428
142432
183554
184672
188598
194667
17120614
74780512
10040500

DESCRIPTION
ScrewThdroL 5/16-18 x 1/2
Guide, Be_t
Up Step
Bracket, Support Transaxle
Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-t4 uric x 1
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16
Rafl, Frame Lh
Screw Thdrot 5/16-18 x 1.50
Screw Wshd Hex 10-32 x 5/8
Screw 10 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex
Bolt Fin Hex 7/16-14 xl Gr. 5
Cupholder YTGT
Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 TT
Bracket Dash Rh
Bracket Dash Lh
Extrusion Bumper
Duct Heat Hood
Shield Browning
Light Box Asm w/Lens
Screw 5116-!8 x 3/& Blk
Lens Bar
Screw ThdroL 3/8-16 x 1/2
Console Fuel Window
Screw Hex Wsh Ht-Lo 1/4-t/2
Bracket Support Tank
Bushing Snap
Bracket Chassis Sway
Rod BrkL Sway Brace
Screw 3/8q6 x .875
Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 x 3/4
Washer Lock Hvy HIcl Spro5/16

NOTE: Afl component dimensions given in U.S. Inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917.276211

GROUND DRIVE

_o,

3B
37

36
6

69
157
155

dr_ve9_vgt

TRACTOR

- - MODEL

NUMBER

917.276211

GROUND DRIVE

KEY
NO.

PART
NO,

3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
tt
t3
t4
15
I6
t7
t8
19
21
22
23
24
25
26
27

7563R
17490508
STD641437
STD561210
149176
12000034
140080
142509
136927
139419
138901
STD551037
143012
126909X
137104
136926
23260412
633A109
106932X
136925
136923
137552
193135

28
29
30
34
35
36
37
38

73350600
137213
19131616
71673
137648
149412
121749X
150035

DESCRIPTION
Washer, Thrust, Axle
Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4
Nut, Crownlock 3/8o16
Pin, Cotter
Wheel, Hub Assembly
Kiip, Ring
Bott, Hub
Disc, Brake
Yoke, Brake Disc
Washer, Special
Bushtng
Washer 13/32x13/16 x 16 Ga.
Set, Screw 1/4-28 x 3/4
Spring
Lever, Brake
Cam, Brake Disc
Screw, Flat Head I/4-28 x 3/4
Gearshift, Lever Assembly
Knob
Support, Puck Brake
Puck, Brake Top
Spring, Return
Screw, Hexwsh Thd.
5/16-18 x 1-3/4
Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16
Brake, Rod
Washer 13/32 x 1 x 16 Ga,
Cap, Plunger
Rod, Parklng Brake
Spring, Drive Ground
Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gao
Nyliner

KEY PART
NO, NO,

DESCRIPTION

39
40
4!
42
46
47
48
50
51
52
54
55
56
57
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
117
155
157

Screw, Fin, #10-24 x 1
Actuator, interlock Switch
Nut, Centarlock #10-24
Cover, Pedal
Retainer, Spring
CkJtch Rod
Bolt, Cart. 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr. 5
Pulley, Idler, Fiat
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-t6 unc
Pulley, idler, Grooved
Clutch, Arm Assemb{y
Bearing, idler
V-Belt
Bracket, Sh_ft Rod, Ht_Lo
Shift Rod, Hi-Lo
Spring Clip, Connecting Link
Pulley, Transaxle
Washer, Lock 7/16
Bott, Fin Hex 7/16-14 x 141/4
Shaft, Clutch/Brake Pedal
Bolt, Shoulder
Washer, Hardened
Washer, Fiat
Pin, Roll
Hub, Cover
Nut, Lock Ffgo3/8-16 unc
Ring Retainer
WasherThrust 5/8 x 1JO x 1/32

74321016
178575
73931000
8883R
145170
138228
72110612
131494
STD54t437
139123
161590
105706X
137153
141756
122253X
122268X
184787
STD55t 143
74780720
154752
179613
140296
19131312
5142H
136327
73900600
12000028
1370H

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven In US. inches
1 inch = 25°4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276211
STEERING

ASSEMBLY

i
i

34
33

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917.276211

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
15
19
20
21
22
23
26
27
28
29
31
32
33
34
35
36
41
42
45
51
52
53

186093X428
178557
183226
161849
161848
6266H
121748X
12000029
184946X505
74781044
136518
73901O00
121749X
STD551137
73540600
186814
187799
156011
163887X428
186737
155105
152927
186095X428
3366R
17000612
!04239X
138136
19111610
8TD551131
74780512
187039
186799
155246
17490508
19183812
73940800
175553
188967

Wheel, Steering
Axle Asm., Front
Fitting, Grease
Spindle Asm., LH
Spfndle Asm., RH
Searing, Race Thrust Harden
Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Ga.
Ring, KItp #T5304-75
Cap, Spindle
Bolt, Rn Hex 5/8-11 x 2-3/4
Spacer Bearing Axle Front
Nut, Lock Flange 5/8-11 uric
Washer 25/32 x 1-t/4 x t6 Ga_
Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8
Nut, Crown Lock 3/8-24 unf
Shaft Asm., Steering
Draglink, Vgt
Support Asm., Steering Vgt
Boot, Steering
Adapter, Wheel Steering
Bushing, Strg. BIk
Screw
Insert, Wheel Steering
Bearing, Col. Strg.
Screw 3/8-I6 x 3/4
Bearing, Flange
Bushing, Nyliner Snap
Washer 11/32 x 1 x 10 Ga.
Washer' Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16
Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 3/4
Gear, Sector Steering
Tie Rod
Bracket Switch InterlockVGT 97
ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2Tyt
Washer 9/16 x 2-3/8 x 12 Ga.
Nut He>(Jam Toplock 1/2-20 unf
CIlp Steering
Washer Hardened .793 x 1.637 x .060

NOTE: All component dimensions given tn U.S. Inches
1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276211
ENGINE

41
42

27 37

/
39

engtne-tnl_k-ELS 1o-vgt

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

......

2
8
9
10
11
12
15
18
20
21
22
26
27
28
29
3t
37

I SPARK ARRESTER

KEY
NO.

DESCRIPTION

39
40
41
42
45
47
62
69
70
71
79
8t
82
83
84
85
86

Engtne Brlggs Model rio,.
40H777-0241-E1
149723
Muffler
!21361X
Pulley V-Idler
177748
Keeper Asmo Belt Engine
175287
Bushing
179335
Ctutch Electric
143996
PuIley Engine VGT Elect Clutch
179115
Tank Fuel Rear 5.0 Yt/Gt
179124X428 Cap Asm
175437X428 Control Throttle
191611
Screw t0 x 3/4 Single Lead-Hex
187767X428 Control Choke
3645J
Bushing
139277
Stem Tank Fuel
188669
Fuel Une
137180
Spark Attester Kit
145006
Clip Push-ln Hinged
123487X
Clamp Hose

PART
NO,
17490636
17490664
126197X
STD551143
73510400
I75288
146629
165391
176069
176070
183906
188800
188799
171877
17060624
179953
184362

KIT l

DESCRIPTION
Screw TT 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 unc
Screw TT 3/8-16 x 4 unc
Washer t-1/20D x 15/32 ID x f250
Washer Lock 7/16
Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 uno
Bushing
Shield Heat Muffler
Gasket
Tube Exhaust LH
Tube Exhaust RH
Screw Socket Head
Tube Drain Oil Easy
Valve Oil Drain
Bolt 5/t6-18 unc x 3/4 W/Seres
Screw 3/8-16 x 1-1/2
Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 3.75 Gr, 5
Nut Hex Flange Toptock M8-1_25

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.Soinches
1 inch = 25°4 mm

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917,276211

SEAT ASSEMBLY

i
i
seat_t-vgt

KEY PART
NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

I
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
12
13

Seat
Bracket, Pivot Seat
Strap, Asm Fender
Bolt Shoulder 5/16+t8 x .62
Clip, Push In, Hinged
Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 unc
Spring, Seat Cprsn
Bolt 5/16-18 unox 3/4 w/Sems
Pan, Seat
Bracket, Mounting Switch
Bushing, Snap

188714
140551
140675
127018X
145006
STD541437
I24181X
171877
182493
174648
121248X

KEY PART
NO. NO,

DESCRIPTION

14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
37

Belt, Carriage t/4-20 x 1-1/2
Spacer, Split
Spring, Cprsn
Nut, Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5
Washer 17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Ga+
Knob, Seat
Cap, Spring Seat
Bolt, Shoulder 5/t6+18
Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 unc

72050412
121249X
123740X
123976X
19171912
166369
124238)(
171852
STD541450

NOTE; Ail component dimensions given tn U,S, inches
1 inch = 25°4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.276211
DECALS

10
6,

19 t7
1t
12

8 _

2O
KEY
NO,

PART
NO.

1
3
4
5
6
8
9
10
1t
12
13

182168
186242
186243
186725
133644
185386
186572
156439
181249
146047
178482

WHEELS

DESCRIPTION

KEY
NO,

PART
NO,

DESCRIPTION

Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,
Decal,

14
15
17
18
19
20
23
-- °-

188298
193596
149516
164065
138047
193114
106202X
179768X428
179769X428
196566
196567

Decal, V-Belt Schematic
Decal, Repl Parts
Decal, Battery Dnge/Pol
Decal, Insert Strg
Decal, Battery
Decal Mower Upstop
Reflector, Taillight
Pad, Footrest, LH
Pad, Footrest, RH
Manual, Owner's (Eng)
Manual, Owner's (Span)

Dash Panel, Lower
Hood, RH
Hood, LH
Hood Side Panel
Maintenance
Engine
Fender
Fender Danger
Clutch/Brake
V-Belt Drive Schematic
Deck HVYDTY

KEY
NO.

& TIRES

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

3
4

8
9
10
11
12
--

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

59192
65139
106228X624
8134H
106230X
278H
9040H

Cap, Valve, Tire
Stem, Valve
Rim Assembly, Front
Tube, Front (Service Item Only)
Tire, Front
FltUng, Grease (Front Wheel Only)
Bearing, Flange (Front Wheel
Only)
104757X428 Cap, Axle (Front Wheel Only)
105588X
Tire, Rear
7154J
Tube, Rear (Service Item Only)
106277X624 Rim Assembly, Rear
6856M
Fitting, Grease
144334
Sealant, Tire (I0 oz. Tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. inches
1 inch = 25A mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276211
LIFT ASSEMBLY
4O

35 73

10\

7o\

85 _

"86

KEY PART

NO. NO.

DESCRIPTION

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
11
12
23
24
26
29
30
31
32
33
34

Rod Asm., Lever
Shaft Asm°, Lift Vgt
Lever Asm°, Lift Rh
E-RfngTruarc #5133-87
Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.
Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1-1/2
Grip, HandIe Fluted
Button, Plunger
Spring 0.62 OD x 2.I25
Link Lift
Retainer Spring
Retainer, Spring
Nut, Jam Hex 1/2-13 unc
Nut, Lock 1/2-13 unc
Trunnion, Infin Height
Nut, Special
Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Gao
Spring, Compression lnf Hgt
Pin Cotter 3/32 x 1/2
Rod, Adj Lift

121006X
180045
159189
12000022
19292016
71110624
175830
175831X505
183894
175375
163552
STD624008
73350800
73800800
150233
!10807X
19131016
137150
76020308
137167

KEY
NO.

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

35
38
39
40
41
42
43
70
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
85
86

138057
155097
123935X
17060516
175994
19112410
123934X
145212
110452X
73350600
187277
t75805
175560
176205
175689
187276
189013
188528

Knob, Inf 3/8-16 unc
Pointer, Height indicator
Plug, Hole
Screw 5/16-t8 x 1
Nut, 7/16-20
Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2 x 10 Ga,
Scale, Indicator Height
Nut Hex Flange Lock
Nut Push Phos & Oil
Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 unc
Arm SuspoRH
Plate Asm Susp, Front
Pin Flange
Trunnion Susp. Arm
Trunnlon SuspoFront
Arm Susp. LH
Insert Wear
Bolt Shoulder

NOTE: Ali component dimensions given in U.S. Inches
1 Inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917.276211

MOWER DECK

26
27

mower_deck_54_2

TRACTOR

-- MODEL

NUMBER

917.276211

MOWER DECK

KEY
NO.
t
5
6
7
8
11
13
14
15
17
21
25
26
27
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
38
39
40
41
42
43
46
47
49
50
51
52
53
56
57
58
59
60
97
98
113
t 14
116
117
118
119
122
---

PART
NO.
194846
STD624008
187297
188187
174365
187254
187291
187261
!10485X
72140505
73680500
178102
110452X
187257X428
131491
173984
187690
153535
178342
73680600
188635
19131316
188657
187284
19131312
19132203
165723
196216
137729
191273
73900600
72110616
72110610
188460
74520636
155986
156941
187342
187344
187607
178515
187282
72110508
187556
t84219
174873
73930600
19121414
187557
187292
196101

DESCRIPTION
Deck Weldment Mower
Retainer Spring
Cover Mandrel LH
Cover Mandrel RH
Bolt 7/16 Asm. Blade
Blade, Standard
Shaft Asrn. w/Lower Bearing
Housing, MandreI
Bearing, Bal!, Mandrel
Bolt, CarrTage 5/16-18 x 5/8
Nut, Crownlock 5116-18 unc
Spring, Torsion
Nut, Push
Deflector Shletd
Red_ Hinge
Screw, ThdroH Washer Head
Washer, Spacer Mower Vented
Pulley, Mandrel
Nut, Fig.Top Lock Cntr..9/16
Nut
Pin Suspension Rear
Washer 13/32 x 13/t6 x 16 Ga.
Sprtng Compression
Pulley, idler, Stationary
Washer 13/32 x I3/16 x 12 Ga.
Washer 13/32 x I-3/8 x 3 Ga_
Spacer, Retainer
Arm, Idler
Screw, ThdrolL 1/4-20 x 5/8
V-Belt, Mower
Nut, Lock Fig. 3/8-16 une
Bolt, Cart. 3/8-16 x 2
Bolt
Pulley idler Clutching
Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 2-1/4 Gr. 5
Bar Pnt Adj.
Pin Head Rivet
Baffle Right
Baffle Left
Baffle Center
Washer Hardened
Spring Clutch Drive
Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/t6-18 x 3/4
Rod Tension Relief
Bolt, Shoulder
Gauge Wheel
Nut, Centeriock 3/8-16 uric
Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.
Bushing Tension Relief
Mandrel Asm_ Service (Includes Key Nos. 13-15 and 33)
Replacement Mower, Complete

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S. inches
1 Inch = 25°4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276211
TRANSAXLE

3
5

7
9
10

25
24

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276211
TRANSAXLE

KEY
NO,

PART
NO,

!
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

4! 97R
12000034
4199R
42t6R
4215R
4217R
174728
74020652

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
2t
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
3O
31

7392M
137261
4985R
6266H
4212R
137125
6276H
633A63
8118M
8740H 1
t 22238X
4218R
6252HI
781 OH
6262H
7393R
992R1
139111
4986R
122254X
6269H
5855H
174731

32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39

6277H
4225R
7396H
4198R
4200R
7395H
160789
174729

40
41
45
46
49
50
51

13320400
17580520
6271H
13060200
4695H
4222R
1529R

DESCRIPTION
Axle Shaft
Retaining Ring
Final Drive Gear
Differential Gear
Differential Pinion
Differential Carrier
Axie Thrust Washer
Bolt, He;{ Head 318-24 x 3-1/4
(1" Thread Length)
Steel Ball
Spring Shift Fork Detent
Shift Fork, High-Low Range
Thrust Beadng Race
4th Reduction Pinion
Shaft, Brake
Snap Ring, Crescent Type
High-Low Range Gears
Needle Bearing
Stntered Iron Bearing
Shift Fork Shaft, High-Low Range
Differential Pinion Spacer
Differential Pinton Bushing
Gripco Centerlock Nut 3/8-24
Shift Fork, R.H.
Oi; Seal
Sintered Iron Bearing
Shift Fork Shaft
Shift Fork, Loll.
Shift Shaft, High-Low Range
Oil Seal
Pressure Relief Valve
Gearcase, Reverse Idler Shaft
and Bearings, R.H. (includes
Key No.'s 17,18, 25, 33, 50, 63,
77 and 82)
Dowel Pin
Needle Bearing
Thrust Bearing Race
4th Reduction Gear Shaft
4th Reduction Gear Spacer
Thrust Bearing Race
Gate, Lower, Shfft
Gearcase and Bearings, L.H.
(includes Key umbers 18, 25, 49,
50 (2), 51 and 52)
Pipe Plug 1/2-14 N.RT.
Bolt, Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1t4
Oil Seal
Pipe Plug 1/4-18 NRT.
Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing
Needle Bearing

KEY
NOo

PART
NO.

52
53
64
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64

8119M
4220R
4209R
4213R
4442R
4195R
4214R
4194R
7528R
4208R
4207R
7398H
4203R

65
66
67
68
69
70
71

4204R
2898J
12000033
4205R
4206R
1370H
633A69

72
73
74
75
77
79
80
81
82
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92

139120
4201R
12000008
1153R
6803J
1167R
73360700
6270H
t36984
5384J
2976J
633A85
8739H 1
4924H
19151516
110542X
19181511
75J

93
94
96
97
98

6274H
76020412
194036
194121
184956

193833

DESCRIPTION
Needle Bearing
Thrust Bearing Race
3rd Reduction Pinion, Low
4th Reduction Gear
3rd Reduction Pinion Spacer
2nd Reduction Gear Shaft
Final Ddve Pinion
1st Reduction Gear Shaft
1st Reduction Shaft Spacer
3rd Reduction Pinion High
2nd Reduction Gear
Needle Bearing
Low Speed Gear and 2nd
Reduction Pinion Cluster
Reverse Gear
Key, HI-Pro 1/8 x t7/32
Klip Ring
Intermediate Speed Gear
High Speed Gear
Thrust Bearing Race
Intermediate and High Speed
Cluster P{nlons
input Shaft
Low Speed Pinion
E-Ring
Reverse Idler Gear
Needle Bearing
Sealing Washer
Nut, Hex, Jam 7/16-20
OI1Seal
Reverse Idler Shaft
Gearshift Lever, Bent
Gearshift Cap
Gearshift Bail Cover and Pin
Shift Lever Guide Ball, Keyed
8pdng
Washer t5/32 x 15/16 x 16 G&
Shift Mechanism Seal
Washer 9/16x t5/16 x 12 Ga.
Gearshift Gate and
Reinforcement
Shift Bali Cover Gasket
Cotter Pin t/8 x 3/4
Bolt Hex 5/16-18 x 1 Epoxy
Lever Assembly ROS Gearshift
Trensaxle, 6 Speed, Complete
Assembly
Actuator, Shift Lever

NOTE: All component dimensions given tn U.& inches
1 inch = 25°4 mm

TRACTOR-MODEL NUMBER 917.276211
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777-0241-E1

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445
2161

222
967
188 _

265 [_

718 O-

'_L_ _
305

A1jtOH777-0241 -El

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276211
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777-0241-E1

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35_

81 4°_°1_'_J 38,,__

36
1029

11oo• ,_LT_
799 =_'

A2_40H777-O241-EI

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917,276211
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777-0241-E1

74'
173 I

334_
333

1095 VALVE GASKET SET

868

1022

526 t'

332
75 (_
1119_

sgs
405

4B
358 ENGINE GASKET SET

3O
7
9 _

20 _

276

51A_

868

943 _)
2_

842 _
691
524 _;_

1022

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.276211
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777-0241-E1
KEY
NO.

PART
NO,

1
2

690231
499585

3
4
5
5A
7
8
9
10
11
!2
13
15
16
20
22
23
24
25
25

391086
690069
697580
697581
690962
499601
690937
690960
690942
690945
690360
690946
691047
690947
694966
691053
222698
698429
698433

698434

698435

26
26

698430
698436

698437

698438

27
28
29
32
33
34
35
36
40
42
45
46
48

690975
690229
499583
690976
697576
499597
690963
690963
690964
499586
690977
690978
698178

50
51
51A
53
54
73
74
75
89
95
98
104
105
108
117
118

695241
690949.0+
690950. O5
690951
695240
69 ! 055
698425
691056
690283
690718
499802
690984 O
690985 O
690986
690232 O
690989

KEY
NO,

DESCRIPTION

•

.+
•
•

•

PART
NO.

DESCRIPTION

Kit-Carburetor Overhaul
499811
Carburetor
499804
Valve-Throttle
690993
Kit-Throftle Shaft
499805
Float*Carburetor
499806
Tube-Fuel Transfer
499803
690994 05 Gasket-Float Bowl
Kit-Choke Shaft
499807
Nozzle-Carburetor
499808
690979
Key-Timlng
690995 05 Gasket-Nozzle
Retainer-Solenoid
690996
691001 •+ Gasket-AirCleaner
Nut (Ring Gear)
693148
Line-Fuel
691050
(Cut to Required Length)
187A 697712
Llne-Fuel (Molded)
188 690960
Screw (Control Bracket)
192 690083
Adjuster-Rocker Arm
209 697674
Spring-Governor
211 691019
Spring-Governed Idle
212 695238
Link-Throttle
213 691021
Bracket-Choke Control
216 691022
Link-Choke
219 698231
Gear-Governor
220 690412
Washer (GovernorLever)
222 691023
Bracket-Control
227 691048
Lever-GovernorControl
231 690718
Screw (ChokeValve)
240 695666
Fitter-Fuel
250 690957
Retainer-Breather
252 690956
Collector-Oil
265 691024
Clamp_Casing
267 695134
Screw (Casing Clamp)
276 690997,0+ Washer-Sealing
287 690960
Screw (Dipstick Tube)
304 698073
Housing-Blower
305 691005
Screw(Blower Housing)
309 691262
Motor-Starter
310 691263
Bolt (Starter Motor)
311 497608
Brush Set
332 691059
Nut (Flywheel)
333
691060
Armature*Magneto
334
691061
Screw (Magneto Armature)
337 491055
Plug-Spark
358 694012
Set-Engine Gasket
363 691062
Flywheel Puller
383 690966
Wrench-Spark Plug
385 690960
Screw (Fuel Pump)
387 808656
Pump-Fuel
404
690442
Washer (Governor Crank)

Cylinder Assembly
Kit-Bushing/Seal
(Magneto Side)
Seal-Oil (Magneto Side)
Sump-En_ine
Head-Cyhnder (Cylinder t)
Head-Cyllnder (Cylinder 2)
Gasket-Cylinder Head
Breather Assembly
Gasket-Breather
Screw (Breather Assembly)
Tube-Breather
Gasket-Crankcase
Screw (Cylinder Head)
Plug-Oil Drain
Crankshaft
Seal-Oi! (PTO Side)
Screw (Englne Sump)
Flywheel
Key-Flywheel
Piston Assembf (Standard)
Piston Assembl
(.010 Overslze_
Piston Assemb_
_020" Oversized,
istonAssemb{
(,030" Oversizei
Ring Set-Piston iStandard)
Ring Set-Piston
(.010" Oversize)
Ring Set-Piston
(,020" Oversize)
Ring Set-Piston
(.030" Oversize)
Lock-Piston Pin
Pin-Piston
Rod-Connecting
Screw(Connecting Rod)
Valve-Exhaust
Valve-Intake
Spring-Valve (Intake)
Spring-Valve (Exhaust)
Retainer-Valve
Keeper-Valve
Tappet-Valve
Camshaft
Short Block (40H777-0241-E2
Replacement Engine)
Manifold-Intake
Gasket_lntake
Gasket-Intake
Stud (Carburetor)
Screw (Intake Manifold)
Screen-Rotating
Screw (Rotating Screen)
Washer (Flywheel)
Plug-Oil
Screw (Throttle Valve)
Kit-idle Speed
Pin-Float Hinge
Valve-Float Needle
Valve-Choke
Jet-Main (Standard)
Jet-Main (High Altitude)

121
125
130
131
133
135
137
141
142
!46
160
160
t63
165
167

RPM Settings:
°
O
5
+

Low Speed: 1900-2100
High Speed: 3000-3200

Included in Engine Gasket Set, Ke_ No,.358
Included in Carburetor Overhaul K_t,Key_No.
121
IncludedIn Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No_
977
Included in Valve Overhaul Ktt, Key. No_
1095

NOTE: All componentdimensions given
in U,S. inches 1 Inch = 25,4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,276211
BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 40H777-0241-E1
KEY PART
NO. NO.
405
418
445
447
447A
467
474
501
505
510
513
523
524
525
526
544

697820
690999
695667
691003
690960
691008
691O63
691185
691029
497606
692024
691036
691032
691037
690960
......

552
552A
562
573
601
615
616
617
628
633
635
654
668
672
691
695
697
703
718
726
729
741
742
750
783
788
789
797
797A
798
801
802
803

690552
690553
690311
691009
691038
690317
691045
697891
690960
690998
66538
690958
691215
690234
690657
693149
690372
691010
690959
499612
694123
690980
690328
691033
693058
691039
698330
691029
693167
697890
691283
691286
......

842
847
851
855
665

691031
499602
493880
698072
691012

KEY PART
NO. NO,

DESCRIPTION

Cover-Air Guide
865A 691014
865B 691015
Cover.-AtrGuide
868 690968 o+ Seal-Valve
877 393456
Wire/Connector- Alternator
914 691 I27
Screw _RoekerCover)
9t8
694000
ose-vacuum
929 695239
Screw (Choke Control Bracket)
929A 691003
Screw (Choke Control Bracket)
943 690589
• SeaFO Ring (Oil Pump Cover)
947 499809
Solenoid-Fuel
965 499613
Cover-Oil Pump
967 273638
Filte_-PreCleaner
Cover-Air Cleaner
968 698075
Bowl-Float
975 499810
Gasket Set-Carburetor
977 499812
987 691000 _:I: Seal-ThrottleShaft
1005 499603
Fan-Flywheel
1013 690954
Nipple-Oil Filter
!017 690770
Screen-Oil Pump
Kft-Label
1019 690103
1022 690971 •+ Gasket-Rocker Cover
1023 499599
Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 1)
1023A499600
Cover-Rocker (Cylinder 2)
1024 499054
Pump-Oil
1026 690981
Rod-Push (Steel)
1026A690982
Rod-Push (Aluminum)
1027 696854
Fiffer-OIl
Arm-Rocker
1029 690972
1035 691042
Shaft-Pump
1036 695704
Labei-Emlssion
1051 691265
Ring-Retaining
1058 274794
Owner's Manual
1070 691058
Screw (Flywheel Fan)
Retainer-Brush
1090 691293
Kit-Valve Overhaul
1095 694013
Pivot-Rocker Arm
1100 690973
1119 691183
Screw (Alternator)
!123 690987 O _: Seal-O Ring
(SolenoldRetainer)
1124 690988 1: Seai-O Ring
(Fuel Transfer Tube)
I126 690991
Screw (Fuel Transfer Tube)
1127 690992
Screw (Float Bowl)
1t28 690990 O Screw (Carburetor Nozzte)
1169 693140
Screw (Carburetor Cover
Ptate)
1267 698440
Latch-Blower Housing

Screw (Back Piate)
Plate-Carburetor
Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge
Screw (Air Guide Cover)
Screw (Air Guide Cover)
Knob_Air Cleaner
Alternator
Regulator
Nut (Governor Control Lever)
Drive-Starter
Clutch-Drive
Dipstick
= SeaI-DipstickTube
Tube-Dipstick
Screw (Re_lulator)
Armature-Starter (Service with
691262 Starter Motor)
Bushing-Governor Crank
Bushing-Governor Crank
Bolt (Governor Control Lever)
Plate-Back
Clamp_Hose
Retainer-Governor Shaft
Crank-Governor
SeaI-O Ring ._ntake Manifold)
Screw (Fue__ump Bracket)
O_ Seal-Choke/Throttle Shaft
Boot-Spark Plug
Nut (Carburetor)
Spacer
O_: Gasket-Carburetor Plate
• SeaI-GovernorShaft
Screw (Ring Gear)
Screw (Drive Cap)
Clip
Pin-Locating
Gear-Ring
Ctip_Wire
Gear-Timing
Retatner-E Ring
Screw (Qtl Pump cover)
Gear-Ptnlon
Bracket-Fuel Pump
Harness-Wiring
Nut (Brush Retainer)
Nut (Brush Retainer)
Screw (.RockerArm)
Cap-Drlve
Cap-End
Housing-Starter (Service with
691262 Starter Motor)
° Seal-Dipstick/Tube
DlpstlckfTube Assembly
Terminal-Sparkplug
Adapter-Air
Cover-Air Guide

RPM Settings:
•

Low Speed: I900-2t00
High Speed: 3000-3200

Included in Engine Gasket Set, Key. No_358
includedin Carburetor Overhaul Kit, Key.
No.t2t
included tn Carburetor Gasket Set, Key. No.
977
included in Valve Overhaur Kit, Key_No.
1095

NOTE: Atl component dimensionsgiven in US.
inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

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