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SEARS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

944.609150

Caution:

Read and follow

all Safety Rules

and Instruct,ons

Before Operating

Thts Equ,pment

(R;IFTZMrlNo

15.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

36" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

•Assembly

•Operation

•Customer Responsibilities

•Service and Adjustments

•Repair Parts

Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8

SAFETY RULES &

Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers

IMPORTANT: THIS CU'I-I'ING MACHINE IS CAPABLE

OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING

INJURY OR DEATH.

I. GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual

and on the machine before starting.

Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the

instructions, to operate the machine.

•Clear the area of ob ects such as rocks, toys, wire, etc.,

which could be p cked up and thrown by the b ads.

Be sure the area isclear of other people before mowing. Stop

machine if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow inreverse unless absolutely necessary. Always

look down and behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point

it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without either the

entire grass catcher or the guard in place.

•Slow down before tuming.

•Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn off

blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove keys

before dismounting,

•Turn off blades when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging

chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good adificial 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.

II. SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are ama orfactor related to loss-of-control andtipover

accidents whichcan resultin severe injuryor death. All slopes

requiraextracaution.Ifyoucannotbackuptheslopeor fyoufee

uneasyonit, do notmow it.

DO:

•Mow up add down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could

overturn the machine. Taft grass can hide obstacles.

Use slowspeed. Choose alow gear so that you willnot have

to stop,o_sh_ while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for wheel

weights or counterweights to improve stability.

•Use extra bare with grass catchers or other attachments.

These cab Change the stability of the machine.

Keep all movement on the slopes slowand gradual, Do not

make sudden changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,

disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Donotturnonslopasunlessnecessary, andthen, tumslowly

and gradually downhill, if possible,

•Do not mow near drop-ode, ditches, or embankments. The

mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the edge

of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.

Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause

sliding.

Do not tryto stabilize the machine by puttingyour foot on the

ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.

OF AMPUTA.TING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS

IlL CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the

presenceofchildren,Childrenare oftenattractedtothe machine

and the mowing activity. Neverassume thatchildrenwillremain

whereyoulast sawthem,

•Keepchildrenoutofthe mowingarea andunderthewatchful

care of another responsibleadult.

•Bealert andturn machineoffif childrenenterthe area.

Beforeand whenbacking,lookbehindand downfor small

children.

Never carrychildren. They may tall off and be seriously

injuredor interferewithsafe machineoperation.

•Neverallowchildrento operate the machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees,or otherobjectsthatmay obscurevision.

IV. SERVICE

•Use extra carein handling gasoline and other fuels. They are

flammable and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to eool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel container inside where

there is an open flame, such as a water heater.

Never run a machine inside a closed area.

•Keep nutsand bolts, especially blade attachment botts, tight

and keep equipment in good condition.

Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regulady,

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debds build-up.

Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing,

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you stdke an object.

Repair, if necessary, before mstading.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

•Grass catcher components ara sub ect towear, damage, and

deterioration, which could expose moving pads or allow

objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer's recommended pads, when nec-

essary.

•* Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or

wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as

required.

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Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means

CAUTIONll! BECOME ALERTI!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED,

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CAUTION: Always disconnect spark

plug wire and place wire where it cannot

contact spark plug in order to prevent

acc dental starting when setting up,

transporting, adjusting or making

repairs,

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CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of aSears

Tractor. It has been designed, en_.ineered and manufac-

tured to give you the best possible dependability and

performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily

remedy, please contact your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department. We have competent, wel!-

trained technicians and the proper tools to service or repair

this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The instructions will

enable you to assemble and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the =SAFETY RULES".

MODEL

NUMBER 944.609150

SERIAL

NUMBER

DATE OF PURCHASE

THE MODELAND SERIAL NUMBERSWlLL BE FOUND

ON A PLATE UNDER THE SEAT.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND

DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is available on this prod-

uct. Contact your nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

Follow a regular schedule inmaintaining, caringfor and using

your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under =Customer Responsibilities"

and "Storage" sections of this owner's manual.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 15.5

GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.25 GALLONS

AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR

b

OIL TYPE (API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 30 (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30 (below32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

(GAP: .040")

VALVE CLEARANCE:

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GROUND SPEED (MPH):

TIRE PRESSURE:

CHARGING SYSTEM:

INTAKE: .003 -.005"

EXHAUST:.005 - .007"

FORWARD: 0-5.5

REVERSE: 0-2.4

FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

9 AMPS @ 3600RPM

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT TORQUE: 27-35 FT, LSS.

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-cov-

ered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with aspark 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.

A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Centre/Department (See

REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY RULES ............................................................ 2

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 3

WARRANTY .................................................................. 4

ASSEMB LY .............................................................. 7-11

OPERATION ........................................................... 12-18

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ...................................... 19

MAINTENANCE ...................................................... 19-22

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ............................ 23-28

STORAGE ................................................................... 29

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................ 30-31

REPAIR'PARTS - TRACTOR ................................. 34-53

REPAIR PARTS - ENGINE .................................... 54-58

PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ................ BACK COVER

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LIMITED TWO (2) YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR (RIDING EQUIPMENT)

ForTwo (2) yearsfromdate of purchaseSears Canada,Inc. willrepairorreplaceat Sears optionfree ofcharge partswhichare

defectiveas a resultof materialorworkmanship.

FULL ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY ON BATrERY

For One (1) year from date of pumhase,if any battery includedwith this dding _quipment proves defectivein material or

workmanshipand our testingdeterminesthe batterywillnotholda charge,Searswillreplacethe batteryat nocharge.

COMMERCIAL OR RENTAL USE

Warrantyon RidingEquipmentusedfor commercialor rentalpurposesislimitedto ninety (90) days.

This Warranty does NOT cover:

1. Pre-dellvery set-up.

2. Tire replacement or repair caused by punctures from outside objects (such as nails, thoms, stumps, or glass).

3. Expendable Items which becomeworn during normal use, such as blades, spark plug, air cleaners and belts.

4. Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence, Including damaged lackshaft or mandrel end the

failure to operate and maintain the equipment accordingto the Instructions contained In.the Owner's Manual.

5. In Home service.

Warranty serviceis evailabioby returning the CraftsmanR_ing Equipment to the nearest Sears ServiceCentre/Departmentin

Canada. Thiswarrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductisin useIn Canada.

This warrantyis in additionto any statutorywarranty and does not exclude or limitlegal dghtsyou may have but shall run

concurrentlywithapplicable provirmiallegislation.Furthermore,someprovincesdo NOT e{!owlimitation on how longan impend

warrantywilllastso the abovelimitationsmaynotapplyto you.

SEARS CANADA, INC., TORONTO, ONTARIO MsB 2B8

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

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Parts Bag contents shown full slie

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(1) Large FlatWasher

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

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(1) Lockwasher_8

F---

ram"

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

(1) Locknut 5/16-18

(1) ShoulderBolt

5/16-18

(1) Knob -_

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(1) Washer I

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12

Gauge

I_ (2) Keps Nuts

1/4-20

(2) Hex Bolts _%

1/4-20 x 314

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nair

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(2) Hex Boff (8) Carriage Bolts

3/8 - 16 x 2-1/2 1/4 - 20 x 2

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(2) CardageBolts

_8 - 16 x 3/4

(4) Locknuts _8 - 16

@(2)FlatWashers 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

(8) FlangeNut 1/4 - 20

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Clevis Pin

op Retainer Spring

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CONTENTS OF HARDWARE PACK

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, , Parts packe d separately in.carton , ,

Mulcher Handle

FrontBagger

Tube

eTube

_/BaggerSupport

Bag_r

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Parts Bag Manual

PI

Steering

Boot

SteeringWheel

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Parts bag contents not shown full size

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Wheel <:_

Adapter (2) Keys

Slope Sheet

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Steering

Extension

Shaft

Steering t

Wheel

Insert

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ASSEMBLY

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Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unasSembled for shipping purposes.

To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor, all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use

the correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly easier. Standard

wrench sizes are listed.

(2) 9/16" wrenches (1) 3/8" socket with drive ratchet

(2) 7/16" wrenches Utility knife

(2) 1/2" wrenches Tire pressure gauge

When right and left hand is mentioned in this manual, it

means when you are in the operating position (seated

behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and parts cartons

from carton (See page 5&6).

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on allfour comers

of carton, and lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or cartons and

remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF SKID

A'FrACH STEERING WHEEL (See Fig. 1)

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steering shaft. Align

mounting holes in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: TIGHTEN BOLT AND NUT SECURELY TO

18-22 FT. LBS TORQUE.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab slots in dash and

push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so they are pointing

straight forward.

•Slidesteeringwheeladapterontosteering shaft exten-

sion.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars are horizontal

(left to right) and slide inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock washer, 318 hex

bolt and tighten securely,

•Snap steering wheel insert into center of steering

wheel.

•Remove protective materials from tractor hood and

grill.

IMPORTANT: CHECK FOR AND REMOVE ANY STAPLES

IN SKID THAT MAY PUNCTURE TIRES WHERE TRACTOR

IS TO ROLL OFF SKID.

F/INSERT

=_,,,_ - _. 3/8 HEX BOLT

_.._ 5/8 LOCK WASHER

(_ _ -- LARGE FLAT

"---- WASHER

STEERING _- \, ._, \\_

WHEEL , -_ _ J

STEERING

ADAPTER

FIG. 1

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Opera-

tion section, page 13, for location and func-

tion of controls)

•Press liftlever plunger and raise attachment liftlever to

,itshighest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake

pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheelingposition to

disengage transmission (See 90 TRANSPORT" in

the Operation section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge guard up against

tractor.

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ASSEMBLY

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HOWTO SET UPYOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY (See Figs. 2)

CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time, Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands, rings, etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

•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.

•Remove battery cover.

•Remove terminal protective caps and discard.

•First connect RED battery cable to positive (+) terminal

with hex bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to negative (-) termi-

nal with remaining hex bolt and keps nut. Tighten

securely.

•Replace battery cover.

Open battery cover for:

• Inspection for secure connections (to tighten hard-

ware).

•Inspection forcorrosi0n.

• Testing battery.

•Jumping (if required).

•Periodic charging.

INSTALL SEAT (SeeFig. 3)

Adjust s_at before tightening adjustment knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoulder bolt.

Tighten shoulder bolt securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat washer loosely.

Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.

•Slide seat untila comfortable positionis reached which

allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way

down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob securely.

'SEAT PAN SEAT

SHOULDER

BOLT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB

FIG. 3

- FLAT WASHER

BATrERY V

DISCARD

TERMINAL_

PROTEC_VE TU.

CAPS "I"

NUT

CABLE

(BLAC_

PosmvE CABLE

(RED)

FIG. 2

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ASSEMBLY

TO INSTALL BAGGER COMPONENTS TO

TRACTOR (See Figs. 4-7)

• Remove discharge chute from rear of tractor. Unhook

the two (2) straps and pull chute out and away from

tractor.

•Remove the two (2) 3/8 nuts and flat washers from the

bolts at the tractor back plate.

While holding the rear door open, install the two upper

support brackets through the back plate and to the

chassis, using the 3/8 x 3/4 carriage bolts and Iocknuts

supplied. Tighten securely.

Assemble as shown both upper support brackets to the

outside of the bagger support tube using the two 3/8 x

2-112 hex bolts, two each 13/32" I.D. flat washers and

3/8 Iocknuts from parts bag. Tighten securely.

DISCHARGE

FIG. 4

Using the nuts and flat washers removed from back

plate, installthe bagger supporttube to the back plate

as shown. Tighten securely.

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SUPPORT

TUBE

FLAT

WASHER

BOLT

FIG. 5

3/8 LOCK

3/8L

SUPPORT

BRACKET

13/32 FLAT

WASHER

3/8HEXBOLT

3/SCARRIAGE

BOLT hEAR

DOOR

FIG. 6

• Replace discharge chute into rear opening of tractor.

Secure the chute with the two hook straps.

NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge

chute only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the

tractor back plate. This will allow the discharge chute to

float with the mower deck when mowing on uneven terrain.

DISCHARGE

CHUTE

HOOK

BACKPLAIE

SLOT

FIG. 7

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ASSEMBLY

TO ASSEMBLE BAGGER

(See Figs.8 & 9)

NOTE: For ease of assembly, you may wish to obtain the

assistance of another person when putting the bagger

together.

•Assemble front and lower bagger tubes using four (4)

each 1/4 x 2" carriage bolts and lock nuts supplied.

Tighten securely.

FRONT LOWER

TUBE BAGGER

TUBE

1/4 X 2" 1/4 LOCK

CARRIAGE NUT

BOLTS

FIG. 8

•Slide front and lower bagger tube assembly into the

bagger assembly.

•Assemble front and upper bagger tubes using four (4)

each 1/4 x 2" carriage bolts and lock nuts supplied.

Tighten securely.

•Slip all the vinyl bindings over the bagger tubes.

•Slide the bagger dump handle through the hole in the

bagger top_ install the clevis pin and secure with

retainer spnng.

NOTE: For future use, the clevis pin may be removed in

order to use the handle toclear the chute inthe event it has

become clogged.

TUBE

TUBE

RETAINER

1_X2 _

CARRIAGE

BOLTS 1_ LOCK

NUT

FIG. 9

VINYL

BINDING

Loosen slightly the nuts securing the bagger pivot

brackets. Loosen only enough so the brackets keep

their position, but allow them to be moved. Move the

brackets the amount in the direction you wish the bag

assembly to move. Retigh{en the nuts securely.

Reinstall the bagger assembly and check the baggerto

fender fit. If necessary, repeat the procedure until

proper fit is attained.

TOP

SURFACES

• EVEN

SMM (114")- 9MM (3/8")

PIVOT

BRACKET

FIG. 10

TO ASSEMBLE AND INSTALL MULCHER

PLUG (See Fig. 11)

•Remove spring retainer and pin from handle.

•Insert plug into handle. Make sure that the letter"A' on

both the plug and handle are on the same side and that

they can both be seen from the top when laying on the

ground.

•Secure with pin and retainer spring provided. For

installation see "To Convert Mower" in Operation sec-

tion of this manual.

\ _ RETAINER

_SPRING

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BAGGER ADJUSTMENT (See Fig.10)

For proper bag function and appearance, it may be neces-

sary to adjust the bagger assembly. There should be 6ram

(1/4") -9ram (3/8")gap between the bagger top and fender

and the bagger top surface should be even with the top

surface of the fender. To adjust bagger position: 10

FIG. 11

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING, MULCHING OR

DISCHARGING

See "Operation" section of this manual.

ASSEMBLY

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/ CHECKLIST

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS (See Fig. 12)

Gauge wheels are properly adjusted when they are slightly

off the ground when mower is at the desired cutting height

inoperating position. Gauge wheels then keep the deck in

proper position to help prevent scalping in most terrain

conditions.

• Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on aflat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height (See "TO AD-

JUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT' in the Operation

section of this manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut position, gauge

wheels should be assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole with

shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and

tighten securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing gauge wheel in

same adjustment hole.

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY YOUR NEW

TRACTOR, WE WISH TO ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE

THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM

THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:

,/ All assembly instructions have been completed.

/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/ Batteryis properly prepared and charged. (Minimum

1 hour at 6 amps).

•/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.

/Alltires are propedy inflated. (For shipping purposes,

the tires were ovednflated at the factory).

,/ Be sure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/

front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

LOCKNUT /Check mower and drive belts. Be sure they are routed

o__ properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

3/8 WASHER /

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SHOULDER BOLT

Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure

and wires are properly clamped.

Before driving tractor, be sure freewheel control is in

drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY

EXTRA ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT

ITEMS:

FIG. 12

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for

shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important for

best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in =PRODUCT

SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

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Engine oil is at proper level.

Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline.

Become familiar with all controls - their location and

function. Operate them before you start the engine.

Be sure brake system is in safe operating condition.

It is Important to purge the transmission before operat-

ing your tractor for the firsttime. Follow proper starting

andtransmission purging instructions(See"TO START

ENGINE" and =PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housingshould be properly

leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL

BELTS

see the figures that are shown for replacing motion and

mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed

correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see

that the brake is properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

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OPERATION

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

BA'I-I'ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP "_

LIGHT L

FUEL CHOKE MOWERHEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKED MOWER LIFT

N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION A'N'ACHM ENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

PARKING BRAKE

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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OPERATION

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

Compare the illustrationswith your tractorto familiarize yourself withthe locations ofvarious controls and adjustments. Save

this manual for future reference.

IGNITION

SWITCH

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH

THROTTLE/CHOKE

LIGHT SWITCH

LIFT LEVER

PLUNGER

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH/BRAKE

PEDAL

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PARKING

E LEVER

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

KNOB MOTION

CONTROL

LEVER

FREEWHEEL

FIG. 13

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used for starting and

controlling engine speed.

CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL: Used for clutching and braking

the tractor and starting the engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust the mower

cutting height.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stopping the

engine.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and off.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages transmission for

pushing or slowly towing the tractor with the engine off.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH: Used to engage the

mower blades, or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release attachment lift

lever when changing its position.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and lower the

mower deck or other attachments mounted to your tractor.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER: Locks Clutch/Brake Pedal into

the brake position.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the speed and direc-

tion of tractor.

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OPERATION

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The operation of any tractor can result if=foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which

can result In severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while

operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a

wide vision safety mask over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig.14)

Your tractor isequipped 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. Your tractor is also equiped

with a system that will not allow mower to operate if the

bagger or optional rear discharge deflector is not installed

properly.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full =BRAKE" position

and hold.

•Place perking brake lever in"ENGAG ED" positionand

release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedalshoukf

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure parking brake

will hold tractor secure.

THROTrLE/

FIG.14

STOPPING (See Fig, 14)

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch switch

to "DISENGAGED" position,

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into

full =BRAKE" position..

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

ENGINE -

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to slow positionand

allowing engine to idle before stopping may cause engine

to "backfire".

•Turn ignition key to =OFF" position and remove key.

Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent

unauthorized use.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY

POSITION OTHER THAN "OFF" WILL CAUSE THE

BATTERY TO BE DISCHARGED, (DEAD).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing

idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility,

always stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.

LOU_SE CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leav-

ing the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 14)

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at lessthan full throttle reduces the

battery charging rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging and mower perfor-

mance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD (See

Fig. 14)

The directionand speedof movementis controlledbythe

motioncontrollever.

•Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Release parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER cu'rrlNG HEIGHT

(See Fig. 14)

The cuttingheight is controlled byturning the height adjust-

ment knob in desired direction.

,. Turn knob clockwise (F,i) to raise cutting height.

•Turn knob counterclockwise (P-_) to lower cutting

height.

The cuttingheight range is approximately 1-1/2" to 4". The

heights are measured from the ground tothe blade tip with

the engine not running. These heights are approximate

and may vary depending upon soil conditions, height of

grass and types of grass being mowed.

•The average lawn shoukf 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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OPERATION

TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 15)

Your tractor isequipped 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.

Your tractor is also equipped with asystem that will not

allow mower to operate if the bagger or optional rear

discharge deflector is not installed properly.

•Select desired height of cut.

• Lower mower with attachment lift control.

•Start mower blades by engaging attachment clutch

control.

NOTE: Vibration at mower startup is normal.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES -disengage attachment

clutch control.

I

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower I

without either the entire grass catcher, I

on mowers so equipped, or the rear

discharge deflector in place.

LIFT LEVER

"HIGHEST"

PosmoN

LOWEST

7/

ATTACHMENT

DISENGAGED"

POSITION

IMPORTANT: THE MOTION CONTROL LEVER DOES

NOT RETURN TO NEUTRAL (N) POSITION WHEN THE

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED.

•To restart movement, slowly release parking brake and

clutch/brake pedal.

• Slowly move motion control lever to slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT (See Figs. 13 and 16)

When pushing ortowing your tractor, be sure to disengage

transmission by placing freewheel control in freewheeling

position. Free wheel control is located under the seat.

•Raise attachment lift to highest position with attach-

ment lift control.

•Raise seat and pull freewheel control up and back into

the slot and release so it is held in the disengaged

position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH.

•TO reengage transmission, reverse above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting

your tractor on a truck or a trailer, be sure hood is closed

and secured to tractor. Use an appropriate means of tying

hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc.)."

FIG. 16

FIG. 15

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

I_, CAUTION: Donotdriveupordownhllls I

with slopes greater than 15° and do not

drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before starting up or down

hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle control lever to

slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push clutch/brake

pedal quickly to brake position and engage parking

brake.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N) position.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL (See Fig. 23)

•The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the

factory, already filled with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level ground.

•Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dipstick; wipe oil off.

Reinsert the dipstick into the tube and rest oil fill cap on

the tube. Do not thread the cap onto the tube. Remove

and read oil level. If necessary, add oil until "FULL"

mark on dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should change oil for

easier starting (See OIL VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Customer Responsibili-

ties section in this manual.

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OPERATION

ADD GASOLINE

• Fil! fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular unleaded

gasoline with a minimum of 87 octane. (Use of leaded

gasoline will increase carbon and lead oxide deposits

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with gasoline.

Purchase fuel in quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: WHEN OPERATING IN TEMPERA,TURES

BELOW 32°F(0°C), USE FRESH, CLEAN WINTER GRADE

GASOLINE TO HELP INSURE GOOD COLD WEATHER

STARTING.

WARNING: Experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or methanol) can

attract moisture which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emptied before stor-

age of 30 days or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See Storage Instruc-

tions for additional information. Never use engine or

carburetor cleaner products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 14)

When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine

has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move

fuel from the tank to the engine.

•Be sure freewheel control is in the transmission en-

gaged position.

•Sit on seat inoperating position, depress clutch/brake

pedal and set parking brake.

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

•Move attachment clutch to =DISENGAGED" position.

•Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and cold starting

procedures below.

•Insertkeyinto ignitionandtum keyclockwiseto "START"

positionand release key as soon as engine starts. Do

not run starter continuously for more than fifteen sec-

onds per minute. If the engine does not start after

several attempts, move throttle control to fast position,

wait a few minutes and try again. Ifengine stilldoes not

start, move the throttle control back to the choke

position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above)

•When engine starts, move the throttle controlto the fast

position.

•The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If

the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine

and allow it to warm up for one minute using the choke

as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50° F and below)

• When engine starts, allow engine to runwith the throttle

control in the choke position until the engine runs

roughly, then move throttle control to fast position. This

may require an engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depending on the tem-

perature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

• Before driving the unit in cold weather, the transmis-

sion should be warmed up as follows:

•-Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

• Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Release the parking brake and let the clutch/brake

slowly'return to operating position.

• Allow one minute for transmission to warm up.

This can be done during the engine warm up

period.

• The attachments can also be used during the engine

warm-up pedod after the transmission has been warmed

up.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet) or in cold

temperatures (below 32 F) the carburetor fuel mixture may

need to be adjusted for best engine performance. See "TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

I_CAUTION: Neverengageordisengage

freewheel lever while the engine is run-

ning.

To ensure proper operation and performance, it is recom-

mended that the transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time. This procedure will remove any

trapped air inside the transmission which may have devel-

oped dudng shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: SHOULD YOURTRANSMISSION REQUIRE

REMOVAL FOR SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT, IT

SHOULD BE PURGED AFTER REINSTALLATION

BEFORE OPERATING THE TRACTOR.

," Place tractor safely on level surface with engine off and

parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing freewheel control

in freewheeling position (See "TO TRANSPORT" in

this section of manual).

•Sitting inthe tractor seat start engine. After the engine

is running, move throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full forward position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be no movement of

drive wheels. The air isbeing removed from hydraulicdrive

system.

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I

OPERATION

• Move motioncontrol lever to neutral (N) position. Shut-

off engine and set parking brake.

• Engage transmission by placing freewheel control in

driving position (See "TO TRANSPORT" inthis section

of manual).

•Sittinginthetractor seat, start engine. Afterthe engine

is running, move throttle control to half (1/2) speed.

With motion control lever in neutral (N) position, slowly

disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever forward, after the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet, slowly move

motion control lever to reverse position. After the

tractor moves approximately five (5) feet retum the

motion control lever to the neutral (N) position. Repeat

this procedure with the motion control lever three (3)

times.

Your tractor is now purged and now ready for normal

operation.

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 trim-

ming.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be mowed twice to

reduce load and possible fire hazard from dded clip-

pings. Make first cut relatively high; the second to the

desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet grass will plug

mower and leave undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle when mowing to

assure better mowing performance and proper dis-

charge of material. Regulate ground speed by select-

ing a low enough gear to give the mower cutting

performance as well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select aground speed

that will suit the terrain and give best performance of

the attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: FOR BEST PERFORMANCE, KEEP

MOWER HOUSING FREE OF BUILT-UP GRASS AND

TRASH. CLEAN AFTER EACH USE,

The special mulching blade will recut the grass clip-

pings many times and reduce them in size so that as

they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass

and not be noticed. Also,. the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine (blade) speed

as this will provide the best recutting action of the

blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends

to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the early afternoon.

At this time the grass has dried and the newly cut area

will not be exposed to the direct sun.

• For best results, adjust the mower cutting height so that

the mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass

blades (See Fig. 17). For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass conditions may re-

quire that an area be mulched a second time to

completely hide the clippings. When doing a second

cut, mow across or perpendiclJlar to the first cut path.

• Change your cutting pattern from weekto week. Mow

north to south one weekthen change to east to west the

next week. This will help prevent matting and graining

of the lawn.

MAX 1/3

FIG. 17

17

OPERATION

MULCHER PLUG

TO DUMP BAGGER (See Fig.18)

Your tractor is equipped witha Dump Bag Alarm, To turn off

the alarm disengage the attachment clutch switch.

• Position tractor in location you wish to dump bagger.

• Place motion control lever in Neutral position and set

parking brake.

• Raise dump handle to its highest position. Pull handle

forward to raise bagger and dump clippings.

• To continue mowing, be sure bagger is down and in

proper operating position which will allow mower to

operate.

FIG. 19A

TO BAGGING

•Place deck into the high cut position.

•Remove the rear discharge deflector or mulching plug.

•Insert the discharge chute into the opening in the

backplate and onto the mower deck adaptor.

•Attachthe chuteto thetractor by hooking the two straps

to the flange of the chute.

NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge

chute only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the

tractor back plate. This will allow the discharge chute to

float with the mower deck when mowing on uneven terrain

(See Fig. 19B).

•Install bagger onto tractor.

CHUTE

HOOK

SLOT

FIG. 18

TO CONVERT MOWER

(Converting to mulching or rear discharging will require the

purchase of these accessories.)

TO MULCHING

•Place deck into the high cut position.

• Remove bagger or optional rear discharge deflector.

•Unhook the two (2) straps and remove discharge chute

•Insert plug and handle assembly through back plate

and onto the mower deck chute adaptor.

•Retain the plug assembly byconnecting the two straps

over the handle and hook into the holes provided (See

Fig. 19A).

•Replace bagger or optional rear discharge deflector to

allow mower to operate.

You are now ready to begin mulching.

FIG. 19B

TO REAR DISCHARGING (optional accessory)

• Place deck into the high cut position.

•Remove bagger and mulching plug (if installed).

•Depress rear door and install discharge chute through

opening in backplate and slide over deck adaptor.

•Attach the chute by hooking the two straps into the

holes in the flange of the chute.

NOTE: The strap hook must go through the discharge

chute only. Do not allow the hook to enter the slot in the

tractor back plate. This will allow the discharge chute to

float with the mower deck when mowing on uneven terrain

(See fig. 19B).

•Install the discharge deflector to the backplate by

screwing the four (4) wing screws into the threaded

inserts located in the back,plate.

18 " Tighten the wing screws securely.

MAINTENANCE

I

MA.NT NA.CESC. DU'E

AS COMPLETE ....

REGULAR SERVICE _,#'__._.._,_SERVICE DATES

W

Check Operator Presence and

T InterlockSystems

Check for LooseFasteners V' V'? I/'

A Sharpen/ReplaceMower Blades i4

TLubricationChart V'

0 Check Battery Level

RClean Batteryand Terminals 'V'

Check Transaxle Cooling V'

AdjustBlade Belt(s) Tension I/s'

AdjustMotionDrive Belt(s)Tension V's

Check Engine Oil Level _ll_

Change Engine Oil I_t.2.3 V'

E Clean Air Filter V'2

NClean AirScreen V'2

IG Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester V'

Replace Oil Filter(If equipped) 11_1.2

NClean Engine Cooling Fins ¥12

Replace Spark Plug V' V'

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge i/,

Replace Fuel Filter

1 - Change more often when operating under a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - If equipped with edJu_table system.

2 - SerVice more often when operating in dirty or dusty conditions.

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

4 - Replace blades more often when mowing Insandy soil.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on thistractor does notcover items that have

been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty, operator must main-

tain tractor as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to

properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual should be checked at least once each season.

Once a year you should replace the spark plug, clean

or replace air filter, and check blades and belts for

wear. A new spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your engine run better

and last longer.

6-Not required ifequipped with maIntenance-free battery.

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

Do not overUghten.

LUBRICATION CHART

® ®

(_ BEARING ZERK

BEFORE EACH USE

BEARING ZERK

•ENGINE (_

I

Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

• Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

• Check for loose fasteners.

(_) GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_) REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: DO NOT OIL OR GREASE THE PIVOT POINTS

WHICH HAVE SPECIAL NYLON BEARINGS. VISCOUS LUBRI-

CANTS WILL ATTRACT DUST AND DIRT THAT WILL SHORTEN

THE LIFE OF THE SELF-LUBRICATING BEARINGS, IF YOU

FEEL THEY MUST BE LUBRICATED, USE ONLY A DRY, POW-

DERED GRAPHITE TYPE LUBRICANT SPARINGLY,

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MAINTENANCE

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when performing any mainte-

nance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet stopping distance

at highspeed in highest gear, then brake must be adjusted.

(See 'qO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and Adjust-

ments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual).

Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi-

cals which can harm rubber.

Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp objects and

other hazards that may cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock systems are

working properly. If your tractor does not function as

described, repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the clutch/brake

pedal isfully depressed and attachement clutchcontrol

is in the disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any attempt by the opera-

tor 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.

•When the engine is running and the bagger or optional

deflector are not installed the mower should not oper-

ate.

BLADE CARE

IMPORTANT: The blades on your mower are notthe same

and must be installed on the correct side. It is suggested

that you work on one blade at a time to ensure proper

assembly of components.

VIEW FROM BOTTEM OF MOWER DECK

6 STAR PATTERN BLADE W/LEFT HAND

THREADED BOLT _,_

pI_1 i

i;I2!t_ I i i

I i t

Z____ It-, •

,.___, _......... ; ....

\ ........ /

;STAR PATTERN BLADE W/

RIGHT HAND THREADED BOLT

FIG. 20

5 STAR PATTERN BLADE (See Fig. 21A)

h

The center of this blade has a five (5) star pattem. The bolt

that attaches this blade has normal Right Hand threads

that loosens by turning (_) counter-clockwise and tightens

by turning (_,,)clockwise.

MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

FLAT

WASHER

• HEX BOLT \

RIGHT HAND

THREADED ._

LOCK

WASHER

CENTER

HOLE

5 STAR

PATTERN

FIG. 21A

6 STAR PATTERN BLADE (See Fig. 21B)

The center of this blade has a 6 star pattern. The bolt

attaching this blade has Left Hand threads that loosens by

turning (G) clockwise and tighten by turning (O) counter-

clockwise.

WASHER

REX.OL,\/'

LEFTHAND t )_

THRE_/

LOCK

WASHER

_.._RAtL|HG

DGE MANDREL

ASSEMBLY

_" "_6 STAR

_6STAR PATTERN

\\CENTER

0/HOLE

_.,--BLADE

FIG. 21B

For best results mower blades must be kept sharp.

Replace bent or damaged blades.

'BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest position to allow access to

blades.

•Removehexbolt, lockwasherandflatwashersecuring

blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with trailing edge up

towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly, center hole in

blade must align with star on mandrel assembly.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and flat washer in

exact order as shown.

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

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat treated

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MAINTENANCE

BA'n'ERY

Your tractor has abattery charging system which is suffi-

cient for normal use. However, periodic charging of the

battery with an automotive charger will extend its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean,

• Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep smallvent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on your tractor is

maintenance free. Do not attempt to open or remove caps

or covers. Adding or checking level of electrolyte is not

necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can cause

the battery to "leak" power.

• Remove battery cover.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first then RED bat-

tery cable and remove battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.

• Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAI-FERY" in the

Assembly section of this manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for detedoration and wear after 100 hoursof

operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not

adjustable. Replace belts if they begin to slip from wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The fan and cooling fins of transmission should be kept

clean to assure proper cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmission while engine is

running or while the transmission is hot.

• Inspect coolingfan to be sure fan blades are intact and

clean.

• Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clippings and other

materials. To prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed air or high pressure sprayer to clean

cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

i i

will result in increased oil consumption when used above

32°F. Checkyour engine oil level more frequentlyto avoid

possible er_gine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of operation or at least

once a year if the tractor is not used for 25 hours inone year.

Check the crankcase oil level before starting the engine

and after each eight (8) hours of operation. Tighten oi! fill

cap/dipstick securely each tim eyou check the oil level.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

*30" -20" 40' O" _0" 30'

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATEO BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

FIG. 22

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL (See Fig. 23)

Determine temperature range expected before oil change.

All oil must meet API service classification SF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful not to allow dirt

to enter the engine when ct_anging oil.

•Remove drain plug.

•After oil has drained completely, replace oil drain plug

and tighten securely.

•Refill engine with oil through oilfill dipstick tube. Pour

slowly. Do not overfill. For approximate capacity see

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section ofthismanual.

•Use gauge on oil fillcap/dipstick forchecking level. Be

sure dipstick cap is tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

OIL FILL

CAP/DIPSTICK

OIL DRAIN

PLUG

The transaxle was sealed at the factory and fluid mainte-

nance is not required for the life of the transaxle. Should

the transaxle ever leak or require servicing, contact your

nearest authedzed service center/deparfment.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated with API service

classification SF, SG, or SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity

grade according to your expected operating temperature.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils (5W30, 10W30 etc.)

improve starting in cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

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_G. 23

AIR FILTER (See Fig. 24)

Your engine will not run properly using a dirty air filter.

Clean the foam pre-cleaner after every 25 hours of opera-

tion or every season. Service paper cartridge every 100

hours of operation or every season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty conditions.

•Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner oft cartridge.

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

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MAINTENANCE

i

SCREWS

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean, absorbent

cloth and squeeze to remove excess oil.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-cleaner.

•Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

•Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Remove cartridge nut.

•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent debris from

entering carburetor. Clean base carefully to prevent

debris from entering carburetor.

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently onflat surface. If very

dirty or damaged, replace cartridge.

• Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner, cover and secure

with knob(s).

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.

COVER--

KNOB

_'CARTRIDGE

COVEB_ "_ / NUT

FOAM

PRE-CLEANER

PAPER

CARTRIDGE

FIG. 24

CLEAN AIR SCREEN (See Fig. 25)

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.

ENGINE COOLING FINS (See Fig, 25)

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine cooling fins to

prevent engine damage from overheating.

•Remove screws from blower housing and !iff housing

and dipstick tube assembly off engine.

•Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of dirt.

•Use compressed air or stiff bdstle brush to thoroughly

clean engine cooling fins.

•To reassemble, reverse above procedure.

BLOWER HOUSING

SCREWS

DIPSTICK TUBE

ASSEMBLY

ENGINE COOLING FINS _

FIG. 25

PLUG

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and spark arrester (if

equipped) as it could create a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing

season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes

first. Spark plug type and gap setting is shown in "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER (See Fig. 26)

The fuel filter should be replaced once each season. Iffuel

filter becomes clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carburetor,

replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug fuel line

sections.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel line with arrow

pointing towards carburetor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and clamps are

properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gasoline.

FIG. 26

CLEANING

• Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc. of ell 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 to clean your

tractor unless the electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out. Water in engine

can result in a shortened engine life.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking bral_e.

Place motlon control lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

•Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

•Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug and place wlre where it cannot come in contact with

plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER (See Fig. 27)

Mower will be easierto remove from the rightsideof tractor.

•Place attachment clutch switch in =DISENGAGED"

position.

• Move attachment liftlever forward to lower mower to its

lowest position.

•Roll belt off electric clutch pulley.

•Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis bracket by

removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear deck brackets

by removing retainer springs.

•Disconnect trent links from deck by removing retainer

springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension arms. Slide mower

out from under tractor.

IMPORTANT: IF AN ATTACHMENT OTHER THAN THE

MOWER DECK IS TO BE MOUNTED ON THE TRACTOR,

REMOVE THE FRONT LINKS.

TO INSTALL MOWER (See Fig. 27)

Be sure tractor is on level surface and mower suspension

arms are raised with attachment lift control, Engage park-

ing brake.

•Slide mower under tractor with discharge peening to

the rear of the tractor,

RETAINER

SPRING

IMPORTANT: Check belt for proper routing in all mower

pulley grooves.

•Install belt into electric clutch pulley groove.

•Install left front link into the left hand front mower

bracket (retain with single loop retainer springs as

shown).

• Slide rightside of mower back and install rightfront link

into righthand front mower bracket (retain with single

loop retainer springs).

•Place the suspension arms on mower pins, if neces-

sary, rock and raise front of mower to align mowr pins

with the holes in suspension arms. Retain with double

loop retainer sping, loop down as shown.

•Connect anti-sway bar to chassis bracket under left

footrest and retain with double loop retainer spring.

Raise deck to highest position.

ELECTRIC

SUSPEN_ON CLUTCH

ARMS PULLEY

' FRONT LINKS

RETAINER

SPRING

RETAINER

SPRINGS

ANTISWAY

BAR

FIG. 27

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 30 and 31)

IMPORT/_NT: DECK MUST BE LEVEL SIDE-TO-SIDE. IF

THE FOLLOWING FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT IS

NECESSARY, BE SURE TO ADJUST BOTH FRONT LINKS

EQUALLY SO MOWER WILL STAY LEVEL SIDE-TO-

SIDE.

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 underinflated, you will not properly adjust

your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT (See Figs. 28 and 29)

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower, measure height

from bottom edge of mower to ground. Distance"A" on

both sides of mower should be the same or within 114"

of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjustment on one

side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift link adjustment

nut on that side.

NOTE: Eech full turn of adjustment nut will change mower

height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

BoTroM EDGE BOTTOM EDGE

OF MOWER TO OF MOWER TO

GROUND GROUND

FIG. 28

SUSPENSION

ARM

MFTLINK

ADJUSTMENT NUT

FIG. 29

To obtain the best cutting results, the mower housing

should be adjusted so that the front is approximately 1/8" to

1/2" lower than the rear when the mower is in its highest

position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor. Measure dis-

tance "D" directly infront and behind the mandrel at bottom

edge _f mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjustments, checkthat

both front links are equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

• If links.are not equal in length, adjust one link to same

length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E" on both front

links an equal number of turns.

•When distance "D" is 118" to 1/2" lower at front than

rear, tighten nuts "F" against trunnion on both front

links.

•To raise front of mower, oosen nut "F" fromtrunnion on

both front links. Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

rear, tighten nut "F" against trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

\MANDREL

FIG. 30

BOTH FRONT LINKS MUST BE EQUAL IN LENGTH

,4_EJt

LINKS TRUNNION

24 FIG. 31

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 32)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower from tractor (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual).

•Remove screws from RH mandrel cover and remove

cover.

•Remove screws from LH mandrel cover and remove

cover.

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and idler pulleys.

• Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Install new belt in reverse order of removal. See belt

routing decal located on right mandrel cover.

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves and inside all belt

guides.

• Install install left and right mandrel covers and tighten

securely. Make sure belt is in mandrel pulley cover.

• Install mower (see =Toinstall mower" in this section of

this manual).

LH MANDREL COVER

BELT

PULLEY

RH MANDREL

COVER

MANDREL PULLEY

FIG. 32

TO ADJUST BRAKE (See Fig. 33)

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable brake system

which is mounted on the side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6)feet stopping distance

at highspeed in highestgear, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake operating arm and

nut "A" on brake rod.

If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen jam nut and

turn nut "A" until distance becomes 1-9/16". Retighten

jam nut against nut "A".

Road test tractor for proper stopping distance as stated

above. Readjust if necessary. If stopping distance is

still greater than six (6) feet in highest gear, further

maintenance is necessary. Contact your nearest au-

thorized service center/department.

WITH PARKING BRAKE "ENGAGED"

NUT"A"

ARM

DO NOT TOUCH THIS NUT. IF FURTHER

BRAKE ADJUSTMENT IS NECESSARY

CONTACT YOUR NEAREST AUTHORIZED

SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT

FIG. 33

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

(See Fig. 34)

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake.

For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on

bottom side of left footrest,

•Remove mower (See'q-O REMOVE MOWER" in this

section of this manual.)

• Disconnect clutch wire harness.

• Remove clutch Iocator.

•Remove belt from stationary idler and clutching idler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor. Carefully remove

belt upwards from transmission input pulley and over

cooling fan blades.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and remove downwards

from around electric clutch.

•Install new belt by reversing above procedure.

CLUTCH WIRE

HARNESS

STATIONARY

IDLER

f_LUTCHING

IDLER

25 FIG. 34

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT(See Fig. 35)

The motioncontrol lever has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should not be necessary.

•Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the rightrear wheel,

and lightly tighten.

•Start engine and move motioncontrollever untiltractor

does not move forward or backward.

• Hold motion control lever in that position and turn

engine off.

While holding motion control lever in place, loosen the

adjustment bolt.

•Move motion control lever to the neutral (N) (lock gate)

position.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed to get to adjust-

ment bolt, move mower deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the tractor still creeps

forward or backward while motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

•Loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move the motion control lever 1/4 to 1/2 inch in the

direction it is trying to creep.

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

•Start engine and test.

•If tractor stillcreeps, repeat above steps until satisfied.

LEVER

NEUTRAL

LOCK GATE

FIG. 35

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Should your transmission require removal for service or

replacement, it should be purged after reinstallation and

before operating the tractor; See "PURGE TRANSMIS-

SION" in the Operation section of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right)

when wheels are positioned straightforward, remove steer-

ing wheel and reassemble per instructions inthe Assembly

section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN ADJUSTMENT

Frontwheel toe-in is required for proper steering operation.

Toe-in was set at the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. If parts in the front axle or steering mechanism

have been replaced or damaged, check toe-in and adjust

if necessary.

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TO CHECK TOE-IN (See Fig. 36) -

•Position front wheels straight ahead.

•Measure distance between wheels at front and rear of

tires (dimensions "A" and =B").

•Front dimension "A" should be 1/8" to 1/4" less than

rear dimension "B".

TO ADJUST TOE-IN (See Figs. 36 and 37) -

•Loosen jam nuts at adjustment sleeves on tie rod.

•Adjusttieroduntildimension"A"isl/8"tol/4"lessthan

dimension "B".

•"l'ightenjam nuts securely.

B

FRONT OF TRACTOR

A

FIG. 36

_- -- ADJUSTMENT SLEEVES

.... "_\JAMN_ '_ "

• ..v

FIG. 37

FRONT WHEEL CAMBER

The front wheel camber is not adjustable on your tractor. If

damage has occurred to affect the front wheel camber,

contact your nearest authorized service center/depart-

ment.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

(See Fig. 38)

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to

allow wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key

- Do not lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub

and axle. Insert squareKey.

• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in

axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent flat tires due to

slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local

parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and

corrosion.

WASHERS

RETAINING

SQUARE KEY_- "_

(REAR WHEEL_

ONL_

FIG. 38

POSITIVE TERMINAL

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BA'i-FERY

(See Fig.39)

I& AUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener- I

ate explosive gases, Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from bat-

teries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be

recharged. If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12

VOLT NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM. THE OTHER

VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A12 VOLT NEGATIVE

GROUNDED SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR

BATTERY TO START OTHER VEHICLES.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE

(+) terminal of each battery, taking care not to short

against chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the NEGA-

TIVE (-) terminal of fully charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK cable to good

CHASSIS GROUND, away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and then from the fully

charged battery.

•RED cable last from both battedes.

FIG. 39

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the

grill.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely

back into the hole in the backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run

poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electdcal wiring diagram in Repair

Parts section of this manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 15 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The

fuse holder is located behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL (See Fig. 40)

•Raise hood.

•, Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Standinfrontoftractor. Grasphoodatsides, tilttoward

engine and liftoff of tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

ENHOOIEADLIGHT

ECTOR

FIG. 4O

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SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to the engine giving

ENGINE a richer fuel/air mixture.

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the emission con-

trol devices and systems, which are being done at the

customers expense, may be performed by any non-read

engine repair establishment or individual. Warranty repairs

must be performed by an authorized engine manufacturer's

service outlet.

TO ADJUST THRO'n'LE CONTROL CABLE

(See Fig. 41)

The throttle control has been preset at the factory and

adjustment should notbe necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable. If adjustment is

necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle control lever

from slow to choke position. Slowly move lever from

choke to fast position.

•Checkthat holes'A" ingovernor control lever and hole

in governor plate line-up. If holes =A" are not aligned,

loosen clamp screw and move throttle cable until holes

are aligned. Tighten clamp screw securely.

GOVERNOR

CONTROLLEVER GOVERNOR

CONTROLPLATE

\

HOLES"A" CLAMP THROTTLE

SCREW CABLE

FIG. 41

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR (See Fig; 42)

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is low emission. It is

equipped with an idle fuel adjusting needle with a limiter

cap, which allows some adjustment within the limits al-

lowed by the cap. Do not attempt to remove the limitercap.

The ,miter cap cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

The carburetor has been preset at the factory a_ndadjust-

ment should not be necessary. However, minor adjust-

ment may be required tocompensate fordifferences infuel,

temperature, altitude or load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning idle mixture valve in (clockwise) de-

creases the supply of fuel to the engine giving a leaner fuel/

air mixture. Turning the idle mixture valve out (counter-

IMPORTANT: DAMAGE TO THE NEEDLE VALVE AND

THE SEAT IN CARBURETOR MAY RESULT IF SCREW IS

TURNED IN TOO TIGHT.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

• Air cleaner assembly must be assembled to the carbu-

retor when making carburetor adjustments.

•Be sure the throttle control cable is adjusted properly

(see above).

FINAL SEI-]ING -

•Start engine and allow to warm for five minutes. Make

final adjustments with engine running and shift/motion

control lever,in neutral (N) position.

•Move throttle control leverto slow position. With finger,

rotate and holdthrottle lever against idle speed screw.

Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

•While still holding throttle lever against idle speed

screw, turn idle mixture valve full travel clockwise then

counterclockwise until engine runs rough. Turn valve

to apoint midway between those two positions. Re-

lease throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever f[om slow to fast position. If

engine hesitates or dies, turn idle mixture valve out

(counterclockwise) 118turn. Repeat test and continue

to adjust, if necessary, until engine accelerates

smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do not adjust -

damage may result.

IMPORTANT: NEVER TAMPER WITH THE ENGINE

GOVERNOR, WHICH IS FACTORY SET FOR PROPER

ENGINE SPEED. OVERSPEEDING THE ENGINE ABOVE

THE FACTORY HIGH SPEED SETTING CAN BE

DANGEROUS. IF YOU THINK THE ENGINE-GOVERNED

HIGH SPEED NEEDS ADJUSTING, CONTACT YOUR

NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER/

DEPARTMENT, WHICH HAS PROPER EQUIPMENT AND

EXPERIENCE TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY

ADJUSTMENTS.

IDLE SPEED THROTTLE

I

FIG, 42

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STORAGE

ENGINE

Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of

the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor 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 thor-

oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a

clean, dry area.

•Clean entiretractor (See"CLEANING" inthe Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary (See belt re-

placement instructions inthe Service and Adjustments

section of this manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are securely

fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage

and wear. Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand

lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage, battery may require

recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power leakage dudng

long periods of storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in the Cus-

tomer Responsibilities 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.

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM

DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUEL

SYSTEM PARTS SUCH AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FILTER,

FUEL HOSE, OR TANK DURING STORAGE. ALSO,

EXPERIENCE INDICATES THAT ALCOHOL BLENDED

FUELS (CALLED GASOHOL OR USING ETHANOL OR

METHANOL) CAN ATTRACT MOISTURE WHICH LEADS

TO SEPARATION AND FORMATION OF ACIDS DURING

STORAGE. ACIDIC GAS CAN DAMAGE THE FUEL

SYSTEM OF AN ENGINE WHILE IN STORAGE.

• Drain the fueltank.

•Start the engine and let it run until the fuel lines and

carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner products in the

fuel tank or permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in

minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor-

age. Add stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio found on stabilizer

container. Run engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach the carburetor. Do

not drain the gas tank and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace with clean engine

oil. (See "ENGINE" in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug hole(s) into

cylinder(s).

•Turn ignitionkeyto"START" positionfor afew seconds

to distribute oil.

•Replace with new Spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if your can starts to rust.

Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will cause problems.

•it 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.

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PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

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Engine will not turn over

Engine clicks but will not

start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

CAUSE

1. Out offuel.

2. Enginenot'CHOKED" propedy.

3. Engineflooded.

4. Bad sparkplug.

5. Dirtyair filter.

6. Dirtyfuelfilter.

7. Water infuel.

8. Looseordamagedwidng.

9. Carburetoroutof adjustment.

10. Enginevalvesoutof adjustment.

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1. Dirtyair filter.

2. Bad sparkplug.

3. Weak ordead battery.

4. Dirtyfueltilter.

5, Stale ordirtyfuel.

6. Loose ordamagedwidng.

7. Carburetoroutof adjustment.

8. Enginevalvesoutof adjustment.

1. Clutch/brakepedal notdepressed,

2. Attachmentclutchis engaged.

3. Weak or dead battery.

4. E_ownfuse.

5. Corrodedbattery terminals.

6. Looseordamagedwidng.

7. Faultyignitionswitch.

8. Faultysolenoidor starter.

9. Faultyoperatorpresenceswitch(as},

1. Weak or dead battery.

2. Corrodedbatterytorminals.

3. Looseordamagedwidng,

4. Faultysolenoidorstarter.

1, Cuttingtoomuchgress_oofast.

2. ThrottleIn=CHOKE"position.

3. Build-upof grass,leavesand trashundermower.

4, Dirtyair filter.

5. Lowoillevel/dirtyoil.

6. Faultysparkplug.

7. Dirty fuel filter.

8, Stole or dirtyfuel.

9. Water infuel.

10. Spark plug wire loose.

1t. Dirty engine air screen/fins.

12. Dirty/clogged muffler.

13. Loose or damaged widng.

14. Carburetor out of adjustment.

15. Engine valvesoutof adjustment.

1. Wom, bent or loose blade.

2. Bent blade mandrel.

3. Loose/damaged part(s).

CORRECTION

1,

2.

3.

4.

5..

6.

7.

8.

9,

10.

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1.

2.

3.

4,

5,

6.

7,

8.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6,

7.

8.

9.

1.

2.

3,

4,

1.

2.

3,

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

11,

12.

13.

14.

15,

1.

2.

3.

Fillfuel tank.

See "TO START ENGINE" inOperationsection.

WaRseveralminutes before attempfingto start.

Replacesparkplug.

Clean/replaceairfilter.

Replacefuel filter.

Drainfuel tank andcarburetor,refill tankwith fresh

gasolineand replacefuel filter.

Checkallwidng.

See "ToAdjustCarburetor'in ServiceAdjustments

section.

Contact an authorizedsewice centar/depertment.

Clean/replaceairfilter.

Replacesparkplug.

Rechargeor replacebattery.

Replacefuel filter.

Drainfuel tank and refillwithfresh gasoline.

Checkallwiring.

See "ToAdjustCarburetor'in ServiceAdjustments

section.

Contactan authorizedservicecentar/depertment,

DepressclutcWbrakepedal.

Disengageattachmentclutch.

Rechargeor replacebattery.

Replacefuse,

Cleanbatteryterminals.

Checkallwidng.

Check/replaceignitionswitch.

Check/replacesolenoidor starter.

Contact an authorized servicecenter/department.

Rechargeorreplacebattery.

Cleanbatteryterminals.

Checkall widng.

ChecWreplacasolenoidorstarter.

Set in=HigherCut" position/reducespeed.

Adjustthrottlecontrol.

Clean undersideof mower housing.

Cleanireplacaairfilter.

Checkoillevel/changeoil.

Cleanandregap orchasge sparkplug.

Replacefuel filter.

Drainfuel tank and refillwith fresh gasoline.

Drainfuel tankand carburetor, refilltankwith fresh

gasolineand replacefuel filter.

Connectand tightensparkplugwire,

Cleanengineairscreen/fins.

Clean/replacemuffler.

Checkallwidng,

See "To AdjustCarburetor'inService Adjustments

section.

Contactan authorized servicecenterldepartmont.

Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

Replace blade mandrel.

Tighten loose part(s). Replace damaged parts.

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TROUBLESHOOTING POINTS

PROBLEM

Engine continues to run

when operator leaves sea

with attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut- uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

Headlight(s) not working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF'!

Mower will not operate

CAUSE

1. Faulty operator-safety presence control system.

1. Worn, bent orloose blade.

2. Mowerdeck notlevel,

3. Buildupof grass, leaves,and trashundermower.

4, Bentblademandrel.

5. Cloggedmowerdeckvent holesfrombuildupof

grass,leaves, and trasharoundmandrels.

1. Obstruction inclutchmechanism.

2. Wom/darr_ged mowerdrivebelt.

3, Frozanidlerpulley.

4. Fmze_nblade mandrel.

1. Enginespeedtooslow.

2. Travel speedtoo fast.

3. Wet grass.

4. Mowerdecknot level.

5. Low/uneventire airpressure.

6. Worn,bentor looseblade.

7. Buildupof grass,leavasand trashundermower.

8. Mowerddve beltworn.

9. Bladesimproperlyinstalled,

10. Improperbladasused.

11. Cloggedmowerdeckventholes from buildupof

grass,leaves, andtrash aroundmandrels.

1. Sw_tchis =OFF'.

2. Bulb(s)bumedout.

3. Faultylightswitch.

4. Looseor damagedwiring.

5. Blownfuse.

1. Badbatterycall(s).

2. Poorcableconnections.

3. Faultyregulator(if soequipped).

4. Faultyaltemator.

1. Freewheel control in =disengaged" position.

2. Motion ddve belt wom. damaged, or bmkan.

3. Air trapped in transmission during shipment

or servicing.

1, Enginethrottlecontrolnotset at "SLOW"

positionfor 30 secondsbeforestoppingengine.

1. Bagger or optional rear discharge deflector

is not installed correctly.

CORRECTION

1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized service center/

department.

1. Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.

2. Level mower deck.

3. Clean undemide of mower housing.

4. Replace blade mandrel

5. Clean around mandrels to open vent holes.

1. Remove obstruction.

2. Replace mower ddve belt.

3. Replace idler pulley.

4. Replace blade mandrel.

1. Placethrottlecontrol in=FAST"position.

2. Shiftto slowerspeed.

3. Allowgrassto dry beforemowing.

4. Level mower deck.

5. Checktires for properair pressure.

6. Replace/sharpanblade. Tighten bladebolt.

7_ Clean undersideof mower housing.

8. Replace mowerddve belt.

9. Reinstallbladessharpedge down.

i10. Replace withbladeslistedinthismanual.

11. Clean aroundmandrelsto open ventholes.

1. Turnswitch=ON".

2. Replacebulb(s).

3. Checklreplacelightswitch.

4. Check,wiringandconnections.

5. Replacefuse.

1. Replace battery.

2. Check/cleanall connections.

3. Replace regulator.

4. Replace alternator.

1. Place freewheel control in =engaged" position.

2. Replace motion ddve belt.

3. Purge transmission.

1. Movethrottle controlto =SLOW"positionand allow

to idle for30 secondsbeforestoppingengine.

1. Check bagger or optional rear discharge deflector

for proper installation.

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SCHEMATIC

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AMM ERF--6111111°

(OPTIONAL) BATFERY SOLENOID

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WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

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TWIN CYL, ENGINES)

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28 VOLTS AC • 3600 RPM (REGULATOR DISCONNECTEO)

BLACK

HEADLIGHTS /-

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POSmON ClRCUff NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

OFFON C+F,B+E,A+DC+G,B+H CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

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ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144925

2 74760412

16 153664

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 166182

22 4152J

24 4799J

25 165987

26 166180

27 73510400

28 127725

29 160784

30 140301

31 124211X

32 141226

33 109310X

40 166158

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

48 140844

50 154963

51 140405

52 141940

58 165943

59 166299

65 17211008

66 17490608

70 166668

80 146685

81 109748X

Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp

Bolt Hex Hd 1/4-20unc X 3/4

Switch Interlock

Washer I_ock 1/4

Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Uric

Harness Asm Light.W/4152J

Bulb Light #1156

Cable Starter 6 Ga 11" Red

Cable Battery CRD 56" Red

Fuse 15 Amp_

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uric

Cable Ground

Switch Plunger OP Olive

Switch Ign

Nut Ignition

Cover Switch Ignition

Key Ign

Hamess Ign

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

Cover Terminal Red

Solenoid

Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Adapter Ammeter Rectangular

Switch PTO 3PDT Red Delta

Ring Retainer PTO

Protection Wire Loop

Buzzer CRD

Switch FBI CRD

Screw Sifts #10-16 x 1/2

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Harness Eng

Harness Clutch Evx

Relay Asm.

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

1 inch =25.4 ram,

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165480

2 165606

317490612

4 19131216

5155272

6 155923

8 126471X

9 147631X010

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 155936

14 17490608

15 74180512

16 73510500

17 144983X558

18 126938X

24 74780616

25 19131312

2_ STD541437

28 145198X558

29 155217X599

30 165713X558

31 165156

33 145244X558

34 145243X558

35 72110606

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

Chassis Stamping 57 74780412

Drawbar, CRD 102 2751R

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt 140 158418

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga 145 156524

Bumper Hood/Dash 162 165672

Saddle Flat Lt Fender Shift 163. 165673

Clip insulator 13/32 Mtg Hole 164 165605

Dash Slkscr PIm E N/A N/HM E/Sy 165 165742X428

Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1 167 165779 •

Panel Dash Lh 168 72050412

Clip Tinnerman Grill P/L 169 123976X

Panel Dash Rh 170 165607

Screw Thdrol 3/6-16 x 1/2 171 74520640

Screw Mach Trhd 5/16-18 172 19132016

Uncx 3/4 173 73510600

Nut Keps 5/16-18 Unc 174 165939

Hood Pnt 175 166212

Bumper Hood 176 128600

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8°16 Unc x 1 Gr 5 177 132796

Washer 13/32 X 13/16 X 12 Ga 178 76020312

Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 3/8-16 Unc 179 165942

Grille 180 74760516

Lens 181 73680500

Fender Auto CRD 162 138200

Bracket Support Fender 183 19131316

Footrest Pnt Lh 184 166139

Footrest Pnt Rh 185 165940

Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 x 3/4 186 160793

Screw Thdrol 6/16-18 x 1/2 TYT 187 2029J

Bracket, Asm. Pivot, L.H,, Mower 188 19061216

Rear 189 10071000

Bracket, Asm. Pivot, R.H., Mower 190 71161010

Rear 192 17490624

Nut Lock w/insert 1/4-20 193 17720410

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga 194 17060612

Bracket Gdlle Pickoff LH 198 168937

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8 - - 5479J

Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

Bolt Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x .75

Clip Line Fuel 13/32 Mtg Hole

Bracket, Front Suspension

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

Bracket Exten Chassis Lh

Bracket Exten Chassis Rh

Support Battery CRD

Cover Battery CRD Lt Black

Support Asm Backplate Wldmnt

Bolt Rdhd Sht NK 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

Nut lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Cover Backplate Plastic Black

Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 2-1/2

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga

Nut Keps Hex 3/6-16 Uric

Bracket Switch FBI CRD

Guard Door Rear CRD

Pin Hinge Pivot

Spring Bagger Top Lh Black

Pin Cotter 3/32 x 3/4 Cad

Rod Pivot FBI CRD

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 1

Nut Crownlock 5/16-18

Washer .385 x .625 x 11 Ga

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga

Bracket Actuator Bagger CRD

Tube Lever Swch FBI CRD 2-1/16

Latch Asm Mulch/Bagger

Nut Weld .327/.304 #10-24

Washer #10

Washer Lock #10

Screw Truss Hd Phil 10-24 x 5/8

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

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8

Screw 3/8-16 x .75

Nut Push

Plug Button

NOTE: AUcomponent dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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DRIVE

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DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 ......

3143995

8165619

9167162

10 STD561210

14 10040400

16 STD541431

18 STD523710

19 STD541437

20 150280

21 130564

22 165688

23 154978

24 STD541273

25 106888X

26 STD551037

27 STD561210

28 145204

_ 124236X

130807

32 STD523107

33 72140506

34 165496

35 120183X

36 STD551062

37 STD571810

38 165936

39 STD523727

40 4470J

42 19131312

47 127783

48 154407

49 123205X

50 STD523715

51 STD541437

52 STD541431

53 105710X

55 105709X

56 STD523712

57 165632

61 17490612

62 8883R

63 145868

65 STD551143

66 154778

71 140158

73 156347

74 121199X

75 121749X

76 STD581075

77 123583X

78 121748X

81 165585

Transaxle (See Breakdown)

Hydro Gear Model 331-0650

Pulley, Transaxle

Rod Shift Fender Adjust

Clutch Elect Evx 801b

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD

Washer Lock Hvy Helical

Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Uric P

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

Nut Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc

Bolt, Hex 7/16-20 x 4-1/4

Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13

Rod, Brake Hydro

Bracket Asm Clutch Mtg Evx

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16

Spring, Brake Rod

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

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD.

Rod, Parking Brake

Cap, Parking Brake

Bracket, Transaxle

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 unc x 3/4

Shaft, Foot Pedal

Bearing, Nylon

Washer 21/32 x 1 x 16 Ga

Pin, Roll

Pulley, Flat

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 2 3/4

Spacer, Split

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove

Bellcrank Assembly

Retainer, Belt

Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-16 x 1 1/2

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC

Link, Clutch

Spring, Return, Clutch

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1-1/4

V-Belt, Ground Drive

Screw Thdrol. 3/8-16 x 3/4 Ty. TT

Cover, Pedal

Pulley, Engine

Washer

Keeper Belt Engine

Strap Torque Lh Hydro

Strap Torque Rh Hydro

Spacer, Split

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

E-Ring

Key, Square

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

Shaft Asm. Cross

82 123782X

83 19171216

84 165629

94 140462

95 165935

9_ STD624003

100 19111216

102 141322

103 STD541350

104 140156

105 71070516

145 74490540

146 74490536

147 74490524

150 165850

151 19133210

153 74760516

156 166002

157 153236

158 165589

159 165494

160 19292016

161 72140406

162 73680400

163 74780416

164 19091010

165 165623

166 166880

167 165588

168 165492

169 165580

171 17490608

172 165587

173 165934

174 10090400

175 165931

176 19070816

177 165932

178 165933

179 120958X

180 165630

181 165797

182 165634

183 165626

184 17490644

185 165541

186 165614

167 17490620

186 110436X

Spring Torsion

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

Link Transaxle

Fan, Hydro 7"

Rod Bypass CRD

Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Washer BelivJlle .501D x 1.50D

Nut, Hex, Jam Toplock 1/2-20 UNF

Arm, Control Hydro

Screw Cap Hex 5/16 x 18 x 1

Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 Gr.5

Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 x 2-1/4

Bolt Hex FIghd 5/16-18 x 1-1/2

Bushing Bellcrank

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 UNC x 1

Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1.125

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 U_c - 2A

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tapered Flange Shft Lt

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr. 5

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

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

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bracket Support Shift CRD

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Cross Shf. StltJ

CRD

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Shaft Asm Shifter Frt CRD

Bracket Hydro Bypass CRD

Washer Lock 1/4

Spring Bypass CRD

Washer 7/32 x 1/2 x 16 Ga

Keeper Flat Idler

Keeper Belt Idler

Washer Sintered

Pulley Flat Idler

Bracket Idler Ground Drive CRD

Keeper Belt 2.5"OD V-Idler CRD

Pulley V-Idler 2.50"OD CRD

Scr Hexwsh Thdrol 3/8-16 x 2-3/4

Link shift CRD Hydro 0650

Hub Tapered Round CRD

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Bushing Snap Split BIk

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 137094

3157479

4 157478

5 6266H

6121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

10 154432

11 STD551137

13 167118

15 73901000

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

25 154406

27 136874

29 17490612

32 137347

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133808

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 73800500

54 74780520

62 167902

63 74780616

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

74 109850X

75 109851X

76 137156

77 73700600

78 73360600

79 19132012

80 74950612

Whee_ Steering

Axle Front Casting Machined

Spindle Asm LH

Spindle Asm RH

Bearing Race Thrust Harden

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

Washer 27/32 X 1-1/4 X 16 Ga

Ring Klip #t5304-75

Link Drag Extended Cast

Washer Lock HWHlcl Spr 3/8

Bearing Axle STLT/GT

Nut Lock Flange 5/8-11 Unc

Shaft Asm Strg

Washer Thrust 515x 750x 033

Support Shaft

Screw Hex Wshhd Torx

_haff ._m Pitfman

Bracket Steering

Gear Sector

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt

Rod Asm Tie Ball J Adj

Bushing Strg

Screw

Insert Cap Strg Wh

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Ga

Lock nut

Adaptor Wheel Strg

Boot Steering

Washer 25/32 X 1 1/4 X 16 Ga

Extention Steering Non-Adjust

Cap Spindle Fr Top BIk

Fitting Grease

Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 3/16-18 Unc

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

Kit, Steering Assembly Svc

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

Spacer Axle

Bearing Arm Pittman

Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3/4

Axle, Brace

Joint Asm Ball Rh

Joint Asm Ball Lh

Rod Tie Ball J Adj

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-24 Unf Lh

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-24 Unf

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

Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x3/4

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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145006

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155925

166369

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121248X

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Seat

Bracket Pivot Seat 8 720

Clip Push-In

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 X 1 Ty-tt

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga.

Pan Seat

Knob Seat Adj. Wingnut

Bracket Mounting Switch

Bushing Snap BIk Ny150 Id

14 72050412 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20x1-1/2

15 134300 Spacer Split 28x .96 Zinc

16 121250X Spring Cprsn

17 123976X Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

21 153236 Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc

22 STD541431 Nut Hex LockW/Ins 5/16-18

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

25 127018X Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All component dimensions given

1 inch = 25.4 mm in U.S. inches

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24

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18 10

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

2 165388

3 163200

4 163202

5 168322

7 168864

9 163204

10 149517

11 107339X

12 101892X

14 163250

17 156993

Decal Hp Engine 18 137259

Decal Hood Rh 19 166962

Decal Hood Lh 20 166960

Decal Fender Automatic 21 166286

Decal Belt Schematic 36" Sears 22 169312

Decal Craftsman 23 168952

Decal Bat Dan/Poi E/Fr 24 157140

Decal Mower Cut Finger -- 138311

Decal Brake/Clutch FJFr -- 157199

Decal Dash Pnl B&S 15.5 Turbo -- 168558

Decal Saddle Oper Inst Hydro E/F -- 168559

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DESCRIPTION

Decal Warning Multi Language

Decal Console Hydro CRD White

Decal Bypass Fender CRD

Decal Deck Sch 92 CRD

Decal Replacement Parts

Decal Bagger/Discharge CRD

Decal Fender Danger EiF Lt

Decal Lift Handle

Pad Footrest

Manual Owners (English)

Manual Owners (French)

WHEELS & TIRES

2_5,8 4,10

7

11

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NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

5106732X427

6278H

7 9040H

8 106108X427

9 138468

10 7152J

11 104757X

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Cap Value Tire

Stem Value

Tire F Ts 15 X6 0 - 6Service

Tube Inner Front #35060

Rim Asm 6"front White Service

Fitting Grease

Bearing Flange

Rim Asm 8"rear White Service

Tire R Ts 20 x 8-8 Service

Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

Cap Axle BIk 1 50 × 1 00

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY PART

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1 162157

217720410

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4 137352

13 165291

14 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 159880

29 137180

31 109202X

32 158990

33 123487X

35 17490512

37 137040

38 .......

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 10040500

72 71070512

78 17490620

81 128861

Control, Throttle/'Choke

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5/8

Engine (See Breakdown) B&S 28U707-1175-E1

Muffler, Exhaust

Muffler Gasket

Nipple, Pipe

Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT

Washer, Lock Ext tooth 3/8

Shield, Browning/Debris Guard

Arrester, Spark

Tank, Fuel

Cap Gauge, Fuel

Clamp, Hose BIk

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Line, Fuel

Plug, Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20 x 3/4

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Screw Hex Hd Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4

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

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460

2159471

3105767X

4 STD581062

5 19211621

6 120183X

7 125631X

8 122365X

11 165829

12 165831

13 STD624008

15 127218

16 73350800

17 130171

18 73680800

19 139868

20 163552

23 110807X

24 19131016

25 2876H

26 STD560907

27 126971X

28 73350600

29 138057

30 150233

31 140302

32 73540600

36 155097

37 123935X

38 17490512

40 19112410

41 123934X

49 145212

50 110452X

Wire Asm Ir_er W/Plunger

Shaft Asm Lift

Pin Groove

E Ring #5133-62 .

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 21 Ga.

Bearing Nylon BIk .629 ID

Grip Handle Fluted

Button, Plunger

Link Lift Lh CRD

Link Lift Rh CRD

Retainer Spring

Link Front

Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Uric

Trunnion BIk Zinc

Nut Crownlock 1/2-13 Unc

Arm Suspension Rear

Spring Retainer

Nut Special

Washer 13/32 X 5/8 X 16 Ga

Spring

Pin Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

Rod Adjust Lift

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Knob Infinite 3/8-16 Unc Black

Trunnion Infinite Height

Bearing Pvt. Lift Spherical

Nut Lock 3/8-24

Pointer Height Indicator

Plug Hole

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Washer 11/32 x 1-1/2

Scale Ind Height BIk

Nut Hex Flange Lock

Nut Push Phos & Oil

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

1 inch =25.4 mm '

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MOWER DECK

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165552

272140506

3 165569

4165558

54939M

6 165557

8 850857

9 10030600

10 140296

11 165560

12 129895

13 137645

14 128774

15 110485X

16 165561

17 72140610

18 72110608

19 132827

20 165484

21 73680500

22 165243

23 165446

24 165242

25 165244

26 165237

27 165568

28 165567

30 157722

31 129963

Housing Asm. Weldment 32 153531

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 33 137266

Bracket Asm. S-Bar Chass 92 CRD 34 165239

Bracket Bar Sway Deck 92 CRD 35 165238

Retainer Spring 36 "146763

Bar Sway 92 CRD 37 19131316

Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr8 Patched 40 73680600,

Washer Lock Hvy 3/8 Unplated 44 165724

Washer Hard Blade Mower vented 45 165556

Blade 3-1 Lh 92 CRD 46 137729

Bearing Ball #6204 (Mandrel) 55 !65"445

Shaft Asm. W/Lower Bearing 56 122052X

Housing Mandrel Vented (Machd) 61 165945

Bearing Ball Mandrel 68 165555

Blade 3-1 Rh 92 CRD 69 165482

Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 84 156085

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 1 Gr5 116 137644

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Thd Form 117 133957

Bolt 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr8 Ptch Lhthd 118 73930600

NutCrown Lock5/16-18 119 19121414

Bracket Idler Sprt RR 92 CRD 124 72110612

Bracket Idler Sprt RF 92 CRD 128 153390

Bracket Suspension LF 92 CRD 130 72110506

Bracket Suspension RF 92 CRD 131 165661

Brace Support Susp Frt CRD 130794

Bracket Asm. Susp RR 92 CRD 165579

Bracket Asm. Susp LR 92 CRD

Screw Thd Rolling Washer Head

Washer Spacer Mower Vented -- 165578

NOTE: All component dimensions given

1inch = 25.4 mm

Mandrel Pulleys36 &46

Nut Fig Top Lock Cntr B 9/16

Bracket Gauge Wheel Lf 92 CRD

Bracket Gauge Wheel Rf 92 CRD

Pulley Idler V-Groove Dim 4,25

Washer 11/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 Unc

Cover Mandrel Lh 92 CRD

Cover Mandrel Rh 92 CRD

Screw Thd Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8

Arm Idler 92 CRD

Spacer Retainer PM Mower

Spring Tension Belt

Hex-Belt 92 Mower 105AA

Shaft Asm W/Lwr Brg Rh Thd CRD

Keeper Belt Idler

Bolt Shoulder

Wheel Gage Wide

Nut Centerlock 3/8-16 Unc

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Ga.

Bolt Carr Sh 3/8-16 x 1-1/2 Gr5

Washer Felt

Bolt Rdhdsqnk 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4

Chute Bagger CRD 92cm

Mandrel Asm Service

Mandrel Asm CRD Lh Threads

SVC

Deck Mower Complete

i_ U.S. inches

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BAGGER

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1165249

272140416

3 123976X

4 165693

5 74981024

6 74981032

7 73401000

8 165715X558

9 72140418

10 165716

11 165719

12 165735

13 72110606

14 74520640

15 4939M

16 73900600

17 7214O5O6

18 19112016

19 73800500

20 165736

21 169113

22 165781

23 165782

24 165783

25 165784

26 165785

27 165786

28 165787

29 165839

30 72140410

31 4497H

32 126875X

33 165571

34 165570

35 165572

Tube Handle Bagger CRD

Bolt Carriage 1/4-20 x 2.0 Gr.5

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr. 5 Zinc

Handle Grab Plastiq Black

Screw Pan Head #10-24 x 1.50 BIk

Screw Pan Hd

Nut Wiz Lock Hex Serr/Hd 10-24

Cover Bagger: Plastic CRD

Boit Carriage 1/4-20 x 2,25d x Gr.5

Support AsmWldmnt Bagger CRD

Bracket Support Upper Bag CRD

Bracket Pivot Bagger Lh CRD

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

Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 2-1/2 Gr.5

Retainer Spring

Nut Lock Fig 3/8-16 Unc

Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 5/16 -18 Unc x 3/4

Washer 11/32 x 1.25 x 16 Ga.

Nut Lock Hex W/Ins 5/16-18 Uric PI

Bracket Pivot Bagger RH CRD

Bag Asm CRD

Bracket Side Bagger CRD

Tube Upper Bagger CRD

Tube Pivot Bagger CRD

Tube Front Bagger CRD

Tube Lower Bagger CRD

Grommet Extruded Cut1/8

Grip Handle Black

Plate Stop Bagger handle CRD

Bolt Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/4 Gr.5

Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad

Rivet Rd Hd Drilled 3/8 Dia

Plug Mulcher

Handle Mulcher

Pin Mulcher

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 944,609150

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - MODEL NUMBER 331-0650

58

23

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27

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136

137

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TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 944.609150

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -MODEL NUMBER 331-0650

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 142930 RmHousing, Lower 43 142884

2 169049 Assembly, Upper Housing 44 150829

52 142991

3142932 Sea_ - Lip 53 142961

4 142928 Ring- Wire Retaining 56 .142963

5 142933 Ring- Retaining

6 142934 Bearing- Shaft Ball 57 150797

58 142964

7142935 Bearing - C_ad_e

8 150771 Bearing- Thrust 30x52x13 59 142965

62 142966

9 142937 Swashplate - Variable

13 169050 Block -Cylinder Ass'y 63 142967

64 142920

14 149939 Arm- Trunnion 68 142969

15 142940 Seal- Lip 69 161134

17 142941 Guide- Slot 83 169053

18 150772 Shaft -Motor 85 150806

19 150773 Bearing - Thrust 42x68x16 88 142973

23 142944 Block - Cylinder (Motor) 89 142974

24 142945 Seal - Lip 10x25x7 90 142975

25 142946 Actuator -Bypass 91 169054

26 169051 Centersection Ass'y 92 142977

27 142948 Seal - Lip 26x42x8 93 142978

28 142949 Ring- Retaining 96 169055

29 142950 Washer- 26x35xl 97 169056

30 150787 By.pass Plate

34 142951 Oil Filter Element 111 169057

119 142980

35 142952 Arm - Bypass 134 142885

36 142953 Ring- Retaining 135 142886

37 169052 Arm- Brake 136 169058

38 142955 Pin-Actuating 137 161175

39 150777 Bolt - 5/16-18xl-3/4 139 150775

40 150778 Nut - Hex Lock 5/16-24 Unjc

41 142958 Brake Rotor/Stator Kit 140 150776

Washer - 7/16x7/8x0.060

Differential Ass'y

Washer - 3/4xl .SxO.13

Seal -0.75xl .25x0.250

Shaft - Input

Bolt - 3/8-24x2.5

Bolt- 1/4-20xl ,38

Pin - 0.50dx 0.43 Idx0.750

Arm - Control

Puck - Dampener

Set Screw

Spring

5/16-24 Stud

Jack Shaft/Pinion Gear

Jack Shaft

Capserew 6mx20 Lg

Washer 7/16xl xO.6

Sleeve Bearing

Seal - Lip0.75x1.00x0.158

Spring - Block

Washer - Block Thrust

Bushing - Vent

Vent

Vent

Spacer

Castle Nut -5/16-24

Cotter Pin

Extension Spring

Screw - 10-32xl/2

Compression Spring

Nut - Hex 5/16-18

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

1inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 944,609150

BRIGGS ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1175-E1

REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

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BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1175-E1

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LMTICARBURETOR

PART NUMBER 142

LOCATIONS

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THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE-A-MATIC

AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS

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BRIGGS ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1175-E1

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 944.609150

BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1175-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 496412

2 399265

3391O86

4 494238

5691165

7273280

8 495735

9 27803

16 94621

12 271916

271997

271996

13 94728

15 94239

16 495162

20 291675

23 693556

24 222698

25 499284

499288

499292

499296

26 495854

495852

495851

495855

27 263129

28 498319

498320

29 494504

495490

32 94695

32A 94648

33 495856

34 495857

35 262811

35 262811

37 224502

40 224641

43 490815

45 262411

46 496884

48 496050

50 690193

51 273650

54 95160

73 494439

74 94832

75 224061

78 93705

87 491323

93 281346

94 498030

95 94098

Cylinder Assembly 98 495800

Bushing/Seal Kit 104 231789

,k Seal-Oil 105 231855

Sump-Engine 106 231854

Head-Cylinder 108 224558

-A-+Gasket-Cylinder Head 108A 224540

Breather Assembly 117. 232118

Gasket-Breather 121 690191

Screw (Breather Assembly) 125 499153

Gasket-Crankcase (.015" Thick, Std.) 127 -- ----.

_r Gasket-Crankcase (.005" Thick) 130 224539

_t Gasket-Crankcase (.009" Thick) 131 494379

Screw (Cylinder Head) 133 494381

Plug-Oil Drain 137 281165

Crankshaft 141 495097

,h Seal-Oil 141A 495931

Flywheel (Includes Steel Pinion Gear) 142 232117

Key-Flywhee_ 146 94196

Piston Assembly (Std.) 165 693148

Piston Assembly (.010 =O.S.) 167 281051

Piston Assembly (.020. O.S.) 176 281106

Piston Assembly (.030 O.S.) 186 493496

Ring Set, Piston (Std.) 187 298049

Ring Set (.010 =O.S.) 188 94098

Ring Set (.020 'O.S.) 192 492160

Ring Set (.030 "O.S.) 202 262767

Lock-Piston Pin 209 260695

Pin-Piston (Std.) 216 262766

Pin Assemb_-Piston (.005" O.S.) 222 495611

Rod-Connecting (Std.) 227 493935

Rod-Connecting (.020 U.S.) 231 94620

Screw (Connecting Rod)(1-7/8") 232 262785

Screw (Connecting Rod)(1-5/8") 238 262836

Valve- Exhaust 240 394358

Valve, Intake 258 95167

Spdng, Intake Valve 265 221535

Spring, Exhaust Valve 267 93496

Guard-Flywheel 268 65616

Retainer, Valve

Governor-Oil Slinger 269 26633

Tappet, Valve 270 63426

Cam Gear 271 290568

ShodBIock 276 281164

Manifold, Intake 287 94903

,tr•4, Gasket-intake 304 496280

Screw (Intake Manifold) 305 94786

Screen-Rotating ° 306 224696

_/crew (Rotating Screen) 307 94930

asher(Flywheel)

Screw (Flywheel Guard)

Seal,Governor Shaft

• Bushing-Throttle Shaft

Kit-Idle Adjustment

• Screw (Throttle Valve)

Kit-IdleSpeed

•Pin-FloatHinge

•Valve-FloatNeedle

•Seat-Inlet

Valve-Choke(LMT 155)

Valve-Choke(LMT 154)

•Jet, Main

CarburetorOverhaulKit

Carburetor

• Plug-Welch (Sold in KitOnly)

Valve-Throttle

Throttle Shaft Kit

Float-Carburetor

O4, Gasket-Float Bowl

Choke Shaft Kit (LMT 156)

Choke Shaft Kit (LMT 154)

• Nozzle-Carburetor

Key-Timing

Nut (Ring Gear)

Seal-Air Cleaner Stud

"_-O-Ring Seal (Air Cleaner Base)

Connector-Hose

Line-Fuel(Cutto RequiredLength)

Screw(Choke Valve)

Adjuster, RockerArm

Link-MechanicalGovernor

Spring,Governor

Link-Choke

Bracket,Control

Lever-Governor

Screw (Control Bracket)

Spring-Link

Cap, Valve

Filter-Fuel

Screw (EngineSump)

Clamp-Casing

Screw (Casing Clamp)

Casing-ControlWire (Cutto Required

Length)

Wire-Control(Cut to RequiredLength)

Nut (ControlWire Casing)

Lever-Control

O41,SealingWasher

Screw (Oil FillTube)

Housing-Blower

Screw(BlowerHousing)

Shield,Cylinder

Screw(CylinderShield)

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

High Speed: 3000-3200

-h- Included in Gasket Set, Ref Number 358.

• Included in Carburetor Kit, Ref Number 121.

Included in Carburetor Gasket Set. REI Number 977.

+ Included in Value Overhaul Kit, Ref Number 1033.

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 944.609150

BRIGGS ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1175-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

309 693551 Motor-Starter(For Steel Ring Gear 758 692423 Counterweight

Only) 759 230787 Pin-Counterweight

310 94003 Boll (Starter Motor) 761 94593 Screw ICounterweight)

311 497608 Brush Set 783 693713 Gear-Pinion

333 495859 Armature, Magneto 789 497708 Hamess, Wiring

334 94731 Screw (Magneto Armature) 797 6931.67 Nut (Brush Retainer)

337 491055 Spark Plug 801 497626 Cap-Drive

358 691580 Engine Overhaul Gasket Set 802 497607 Cap-End

363 19203 Flywheel Puller 803 497604 .Housing-Starter

365 690227 Stud (Carburetor) 810 231828 Extension Crankshaft

383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 813 393514 Clamp

404 94742 Washer (Governor Crank) 830 94555 Stud-Rocker Arm

423 692129 Screw (Air Cleaner Base) 847 496415 Dipstick/Tube Assembly

445 496894 FUter-AirCleanerCartddge 851 224110 Terminal-Cable

467 493903 Knob-Air Cleaner 868 499236 4+ Seal- Valve

474 392595 Alternator 875 495862 Base, Air Cleaner

493 222934 Bracket-Mounting 877 393537 Wire-Altemetor

501 491546 Regulator 914 94863 Screw (Rocker Cover)

503 806000 Strap-Starter 934 94627 Screw (Fan Retainer)

505 231978 Nut (Govemor Lever) 947 497672 Solenoid-Fuel "

510 693699 Drive, Starter 967 272403 Filter-Pre Cleaner

513 398003 Clutch-Drive 968 281361 Cover, Air Cleaner

523 495230 Dipstick 975 495933 Bowl-Float

524 281370 _Seal-Fill Tube 977 690192 Carburetor Gasket Set

525 496113 Tube-Oil Fill 987 281166 •Seal-Throttle Shaft

526 94137 Screw (Regulator) 996 690678 Shield-Carburetor

544 497603 Armature-Starter 1005 281400 Fan-Flywheel

552 491986 Bushing-Governor Crank 1006 224413 Retainer-Fan

562 92613 Bolt (Governor Lever) 1019 496758 Label Kit

579 92278 Nut (Starter Cable) 1022 272475 ,A-+Gasket-Rocker Cover

601 93053 Clamp-Hose 1023 224552 Cover-Rocker

607 94620 Screw (Air Cleaner Base) 1026 494432 Rod-Push (Intake)

614 93306 Pin-Cotter 1026A 495136 Rod-Push (Exhaust)

616 495157 Crank-Governor 1029 224554 Arm-Rocker

617 693138 4+ O-Ring Seal (intake Manifold) 1033 691581 Valve Overhaul Kit

634 494453 •Seal & Spring Assembly (LMT 155) 1034 495248 Guide-Push Rod

634A 494455 •Seal & Spring Assembly (LMT 154) 1036 499364 Emissions Label

635 280872 Boot, Spark Plug 1051 263080 Ring-Retaining

646 224546 Brace-Air Cleaner 1058 273683 Owner's Manual

654 94010 Nut (Carburetor) 1081 270920 _O-Ring Seal

668 805402 Spacer 1090 497605 Retainer-Brush

692 262715 Spring-Detent 1091 281364 Cap-Limiter

695 693109 Screw (Ring Gear) 1119 93621 Screw(Allernator)

697 94773 Screw (Drive Cap) ---- 311707-0026,E1 Replacement Engine

711 94704 Screw (Carburetor Shield)

718 230192 Pin-Locating ' RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

726 Gear Ring (Steel-Serviced By Ref. No. High Speed: 3000-3200

23 Only)

727 490324 Cover, Starter Drive

729 281390 Clip, Wire "klncluded in Gasket Set, Ref Number 358.

729A 691224 Clip, Wire • Included in Carburetor Kit, Ref Number 121.

732 94903 Screw (Starter Drive Cover) .Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Ref Number 977.

733 94673 Screw ICrankshaft Extension) + Included in Value Overhaul Kit, Ref Number 1033.

741 262932 Gear-T=ming

757 213998 Link-Counterweight NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

'_T _ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15° MAX.

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

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

SEARS

OWNER'S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

944.609150

HOW TO ORDER

REPAIR PARTS

CRAFTSMAN+

15.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

36" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Each tractor has its own model number. Each engine has its own model

number.

The model number for your tractor will be found on the model plate

located under the seat.

The model number for your engine will be found on the blower housing of

the engine.

All parts listed herein may be ordered from any Sears Canada, Inc. Ser-

vice Centre/Department and most Retail Stores.

WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING

INFORMATION:

•PRODUCT -TRACTOR

• MODEL NUMBER -944.609150

• ENGINE MODEL NUMBER -28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1175-E1

•PART NUMBER

• PART DESCRIPTION

Your Sears merchandise has added value when you consider Sears has

service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians.., profes-

sional technicians specifically trained to insure that we meet our pledge to

you, we service what we sell.

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JUST CALL ONE OF THE FOLLOWING NUMBERS TO PLACE YOUR

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