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Owner's Manual

(RAFTtMAN"

13.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

38" MOWER

5 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270430

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety

Rules and Instructions before

operating this equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears.comlcraftsman

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 17

Maintenance ....................................... 17

Service and Adjustments.................... 21

Troubleshooting ................................. 28

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

in the owner's manual.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

vary from state to state.

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

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all in-

structions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as

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

picked up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge di-

rection and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without ei-

ther the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

•Slow down before tuming.

•Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and re-

2 move keys before dismounting.

• Tum off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•Do not operate the machine while un-

der the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near

or crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or un-

loading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are amajor factor related to loss-

of-control and tipever accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you can-

not back up the slope or if you feel un-

easy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-

even terrain could overtum the ma-

chine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose alow gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

•Do nottum on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the ma-

chine and the mowing activity. Neveras-

sume that children will remain where you

last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if chil-

dren enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be sedously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the ma-

chine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heat-

er.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

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area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairs

withthe enginerunning.

• Grasscatchercomponentsaresubject

to wear,damage,and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or al-

low objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently. Ad-

just and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and •

behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere •

with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another •

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if chil-

dren enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind •

and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),

not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-

even terrain could overturn the ma-

chine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

white on the slope.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

Do not tum on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, tum slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

_k, Look for this symbol to point out im-

portant safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

/k CAUTION: In order to prevent acci-

dental starting when setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs al-

ways disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

OIL'TYPE

(API-SF/SG/SH):

Z)ILCAPACITY:

;PARK PLUG:

_AP: .030")

CALVE

3LEARANCE:

1.25 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

SAE 30(ABOVE 32°F

SAE 5W-30

(Below 32°F)

3.0 PINTS

CHAMPION

RJ19LM

INTAKE: .005"-.007"

EXHAUST:.009"-.0t 1"

3ROUND SPEED FORWARD:

[MPH): 1ST 1.0

2ND 2.2

3RD 3.2

4TH 4.4

5TH 5.0

REVERSE: 1.4

TIRE FRONT: 14 PSI

PRESSURE: REAR: 12 PSI

CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA: 190

CASE SIZE:U1R

3LADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS

FORQUE:

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is

available on this product. Contact your

nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSlBIUTIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and =Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless the

engine's exhaust system is equipped with

a spark arrester meeting applicable local

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

is used, it should be maintained in

effective working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department (See

REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependabil-

ity and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

5

Parts Bag contents shown full size

(1) Large Flat Washer

(2) Sheet

Metal

Screws

#10-16 x 1/2

(1)Locknut

3/8-24

(1) Knob ©

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge (1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

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Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

F-7

Video

Cassette Steering

Wheel

Manual Steering

Boot Parts Bag

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

Slope Sheet

(2) Keys

Steering

Bushing

Steering

Wheel

Insert,

Steering Wheel

, , Adapter

= i

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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. Review the video cassette before

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 5/16"wrench (1) Pliers

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

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

f_ I_Steering Wheel

insert

((J .J lJI 3/8-24Locknut

I(_---Large Fiat Washer

Sheet

") _Metal

Sc,ew

/_"_ _ Steering

"_Bushing

Steering Wheel_ Tabs

Steering Wheel /

Adapter

Steering

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

Steering Shaft

(Assembly

Position)

• Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts boxes from shipping carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Remove mower and packing mated-

als.

•Check for any additional loose parts

or boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLUNG TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

•Slide the steedng bushing over the

steedng shaft.

•Raise steedng shaft forward until

screw holes in dash line up with

steering bushing. Install two (2) sheet

metal screws and tighten securely.

•Position steering boot over steedng

shaft.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

•Slide steedng wheel adapter onto

upper steering shaft.

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

onto adapter.

Steedng ......... .,'

(Shipping Position) ........ J

Slot

•Assemble large flat washer and 3/8-24

Iocknut and tighten securely.

•Snap steedng wheel insert into center

of steedng wheel.

•Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT:Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TI:_,C'FOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift seat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one

hour at 6-10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in

Maintenance section of this manual for

charging instructions),

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Battery Box Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat

pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and fiat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutcWbrake pedal all the way down.

•Get oft seat without moving its

adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Shoulder Seat Pan

Flat Washer

Adjustment

Knob

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position,

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmission

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in the Opera-

tion section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

WARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is

clear of other people and obiects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

•Sit on seat in operating position.

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal anq

slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parkin!

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that

follow.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade driv_

belts in the Service and AdjOstments

section ofthis 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 Adiustment.'

section of this manual.

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

4CHECKLIST •

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.

4Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6

amps).

/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovednflated at the factory).

/Be sure mower deck is properly

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

best cutting results. (Tires must be

propedy inflated for leveling).

/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USEYOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

/Engine oil is at proper level.

/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

10

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

Leam and understand their meaning.

r- A

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT !

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

(SEE SAFETY RULESSECTION)

FREE WHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonly)

11

KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment Ignition Switch

Clutch Lever

Throttle/Choke

Plunger

Attachment

LiftLever

Pedal Adjustment

Indicator

Brake Lever

\

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

Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER -Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor,

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER - Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH -Used for starting

and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER -Used to

release attachment lift lever when

changing its position,

LIGHT SWITCH -Turns the headlights on

and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER -Locks

clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL -Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

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

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

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

=BRAKE" position and hold.

•Place parking brake lever in =EN-

GAGED" position and release pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in "BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold

tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch Lever

Throttle/Choke

Pedal

Position

Brake

"Engaged"

Position

Lever

Position Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE-

•To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

•Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE -

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

=backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthodzec

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.

_ILCAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging

and mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND

BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement i._

controlled by the gearshift lever.

•Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

•Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement,

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complet(

stop before shifting or changing gears,

Failure to do so will shorten the useful

lifeof your transaxle.

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TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

•Grasp lift lever.

•Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

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

measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height

of grass and types of grass being

mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-112 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment

clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachment lift

control.

•Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES. disen-

_gage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

Attachment Clutch Lever "Engaged"

Position

Lever High

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hillswith slopes greater than 15°and do

not drive across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

•Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachment lift to highest

position with attachment lift control.

•When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on 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.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

A'n'ACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

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

dangerous. "13rescan lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

Position

Position

Guard

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ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

de_its and reduce valve life). Do

not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase

fuel in quantities that can be used

within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-

ness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use

fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to

help insure good cold weather starting.

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 storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions

for additional information. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may

occur.

_CAUTION: Fillto bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not ovedill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already titled

with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If neces-

sary, 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

ResponsibiUties section of this

manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel

from the tank to the engine.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Move attachment clutch to =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move throttle control to fast position

•Pull choke control out for a cold

engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to =START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for

more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke control

in, wait a few minutes and try again. If

engine still does not start, pull the

choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

•When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for a few seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly.

•The attachments and ground ddve 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.

15

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

below)

•When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to

push the choke control in small steps

allowing the engine to accept small

changes in speed and load, until the

choke contro/is fully in. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for afew seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly. This may require an engine

warm-up period from several seconds

to severa/minutes, depending on the

temperature.

•The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32

F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need

to be adjusted for best engine perfor-

mance. See _TO ADJUST CARBURE-

TOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

MOWING TIPS

• Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

•Mower should be propedy leveled for

best mowing performance. See TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by

tuming to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making left hand turns until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried

clippings. Make first cut relatively

high; the second to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge ot

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give

the mower cutting performance as well

as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..,_._e_

Fi,,,.o. s ""

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems

RCheck for L_ose Fasteners _1_7 I_

A SharperVReplace Mower Blades _4

TLubrication Chart I_

0Check Battery Level

RClean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling Ikf

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension I_s

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s Tension _#/s

Check Engine Oil Level i _

Change Engine Oil I_,s

E Clean Air Filter

NClean Air Screen

iG Inspe_ Muffler/Spark Attester

Replace O a FiRe="(If equipped) I_.=

NClean Engine Cooling Fins _2

Replace Spark Plug II_

ReplaCe Air Filtel" Paper Cadddge V_2

Replace Fuel Filter

I - Change more often whefl opiating trade5 a heavy load or in high ambient temperatures. 5 - ff equipped with ad_ustllb]e sy_em.

2-Service _often when operating in dtr(y of dusty cooditions, 6 - Not requited if equipped with mxinterm nce- fnim bRnety.

3-If equipped with oil filler, change oil eve(y 50 hours, 7 -Tighl_ front axle pivot bolt to 35 fl.-Ibs, maximum.

4 - Replace blades rnore o;_n when mowing tn sandy soil Oo not overtighten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not (D Spindle--

cover items that have been subjected to Zen_ F;"

operator abuse or negligence. To ,

receive full value from the warranty, :._.-

operator must maintain tractor as

instructed in this manual. (DFront Wheel.-.

Some adjustments will need to be made Bearing ,'W

periodically to propedy maintain your Zerk f

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual o

should be checked at least once each i

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 SECTION

longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICA_ONCHART

(_3ENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

_)REFER TO MAINTENANCE "ENGINE"

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

17 sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or

insect control chemicals which can

harm rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachement clutch control is in

the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer secudng blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem-

bly, center hole in blade must align with

star on mandrel assembly.

•Reassemble hex belt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade belt is Grade 8 heat

treated. Mandrel Assembly

Trailing Edge Up /

Blade Center D

_£--Hex Bolt (Grade:

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade -but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a

file or on a grinding wheel. Do not

attempt to sharpen while on the

mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need

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

cone balancer. (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions

supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain

in a horizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

18 Center Hole

BATI'ERY

Your tractor has a battery charging

system which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend

its life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of

electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to =leak"

power.

•Open battery box door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption

when used above 32°F. Check your

engine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running

low on oil

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

(8) hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/

dipstick securely each time you check

the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

•Remove drain plug.

•After oil has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten

securely.

•Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at =FULL" line on

dipstick.

/("

Oil FillCap/

Dipstick

_, Oil Drain Plug

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating.

•Remove screws from blower housing

and lift housing and dipstick tube

assembly off engine.

•Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry

of dirt.

• Use compressed air or stiff bristle

brush to thoroughly clean engine

cooling fins.

•To reassemble, reverse above

procedure.

Screws Blower Housing Screws

Assembly

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface. If very dirtyor damaged,

replace cartridge.

•Reinstall cartddge, nut, prscleaner,

cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-

tion of the cartridge. Do not oilcartridge.

Do not use prassudzed air to clean or

dry cartridge.

Cover Knob

_Cover

Foam _Cartridge

Pre-Cleaner _ut

! _'_-Paper

artridge

Base

Plug

Engine Cooling Fins

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run propedy using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pra-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or

every season. Service paper cartridge

every 100 hours of operation or every

season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

•Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner.

•Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

•Reinstall cover and secure with

knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Remove cartridge nut.

•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor. Clean

base carefully to prevent debds from

entering carburetor. 20

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler

and spark arrester (if equipped) as it

could create a fire hazard and/or

damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs

first. Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are property positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Clamp_amp

Fuel Filter_

CLEANING

Cleanengine,battery,seat, finish,etc.

of all foreignmatter.

Keepfinishedsurfacesand wheels

free of all _]asoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a short-

ened engine life.

._CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

:Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

iTurn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

•Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

•Roll belt oft engine pulley.

•Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect anti-sway bar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

• Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

• Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms, Slide mower out from under

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other

than the mower deck is to be mounted

on the tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

•Raise attachment lift lever to its

highest position.

•Slide mower under tractor with

discharge guard to right side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Lever

Spring

Front Link

Retainer

Link

Retainer

Anti-Sway Bar

21

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING

Adjustthe mowerwhiletractoris parked

on levelgroundor driveway. Makesure

tires are properly inflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5of

this manual). If tiros are over or

underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

•Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance =A" on

both sides of mower should be the

same or within 1/4" of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

Bottom edge of Bottom edge of

mower to ground mower to ground

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to

side. If the following front-to-back

adjustment is necessary, be sure to

adjust both front links equally so mower

will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge

of mower housing as shown. 22

•Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that beth front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

•If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower loosen nut =E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than roar, tighten nuts =F"

against trunnion on beth front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut =E" on bothfront links an

equal number of tums.

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

at front than roar, tighten nut =F"

against trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

"D"

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT

The mower blade drive bolt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor

on level surface. Engage parking brake,

BELT REMOVAL-

•Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position,

•Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

•Disconnect R.H. suspension arm from

rear deck bracket by removing retaine

spring,

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys an€

idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

Mandrel

Retaine

Spring

Mand

Pulley

Idler

Pulleys Pulley

Suspension Arm -

TOADJUSTBRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut =A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut =A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut =A'.

°Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact your nearest authorize¢

service center/department..

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut =A"

Jam Nut

- Operating

Arm

23

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface, Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of leftfootrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

•Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downwards from around

engine pulley.

•Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert

square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washer

Retaining

Axle

Cover

Engine Pulley--

Clutchingldler /

J

StationaryIdler

Transaxle

Pulley_

L:::::

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage

has occurred to affect the front wheel

toe-in or camber, contact your nearest

authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

I

SquareKey----'-''_

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH AWEAK

BATTERY

_1_ CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emer-

gency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Yourtractor is equipped

with a12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

24 °RED cable last from both batteries.

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal

Chassis.

Terminal Battery

Terminal

REPLACING BA'I-rERY

,_CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

• Reinstall terminal guard.

•First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

• Close terminal access doors.

•Close hood.

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, o

prevent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood al

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

Hood

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Ba_e_

Box

Hex Bolt

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and

systems, which are being done at the

customers expense, may be performed

by any non-road engine repair establish

ment or individual. Warranty repairs mus

be performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

Positive Negative

(Red) Cable (Black) Cable 25

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at

the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as

descdbed below before loosening cable.

If adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke

position. Slowly move lever from

choke to fast position.

•Check that holes =A" in governor

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 se-

curely.

GovernorControlLever GovernorControl

Holes "A" Clamp Screw ThrottleCable

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

The carburetor has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for

differences in fuel, temperature, altitude

or load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning idle mixture valve in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving aleaner fueVair

mixture. Tuming the idle mixture valve

out (counterclockwise) increases the

supply of fuel to the engine giving a

dcher fuel/air mixture.

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 as-

sembled to the carburetor when

making carburetor adjustments.

•Be sure the throttle control cable is

adjusted propedy (see above).

FINAL SETTING -

•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 lever to slow

position. With finger, rotate and hold

throttle lever against idle speed

screw. Turn idle speed screw to attain

1750 RPM.

•While still holding throttle lever against

idle-speed screw, tum idle mixture

valve full travel clockwise then

counterclockwise until engine runs

rough. Turn valve to a point midway

between those two positions. Release

throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or

dies, turn idle mixture valve out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 rum. Repeat

test and continue to adjust, if neces-

sary, until engine accelerates smooth-

ly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine govemor, 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-govemed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO-

RIZED service center/department, which

has proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed Screw Throttle

_Lever

Valve with

Limlter

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Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

_,CAUTION: Never store the tractor

with gasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an

open flame or spark. Allow the engine to

cool before stodng in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storable. When mower is to be stored for

a penod of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

•Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Customer Responsibilities

section of this manual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the 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.

BAI"rERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a pedod of time in storage,

battery may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long pedods of

storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned

thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY

AND TERMINALS" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this

manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

_]uUmdeposits from forming in essential

el system parts such as' carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, expedence indicates that alcohol

blended fuels 9called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gascan

damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage.

•Drain the fuel tank.

•Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

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).

• Tum ignition key to =START" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from

dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still

warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

IPROBLEM ' CAUSE CORRECTION

Will notstart • Outoffuel.

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicks but will

not start

• Engine not =CHOKED"

propedy. .

• Engine flooeea.

•Bad spark plug.

!, Dirty air filter.

•Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

•Loose or damaged

wiring.

•Carburetor out of

adjustment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Dirty air filter.

•Bad spark plug.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged

wiring.

•Carburetor out of

adjustment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

•Attachment clutch is

engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blown fuse.

•Corroded battery

terminals.

•Loose or damaged

wiring. .

•Faulty igmtion switch.

•Faulty solenoid or

starter.

•Faulty operator

presence switch(es).

•Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery

terminals.

•Loose or damaged

wiring.

•Fau ty solenoid or

starter.

•Fill fuel tank.

•See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

•Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

•Replace spark plu_.

•Clean/replace air fdter.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

•Check all wiring.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Clean/replace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace

battery.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

•Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

I. Contact an authorized

service center/department.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal.

•Disengage attachment

clutch.

*Recharge or replace

battery.

*Replace fuse.

•Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

•Check/replace ignition

switch.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Contact an authorized

service center/department.

•Recharge or replace

battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

lLoss of power •Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

•Throttle in =CHOKE"

Excessive vibration

Engine continues

to run when o_. rator

leaves seat w,th

attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut ouneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

position.

•Build-up of grass,

leaves and trash

under mower.

• Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

•Dirty engine air screen/

fins.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged

wiring.

•Carburetor out of

adjustment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Worn, bent or loose

blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-safety

presence control

system.

•Wom, bent or loose

blade.

•Mower deck not level.

•Buildup ofgrass,

leaves, andtrash

under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

•Clogged mower deck

vent holes from buildup

of grass, leaves, and

trash around mandrels.

•Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

•Worn/damaged mower

ddve belt.

•Frozen idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel.

•Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

•Adjust throttle control.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Clean/replace air filter.

Check oil level/change oil.

•Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

• Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline.

•Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

J-Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

Clean engine air screen/fins.

•Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized

service center/department.

•Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

•Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

• Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected,

contact an authodzed

service center/department.

•Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

Remove obstruction.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Replace idler pulley.

•Replace blade mandrel.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Poor grass discharge •Engine speed too slow.

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

Battery will not charge

Loss of Ddve

Engine "backfires"

!when turning engine

"OFF"

•Travel speed too fast.

•Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air

pressure.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

I• Buildup of grass,

leaves and trash under

mower.

•Mower drive belt worn.

•Blades impropedy

installed.

•Improper blades used.

•Clogged mower deck

vent holes from buildup

of grass, leaves, and

trash around mandrels.

•Switch is =OFF'.

•Bulb(s) burned out.

•Faulty lightswitch.

•Loose or damaged

widng.

•Blown fuse.

•Bad battery cell(s).

•Poor cable connections.

•Faulty regulator (ifso

equipped).

•Faulty alternator.

•Freewheel control in

=disengaged" position.

•Motion drive belt worn,

damaged or broken.

•Air trapped in transmiss-

ion during shipment or

servicing,

•Engine throttle control

not set at =SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

•Place throttle control in

=FAST"position.

•Shift to slower speed.

•Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

•Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air

pressure.

•Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

•Replace with blades listed

in this manual.

•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

•Turn switch =ON".

•Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace light switch.

•Check wiring and connec

tions.

•Replace fuse,

•Replace battery.

•Check/clean all connec

tions.

•Replace regulator.

•Replace alternator.

•Place freewheel control in

=engagec[' position.

• Replace motion drive belt.

•Move throttle control to

=SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270430

RED O

BATTERY

AMMETER FUSE 30 AMP. _: STARTER

WHITE I =

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I " 'SOLENOID

I-_ "- I CLUTCH/BRAKE J J

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CONNECTOR 1

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II(OPTIONAL) SPARK

i} eL_ _IGNITION _(2 PLUG

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_K_ RQIN_ SV_T'B_ OUI_ UT 2g VGLT8 _MIN. I _00 RpM

_i AtqP DC I 3m30 RFI4 ICHARt_NG 8yBT E M _G(_IECTIE [})

REO I i

O_AN_E lAMP AC I _0 R_M i I

NOTE I "%,,,o,..s_,. ;_2,_;=_

YOUR TRACTOR IS I

/,__ EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL I

/ (/ _'/'TI"__ __1 \ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. I.cow _

/ y /'/___._A_ _ \ "I'HE LIGHTS ARE NOT v"r '_ "_ "

[IS_I_J I BAI-[ERY. BUT HAVE THEIR _;_

\ _ / / OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

\K_ f_- /1 / BECAUSE OF THIS, THE HEADLIGHTS

\_ _ L_" /)/ BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

__/ . WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

"_ I_ SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS ----0---- _ /-/

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS NON REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

IGNITION SWITCH SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS " CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

IPosmoN CIRCUIT "I_AKE"

OFF M+G*A1 NONE WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

RUN/LIGHT B+AI A2+L NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

RUN B+AI NONE SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

START B + S+ A1 NONE PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

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ELECTRICAL

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - MODEL NU MBER 917.270430

KE-'YPART

NO. NO. DESCRI_

1 144925

2 74760412

8 156417

16 153664

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 166181

22 4152J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 166180

27 73510400

28 4207J

29 121305X

30 163968

33 140403

40 166151

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

48 14O844

52 141940

Battery 12 Volt 25 Amp

Bolt,Hex Head 1/4-20 unc x 3/4

Case, Battery Mech Hinge

Switch, Intedock Push-In

Washer, Lock

Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC

Harness, Light Socket (includes 4152J)

Bulb,Light

Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11"

Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire

Fuse

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Cable, Ground, 6 Gauge; Black, 12"

Switch,Plunger

Switch, Ignition

Key, Ignition

Harness, Ignition

Bait, Hex Head, Fin. 1/4-20 x 1/2

Cover,Terminal, Red

Solenoid

Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

AdaptorAmmeter Rectangular

Protection Wire Loop

70 166658 Harness Engine B&S

NOTE: All componentdimensions givenin U. S.

inches 1 inch - 25/4 mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

3O

21

17

22

ni

26 31_

14

26

18

161

29

28

33 10

38 34

39

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26

14

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 917.270430

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

I_EY PARr

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 16548O

2 140356

3 17490612

4 $10551025

5 155272

6 155924X011

7 126842X

8 155138

9 166318X012

10 STD533710

11 155927

13 155934X010

14 17490608

15 74180512

16 STD541431

17 154988X558

18 126938X

19 164863

21 122933X

22 124479)(

24 STD523710

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 140135X428

29 124G29X599

30 157584X558

31 136619

33 105476X558

34 105475X558

35 STD533707

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

54 161464

140 158418

145 156524

161 161547

-- 5479J

ChassisAsm. LT STMP

DrawbarStretch

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

Washer 13_32 X 3/4 X 16 Ga

BumperHood/Dash

Saddle Slkscr PitLT 6SP Peedess

Shield Ht, Hood Lt

Clip RetainerSlide-On

Dash Slkscr 1-pc

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16unc X 1

Panel DashLH

Panel SlkscrDash RH

Screw Thdml 3/8-16 x 1/'2Ty-tt

Screw Mach TRHD 5/16-18 uricx 3/4

Nut Keps 5/16-18 Uric

HoodAsm

BumperHood

Screw HwhclHi-Lo #13-16 x3/4

Rivet Ratchet Nylon

Washer Nylon BIk 28 x 75 x 19

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

Washer 13/32 X 13/16 x 12 Ga

Nut Hex Lock W/Ins, 3/3-16 Unc

GdUeBlack

Lens Headlight BarClear

Fender Pnt LT W/o Shift

Bracket Fender Repl 109873x

Footrest Pnt Lh

FootrestPnt Rh

Bolt Rdhd Sht Sqnk 3/8-16 x3/4

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

BracketAsm Pvt LH MWR Rear

BracketAsm Pvt RH MWR Rear

Screw

Bracket Suspension Front

Rod PivotChassis/Hood

ExtrusionHood

Plug Button BIk 359 Dia Choke

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch =25/4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PARr KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIP11ON

Transaxle Peedess 205-544C 47 127783

(See Braakdown) 48 154407

Spring Return Brake Tla Zinc 49 123205X

PulleyTransaxle 18/20" tires 50 STD523715

Ring Retainer # 5100-62 51 STD541437

Strap Torque 30 Degrees 52 STD541431

Screw Thdml 5/16-16 x 3/4 TYT 53 105710X

Bracket Saddle Shift T/a 55 105709X

Rod Shf Sdl LY/YT Str BtkZinc 56 STD523712

PinCotterl/8xl Cad 57 130801

Washer Plate Shf 388 Sq Hole 59 140312

Washer 16132 x3/4 x 16ga 61 17490612

Bolt 1/4-28unf Gr8 W/Patch 62 8883R

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4 63 140186

BoltFinHex3/8-16UNCx1Gr. 5 64 71170764

Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 3/8-16 Uno 65 STD551143

Knob Rd 1/2-13 PIstcThds BIk 66 154778

Rod Brake BIk Zinc 26 840 70 134683

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 72 19132012

Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 74 137057

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga 75 12t749X

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad 76 STD581075

Rod Brake Parking Lt/Yt 77 123..'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'._X

CapBrake ParkingRed 78 121748X

Bracket Mtg Transaxle 79 2228M

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18uno x 3/4 96 4497H

ShaftAsm Pedal Foot LT/STLT 112 19091210

Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id 113 127285X

Washar 21/32 x tx 16 Ga 116 72110610

Pin Roll 3/16 x 1' 145 74490540

Pulley Idler Flat 150 165850

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 2-3/4 151 19133210

Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp 170 165849

Keeper Bolt Idler

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga

1......

2 146682

3 123666X

4 12000028

5 121520X

6 17490512

7 162240

8 131679

10 STD561210

11 105701X

12 19151216

13 74550412

14 STD551125

18 STD523710

19 STD541437

21 106933X

22 130804

24 STD541237

25 106888X

26 STD551037

27 STD561210

28 145204

29 124236X

30 130807

32 S]O523107

34 155071

35 120183X

36 STD551062

37 1572H

38 131494

39 STD523727

40 4470J

41 165838

42 19131312

Pulley Idler V Groove Plastic

Bollcrank Asm. Clutch

Retainer Belt Style Spring

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

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Nut Crown Lock5/16-18

Link Clutch 7 66

Spring Return Clutch 6 75

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

V-Belt Gd Drive95 00

Keeper Bolt Centerspan

Screw Thdrol 3/8-t6 x 3/4 Ty-tt

Cover Pedal BIkRound

Pulley Eng CI Mech 38deg LT/YT

Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 7/16

Keeper Belt Engine Fool Proof

Guide Belt Mower Drive RH

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

Spacer Axle

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

E-ring#5133-75

Key Square 20x 1845/1865

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

Key Woodruff #9 3/16 x 3/4

Retainer Spring1"

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga

Strap Torque LH LT

Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1.25

Bolt Hex Flghd5/16-18 x Gr. 5

BushingBollcrank GRD Drive

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga,

Keeper BeltTransaxle Gear

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

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STEERING

TRACTOR - MODEL N U MBER 917.270430

K]EYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTX_

1 139768 SteeringWheel

2 154427 AxleAssembly STMP DroppedSTL

3 156483 Spindle Assembly, LH.

4 157473 SpindleAssembly, R.H.

5 6266H Bearing,Race, Thrust, Hardened

6 121748X Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x 16 Gauge

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

8 12000029 Ring, Klip

9 3366R Beadng, Steedng Column

10 156438 DraglinkExtendedStamped

11 STD551137 Washer, Lock

13 154779 BearingAxle STLT/GT

15 73901000 Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-11UNC

17 156545 Shaft Assembly, Steedng

18 57079 Washer, Thrust .515 x.750 x.033

19 160395 Support, Shaft

22 165857 Screw, HexWshnd

23 165851 Pittman Shaft Assembly

25 154406 Bracket, Steering

26 t26847X Bushing,Unk, Drag

27 136874 Gear, Sector

28 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x16 Gauge

29 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4

30 S'ID561210 Pin

3_ 130465 Rod,Tie

36 155G99 Bushing,Steedng

37 152927 Screw

38 139769 Insert, Steadng Wheel

39 19133808 Washer 13i32x2-3/Sx8Gauga

40 STD541537 Gdpco Nut

41 10482X Adaptor,SteeringWheel

42 124417X Boot, Steedng Shaft

43 121749X Washer 25i32x1-1/4x16Gauge

46 121232X Cap, Spindle

47 6855M Fitting,Grease

62 167903 Kit Steedng Asm Service

65 154780 Spacer Axle

66 154404 BeadngArm Pittman

67 74781044 Bolt,Fin Hax 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3/4

68 154429 Axle, Brace

79 19132012 Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 x 12 Ga.

80 74950612 Bolt Hex Nylon 3/8-16 x 3/4

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.270430

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

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KEY PN:n"

NO. NO. DESCFIIPTION

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2

3

162144

17720410

4 137348

13 165291

14 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 159880

29 137180

31 1092(_X

32 158990

33 123487X

35 17490512

37 137040

38 .......

4O 124028X

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD551131

72 71070512

78 17490620

81 128861

Control Th/ch RH BIk Pd115 10

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

Engine (See Breakdown)

BdggsMode128R707-1140.E1

Muffler

Gasket Eng 1 313 Id Tin Plated

Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt x 3'

Elbow Std90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

ShieldBrowning

Kit Spark Arrestor (Rat Scm)

Tank Fuel Front I 25

Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented

Clamp Hose BIk

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 TYT

Line Fuel 20'

Plug Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)

BushingSnap Nyl BIk Fuel Line

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

Screw Thdrol3/8-16xl -1/4 TYTT

Nut Range 1/4o20Starter Nut

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

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SEATASSEMBLY

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KIEYPART

NO. NO. DES_

1127426X

2140551

3 STD523710

4 19131610

5 145006

6 S10541437

7 124181X

8 17490616

9 19131614

10 155925

11 166369

12 121246X

Seat

Bracket Pvt St

Bolt Fin Hex 3/6-16unc X 1

Washer Flat 13/32 X 1 X 10 Ga

Clip Push-InHinged

Locknut Hex W/Wsh 3/6-16

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi

Screw Thdrol3/8-16 X 1 Ty4t

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga

Pan Seat

Knob Seat Adj. Wingnut

Bracket MountingSwitch

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NO. NO. DESCRFIION

13 121248X

14 72050412

15 134300

16 121250X

17 123976X

21 153236

22 STD541431

24 19171912

25 127018X

Bushing Snap SIk Nyl 50 Id

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

Spacer Split 28x 96 Yel Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt

Nut Lock 114Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

BoltShld 5/16-18 Unc

Nut Lock Hex "Wiles 5/16-18

Washer 17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

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DECALS

TRACTOR- MODEL NUMBER 917.270430

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KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 165837

2 167177

3 1632O4

6 133644

8 156867

10 149516

11 156439

15

12 18

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Engine

Decal Engine

Decal Fender Craftsman White

Decal Maint Cust Sears

Doreeatic

Decal, Oper sdl P/L Gear

Decal Battery DngdPsn Eng

Acme

Decal Fender Eng/Span Dnger

I_EY PART

NO. NO.

12 4900J

13 146046

14 163248

15 136832

18 133179

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- - 167767

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DESCRIPTION

Decal, Clutch/Brake Eng

Decal V-Belt Dr Sch tractor

Decal Panel Dash

Decal V-Beit sch

Decal MowerQC System

Decal Handle Lft HeightAdjust

(LiftHandle)

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual,Spanish

WHEELSAND_RES

4,10

7

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KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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3

4

5

6

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59192

65139

106222X

599O4

106732X427

2781-1

9040H

8 106108X427

9 1082

10 7152J

11 104757)(

-- 144334

Cap Valve Tire

Stem Valve

Tire FTs 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service

Tube Front (Service Item Only)

Rim Asm 6"frentWhite Service

FittingGrease (FrontWheel Only)

BearingFlange(frontWheel

Only)

Rim Asm 8"rearWhite Service

Tire Rear

Tube Rear (Sen,ice Item Only)

Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 (30

Sealant, Tire ( 10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven inU. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

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LIST ASSEMBLY

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LIST ASSEMBLY

KL=Y pARr

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Wire Asm Inner W/plunger

2159474 Shaft Asm Lift

3 105767X Pin Groove 1 500 Zinc

4 12000002 ERing#5133-62

5 19211621 Washer Pltd 21/32 X 1 X 21ga

6 120183X Bearing Nylon BIk 629 Id

7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted BIk

8 122365X Button Plunger Red

11 139865 Link Lift LH

12 139866 Link Lift RH

13 STD624008 RetainerSpring

15 127218 Link Front

16 7_ Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc '

17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc

18 73680800 Nut Crownlock1/2.13

19 139868 ArmSuspension Rear

20 1635,52 Retainer SpringZinc

31 140302 Bearing Pvt Lift Spherical

32 73540600 NutCmwnlock 3/8-24

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

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MOWERDECK

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73

69

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MOWER DECK

KEY PARr _ PAre"

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO. NO,

1 142829 MowerHousingAssembly 55 133840

2 S'rD533107 Bolt, Carriage 9/16-18x3/4 56 122052X

3 138017 BrscketAsm. FmmSwayBar39/ 67 162113

42 68 144200

4 138440 Bracket, Asm. Deck Sway Bar 69 _7

38" 71 142427

5 STD624008 Retainer, Spring 72 131870

6 130832 Asm. Suspension Reef 73 127847

8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1-1/4 Grade 6 74 121748X

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock, Hvy Hlcl Spdng

3/8 75 12000029

10 140296 Washer, HardBladeMower 76 128903

Vented 77 127845

11 134148 Blade, Mower, Mulching38" 78 160571

12 129895 BallBeedng 79 127498

13 137645 Shaft and Beadng Assembly 80 153701

(Includes Key Number 15) 81 STD541237

14 128774 MandrelHouslng, Vented 8_ 142028

15 110485X BallBeadng, Mandrel 86 7631J

16 140329 Stripper, Mower, Vented 87 129772

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 88 19111216

21 STD541431 Nut, Crowntock 6/16-18 89 19131612

23 137607 Bracket, Mower Deflector _BTD541437

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 107 133502

25 123713X Spdng, Deflector 108 133503

26 110452X Nut, Push 109 74760640

27 106736X Shield, Deflector 110 142587

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x16 Gauge 113 17490512

29 106735X Rod,Hinge

30 157722 Screw, ThdrolWashorHd 122 131289

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 123 131288

32 153532 PuUey,Mandrel 124 S'R)533717

33 137266 Nut, Flangelock 9/16 128 153390

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 141 6266H

40 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 -- 130794

41 133551 Rod, Pivot

43 133504 Rod,Clutch, Secondary

45 STD624003 Retainer,Spdng -- 142820

53 130840 Brake Assembly

54 133943 Washer Hardened

DESCRIPTION

Idler ArmAssembly

Spacer, Retainer 1-3/4

Knob

Belt

Pin, Cotter 3/32 x 3/4

ROd,Clutch,Pdmary

Spdng, Return

Arm, Clutch, Secondary

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

Gauge

Ring,Klip

Bolt,Shoulder

Keeper, Spdng

Arm, Clutch, Pdmary

Bushing

Spring

Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC

Trunnion Adj 94

Runner,U-I

Runner,RH

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 12 Gauge

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 3/8-16 UNC

Spacer,Retainer

Stiffener, IdlerArm

Bolt,Hsx Head 3/8-16 x 2.1/2

Upstop Deck Front38"

Screw, Hex Head, Thd., Roll.

5/16-18 x 3/4

ROd,Brake, LH

Rod, Brake, RH

Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x %3/4

Washer Felt

Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230

Mandrel Assembly(Includes Key

Numbers 12-15, 17-19, 31 and

33)

Mower Beck, Complete

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 205-544C

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE-MODEL NUMBER 205-544C

REF PART REF PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 772147 Transaxle Cover 39 786026

2 780086A Needle Bearing 5 /8' 40 792076A

3 770128 Transaxle Case

4 776395 Countershaft 41A 790079

42 792073A

5 776409 Output Shaft 42A 792085A

6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 43 792075

6A 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 44 790025

7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 45 786066

8 792180 Shift Key 46 786086

8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 47 774690

9 784352 Shift Collar 48 774691

10 784378 Shift Red & Fork 49 778356

11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 50 778354

12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 51 778352

13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) 52 778350

(Include. 14) 53 778346

14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778346

(include 13) 56 778355

15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 57 778353

17 786188 Drive Pin 58 778351

18 786102 Spacer 1.130 x .695 59 778349

20 792077A Ball 5 /6" dia 60 778345

21 792078 Set Screw 3 /8-16 x 3 /8" 63 786071

22 792079 Spring .310 OD x .625 L

25 792073A Screw 1/4 -20 x 1-1 /4" 64 786072

25A 792177 Screw 1/4- 20 x 1 -3/8"

26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 65 780189

27 792035 Retaining Ring

28 788040 Retaining Ring 66 776422

29 780072 Thrust Washer 67 776396

.627 ID x .031W 69 792170

29A 780160 Thrust Washer 70 786187

.563 ID x .031W 71 788069

29B 780051 Thrust Washer 71B 788092

.762 ID x ,031W 76 780090

29C 780199 Anti -Rotation Washer .632

30 780108 Cup Washer 77 788078A

1.127 ID x .032W 79 792144

31 780001 Flat Washer .750 ID x .056 82 778333

(Usa as Needed)

31A 780195 Flat Washer 83 778338

.750 ID x .062W 85 792154

32 788083 Oil Seal 5 /8" 87 788089A

34 780194 Bushing ,563

35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5 /8" ID 150 788093A

35A 780197 Flanged Bushing .751

36 790075 Brake Disk 157 788088A

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate 180 730229A

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2) 900 794711

DESCRIPTION

Dowel Pin

Rat Washer

.312 ID x .059W

Brake Lever

Screw I/4-20 x 1 -1/4 =

Screw 1/4- 20 x2- 1/4"

Locknut 5 /16 -24

Brake Pad Holder

Spacer .2625 x 1.0

Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11 - 15 /16 =long)

Axle (16 - 1/2" long)

Spur Gear (29 teeth)

Spur Gear (23 teeth)

Spur Gear (19 teeth)

Spur Gear (16 teeth)

Spur Gear (15 teeth)

Spur Gear (15 teeth - steel)

Spur Gear (11 teeth)

Spur Gear (17 teeth)

Spur Gear (21 teeth)

Spur Gear (24 teeth)

Spur Gear (25 teeth)

Countershaft Spacer

1 - 1/8"x3/8"

Brake Shaft Spacer

1 -3/8"x3/8'

Flat Washer

.563 ID x .062W

Input shaft

Shifter & Brake shaft

Retaining Ring

Spacer .890

Square CUt Ring

"O_ Ring

Flat Washer

1.128 ID x .058W

Inverted Retaining Ring

Spring .430 OD x .5000 L

Bevel & Spur,Gear

(30 & 13 teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

OUlFillPlug

Oil Seal 9 /16"

Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

Oil Seal 3 /4"

Gear Oil 80W90

Replacement MST-205-

544C Transaxle

NOTE: All component dimensions given in

U.S. inches 1 inch -- 25.4 mm

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BRIGGS & STRAI"rON ENGINE.MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1140-E1

1019 LABEL KIT I

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"_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS _'_

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

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lk REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1140-E1

615

783

803

l.P_

801

1090

121 CARBUR_'OR KIT

127(_ lo6_ l=e_ 9u _)

104_ 105_

1_J7O142_ 61

S58GASKET SET

8420 537_

9"/7 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

1095 VALVE OVERHAUL GASKET SET I

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1140-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

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496413 Cylinder Assembly 51 272465 *'* Gasket, Carburetor

399265 Bearing, Cylinder 52 272554 +* Gasket, Carburetor

391086 ° Seal, Oil 53 94637 Stud, Carburetor Mounting

494238 Base, Engine 73 224948 Screen, Rotating

494240 Head, Cylinder 75 225136 Washer, Spdng

271866 +* Gasket, Cylinder Head 78 94626 Screw, Phillips

495735 Breather Assembly 87 491323 * Seal, Governor

_ncludes Mounting 93 281346 Bushing, Throttle Shaft

asket) 94 498030 Valve, Needle

27803 +* Gasket, Valve Cover 95 94098 ** Screw, Throttle

94621 Screw, Seres 98 495800 Screw, Idle Adjust

280100 Tube, Breather 104 231789 ** Pin, Float Hinge

271916 * Gasket, Crankcase Cover, 105 231855 °* Valve, Inlet Needle

1/64" 106 231854 *° Seat, Inlet

271997 * Gasket, Crankcase Cover, 108 224540 Valve, Choke

.005" 121 499220 Carburetor Kit

271996 * Gasket, Crankcase Cover, 123 94913 Screw, Elbow Mounting

.009" 125 498027 Carburetor

94622 Screw, Cylinder Head 127 - - - ** Plug, Welch (Sold in Kit

94239 Plug, Oil Drain Only)

498971 Crankshaft 130 224539 Valve, Throttle

291675 * Seal, Oil 131 494379 Shaft, Throttle

94624 Screw, Sems, Base 133 494381 Float, Carburetor

Mounting 137 281165 *** Gasket, Float Bowl

492326 Flywheel 138 281164 *** Washer, Float Bowl

222698 Key, Flywheel 141 495097 Shaft, Choke

394661 Piston Assembly, Standard 142 497736 *° Nozzle, Carburetor

Size 497737 Nozzle, Carburetor (High

394662 Piston Assembly, .010" Altitude)

Oversize 146 94196 Key, Timing

394663 Piston Assembly, .020" 171 281051 Nut, Air Cleaner

Oversize 186 493496 Elbow, Fuel Pipe

394664 Piston Assembly, .030" 187 298049 Line, Fuel (Cut to Suit)

Oversize 188 94627 Screw, Sems

391780 Ring Set, Standard Size 201 262767 Link, Governor

392331 Ring Sot, Standard Size, 209 260871 .S.pdng, Govemor

Chrome 216 262766 Link, Choke

391781 Ring Set, .010" Oversize 219 490815 Gear, Governor

391782 Ring Set, .020" Oversize 222 495611 Plate, Governor Control

391783 Ring Set, .030" Oversize 224 94729 Screw, Hex Head

260924 Lock, Piston Pin 227 493935 Lever Assembly, Govemor

299691 Pin, Piston, Standard Size 230 94927 Washer, Govemor Crank

391286 Pin, Piston, .005" Oversize 232 262785 Spring, Governor Link

490348 Rod, Connecting 240 394358 Filter, Fuel

490469 Rod, Connecting, .020" 265 221535 Clamp, Casing

Undersize

94671 Screw, Connecting Rod included in Gasket Set (494241)

262246 Valve, Exhaust

262247 Valve, Intake ** Included in Carburetor Kit (499220)

65906 Intake Exhaust Valve

26828 Spring, Valve *** Included in both Carburetor Kit

224502 Guard, Flywheel (499220), and Carburetor Gasket Set

221596 Retainer, Intake Valve (494385)

292260 Rotocoil, Exhaust Valve

494553 Retainer, Rotocoil + Included in Valve Overhaul Gasket Set

262248 Tappet, Valve

212897 Gear, Cam NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

213819 Carburetor, Elbow inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28R707, TYPE NUMBER 1140-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

284 94903" Screw, Shoulder 741 262932 Gear, Timing

284A 94704 Screw, Hex Head 757 213998 Link, Counterweight

304 496290 Housing, Blower 758 399891 CounterweightAssembly

305 94786 Screw, Hex Head 759 298909 Pin, Counterweight

305A 94881 Screw, Hex 761 94593 Screw, Counterweight

306 224545 Shield, Cylinder 783 280104 Gear

307 94930 Screw, Sems 801 394856 Cap, Dnve

308 491490 Cover, Cylinder Head 802 497605 Cap, End

309 497595 Motor, Starter 803 497604 Housing, Starter

310 94003 Thru Bolt 842 270920 * Seal, Cap

311 497608 Brush Assembly 847 496415 Tube Assembly, Oil

333 492341 Armature, Magneto 851 493880 Terminal, IgnitionCable

334 094731 Screw, Serns 869 261463 Seat, Intake Valve

337 802592 Plug, Spark 870 262924 Seat, Exhaust Valve

346 94896 Screw, Hex Head 871 261961 Guide, Exhaust Valve

356 494328 Wire Assembly 231218 Guide, Intake Valve, Brass

358 494241 Gasket Set 872 281361 Cover, Air Cleaner

363 19203 Puller, Flywheel 875 494237 Body,Air Cleaner

383 89838 Wrench, Spark Plug 877 393456 Diode Assembly

445 496894 Cartridge, Air Cleaner 950 94642 Screw, Fuel Bowl

455 221561 Cap, Flywheel 965 94010 Nut, Hex

467 493903 Knob, Air Cleaner 975 495933 Bowl, Float

474 393474 Stator, Alternator 977 494385 CarburetorGasket Set

482 93621 Screw, Sems 987 281166 ** Seal, Throttle Shaft

503 806000 Strap, Starter 1005 281400 Fan, Flywheel

510 497606 Starter Drive Group 1006 224413 Retainer, Fan

523 495230 Dipstick,Oil 1019 491252 Label Kit

524 281370 * Seal, Oil 1036 499362 Label, Kit, Emission

525 496113 Tube, Oil Filler 1044 94673 Screw, Hex Head

535 272403 Element, Filter 1090 497607 Retainer, Brush

537 281106 +* O-Ring, Air Cleaner 1091 281364 Cap, Umiter

544 497603 Armature, Starter 1095 498539 Gasket Set, Valve

552 491986 Bushing, Govemor Crank Overhaul

562 94907 Bolt, Governor Lever 2500 28R707-1140 Replacement Engine

592 231978 Nut, Hex I_1N 496050 Replacement Shortblock

601 93053 Clamp, Fuel Pipe

614 93306 Pin, Cotter

615 263080 Retainer RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

616 495157 Crank, Governor High Speed: 3000-3200

634 494453 "Seal, Spring Assembly

635 66538 Elbow, Spark Plug Included in Gasket Set (494241)

646 224546 Brace, Air Cleaner

657 94906 Screw, Sems ** Included in Carburetor Kit (499220)

663 94929 Screw, Hex Head

668 231109 Spacer *** Includedin both Carburetor Kit

669A 280848 Spacer (499220), and Carburetor Gasket Set

689 262820 Spdng, Friction (494385)

726 392134 Gear, Ring

727 490324 Cover, Starter + Includedin Valve Overhaul Gasket Set

728 94951 Screw.Torx-

729 281159 Clip, Lead Wire NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S.

729A 225170 Retainer, Wire inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

_1 _ _

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

!

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

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

ally to prevent tipplng or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOME" (1-800-469-4663)

Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces

1-600-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

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

PartsDirect s"

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

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am -5 pm, Monday -Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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