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Owner's Manual

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15.5 HP

ELECTRQC STAR'["

42" MOWER

HYDROSTATIC (AUTOMATIC)

LAW TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270621

° Safety

o Assembly

o Operation

o Maintenance

o Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety RuSes and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1o800o659o5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

Sears, Roebuck and Co_, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warranty ............................................................2 Product Specifications .............................. 19

Safety Rules ................................................. 2 Service and Adjustments ........................ 22

Operation ........................................................ 11 Troubleshooting ...................................................30

Maintenance Schedule ...............................18 Repair Parts ........................................................36

Maintenance ......................................................18 Parts Ordering ....................... Back Cover

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

workmanship,,

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etco

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

o 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 equip-

ment proves defective in material or workmanship and our testing determines the bat-

tery will not hold a charge, Sears wilt replace the battery at no charge, in-home warranty

service on your Craftsman riding equipment is available at no charge for' 30 days from

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

date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman riding equip-

ment to your nearest Sears Service Center, (In-home warranty service will still be avail-

able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will apply)° This

warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.. This Warranty gives you

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to

state

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

GENERAL: OPERATION

° Read, understand, and follow all insiruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting..

o Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

o 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,.

2

Never carry passengers.

° Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

o Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place..

o Stow down before turning.

o Never leave a running machine unat-

tended, Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

,, Turnoffbladeswhennot mowing..

o Stopenginebeforeremovinggrass

catcheror uncloggingchute..

• Mowonlyin daylightor goodartificial

light°

o Donotoperatethemachinewhileunder

the influenceof alcoholor drugs°

o Watchfor trafficwhenoperatingnearor

crossingroadways.

o Useextracarewhenloadingor unload-

ingthe machineintoa trailerortruck.,

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedto loss-

of-controlandtipoveraccidents,which

can resultinsevereinjuryordeath..All

slopesrequireextracaution.Ifyoucannot

backup the slopeor if youfeeluneasyon

it,do notmowit.

DO:

• Mowupanddown.slopes,notacross.

° Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree

limbs,etc..

oWatch for holes, ruts, or bumps_ Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles°

o Use slow speed. Choose a low 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_

o Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

o 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:

oDo not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible_

oDo 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 o

oDo not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding,,

Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

oDo 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

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them

o Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

° Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area°

o Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children°

o Never carry children° They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation°

o Never allow children to operate the

machine..

o Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

oUse 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 heater,.

o Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

o 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 regularly

o Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing..

o Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object,. Repair, if necessary,

3

O

before restarting, manufacturer's recommended parts,

Never make adjustments or repairs with when necessary.

_:tbe_.eng_e runningi ::,_:,_;::, .............................._i-_:_:_!Mower>b!ades,-are sha,rp:and,_ canput:._:_

Grass catcher components are subject Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

to wear; damage, and deterioration, use extra caution when sewicing them,

which could expose moving parts or - Check brake operation frequently°

allow objects to be th[own, Frequently Adjust and service as required.

check components and replace with

o Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area..

o Never'carry passengers°

° Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.,

o 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.

o Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

o Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children,,

o Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not

across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc..

° Watch for' holes, ruts, or bumps.. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles..

o Use slow speed. Choose a low gear' so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

o Avoid starting or stopping on a slope, tf

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope_

oDo notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible°

,_Look for this symbo! to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED,.

_CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always disc6n-

nect 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°

4

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

ANDT'(PE:

1.25GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE

(APIoSF/SG/SH):

SAE 30

(above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3,0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion J19LM

(GAP: .030") STD361458

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0- 5.5

(MPH): REVERSE: 0-2o3

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10PSt

CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

M1N. CCA:t90

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT LBS,.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have €ompeter_ti well-trained {-eshni::

clans 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".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details..

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

o Read and observe the safety rules°

o Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tracto[:

o Follow the instructions under"Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual°

,4&WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved 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). tf 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 (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

3t8-16 x 1

(1) Lockwasher

3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18x 1-1/4 @ (1) Locknut

5/t6-18

(1) Shoutder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Washer

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

(1) Knob

(2) Hex Bolts 1/4-20 x 3/4 (2) Hex Nuts 1/4o20

(2) Washers _ (2) Lock Washers 1/4

9132 x 5/8 x 16 Gauge

6

(2) Screws (2) Lock

#10 x 5/8 Washers #10

(2)WeldNuts

#I0 (2) Washers

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

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Parts packet separately in carton

Steermg Wheel

Video

Cassette

Mulcher ,;'-J_I

Plate ,/: ,:::'t

Manual

Parts Bag

, J

, ,

Steering ',

Boot

Seat

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

Steering Wheel

Adapter

Steering

Wheel Insert

(2) Keys

Slope Sheet

Steering

Extension

Shaft

o

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unassembtedfor shippingpurposes,Toensuresafeandproperoperationof your tractor

_:,-a!t,.,p_rtg:andhardware:youassemble..mustbe,tightened:,#ecu.rely.Use.:the:,¢o_rect_toots.,.:r

as necessaryto insurepropertiglitnesslReviewthe Videocassettebef0rey0u_begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set wil!make assembly

easier,, Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below,,

(1) 9/t6" wrench

(2) 7/16" wrenches

(2) t/2" wrench

(1) 3/4" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(I) 3/4" Socket w/

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(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 posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6)_

o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

o Remove mower and package materials.

o Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove,

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKiD

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

° Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shafL Align rnounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and IocknuL Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

ty to 18-22 ft. lbs,. torque°

o Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.,

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

° Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight fop_vardo

° Slide steering wheel adapter' onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

o Position steering wheel so cross bars

&re horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter'.

o Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely°

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel°

o Remove protective materials from trac _

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor-is to roll off skid°

Insert

_f..1_ 3/8 Lockwasher

Large Flat

Steering _ Steenng

Wheel _'Boot

Extension _//Adapter

Shaft _ _ 5t16 Hex

Bolt

5/16 Lockn ut ---.._,,.._.,...._/

•°"--i- ,'.'.

Lower Steering--mz__.___R ---'----.

,. ,

Shaft ' I

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

° Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever' to its highest position.

o Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

• Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual),

o Roll tractor backwards off skid.

o Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor..

HOW TO_'SET U P :YOU R TRACTOR" ' INsTALEsEAT

CONNECT BATTERY

_CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc., Positive terminal must be con-

nected first to prevent sparking from acci-

dental grounding,

o Remove cardboard packing from seat

pan and lift seat pan to raised position.

Open battery' box door and remove pro-

tective plastic.,

• Remove terminal protective caps and

discard.,

o If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

tocated between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps_

• First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) terminal with hex bolt, flat wash-

er, lock washer and hex nut as shown

Tighten securely.

o Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut, Tighten securely.

oClose battery box door,, Open batten/

box door for:

oinspection for secure connections

(to tighten hardware).

o Inspection for corrosion°

•Testing battery,,

o Jumping (if required)..

o Periodic charging_

Positive Discard Terminal

(Red) Cable Proctective Caps

Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Hex Bolt

Negative

(Black)

Cable

Seat

Battery

Door

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob,,

o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan,

o Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely,,

o Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely, Do not tighten.

o Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seal

o Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

o Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position°

° Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Seat

"_ Flat Washer

Adjustment Knob

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes,

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance,,

Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page

5 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,,

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual,, Verify that the belts are routed

correctly°

CHECKBRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your' trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See 'q'O ADJUST BRAKE" in

fi'le ServiCe an'd.Adjds'tments:Sectiori of

[his manual

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

o Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer; lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assernbte weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

o Tighten hardware securely.

= Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

o Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown..

,, Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

,, Hook rear latch into hole on back of

,_,nower deck.

CAUTION," Do not remove discharge

guard from mower° Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation°

Weld Nut From Hook Points

The Top Down

Lock

Weld Washer

Nut

Latch Latch

Hook

Weld Nut

Lock Washer

Washer

Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGi

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate

a safe place. Your mower is rl _

discharging or' installation of oi: '

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE; It is not necessary to ch_.n

blades_ The mulcher blades are d6

for discharging and bagging also_

V' CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWIN(?

CHECKLIST:

v' All assembly instructions have bee_

completed.

v' No remaining loose parts in carton.

v' Battery is properly prepared and

charged (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps)

e,,' Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely..

e/' All tires are properly inflated_ (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

v' Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-sideifront-to-rear for best

cutting results. (Tires must be properly

inflated for leveling).

_,' Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

v' Check wiring_ See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

v' Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

v" 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 operat-

ing condition.

v' it is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor fbr

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions

(See 'q'O START ENGINE" and

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

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Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththeproduct,

Learnand understandtheirmeaning,

E 3,&

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

FUEL

REVERSE SLOW

OIL PRESSURE

MOWER HEIGHT

FORWARD FAST

LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKED MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT REVERSE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

NEUTRAL LOW

®;

PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY HYDROSTATIC FREE WHEEL

(Hydro Models only)

1t

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY" RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

various controls and adjustments. SAve this manualfor future reference: ,_

Throttle/Choke

Control

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Ammeter

©

Light Switch

Position

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake

Control

Freewheel

Control

O

Parking

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Approx.

Speed

3 MPH

2 MPH

1 MPH

Motion

Control 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' attach _,

ments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed°

CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine,,

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing

the tractor with the engine off.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the

speed and direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor°

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position,,

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine_

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

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' he operatidnof anytractorCan-resultih foreign'0B)6ctsthrownint5the.......

eyes,whichcan resultinsevereeyedamage°Alwayswearsafetyglasses

oreyeshieldswhileoperatingyourtractoror performinganyadjustmentsor'

repairs.Werecommendawidevisionsafetymaskoverthespectacles,or

standardsafetyglasses,

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

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,

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

o Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake pedal Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure°

Attachment Clutch

Throttle/Choke Lever "Engaged"

Control

_... Position

_--_-'_, "Disengaged"

,, _ Position

Brake" "'_x"_'_.,_/Parking Brake

Position \ _". ',., _\.iii "En_a-ed ''

Clutc_/_raKe-_._.. "-'-/ "--Motion

Pedal "Drive .... Disengaged" Control

Position Position Lever

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" po _

sition.,

° Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position,,

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depresse&

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

stow 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 unauthorized use,

o Never use choke to stop engine,.

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass,. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

,_pping tractor on grass areas,

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position, to empty grass

catcher, etc_

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at ful! throttle.

° Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate

o Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance,.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKW'ARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever

o Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

o Release parking brake and clutch/brake

pedal..

o Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position..

NOTE: The effort to move the motion con-

trol lever will reduce after the first few

hours of use_ This is normal

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height,

o Grasp lift lever.

o Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximately

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,

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Theaveragelawnshouldbe cutto

approximately2-1/2inchesduringthe

cool seasonandto over3 inchesduring

hotmonths.,For healthierand better

lookinglawns,,mowoften.andafter

m o;derateg°i;owi_fi:............." ....._" : .....

Forbestcuttingperformance,grass

over6 inchesin heightshouldbe

mowedtwice.Makethe first cut relative-

ly high;thesecondto desiredheight.,

"0 OPERATE MOWER

'our..tractor is equipped with an operator

_resence sensing switch. Any attempt by

he operator to leave the seat with the

:ngine running and the attachment clutch

;ngaged will shut off the engine°

Select desired height of cut,.

Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control

TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

age attachment clutch control..

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

vithout either the entire grass catcher, on

nowers so equipped, or the discharge

]uard in place.

ge

Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position,.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed

o TO restart movement, slowly release "

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal..

oSlowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

o Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position.

Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor..

o Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

o Pull freewheel control knob out and hold

in position by inserting retainer spring

into forward hole of control rod..

o Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH_

o ]b reengage transrnission, reverse

above procedure,

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when

transporting your tractor on a truck or a

trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured

to tractor. Use an appropriate means of

tying hood to tractor (rope, cord, etc_).

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_)kCAUTION: Do not drive up or down

qitls with slopes greater than 15 °and do

"_ot drive across any slope.. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual

, Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing 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 posi-

tion and engage parking brake,

TOWnNG CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

TOWonly the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy of

a load, while on a slope, is dangerous,.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor..

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

o The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer' weight oil

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o Checkengineoil withtractoron level

o Removeoilfill cap/dipstickandwipe

clean,reinsertthedipstickandscrew

cap tight,waitfor a fewseconds,

removeandreadoiilevel Ifnecessary,

addoil until"FULL"markondipstickis

reached..Donotoverfill..

o For coldweatheroperationyou should

changeoi!for easierstarting(See"OIL

VISCOSITYCHART"inthe Mainte-

nancesectionof thismanual).

o Tochangeengineoil, seethe Mainte-

nancesectionin thismanual.,

ADD GASOLINE

o Fill fuel tank,. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane° (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life).. Do not

mix oil with gasoline.. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness..

IMPORTANT; Wh.en operating in tempera-

tures below 32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

weather •starting.

RNING: 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 emp-

tied 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 informa-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

nent damage may occur.

,_J_kCAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck.. Do not overfill., Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel Do not store, spill or use

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

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..

o Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position_

° Sit on seat in operating position, depress

clutc!-Vbrake pedal and set parking brake.

o Plac e motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

o Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position..

° Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and.

cold starting procedures below_

o Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine start&

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute,. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try'

again° If engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

o When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position..

o The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and

below)

o When engine starts, allow engine to run

with the throttle control in the choke

position until the engine runs roughly,

then move throttle control to fast post-

lion.. This may require an engine warm-

up period from several seconds to sev-

eral minutes, depending on the temper-

atureo

HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION WARM

UP

o Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

o Be sure the tractor is on level ground_

o Place the motion control lever' in neutral

Release the parking brake and let the

clutch/brake slowly return to operating

position.

o Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

o The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: At a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance,

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See"TOADJUSTCARBURETOR"inthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionof this

manual

RGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never-engage or disen-.

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running_

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the trans-

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the first time., This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the trans-

mission which may have developed during

shipping of your' tractor_

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for' service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

lion before operating the tractor.

o Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set..

o Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual)°

o Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to slow position.. With motion

control lever' in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutch!brake pedal.,

o Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels° The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive sys-

tern,.

o Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

brake_

o Engage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in driving position (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).,

= Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to half (i/2) speed., With

motion control lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

° Slowly move motion control lever for-

ward; after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position,. After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position, Repeat this pro-

cedure with the motion control lever'

three (3) times_

o Your tractor is nowpurged 'and ready for

n0rmal'_)pei;ation.

IVIOWIING TiPS

•Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor,

° Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual_

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for' trimming.

o 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 distribution of clippings and more

uniform cutting_

o When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or-two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished..

f.

1

o If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings..

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

o Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde _

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material., Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a tow enough gear' to give the

mower the best 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 at-

tachment being used.

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MULCHING MOWING TiPS ..........

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use..

• The special mulching blade will recur

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed,. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn, Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ting action of the blades.

,, Avoid cutting your lawn when it is weL

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon.. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun°

° For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades° For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly_

Max 1/3

o Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings,. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path°

o Change your cutting pattern from week

to week,. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week,. This wil! help prevent matting and

graining of the lawno

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r_USTOMERRESPONSIBILiTiES

_-'_.......MABNTENANCE SCHEDULE

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Brake Operation 6# 4

2-Service mote often when operatJ;qg in dirty ot dusty cond_|ions

3* if equipped with oil f_ltor, char}go oil ovary 50 hours

4-Replace blades mere otien when mewing in sandy soil

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

ca!!y to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season..

,, Once a year you should replace the _J

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, &nd

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

SERVICE DATES

= .......... , ,

t .......... i i E

Check Tire Pressure _/

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock System s ....

RCheck for Loose Fasteners 6#46#47

ASha_e,,_Repia'co''MoWerB_des " ........ _,", ....................

.............. = ' .......... ....... !

0Check Battery Level _, , _ ............._ . . .

R i Clean Batteryand Ten'ninais/Recharge [" _ $f

Check Transaxle Cooling _ =

....Ad!Us! Blade Bel{(_}Tension ......... 64', ..................................

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension Ks

Check Engine Oil Level _ 6f , .......

Change&gi,eO"......... _._ _" ................

..Clean Air Filter ........................

Clean Air Screen .......... 64_ ....

GInspect Muffler/Spark Arrestor 6# #

N_ '"Repiao_,b'"'F,te,-(.,;_'ulppo,_) _._ ....................

, ' ............ ....

Replace Spark Plug ........... = ...........

Rep_,,,_eAirF,te,"PaperCa',4';i'dge...........e', .........

Replace Fuel Filter ,_,

1 - Change more elteo whet_ operating unde_ _heavy lead or in high amblenl temperatures. 5 -It equipped with callus{able system,

6-Not required It aqu}pped with maintenence,4ree battery

7 * Tighter_ front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft -tbs maximt_m

De net ovettightet_

LUBRiCATiON CHART

O S Spindle

Zerk Zerk

Front

Wheel

O Front Wheel Bearing

Bearing Zerk Zerk

0 Engine

@

Clutch

Pivot(s)

@ SAE 30 or i0w30 Motor OIL

engine run better and last longer'.

BEFORE EACH USE

o Check engine oil level.

o Check brake operation.

o Check tire pressure.

OCheck operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

@ General Purpose Grease

O Refer to Maintenance Engine" Sectioa

iiVlPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bear-ings.

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 lubri-

cant sparingly.

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.TRACTOR: ................

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming 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 ADJIJST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual)..

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual)°

o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion..

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp.. Replace bent or damaged

blade&

BLADE REMOVAL

° Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades°

o Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade°

o install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

o Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

° Tighten bolt securely (30-35 FL Lbs.

torque)..

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Blade _(C_',_ Mandrel

\\.X_. _ Assembly

.. her _,_-_.._ _ Trailing

Fiat washer. "<.._.'-...

"--.,.,."-_j_._,. Edge Up

L°ck Was_._,T.. _

Hex Bolt (Grade 8)L._ ...._<_._

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identified by six lines on the bolt head.

.TO ,SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE= We do not recommend sharpening

blade, but if you do, be sure the blade is

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced.. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

o The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower..

o To check blade balance, you wilt need a

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

balancer.. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer)..

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

o Slide blade onto 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 hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

Center Hole

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. Howev-

er, periodic charging of the battery with an

automotive charger will extend its life.

o Keep battery and terminals clean..

o Keep battery bolts tight.

o Keep small vent holes open,.

o Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour..

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers..

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary..

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power,

° Remove terminal guard,,

o Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED batter,/cable and remove

battery from tractor.

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. Rinsethe batterywithplainwaterand

dry_

- Cleanterminalsand batterycableends

withwire brushuntilbright.,

,,*Goat-terminalswith greaseor petroleum

jelly.

o Reinstallbattery(See"CONNECTBAT-

TERY"in theAssemblysectionof 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

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot°

oInspect coofing fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

- Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-

pings and other materials. To prevent

damage to seals, do not use com-

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins,,

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxte. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center,.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with AP! service classification SF, SG or

SH_ Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade .

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

l

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

used above 32°R Check your engine oil

level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running tow 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 start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick 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 SHo

,Be sure tractor is on level surface..

o Oil wilt drain more freely when warm.

° Catch oil in a suitable container.

o Remove oil fill cap!dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil..

° Remove drain plug

o After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

o Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of

this manual

o Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level.. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate reading.

Keep oil at "FULU' line on dipstick.

Oil

_ _ Drain

Plug

_'/]j/__ Oil Fill..

/_ Cap/DIpsbck

CLEAN AiR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over'-

heating.. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, I 0W30 etco) improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when

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AIRF|LTER ........

Yourenginewill notrunproperlyusinga

dirtyairfilter.,Cleanthefoampre-cleaner

afterevery25 hoursof operationor every

season° Service paper cartridge every !00

hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under.dusty

conditions,,

o 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.

o Reinstall pre-cteaner over cartridge..

o Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s)_

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

o Remove cartridge nut.

. Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor. Clean

base carefully to prevent debris from

entering carburetor.

° Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface,. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge..

.Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner,

cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as

kerosene, are not to be used to clean the

cartridge.. They may cause deterioration of

the cartridge_ Do not oil cartridge. Do not

use pressurized air to clean or dry car-

tridge.

Cover

Knob

Cartridge

Cover Nut

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

Paper

Cartridge

__------_ Base

ENGINE COOLING FINS ...........

Remc;_e anydust, dirt or 0il from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating_

o Remove screws from blower housing

and lift housing and dipstick tube

assembly off engine..

o Cover 0il fill opening to prevent entry of

dirt.

Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush

to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

° To reassemble, reverse above proce-

dure.

Blower Housing

Screws Screws

air screen __

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate 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"

on page 5 of this manual.

tN-UNE 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.

o Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

o Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned_

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Clamp ......

Z2:,.....

Filter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

oKeep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

= Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

.....f_ose: to:_;f_:n"_{Ji :_tradtSi _iiSl_s_ _the elec: ..... _

trical system, muffler, air filter' and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

A_-CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

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

= Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

° Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

• Make sure the blades and all moving parts have completely stopped_

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

in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower' will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

o Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position _

o Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower' mower to its lowest position.

= Roll belt off engine pu!ley_

o Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

oDisconnect anti-swaybar 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_

o Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms, Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor', remove the front links.

TO iNSTALL MOWER

o Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position,

o Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor_

°Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

o Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions,

Suspension

Arms

Clutch

Clutch

Retainer

Spring

Engine Pulley

Front

Link

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Springs

(Both Sides)

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TO LEVEL NiOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of this

manual).. If tires are over or underinflated,

you will not properly adjust your mower,.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

o Raise mower to its highest position

o Measure height from bottom of deck

curl to ground level at front corners of

mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

° If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

o To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

o To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side°

NOTE: Each half turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

° Recheck measurements after adjusting.,

Bottom Bottom

o,

.:. o tf links are notLequal in length, . adjust. ;:

one link to same length as other link..

o To lower front of mower housing, loosen

nut "G" on both front links an equal

number of turns.

o When distance "F' is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against

trunnion on both front links..

o To raise front of mower housing, loosen

nut "H" from trunnion on both front links..

Tighten nut "G" on both front links an

equal number of turns,,

o When distance "F" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will

change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8".

o Recheck side-to-side adjustmenL

Mandrel

\

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

='1

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. If the following front-to-back adjust-

ment 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 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 "F" directly in front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

°Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

Nut "G"

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools° Park the tractor on

level surface.. Engage parking brake,.

BELT REMOVAL-

o Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual)..

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys..

Pull belt away from mower°

23

, Installnewbeltin reverse order' of

removal.

and inside all belt guides,.

o Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel

Pulley

Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted..

o Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake°

o Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

° If distance is other than 1½" loosen jam

nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1½". Retighten jam nut against

nut "A"o

o Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary, If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized service

center_

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

_. Jam Nut

" rating

24

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest,

° Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

• Remove upper belt keeper.

o Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

o Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over cool-

ing fan blades.

o Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around engine

pulley.

o Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

IMPORTANT: Make sure upper belt keep-

er is positioned properly between iocator

tab.

Engine

Pulley

Clutching Idler---

Stationary Idler-

Transmission

Input Pulley

Q

I Locator Tab

\ Upper Belt

Keeper

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL, LEVER .,_•

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary., °

tf for any reason the motion control lever o

will not hold its position while at a selected

speed, it may be adjusted at the friction

pack located on the right side of transmis-

sion.

o Park tractor on level surface., Stop trac-

tor by turning ignition key to "OFF" posi-

tion, and engage parking brake.

• Adjust motion control lever by tightening

adjustment Iocknut one half (112) turn.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move

the motion control lever becomes too

excessive, reverse the above adjustment

procedure by loosening locknut 1/4 to 1/2

turn_

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.,

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require removal

for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinsta!lation and before

operating the tractor° See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section

of this manual.

Adjustment

_;d_ Locknut

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned 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

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely,

o Remove axle cover; retaining ring and

wash.e rs:t0 al!.o.w, w.h.ee!,removal (rear

wheel contains a square key- Do not

lose).

Repair tire and reassemble,.

On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle,, insert square

key,_

o Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

o 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.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle Cover '_-._. Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK

BATTERY (See lilustration Next Page)

,_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies.. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries,

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. If "jumper

cables" are used for emergency starting,

follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system..

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system, Do not use

your tractor batter,./to start other vehicles,.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

° Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis..

o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

o Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery_

25

TO REMOVECABLES,REVERSE

_qDER-

_moveBLACKcablefirstfromchassis

" ' thenfrom thefully chargedbattery.

_-_ernoveREDcablelastfrombothbat-

teries.

PositiveTerminal NegativeTerminal

\

\

\

Hood

Headlight

Wire

Connector

Positive Terminal

ted

Battery

Negative Terminal

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

o Raise hood.

o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill°

o Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

,, Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting°

o Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual..

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 AS-

SEMBLY

° Raise hood.

o Unsnap headlight wire connector.

o Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

o To replace, reverse above procedures,,

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cabte_ ff adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tion. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position_

o 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 securely_

Governor Governor

Control Lever Control Plate

Holes "A"

Clamp

Screw Throttle

Cable

26

TOADJUSTCARBURETOR

NOTE:The carburetoronthis engineis

lowemission..It is equippedwithanidle

fueladjustingneedlewitha limitercap,

whichallowssomeadjustmentwithinthe

limitsallowedbythe c&p..Donotattempt

to removethe limitercap°Thetimitercap

cannotberemovedwithoutbreakingthe

adjustingneedle.

Thecarburetorhas beenpresetat thefac-

tory andadjustmentshouldnotbe neces-

sary.However,minoradjustmentmaybe

requiredto compensatefor differencesin

fuel,temperature,altitudeor load..Ifthe

carburetordoesneedadjustment,proceed

asfollows:

in general,turningidlemixturevalvein

(clockwise)decreasesthesupplyof fuel to

theenginegivinga leanerfuel/airmixture.

Turningthe idlemixturevalveout

(counterclockwise)increasesthesupplyof

fuelto the enginegivinga richerfuel/air

mixture..

IMPORTANT:Damageto theneedlevalve

andthe seatinca¢buretormayresultif

screwis turnedintootight.

....,.:,:___,............:wis_:,u8ti) ;engine runs rough. Turn valve

to a point midway between those two

positions. Release throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST

o Move throttle control lever from stow to

fast position., If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle mixture valve out (counter-

clockwise) I/8 turn° Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted.. Do

not adjust--damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed, overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous° if you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center, which has proper equip-

ment to make any necessary adjustments,.

Idle Speed Throttle

Screw Lever"

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

,' Air cleaner assembly must be assem-

bled to the carburetor when making car-

buretor adjustments.

• Be sure the throttle control cable is

adjusted properly (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 posi-

tion. 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, turn idle mixture valve

full travel clockwise then counterclock-

27

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

age at the end of the seaso n or if the trac-

tor will not be used for' 30 days or more°

,_kCAUTION: 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 stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This wilt allow you to clean it thor-

oughty. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

o Clean entire tractor' (See "CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this manual)..

o Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual)_

. Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual..

- Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened.. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and weary

Replace if necessary_

o Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

oFully charge the battery for storage°

o After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

o To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during tong periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

o After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

o If battery is removed from tractor for "

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGmNE

FUEL SYSTEM

iMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also,

experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or'

methanol) can attract moisture which leads

to separation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

oBrain the fuel tank_

° Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

o 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 sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or-storage

container: Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer containert Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer'

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor:. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer:,

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDERS

o Remove spark ptug(s)_

o Pour-one ounce of oil through spark_plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

o Turn ignition key to "START" position for

a few seconds to distribute oil,,

o Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

o Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

o Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust° Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

o If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover' it to give protection frorn dust

and dirt.

o Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture°

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

I_PORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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....TROUBLESHOOTaNG CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

oOut of fuel.,

o Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

o Engine flooded,.

o Bad spark plug,

= Dirty air filter.

o Dirty fuel filter.

o Water in fuel

°

o

Loose or damaged wiring

Carburetor out of adjust-

menL

Engine valves out of

adjustment°

o Dirty air filter.

•Bad spark plugo

.Weak or dead battery,,

o Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or dirty fuel,,

o Loose or damaged wiring.

o Carburetor out of adjust-

ment,,

Engine valves out of

adjustment.

o Clutch!brake pedal not

depressed.

o Attachment clutch is

engaged,.

o Weak or dead battery..

• Blown fuse°

o Corroded battery termi-

nalso

,, Loose or damaged wiring.

o Faulty ignition switch..

o

°

Faulty solenoid or starter,,

Faulty operator presence

switch(es) o

CORRECT!ON ...................

o Fill fuel tank,,

• See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section,

•Wait several minutes before

attempting to start,

o Replace spark plug

.Clean!replace air filter:

o Replace fue! filter,

o Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel ill-

tern

• Check all wiring,,

• See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

o Contact an authorized ser-

vice center,,

Clean/replace air filter,,

o Replace spark plug_

• Recharge or replace battery_

o Replace fuel filter.,

o Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline,

• Check all wiring,

o See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

o Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Depress clutch/brake pedal,.

° Disengage attachment

clutch,.

o Recharge or replace battery,,

o Replace fuse.

o Clean battery terminals_

• Check all wiring

• Check/replace ignition

switch°

o Check/replace solenoid or

starter.,

o Contact an authorized ser-

vice center

29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Engine clicks but • Weak or dead batterc.

i:'_will not!start o'Oorroded battery termi-

nalso

o Loose or damaged wiring_

= Faulty solenoid or starter:

o Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

° Throttle in "CHOKE" posi-

tion.

° Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

o Dirty air filter:

° Low oil level/dirty oil,

o Faulty spark plug.

o Dirty fuel filter:.

o Stale or dirty fuel,,

Loss of power

o Water in fuel,,

° Spark plug wire loose,,

o Dirty engine air

screen/fins,

° Dirty/clogged muffler.

O

Excessive vibration o

e

e

Engine continues to o

run when opera-

tor leaves seat

with attachment

clutch engaged

Loose or damaged wiring.

Carburetor out of adjust-

menL

Engine valves out of

adjustment.

, i,i

Worn, bent or loose blade.

Bent blade mandrel.

Loose/damaged part(s),

Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

CORRECTION

° Recharge or replace battery.

° Clean batteryterminalso: :

° Check all wiring.

- CheckJreplace solenoid or

starter.

° Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

= Adjust throttle control,,

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

o Clean/replace airfilter1.

• 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 gaso-

line and replace fuel filter:,

° Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

o Clean engine air screen/fins,,

o Clean/replace muffler,.

o Check all wiring.

o See "To Adjust CarburetoP in

Service and Adjustments

section.

= Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

o Replace blade,, Tighten blade

bolt.

o Replace blade mandrel.

o Tighten loose part(s)o

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho-

rized service center/

departmenL

3O

PROBLEM

Poorcut- uneven

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

o Worn,bentor looseblade_

Mowerbladeswill

notrotate

Poorgrassdis-

charge

,, Mowerdecknotlevel..

o Buildupof grass,leaves,

andtrashundermower,.

•Bent blade mandrel,.

o Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

o Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

o Worn/damaged mower'

drive belt.

o Frozen idler pulley.

o Frozen blade mandrel.,

o Engine speed too slow..

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

• Travel speed too fast..

o Wet grass..

o Mower deck not level

o Low/uneven tire air pres-

sure,.

o Worn, bent or loose blade°

o Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower,

o Mower drive belt worn.,

o Blades improperly

installed.

o Improper blades used..

O

O

o

o

o

Battery will not

charge

o

o

O

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Switch is "OFF".

Bulb(s) burned out.

Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring

Blown fuse_

Bad battery cell(s)o

Poor cable connections,.

Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

Faulty alternator.,

CORRECTION

,,,,,, ,,,,, , ......................

o Replace blade. Tighten blade

boll

o Level mower deck.

° Clean underside of mower

housing.

o Replace blade mandrel.

,, Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes°

o Remove obstruction,

o Replace mower drive belt,

o Replace idler pulley.

,, Replace blade mandrel,

o Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

o Shift to slower speed,

,, Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

,, Level mower deck,.

,, Check tires for proper air

pressure.,

o Replace/sharpen blade_

Tighten blade bolt.

o Clean underside of mower

housing.

o Replace mower drive belto

o Reinstall blades sharp edge

down,.

o Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

o Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes,.

o Turn switch "ON"_

° Replace bulb(s).

o Check/replace light switch.

o Check wiring and connections,,

" Replace fuse..

o Replace battery.

,, Check/clean all connections°

,, Replace regulator.

* Replace alternator,

31

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning

engine "OFF"

o Freewheel control in "dis-

_engaged" position. :

o Motion drive belt worn,

damaged or broken.

= Air trapped in transmis:

sion during shipment

or servicing.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

° Place freewheel control in

..... "engaged'! position.;

o Replace motion drive bell

o Purge transmission.

Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

32

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- _AODEL NUMBER 9'I7.270621

RED °1{

of!!o,

BATTERY

BLACK

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

IGNITION

SWITCH

WHITE

FUSE 30 AMP

r ....

L ....... ,,t

CLUTCH /BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

BLACK

(OPTIONAL)

SOLENOID

IGNITION SWITCH

PosmoN ciBcurr "MAKE;;'"

....... ; NONE'

RUN B + L NONE

START B + L +S NONE

RED

STARTER

BLAC._, _)

........ I (NOT OCCUPIED)

! ........ 1

........ _,.1 L_J ' I

...........

| (CLUTCH OFF) 1 GROUNDING

CONNECTOR

B_ACK _ IGNITIONUNIT

(

i SPARK PLUG

GAP

_(2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL, ENGINES)

CHARGING SY_;TEM OUTPUT

3AMP D_ _ 3_,_00 RPM 2_ VOLTS AC M,]N.,_-3600 RPM

LIGIITIt_IG SYSTEM OUTPUT ..... I ALTERNATOR I :

5A_PAC@3600RP_,_ ,_ UIL)U_ 1_1 Il

' _4VOLTS ACMIN e360ORpM(uGHT._QFF)

BROWN

HEADLIGHTS

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEI R

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WELL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED, AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST

@ 0

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS /--/

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING,

33

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270621

....... ELECTRICAL .....

7O

26 i

II

t

I

I

1

16

29

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i

/

/

/

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/

/

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34

ELECTR_r" _ t_

_TRACTOR.:- -..MODEL NUMBER 917,270621

KEY PART

NO. NO.

t 144925

2 74760412

3 STD551025

4 STD551125

6 STD541025

8 156417

16 153664

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 147430

22 4t52J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

28 4207J

29 121305X

30 140301

3t 124211X

32 141226

33 109310X

40 156442

4t 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

45 121433X

52 141940

70 140422

DESCRIPTION

Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP

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

Vv'asher9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uric

Case Battery

Switch, Interlock Push4n

Washer Lock t/4

Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Harness Asm Light W/4152j

Bulb Light #t156

Cable Battery 6 Ga II" red

Cable Battery 6 Ga w/t6 wire red

Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green

Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black

Switch Plunger Nc Gray

Switch Ign 4 Pos

Nut Ignition

Cover Sw Key BIk I 25 Text SLT

Key lgn Molded Craftsman

Harness Ign Man C1Am Hm 97

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

Cover Terminal Red

Solenoid

Nut Keps Bfk Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

Protection Wire Loop

Harness Engine B&S 14OHV

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

t inch = 25 4 mm

35

TRACTOR- -MODEL NUMBER 917.270621

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

25

26

28

53 51 52 55 57

26

3

54

33 10

35

26

14

36

TRACTOR ,'_ MODEL N0tVBER 917.270621

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160393

2 140356

3 17490612

4 STD551025

5 155272

6 155923

8 t26471X

9 161938X010

10 STD5337!0

II 155927

!2 145660

!3 I55934X010

14 17490608

15 74180512

I6 STD541431

17 144983X558

18 126938X

24 STD523710

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 145198X558

29 155217

30 157583X558

31 136619

33 t45244X558

34 t45243X558

35 STD533707

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD522507

140 158418

t45 156524

-- 5479J

Chassis Assembly

Drawbar

Screw, Thd Roll 3/8-16 x 3/4

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x t6 Gauge

Bumper Hood/Dash

Saddle

Clip Insulator 406 Mtg Hole

Dash

Bolt, Carriage 318-16x 3/4

Panel, Dash, L H

Clip Tinnerman Grilie P!L

Panel, Dash, R H

Screw Thdroi 3/8-16 x t/2

Screw, Machine, Truss Head

5/t6-I8 UNC x 3/4

Nut

Hood Assembly

Bumper Hood

Belt

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x I2 Gauge

Nut

Grille w/Clips MS_558

Lens, Grille

Fender

Bracket, Fender

Footrest, L H,

Footrest, R,H.

Bol_

ScrewThdrol 5/16-I8 x 1/2

Pivot Bracket Assembly, L H

Pivot Bracket Assembly, RH

Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4-20 UNC

Washer 9/32 x 7t8 x 16 Ga

Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

Screw Hex Wshd #8-8 x 7/8

Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

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

Bracket Front Suspension

Rod Pivot Chassis!Hood

Plug, Button

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US.. inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO.

1 Transaxte,(See Breakdown) 57 161597

Peerless Mode1205-039C 59 140312

2 146682 Spring, Return Brake 61 17490612

5 t21520X Strap, Torque 62 8883R

6 17490512 Screw, Thd, Roll 63 161399

5/16-18 x 3/4 64 71170764

8 141003 Rod, Shift 65 10040700

10 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1//8 x 1 Cad 66 161488

1! 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 69 142432

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF Grade 8

WPatch 70 134683

15 74490544 Boll Hex Flghd 5/I6q8 xGr. 5 72 19132012

18 74780616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 74 156972

Gr. 5 75 t21749X

19 73800600 Nut Loci{ HexW/Ins 3/8-16

UNC 76 12000001

21 106933X Knob, Round 1/2-13 77 123583X

22 130804 Rod, Brake 78 121748X

24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-!6 Unc

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 81 16t080

26 19131316 Washer 82 123782X

27 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x3/4 Cad 83 19171216

28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 84 158286

29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake 86 157480

30 130807 Bracket, Transaxle 87 19212016

32 74760512 Bolt 88 12000008

34 155071 ShaftAssembiy, Foot Pedal 89 151147

35 t20t83X Bearing, Nylon 95 156970

36 192116t6 Washer 96 4497H

37 t572H Roll Pin 113 127285X

38 t23674X Pulley, Idler, Flat 1t6 72110610

39 74760644 Bolt

40 4470J Spacer, Split ..395 x 59 122 156963

41 154777 Keeper, Belt, idler 123 19091016

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/t6 x t2 Ga. 124 156967

43 19111012 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 12 Ga. 125 74780516

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove, Plastic 126 1685H

48 154407 Beltcrank Clutch Grnd Dry Stl 143 74780520

49 123205X Retainer, Belt

50 74760624 Bolt 144 19111016

51 73680600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 Uric 148 159103

52 73680500 Nut, Crownlock 5/t6-t8UNC 149 I22052X

53 105710X Link, Clutcl_ 150 150935

55 105709X Spring, Clutch Return 151 19133210

56 74760620 Bolt, Hex 3/8-I6 x 1-1/4

DESCRIPTION

V-Belt, Ground Drive

Keeper, Belt, Cenler Span

Screw, ThdroL 3/8-16 x 3/4

Cover, Peda!

Pulley, Engine

Bolt, Hex 7/t6_20 x 4 Gr 5

Washer

Keeper, Belt, Engine

Screw, Hex Washer Hi-Lo

1/4-112

Keeper, Belt Engine

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

Spacer, Axle PVST

Washer 25/32 × lq/4 x 16

Gauge

E-Ring

Key, Square

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

Gauge

Shaft Assembly

Spring, Torsion

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Tie Rod

Bushing

Washer 21/32 x 1_1//4x 16

Ring Ktip

Console, Shift

Rod Asm Bypass PVST

Retainer Spring 1" Zinc/Cad

Strap Torque LH LT

Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x

1,,25

Plate Bypass PVST

Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga

Spring Return PVST

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x 1

Nut Lock 5/16-18 Unc

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

t/4

Washer 11t32x 5/8 x 16 Ga,,

Spacer

Spacer Retainer Pm Mower

Bushing Nylon Coffered

Washer 13/32 x 2 x t0Ga,

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S inches

! inch = 25.4 mrn

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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118

46

6B 67

7

32 5

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NOo NO, DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

tl STD551137

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156546

18 57079

19 t24035X

20 t26684X

22 71200410

23 127501

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD5612t0

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133808

40 STD541537

4t I0071tL

42 145054

43 t21749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 STD541431

54 STD523112

62 156594

63 74780616

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

Steering Wheel

Front Axle Assembly

Spindle Assembly, LH.

Spindle Assembly, RH

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

Washer 25/32 x I-5/8 x I6 Gauge

Washer 27/32 x 1-t/4 x t6 Gauge

Ring, Klip

Bearing, Steering Co{utah

Link, Drag

Washer, Lock

Spacer, Bearing, Front Axle

Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-11 UNC

Shaft Assembly, Steering

Washer, Thrust 515 x 750 x 033

Support, Shaft

Washer, Shim 1/4 x 5/6 x 062

Screw Hex Socket 1/4-20 x 5/6

Pittman Shaft Assembly

Bracket, Steering

Bushing, Link, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw, Thd,, RoIl 3/8-16 x 3/4

Pin

Rod, Tie

Bushing, Steering

Screw TT #10-32 x 5 x 3t8 Flange

Insert, Steering Wheei

Washer 13132x 2-3/8 x 8 Gauge

Gripco Nut

Adapter, Steering Wheel

Boot, Steering Dash PiL Mtt Blk

Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x I6 Gauge

Exlension Steering Non-Adjust

Cap, Spindle

Fitting, Grease

Nut Lock Hx W/ins 5/16-18 UNC

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

Kit, Steering Assembly, Service

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

Spacer Axle

Bearing Arm Pittman

Bolt Fin Hex 5/8-1! unc x 2-3/4

Brace Axle

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S, inches

t inch = 254 mm

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78

33

33

3

81

38 78

4

29

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

23

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INGINE

KEY PART

NO. NO,

! 162157

2 17720410

3--------

4 137352

t3 272293

14 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 159880

29 137180

31 109202X

32 158990

33 123487X

35 17490512

37 137040

38 ......

40 124028X

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD55113t

72 71070512

78 17490620

81 128861

DESCRIPTION

Control Throt/Ch Lh

Screw He×Thd Cut 1/4_20x5t8T

Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model 28U707_1174-E1

Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt

Gasket 1 313 ld Tin Plated

Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3"

Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Shield Brownfng/Debris Guard

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel t 25 Fr

Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented

Clamp Hose BIk

Screw, Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4 Tyt

Line Fuel 20"

Plug Oi! Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Bushing Snap Nyl Blk Fuel Line

Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20x3/4

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Screw Hexhd Cap 5/16-18×3/4

Screw Thdrot 3/8-16x1-1/4 Tytt

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

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KEY

NO,

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

lO

1t

PART

NO.

140122

14O551

STD5237t0

19131610

145006

STD541437

t24181X

1749O616

19131614

155925

120068X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Seat 3350 Blk!blk Craftsman 12

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (btk) 13

Bolt Fin Hex 3/6-t6une X t t4

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga t5

Clip Push In Hinged 16

Nut Hex Lock w/ins 3/8-16 Unc 17

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zi 21

Screw Thdrol 3f8-t6 X 1 Ty*tt 22

Washer t3/32 X 1 X I4 Ga 24

Pan Pnt Seat (blk) 25

Knob Seat 1/2-13 Unc Btk

121246X

121248)(

72050412

134300

!21250X

123976X

153236

STD541431

19171912

t270t8X

Bracket Pn| Mounting Switch

Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id

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

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-t8

Washer t7/32 X t-3/t6 X 12 Ga.

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US, inch-

esl inch = 25 4 mm

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t9 t2

4

7

t6 1t

13

15

7

t8

KEY

NO, PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO,

1 156868 Decal, Instruction Operat Eng 13 146046

2 273303 Decal, Engine Hp 15 160396

3 160200 Decal, Hood Rh Craftsman 17 150333

4 160202 Decal, Hood Lh Craftsman

6 t33644 Decal, Maint Customer Sears 18 t50927

Dom

7 163250 Decal, Dash Pnt B&S 15 5 19 t42341

Turbo

8 163204 Decal, Fender Auto Trans -- t38311

9 163209 Decal, Fender Craftsman Gold -- 145246

10 149516 Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng *- 145247

11 156439 Decal, Fender Danger Sears - _ 162521

E/S 162522

t2 4900J Decal, Clutch/brake Eng

DESCRIPTION

Decal, V-belt Dr SchTractor

Decal, Mower Drive Schematic

Decal, Cap Cnsmr Help Line

Srs..

Decal, Mower EZ3 Mulching

Sears

Decal, Drawbar Cntrl Mvl Hyd

Lt

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad, Footrest Rbr Sq Gen 95

Fastner Pop In Footrest

Manual, Owner's (English)

Manual, Owner's (Spanish)

WHEELS & TIRES

5_8

4,10

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

I 59192 Cap Value Tire

2 65139 Stem Value

3 106222X ]]re F"Is 15 X 6 0 - 6 Service

4 59904 Tube Inner Front #35060

5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6"front White Service

6 278H Fitting Grease

7 9040H Bearing Flange

8 106106X427 RimAsm 8"rearWhile Service

9 106268X Tire RTs 18x9 5-8 Service

I0 7152J Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

tl 104757X Cap Axle Blk 1 50 X 1 00

o- 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

NOTE: Atl component dimensions given in U S inches

1 inch = 25 4 mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

7

11

3

13 2

46

8

/ /

/ !

! !

! !

!'i

5

32

19

13

J15

2O

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JFTASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 159460 WasherAsm Inner Spring W/Plunger

2 159471 Sha[tAsm Lift

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer21i32x t x21 Ga

6 120183X Bearing Nylong

7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted

8 122365X Button Plunger Read

11 139865 Link Asm Lift LH

12 139866 Link Asm Lift RH

13 STD624008 Retainer Spring

t5 127218 Link Front

t6 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

i7 130171 Trunnion BlkZinc

18 73800800 Nul LockWNVsh 1/2-I3 Unc

t9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 STD624008 Retainer Spring

31 140302 Bearing, Pvt Lift Spherical

32 73540600 Nul Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S inches

I inch = 254 rnm

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MOWER DECK

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18

24

25

103 105

101.__ 3 1 106

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t'_OWERDECK

KEY PAR]" KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 144393 Mower Housing 50 131340

2 STD533t07 Bolt 51 STD54t410

3 t380!7 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 52 t39888

Front 53 131845X900

4 138440 BracketAssembIy, Sway Bar 54 133943

5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 55 t55046

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 56 t22052X

8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x t 25 Gr 8 58 140086

9 STD55t137 Washer, Lock 59 141043

!0 140296 Washer, Hardened 67 162113

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 68 144200

12 129895 Bearing, Ball 7t 142427

13 t37645 Stlaft Assembly, Mandrel, 72 t3!870

Vented (]nct Key Number 6) 73 t27847

t4 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 74 121748X

I5 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 75 12000029

16 140329 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 76 128903

17 72110610 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/164 8 x 5/8 77 127845

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 78 160570

20 136888 Baffle, Vortex 79 127498

21 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 80 153701

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 81 73350600

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 82 t42028

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 83 t20958X

25 123713X Spring, To_sion, Deflector 84 156084

26 1!0452X Nut, Push 85 72140618

27 130968 Shield, Deflector 92 STD54t437

28 19111016 Washer II/32 x 5/8 x t6 Ga..

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 10t 136420

30 !57722 Screw Thdrot Rolling Wsh Hd 102 71161010

3t 129963 Washer, Spacer

32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel I03 19061216

33 137266 Nut, Toplock, Flanged 104 I0071000

34 STD533717 Boit 105 160793

35 133835 Fastner, Christmas Tree 106 2029J

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat t28 153390

37 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 × t6 Ga 132 19132203

40 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock3/8-16 UNC 14.1 6266H

41 133551 Rod, Pivot, with Nibs - - 130794

43 140083 Rod, Clutch, Secondary, w/Nibs

44 140088 Guard, Mandret, LH

45 STD624003 Retainer -- 145411

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

48 133944 Washer, Hardened

49 155066 RolierAssembly, Cam Follower

DESCRIPTION

Bolt, Shoulder #10_24 Grade 5

Locknut

Bo_t,Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, {d]er

Spacer, Retainer

Spring, Torsion Brakes 4Z'

Guard, Tuv Idter (94)

Knob Custom Ova1

V-Belt

Rod, Clutch, Primary, will'! Nibs

Spring, Return

Arm, Clutch, Secondary

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

Ring, KIip

Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper, Spring

Arm, Clutch, Primary

Bushing, Large, Brass

Spring, Mower CIutch

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC

Trunnion Adj 94

Washer Sintered

Keeper Belt Idler

Bolt Carriage 3/8-16 × 2-I/4

Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16

UNC

Cover Mulching 42" Black

Screw Truss Head Phil 10-24 x

5/8

Washer #10

Washer Lock #10

Latch Asm Bagger

Nut Ward

Washer Felt

Washer 13/32 x 1-3/8 x 3 Ga.

Washer Thrust 75 x 1 230

Mandrel Assembly (Includes

Key Numbers 8-10, I2-15, 3t

and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete (Std

deck - order separately mulcher

plate components key nos. 101-

106)

NOTE: AIt component dimensions given inU S.inches

t inch = 25 4 mm

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HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 205-039C

209

191 190 /

18o 45

37

40 46A

42A

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IYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - -MODEL NUMBER 205-039C

KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION

36 790075 Brake, Disc

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate

38 799021 Brake Pad (Pkg of 2)

39 786026 Dowel Pin

39B 798033 Belt Guide

40 792076A Flat Wasf_er

41B 790085 Brake Lever

42 792073A Screw, 1/4_20x t-1/4"

42A 792085A Screw, I/4-20 x 2-1/4"

43 792075 Locknut, 5/I6-24

44 790025 Brake Pad Holder

45 786066 Spacer

46A 790086 Brake Lever Bracket

7! 788069 Square Cut Ring

71A 792162 Pushnut, 9/I6"

79 792144 Spring

85 792154 Oil Fill Plug

85A 792182 Tube Plug, 3/8"

•87 788035 Oil Seal, 5/8"

180 730229A Gear,Oil, 80W90

189 792168 Drive Screw #6 x I/2"

189A 792171 Screw, 10-24 x I/2"

t90 792150 Leckwasher

191 792151 Nut, 7/t6-20

208B 798025 Fan!Coupling, (lncf, t89 & I89A)

209 798024 Control Lever

900 794687 Replacement 205-039C Transaxle

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

_230 614

_635

337

230

REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

166

1026

52

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BR!GGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

127 138 106 987 95 117 6_ 634A

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

759 _32

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52

164

_123

_t_REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL,

186

I '=j'°

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BRIGGS &STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

523

423

9

20 634A 842 524 868 868A

%

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358 GASKET SET

E__51 138

@

137

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

171 _535

304

305_ 468

lO0_

75

334

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER t174-Et

__ 222

2O9

201

728

783

615

482

t0t9 LABEL KiT] 240

11036 LABEL KIT- EMISSIONS !

to_=ow.=.'s-A.uA_-I

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601

802

5O3

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E1

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 496412

2 399265

3 391086

4 494238

5 495858

7 273280

8 495735

9 27803

10 94621

11 281246

t2 271916

271997

271996

13 94728

15 94239

16 498971

94196

20 291675

22 94624

23 492326

24 222698

25 495860

495977

495978

495979

26 495854

495852

495851

495855

27 263129

28 498319

498320

29 494504

495490

32 94695

32A 94648

33 495856

34 495857

35 262811

37 224502

40 224641

45 262411

46 496884

51 272465

52 272569

53 94637

75 225136

78 94832

87 491323

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIIPTION

Cylinder Assembly 93 281346 Bushing, Throttle Shaft

Bearing, Cylinder 9'4 498030 Valve, Needle

*Seal, Oil 95 94098 ** Screw, ThrotUe

Base, Engine 98 495800 Screw, Idle Speed

Head, Cylinder 104 231789 ** Pin, Float Hinge

**" Gasket, Cylinder Head 106 231855 "* Valve Float

BreatherAssembly 106 231854 "* Seat, InletValve

" Gasket, Valve Cover 108 224558 Valve, Choke (Lmt 153)

Screw, Sems 10BA 224540 Valve, Choke (Lint 154)

Tube, Breather 111 262715 Spring Choke (Lint 155)

* Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .015" 117 232118 *" Jet, Needle Valve (Std_)

" Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .005" 232119 Jet, Needle Valve (HFAtt)

"Gasket, Crankcase Cover, 009" 121 499233 Carburetor Overhaul Kit

Screw, Cylinder Head 123 94913 Screw, Elbow Mounting

Plug, Oil Drain 125 499153 Carburetor Assembly

Crankshaft 127 - - - ** PIug, Welch (Sold in Kit Only)

Timing Gear Key 130 224539 Valve, Throttle

* Seat, Oil 131 494379 Shaft and Lever, Throttle

Screw, Seres, Base Mounting 133 494381 Float, Carburetor

Flywheel and Ring Gear 137 281165 .... Gasket, Float Bow[

Assembly, Magneto 138 281164 .... Washer, Bowl

Key, Flywheet 141 495097 Choke, Shaft Kit (Choke-A-

Piston Assembly, Standard Size Matic)

PlstonAssembiy, 010 ° 141A 495931 Choke, Shaft Kit(Choke-A-

Oversize Matic)

PistonAssembiy, 020" 142 232117 *" Nozzle, Carburetor

Oversize 146 94196 Key,Timing Gear

Piston Assembly, _030" 164 214047 Elbow, Carburetor

Oversize 166 94555 Stud, RockerArm

Ring Set, Piston, Standard Size 171 281051 Nut, Air Cleaner Mounting

Ring Set, Piston, 010" Oversize 186 493496 Connector, Hose

Ring Set, Piston, 020" Oversize 187 298099 Line, Fuel (Cut to Suit)

Ring Set, Piston, 030" Oversize 188 94627 Screw, Sems

Lock, Piston Pin 192 492160 Screw Assembly, RockerArm

Pin Assy, Piston, Standard Size 201 262767 Link, Governor

Pin Assy, Piston, 005" 209 260695 Spring, Governor

Oversize 216 262766 Link, Choke

Rod Assembly, Connecting 219 490815 Gear, Governor

Rod Assembly, Connecting, 222 495611 Plate, Governor Control

.020" Undersize Crankpin Bore 224 94905 Screw, Seres, Air Cteaner

Screw, Hex Washer Head, 225 495157 Crank, Governor

1_57/64 227 493935 LeverAssembly, Govemor

Screw, Hex Washer Head, 1-

5/8 230 94742 Washer, Governor Crank

232 262785 Spring, Governor Link

Valve, Exhaust 238 262836 Cap, Vaive

Valve, intake 240 394358 Filter,Fuel (In Fuel Line)

Spring, Valve 265 221535 Clamp, Casing

Guard Fiywheei

Retainer, Valve Spnng 284 94704 Screw, Hex Head

Tappet, Valve * included inGasket Set (495993)

Gear, Cam "" Included in Carburetor Kit (499233)

.... Gasket, Carburetor *'* included in both Gasket Set (495993) and

(Carburetor to Elbow) Valve Overhaul Kit (495992)

*** Gasket, Carburetor .... included in Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor

(Elbow to Cylinder) Kit (499233) and Carburetor Gasket Set

Stud, Carburetor Mounting (494385)

Washer, Spring

Screw, Pan Head NOTE: All component dimensions given in US inches

"Seat, Governor Shaft 1 inch = 254 mm

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BR1GGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174,

KEY PART

NO. NO.

294 810068

304 496280

305 94788

306 225020

307 94930

309 497595

310 497602

311 497808

333 495859

334 94731

337 491055

346 93705

356 497706

358 495993

363 t9203

383 89638

423 94903

445 4939o9

467 493903

468 494439

474 393474

462 93621

503 806000

510 497605

523 495230

524 281370

525 496113

535 272403

537 281106

544 497603

552 491986

562 949O7

592 231978

60t 93053

6t4 93306

6t5 263080

618 262803

634 494453

634A 494455

635 280872

646 224546

657 94906

663 94620

7t8 230192

726 399676

727 490324

728 94951

729 28139O

729A 225170

74l 262932

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Screw, Set 757 213998 Link, Counterweight

Housing, Blower 758 399891 Counterweight Assembly

Screw, Hex, Head, 759 298909 Pin, Counterweight

Blower Housing Mounting 761 94593 Screw, Counterweight

Shield, Cylinder 783 280104 Gear, Starter

Screw, Cylinder Shield 801 394856 Cap, Drive

Motor, Starter 802 497605 Cap, End

Bolt, Thin 803 497604 Housing, Starter

Brush Set 842 270920 * Seal, Oil FitterCap

Armature, Magneto 847 496415 Fill Group, Oil

Screw, Sems, Armature 85t 224110 Terminal, lgnilion Cable

Mounting 868 494435 "* Sea!Assembly, Valve

Plug, Spark 868A 272610 "" Gasket, Valve

Screw, Hex Head 871 262835 Bushing, Guide (Intake &

Wire Assembly Exhaust)

Gasket Set 672 281361 Cover, Air Cleaner

Puller, Flywheel 875 495862 Body, Air Cleaner

Wrench, Spark Plug 877 393456 Diode and Connector Assembly

Screw, Sems 947 497672 Solenoid

Cartridge, Air Cleaner 965 94010 Nut, Hex

Knob, Air Cleaner 975 495933 Bowl Assembly, Carburetor

Screen, Flush Rotating 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set

Stator, Alternator 987 281166 ** Seal, Throttle Shaft

Screw, Seres !005 281400 Fan, Flywheel

Strap, Starter 1006 224413 Retainer, Fan

Drive, Starter !019496758 Label Kit

Cap and Dipstick Oil Filler 1022 272475 "** Gasket, Cover

• Seal, FillerTube 1023 224552 Cover, RockerArm

Tube, Oil Filler t026 494432 Rod, Push, Intake

Element, Filter 495136 Rod, Push, Exhaust

• O-Ring, Air Cleaner I029 224554 Arm, Rocker

Armature, Starter 1033 495992 Valve Overhau! Kit

Bushing, Governor Crank t034 495248 Guide Assembly, Push Rod

Bolt, Carriage !036 499364 Label Kit, Emissions

Nut, Hex t044 94673 Screw, Hex Head

Clamp, Fuel Pipe t054 270723 Tie, Cable

Pin, Cotter 1058 272623 Manual, Owner's

Retainer 1090 497607 Retainer, Brush

Spdng, Choke Return 1091 28t364 Cap, Limiler

•" Seal, SpringAssy 2500 28N707-1026 Replacement Engine

"* Seal, Spring Assy 496050 Replacement Shortblock

Boot, Spark Plug

Brace, Air Cleaner RPM Seltings: Low: t650-1850, High: 3200-3400

Screw, Sems

Screw, Self-Tapping " Included in Gasket Set (495993)

Pin, Dowel "" Included in Carburelor Kit(499233)

Gear, Ring **' Included in both Gasket Set (495993) and

(includes Mounting Hardware) Valve Overhaul Kit (495992)

Cover, Starter .... Included in Gasket Set (495993), Carburelor

Screw, Torx_ Kit (499233) and Carburetor Gasket Set

Clip, Wire (494385)

Relainer, Wire NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S inches

Gear, Timing 1 inch = 254 mm

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