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Owner's Manu_

£RRFTSMRW

15.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42,' MOWER

AUTOMATIC _

LAWN TRA t'OR

Model NO.

917.270623

• Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

•Maintenance

; Repair P-arts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip

ment.

F<_ranswers to yourquestions _

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Une

5 am - 5 pro, Mon- Sat

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Warr_anty....__.............................................2

SafetyRules...........................................2

ProductSpecifications...........................5

Assembly......._................_.......................8

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

MaintenanceSchodule.........................18

Maintenance.............," ...................:._18

Se_ce andAdjustments......................22

Storage.................................................28

Troubleshooting.....................;..............30

RepairParts .........................................34

Parts Ordering.......................BackCover

LIMITEDTWO YEAR WARRANTYON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

Fortwo (2) years fromthe date of pumhase,if thisCraftsmanRidingEquipmentis main-

tained,lubricatedandtuned upaccordingtothe instructionsinthe owner'smanual,

Sears will repairor replace,free of charge,any partsfoundto be defectiveinmaterialor

workmanship.

This Warrantydoes notcoven

•Expandableitem,swhichbecomewom duringnormaluse,suchas blades,spark

plugs,air cleaners,belts, etc.

•Tire replacementor repaircausedby puncturesfrom outsideobjects,suchas nails,

thoms, stumps, orglass.

• Repairsnecessarybecauseof operatorabuse, negligence,improperstorage oracci-

dent orthe failure to maintainthe equipmentaccordingto the instructionscontainedin

the owner'smanual.

•Ridingequipmentusedfor commercial orrentalpurposes.

LIMITED 90 DAYWARRANTY ON BA'N'ERY

For ninety(90) daysfromdate of purchase,if any batteryincludedwiththisridingequip-

ment provesdefectiveinmaterialor workmanshipand ourtestingdeterminesthe bat-

tsrywill notholda charge,Sears willreplacethe batteryat no charge.In-homewarranty

serviceon yourCraftsmenridingequipment is availableat no chargefor30 days from

the date of purchase. Pleasecontact your nearestservicecenter.After30 daysfrom the

date of purchase,warrantyservice is availableby takingyour Craftsmanridingequip-

m_ntto your nearestSears ServiceCenter.(In-homewarrantyservicewillstill be avail-

able after30 days fromthe date of purchasebuta standardtripchargewill apply).This

warrantyappliesonlywhilethisproductis inthe UnitedStates.This Warrantygivesyou

specificlegal dghts,andyou mayalsohave otherrightswhich mayvary fromstateto

state:

Sears, RoebuckandCo., D/817 WA, HoffmenEstates,IL 60179

GENERAL OPERATION"

•Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•.Be,,sW_ the__areais clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

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• Never carry p&_sengers.

,Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•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.

•Slow down before turning.

• Never leave a running machine unat-

tended; Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

Tumblrbladas when not mowing.

Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

Mow only in daylight or good artifloial

light.

Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

;LOPE OPERATION

;lopes are a major factor related to loss-

,f-control and tipover accidents, which

:anresult in severe injury or death. All

lopes reqhim-eXtPa caution. If you cannot

up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

:,do not mow if.

)0:

Mow up and down slopes, not across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

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-

wel'ghts to improv_ .stal:)ilify.

Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

"Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight do'_'n the

slope.

,O NOT:

Do nottum on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly tum over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

Do not'i_IB_ on_l_etgrass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

•and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and tum machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for smell children.

•Never carry children. They may fag off

and be: seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

-Use only an approved container.

-Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

-Never refuel the machine indoors.

-Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

Keep nuts and belts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip

mant in good condition.

Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

Stop and inspect the equipment if you

stdke an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

Neyer make adjustmentsorrepairswith

the enginerunning.

Grass catchercomponentsare subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

whichcouldexposemovingpartsor

allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently

checkcomponents andreplacewith

manufacturer'srecommendedparts,

when necessary.

•Mower bladesare sharpandcan cut.

Wrap the blade(s) orwear gloves,and

use extracaution whenservicing them.

•Check brakeoperationfrequently.

Adjustand serviceas required.

•Be surethe area is clearof otherpeople • Mow up anddownslopes(15° Max), not

before mowing.Stopmachineif anyone

entersthe area.

•Nevercarry passengers.

• Do notmow in reverseunlessabsolute-

ly necessary.Alwayslookdownand

behindbefore andwhile backing.

• Nevercarry children.They mayfalloff

and be seriously injuredor interferewith

safe machineoperation.

• Keepchildrenoutof the mowingarea

and underthe watchfulcare of another

responsibleadult.

•Be alertand tum machineoffif children

_enterthe area

• Before andwhen backing,lookbehind

and downfor smallchildren.

across.

•Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree

limbs,etc.

•Watchfor holes,ruts,or bumps.Uneven

terraincould overtumthe machine.Tall

grasscan hide obstacles.

•Use slowspeed.Choosea lowgearso

that youwillnothave to stoporshift

while onthe slope.

• Avoidstartingorstoppingon a slope.If

tireslosetraction,disengagethe blades

and proceedslowlystraightdownthe

slope.

•Do nottum onslopesunlessnecessary,

and then, turnslowlyand gradually

downhill,if possible.

_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TION!!! BECOME AWAREI!I YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

itcannot contact spark plug.

_WARNING: The engineexhaustfrom

thisproductcontainschemicalsknownto

the Stateof Califomiato cause cancer,

birthdefects,or otherreproductiveharm.

o..

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PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

GASOUNE 1.25GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND'PiPE:- REGULAR

)ILTYPE SAE30

_,PI-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

SAP:.030")

VALVE INTAKE: .003"-.005"

CLEARANCE: EXHAUST: .005"-.007"

GROUND SPEED .FORWARD: 0 - 5.7

MPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.7

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 12 PSI

CHARGING 3 AMPS BA'n'ERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN. CCA:190

CASE SIZE: UIR

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to cliveyou 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 competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

"Please fead and retain tllis manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor prope'rly.Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASeam MaintenanceAgreementis avail-

able onthis product.Contactyour nearest

Sears store fordetails.

CUSTOMER RESPONSlBILmES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow aregular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and •'Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

,_,WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

attester meeting applicable local or state

laws (if any). ifa 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

attester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

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---_ -PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(1) Large Flat Washer

O

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x I

(1) Lockwasher

3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

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

5/16-18

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18-

(I) Knob

- - P-ARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(2)Weld Nuts I_ I

#10 -tJ

(2)Screws _(2) Lock

#10 x 5/8 _Washers#10

3/16 (2)3/Wxl_auge_

Partspacketseparatelyincarton PartsBagcontentsnot shownfullsize

Seat

SteermgWheel ,,

St_o_tg

Manual

Video

Cassette

Mulcher

Plate_

Parts Bag

(2).LatchHook

Assemblies Steer=ng

._ Wheel Insert

Steedng Wheel <:_

Adapter

(2) Keys

SlopeSheet

Steedng ='

Extendon

Shaft

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Your-new-tractorhasbeenassembledatthefactorywithexceptionofthosepartsleft

unassembledforshippingpurposes.Toensuresafe_nd proper operation of your tractor

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

as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

. ASSEMBLY

A socketwrenchset willmakeassembly

easier.Standardwrenchsizesyouneed

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wronch

(1) 3/4" wrench

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(1) 3/4" Socket w/

ddve rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(1) "tire pressure

........ gauge

When rightor left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posio

tion (seated behind the steedng wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flak

--.-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 shaft. Align mounting l_les in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex belt and Iocknut. "l]ghten securely.

IMPORTANT: "r_jhten bolt and nut secure-

ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•-Slll_z_eel_ng wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to fight) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from 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.

.Inseam/8Hex Bolt

._3/8 Lockwasher

_Large Rat

5/16 Locknut.__//

LowerSteedng_ S, "_._--.

Shaft ;-"'t'{ •"., ;

-,..""..% ,,'!

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment liftlever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/Drake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

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lOWTOSETUPYOURTRACTOR

_'-HECKBATTERY

Liftssss_t_to raised position and open

battery box door.

• If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BA'I-I'ERY" in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for

charging instructions).

Seat Pan

BatteryBox

Door

Terminal

INSTALL SEAT

Adjustseat beforetighteningadjustment

knob.

•Removecardboardpackingonseat

pan.

• Placeseat on seat pan and assemble

shoulderbolt.Tightenshoulderbolt

,_rely. .....

• Assembleadjustmentknob andfiat:

washer loosely.Do nottighten.

• Lowerseat intooperatingpositionand

siton seat.

•Slide seat untila comfortablepositionis

reachedwhichallowsyouto press

clutch/brakepedalall the way down.

• Get off seat withoutmovingitsadjusted

position. -"

• Raiseseat andtighten adjustmentknob

securely.

SeatPan

Shoulder

Bolt

L,r--_.,

Seat

i •

Washer

Adjusl_nant Knob

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tiresonyourtractorwere ovednflated

at the factory for shippingpurposes.

Correcttire pressureisimportantfor best

cuttingperformance.

•Reducetirepressureto PSI shownin

=PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS"on

page 5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cuttingresults,mowerhousing

shouldbe properlyleveled.See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" inthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionof 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 rout-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKESYSTEM

6,fter you learn how to operate your trac-

:or,check to see that the brake is propedy

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

_heService and Adjustments section of

this manual.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

.using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

, Tighten hardware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place,-as shown. --

•Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_,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

Latch Latch

Washer

Mulcher

Rate

Deflecto¢

Shield

WeldNut

LockWasher

_Washer

"_._.Screw

Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and storein

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

v' CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

v' All assembly instructions have been

completed.

v' No remaining loose parts in carton.

v" Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum I hour at 6 amps).

v' Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

v' 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-side/front-to-rear for best

cutting results. (Tires must be properly

inflated for leveling).

v' 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 stillsecure and wires are propedy

damped.

v' Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAYEXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWINGIMPORTANT ITEMS:

/Engineoil is atproper level.

,/ Fueltank is filledwithfresh, clean,

regularunleadedgasoline.

/Becomefamiliarwithall controls-their

locationand function.Operate them

before youstartthe engine.

,/ Be surebrakesystemis insafe operat-

ingconditi_.

,/ It is importantto purgethe _is-

sionbeforeoperatingyourtractorfor

. the firsttime.Followproperstarting

_,an,_r_ion purginginstructions

(See "TO START ENGINE"and

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" inthe C)p-

erationsectionof this manual).

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"hesesymbolsmay appearon yourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththe product.

.eam and understandtheirmeaning.

BAI'rlERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE UGHTS ON

FUEL

!'.,i ®

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKED

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

MOWER UFT

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL

CLUTCH ENGAGED

H L (®>_I

HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

D_V_E_,KEEP_ _O FEETAWAY FREEWHEEL

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KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALANDSAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING

YOUR-TRACTOR

Comparetheillustrationswithyourtractortofamiliadzeyourselfwiththe locations of

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

Attachment Ignition

ClutchLever Switch

Ught Switch

Position

Throttle/Choke

Pedal

Ammeter Uft Lever

Attachment

Uft Lever

I

Clutch/Brake

Contro;

Freewheel

Control

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Parking

Motion

Control Lever

Ourtractorsconformto the safetystandardsof theAmerican

NationalStandardsInstitute.

ATTACHMENT CLUI:CH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, e_other attach-

ments mounted to your tractor.

MGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROI"rLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages

transmission for_)ushing or slowly towing

t.hetL_W_orw._h 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 liftlever 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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The operationof anytractorcan resultinforeignobjectsthrownintothe l

eyes, whichcan resultinsevere eye damage.Alwayswear safetyglasses I

oreye shieldswhile operatingyourtractoror performing any adjustmentsor

rL_pairs.We recommenda widevisionsafetymaskoverspectacles,orstan-

dardsafety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Yourtractoris equippedwithan oporator

presencesensingswitch.When engineis

r0nning,any attempt bythe operatorto

leave the seatwithoutfirstsettingthe

parkingbrakewillshutoffthe engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

• Depressclutch/brakepedal intofull

"BRAKE" positionand hold.

Placeparkingbrake leverin "EN-

GAGED"position,and releasepressure

fromclutch/brakepedal. Pedalshould

remainin"BRAKE" position.Make sure

parkingbrakewill holdtractorsecure.

Throttle/Choke Attachment Clutch

Lever=Engaged"

Control Position

"Brake"

Position

"Disengaged"

IPosition

Motion

Clutch/Brake *Disengaged" Control

PedaL*Drive" Position Lever

Position_ -

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

_ROUND DRIVE _'

•To stop ground drive, depres_,,.

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" po.

sition.

• Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not retum to neutral (N) position

when the clutcl'Ubrake pedal is depressed.

ENGINE

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow p_ an_-allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

•Tumignr_ionkeyto"OFF"positionand

rernovekey.Always_keywhen

leavingtractortopreventunauthorizeduse.

•Neveruse choketo stopengine.

IMPORTANT:Leavingthe ignitionswitch

inany positionotherthan "OFF' will cause

the batteryto be discharged(dead).

NOTE: Undercertainconditionswhen

tractoris standingidle withthe enginerun-

ning,hotengineexhaustgases may

cause "browning" ofgrass.Toeliminate

this possibility, alwaysstopenginewhen

stoppingtractorongrassareas.

•,CAUTION: Alwaysstoptractorcom-

pletely,as describedabove,beforeleaving

the operator'sposition,to emptygrass

catcher,etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Alwaysoperateengineatfull throttle.

•Operatingengineat lessthanfull throt-

tle reducesthe batterychargingrate.

•Fullthrottle offersthe bestbaggingand

mowerperformance.

TO MOVE FORWARDAND BACKWARD

The directionandspeedof movementis

controlledby the motioncontrollever.

•Start tractorwithmotioncontrolleverin

neutral(N) position.

•Releaseparkingbrakeandclutch/brake

p_lal.

•Slowlymove motioncontrolleverto

desiredposition.

NOTE: The effortto movethe motioncon-

trol leverwill reduceafterthefirst few

hoursof use.This;S normal.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The positionof the attachmentliftlever

determinesthe cuttingheight.

•Grasp lilt lever.

• Pressplungerwiththumband move

leverto desiredposition.

The cuttingheightrangeis approximately

1-1/2 to 4".The heightsare measured

from the groundtothe bladetipwiththe

enginenotrunning.These heightsare

approximateand mayvery depending

uponsoilconditions, heightofgrassand

typesof grassbeingmowed.

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•The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches dudng the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot:months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut relative-

.ly high; the second to desired height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

•TO STOP-MOWER BLADES -disen-

,_age attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

AttachmentLilt

AttachmentClutch LeverHigh Position

Lever'Engaged' /

Position_

"Disengaged'_/" ll_ _ LOW

P on

_TOOPERATE ON HILLS

ACAUTION: Do not ddve up or down

hillswith slopes greater than 1'_ and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the beck of this manual.

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slow isnecessary,movethro.Je

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tio.nad_bengageparking brake.

•Move motion control lever to neural (N)

position.

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IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

• To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and dutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

•Make all rums 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.

•Raise attachment liftto highest position

with attachment lift control.

•Pull freewheel control knob out and hold

in position by inserting retainer spring

into forward hole of control rod.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) aPR.

•To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when

transporting your tractor on a truck or a

trailer, be sure hood is dosed and secured

to tractor. Use an appropriate means of

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

TOWING CARTSAND OTHER

A'I'rACHMENTS

Towonlythe attachmentsthat are recom-

mended by and complywithspecif'_,ations

of the manufacturerofyour tractor.Use

commonsensewhentowing.Too heavyof

a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

"nrescan lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

3HECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

, The _engineinyourtractorhas been

shipped,fromthe factory,alreadyfilled

withsummerweight o,.

, Checkengineoilwithtractoron level

_round.

emoveoil fillcap/dipstickandwipe

clean, reinsertthe dipstickand screw

cap tight,wait fora few seconds,

removeand readoil level. If necessary,

add oil until"FULL"mark ondipstickis

reached.Do notoverfill.

Forcoldweatheroperationyou should

change oilforeasierstarting(See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART"inthe Mainte-

nancesectionofthis manual).

Tochange engineoil,see the Mainte-

nancesectioninthis manual.

_,DD GASOLINE -

RII fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleadedgasolinewitha minimumof 87

octane.(Use of leaded gasolinewill

increasecarbon and lead oxide

depositsand reducevalve life). Do not

mixoil withgasoline.Purchasefuel in

_uantities that can be usedwithin30

aysto assurefuel freshness.

MPORTANT:When operatingintempera-

uresbelow32°F(0°C), use fresh, clean

vintergrade gasolineto help insuregood

•old weatherstarting.

_WARNING: Experienceindicatesthat

dcoholblendedfuels(calledgasoholor

=singethanolor methanol)can attract

nois_re whichlead_;.toseparationand

ormationof acidsduringstorage.Acidic

las can damagethe fuelsystemof an

:nginewhile instorage.Toavoidengine

)roblems,the fuelsystemshouldbe emp-

ed beforestorage of 30 days or longer.

)rainthe gas tank,startthe engineand let

Tun untilthe fuel linesandcarburetorare

mpty.Use freshfuel next season. See

;torageInstructionsfor additiona'rinforma-

'on. Neveruse engineorcarburetor

:leanerproductsin the fueltank orperma-

=entdamagemay occur.

_CAUTION: Fillto bottomof gas tank

Ilerneck.Do notoverfill.Wipe offany

pilledoil orfuel. DOnotstore; spilloruse

iasoline near an open flame.

OSTART ENGINE

Vhenstartingthe engineforthe first time

r if the..e;)_q"e -;hasrun.outof fuel, it will

lke extracrankingtimeto movefuel from

le tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheelcontroliS.in the

transmissionengagedposition.

•saonsset. opsra_ poal_ dsp_=

du=h',xa_ps_ and_palm t_

•Place motion controlleverin neutral (N)

position.

• Move attachmentdutch to "DISEN-

GAGED"position.

•Move throttlecontrolto chokeposition.

NOTE: Beforestarting,readthe warm and

coldstartingproceduresbelow.

•Insertkey intoignition and turn key

clockwiseto "START"positionand

release keyas soonas enginestarts.

Do not runstarter continuouslyformore

thanf'dteensedondsper minute.If the

enginedoesnotstartafter several

attempts,movethrottle controlto fast

position,wait a few minutesand try

again. If enginestilldoes notstart,

move the throttle controlback to the

chokepositionand retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (,50_Fand

above)

• When enginestarts, move the throttle

controlto the fast position.

• The attachmentsand groundddvecan

nowbe used. If the enginedoes not

acceptthe load,restartthe engineand

allowit towarm upfor one minute using

the chokeas describedabove.

COLD WEATHER STARTING( 50°Fand

below)

When enginestarts,allowengineto run

withthe throttlecontrolin the choke

positionuntilthe engine runsroughly,

then movethrottle control to fast posi-

tion.This may requirean enginewarm-

uppedodfromseveralsecondsto sev-

eral minutes,dependingonthe temper-

ature.

AUTOMATICTRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Beforedrivingthe unitin coldweather,

the transmissionshouldbe warmedup

as follows:

Be surethe tractoris on level(jround.

•" Place the motion controllever,n neutral.

Releasethe parkingbrakeand let the

clutch/brakeslowlyreturnto operating

position.

•Allowone minutefor transmissionto

warm up.This can be done dudngthe

enginewarm up period.

• The attachmentscan alsobe used dur-

ingthe enginewarm-upperiod afterthe

transmissionhas been warmedup.

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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.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

PURGE 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, itshould be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

•Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling 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 slow position. With motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

..being removed from hyd_mulicdrive sys-

tem.

•Move motion control lever tjp,,.neutral(N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

brake.

• 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 (1/2) speed. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) posi-

tions_lowly d_engage 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 retum the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

cedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times.

•Your tractor is now purged and ready for

normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

•Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housingis attached to tractor.

•Mower shouldbe properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustm.ents section of this

manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

•Drivesoth_ are_onto

thearea thathas been cULHave lhe cutarea

to the dghtd the baclor.This willresultina

more evendislrbul_ oicippir_ and mue

uniformcuta_

•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 tums untilfinished.

•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.

•Do not mew 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 low 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.

JJ

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AULCHING MOWING TIPS

MPORTAN'P...For bestperformance, keep

nowerhoo_ing free of built'up grass and

rash. Clean after each use..

The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and.

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

dlulched 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 wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoqn. At_thj_Stime 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.

• Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require that an areabe

"mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing asec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

•Change your cutting pattem from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

graining of the lawn.

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AS YOU COMPLETE

c_.k Sr_, Opm_o, V' V _

T_epressure l/ I/

Chack Operator Presence and

TIn_1o_ s_m I/

R C_ck _=b_o_Fu_,, I/ V', V _

cA Shs_ Mower Blades V t,

T Lu_'k_on_I/ I/

R c_m BatteryandTewninals/Recharge I_ I_

CheckTr_,_=k_Coo_ I/'

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ks

Adjust Molion Drive Belt(s) Ter-_n I K s

Ch_k-Engine-oil L_el I _ i t_

EClean Air Alter I/2

NClean Air Screen _2

Ginspect Muffler/Spark Arres_r "

IN Replace Oil Rlter (tf equipped) t_l.=

EClean Engine CooJing Fins _2

Replace Spark Plug I_ [t_

Replace Air Filter Paper CartTidge I_=

Replace Fuel Filter I/p

2 oSe,rvk_ n_r. o_n w_m opem_g in dl_y or du_y condl_.

3. # equipped w_ oil S_tw,chenOeol ev_y SOhours.

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 inthis manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made pedodi-

caily 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

1.Changemoreoftmwhenop_underal_mvyload_lnhighamblentt_nl_mre, Zurm- S-lfequlpp_wlthadJu_dab_wsWn.

6. Not requiredVequ_oed wire me_eMnce-lme batmy._

7-_ hm ax_ id_o_ belt ID _IL-Im. nmalmum.

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk Zerk

QFrontWheel

BearingZerk

Engine

sparkplug,cleanor replaceairfilter,and _1

check bladesandbelts for wear.A new Clutch

sparkplug anddean air fitterassure

properair-fuelmixtureand helpyour

engine runbetterand last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Checkengineoillevel.

•Checkbrakeoperation.

•Checktire pressure.

• Ch_.g_per-_or presenceand interlock

systemsforproperoperation.

• Checkfor loosefasteners.

Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

O SAE 30 or 10w30MotorOIL

•_Ge. r Grease

@Referto Maintenance"Engine"Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bear-ings.

VLscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the seif-lubricating

bearings. If you feelthey 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

Iftractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 3 of this manual).

•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. "tiresealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion. .

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly, if your

tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

• The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine;

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat: _

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blade_'1_ust be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

• Remove hex belt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mamlmt assembly.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

• "lighten belt securely (27-3.5 R. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing Center Mandrel

Hole

Lock Star

Washer'_!_ 7

Hex Bolt (Grade 8)*

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identified by six lines on the belt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We de not recommend sharpening

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

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while itis on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer;

follow the instructionssupplied 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.

•Slide blade onto an unthraaded portion

of the steel holt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, itshould remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

CenterHole

5/8"Bolt

or Pin •

Blade

BATrERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is suff'_-'ientfor normal use. Howev-

er, pedodic charging of the battery with an

automotive charger will extend its life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

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Addingorcheckinglevelofelectrolyteis

notnecessary.

TOCLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS

Corr_asionanddirtonthebatteryandter-

minalscar_causethe battery to =leak"

power.

•Open battery box door.

DisconnectBLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al.

V-B_LTS

CheckV-beltsfor deterioration andwear

after 100 hoursofoperationand replaceif

necessary.:Thebeltsare notadjustable.

•Replacebeltsif they beginto slipfrom

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmissionfan andcoolingfins

shouldbe keptcleanto assureproper

cooling.

Do notattemptto cleanfan ortransmis-

sionwhile engineis runningor whilethe

transmissionis hot.

•Inspectcoolingfan to be surefan

bladesare intactand clean.

•Inspectcoolingfins for dirt,grassclip-

pingsand othermaterials.To prevent

j:lamage to seals,do notuse com-

pressedairor highpressuresprayerto

cleancoolingfins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxlewas sealedat the factory

and fluidmaintenanceis notrequiredfor

the lifeof the transaxle.Shouldthe

transaxleever leak or requireServicing,

--contact your nearestauthorizedservice

center.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only usehighqualitydetergentoil rated

withAPI serviceclassificationSF, SG or

SH, Selectthe oil'sSAE viscosity9rade

accordingto yourexpectedoperatingtem-

perature.

NOTE: Althoughmulti-viscosityoils

(5W30, 10W30 etc.) improvestartingin

coldweather,these multi-viscosityoilswill

resultin increasedoilconsumption when

usedabove32°F.Checkyourengineoil

levelmorefrequently to avoidpossible

enginedamagefrom runninglowonoil.

Changethe oilafter every25 hoursof

operationor atleast oncea year if the

tractoris notusedfor 25 hoursinone

_ear.

heckthe crankcaseoil levelbeforestart-

ingthe engineandafter eacheight (8)

hoursof operation.Tightenoilfill cap/dip-

sticksecurelyeachtime youcheckthe oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determinetemperaturerangeexpected

beforeoil change.Alloil mustmeetAPI

serviceclassificationSF,SG or SH.

•Be suretractoris onlevelsurface.

•Oil willdrainmorefreely when warm.

•Catchoil in a suitablecontainer.

•Removeoilfillcap/dipstick.Be careful

notto allowdirtto enterthe engine

whenchangingoil.

•Removedrainplug.

•Afteroil hasdrainedcompletely,replace

oildrainplugandtightensecurely.

•Refillenginewithoilthroughoilfill dip-

sticktube. Pourslowly.Donotoverfill.

For approximatecapacitysee "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS=onpage 5 of

thismanual.

•Use gauge onoilfill cap/dipstickfor

checkinglevel.Be suredipstickcap is

tightenedsecurelyforaccuratereading.

Keepoil at =FULL"lineon dipstick.

Oil Fill

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

_Cap/Dipstick

Oil

sDr_n

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.

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AIRFILTER

Yourenginewillnotrunproperlyusinga

dirtyairfilter.Cleanthefoampre-cleaner

aftere_e-ry25hoursofoperationorevery

season. Service paper cartridge every 100

hours of opemfionor every,season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

•"Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO.SERVICE PRE-CLEANER .

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

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

absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove

excess oil.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner. .......

•Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

•Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Remove cartridge nut.

•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor. Clean

base carefully to prevent debris from

entedng 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).

IMP_ORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as

kerosene, are not to-he 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

I

Pm-Q_an_"

ENGINE COOMNG RNS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating.

•Remove screws from blower housing

and lifthousing and dipstick tube

assembly off engine.

• Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of

dirL

•Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush

to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

•To reassemble, revemeabowe proce-

dare.

BlowerHousing Screws

,Scmws

DipstickTube

Assembly

airscreen

Spark

Plug

EngineCooling

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard an(gor 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.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season, ff fuel filter becomes

dogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tol;,replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel linesections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clam.ps are properly positioned.

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Filter

CLEANING

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

"of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted sudaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless 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.

_,CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

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

•Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

•Tum ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

• Make-s_m the 15ladesand 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.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

•Roll belt off engine pulley.

•Disconnect clutch red from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect 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.

•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

• Raise attachment lilt lever to its highest

position.

•Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to rightside of tractor.

•Lower liftlever to its lowest position.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

suspe on

Arms

Retainer

Spring

Front

Unk

RetainerSprings

(BothSides)

Sp_ngs

(_othSides)

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,'OLEVEL MOWER HOUSING

\djust the mowerwhiletractoris parked

,nlevel groundordriveway. Make sure

res are-prope-flyinflated(See "PROD-

ICT SPECIFICATIONS'). If tiresare

,veror _Jndednflated,youwillnotproperly

_djustyour mower.

;IDE-TO-SIDEADJUSTMENT

Raise mowerto itshighestposition.

At the midpointof bothsidesof mower,

measureheightfrombottom edge of

mowerto ground. Distance",6,"onboth

sidesof mowershouldbe the sameor

within114"of each other.

If adjustmentis necessary,makeadjust-

menton oneside of mower only.

To raiseone sideof mower,tightenlift

linkadjustmentnutonthat side.

Tolowerone sideof mower,loosenlift

linkadjustmentnuton thatside.

|OTE: Eachfull turn of adjustmentnut

_illchange mowerheightabout 118".

Recheckmeasurementsafteradjusting.

Bottom

•(_ Suspension

ift Unk Adjustment Nut

"RONT-TO-BACKADJUSTMENT

_tPORTANT: Deck mustbe levelside-to-

;ide. If the followingfront-to-bdL'_ adjust-

nentis necessary,be sureto adjust both

font links equally so mower will stay

_velside-to-side.

b obtainthe bestcuttingresults,the

mowerhousingshouldbe adjustedso that

_efrontis approximately1/8"to 1/2"

)wer than the rearwhen the moweris in

:shighestposition.

;heckadjustmenton rightside oftractor.

4easuredistance=D"directlyin frontand

ehind_ndmt at bottom edge of

lower hoL_singas shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both frontlinks are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower loosen nut =E"

on both front links an equal number of

tums.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts'F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

"l]ghten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

• When distance "[7" is 1/8" to 1/2" lower

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

ee

BothFrontUnks Shouldbe Equalin Length

Trunnion

FrontUnks

ut"E"

Trunnion

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mowerbladedrivebelt may be

replacedwithouttools.Parkthe tractoron

levelsurface.Engage perking brake.

BELTREMOVAL

•Removemowerfrom tractor(See "TO

REMOVE MOWER"in this sectionof

thismanual).

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleysand

idlerpulleys.

23" Pullbelt awayfrommower.

3ELTINSTALLATION

• Installnewbeltinreverseorderof

rem_ai._

• Makesurebeltisinallpulleygrooves

andinsideallbeltguides.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST_BR_AKE

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 high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

• If distance is other than 1-9116", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut

against nut"A'.

•Fload 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 ser-

vice center/department.

WithParkingBrake_'Engage@"

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

•Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over cool-

ing fan blades.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around engine

pulley.

•Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

Engine

Pulley

Clutching

Stationan

Jam Nut Transmission

Input Pulley

,+ _l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l'l_"

Do _touchthisnut. If furtherbrakeadjustment

is necessarycontactyournearestauthorizedser-

vice center/department 24

TOADJUSTMOTIONCONTROLLEVER

Themotioncontrolleverhasbeenpreset

atthefactoryand adjustment should not

_e necessary_.

for any reason the motion control lever

will not hold its position while at-a selected

speed, it may be adjusted at the friction

oack located on the right side of transmis-

sion.

•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 (1/2) tum.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to

move the motion control lever becomes

too excessive, reverse the above adjust-

ment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4

to 1/2 tum.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAUREPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require removal

for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before

operating the tractor. See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section

of this manual.

Adjustment

Locknut

T'O ADJUST STEERINGWHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are'_ot hod-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steedng

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,,_tact_¥our nearest authodzed

servi_e center_

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key -Do not

lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: ar_jn grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axlecover.

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 __

AxleCover _SquareKey

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK

BATTERY

ACAUTION: _Lead-acid battedes gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking matedals away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around battedes.

If your battery is too weak to start the

•engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE sec-

tion of this manual).

If "jumper cables"-ara used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

AIMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equiped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehical must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicals.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each.and of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taldng carenot to short against

chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

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•Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

aw_ayfrom fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both battedes.

PositiveTerminal NegativeTerminal

Seat

BatteryBox

Door

Battery

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

&CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing awrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

mm0ve metal bracelets, wdstwatch

bands,tings,etc. -

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

groundin_

•Lift seat pan to raised position and open

battery box door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery c_ble and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with ta_inals in

same position as old battery.

•First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) terminalwithhex boltandkops

nutas shown."l'_htensecurely.

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

•Close battery box door.

(Red) Cable (Black)

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the gdll.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the gdll.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged widng may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

•Check widng. See electdcal widng 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.

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TOREMOVEHOODANDGRILL

ASSEMBLY

•Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and liftoff of

tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedures.

Hood

\ _ Headlight

ENGINE

Manintanance,repair,orreplacementof

the emissioncontroldevicesandsystems,

whichare beingdone at the customers

expense,maybe performedby any non-

roadenginerepairestyablishmentor indi-

vidual.Warrantyrepairsmustbe per-

formedby an authorizedenginemanufac-

turer'sserviceoutlet.

TO ADJUST THROI"rLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttlecontr01-hasbeen presetatthe

factory and adjustmentshouldnotbe nec-

essary,Checkadjustmentas described

belowbeforelooseningcable. If adjust-

mentis necessary,proceedas follows:

•With enginenotrunning,movethrottle

_ contro!leverfrom slowto chokeposi-

tion. Slowlymove leverfrom choketo

fastposition. _.,

Govemor Governor

ControlLever ControlPlate

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. Ifthe

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, tuming idle mixture valve in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Tuming the idle mixture valve out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle valve

and the seat in carburetor may result if

screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

•Air cleaner assembly must be assem-

bled to the carburetor when making car-

buretor adjustments.

• Be sure the throttle control cable is

adjusted propedy (see above).

FINAL SE'I-rlNG -

•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 stillholding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve

full travel clockwise then counterclock-

wise untilengine rune rough. Tum valve

to a point midway between those two

positions. Release throttle lever.

Clamp

Holes"A' Screw ThrottleCable

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A,CCELERATION TEST-

Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

rum lille mixture valve out (counter-

clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust--damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

.=nginegovemor, which isfactory set for

_roper engine speed, overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ling can be dangerous, if you think the

engine-governed high speed needs adjust-

ing, contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center, which has proper equipment to

make any necessary adjustments.

IdleSpeed Throt'de

Screw Lever

ValveWith

Umiter

Immediatelyprepareyourtractorforstor-

age at the end of theseasonorif the trac-

torwill notbe usedfor 30 days or more.

ACAUTION: Neverstorethe tractorwith

gasolineinthe tank insidea building

wherefumes may reachan open flameor

spark.Allowthe engineto coolbefore stor-

ingin any enclosure:.

TRACTOR

Removemowerfromtractorforwinter

storage:Thiswillallowyouto cleanit thor-

oughly.Removealldirt,grease,leaves,

etc. Storein a clean,dryarea.

_-Cleartentiretractor(See "CLEANING"in

the Maintenancesectionof this manual).

•Inspectandreplacebelts,if iT_'cessary

(See belt replacementinstructionsinthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionof this

manual).

•Lubricateas showninthe Maintenance

sectionofthismanual.

• Be surethat allnuts, boltsandscrews

are securelyfastened.Inspectmoving

partsfordamage, breakageand wear.

Replaceif necessary.

•Touchup all rustedorchippedpaint sur-

faced liffhtlybefore painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not _ore battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts such as carburetor, fuel 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.

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Drainthefueltank,

Starttheengineandletitrununtilthe

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

NeveLuse engine or carburetor cleaner

producLsint-he fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

Use fresh fuel next season.

IOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

Lltemative in minimizing the formation of

_el gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

,ilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

:ontainer. Always follow the mix ratio

ound on stabilizer container. Run engine

it least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

o allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

or. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

or if using fuel stabilizer.

"NGINE OIL

)rain oil (with engine warm) and replace

_ith clean engineoil. (See "ENGINE" in

he Maintenance section of this manual).

:YLINDER(S)

Remove spark plug(s).

Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

Tum ignition key to "START" position for

a few seconds to distn'bute oil.

Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor ind_rs

and cover if to give protection from dust

and dirt.

•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.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CORRECTION

Will not start

CAUSE

•Outoffuel.

• Enginenot"CHOKED" prop-

e_

Engine flooded.

Bad sparkplug.

Dirtyairfilter.

Dirtyfuelfilter.

Waterin fuel.

Hard to start

Engine will not tum

over

Engine dicks but will

not start

Lossofpower

•Looseor damagedwidng.

•Carburetoroutof adjustmanL

• Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

•Dirty aJrfilter.

• Badsparkplug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

•Stele or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damagedwiring.

•Carburetoroutof adjustment.

•Enginevalvesoutof adjust-

ment.

•Clutch/brakepedalnot

depressed.

•Attachmentdutch is engaged.

• Weak or dead battery.

•Blownfuse.

• Corrodedbatteryterminals.

•Looseor damagedwiring.

•Faultyignitionswitch.

•Faultysolenoidor starter.

• _Faulty operatorpresence

switch(es).

•Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery terminals.

• Loose or damaged widng.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Cutting too much gress/too

fast.

• Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

•Build-up of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

•Dirty air filter.

•LOWoil level/dirty oil.

•Fill fuel tank.

• See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

•Wait several minutes before

attem_ngto start.

•Replace spark plug.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and cad)uretor,

refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

•Check all widng.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Replace spark plug.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

•Check all widng.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor" In

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contect an authorized service

center.

Depress dutch/brake pedal.

•Disengage attachment dutch.

• Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuse.

• Clean battery terminals.

•Check all widng.

•Check/replace ignition switch.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter,

• Contact an authorized service

canter,

•Rechargeor replacebattery.

•Cleanbattery terminals.

• Checkall wiring.

•Check/replace solenoidor

starter.

•Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Check oil level/change oil.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

iLossoLppwer(cent'd)

Excessivevibration

Enginecontinuesto

runwhenoperator

leaves seatwithat

tachmentclutch

engaged

Poorcut- uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

CHART

CAUSE

• Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or dirty fuel.

•Water in fuel.

•Spark plugwireloose.

•Dirty engine air screen/fine.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged widng.

•Carburetor out of adjustment.

•Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Worn, bent or loose Made.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged pad(s),

•Faultyoparator-safetypres-

ence controlsystem.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Mower deck not level.

• Buildup of grass, leaves, _nd

trash under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel.

•Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

•_Obstruction in dutch mecha-

nism.

• Worn/damaged mower ddve

belt. "-

•Frozen idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel.

• Engine speed too slow.

•Travel speedtoofesL

•Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air pressure.

• Worn, bent or looseblade.

i

CORRECTION

• Clean and regap or change

sparkplug.

• Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank with fresh gasoline and

replace fuel filter.

•Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

•Clean engine air scmon/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

• Check all widng.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Serv_eandAdjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized eervice

center.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

boll

•Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten iooea part(s). Replace

damagedparts.

• Checkwi_ng,sw_cheeandcon-

nections. If not corrected, contact

an authorized service

center/department.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

boll

• Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

•Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels to open

vent .holes.

•Removeobstruction.

•Replace mowerdrive bell

•Replaceidlerpulley,

•Replaceblade mandrel.

•Place throttle control in "FAST"

pomon.

•Shift to slower speed.

•Allow grass to d_J before mow-

ing.

• Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air pres-

sure.

•Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Poor grass discharge • Buildup of grass, leaves and

(con_) -- trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades improperly installed.

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

Battery _M-_ot ....

charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when tumlng engine

"OFF"

• Improper blades used.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

• Switch is "OFF'.

• Bulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty light switch.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

• Blown fuse.

• Bad battery cell(s).

• Poor cable connections.

• Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

•Faulty alternator.

•Freewheel control in "disen-

gaged" pos_on.

•Motion drive belt worn, dam-

agedorbroken.

•Air trapped in transmission

during shipment

or servicing.

Enginethrottle controlnotset

at'SLOW" positk)nfor 30

secondsbefore stopping

engine.

CORRECTION

• Clean underside of mower hou_

ing.

•Replace mower ddve belt.

•Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

•Replace with blades listed in this

rnanual.

•Clean mound mandrels to open

vent holes.

•Turn switch "ON'.

•Replace bulb(s).

•Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiring end corrections.

•Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

•Check/clean all connections.

i* Replace regulator.

•Replace alternator.

•Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

• Replace motion drive belt.

•Purgetransmission.

• Move throttle control to "SLOW"

pesltJonend allow to idle for 30

seconds before stopping engine.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623

BAI"rERY

IGNITION SWITCH

PosmoN_ r -M_a_"

I_I"+L

I START IS.L+

I !

FUSE 30 AMP. i _ I STARTER

....... I

;-_, _-_1_ = "_'.

t i I

,©, 0_----7 1 "--_--'

_SEAT SWITCH

(NOT OCCUPIED)

:

'v b--_ ........

._ _, __a_ :o_ou.o,_

(CLUTCH OFF) J CONNECTOR

(OPTIONAL) 0SPARK

q

eu_K IGNITION GAP

:_ _E_..: UNIT PLUGSON

I _" UNE ITWIN CYL ENGINES)

I I

J I-

IFUELSHUT-OFF. _'" _ ^ ^ ._

_ i u..n_o__ _,,,;_-_T:

I......... j

YOUR TRACTOR IS I

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL J _

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM. I _ _

THELIGHTSARENOT -T V T-

CONNECTEDTOTHE .I_I

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR _.. t_ _L--J

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE HEADUGHTS

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WIll"CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS • 0 /_

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

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ELECTRICAL TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623

.÷__ -_

_- 22 "-.

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 144925 Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP

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

8 156417 Case Battely

16 153664 Switch, Inledock Push-In

19 STD551125 WasherLock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Uric

21 147430 Harness Asm Ught W/4152J

22 4152J Bulb Light #1156

24 4799./ C,_eBattery6Ga 11"red

25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w116 wire red

26 108824X Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green

27 73510400 Nut, Keps Hex 114-20 UNC

28 4207J Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black

29 121305X Switch Plunger Nc Gray

30 140301 Switch Ign 4 Pos

31 124211X Nut Ignition

32 141226 CoverSwKeyBIk 1 25TextSLT

33 109310X Key Ign Molded Craftsman

40 156442 Harness Ign Man CI Am Hm 97

41 71110408 Bolt Blk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Uric x I/2

42 131563 Cover Terminal Red

43 145673 Solenoid

44 73640400 Nut Keps BIk )-Iex 1/4-20 Unc

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

70 140422 Harness Engine B&S 14 OHV

NOTE: AIIcornponer4dimer,s_ gkrenlnU.S. ind'_

1 inch= 25A mm

35

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

12

53

53 57

54

13

14

36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160393 Chassis Assembly

2 140356 Drawbar

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

4 STD551025 Washer 13FJ2 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

5 155272 Bumper_

6 155923 Saddle

8 126471X Cllp Insulator.406 Mtg Hole

9 161938X013 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt, Caldage 3/6.16 x 3/4

11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH.

12 145660 Clip l"mn,erman Gn'Ila P/L

13 155934X010 Panel, Dash, R.H.

14 17490608 Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

15 74180512 Screw, Machine, Truss Head 5/16.18 UNC x 3/4

16 STD541431 Nut

17 144983X558 HoodAss_

18 126938X Bumper Hood

24 STD523710 Bolt

25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

26 STD541437 Nut

28 145198X558 Gn'lla w/Clips MS-558

29 155217X59g Lens, Grille

30 157583X558 Fender

31 136619 Bracket, Fender

33 145244X558 FooUest, LH.

34 145243X558 Foolzest, R.H.

35 STD533707 Boll

37 17490508 Scmw'l'hdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

38 139886 Pivot BracketAssemb_, LH.

39 139887 Plvut Bracket Assembly, FLH.

51 73800400 Nut Lock w/Insert II4-20 UNC

52 19091416 Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

53 145201 Bracket GlEe Pldtolf LH

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

55 145202 Bracket GlEe PIckolf RH

57 STD522507 Bolt, Fin Flex 114-20 UNC x .75

140 158418 Bracket Front Stmper¢_ ....

:14-5 156524 Rod PivotQ'mssis,1-k)od

-- 5479J Plug, Button

emm

NOTE:AI componentdlmenslonsglvenIn U.S. inches

1Irish =26.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

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GROUND DRIVE

PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 140607

2 142431

3 144696

8 141003

10 76020416

16 73800500

18

19

21

22

24

25

26

27

28

29

3O

32

34

35

36

37

38

39

40

41

42

47

48

49

5O

51

52

53

55

56

57

59

61

62

53

64

65

66

74780616

7380O600

105933X

145627

733506O0

106888X -

19131316

76020412

145204

12423OX

130807

74760512

155071

120183X

19211616

1572H

123674X

74760644

4470J

154777

19131312

127783

154407

123205X

74760624

7368O6OO

7368O5OO

105710X

165709X

74760620

141416

140312

17490612

8803R

140165

71170764

1O0407O0

154778

Transmission, Asm. 69 142432

Spdng, Retum, Brake 70 134683

Pulk_y, Transmission 71 141417

Rod, Shift 72 19132012

Pin, Cotter 1/8 x I 73 141418

Nut, Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16-18 74 121199X

UNC 75 121749X

BoltHex3/8-16UNCx1Gr.5 76 12030001

Nut, Lock Hex w/Wsh 3/8-16 77 123583X

UNC 78 121748X

Knob P,d. 1/2-13 Plstc. TIxIs. 81 156048

BIk. 62 123782X

Rod, Brake 83 19171216

Nut 64 141423

S_odng,Rod, Broke 65 157480

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 87 19212016

Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 88 12000008

Rod, Parking Brake 89 151147

Cap, Parking Brake 93 142564

Bracket, Transmission 94 140462

Bolt Flex 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 95 144643

Shaft, Foot Pedal 96 4497H

Bearing, Nylon 97 144201

Washer 98 73510600

Pin, Roll 100 19111216

Pulley, Idler, Fiat 103 73940800

Bolt

Spacer, Split 104 141421

Keeper, Bolt, Idler 105 71070516

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 105 74780520

Pulley, Idler, V-Belt 108 175410_6

Bellcmnk Clutch Grad Drusll

P,etalner, B_t 109 145098

Bolt 116 72110610

Nut

NutCrownlock 5/16-28 144 19111016

Link, Clutch 145 74490540

Spdng, Return, Clutch 146 7449O536

Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1-I/4 147 74490524

V-Belt, Drive 146 159103

Keeper, Belt, Center 149 122052X

Screw,'rhdrol 3/6-16x3/4 150 150935

Type "l-r ... 151 19133210

Cover, Pedal

Pu_.,

Bolt Hex 7/16 x 4 Gr. 5

Washer

Keeper,BeltEngineHydro

DESCRIPTION

Screw

Guide, BeN, Mower Drive RH

Slxap, Torque, Lh

Washer 13/32 x !-114 x 12 Ga.

Suap,Torque,Rh

Spacer,Sl_

Washer 25/32 x 1-114 x 16 Ga.

Ring, E

Key,Square

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

Asm, Shaft

Spdng, Tordon

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

Rod, Tm

Bustdng

Washer 21/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

R_O,Cl_

Console, Shltt

Une Fuel

Fan 7"

Cont_AsmBypassHydro

Spr_ Retainer1"

Keeper, Belt Rh

NUt Keps 3/8-16 UNC

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

NUt, Hex Jam Topkx'_ 1/2-20

UNF

Ann, Conlrol Pump ,500 Hydro

Bolt, Head Hex 5/18 x 18 x 1

Bolt H 5/16-18 UNC x 1-114

Screw Hex Wh Hd #10-24 x 1-

5/8

Adaptor Fan I-lydro Lt Hyd Alum

Bolt Rdhd sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1-

1/4

Washer 11/33 x 5/8 x 16

BOlt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5

Bo4tI-lex 5/16-18 x 2-1/4

Bolt I-lex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/2

spacer

.... SpacerRetainer

Bush_Ny_ Colemd

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10

NOTE:_compone_d_emkm giveninU.S.inches

1 inch=25Amm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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: ,

117

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I15

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, / _"_/_'/I/ I

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768 Steering Wheel

2 154427 Front Axle Aseembly

3 156483 Spindle Assembly, L.H.

4 157473 Spindle Assembly, R.H.

5 6266H Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

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

8 12000029 Ring, Kiip

9 3366R Beadng, Steering Column

10 156438 Link, Drag

11 STD551137 Washer, Lock

13 154779 Spacer, Beadng, Front.axle

15 73901000 Nut, Lock, Flenge5/8-11 UNC

17 156546 Shaft Assembly, Steedng

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

19 124035X Support, Shaft

20 126684X Washer, Shim 1/4 x 5/8 x .062

22 71200410 Screw Hex Socket 1/4-20 x 5/8

23 127501 Pittman Shaft Assembly

25 154406 Bracket, Steering

26 126847X Bushing, Unk' Drag

27 136874 Gear, Sector

28 19131416 Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

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

30 STD561210 Pin

32 130465 Rod, Tm

36 155099 Bushing, Steedng

37 152927 Screw TT #10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Range

38 139769 InseCt,SteedngWheel

39 19133808 Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 8 Gauge

40 STD541537 Gdpco Nut

41 100711L Adaptor, Steering Wheel

42 145054 Boot, Steedng Dash P/t. MII BIk

43 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

44 156720 Extension Steedng Non-Ac_st

46 121232X Cap, Spindie

47 6855M F'dting,Grease

51 STD541431 Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16-18 UNC

•54 STD523112 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x.1-1/4

62 156594 Kit, Steering Assembly, Service

63 74780616 BoftF'mHex3/8-16unc. x1Gr. 5

65 _'_1.780 Spacer Axle

68 154404 BeadngArm Pitlman

67 74781044 Bolt F'm Hex 5/8-11unc x 2-3/4

68 154429 Brace Axle

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1i_lch= 25.4 mm

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37

81

38 78

4

.. L; _- 3. L;..- I

_..- _.-

29

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I

Spark Arrester

23

42

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TRACTOR - MODEL NUMBER 9i7.270623

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162157

2 17720410

3........

4 137352

13 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 STD551131

72 71070512

78 17490620

81 128861

Conl_ Throt/Ch Lh

Screw Hex Thd Cut 114-2Ox5/8 T

Engine (See Breakdown) B&S Model 28U707-1174-E1

Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt

Gasket 1 313 Id'nn Plated

Nipple Pipe 3/8 Npt X 3"

Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Brew_ngtOebdsGuard

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel I 25 Fr

Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vetoed

Clamp Hose BIk

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

Line Fuel 20"

Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line

Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20x314

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Six 5/16

Screw Hexhd Cap 5/16-18x3/4

Screw Thdrol 3/6.16x1-1/4 Tylt

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

NOllE: Ancomponentdimenslomgiv_ in U.S. inches

1_=_.4m

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART KEY PART

-NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 140122 Seat 3350 BIb_Cmflsman 12 121246X

2 140551 BracketPnlPIvotSeat(blk) 13 121248X

3 STD523710 BoltRnHex3/8-16urlcX1 14 72050412

4 19131610 Washer13/32 X 3/4 X10 Ga 15 134300

5 145006 Clip Push In Hinged 16 121250X

6 STD541437 NutHexLockw_lS3/8-16Unc 17 123976X

7 124181X Spl_SeatCprsn2250BIk2] 21 153236

8 17490616 ScrewThdm13/8-16XITy-tt 22 STD541431

9 19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga 24 19171912

10 155GP.5 PanPrltSeet(blk) 25 1270180(

11 120068X Knob Seat 1/2-13 Unc BIk

DESCRIPTION

Brac_ PntMounUngSwkh

B.sh_ SnapmkN_S0kJ

B01tRdhd Sht Nk 114-20xl -1/2

SpacerSpit25x S6Z_c

Sp_0crnn127SnkPnt

Nut Lod( 1/4 Lge FIg Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt ShouIdw 5/16-18 Unc-2A

Nut I-lex Lock w/Ins 5/'16-18

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

Bolt Shou_r 5t16-18 X 62

NOTE: NI componentdimensionsgivenIn U.S. Inch-

es1 inch= 25.4 mm

44

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19 12

11

13

18

KEY

NO. PART

NO.

1 156868

2 165388

3 163200

4 1632(_

6 133644

7 163250

8 163227

9 163204

10 149516

It 156439

DESCRIPTION

c_a,.Ir_uct_ opemtEr_

c_al.F_ng_eHp

Decal, Hood Rh Craftsman

Decal. Hood Lh Craftsman

Decal. Maint Customer Sears

Dom

Decal. Dash Pnl B&S 15.5

Turbo

Decal, Fender Auto

Decal, Fender Logo

Decal, Btry Dngr/Psn Eng

Decal, Fender Danger Sears

ETS

KEY

NO.

12

13

15

18

19

°.

.°

°°

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION

4900J Decal, Clutch/brske Eng

146046 Decal, V-belt Dr Sch Tractor

160396 Decal, Mower Drive Schematic

163203 Decal, Mower EZ3 Mulching

Sears

142341 Decal, Drawbar Cntd Mvt Hyd

Lt

138311 Decal. Lift Handle

157199 Pad, Footrast Rbr Sq Gen. 97

165409 Manual. OwneCs (English)

165410 Manual. OwneYs (Spanish)

WHEELS & TIRES

_2 _ 5,8

74,10

11

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap Value Tire

2 65139 -.Stern Value

3 106222X Twe F Ts 15 X 6 0 -6 Service

4 59904 Tube Inner Front #35060

5 106732X427 RimAsm 6"front White Service

6 278H F_ng Grease

7 9040H Bearing Flange

8 106108X427 RimAsm8"rearWhiteService

9 106268X Tire R Ts 18x9 5-8 SerAce

10 7152J Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

11 104757X Cap Axle BIk I 50 X 1 00

-- 144334 Sealant, "rire (10 oz_ tube)

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. i_;'-,,_

1Inch= 25A mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

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6

7

/ /

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UFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Washer Asm Inn_ Spdng W/Plunger

2 159471 Sha_Asm. llft

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x I x 21Ga.

6 120183)( Bearing Nylong

7 125631X Gdp Handle Ruted

8 122365X Button Plunger Read

11 139865 Unk Asm Lift L.PL

12 139866 Unk _qm Lilt R.H.

13 STD624006 Retainer Spring

15 127218 Unk Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion BIk 71nc

18 73680800 Nut Crownlock 1/2-13 Uric

19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 163552 Retainer Spring

31 140302 Beadng, PvL Lift. Spherical

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: AHcomponentdimensionsgivenInU.S. Inches

1inch= 25,4 mm

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MOWER DECK

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 164961 Mower Housing 50 131340

2 STD533107 Bolt 51 STD541410

3 138017 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar, 52 139888

Front 53 131845X

4 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 54 133943

5 STD624008 Retainer Spdng 55 155046

5 130832 Ann, Suspension, Rear 56 122052X

8 850857 Bolt, Hex3/8-24xl.25Gr.8 58 140086

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 59 141043

10 140296 Washer, Hardened 67 162113

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 68 144200

12 129895 Beadng, Ball 71 142427

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, 72 131870

Vented (ind. Key Number 6) 73 127847

14 1287_4 ..... Housing, Mandrel, Vented 74 121748X

15 110485X Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 75 12000029

16 140329 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 76 128903

17 72110610 Boil Carriage 3/8-16 x 2-114

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 77 127845

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 78 160570

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 79 127498

21 S'rD541431 Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 80 153701

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 81 73350600

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 62 142028

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 83 120958X

25 123713X Spdng, Torsion, Dellector 84 156084

25 110452X Nut, Push 85 72140620

27 130968 Shield, Deflector 92 STD541437

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 101 136420

30 157722 Screw Thdrol RoEng Wsh Hd 102 71161010

31 129963 Washer, Spacer

+32 153535 -- _ Pulley, Mandrel 103 19061216

33 137266 Nut,Toplock, Flanged 104 10071000

34 STD533717 Bolt 105 160793

35 133835 Fastner, Christmas Tree 106 2029J

36 131494 Puley, Idler, Rat 128 153390

37 STD551037 Washer13i32x13/16x16Ga. 132 19132203

40 STD541437 Nut, Crowrdod( 3/8-16 UNC 141 6266H

41 133551 Rod, Pivot, with Nibs - -130794

43 140083 Rod, Clutch, Secondary, w/Nibs ""

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH.

45 STD624003 Retainer ,,,,, - - 164963

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

48 133944 Washer, Hardened

49 155066 RollerAssembly, Cam Follower

DESCRIPTION

BOlL Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

Locknut

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Am1, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

Spring, Torsion Brakes 42"

Gua_l, Tuv Idler (94)

Knob Custom Oval

V-Belt

Rod, Clutch, Pdmaly, with Nibs

SI:_tlg, Return

Arm, Clutch, Bacoedmy

Wasber 25r32 x 1-5/8 x 16Ga.

Ring, Kllp

Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper,Spring

Arm, Clutch, Primary

Bushing, Large, Brass

Spring, Mower Clutch

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 UNC

Tmrmion Aclj. 94

Washer Slntered

Keeper Belt Idler

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

Lodmut, 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

LatchAsmBagger

Nut Weld

Washer Felt

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

Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230

Mandrel Assembly (Indudea

Key Numbers 6-10, 12-15, 31

and32)

Mower Deck, Complete (Std

deck -order separately mulcher

plate components key nos. 101-

106)

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenIn U.S.Inchea

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270623

HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0500

KEY =:PART-- KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

I 14_J63 Housing,Lower 4O I_0_8

2 142987 Assembly, Upper Housing 41 142958

3 142962 Seal, Lip 43 142884

4 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 44 142990

5 142933 Ring, Retaining 52 142991

6 142934 Beadng, Shaft Ball 53 142961

7 142935 Bearing, Cradle 56 142963

8 150771 Bearing, Thrust 30x52x13 58 142964

9 142937 Swashplate, Variable 59 142965

13 142938 Block, CyllnderAssembly 62 142966

14 142939 Ann, Trunnion 63 142967

15 142940 Seal, Up 64 142920

17 142941 Guide, Slot 68 142969

18 150772 Shaft, Motor 69 144610

19 150773 Beadng, Thmsl 42x68x16 92 142977

23 142944 ...... Block, CylinderAssemlbly 93 142978

24 142945 Seal, Up 10x25x7 98 142993

25 142946 Actuator, Bypass 99 142976

26 150774 Center Section Assembly K]t 113 142917

27 142948 Seal, Up 26x42x8 114 142918

28 142949 Ring, Retaining 119 142980

29 142950 Washer 26x35x I 134 144607

30 150787 Nut, Jam 135 144608

34 142951 Oil F#ter Element 139 150775

35 142952 Am_, Bypass 140 150776

36 142953 Ring, Retaining

37 142954 Arm, Actua6ng

38 142955 Pin, Actuating NOTE:

39 150777 Bolt 5/16-24 x 1-3/4

DESCRIPTION

Locknut, I-lex 5/16-24 UNJC

Brake Rotor/Slator Kit

Washer 7116 x 7/8 x .060

Datemn,=AssemUy

Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x .13

Seal .75 x 125 x,250

Sh_ V_0ut

Boilt 114-20 x 1.38

Pin .50D x .43 ID x .750

Ann,_

PuckDampener

SetScrew

sl_ng

Stud 5/16-24

Spdng.Block

Washer, Block Thrust

Sk._veBea_.g

Seal, Wiper

Cap, Vent Asserr/oly

F_g. O-R_gAss=_

Spacer

Nut, Castle 5/16-24

Pin, Cotter

spr_g._

Nut, Hex 5/16-24

All component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25A mm

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

j1,

"k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOLS

TO INSTALL. E RF.FNR

lmmmCTlON MANUAl_

166

1026 1023

7

1022

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

127 138 10698"/ 9S 117 _ _A

121CARBURETOROVERHAULKIT

123

"k REQUIRES SPECIALTOOUS

TO InSTALl.. SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

111I

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I1033_VE OVERHAULKIT

127'

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

20 _I4A 842 524 868868A

Q

_8 _I_qKET SET

977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

467

171 _535

_224

284

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

232

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209 JLO58 OWNER1 MANUAL J

783

615

801

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

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 496412 Cylinder Assembly 93 281346 BusW_g, "l'llroltle Shaft

2 399265 Bearing, Cylinder 94 498030 Valve, Neede

3 391086 " Seal, Og 95 94098 ** Screw, Throltle

4 494238 Base.Engh-m 98 495B00 Somw.kMeSpead

5 49.5858 Head, Cyfnder 104 231789 "* Pin, Float Hinge

7 273280 "** Gasket, Cyfinder Head 105 231855 - Valve

8 495735 Brea_lerAssembly 106 231854 - Seat, Inlet Valve

9 278(_ " Gasket, Valve Cover 108 224558 Valve, Choke 0..mr 153)

10 94621 Screw, Sems I08A 224540 Valve, Choke 0J'nt 154)

11 281246 Tube, Breather 111 262715 Spdng _e (Lint 155)

12 271916 * Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .015" 117 232118 - Jet,NeadleVaJve(Std.)

271997 *Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .005" 232119 Jet, Needle Valve 011;AlL)

271996 "Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .009" 121 499233 Cafoumtor Overhaul Kit

13 94728 Screw, Cylinder Head 123 94913 Screw, Elbow Mounting

15 94239 Plug, Oil Drain 125 499153 CarburetorAseembly

16 498971 _127 - - - ** Plug, Welch (Sold in KH Only)

94196 _ming Gear Key 130 224539 Valve, Thrott_

20 291675 * Seal, Oil 131 494379 Shaft and Lever, ThrotUe

22 94624 Screw, Seres, Base Mour_ng 133 494381 Float, CaYouretor

23 492326 Flywheel and Ring Gear 137 281165 **** Gasket, Float Bowl

Assembly, Magneto 138 281164 **** Washer, Bowl

24 222698 Key, Flywheel 141 495097 Choke, Shaft Kit (Choke-A-

25 495860 Piston Assea_, Standard Size Madc)

495977 Piston Assembly, .01(7' 141A 495931 Choke, Shaft Kit (Choke-A-

Ove_ze Matlc)

495978 Piston Aseembly, .020" 142 232117 "* Nozz_, Carburetor

Oversize 146 94196 Key, Timing Gear

495979 Piston Assembly, .030" 164 214047 Elbow, Cafourel_

Oversize 166 94555 Stud, RockerAnn

26 495854 Ring Set, Piston, Standard Size 171 281051 Nut, Air Cleaner Mounting

495852 Ring Set, Piston, .010" Ovemlze 186 493496 Connector, Hose

495851 Ring Set, Piston, .020" Oversize 187 298099 Une, Fuel (Cut to Suit)

49SSSS FUn9Set. Piston..060"Ovemize 188 94627 Scmw.Sems

--27 263129 Lock, Piston Pin 192 492160 ScmwAssembly, RockerArm

28 498319 "Pin Assy., PIston, StandardSiz.e 201 262767 Unk, Govemor

498320 Pin Assy., Piston, .005" 209 260695 Spdng, Governor

Ovemize 216 262766 Unl_ Choke

29 404504 Rod Assembly, Cormecl_] 219 490815 Gear, Governor

495490 Rod Assembly, _222 495611 Plate, Governor Control

.020" Undersize Cmnkpin Bore 224 04905 Screw, Seres, Air Cleaner

32 94695 Screw, Hex Washer Head, 225 495157 Crank, Governor

1-57164

32A 94646 ScreW, Flex Washer Head, 1- 227 4.93935 Lever Assembly, Governor

5/8 230 94742 Washe¢, Governor Crank

33 495856 Valve, E.xtw_ 232 262785 Spdng, Governor Unk

34 495857 Valve,intake 238 262836 Cap,Valve

35 262811 Spring, Valve 240 3943_ Rlter, Fuel(InFuelLIrm)

37 22450_ r_cI, Flywheel 265 221535 Clamp,Casir_ :.

40 224641 Retainer, ValveSp_g 284 94704 Scmw, HexHead

45 262411 Tappet,Valve • IndudedinGasketSel(49P_33)

46 496884 Gear, Cam *" Included in Carburelor tGt (4.99233)

51 272465 Gasket, Carburetor

(CarburetortoBbow) "* kmmdedIn bornC:,mketSm(_) and

va_ Ovemmulmt(49s9_)

52 272569 Gasket, Carburetor "*'* Included in Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor

(Elbow to C_mder) I_t (499233) and Carburetor Gaskel Set

53 94637 Stud, Carburetor Mounling (494385)

75 225136 Washer, Spdng

_. 78,,_14832 _Screw, Pan Head NOTE: All component dimeneione given in U.S. inches

87 ' 491323 Seal, Governor Shaft 1 Inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270623

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

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

294 810068 Screw, Set 757 213998 Link, Counterweight

304 496280 Housing, Blower 758 399691 _Ass_

305 94786 Screw, Hex, Head, 759 298909 Pin, CountenNeight

Blower Housing Mounting 761 94593 Screw, CountenNelght

306 225020 Shield, Cylinder 783 280104 Gear, Slarter

307 94930 Screw, Cylinder Shield 801 394856 Cap, Drive

309 497595 Motor, Starter 802 497605 Cap, End

310 4976(]2 Bolt, Thru 803 497604 Housing, Starter

311 497608 BrushSet 842 270920 " SeaI, oil Rfler Cap

333 495859 Armature, Magneto 847 496415 RH Group, Oil

334 94731 Screw, Serns, Armature 851 224110 Terminal, Ignl_on Cable

Mounting 868 494435 _Seal_, Valve

337 491055 Plug, Spark 868A 272610 _Gasket, Valve

346 93705 Screw, Hex Head 871 262835 Bushing, Guide (intake &

358 497708 Wire Assembly Exhaust)

358 495993 Gasket Set 872 281361 Cover, Air Cleaner

363 19203 Puller, Flywheel 875 495862 Body, Air Cleaner

383 89838 Wrench, Spark Plug 877 393456 Diode and ConnectorAsse_

423 94903 Screw, Seres 947 497672 Solenoid

445 493909 Cartdclge, Air Cleaner 965 94010 Nut, Hex

467 49_903 _, Air Cleaner 975 495933 BowlAssembly, Cad)uretor

468 494439 Screen, Rush Rolaling 977 494385 Cafouretor Gasket Set

474 393474 Stater, Aitemator 987 281166 "* Seal, Throttle Shaft

482 93621 Screw, Seres 1005 281400 Fan. Flywheel

503 806000 Strap, Starter 1006 224413 Retainer, Fan

510 497606 Drive, Starter 1019496758 Label Kit

523 495230 Cap and Dipstick, Oil _1022 272475 "'* Gasket, Cover

524 281370 * Seal, FdierTube 1023 224552 Cover, RockerArm

525 496113 Tube, Oil Fdler 1026 494432 Rod, Push, Intake

535 272403 Bement, Filter 495136 Rod, Push, Exhaust

537 261106 * O-Ring, Ak Cleaner 1029 224554 Ann, Ro(:ker

544 49760G Armature, Starter 1033 495992 Valve OveYnaul Kit

552 491986 _Bushing, GovemorCrank 1034 495248 GuldeAssembly, Push Rod

562 94.907 Bolt, Carriage 1036 499364 Label K_ Emissions

592 231978 Nut, He)( 1044 94673 Screw, I-iex Head

601 93053 Clamp, Fuel Pipe 1054 270723 Tie, Cable

614 93306 Pin, Cotter 1058 272623 Manual, Owner's

615 263080 Retainer 1090 497607 Retainer, Blush

618 26260G Spdng, Choke Return 1091 281364 Cap, LImiter

634 494453 **SeaI, SpdngAssy. 2500 28N707-1026 Re_Engine

604A 494455 ** Seal, Spring Assy. ---- 496050 .... Replacement Sho_block

--635 2_¢t2 Boo_S_rkP_

646 224546 Brace, AirCleaner RPMSeffings: Low:1650-1850, High: 3200-3400

657 94906 Screw, Seres --,

663 9462O Scmw,SCf-Tapp_ * IndudedinGaskmSet(495953)

718 230192 Pin. Dowel " l_inCad)uretorKlt(499233)

726 399676 Gear, Ring *** Inc_uded in bolh Gasket Set (495993) and

('_ Mounting Hardware) Valve Ove_._ Kit (4._)

727 490324 Cover, Starter "*** lnCkK:iedin Gasket Set (495993), _

720 94951 Screw, Ton_ Kit (4.99233) and _Gasket Sa

729 231390 Clip, wire (494385)

729A 225170 Retainer, Wire NOTE: Ail c(xnponent dl,mmslons given in U.S. Inches

741 2_2932 Gear, Tim_ 1 inch =25A mm

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

"T. _, _,

i

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY UNE OR TREE.

15" MAX.

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

greater than 15"), never across the face. Make tums gradu-

ally to prevent tipping or Iou of €ontr.o.I.Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on mopes.

Fortherepairorreplacementpartsyouneed

delivereddirectlytoyourhome

C_all7am- 7pm,7daysaweek

1-800-366-PART

(14o9-36s-7278)

Para ordenar plezas con entrega a

domicillo - 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274)

Para pedir servicio de reparacl6n a

domiclUo- 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

-about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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When requesting service or ordering

pads, always provide the f_llowing

information:

•Product Type •Part Number

•Model Number •Part Description SF_4RS

Amenca's Repatr Specialasts

165409 Rev. 2 7.22.98 JH/TR Printed in U.S.A.