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Owner's Manual

16.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRAOTO

Model No.

917.270841

Safety

Assembly

Operation

o Maintenance

o Repair Parts

CAUTBON:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1°800=859=5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am _5 pro, Mon - Sat

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

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

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

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

Assembly ................................................ 6

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

Maintenance Schedule .......................... 18

Maintenance ............................................ 18

Service and Adjustments ....................... 22

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

Troubleshooting ........................................ 30

Repair Parts ......................................... 34

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's rnanual.

o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes,

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state_

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

GENERAL OPERATgON

oRead, 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.

oClear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

°Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

° Never carry passengers°

,, Do not mow in reverse unless absolute_

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

o Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone_ Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

• Slow down before turning

o Never leave a running machine unat-

tended, Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting°

o Turnoffbladeswhen not mowing°

o Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

o Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

o Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

o Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to Ioss-_

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death° All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you fee! uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

o Mow up and down slopes, not across.

° Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

o Watch for hoies, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine.. Tall

grass can hide obstacles°

o Use slow speed. Choose a tow gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope°

o Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability°

o Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments These can change

the stability of the machine_

o Keep all movement on the slopes stow

and gradual° Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

o Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope°

DO NOT:

oDo not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

oDo not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments, The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves ino

°Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding_

oDo not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

oDo not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

° Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult°

o Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

o Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

° Never carry children. They may fall off

and be sedously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Never allow children to operate the

machine.

°Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

oUse extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

- Use only an approved container.

- Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-.

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

- Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater,,

o Never run a machine inside a closed

area°

o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

o Never tamper with safety devices°

Check their proper operation regularly.

o Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oit or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

°Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object° Repair, if necessary,

Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running°

Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary_

° Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them

Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

° Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

o Never carry passengers_

o Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

- Never' carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

o Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult,

o Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children°

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

across°

oRemove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

° Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine_ Tall

grass can hide obstacles_

o Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

o Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

•Do not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

,_kLook for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

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

TY tS INVOLVED.

,_kCAUTtON: 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

it cannot contact spark plug.

,_kWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY

AND TYPE: UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE

API-SF/SGiSH):

SAE 30

(above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: 30 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

GAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0- 5.7

(MPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.7

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: t4 PSI

REAR: 12 PSI

CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 25

MIN CCA:190

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT LBS

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center°

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor..

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you 'to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES'L

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product Contact your nearest

Sears store for details..

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

= Read and observe the safety rules

o Follow a regular schedule in maintain °

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

o 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

arrester meeting applicable local or state

laws (if any).. If a spark arrester is used, it

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator°

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws.. Federal

laws apply on federal lands.. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual)°

(1) Large Fiat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Lockwasher

3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

5/16-18× 1-1/4 (1) Locknut

5/16-18

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Washer

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

(1) Knob

(2) Hex Bo!ts !/4-20 × &_4

@_ (2) Washers

/32 x5/8 x !8 Gauge

(2) Hex Nuts i14-20

(2) Lock Washers 1/4

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SiZE

(2) Screws _ (2) Lock

#10 x 5/8 L_._ Washers #10

(2) Weld Nuts

#10 (2) Washers

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Parts packet separately in carton

Seat

Video

Cassette

St_rmgWhe_ Parts Bag

Steering ,

Boot

Manual

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

Steering Wheel

Adapter

Slope Sheet

Steering

Wheel Insert

(2) Keys

Steering =

Extension

Shaft

Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left

unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor

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

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

TOOLS REQUIIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(2) 7/16" wrenches

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1) 3/4" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(1) 3/4" Socket wi

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(1) Tire pressure

gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

o Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

, Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

o Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill°

IMPORTANT: Check for' and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid°

Insert

UNPACK CARTON

o Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

o Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

o Check forany additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLBNG TRACTOR OFF

SKSD

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

o Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and locknuL Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

o Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

o Position front wheels of the tractor' so

they are pointing straight forward.

Slide steering wheel _dapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension°

o Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter:

Wheel _Boot

/_,/_ Adapter

Extension __

Shaft5/16 L__/5/1 Bolt6 Hex

.,'-'- __..,'.,.

Lower Steering. ,_.€_...._,_ "-"_'_--,

Shaft , '"',

,,,

t_ t.1 t

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

oPress lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position,

oRelease parking brake by depressing

clutch!brake pedal.

oPlace freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual),

• Rotl tractor forward off skid,

=Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor'.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

,_kCAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery, re-

move metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con-

nected first to prevent sparking from acci-

dental grounding.

• Remove cardboard packing from seat

pan and lift seat pan to raised position.

° Open battery box door and remove pro-

tective plastic°

• Remove terminal protective caps and

discard.

°If this batter,! 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.

° First connect RED battery cable to posi-

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

er, lock washer and hex nut as shown.

Tighten securely_

• Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

bolt, flat washer, lock washer and hex

nut. Tighten securely.

o Close battery box door.

Open battery box door for:

o Inspection for secure connections

(to tighten hardware),

° inspection for corrosion

o Testing battery,

• Jumping (if required).

• Periodic charging.

Positive Discard Terminal

(Red) Cable Proctective Caps

Lock Washer

Flat VVasher

Hex Hex Bolt

Negative

(Black)

Battery

Door

iNSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

o Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

o Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

o Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

° Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

o Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely,

Seat Pan

Shoulder !

Bolt

Seat

_ Fiat Washer

Adjustment Knob

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes,

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance°

oReduce tire pressure to PSi shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page

5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled° See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

thismanual. Verifythat the belts are muted

correctly°

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is propedy

adjusted. See =TOADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

iNSTALL MULCHER PLATE

oInstall two latch hooksto rnulcher 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.

oRaise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

°Place front of muicher 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.

WeldNutFrom HookPoints

TheTop Down

Lock

Weld Washer

Latch Latch

Hook

Washer

Mulcher

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Nut

Lock Washer

Washer

Screw

_Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

asafe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mutcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

All assembly instructions have been

completed.

No remaining loose parts in carton.

e/ Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 arnps)

_' Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

_' All tires are propedy inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

v' Be sure mower deck is properly levele_

side-to-side!front..to-rear for best

cutting results. (Tires must be properl_

inflated for leveling).

e/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulley

and inside all belt keepers.

_' Check wiring. See that al! connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUP

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TC

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,/ Fuel tank is filled with fresh, cl"ean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

v" Become familiar with all controls - thei

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/ Be sure brake system is in safe opera

ing condition.

,/ It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission Purging instructions

(See =TO START ENGINE" and

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op.

eration section of this manual).

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY

ENGtNE ON

FUEL

CAUTION OR REVERSE

WARNING

ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT

FORWARD FAST

LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LOCKED

SLOW

MOWER LIFT

A'N'ACHMENT

CLUTCH ENGAGED

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

LOW PARKING BRAKE

IGNITION

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

SLOPE HAZARDSKEEP AREA CLEAR

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL

(Automalic Models only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THBS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Ammeter

Throttle!Choke

Control ©

Light Switch

Position

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake

Control

Freewheel

Control

Parking

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Approx

Speed

3 MPH

2 MPH

1 MPH

Motion

Control Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades or other attach

ments mounted to your tractor

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed

CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing

the tractor with the engine off°

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the

speed and direction of the tractor:

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor

LiFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position

iGNITiON SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging ()

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position

repairs,,We recommendawidevisionsafetymaskoverthespectacles,or

standardsafetyglasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch,, When engine is

running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine,.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

o Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake pedal,, Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure,,

Attachment Clutch

Throttle/Choke Lever "Engaged"

Controt Position

"" "Disengaged"

.,,__.<. ..Position

"Brake" I _ Parking Brake

Position___ ' "Engaged"

_Z "-_ _ . _ Position

Pedal "Drive .... Disengaged" Control

Position Position Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

o To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE-

o To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" po_

sitiono

o Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

ENGINE -

o Move throttle control to slow position,,

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

. Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key_Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

o Never use choke to stop engine,,

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass,, To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

pping tractor on grass areas,,

CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position, to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

o Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate,,

o Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance,,

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever,

o Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

oRelease parking brake and clutch/brake

pedal.

o Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height,,

° Grasp lift lever°

o Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approximately

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

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running° These heights are

approximate and may vary depending

upon soil conditions, height of grass and

types of grass being mowed.

o The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

oFor 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 ON HILLS

,_kCAUTBON: Do not drive up or down

hillswith slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

oChoose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills°

o Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

°If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

°if stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutcWbrake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

,, Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT; The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed°

oTo restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

oSlowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

oMake all turns slowly.

Attachment Lift

Attachment Clutch Lever High Position

Lever "Engaged"

Position /

"Disengaged _ Low

Position Position

TO TRANSPORT

When pusl_ing 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 lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

oPutl freewheel control knob out and hotd

in position by inserting retainer spring

into forward hole of control rod.

=Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH°

o To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTI_: To protect hood from damage when

transporting your tractor on a truck or a

trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured

to tractor: Use an appropriate means of

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

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy of

aload, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor:

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL _.

o The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

. Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

o Remove oil fill cap!dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary,

add oil until =FULL" mark on dipstick is

reached,. Do not overfill.

oFor cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual)°

- To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank_ Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane.. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline., Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness°

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

dweather starting.

ARNtNG: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage° Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer,,

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty° Use fresh fuel next season° See

Storage Instructions for additional informa-

tiono Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

nent damage may occur.

_kCAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill° Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel.. Do not store, spill or use

gasoline near an open flamen

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

° Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

- Sit on seat in operating position, depress

clutcl_rake pedal and set parking brake.

o Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position,.

° Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position..

° Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

. Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute,, if the

engine does not start after several

attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try

again° If engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry..

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

o When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

° The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F and

below)

o When engine starts, allow engine to run

with the throttle control in the choke

position until the engine runs roughly,

then move throttle control to fast posi-

tion. This may require an engine warm-

up period from several seconds to sev-

eral minutes, depending on the temper-

ature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

o Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

• Be sure the tractor is on level ground.,

o Place the motion control lever in neutral

Release the parking brake and let the

clutch/brake slowly return to operating

position,,

o Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period,

o The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: At a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance°

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-

missionbe purged before operating tractor

for the first time. This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the trans-

missionwhich may have developed during

shipping of your tractor.

iMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

oPlace tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parPJngbrake set.

oDisengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling position

(See =TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

oSitting 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 hydraulic ddve sys,o

tern.

o Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

brake.

° Engage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in driving position (See

'qO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

o 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-

tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

o Slowly move motion control lever for-

ward; after thetractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position.After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

cedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times,

° Your tractor is now purged and ready for

normal operation.

MOWHNG TiPS

o Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

• Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

o The left hand side of mower should be

used for* trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged onto

the area that has been cuL Have the cut area

to the rightof the tractor.This will result ina

more even distributionofclippingsand more

uniform cutting.

o When mowing large areas, start by turn-

ing to the dght so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand turns until finished.

• 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; tile second

to the desired height.

o Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

o Always operate engine at full throttte

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

matedal. 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.

o When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TaPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use°

,, The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawno Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this wilt provide the best recut-

ting action of the blades_

oAvoid cutting your lawn when it is wet

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun°

.For best results, adjust the mower 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°

o Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings, When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path°

o Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

graining of the lawno

Max 1/3

CUSTOMER RESPONSgBgUTIES

Check Brake Operation _

Check Tire Pressure _ _#' .....

Check Operator Presence and

TL.IntedOck Systems ..............

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R clean Battery and Terminals/Recharge _ , _#P .............

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"Adjust Blade Belt(s)TensiOn = _ _#'s

....... Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ...... 8##'s I ! I I i

Check Engine Oil Level _#

V'21 ............

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Change Engine Oil

E €iea,'"Ai;_,_; ..........

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Inspect Muffler/Spad_ Arrestor

#o RePl_ce Oii Filter(Ifequipped)

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4-Flopl=o btodos moro o[ten when mowing In sandy soil.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATnONS

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 insbucted in this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

o Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

°Check brake operation°

oCheck tire pressure.

Check operator presence and interlock

systems for' proper operation.

o Check for loose fastener&

7-Ttghtet_ front rode pivot bolt to 35 tL4bs maximum

Do not ovo_ghten

LUBRiCATiON CHART

Spindle

Zerk Zerk

Front

Wheel

@Front Wheel Beadng

Bearing Zerk Zerk

Engine

Clutch

Pivot(s)

@ SAE 30 or 10w30 Moto_ OIL

General Purpose Grease

Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section

!MPORTANT; Do not oi! or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bear-ings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating

bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,

use only adr/, powdered graphite type lubri-

cant sparingly

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

o Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual),

o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber_

o Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer_ Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion,.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blade&

o Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade,

o Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown

o Tighten bolt securely (30-35 Fto Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Blade Mandrel

Assembly

Flat Was Trailing

Lock Washer__8__

Hex Bolt (Grade

"A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identified by six lines on the boit head,

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

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

balanced,,

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine°

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel,. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

o To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancero (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

anGer)°

o Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position, If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced°

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

Center Hole

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has abattery' charging system

which is sufficient for normal use°

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life_

o Keep battery and terminals clean.

oKeep battery bolts tighL

o Keep small vent holes open.

° Recharge at 6-t0 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°

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary_

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power,

• Open battery box door°

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

19 batten,, from tractor.

. Rinsethe batterywithplainwater and

dry.

o Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bright.

o Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

o Reinstall battery (See "CONNECT BAT-

TERY" in the Assembly section of this

manual).°

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable_

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOUNG

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot,

o Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

,Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-

pings and other materials, To prevent

damage to seals, do not use com-

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center.

ENGnNE

LUBRiCATiON

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

withAPI service classification SF, SG or

SH_Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tern-

SAE VISCOS_Y GRADES

"F o" _#' _ _ _o- so* 1_"

L1 'i,

T_=_PERATURE RANGE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL CHANGE

perature.

NOTE; Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when

used above 32°1=. Check your engine oil

level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil changer All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH,

o Be sure tractor is on level surface,

o Oil will drain more freely when warm

° Catch oil in a suitable container.

o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick, Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil,

o Remove drain plug.

o After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

o Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 5 of

this manual.

o Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate reading.

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick,

Oil Fill

Cap/Dipstick

Oil

Drain

Plug

CLEAN AiR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers,

AIR FILTER

Yourenginewill notrunproperlyusinga

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every 100

hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

• Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

° Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

=Wash it in liquid detergent and water

o Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

oSaturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in clean,

absorbent cloth and squeeze to remove

excess oito

o If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner°

o Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

• Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

=Remove cartridge nut.

*Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor° Clean

base carefully to prevent debris from

entering carburetor.

,, Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

o Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner,

cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such as

kerosene, are not to be used to clean the

cartridge. They may cause deterioration of

the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do not

use pressurized air to clean or dry car-

tridge.

Cover

Knob

Cartridge

Cover ------ Nut

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

Paper

Cartridge

_Base

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating.

o Remove screws from blower housing

and lift housing and dipstick tube

assembly off engine.

o Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry of

dirt.

= Use compressed air or stiff bristle brush

to thoroughly clean engine cooling fins.

o To reassemble, reverse above proce-

dure.

Blower Housing Screws

Screws

air screen

DipstickTube

Assembly

Spark

Plug

Engine Cooling

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage_ _

SPARK PLUGS ": ..... _,::

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of .''_"

each mowing season or after every 100 _

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

nN-LBNE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season, if fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

o With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

o Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

o Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clam.ps are properly positioned.

CLEANING

oClean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter_

o Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

o Protect painted surfaces 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.

,_kCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

oDepress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

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

= Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

o Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower wilt be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor:

oPlace attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

oMove attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

o Roll belt off engine pulley°

o Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

o Disconnect anti-,swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

= Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

oDisconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

o Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor:

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links,

TO iNSTALL MOWER

°Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position,

oSlide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor:

oLower lift lever to its lowest position.

°Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Suspension

Arms

Clutch

Retainer

Spdng

Engine Pulley

Front

Link

Retainer

Spring

Anfi-Swaybar

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

_erSpOnge

(Both Sides)

TOLEVELMOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway° Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are

over or undednflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower°

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

oRaise mower to its highest position°

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance =A" on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other,

oIf adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

° To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side_

°To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

oRecheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom Bottom

Edge of r- _ Edge of

Mower to _-_ _ 'l if _ ,f_-_ /Mower to

Or°un0/l.... .....V

,, Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8"o

o If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

o To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

tums.

o When distance "D" 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 tinks.

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

o Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so that

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

Nut "F"

Trunnion _ _.

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced withouttools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

oRemove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

oWork belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

= Pull belt away from mower:

BELT INSTALLATION

=Install new belt in reverse order of

removal°

Mandrel

Pulley

• Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides°

° Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions°

Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

,./our 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.

oDepress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

=Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

o if distance is other than 1-3/4", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-3/4'L Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

o Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6)feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

Nut

Arm

Do Not touch this nut. If further brake adjustment

is necessary contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department 24

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom sid

of left footrest.

oRemove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual

o 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.

o Install new belt by reversing above pro

cedureo

Engine

Pulley _ _,_

Clutching Idter-- _ I_

Stationary Idler_-_.. "_!

Transmission /J

Input Pulley,_

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary°

tf for any reason the motion control lever

will not hold its position while at a selected

speed, it may be adjusted at the friction

pack located on the right side of transmis _

sion_

o Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac-.

tor by turning ignition key to "OFF" posi-

tion, and engage parking brake.

oAdjust motion control lever by tightening

adjustment Iocknut one half (1/2) turn°

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 t/2 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require removal

for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before

operating the tractor,, See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section

of this manual°

FRONT WHEEL TOE4N/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor, if damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center,

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

oBlock up axle securely°

o Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

o Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axleoInsert square

key.

oReplace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove_

oReplace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to stow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion_

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Adjustment

Locknut

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

if steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

Axle Cover

=_,,,. Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK

BATTERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener_

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies.. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged,_ If "jumper

cables" are used for emergency starting,

follow this procedure:

RMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a i2 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TOATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

o Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

° Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

oRemove BLACK cable first from chassis

and then from the fully charged battery.

oRemove RED cable last from both bat-

teries.

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

o Raise hood,

o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

, Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill,

o Close hood.

iNTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting,

oCheck wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

Positive Terminal

Battery

Negative Terminal

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

o Raise hood.

o Unsnap headlight wire connector.

o Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor°

= To replace, reverse above procedures

Hood

Headlight

Wire

Connector

ENGINE

Manintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair estyablishment or indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

Governor Governor

Control Control Plate

Clamp

Holes "A" Screw Throttle Cable

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary, Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable° If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

o With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tiono Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position°

o Check that holes "A" in governor con-

trol lever and hole in governor plate line-

up, if holes "A" are not aligned, loosen

clamp screw and move throttle cable

until holes are aligned. Tighten clamp

screw securely,

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 caF The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needler

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. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

tn general, turning idle mixture valve in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Turning 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 -

o Air cleaner assembly must be assem-

bled to the carburetor when making car-

buretor adjustments,

o Be sure the throttle control cable is

adjusted properly (see above).

FINAL SETTING

,, Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

o Move throttle control lever to stow posi-

tion,, With finger, rotate and hold throttle

lever against idle speed screw, Turn

idle speed screw to attain 1750 RPM.

° While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture valve

full travel clockwise then counterclock-

wise until engine runs rough. Turn

valve to a point midway between those

two positions Release throttle lever,

ACCELERATION TEST-

o Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle 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

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting carl be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs adjust-

ing, contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments_

Idle Speed Throttle

Screw Lever

_/_vM_e_

Limiter

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

age at the end of the season or if the trac-

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

,_kCAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to coot before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

= Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

o inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

oLubricate as shown inthe Maintenance

section of this manual.

oBe sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

,' Fully charge the battery for storage.

° After a period of time in storage, batteq

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 'q'_

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" i

the Maintenance section of this manual

o After cleaning, leave cables disconnect

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

°If batter] is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directlyor

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENG{NE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fu

system parts such as carburetor, fuel fiit_"

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also,

experience indicates that alcohol blende_

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) carl attract moisture which lea

to separation and formation of acids duri=

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Engine clicks but o

wilt not start o

(conrd)

_J u...,

Loss of power

CORRECTION

Loose or damaged wiring.

Faulty solenoid or starter°

• Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

• Throttle in "CHOKE" posi-

tion.

,Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

o Check all wiring.

o Check/replace solenoid or

starter_

o Set in "Higher Cut" posF

tion/reduce speed.

o Adjust throttle control.

o Clean underside of mower

housing.

° Dirty air filter°

oLow oil level!dirty oil.

° Faulty spark plug.

° Dirty fuel filter.

°Stale or dirty fuelo

o Water in fuel.

o Spark plug wire loose,

o Dirty engine air

screen/finso

o Clean/replace air filter.

° Check oil teveVchange oil.

o Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

= Replace fuel filter.

o Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

o Drain fuel tank and carbure..

tor, refill tank with fresh gaso-

line and replace fuel filter,,

o Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

o Clean engine air screen!fins.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when opera-

tor leaves seat

with attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut -uneven

Dirty/clogged muffler, o

Loose or damaged widng, o

Carburetor out of adjust- o

menL

Engine valves out of o

adjustment.

Worn, bent or loose blade, o

Bent blade mandrel.

Loose/damaged part(s). o

Clean/replace muffler

Check all widng.

See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Replace blade. Tighten blade

boll

Replace blade mandrel.

Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

o Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

o Wom, bent or loose blade.

o Mower deck not level.

o Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower°

,, Bent blade mandrel.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

Check wiring, switches and

connections° If not

corrected, contact an autho-

rized service center°

,, Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolto

o Level mower deck.

o Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

=ROBLEM

Poor cut - uneven

(cont'd)

Mower blades will

not rotate

,,: ,,,,,,.,,

Poor grass dis-

charge

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

, ,,i,,,,,,,,,

Battery wilt not

charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning

engine "OFF"

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Obstruction in clutch

mechanism_

Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

Frozen idler pulley.

Frozen blade mandrel°

Engine speed too stow.

Travel speed too fast.

Wet grass.

Mower deck not level.

Low/uneven tire air pres-

sure.

Worn, bent or loose blade_

Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower_

Mower drive belt worn.

Blades improperly

installed.

Improper blades used.

Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

Switch is "OFF".

Bulb(s) burned out.

Faulty light switch.

Loose or damaged wiring.

Blown fuse.

Bad battery cell(s).

Poor cable connections.

Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

Faulty alternator.

Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

IL,,I ,i ,,, ,H,

°Remove obstruction.

,, Replace mower drive belt.

° Replace idler pulley.

o Replace blade mandrel.

,ll,l,,,,i, J i ,, ,l:, , ,i

,, Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

,, Shift to slower speed.

,, Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

= Level mower deck.

o Check tires for proper air

pressure.

o Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

,, Clean underside of mower

housing.

o Replace mower drive belt.

o Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

o Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

o Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

QTurn switch "ON".

° Replace bulb(s).

o Check/replace light switch.

oCheck wiring and connections.

oReplace fuse.

° Replace battery.

o Check/clean all connections.

= Replace regulator:

o Replace alternator.

L.........

QMove throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

!tl °

"°° o11io

BA'T'rERY

___)G L(

]iGNITION

SWITCH

-_,

(PEDAL UP}

U'x.D

FUSE B0 AMP

',-0,,(3-+----

_ ....... J

CLUTCH tBRAKE

(OPTIONAL)

, _JEL,

_ ' "A \ LINE '

FUEL SHUT, OFF

SOLENOID I

O['-,KNGE

[......

RE0 ........

STARTER

I_L.ACK

SEAT SWITCH

_t.... [ | (NOT OCCUPIED}

,,r-£LJ___ :

.........'o

..... _ ' _H _L_VL2',

ATT'MENT CLUTCH _'-_ " -,,-,-r,J_,-,_,_,_,_ -

fell ITCH F'I _ L_'3 ] ',._nuul_ulr_ _

,,...... ,s ICONNECTOR

IGNITION SWITCH

NOTE

, _L*C_ _ IGNITION

..... H UNIT

SPARK

Lr'_ PLUG

F--"--"'J GAP

I(2 PLUGS ON

TWfN CYL ENGINES,)

CH,M_GI_Q b-"t_gel 0_T'PIZr _;_VOL'P_ _MIN. O_RPM

3 AMP DC O _ RPM {CHARGING SY_'T'EM D_,_,CONN_T_D)

BROWN

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM

THE UGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE,

BECAUSE OF THIS. THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

HEADLIGHTS

OFF G + M + L NONE

iRUNrLtG}_IT B + L A + Y

,RUN .... B÷L NONE

START B + L + S NONE

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS NON-REMOVABLE

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST,

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: tF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING,

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

+++++ 22 --,

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1144925

2 74760412

3 STD551025

4 STD551125

6 STD541025

8 156417

16 153664

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 147430

22 4152J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

28 4207J

29 121305X

30 140301

31 124211X

32 141226

33 109310X

40 156442

4t 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

45 121433X

52 141940

70 140422

DESCRIPTION

Battery 12 VOLT 25 AMP

BoltHex Hd I/4-20unc x 3/4

Washer 9/32 ×5/8 x 16 Ga

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4

Nut Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Case Battery

Switch, interlock Push-In

Washer Lock 1/4

Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Harness Asm Light W/4152j

Bulb Ught #1156

Cable Battery 6 Ga 11" red

Cable Battery6 Ga w/16 wire red

Fuse 30 AMP Auto Green

Cable Ground 6 Ga 12" black

Sw_tchPlunger Nc Gray

Switch Ign 4 Pos

Nut Ignition

Cover Sw Key BIk 1 25 TextSLT

Key lgn Molded Craftsman

Hamess Ign Man CI Am Hm 97

Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc× 1/2

Cover Terminal Red

Solenoid

Nut Keps BIk Hex 114*20Unc

Ammeler Rectangutar6Amp

Protection Wire Loop

Harness Engine B&S 14 OHV

NOTE: All component dimensions given inUS, inches

1inch= 25,4 mm

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

55 57

13 .

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

t 160392 Chassis Assembiy

2 t40356 Drawbar

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

4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x3/4 x t6 Gauge

5 t55272 Bumper Hood/Dash

9 !61917X013 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-t6 × 3/4

1! t55927 Panel, Dash, L H,

12 145660 Clip Tinnerman Grille P#_

!3 155934 Panel, Dash, RH

14 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

17 144983X558 Hood Assembly

I8 t26938X Bumper Hood

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

26 STD541437 Nut

28 145198X558 GriUew/Clips MS-558

29 155217 Lens,GdIte

30 151287)(558 FendiFtrest Pnt STLT N HLD 558

31 139976 Bracket, Fender Support

37 17490508 Screw Thdrol 5/16-t8 x 1/2

38 139886 Pivot Bracket Assembly, L H

39 139887 Pivot Bracket Assembly, RH

51 73800400 Nut Lock w/Insert t/4_20 UNC

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

53 145201 Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

54 161464 Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7t8

55 145202 Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

57 STD522507 Bolt,F_nHex 1/4-20 UNC x75

60 72140606 Bolt RdhdSqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

64 t54798 Dash Lower STLT

74 STD541437 Nut Crownlock 3/8016 UNC

140 158418 Bracket Suspension Front

142 156095 Plate Reinforcement STLT

143 I54966 Bracket Swaybar Chassis

144 154207 Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

t45 156524 Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

- - 5479J Piug,Button

NOTE: Atl component dimensions given in U S inches

1 inch =25,4 mm

TRACTOR --MODEL HUMBER 917.270641

GROUND DRIVE

57 51

98 30

100

105

72 70 I16

--66

..._50

,,-148

_lso

_,,. 150

151

_,,. 51

106

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917=270641

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 140607 Transmission, Asm, 69 142432

2 142431 Spring, Rebam,Brake 70 134683

3 144698 Pulley,Transmission 71 141417

8 154792 Rod, Shift 72 19132012

10 76020416 Pin, Cotter 1/8 x I 73 141418

16 73800500 Nut, Lock He×w/Ins 5/16-18 74 121199X

UNC 75 121749X

18 74780616 Bolt He× 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr5 76 12000001

19 73800600 Nut, Lock Hex wiWsh 3/8-16 77 123583X

UNC 78 121748)(

21 106933X Knob Rd..t/2-13 Plstc Thds, 81 161081

Blk_ 82 123782X

22 145627 Rod, Brake 83 19171216

24 73350600 Nut 84 141423

25 t06888X Spring, Rod, Brake 86 157480

26 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16x 16Ga.. 87 19212016

27 76020412 Pin, Cotter 1/8x 3/4 88 12000008

28 145204 Rod, ParkJngBrake 89 158388

29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake 90 124346X

30 130807 Bracket, Transmission 93 142564

32 74760512 Bolt Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 3/4 94 140462

34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 95 144643

35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 96 4497H

36 19211616 Washer 97 144201

37 1572H Pin, Roll 98 73510600

38 123674X Pulley,Idler, Flat 100 19111216

39 74760644 Bolt 103 73940800

40 4470J Spacer, Split

41 154777 Keeper,Belt, Idler 104 141421

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x13/16 x 12 Ga, 105 71070516

47 127783 Pulley,Idler, V_Belt 106 74780520

48 154407 BellcrankClutchGrad Drustl 108 17541026

49 123205X Retainer, Belt

50 74760624 Bolt 109 145098

51 73680600 Nut 116 72110610

52 73680500 Nut Crowntock 5/16-28

5.3 105710X Link, Clutch 144 19111016

55 105709X Spring, Return, Clutch 145 74490540

56 74760620 Bolt, Hex 3/8-16 UNC x t-1/4 146 74490536

57 161850 V-Belt, Drive I47 74490524

59 140312 Keeper, Bett, Center t48 159103

61 17490612 Screw, Thdrol 3/8-t6 x 3/4 149 122052..X

Type TT 150 150935

62 8863R Cover, Pedal 151 19133210

63 161399 Pulley, Engine

64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16 × 4 Gr,.5

65 10040700 Washer

66 161488 Keeper, Belt Engine Hydro

DESCRIPTION

Screw

Guide,Belt, Mower Dnve RH

Strap, Torque, Lh

Washer 13/32 x 1-1/4 × 12 Ga.

Strap, Torque, Rh

Spacer, Split

Washer 25/32 × t-1/4 x 16 Ga..

Ring, E

Key, Square

Washer 25/32 × 1-5/8 x 16 Ga..

Asm, Shaft

Spring, Torsion

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x I6 Ga,

Rod, Tie

Bushing

Washer 21/32 x 1-1t4 x 16 Ga.

Ring,Clip

Console, Shift

Nut Self-Thd Wshd 114

Line Fuel

Fan 7"

Control Asm Bypass Hydro

Spring, Retainer 1"

Keeper, Belt Rh

Nut Keps 3/8-16 UNC

Washer 11/32 x3/4 x16 Ga

Nut, He× Jam Toplock 1/2-20

UNF

Arm, Control Pump 500 Hydro

Bolt, Head Hex 5/16 × 18x t

Bolt H 5/16-18 UNC x 1-i/4

Screw He× Wh Hd #10-24 x1-

5/8

Adaptor Fan HydroLt HydAlum

Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/846 x 1-

1/4

Washer 11/32x 5/8 x 16

Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-t8 Gr,.5

Bolt Hex 5/1648 x 2-1/4

Bolt Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 14!2

Spacer

Spacer Retainer

Bushing Nylon CoHered

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10

NOTE: Al! component dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL HUMBER 917.270541

STEERING ASSEUBLY

_42

.... ,,

'_ 20

1tT

.._ /._

_\ .7"

jt k

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I 139768 Steedng Wheel

2 154427 Axle Assembly STMP Dropped STL

3 156483 Spindle Assembly, LH,

4 !57473 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 I6 Gauge

8 12000029 Ring, Klip

9 3366R Bearing, Steering Column

10 t56438 Draglink Extended Stamped

1I STD551137 Washer, Lock

13 154779 Bearing Axle STLT/GT

15 73901000 Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-1I UNC

17 156546 Shaft Assembly, Steering

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

19 124035X Support, Shaft

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

22 71200410 Screw, Hex Socket 114-20x 5/8

23 127501 Pittman Shaft Assembly

25 I54406 Bracket, Steering

26 126847X Bushing, Unk, Drag

27 136874 Gear, Sector

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

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

30 STD5612!0 Pin

32 130465 Rod, fie

36 155099 Bushing, Steering

37 152927 Screw

38 139769 Insert, Steering Wheel

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

40 STD541537 Gdpco Nut

41 100711L Adaptor, Steering Wheel

42 145054 Boot, Steering Shaft

4.3 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

44 153720 Extension Shaft Steering LR LT

46 121232X Cap, Spindle

47 6855M Fitting, Grease

51 STD54143I Nut Lock Hex wflns, 5/16-18 UNC

54 74780520 Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 14/4

62 156594 Kit Steering Asm Service

63 STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x I Gr 5

65 154780 Spacer Axle

66 154404 Bearing Arm Pittman

67 74781044 Bolt, Fin Hex 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3t4

68 154429 Axle, Brace

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

1inch= 2&4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917o270641

/78

13 4

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 9't7.270641

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162157

2 17720410

3........

4 137352

13 272293

14 13280324

15 13200300

t6 STD551237

23 t59880

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

Control Throt/Ch Lh

Screw Hex Thd Cut 114-20x5/8T

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

Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt

Gasket I 313 Id Tin Plated

NipplePipe 3/8 Npt X 3"

ElbowStd 90 Degree 3/8_18 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth3/8

Shield Browning/DebrisGuard

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr

Cap Asm Fuel Sears Vented

Clamp Hose BIk

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

Line Fuel 20"

Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Bushing Snap Nyt BIk Fue! Line

Screw Hexwsh Thdro! 114-20x3/4

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16ga

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 51t6

Screw Hexhd Cap 5/16_18x3/4

Screw Thdrol 3/8_16x1-1/4 Tytt

Nut Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

NOTE: AlLcomponent dimensions given in U S, inches

1 inch = 25,4 mm

TRACTOR- - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

SEAT ASSEMBLY

.21

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

140122

140551

STD523710

19131610

145006

STD541437

124181X

17490616

19131614

155925

12OO68X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

Seat 3350 Blkiblk Craftsman 12

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk) 13

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 14

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga 15

Clip Push In Hinged 16

Nut He:<Lock w/Ins3/8-16 Uric 17

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Btk Zi 21

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

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga 24

Pan Pnt Seat (blk) 25

Knob Seat 1/2-13 Unc BIk

121246X

121248X

72050412

1343OO

121250X

123976X

153236

STD541431

19171912

t27016X

Bracket Prlt Mounting Switch

Bushing Snap Blk Nyl 50 Id

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

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 Blk Pnt

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 6 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder'5/16-t8 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lock w/ins 5/16-18

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

Bolt Shoulder 5/16`t8 X 62

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U+S.inch*

esl inch = 25,4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

13 10

13 6 3 4

KEY

NO. PART

NO.

1 156811

3 163200

4 I63202

6133644

8 163203

9163204

10 156439

12 146046

13 163252

14 160396

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Decal, Opor. Instr 15 273832

Decal, Hood, RH 16 142341

Decal, Hood, LH.

Decal, Customer Maintenance 20 149516

Decal, Deck Mower EZ 21 163205

Decal, Fender, Craftsman * - 138311

Decal, Fender Danger - -154515

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic _- t54516

Decal, Dash Panel B&S - - 164138

Decal, V-Belt Schematic - - 164139

Decal, Engine B&S 16hp

Decal, Drawbar Control

Movement Hyd LT

Decal Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

Decal, Fender Sd. Wht

Decal, Uff Handle

Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad Footrest RH STLT

Owner's Manual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I59192 Cap ValueTire

265139 Stem Value

3 106222X Tire FTs 15 X 6 0 -6 Service

4 59904 Tube Inner Front #35060

5 106732X427 Rim Asm 6"front White Service

6 278H Fitting Grease

79040H Bearing Range

8 106108X427 Rim Asm 6"rear White Service

9 106268X Tire RTs 18x9 5-8 Service

10 7152J Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

11 104757X Cap Axle Blk I 50 X 1 00

-- 144334 Sealant, "i3re(10 oz_tube)

NOTE: All component dimensions given inU.S inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

LIFT ASSEMBLY

€

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270541

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

i 159460 WasherAsm Inner Spring WtPIunger

2 159471 ShaflAsm. Uft

3 I05767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer21/32 x I x21 Ga..

6 120183X Bearing Nytong

7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted

8 122365X Button Plunger Read

11 139865 linkAsm Uft Loll,

12 139866 UnkAsm Uft RH,

13 4939M Retainer Spdng

15 127218 Link Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 112_I3Unc

17 130171 Trunnion BIkZinc

18 73680800 Nut Crownrock 1/2-13 Unc

I9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 163552 Retainer Spring

31 140302 Bearing, Pvl Lift. Spherical

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8_24

NOTE: AI_component dimensions given inU.S, inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

MOWER DECK

103 105

18 29 27

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 144393 Mower Housing 51 STD541410

2 STD533107 Bolt 52 139888

3 138017 Bracket Assembty,Sway Bar, 53 131845

Front 54 133943

4 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 55 155046

5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 56 I22052X

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 58 140086

6 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade 59 141043

8 67 162113

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 68 144200

t0 140296 Washer, Hardened 71 142427

11 134149 B_ade,Mulching 72 131870

t2 129895 Bearing, Ball 73 127847

13 137645 Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, 74 121748X

Vented (Includes Key Number

6) 75 12000029

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 76 128903

t5 110485X Beadng, Bali, Mandrel

16 140329 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 77 127845

17 72110610 Bolt, Carriage 3t8-16 x 1-1/4 7B 160570

I8 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5116-18x 5/8

19 132827 Bo_t,Shoulder 79

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 80

21 STD541431 Nut Crownlock 5/16-16 UNC 81

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 82

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 83

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 84

25 123713X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 85

26 110452X Nut, Push 92

27 130968 Shield, Deflector 101

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 × 16 102

Gauge 103

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 104

30 !57722 Screw Thdrol Washer Head 105

31 t29963 Washer, Spacer 106

32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 128

33 137266 Nut, Toprock, Flanged 129

34 STD533717 Bolt 130

35 133835 Fastner, Christmas Tree

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Fiat 131

37 19131316 Washer 13/32 × t3/t6 x I6

Gauge 132 19132203

40 STD541437 Nut Crowntock 3/8-16 UNC

41 133551 Rod, Pivot, with Nibs !41 6266H

43 140063 Rod, Clutch, Secondary, with --130794

Nibs

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H.

45 STD624003 Retainer - - t45411

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

48 133944 Washer, Hardened

49 155066 RoIler Assembly, Cam Follower

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

DESCRIPTION

Locknut

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly,Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

Spring, Torsion Brakes

Guard, TUV idler

Knob Custom Oval

V_Beft

Rod, Clutch, Primary, with Nibs

Spring, Return

Arm, Clutch, Secondary

Washer 25/32 x 1-518x 16

Gauge

Ring, Klip

Bolt, Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper, Spring

LeverAsm Clutch Pri Plm

STLT

127498 Bushing, Large, Brass

153701 Spring, Mower Clutch

73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

142028 Trunnion, Adj.

120958X Washer Sintered

156084 Keeper Belt IdIer

72140618 Bolt Carriage 3/8-t6 x 2-114

STD541437 Nut

136420 Mulcher Cover

71161010 Screw

19061216 Washer #10

STD551110 Washer, Lock

160793 Latch Assembly, Bagger

2029J Nut, Weld

153390 Washer Felt

19131312 Washer 13132x 13/16 x 12 Ga.

STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1

Gr 5

STD533710 BoiL,RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC

×1

Spacer Washer 13/32 ID x 1-

3/80.D. x t/4

Washer Thrust .75 x 1 230

Mandrel Assembly (lnctudes

Key Numbers 8-t0, I2-15, 3I

and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete

(Standard Deck, Order

Separately Mulcher Plateand

Gauge Wheel Components,

Key Noso 101-106 and 111-121)

NOTE: AIf component dimensions given in UoSinches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

HYDRO TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 310-0500

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBF-.R 917.270641

HYDRO TRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 310-0500

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

! 142986 Housing,Lower 40 150778

2 142987 Assembly, Upper Housing 41 142958

3 142932 Seal, Up 43 142884

4 142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 44 142990

5 142933 Ring, Retaining 52 142991

6 142934 Bearing, Shaft Ball 53 142961

7142935 Beating, Cradle 56 142963

8 150771 Bearing, Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 58 142964

9 142937 Swashplate, Variable 59 142965

13 142938 Block, CyIinderAssembly 62 142966

14 142939 Arm, Trunnion 63 142967

15 142940 Seal, Up 64 142920

17 142941 Guide, Slot 68 142969

18 150772 Shaft, Motor 69 144610

19 150773 Bearing, Thrust 42 x 68 x 16 92 142977

23 142944 Block, CyiinderAssembly 93 142978

24 142945 Seal, Lip 10 x 25 x 7 98 142993

25 142946 Actuator, Bypass 99 142976

26 150774 Center Section Assembly Kit 113 142917

27 142948 Seal, Up 26 x 42 x 8 1t4 142918

28 142949 Ring, Retaining 119 142980

29 142950 Washer 26 x 35 x i 134 144607

30 150787 Nut, Jam 135 144608

34 142951 Oil Filter Element 139 150775

35 142952 Arm, Bypass I40 150776

36 142953 Ring, Retaining

37 142954 Arm, Actuating

38 142955 Pin, Actuating

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

DESCRIPTION

Locknut,Hex 5/16-24 UNJC

Brake RotoriStatorKit

Washer 7/16 x 7t8 x °060

Differential Assembly

Washer 3/4 x 15 x ..t3

Seal ..75x 1.25 x 250

Shaft, Input

Bolt 1t4-20 x 1.38

Pin .50D xA3 ID x ..750

Arm, Control

Puck, Dampener

Set Screw

Spring

Stud 5f16-24

Spring, Block

Washer, Block Thrust

Sleeve Bearing

Seat, Wiper

Cap, Vent Assembly

Fitting, O-Ring Assembly

Spacer

Nut, Castle 5/16.24

Pin, Cotter

Spring, Compression

Nut, He× 5/16-24

NOTE: Al! componentdimensions given in U..S..inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.270_1

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

L230 _614

635 337

23O

1_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

iNSTRUCTION MANUAL

294

166

1029

1026

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

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

127 138 106 987 °,11, T

105

51 142

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

164

_123

"A" REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT

634j

127_

186

TRACTOR - - MODEL HUMBER 917.270641

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

_523 423

_524

320 634A 842 524 868 868A

358 GASKET SET

977 CARBURE-I'OR GASKET s_-r

171

535

TRACTOR --MODEL HUMBER 917.270641

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

209

728

265

201

482

Ito_9LA.Et.K,T1

!_o_LABEL KiT' EMissioNsJ 240

615

783

801

803

503

802

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

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

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1496412

2 399265

3391086

4 494238

5 495858

7 273280

8 495735

9 27803

10 94621

11 281246

12 271916

271997

271996

13 94728

15 94239

16 498971

94198

20 291675

22 94624

23 492326

24 222698

25 495860

495977

495978

495979

26 495854

495852

495851

495855

27 263129

28 498319

498320

29 494504

495490

32 94695

32A 94648

33 495856

34 495857

35 262811

37 224502

40 224641

45 262411

46 496884

51 272465

52 272569

53 94637

75 225136

78 94832

87 491323

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

CylinderAssembly 93 281346 Bushing, Throttle Sha|t

Bearing, Cylinder 94 498030 Valve, Needle

* Seat, Oil 95 94098 ** Screw, Throttle

Base, Engine 98 495800 Screw, Idle Speed

Head, Cylinder 104 231789 ** Pin, Float Hinge

*** Gasket, Cylinder Head 105 231855 "* Valve Float

Breather Assembly 106 231854 ** Seat, lnlet Valve

." Gasket, Valve Cover 108 224558 Valve, Choke (Lint 153)

Screw, Sems 108A 224540 Valve, Choke (Lmt 154)

Tube, Breather 11t 262715 Spring Choke (Lrn_155)

" Gasket, Crankcase Cover, _015" !17 232118 ** Jet, Needle Valve (Std.)

* Gasket, Crankcase Cover, .005" 232119 Jet, Needle Vafve (Hi-All.)

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

Screw, Cylinder Head t23 94913 Screw, Elbow Mounting

Plug, Oil Drain 125 499153 Carburetor Assembly

Crankshaft t27 - - - ** Plug, Welch (Sold inKit Only)

Timing Gear Key 130 224539 Valve, Throttle

* Seal, Oil 131 494379 Shaft and Lever, Throttle

Screw, Seres, Base Mounting 133 494381 Float, Carburetor

Flywheel and Ring Gear 137 281165 .... Gasket, Float Bowl

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

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

Piston Assembly, Standard Size Matic)

Piston Assembly, .Ot0" 141A 495931 Choke, Shaft Kit (Choke-A-

Oversize Matic)

Piston Assembly, 020" t42 232117 ** Nozzle, Carburetor

Oversize 146 94196 Key, Timing Gear

Piston Assembly, .,030" 164 214047 Elbow, Carburetor

Oversize t66 94555 Stud, Rocker Arm

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

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

Ring Set, Piston, .O20"Oversize 187 298099 Line, Fuel (Cut to Suit)

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

Lock, Piston Pin 192 492160 Screw Assembly, Rocker Arm

PinAssy., Piston,Standard Size 201 262767 Link, Governor

Pin Assy, Piston, v005°209 260695 Spring, Governor

Oversize 216 262766 Unk, Choke

Rod Assembly, Connecting 219 490815 Gear, Governor

RodAssembly, Connecting, 222 495611 Plate, Governor Control

,820" Undersize Crankpin Bore 224 94905 Screw, Sems, Air Cleaner

Screw, Hex Washer Head, 225 495157 Crank, Governor

1-57/64 227 493935 Lever Assembly, Governor

Screw, Hex Washer Head, 1- 230 94742 Washer, Governor Crank

5/8 232 262785 Spring, Governor Link

Valve, Exhaust 238 262836 Cap, Valve

Valve, Intake 240 394358 Filter, Fuel (In Fuel Une)

Spring, Valve 265 221535 Clamp, Casing

Guard, Flywheel 284 94704 Screw, Hex Head

Retainer, Valve Spring

Tappet, Valve " Included in Gasket Set (495993)

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

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

(Carburetor to Elbow) "ValveOverhaul Kit (495992)

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

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

Stud, Carburetor Mounting (494385)

Washer, Spring

Screw, Pan Head NOTE: AHcomponent dimensions given in U S inches

" Seal, Governor Shaft 1 inch = 254 mrn

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270641

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1t74-E1

KEY PART

NO. NO.

294 810068

304 496280

305 94786

308 225020

307 94930

309 497595

310 497602

31t 497608

333 495859

334 94731

337 491055

346 93705

356 497708

358 495993

363 19203

383 89838

423 94903

445 493909

467 493903

468 494439

474 393474

482 93621

503 806000

510 497606

523 495230

524 281370

525 496113

535 272403

537 281106

544 497603

552 491986

562 94907

592 231978

601 93053

614 93306

615 263080

618 262803

634 494453

634A 494455

635 280872

646 224546

657 94906

663 94620

718 230192

726 399676

727 490324

728 94951

729 281390

729A 225170

741 262932

KEY" PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Screw, Set 757 213998 Link, Counterweight

Housing, Blower 758 399891 Counterweight Assembly

Screw, Hex, Head, 759 298909 Pin, Counterweight

Blower Housing Mounting 76I 94593 Screw, Counterweight

Shield, Cylinder 783 280104 Gear, Starter

Screw, Cylinder Shield 80t 394856 Cap, Drive

Motor, Starter 802 497605 C,_p,End

Bolt,Thru 803 497604 Housing, Starter

Brush Set 842 270920 " Seal, Oii FillerCap

Armature, Magneto 847 496415 Fill Group, Oil

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

Mounting 868 494435 *'* Seal Assembly, Valve

Plug, Spark 868A 272610 "** Gasket, Valve

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

Wire Assembly Exhaust)

Gasket Set 872 281361 Cover, Air Cleaner

Puffer, Flywheel 875 495862 Body, Air Cleaner

Wrench, Spark Plug 877 393456 Diodeand ConnectorAssembly

Screw, Sems 947 497672 Solenoid

Cartridge, Air Cleaner 965 94010 Nut, Hex

Knob, Air Cleaner 975 495933 Bowl Assembly, Carburetor

Screen, Fiush Rotating 977 494385 Carburetor Gasket Set

Stator, Alternator 987 281166 "* Seal, Throttle Shaft

Screw, Sems I005 281400 Fan, Flywheel

Strap, Starter t006 224413 Retainer, Fan

Ddve, Starter 1019 496758 Label Kit

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

* Seat, FilIer Tube 1023 224552 Cover, Rocker Arm

Tube, Oil Filfer 1026 494432 Rod, Push, Intake

Element, Filter 495136 Rod, Push, Exhaust

*O-Ring, Air Cleaner 1029 224554 Arm, Rocker

Armature, Starter 1033 495992 Valve Overhaul Kit

Bushing, Governor Crank 1034 495248 Guide Assembly, Push Rod

Bolt, Carriage 1036 499364 Label Kit, Emissions

Nut, Hex 1044 94673 Screw, Hex Head

Clamp, Fuel Pipe t054 270723 -Re,Cable

Pin, Cotter 1058 272623 Manual, Owner's

Retainer 1090 497607 Retainer, Brush

Spring, Choke Return t091 281364 Cap, Limiter

"* Seat, Spring Assy. 2500 28N707-t026 Replacement Engine

"* Seal, Spring Assy 496050 Replacement Shortblock

Boot, Spark PIug

Brace, Air Cleaner RPM Settings: Low: 1650-1850, High: 3200-3400

Screw, Sems

Screw, Self-Tapping _ lnc{uded {nGasket Set (495993)

Pin, Dowel *' Included{nCarburetor Kit (499233)

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

(includes Mounting Hardware) Valve Overhaul Kit (495992)

Cover, Starter .... lncfuded in Gasket Set (495993), Carburetor

Screw, Torx_ Kit (499233) and Carburetor Gasket Set

Clip, Wire (494385)

Retainer, Wire NOTE: AUcomponent dimensions given in U..S inches

Gear, Timing 1 inch = 254 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SiGHTiNG SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

I ""

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

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

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

_ally to prevent tipping or loss of control, Exercise extreme

__ caution when changing direction on slopes.

For the repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week

1=800-366=PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

domicilio - 1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800°4=REPAIR

(1-800-473o7274)

Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center' in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1=800=488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday-Saturday

1=800=827=6655

When requesting service or ordering

parts, always provide the following

information:

o Product Type ,, Part Number

,, Model Number o Part Description

Amenca s Repair Specialists

164138 Rev, 3 3.20,98 JH/TR Printed in U.S.A.

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