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Owner's Manual

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15.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270654

•Safety

• Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety Rules

and Instructionsbefore operat-

ing thisequipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pm, Mon -Sat

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II60179

Visit our Craftsman website:www.sears,com/craftsman

Warrant/ ............................................... 2

Safety Nulas ......................................... 2

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

Assembly .............................................. 7

Operation ............................................ 10

Maintenance Schedule ...................... 16

Service and Adjustments .................... 20

Storable ............................................... 27

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

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

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

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

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

material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, 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

accident or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions

contained in the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

warranty service on your Craftsman 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 equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (in-home warranty service will

still be available 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 fights, and you may atso have other fights which may

vary from state to state.

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

IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar witl- the instructions, to

operate th,, machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as

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

picked up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

• Slow down before turning.

• Never leave arunning machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and

2 remove keys before dismounting.

• Turn off blades when not mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

• Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or

drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near

or crossing roadways.

• Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

•Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

serious injury.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. It you

cannot back up the slope or if you feel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

• Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide ob-

stacles.

• Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you wili not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

• Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

san/, and then, turn _lowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over

the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if

children enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously 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

•Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heat-

6r.

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

• 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 pans,

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.

•Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

• Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be aled and turn machine off if chil-

dren enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

_liLoo.k for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TION!I! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always dis-

connect spark plug wire and place wire

where it cannot contact spark plug.

_I, CAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

• Mow up and down slopes (15 °Max),

not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Un-

even terrain could overturn the ma-

chine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

•Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradu-

ally downhill, if possible.

_:ILCAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommendedby and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Operate only at the lowest possible speed

when on a slope. Too heavy of a load, while

on a slope, is dangerous. Tires can lose

traction with the ground and cause you to

lose control of your tractor.

_ILWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of Califomia to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3ASOLINE

3APACITY

_,ND TYPE:

OILTYPE

API-SF/SG/SH):

1.25 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

SAE 30 (ABOVE 32°F

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OILCAPACITY: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: CHAMPION RC12YC

GAP: .030")

VALVE INTAKE: .003"-.005"

CLEARANCE: EXHAUST:.005"-.007"

3ROUND SPEED FORWARD:

MPH): I sT 1.1

2 NO 1.4

3 RD 2.2

4TM 3.4

5TM 4.3

6TM 5.5

REVERSE: 1.7

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 12 PSI

CHARGING 3AMPS 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 depend-

ability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, well-trained

technicians end the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is

available on this product. Contact your

nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under =Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_t, WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless

the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable

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

arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the opera-

tor.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark arrester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department (See

REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

Steering Wheel

11) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x1

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x1-1/4 (1) Locknut 5/16-18_ (1) Lockwasher 3/8

NJ_ Steering Wheel J_ JSteering

I // Extension

Adapter //" Jl Steering Shaft

_._ Boot O

Seat

(1) Washer

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

_(1) Knob

Keys

(2) Keys Slope Sheet

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

Video Cassette

F-7

"-I

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

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

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

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before

you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench (1) Pliers

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

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts

and parts boxes from shipping carton.

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

• Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward,

•Remove steemg wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

_ Insert

_L_.-----.-3/8 Hex Bolt

,_,,_------3/8 Lock Washer

I Boot

Steering Wheel .Tabs

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

• Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATI'ERY

•Lift seat pan to raised postion and

open battery box door.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (la-

bel located between terminals) charge

battery for minimum of one hour at 6-

10 amps. (See "BATTERY" in MAINTE-

NANCE section of this manual for

charging structions.)

Label

Seat

Terminal

Batten

Door

"re

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor.

•Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

,, Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat !nto 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.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely.

Shoulder Seat p2_at_ _

Bolt /____\ t

_-_'__ Flat Washer

Adjustment

Knob

NOTE: You may now roll or drive your

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor from

the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Ptace gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

• Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location and

function of controls)

_gLWARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual. Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area.

Be sure the area in front of tractor is clear

of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank

with gasoline.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set the

parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold. Move

gearshift lever to 1st gear.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal and

slowly drive tractor off skid.

•Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place gearshift lever in

neutral position.

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

•Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position,

•Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

• Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

&CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold

shield when attaching mulcher plate and

allow it to rest on plate while in opera-

tion. Mulcher

Deflector Plate

Latch

,_ Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store

in a safe place. Your mower is now ready

for discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

CHECKTIREPRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK DECKLEVELNESS

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

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the

belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See "TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY

YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO

ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND

SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY

PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEWTHE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

,,t Al_ assembly instructions have been

completed.

4' No remaining loose parts in carton.

/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6

amps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

_' All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

,/Be sure mower deck is properly

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

best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

J Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around

pulleys and inside all belt keepers,

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOWTO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

•/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

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

Leam and understand their meaning.

BATI'E RY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

OIL PRESSURE

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

(_) _KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Modets only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future refe:_nce.

Attachment

Clutch

Lever

Ammeter

ThrottleControl tl

Ignition Switch Light Switch

Lift

Plunger

A_achment

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake

Pedal Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Parking Brake Lever

Gearshift Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

AMMETER - indicates charging (+) or

discharging (o) of battery.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER - Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER -Selects the speed

and direction ot tractor.

IGNITION SWITCH -Used for starting

and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER - Used to

release attachment lift lever when

changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH -Turns the headlights on

and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER -Locks

clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL- Used

for starting and controlling engine speed.

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

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask

over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOU R TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

•Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in "BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold

tractor secure. Attachment Clutch Lever

"Engaged" Position

__lgnition Key .

- /_'-'_ZL-" _/ "Disengaged

Throttle ['__ _ Position

Control----.t_......_ !.'":i _"/Parking Brake

_'_')/ Engaged

Clutch/ -k _" ....

_" fF_" Gearshift

"Disengaged" Bi _ke

Po6ition Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop grnund drive, depress clutch/

brake peda! into full "BRAKE" position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N)

position.

ENGINE -

• Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

•Never use choke to stop engine. 12

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition

switch in any position other than "OFF"

will cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

A, CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THRO'n'LE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging

and mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND

BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

• Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Move gearshift lever to desired

position.

• Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful

life of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

• Grasp lift lever.

• Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

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

measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running. These

heights are approximate and may vary

depending upon soil conditions, height

of grass and types of grass being

mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment

clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

• TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the

mower without either the entire grass

catcher, on mowers so equipped, or

the deflector shield in place.

Attachment

Clutch Lever Attachernnt

=Engaged""

Position Position

Low

Position

Deflector

Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

• Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest

position with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor,

be sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hoed from damage

when transporting your tractor on atruck

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

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

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

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•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.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for afew seconds,

remove and read oil level. If neces-

sary, add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

"_,_,._') _ OilFillCap/

_/,_ Dipstick

ADO 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 clays to assure fuel fresh-

ness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use

fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to

help insure good cold weather starting.

WARNING: Experience indicates that

a-_ohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions

for additional information. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may

Occur.

_IbeCAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

r neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame,

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel

from the tank to the engine.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move throttle control to 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)

•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)

• 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 position. This may require an

engine warm-up period from several

seconds to several minutes, depend-

ing on the temperature.

•The attachments can also be used

during the engine warm-up period.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32

F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need

to be adjusted for best engine perfor-

mance. See "TO ADJUST CARBURE-

TOR" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

MOWING TIPS

•Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

• When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making left hand turns until finished.

• If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dried

clippings. Make first cut relatively

high; the second to the desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give

the mower cutting performance as well

as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. Clean after each use.

•The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into

the grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will

provide the best recutting action of the

blades.

• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the

early afternoon. At this time the grass

has dried and the newly cut area will

not be exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower

cutting height so that the mower cuts

off only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

• Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpen-

dicular to the first cut path.

•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 lawn.

Max 113"

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE J_./-_/_n_ _o_ '_

Check Operator Presence and

T Intedock Systems

a Check for Loose Fasteners

cA Sharpen'Replace Mower Blades

T Lubdc.ation Chart

0 Check Batter'/Level

a Clean Battwy end Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tensk_n

Adjust Motk_n Odve Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level

Change Engine Oil

E Clean Air Filter

aClean Air Screen

G Inspect Muffler/Spark Attester

Replace (If equipped)

O_1Filter

EClean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter PBper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty,

operator must maintain tractor as

instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual

should be checked at least once each

season.

•Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and

help your engine run better and last

longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

• Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk Zerk

_Front Wheel

Bearing

Zerk Bearing Zerk

(_Engine/

(_SAE 30 or 10w30 MOTOR OIL

_)GENERAL PURPOSE GREASE

(_)REFER TO Maintenance =ENGINE" SECTION

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

_/oints which have special nylon bearings.

scous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubricat-

ing bearings. If you feel they must be

lubricated, use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or

insect control chemicals which can

harm rubber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. _re sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working propedy. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachement clutch control is in

the disengaged position.

• When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

• Raise mower to highest position to

allow access to blades.

• Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

• Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem-

bly, center hole in blade must align with

star on mandrel assembly.

• Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Edge Up Mandrel Assembly

Blade Center

Hole

Lock Washer

_-_'Hex Bolt (Grade)

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a

file or on a grinding wheel. Do not

attempt to sharpen while on the

mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need

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

cone balancer. (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions

supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain

in a horizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

5/8" Bo_

Center Hole

jBlade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging

system which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend

its life.

•Keep battery and terminals dean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1hour.

NOTE; The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of

electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

•Open battery box door.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

• Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry,

•Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See "REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

.2_" .1o. o. io- _30"

TEMPERATURE RANGE ANT_IPATEO BEFORE NIEX7 OIL CHANGE

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption

when used above 32°F. Check your en-

gine oil level more frequently to avoid

possible engine damage from running

low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

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

dipstick securely each time you check

the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

• Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

• Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

• Remove drain plug.

• After oil has drained completely, re-

place oil drain plug and tighten se-

curely.

• Refill engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate read-

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

-_(_ _ _ Oil Fill Cap/

_;_ Dipstick

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating, Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers,

Engine Cooling Fins

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating.

•Remove screws from blower housing

and lift housing and dipstick tube

assembly off engine.

• Cover oil fill opening to prevent entry

of dirt.

• Use compressed air or stiff bristle

brush to thoroughly clean engine

cooling fins.

• To reassemble, reverse above

procedure.

Blower Housing Screws

Screws u___ _

Dipstick T

Assembly _ Spark

Plug

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

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.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

• If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner.

• Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

• Reinstall cover and secure with

knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Remove cartridge nut.

• Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor. Clean

base carefully to prevent debris from

entering carburetor.

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

•Reinstall cartridge, nut, precleaner,

cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not t_ be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause detedora°

tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressudzed air to clean or

dry cartridge.

Cover Knob

P_ Cartridge

re-Cleaner _

_'Base

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler

and spark arrester (if equipped) as it

could create afire hazard and/or

damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs

first. Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in po._ition in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

Clamp _ Clamp

Fuel Filter ..._.._j_.L _j

CLEANING

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a short-

ened engine life.

_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

•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.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

•Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

•Roll belt off engine pulley.

•Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

•Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar oft and push housing guide out

of bracket.

•Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

Small Retainer Spring

Clutch Sprin

• Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under

tractor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring onto square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

•Raise attachment lift lever to its

highest position.

• Slide mower under tractor with

discharge guard to right side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

;;--;-:.._-L.._.. Square Hole

Suspension Arms "Jl bgine Pulley

Retainer Sprin

Anti-Swa_

Collar

Link

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Housing Guide

Large Spring

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires arepropedy inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or

underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

•Raise mower to its highest position.

•At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on

both sides of mower should be the

same or within 1/4" of each other.

• It adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

Bottom edge of Bottom edge ot

mower to mower to

ground _ ground

A-l-U /GroundL',neV-[T-A

Suspension Arm

LiftLink _

Adjustment Nut -----'--"

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to

side. If the following front-to-back

adjustment is necessary, be sure to

adjust both front links equally so mower

will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge

o! mower housing as shown.

Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

To raise front of mower, loosen nut "F"

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

'D"

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut "E"

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor

on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

• Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

• Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

• Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

•Make sure best is in aS1pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel idler

•Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact your nearest authorized

service center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

/I-If2"_

_4 )ut"A"

___m Nut

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TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able brake system which is mounted on

the right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downwards from around

engine pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above

procedure.

Engine Pulley_

Clutchingldler j

Stationary Id er

Trsnsaxle

Pulley_

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when

the gear shift lever is in neutral (N) (lock

gate) position. The adjustment is preset

at the factory; however, if adjustment is

needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

NOTE: When the tractor rear wheels

move freely, the transaxle is in neutral.

,Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel.

• Position the gear shift lever in the

neutral (N) position.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

Gearshift Lever Neutral Lock Gate

Adjustment Bolt

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage

has occurred to affect the front wheel

toe-in or camber, contact your nearest

authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert

square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be pumhased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Washer

Retaining

Axle

Cover

Square Key f

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATrERY

_CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BA'I-rERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emer-

gency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO AI-rACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal Hax

Bolt

Nut

Battery

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lift seat pan to raised position and

open battery box door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

•First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) terminal with hex bolt and

nut as shown. Tighten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining

hex bolt and nut. Tighten securely.

•Close battery box door.

Positive (Red) Cabte Negative (Black)

Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

• Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 15 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

•Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector,

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and litt off of

tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedure.

Seat

Battery

Door

Headtight Wire

Connector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices end

systems, which are being done at the

customers expense, may be performed

by any non-road engine repair establish-

ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at

the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as de-

scribed below before loosening cable, ff

adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke

position. Slowly move lever from

choke to fast position.

• Check that holes "A" in governor

control lever and hole in governor

plate line-up. If holes =A" are not

aligned, loosen clamp screw and

move throttle cable until holes are

aligned. Tighten clamp screw se-

curely.

Governor Governor

Control Lever Control Plate

Clamp

Screw Throttle

Holes "A" Cable

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 Umiter cap. The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

The carburetor has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for

differences in fuel, temperature, altitude

or load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning idle mixture valve In

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turning the idle mixture valve

out (counterclockwise) increases the

supply of fuel to the engine giving a

richer fueVair mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needle

valve and the seat in carburetor may

result ff screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING

• Air cleaner assembly must be assem-

bled to the carburetor when making

carburetor adjustments.

•Be sure the throttle contro_ cable is

adjusted properly (see above).

FINAL SETTING

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift]motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

•Move throttle control lever to slow

position. With finger, rotate and hold

throttle lever against idle speed screw.

Turn idle speed screw to attain 1750

RPM.

•Whi_e still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture

valve full travel clockwise then

counterclockwise until engine runs

rough. Turn valve to a point midway

between those two positions. Release

throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST

° Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. It engine hesitates or

dies, turn idle mixture valve out

(counter-clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat

test and continue to adjust, if neces-

sary, until engine accelerates

smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust-damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed, overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

setting can be dangerous, if you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest autho-

rized service center, which has proper

equipment to make any necessary

adjustments.

Idle Speed

Screw

Idle Mixture

Valve With

Limiter

Throttle

Lever

Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

w_ltCAUTION: Never store the tractor

h gasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an

open flame or spark. Allow the engine to

cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storable. When mower is to be stored for

a penod of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in a clean, dry area.

•Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

• After a period of time in storage,

battery may require recharging.

• To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of

storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned

thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY

AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

• If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

_luUmdeposits from forming in essential

el system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels 9called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage.

•Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s),

•Turn ignition key to "START _ position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

•Reptace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

• Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

• If possible, store your trar'tor indoors

and cover it to give protect;on from

dust and dirt.

• Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still

warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Englnewill not

turn over

CAUSE

•Out of fuel.

• Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

• Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Dirty air filter.

•Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel,

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment_

Engine valves out of

adjustment.

Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

Attachment clutch is

engaged.

Weak or dead battery.

Blown fuse.

Corroded battery terminals.

Loose or damaged wiring. •

Faulty ignition switch. •

CORRECTION

•Fill fuel tank.

• See"TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

• Wait several minutes

before attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug,

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and

carburetor, refill tank with

fresh gasoline and replace

fuel filter.

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

• Contact an

authorized service center/

department.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace spark plug.

• Recharge or replace

battery,

• Replace fuel filter,

• Drain fuel tank and refill

with fresh gasoline,

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Depress clutch/brake

pedal.

•Disengage attachment

clutch.

•Recharge or replace

battery.

•Replace fuse.

• Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace ignition

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

•Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

switch.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

Contact an authorized

service center/department.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

•Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery terminals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

PROBLEM

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loss of power

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run

when operator

leaves seat

with attachment

clutch engaged

• Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

• Throttle in"CHOKE"

position.

• Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

•Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/dirty oil.

• Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

Stale or dirty fuel.

• Water in fuel.

Spark plug wire loose.

•Dirty engine air screen/fins.

• Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of

adjustment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

CORRECTION

•Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

•Check all wiring.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Set in "Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

•Adjust throttle control.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

Clean/replace air filter.

Check oil level/change oil.

Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

Clean engine air screenffins.

Clean/replace muffler.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service Adjustments section.

Contact an authorized

service center/department.

• Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

•Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho

rized service center/

department.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

PROBLEM

Poor cut -uneven • Worn, bent or loose blade.

Mower blades will

not rotate

Poor grass

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

(If so equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Engine

"backfires" when

turning engine

"OFF"

I• Mower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

• Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

• Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

•Frozen idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel.

• Engine speed too slow.

•Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

• Mower deck not level.

• Low/uneven tire air pressure

•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

• Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

• Level mower deck.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

• Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Replace idler pulley.

•Replace blade mandrel.

• Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

• Shift to slower speed.

• Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

=, Level mower deck.

i ° Check tires for proper air

pressure.

• Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

• Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Replace mower drive belt.

• Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

• Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

• Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

•Turn switch"ON".

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiring and connec

tions.

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connections.

•Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

• Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

[

AMMETER

__(OPTIONAL)

)G AI(

IGNITION

SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH

POSmON I CtRct_rr =MAKE-

OFF I M÷G+At NONE

RUN/LIGHI B+AI A2+L

RUN B+A1 NONE

START 'B + S ÷ A1 NONE

BATTERY

_AC_

.... I

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FUSE

II C_L_T_C-H__6XK'E

(PEDAL UP)

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FUEL S F_U=T:-O-FI_ ,SOL-ENO,D

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"_°

STARTER

CLUTCH /BRAKE

(PEDAL UP) " 1

•SEAT SWITCH

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

iI i J I

i_i_ACK I I BLAC x

CLUT H FF GROUNDING

_IF SPARK

_[ IGNITION _ PLUG

GAP

UNIT l _2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL. ENGINES)

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3AMP OC •_RPM (CHA_NG SYS IEM DI_O_WEGTED)

n_O Ii

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF TH_S, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT _DLE THE UGHTS

WILL DIM AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP. THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST

BROWN

HEADLIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

----O---

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT. THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRJNG.

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

I144925 Battery 12 VOLT25 AMP

274760412 B_t Hex Hd 1/4-20uno x 3/4

8 156417 Case Battery

16 153664 Switch, Interlock Push-In

21 166182 Harness Asm Light W/4152j

22 4152J Bulb Light #1156

24 479gj Cable Battery 6G_ 11 • red

25 146147 Cable Battery 6 Ga w/16 wire red

26 166180 Fuse 15 AMP

27 73510400 Nut, Keps Hex l/4-2O UNC

28 4207J Cable Ground 6Ga 12" black

29 121305X Switch Ptunger NcGray

30 163968 Switch Ign

33 140403 Key Ign

40 170217 Harness Ign

41 71110408 Bolt BIk. Fin Hex 1/4-20 Unc x 1/2

42 131563 Cover Terminal Red

43 145673 Solenoid

45 121433X AmmeterRectangular6Amp

52 141940 Protection Wire Loop

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

1inch =25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

208

37 _145

208

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 169830

2169061

317060612

5 155272

9 168337)(013

10 STD533710

tl 155927

12 145660

13 172107X010

17 144983X558

18 126938X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 166271X558

29 155217X599

30 164918X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 169834

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD522507

60 STD533707

64 154798

74 STD541437

142 165867

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

206 170165

207 17670508

208 17670608

- - 5479J

Chassis

Drawbar

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

Bumper Hood/Dash

Dash.

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

Panel, Dash, L.H.

ClipTinnerman Gr_l{e P/L

Panel, Asm. SLKSCR Dash R.H.

Hood Assembly

Bumper Hood

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut, Lock Hex W/Ins. 3/8-16 UNC

Grille w/Clips MS-556

Lens, Grille

Fender

Bracket, Fender Support

Screw Thdrol 5/16-16 x1/2 TYT

Bracket asm Pivot Mower Rear

Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4-20 UNC

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x16 Ga.

Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

Screw Hex WSHD 8-18 x 7/8

Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

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

Bort Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC

Dash Lower STLT

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Plate Reinforcement STLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Pnt Footrest STLT

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

Boll Shoulder 5/16-18

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x1/2

Prug, Sutton

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

1 inch _-25.4 rnm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

GROUND DRIVE

57 51

89 __

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 Transaxle (See Breakdown) 61 17060612

Peerless Model 206-545C 62 8883R

2 146682 Spring Return DrakeT/a Zinc 63 140186

3 123666X Pulley Transaxle18/20" tires 64 71170764

4 12000026 RingRetainer#5100-62 65 STO551143

5 121520X Strap Torque 30 Degrees 66 154778

6 17060512 Screw 5/16-18 x3/4 70 134683

8 165866 RodShifterFenderSTLT 72 19132012

10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 Cad 74 137057

11 105701X Washer Plate Shf 388 Sq Hole 75 121749X

13 74550412 Bolt l/4-28unf Gr8 W/Patch 76 STD581075

14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy Helical 1/4 77 123583X,

16 STD541431 Nut Lock Hx w/(ns 5/16-18 UNC 78 121748X

18 STO523710 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc x 1 Gr.5 80 131486

19 STD541437 Nut Lock Hex W/Ins. 3/8-16 Unc 81 165594

21 106933X Knob Rd 1/2-13 Plstc Thds BIk 82 165711

22 130804 Rod Brake B]k Zinc 26 840 83 19171216

24 STD541237 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 84 166228

25 106888X Spring Rod Brake 2 00 Zinc 85 150360

26 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga 89 158391X428

27 STD561210 Pin Cot;er 1/8 x 3/4 Cad 90 124346X

28 145204 Rod Brake Parking Lt/Yt 96 STD624003

29 71673 Cap Brake Parking 112 19091210

30 130807 BracketMtgTransaxle 113 127265X

31 127275X Keeper Belt LH LT 14 Ga 116 72110610

32 STD523107 Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18unc x 3/4 145 74490540

34 155071 Shaft Asm Pedal Foot 150 165850

35 120183X BeartngNy)onBIk6291d 151 19133210

36 STD551062 Washer 21/32 x 1x16 Ga 156 166002

37 STD571810 Pin Roll 3/16 x 1" 158 165589

38 131494 Pulley ldler Flat 159 165494

39 ST0533727 Bolt Rdhd 3/6-16unc x 2-3/4 Gr. 5 161 72140406

40 4470,.I Spacer Split 395 x 59 Bzp

41 165838 KeeparBeltldler 162 73680400

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga 163 74780416

47 127783 Pulley Idler

48 154407 Be]lcrankClutchGmdDrvSTL 164 19091010

49 123205X Retainer Belt Style Spring 165 165623

50 STD523715 Bolt Hex Hd 3/8-16unc x 1-1/2 166 166880

51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC 168 165492

52 STD541431 NutCrownLock5/16-18 169 165580

53 105710X Link Clutch 7 66 197 169613

55 105709X Spring Return Clutch 6 75 198 169593

56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x I-1/4 202 72110612

57 130801 V-Belt Gd Drive

58 127274X Keeper Belt RH LT Pnt]zinc 16g

59 169691 Keeper Belt Centerspan

DESCRIPTION

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Cover Pedal BIkRound

Pulley Eng CI Mech 38deg LT/YT

Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr 5

Washer Lock HW HIctSpr 7/16

Keeper Belt Engine

Guide Belt Mower DriveRH

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

Spacer Axle

Washer 25/32 x 11/4 x 16 Ga

E-ring#5133-75

Key Square

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/6 x 16ga

Arm, Shift

Shaft Assembly

Spring,Torsion

Washer 17/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

LinkTransaxle

Nut, Nylock

Console, Shift, STLT

Nut, Self-Threading, Washer Hd 1/4

RetainerSpring 1,,

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x10 Ga

StrapTorque

Bolt Rdhd Sq Neck 3/8-16 x 1,25

Bolt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18Gr.5

Bushing

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga,

Washer Srrted 5/161Dx 1 .125

Bracket ShiftMount

Hub Tapered Flange Shift Lt

B_ft Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4

Gr. 5

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 UNC

Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 UNC x 1

Gr. 5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga,

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Lt

Nyliner Snap-In 5/8" ID

Washer Nyl 7/8 ID x .105"

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

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgive in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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62 44

27 /17

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2154427

3 156483

4157473

5 6266H

6 121748X

719272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 169832

11 ST0551137

13 136518

15 145212

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17060612

30 S'rD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133812

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054X428

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 STD541431

54 74780520

62 167£O2

63 STD523710

65 160367

66 154404

67 72140618

68 169827

79 19132012

80 74950612

82 169835

85 133835

SteenngWheel

Front Axle Assembly

Spindle Assembly, L.H.

Spindle Assembly,R.H.

Bearing, Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

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

Ring, Klip

Bearing,SteeringColumn

Link, Drag

Washer, Lock

Spacer, Bearing, Front Axle

Nut, Hex Flange Lock

Shaft Assembly, Steering

Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Support, Shaft

Screw Hex WSH HDTorx

Pittman Shaft Assembly

Bracket, Steering

Bushing, Link, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13132x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Rod, Tie

Bushing, Steedng

Screw TT #10-32x 5 x 3/8 Flange

Cap Wheel Steer OPP BIk

Washer 13132x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge

Gripoo Nut

Adaptor, Steering Wheel

Boot, Steering Dash P/L Mtt 81k

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

ExtensionSteenng Non-Adjust

Cap, Spindle

Fitting,Grease

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

Bolt FinHex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

Kit, Steering Assembly, Service

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

Spacer Axle Brace

Beadng ArmPittman

Bolt Rdhd Sq 3/8-16 UNC x 2-1/4

Brace Axle

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

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

Bracket Susp Chassis Front

Fastener Christmas Tree

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

1 inch = 25.4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester " I

72 /"_

62 ._

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ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1162157

2 17720410

3 ........

4137352

13 165291

14 13280324

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 169837

29 137180

31 109202X

32 158990

33 123487X

37 137040

40 124028X

44 17490412

45 17000612

46 19091416

62 STD551131

72 71070512

78 17060620

81 73510400

DESCRIPTION

Control Throttle/Choke

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

Engine (See Breakdown)

Briggs Model 28U707-1174-E3

Muffler Exhaust B&S Lt

Gasket 1 313 Id Tin Plated

Nipple Pipe 3/8 N]StX 3"

Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Shield BRN/DBR Guard

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel 1 25 Fr

Cap Asm Fuel W/sym Vented

Clamp Hose BIk

Line Fuel 20"

Plug Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)

Bushing Snap Nyl BIk Fuel Line

Screw Hexwsh Thdrol 1/4-20x3/4

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

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 168a

Washer Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 5/16

Screw Hexhd Cap 5/16-18x3/4

Screw 3/8-16xl -1/4

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions given inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140122

2140551

3 71110616

419131610

6 145006

6STD541437

7124181X

8 17000616

919131614

10 155925

11 166369

12 121246X

DESCRIPTION

Seat 3350 BIk/blkCraftsman

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk)

Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16uoc X 1

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X10 Ga

Clip Push In Hinged

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

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi

Screw 3/6-16 X 1-1/2

Washer 13/32 X tX14 Ga

Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

Knob Seat

Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch

KEY PART

NO. NO.

13 121248X

14 72050412

15 134300

16 121250X

17 123976X

21 171852

22 STD541431

24 19171912

25 127018X

DESCRIPTION

Bushing Snap BIk Nyl 50 Id

Boll Rdhd Sht N_ 1/4-20x1-1/2

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-16 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-18

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

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

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

1inch =25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

6 10

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1156368

2 167178

3 163200

4 163202

5 165388

6133644

8166887

9 163204

10 156439

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal, Oper. Instr. 11 163207

Decal, Replcmnt 12 146046

DecaI, HoodRh 13 163250

DecaI, HoodLh 14 160396

Decal, Hp Engine 20 149516

Decal, Maint Customer Sears Dom -- 138311

Decal, Deck Mower EZ3 - - 165800X426

DecaI, FenderCraftsman --165799)(428

DecaI.FenderDanger - -173808

- - 173809

WHEELS & TIRES

4,10

3,g

DESCRIPTION

Decal. Fender

Decal, V-belt Dr Sch

Decal, Dash

Decal, V-belt Schematic

Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad. FootrestLH STLT

Pad. Footrest RH STLT

Manual, Owner's (English)

M anua$,Owner's (Spanish)

KEY PART

NO. NO.

159192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

5 106732X427

6 278H

79040t-I

8 106108X427

9 106268X

10 7152J

11 104757X

• - 144334

DESCRIPTION

Cap Value Tire

StemVaSue

Tire F Ts 15 X 60-6Service

Tube Inner Front#35060

Rim Asm 6"front White Service

Fitting Grease

BeadngFlange

RimAsm 8"rear White Service

Tire R Ts 18x9 5-8 Service

Tube Rear 9 5 X 8 Service

Cap Axle BIk 1 50 X 1 00

Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

LIFT ASSEMBLY

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Washer Asm Inner Spring W/Plunger

2159471 Shaft Asm. Lift RH

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1:x 21 Ga.

6 120183X Beadng Nylong

7 125631X Grip Handle Fluted

8 122365X ButtonPlungerRead

11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H.

12 139866 Link Asm Lift RH.

13 STD624008 Retainer Spdng

15 167253 Link Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc

18 73800800 Nut Lock w/Wsh 1/2-13 Uric

19 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 163552 Retainer Spnng

31 140302 Beadng, Pvt. Lift. Sphencal

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mrn

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MOWER DECK

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.146

106"< ,102 103 105

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19 21

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MOWER DECK

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KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 165892

2STD533107

3 138017

4165460

5 ST0624008

6 130832

8 850857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 134149

12 129895

13 137645

14 128774

15 110485X

16 140329

18 72140505

19 132827

20 159770

21 STD541431

22 134753

23 131267

24 105304X

25 123713X

26 110452X

27 130968X428

28 19111018

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 153535

33 137266

34 STD533717

35 133835

36 131494

37 STD551037

40 ST0541437

44 140088

45 STD624003

46 137729

48 133944

49 155066

50 131340

51 STD541410

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Mower Deck Assembty,42" 52 139888

Bolt 53 131845

Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 54 133943

Front 55 155046

Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" Deck .56 165723

Retainer Spdng 59 141043

Arm. Suspension, Rear 67 149846

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 68 144959

Washer, Lock 92 STD541437

Washer, Hardened 101 136420

Blade,Mulching 102 71161010

Beadng, Ball 103 1_61216

Shaft Assembly, Mandrel, Vented t04 STD551110

(Includes Key 105 160793

Number 12) 106 2029J

Housing, Mandrel, Vented '128 153390

Beadng, Ball,Mandrel 129 19131312

Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 130 STD523710

Bolt, Cardage 5/16-18 x518

Bolt, Shoulder 131 STD533710

Baffle, Vortex 142 185890

Nut Crownlock 5/16-18 UNC 143 157109

Stiffener Bracket 144 158634

Bracket, Deflector 145 165888

Cap, Sleeve 146 165891

Spring, Torsion, Deflector 147 131335

Nut, Push 148 169022

Shield, Deflector 149 165898

Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 150 19091216

Rod, Hinge 151 169670

Screw Thdrol Washer Head 152 169676

Washer, Spacer 153 169674

Pulley, Mandrel 154 169675

Nut, Toptock, Flanged 155 169671

Bolt 156 169672

Fastner, Christmas Tree 157 169669

Pulley, Idler, Flat 158 17720410

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 159 72140614

Gauge --130794

Nut Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Guard, Mandrel, L.H. -- 169583

Retainer

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

Washer, Hardened

Roller Assembly, Cam Follower

Bolt,Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

Locknut

DESCRIPTION

Bolt.Shoulger 5/16-18 UNC

Arm Assembly,Pad, Brake

Washer,Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

Guard, TUV Idler

Knob CustomOval

V-Belt

Nut

MulcherCover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

Latch Assembly, Bagger

Nut, Weld

WasherFelt

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga,

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

Gr. 5

Bolt, Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16UNC x t

ArmSpringBrake Mower

Bracket Arm Idler 42"

Keeper Belt 42" C_ulch Cable

Pulley Idler Flat

Bolt Carriage Idler

Spring Extension

Spring ReturnIdler

Retainer Spring Yellow Zinc

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

8racket Clutch

Cable Clutch 42 In

Washer Flat 3/8" Type B

Spring Retainer

Spring Retention Lever

Spacer

RodClutch

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

Bolt Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 UNC x 1-3/4

Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31 and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete (Standard

Deck, Order Separately Mulcher

Plate and Gauge Wheel

Components, Key Nos. 101-106

and111-121)

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U. S.

inches 1 inch = 25/4 mm

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

3SA 29B O'-_2

!I_.,--12

0_---28

70 _ _

157 _

150

29 35

157

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

PEERLESSTRANSAXLE- - MODELNUMBER206-545C

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1772147 Transaxle Cover 41A 790079

2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42 792073A

3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792085A

4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075

5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025

6 778364 Spur Gear (38 teeth) 45 786066

6A 78369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 46 786086

7 778330 Spur Gear (11 teeth) 47 774690

8 792180 Shift Key 48 774691

8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 49 778356

9 784352 Shift Collar 50 778338

10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 51 778354

It 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352

12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 53 778350

13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) 54 778346

(Include. 14) 56 778355

14 778368 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 57 778337

(Include. 13) 58 778353

15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 59 778351

17 786188 Drive Pin 60 778349

18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 61 778345

20 792077A Ball 5/16" dia 65 780189

21 792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8" 66 776422

22 792079 Spring .310 OD x .625 L 67 776396

25 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 69 792170

25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20 x !-3/8" 70 786187

26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 71 788069

27 792035 Retaining Ring 71B 788092

28 788040 Retaining Ring 76 780090

29 780072 Thrust Washer .627 ID x

.031W 77 788078A

29A 780160 Thrust Washer .762 ID x 79 792144

.031W 82 778333

29B 780051 Thrust Washer .762 ID x

.031W 83 778338

29C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer .632 85 792154

30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 ID x 87 788089A

.032W 150 788093A

31 780001 Flat Washer .750 ID x .056W 157 788088A

(Use As Needed) 180 730229A

31A 780195 Flat Washer .750 ID x ,062W 900 794712

32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8"

34 780194 Bushing .563

35 780193 Flanged Bushing 5/8" ID

35A 780197 Flanged Bushing .751

36 790075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

39 786026 Dowel Pin

40 792076A Flat Washer .312 ID x ,059W

DESCRIPTION

Brake Lever

Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1 /4"

Screw 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4"

Locknut 5 /16 - 24

Brake Pad Holder

Spacer .2625 x t.0

Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11-15/16" Long)

Axle (16 -1/2" long)

Spur Gear (29 teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Spur Gear (23 teeth)

Spur Gear (19 teeth)

Spur Gear (16 teeth)

Spur Gear (15 teeth)

Spur Gear (11 teeth)

Spur Gear (13 teeth)

Spur Gear (17 teeth)

Spur Gear (21 teeth)

Spur Gear (24 teeth)

Spur Gear (25 teeth)

Flat Washer .563 ID x .062W

Input Shaft

Shifter &Brake Shaft

Retaining Ring

Spacer .890

Square Cut Ring

"O" Ring

Flat Washer 1.128 ID x

.058W

Inverted Retaining Ring

Spring .430 OD x .5000 L

Bevel & Spur Gear (30 & 13

teeth)

Spur Gear _27 teeth)

Oil Fill Plug

Oil Seal 9/16"

Liquid Gasket RTV Silicone

Oil Seal 3/4"

Gear Oil 80W90

Replacement MST - 206-545

Transaxte

NOTE: All component dimensions given in

U.S. inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270654

BRIGGS &STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707,TYPE NUMBER 1174-E3

1022

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1023

1033 VALVE OVERHAUL KIT

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REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NU MBER 917.270654

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E3

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PARTNUMBER 142 ' 947

LOCAnONS 186 _

THIS CARBURETOR SERVICES BOTH CHOKE-A-MATIC

AND MANUAL CHOKE SYSTEMS

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634A_._

121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT

104_ 127_ 267 _987_ 95_

634A 6 231

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977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET

51A_ 267 _" 137@

358 ENGINE GASKET SET

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUM BER 28U707,TYPE NUMBER 1174-E3

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BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707,TYPE NUMBER 1174-E3

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615

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TRACTOR - - MODE L NUMBER 917.270654

BRIGGS & STRATrON ENGINE-MODEL NUMB ER 28U707, TYPE NUMBER 1174-E3

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 496412 Cylinder Assembly 78 94896 Screw (Flywheel Guard)

2 399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 93 690602 Bushing-Throttle Shaft

3 391086 _Seal-Oil 94 498030 Idle Mixture Kit

4 494238 Sump-Engina 95 94098 • Screw (Throttle Valve)

5 691165 Head-Cylinder 98 495800 Kit-Idle Speed

7 273280 _-+ Gasket-Cylinder Head 104 690525 • Pin-Float Hinge

8 495735 Breather Assembly 105 231855 •Valve.Float Needle

9 27803 _Gasket-Breather 106 231854 •Seat-Inlet

10 691666 Screw (Breather Assembly) 108 690464 Valve-Choke (Manual Choke)

12 271916 ._ Gasket-Crankcase (.015 108A 692344 Valve-Choke (Choke A Matie)

Thick, Std.) 117 692408 •Jet- Main (Standard)

271997 ._ Gasket-Crankcase (.005 Thick) 692411 Jet- Main (High Altitude)

271996 ._ Gasket-Crankcase (.009 Thick) 121 690191 Carburetor Overhaul Kit

13 690360 Screw (Cylinder Head, 3-9 16") 125 690194 Carburetor

15 94239 Plug-Oil Drain 127 695005 •Plug-Welch

16 690136 Crankshaft 130 224539 Valve-Throttle

20 291675 ._ Seal-Oil 131 494379 Throttle Shaft Kit

22 692125 Screw (Crankcase Cover) 133 494381 Float-Carburetor

23 693557 Flywheel (Steel Ring Gear) 137 281165 i•Gasket-Float Bowl

23A 492326 Flywheel (Plastic Ring Gear) 141 495097 Choke Shaft Kit (Manual

24 222698 Key-Flywheel Choke)

25 499284 Piston Assembly (Std.) 141A 495931 Choke Shaft Kit (Choke A

499288 Piston Assembly (.0100.S.) Matic)

499292 Piston Assembly (.020 O.S.) 142 692412 • Nozzle-Carburetor

499296 Piston Assembly (.030 O.S.) 146 94196 Key-Timing

26 495854 Ring Set, Piston (Std.) 165 693148 Nut (RingGear)

495852 Ring Set,(.010 O.S.) 167 281051 Nut (Air Cleaner)

495851 Ring Set,(.020 O.S.) 176 281106 _ O-Ring Seal (Air Cleaner

495855 Ring Set,(.O30 O.S.) Base)

27 691299 Lock-Piston Pin 185 94010 Nut (Atr Cleaner Base)

28 498319 Piston Pin (Std.) 186 493496 Connector-Hose

498320 Piston Pin (.005 O.S.) 187 492790 Line-Fuel (Cut to Required

29 692419 Rod-Connecting (Std.) Length)

692420 Rod-Connecting (.020 U.S.) 188 94929 Screw (Control Bracket)

32 692852 Screw (Connecting Rod) 192 492160 Adjuster- Rocker Arm

33 495856 Valve-Exhaust 202 262767 Mechanical Governor Link

34 495857 Valve- Intake 209 260695 Spring- Governor

35 691279 Spring- Valve (Intake) 216 262766 Link.Choke

36 691279 Spring- Valve (Exhaust) 222 694042 Bracket- Control

37 690456 Guard-Flywheel 227 691374 Governor Control Lever

40 224641 Retainer- Valve 231 94098 • Screw (Choke Valve)

43 490815 Governor-Oil Slinger 232 262785 Spring-Link

45 690564 Tappet- Valve 238 262836 Cap- Valve

46 692421 Camshaft 240 394358 Filter-Fuel

48 496050 Short Block 265 221535 Clamp-Casing

50 690193 Manifold- Intake 267 94906 Screw (Casing Clamp)

51 272465 -_+ Gasket-Intake 276 281!64 I•Sealing Washer

51A 273650 Gasket-Intake 287 94903 Screw (Dipstick Tube)

53 690227 Stud (Carburetor) 304 691399 Housing-Blower

54 691148 Screw (Intake Manifold) 305 690960 Screw (Blower Housing)

73 494439 Screen- Rotating 305A692127 Screw (Blower Housing)

74 691057 Screw (Rotating Screen) 306 690499 Shield- Cylinder

75 225136 Washer (Flywheel

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

High Speed: 3000-3200

-_ Included in Gasket Set, Ref Number 358.

• Included in Carburetor Kit, Ref Number

121.

• Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Ref

Number 977.

+ Included in Value Overhaul Kit, Ref

Number 1033.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 28U707,TYPE NUMB EFt 1174-E3

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

307 94930 Screw (Cylinder Shield) 783 693713

309 693551 Motor-Starter (For Steel

Ring Gear Only) 783A 693059

497595 Motor-Starter (For Plastic

Ring Gear Only) 783B 693058

310 690323 Screw (Starter Motor)

311 497608 Brush Sel 789 695050

333 495859 Armature- Magneto 801 691429

334 94731 Screw (Armature 802 497607

337 491055 Spark Plug 803 691427

358 690189 Gasket Set 830 691095

363 19203 Flywheel Puller 842 270920

383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 847 496415

404 94927 Washer (Governor Crank) 851 692424

445 496894 Filter- A/C Element 868 690968

462 225137 Washer (Starter Cable) 871 690969

467 493903 Knob-Air Cleaner 875 693686

474 393474 A_temator 677 393456

503 691532 Strap-Starter 883 272293

505 691251 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 914 690960

510 693699 Drive-Starter (Use With 934 94627

Steel Ring Gear Only) 947 497672

510A497606 Drive-Starter (Use With 967 272403

Aluminum & Plastic Ring 968 691332

Gear Only) 971 692129

513 398003 Clutch-Drive 975 495933

523 495230 Dipstick 977 690192

524 281370 "_ Dipstick Tube Seal 987 691326

625 691398 Dipstick Tube 996 690678

544 497603 Armature-Starter 1005 280687

552 491986 Bushing-Gov. Lever 1006 690452

562 691119 Bolt (Governor Control 1019 496758

Lever) 1022

579 92278 Nut (Starter Cable) 1023 691192

601 93053 Clamp-Hose 1026 494432

614 93306 Pin-Cotter 1026A 495136

616 495157 Crank-Governor 1029 224554

634 690801 •Seal-Spring Assembly 1033 690190

(Manual Choke) 1034 690822

634A 690802 • Seal-Spring Assembly 1036 694997

(Choke A Matic) 1044 94673

635 280872 Boot, Spark Plug 1051 263080

654 94010 Nut (Carburetor) 1090 497605

691 491323 _r Governor Shaft Seat 692 1091 691333

690572 Spring-Detent 1119 93621

695 693109 Screw (Ring Gear) ....

697 690372 Screw (Starter Motor)

711 693675 Screw (Carburetor Shield) RPM Settings:

718 230192 Locating Pin

726 399676 Gear Ring(Aluminum

Services Plastic Ring Gear

Only)

727 490324 Cover, Starter Drive

729 691335 Clip-Wire

729A691224 Clip-Wire

732 94903 Screw(Starter Drive Cover)

741 691284 Gear-Timing

757 213998 Link-Counterweight

758 692423 Counterweight

759 691239 Pin-Counterweight

761 691096 Screw (Counterweight)

DESCRIPTION

Gear-Pinion (For Steel Ring

Gear Only)

Gear-Pinion (For Aluminum

Ring Gear Only)

Gear-Pinion (For Plastic

Ring Gear Only)

Harness-Wiring

Cap-Drive

Cap-End

Housing-Starter

Stud (Rocker Arm)

Dipstick/Tube Seal

Dipstick/Tube Assembly

Spark Plug Terminal

"_+ Seal- Valve

Bushing-Guide

Base- Air Cleaner

Wire-Alternator

Gasket- Exhaust

Screw (Rocker Cover)

Screw (Fan Retainer)

Solenoid-Fuel

Filter-Pre Cleaner

Cover- Air Cleaner

Screw (Air Cleaner Base)

Bowl-Float

Gasket Set-Carburetor

• Seal-Throttle Shaft

Carburetor Shield

Fan-Flywheel

Retainer-Fan

Label Kit

272475 ,k+ Gasket-Rocker Cover

Cover-Rocker Arm

Rod-Push (Intake)

Rod-Push (Exhaust)

Arm-Rocker

Valve Overhaul Kit

Guide-Push Rod

Label-Emissions

Screw (Flywheel)

Ring-Retainer

Retainer-Brush

Cap-Limiter

Screw (Alternator)

311707-0026-E3 Replacement Engine

Low Speed: 1900-2100

High Speed: 3000-3200

-_ Included in Gasket Set, Ref Number 358,

• Included in Carburetor Kit, Ref Number

121.

e. Included in Carburetor Gasket Set, Ref

Number 977.

+ Included in Value Overhaul Kit, Ref

Number 1033.

NOTE: All component dimensions given in U.S.

inches 1 inch = 25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING ._. . CUT

GUIDE TH_

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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. J

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi6ces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

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

PartsDirectSM

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

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am -5 pro, Monday -Saturday

1-800-827-6655

SEARS

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