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Owner's Manual

CRIIFTSMilN+

19.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Mod_l:No

917.2/07-7,i

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pm, Mon- Sat

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

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

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

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

Assernbly ................................................ 8

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

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

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

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

Storage ................................................. 27

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN BIDING EQUIPMENT

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

tained, lubricated and tuned up accordingto the instructionsin the owner's manual,

Sears Willrepair or replace, free ofcharge, any:parts found to be defective in material or

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover.

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

dent or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructionscontained in

the owner's manual.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON B'AT3"ERY -

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

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

tery 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 servicecenter. After 30 days from the

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

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

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

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

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

state.

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

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

• Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary.Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

•Slow down before turning.

•Never leave arunning machine unat-

tended. Always turn oft blades, set park.

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Tum offbladeswhennot mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or uncloggingchute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for trafficwhen operating near or

crossing roadways.

•Usa extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are amajor factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbo, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overtum the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles, i

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•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 makesudden

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:

•Donottumonslopesunlessnecessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

•Do notmow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour foot on the ground.

•Do notuse grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur ifthe 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 sedously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubo, 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 refuermg. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debds 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 parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people •Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and tum machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

,_,Look for this symboi to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

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

TY IS INVOLVED.

across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

•Do not turn'on slopes unless necessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

AWARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

_CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

HORSEPOWER: 19.0

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

_APACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 30 (above 32°F)

API-SF/SG/SH): SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: . Champion RJ19LM OR

•H

GAP..030 ) J19LM

VALVE

CLEARANCE:

INTAKE: .004"-.006"

EXHAUST: .007"-•009"

GROUND SPEED

(MPH):

FORWARD:

1sT 1.2

2ND 1.5

3 RD 2.4

4TM 3.5

5TM 4.8

6TM 5.4

REVERSE: 1.5

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT.' 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

ofa Craftsman Tractor• It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center•

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair thistractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain yourtractor properly.Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCEAGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on thisproduct• Contact your nearest

Sears storefor details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety rules.

• Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Followthe instructionsunder =Mainte-

nance" and =Storage" sections of this

owner's manual•

_,WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

shouldbe maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code)• Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands•A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual)•

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(1) Large Flat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Lockwasher

3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

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

5/16-18

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x 12 Gauge ©(1) Knob

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(2) Screws _(2) Lock_,plq,pppppl,ppl #10 x 518 Washers #10

1(2) Washers

v3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge "_=_,_

Parts packet separately in carton Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(2) Washers

(2) Shoulder _3/8 x 7/8 x 14

Bolts

(2) Centedock Nuts

Seat IN

_d_

Cassette

Mulcher

,>,ateJ/1

t,,,

Steedng :

Boot

Manual

Parts Bag

(2) Gauge Wheels

Steering Wheel C-_'= _ n n

Adapter (,.) (2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

-Steering

Extension

Steering "l Shaft

Wheel insert !i

Slope Sheet

-7

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. Reviewthe 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 (2) 1/2" wrench

(1) Phillips Screw- (1) Pliers

driver (1) Tire pressure

(1) Utility knife gauge

(1) 314" Socket with drive ratchet

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

• Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extQnsion.

•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 trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

/'_ Insert

_,_'_._,_Jl_ _J_ 3/8 Lock

F_._sher

Steering _._-_ _ .La.rge Flat

Wheel _____ )wasner

_-_eedng Boot

Adapter_Extension

4/Shaft

_ _ 5/16 Hex •

5/16 Lock Nut_ Bolt

Lower •. - .-_.=_.°.

Steering Shaft , -. ",

Tabs

Slots

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

Roll tractor forward off skid.

Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in

MAINTENANCE section of this manual

for charging instructions).

.-_S_:"_.::;;'".

_": . Label

--_::'" ./

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten,

•Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment

Knob

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper position when

operating mower. Be sure they are prop

erly adjusted to ensure optimum mower

performance.

•Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on

a flat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the_Operation section of this

manual).

•With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightly off the

ground, install gauge wheel in appropri-

ate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer,

and 3/8-16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole,

Gauge Wheel Mounting

Bracket \

3/8-16

Lockout r Bolt

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

• Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

• Tighten hardware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

• Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of

ower deck.

CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

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 designed

for discharging and bagging also.

Weld Nut

Lock

Weld Washer

Nut,N

Hook

Washer

Screw

Plate

Hook Points

Latch

Nut

Lock Washer

Washer

Deflector

Shield

Latch

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See =TOADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

/ CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

/ All assembly instructions have been

completed,

,/ 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).

,/ 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 properly

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORThNT 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.

Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththeproduct.

Learnand understandtheirmeaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

o@o @@@@@

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREEWHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonty)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATINGYOUR

TRACTOR

Comparethe illustrationswithyourtractorto familiarize yourself with the locations of

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

Ammeter Attachment Light Switch

Clutch Lever Ignition Position

Switch

...... Lift Lever

Choke Control

Throttle Attachment

Lift Lever

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Indicator

Parking Brake

Gearshift

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attach-

ments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Tums the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used for starting

and controlling engine speed.

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a

cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and start-

ing the engine. "

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake pedal

into the brake position.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and direction of tractor.

ATTACHMENT UFT LEVER: Used to raise,

lower, and adjust the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its posi-

tion.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

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

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

es or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjust-

ments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over specta-

cles, or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

=BRAKE" position and hold.

•Place parking brake lever in

=ENGAGED" position and release pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in =BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold trac-

tor secure.

Choke Control Attachment Clutch Lever

"Engaged" Position

Throttle "Disengaged"

Control' Position

Clutch/Brake g Brake

Pedal "Ddve"

Position' Position

•Gearshift

Position Lever

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE"

position.

•Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tion.

ENGINE -

•Move throttlecontrol to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle controlto

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stoppingmay cause engine to

=backfire'.

•Tum ignition key to =OFP position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than =OFP will cause

the battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

,A CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are start-

ing a cold engine. Do not use to start a

warm engine.

•To engage choke control, pull knob out.

Slowly push knob in to disengage.

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 posi-

tion.

•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.

TOADJUSTMOWERCUTTINGHEIGHT

Thepositionof 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 approximate-

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

from the ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running. These heights are

approximate and may vary depending

upon soil conditions, height of grass and

types of grass being mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-112 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired

height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

Attachment Clutch Attachment Lift Lever

Lever =Engaged"/._-_} Hig_hPosition

Posi.o

"Disengaged__Low

Position - _ _/_:i_ "-_ Position

'_ DiuaS_r:rge

_OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15 ° and do

not drive across any slope. A slope guide

at the back of your manual is provided for

your use,

•Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed On

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake

position and engage par.king 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) aPR.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or atrailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope, cord,

etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

A'I-rACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy

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

Tires can lose traction with the ground

and cause you to lose control of your trac-

tor.

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.

• Removeoilfill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for afew seconds,

remove and read oil level. If necessary,

add oil until =FULL" mark on dipstick is

roached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainten-

ance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Mainten-

ance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

• Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum bf 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline wilt

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

_dweather starting.

ARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while instorage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructionsfor additional informa-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

Znct damage occur.

AUTION. Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

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

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

•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 throttlecontrol to fast position

•Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt. For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may notbe

needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold startingprocedures below.

•Insert key into ignitionand turn key

clockwise to "START" positionand

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuouslyfor more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke controlin, wait a

few minutes and try again. If engine still

does not start, pullthe choke control out

and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° F

AND ABOVE)

•When engine starts, slowly push choke

controlin untilthe engine begins to run

smoothly.If the engine starts to run

roughly,pullthe choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the controlin slowly.

•The attachments and ground ddve can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING (50°F AND

BELOW)

•When engine starts, slowlypush choke

controlin untilthe engine begins to run

smoothly.Continue to push the choke

control insmall steps allowingthe

engine to accept small changes in

speed and load, untilthe choke control

is fully in. If the engine starts to run

roughly,pull the choke controlout slight-

ly for afew seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.This may

require an engine warm-up pedod from

several seconds to several minutes,

depending on the temperature.

•The attachments can be used dudng

the engine warm-up pedod and may

require the choke control be pulled out

slightly.

NOTE: A high altitude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the

carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See "1"OADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustmentssection 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 machine.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

" ting.

•When mowing large areas, start by tum-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds,

mow in the opposite direction making

left hand turns until finished

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up grass

and trash. Clean after each use.

•The special mulching blade will recur

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest engine

(blade) speed as this will provide the

best recutting action of the blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when itJs wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

aftemoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

•Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

•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.

_JI 1 e

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .i#___ __._...,._y

AS YOU COMPLETE _'____O_'_ _ _ _ _ R,_.

REGULAR SERVICE /_/" _/" _S'_ SERVIC E DATES

r_rTl

Check Brake Operatlan _V, _V,

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Pre_ence and

T ,nterlack Systems

Check for LOOSe Fasteners i II_7

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades _4

Lubrication Charl ll_

T Check Battery Level

gclaan Battery and Terminals 14/

Check Transaxle Cooling I_

Adjust Blade Belt(e;) Tension V/s

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension I#/s

Check Engine Oil Level If

Change Engine Oil I_1.±,3

NE Clean Air Filter

Clean Air Screen

IG Inspect Muffler/Spark Arrester If

Replace OII Filter (If equipped) 11_1.=

Clean Engine Cooling Rns _,

Replace Spark Plug ll_

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I/d=

Replace Fuel Filter II_

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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 periodi-

cally to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

• 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

OFrontWheel Bearing

Beadng Zerk Zerk

O Engine

@Attachment I;I 0 Gear-

Clutch ' '

,,shift

Pivot(s) '"-'

,,,, Pivots

@SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL

OGeneral Purpose Grease

ORefer to Maintenance Engine" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon bear-

ings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust

and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-

lubricating bearings. If you feel they must

be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered

graphite type lubricant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Alwaysobservesafetyruleswhenper-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet .

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• 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 rub-

bet.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is i'unning, 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 assembly,

center hole isn blade must align with

star on mandrel assembly.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

• 13ghten bolt securely (27-35 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

TrailingEdge Up _.. MandrelAssembly

Blaae Center j_

Hole _/A_,:._:_' :_'_

FlatWasher L._ I_::::.:

Lock __._

_'-Hex Bolt(Grade 8)* '_

*A Grade8 heat treatedboltcan be identir_dby six

linesonthe bolt head.

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

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

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

•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 bal-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

Center_,_._\JF_/jH°le//

5/8" Bolt -,_-._'___,<_7 .,Blade

or Pin "'"__

BATI'ERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

• Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and o, •

dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable ends

with wire brush until bdght.

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al).

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 tem-

perature.

•¢ _o. .2o, .l(p _P 1_ 2:7 3_ 46. I

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when

used above 32°1=, Check your engine oil

level more frequently to avoid possible

engine damage from running low on oil.

Change the oil after every 25 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hoursof operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meetAPI

service classificationSF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

Oil will drain more freely when warm.

Catch oil in a suitable container.

Remove oilfill cap/dipstick. Be careful

notto allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

•Remove drain plug.

•After oil has drained completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

•Refill engine with oilthrough oil filldip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

•Use gauge on oilfill cap/dipstickfor

checking level. Be sure dipstickcap is

tightened securelyfor accurate reading.

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

Air Screen

Plug

AIR RLTER

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.

• Ifverydirtyor damaged,replacepre-

cleaner.

• Reinstallpre-cleanerovercartridge.

•Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.

•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor.

•Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

•Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre-

cleaher, cover and secure with knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-

tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or dry

cartridge.

Knob -_ ._ c°ver

Cartridge

Wing Nut _ Plate

Foom p"

Pre-Cleaner _ _ Cartridge

Air Scree_

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

ENGINE COOLING FINS

Remove any dust, dirt or oil from engine

cooling fins to prevent engine damage

from overheating. Air guide covers must

be removed. Remove side panels and

hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND

GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Ad-

justments section of this manual).

Top Air Gui_..

Engine Cooling "*

Fins

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

.ate 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 position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

pClamp_.

•_uel Filter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

Air Guide Cover=

(Both Sides)

_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 =OFP and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

•Place attachment clutch in =DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

•Roll belt off engine pulley.

•Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

•Disconnect front links from deck by

-removing retainer springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Retainer

Spring

Suspension

Arms

Front

Unk

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

(Both Sides)

Springs

(Both Sides)

TOLEVELMOWERHOUSING

Adjustthemowerwhiletractoris parked

onlevelgroundor driveway.Makesure

tiresarepropedyinflated(See=PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or underinflat-

ed, you will not properly adjust your

mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom Edge of Bottom Edge of

Mower to Ground Mower to Ground

(_ Suspension

Lift LinkAdjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so that

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximategy 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 tums.

•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.

Mandrel

. °_] +

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut "F".__ _ut "E"

Trunnion

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•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.

BELTINSTALLATION-

•Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

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 high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake oper-

afing 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". Retightenjam nut

against nut "A'.

•Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Reacrjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department.

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut "A"

/am Nut

°_Operafing Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installationguide 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.

•Ir_stallnew belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

Engine

Pulley

Clutching

Idler

Stationary/

Idler

Traneaxle

Pulley _..:

TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEU-

TRAL ADJUSTMENT

The transaxle should be in neutral when

the gear shift lever is in the neutral (N)

(lock gate) position. The adjustment is

preset at the factory; however, if adjust-

ment 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 neu-

tral (N) position. "

• Rghten 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 ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center/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 purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

eOinnW es

Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTANCE section of

this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must alsobe a 12 volt

negative grounded system. DO not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, 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.

"Positive" (+) "Negative" (-)

L.H. Paanel_311 /

Bolt _

REPLACING BATTERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully remove

battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

•Reinstall terminal guard.

•First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt

and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely.

•Close terminal access doors.

•Close hood.

Hex

Terminal

Access _':_" i";""

Terminal Cable

Negative

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 pre-

vent it from starting.

• Chock wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedures.

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROI-I'LE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary° Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

• Check that swivel is against side of

quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable

clamp screw and pull cable back until

swivel is against quarter circle. Tighten

cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move choke

control (located on dash panel) to full

choke position.

•Remove air cleaner cover, filter and car-

tddge plate to expose carburetor choke

(see =AIR FILTER" in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

•Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw se-

curely.

•Reassemble air cleaner.

Clamp Screw_

If,i;:'

'_Swivel

Claml

Choke

Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning the mixture screw in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Tuming the mixture screw out (counter-

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

the seats in carburetor may result if screw

is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

•Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttle control cable and choke are

adjusted properly (see above).

•With engine off tum idle mixture screw

in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and

then turn out (countemlockwise) 1-1/4

to 1-112turns.

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.

•With throttle control lever in slow posi-

tion, hold throttle lever against idle

speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

•While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, tum idle mixture

screw in (clockwise) until engine begins

to die and then turn out (counterclock-

wise) until engine runs rough. Turn

screw to a point midway between those

two positions.

•Continue to hold throttle lever against

idle speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 900 to 1200 RPM. Re-

lease throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle mixture screw out (counter-

clockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine govemor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-govemed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department, which has

proper equipment and experience to make

any necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed

Screw

e Mixture

raw

Lever

Idle Speed

Idle Mixture

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor willnet be used for 30 days or more.

_CAUTION: Never store the tractorwith

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allowthe engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

•Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a pedod of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage dudng long pedods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also,

experience indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which

leads to separation and formation of acids

dudng 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 untilthe

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage mayoccur.

•Use fresh fue.I next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in m!nimizingthe formation of

fuel gum deposits dudng storage. Addsta-

bilizer 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 carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if usingfuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of thismanual).

CYLINDER(S)

• Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Tum ignition key to "STAR'I "=position for

a few seconds to distdbute oil

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do notstore gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline

will cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protectionfrom dust

and dirt.

•Cover your tractor with a suitable pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois-

ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT:. Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicks but

will not start

CAUSE

•Out of fuel.

•Engine not"CHOKED"

properly,

Engine flooded. •

Bad spark p!ug. •

Dirty air filter. °

Dirty fuel filter. °

Water in fuel, •

Loose or damaged wiring. •

Carburetor out of adjust- •

ment.

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 adjust- •

ment.

Engine valves out of •

adjustment.

Clutch/brake pedal not °

depressed.

Attachment clutch is °

engaged.

Weak or dead battery. •

Blown fuse. •

Corroded battery termi- •

nals.

Loose or damaged wiring. •

Faulty ignition switch. °

Faulty solenoid or starter. °

Faulty operator presence °

switch(es).

Weak or dead battery. °

Corroded battery termi- °

nals.

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 carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fil-

ter.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Depress clutch/brake pedal.

Disengage attachment

clutch.

Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuse.

Clean battery terminals.

Check all wiring.

Check/replace ignition

switch.

Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Recharge or replace battery.

Clean battery terminals.

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Engine clicks but

will not start(cont'd)

Lose of power

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at-

tachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

CAUSE

• Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

•Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

•Throttle in =CHOKE" posi-

tion.

•Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

•Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/dirty oil

•Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirtyfuel.

•Water in fuel.

•Spark plug wire loose.

•Dirty engine air

screen/fins.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

•Wom. bent or loose blade.

•Mower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

CORRECTION

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Set in =Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

• Adjust throttle control.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Clean/replace air filter.

• Check oil le_vel/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 fil-

ter.

•Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

•Clean engine air screen/fins.

• Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all wiring.

•See 9"o Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

•Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged pads.

•Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho-

dzed service center/

department.

•Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM

Poorcut -uneven

(cont'd)

Mower blades will

not rotate

Poor grass dis-

charge

Headlight(s) not

working (ifso

equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Engine =backfires"

when turning

engine "OFP

CAUSE

•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 pres-

sure.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

•Mower anve oel[ worn.

•Blades improperly

installed.

•Improper blades used.

•Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

•Switch is =OFP.

•Bulb(s) burned oH.

•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 mandrel.

•Clean aroOndmandrels 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.

•Check tires for proper air

pressure.

•Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade belt.

• 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.

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270771

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery 12 VOLT25 AMP

2 74760412 Bait Hex Hd 1/4-20uncx 3/4

8 7603J Case Battery

10 145211 Bait, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7-1/2

11 150109 HolddownBattery FrontMount

12 145769 Nut, Push NylonBattePJFront 114

16 153664 Switch,!nterlockPush-In

19 Std551125 Washer Lock 114

20 73350400 Nut Jam Hex 1/4-20 Unc

21 166182 Harness LightSocket (W/4152j)

22 4152J Bulb Light#1156

24 4799J Cable Battery

25 146148 Cable Battery

26 166180 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 145491 Cable Ground

29 121305X SwitchSeat

30 140301 SwitchIgn4 Position

31 124211X Nut Ignition

32 141226 Cover IgnitionSwitch

33 109310X Key MoldedCraftsman

40 166145 Harness Ign

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

42 131563 Cover Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

44 73640400 Nut KepsBIk Hex 1/4-20 Unc

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop

55 17490508 Screw Thdrol5/16-18 x 1/2

70 166658 Hamess Engine B&S

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivein U.S. inches

1 inch=25.4 mm

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270771

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

58 12

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270771

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165583

2 140356

3 17490612

4 STD551025

5155272

9 161917X013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 155934X010

14 17490608

17 144983X558

18 126938X

20 156437

23 124028X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 145198)(558

29 155217X599

30 151287X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD522507

58 140547

60 STD533707

64 154798

74 STD541437

114 158112

115 17490620

116 19131614

140 158418

142 165867

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

- - 5479J

NOTE:

ChassisAssembly

Drawbar

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

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

BumperHood/Dash

Dash

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

Panel, Dash,LH.

Clip"rinnermanGrille P/L

Panel, Dash, R.H.

ScrewThdrol3/8-16 x 1/2

Hood Assembly

BumperHood

Plate Mtg BatteP/Fuel Tank

Bushing,Snap, Nylon,Fuel Line

Washer 13/32 x 13/!6 x 12 Gauge

Locknut,Hex, withInsert3/8-16 Unc

Grille w/ClipsMS-558

Lens, Grille

Fend/Ftrast

Bracket, FenderSupport

Screw Tlldrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

Pivot BracketAssembly,LH.

Pivot BracketAssembly,R.H.

Nut Lock w/Insert 1/4-20 UNC

Washer 3/32 x 7/8 x 16 Ga.

BracketGrille PickoffLH

Screw Hex Wshd 8-18 x 7/8

BracketGrille PickoffRH

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

Air DuctPiI. 18HP B&S Opp.Twin

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

Dash Lower Sll_T

Nut Crownlock3/8-16 UNC

Keeper BeltRear Lh

SCrowTndrol 3/8-16 x 1-114

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 14 Ga

BracketSuspensionFront

Plate ReinforcementSTLT

BracketSway'oarChassis

BracketPnt FootrestSTLT

Rod PivotChassis/Hood

Plug Bln

All componentdimensionsgivein U.S. inches

1Inch = 25A mm

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.270771

GROUND DRIVE

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270771

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1........ Transaxle(See Breakdown) 59 140312

Peerless2G6-545C 61 17490612

2146682 Spdng, Return,Broke 62 8883R

3 123666X Pulley,Transaxle 63 140186

4 12000028 Ring,Retainer 64 71170764

5 121520X Strap, Torque 65 STD551143

6 17480512 Screw,Thd., Roll. 5/16-18 x 3/4 66 154778

8 165866 ROdShifterFenderAdjust 70 134683

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 72 19132012

11 105701X Washer, ShiftPlate 74 137057

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8 75 121749X

14 STD551125 Washer 76 STD581075

18 STD523710 Boll Fin Hex 3/8-16 unc x 1.Gr5 77 123583X

19 STD541437 Nut 78 121748X

21 106933X Knob 79 SDT580025

22 130804 Rod, Brake 80 145090

24 STD541237 Nut 81 165592

25 106888X Spring,Brake Rod 82 165711

26 STD551037 Washer 83 19171216

27 STD561210 Pin 84 166231

28 145204 Rod, ParkingBrake 85 150360

29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake, Red 89 158391X428

30 130807 Bracket,Tranesxle 90 124346X

31 127275X Keeper, Bolt, L.H. 96 STD624003

32 STD523107 Bolt 112 19091210

34 155071 ShaftAssembly,FootPedal 113 127285X

35 120183X Beadng, Nylon 116 72110610

36 STD551062 Washer 145 74490540

37 STD57!810 RollPin 150 165850

38 131494 Pulley, Idler,Flat 151 19133210

39 STD523727 Bolt 156 166002

40 4470J Spacer,Split .395 x .59 158 165589

41 165838 Keeper, Belt, Idler Fool-Proof 159 165494

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 160 19292016

47 127783 Pulley, Idler,V-Groove, Plas_c 161 72140406

48 154407 Bollcrank ClutchGmd Dry Stl 162 73680400

49 123205X Retainer,Bolt 163 74780416

50 STD523715 Boll 164 19091010

51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC 165 165623

52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC 166 166880

53 105710X Link,Clutch 168 165492

55 106709X Spring,Clutch Return 169 165580

56 STD523712 Boll Rn Hex 3/8-16 x 1-114

57 130801 V-Belt, GroundDrive NOTE:

58 127274X Keeper, Belt, R.H.

Keeper, Bolt, Center Span

Screw,Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x3/4

Cover,Pedal

Pulley,Engine

Bolt, Hex Rn 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5

Washer

Keeper, Belt, Engine,Fool-Proof

Guide, Mower DriveBell, R.H.

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

Spacer,Axle

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

E-Ring

Key,Square 2.0x .1845/.1865

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

WoodruffKey

Arm, Shift

ShaftAssembly

Spdng, Torsion

Washer 17/32 x3/4 x 16 Ga.

Unk Transaxle

Nut, Nyleek.

Console,Shift, STLT

Nut, Self-Thding,Wsh Hd 1/4

RetainerSpdng 1"

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge

Strap Torque90 Degrees

BoltRdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x125

Bolt Hex Rghd 5/16-18 x Gr.5

BushingBellcrankGrd Ddve

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted 5/161Dx 1.125

BracketShift Mount

Hub Tapered Range ShiftLT

Washer 29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3/4 Gr 5

Nut Crownlock 1/4-20 Unc

Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Uncx 1 Gr 5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga.

BracketPivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x5/8

Bolt Shoulder5/16-18 x.561

Plate FasteningCross Shf

STLTiCRD

All componentdimensionsgiveinU.S.

inches 1 inch= 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

7.- , . •

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-_~..._.-

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

11 STD551137

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133808

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 STD541431

54 7478O520

62 1679(_

63 STD523710

65 154780

66 154404

67 74751044

68 154429

79 19132012

80 74950612

NOTE:

SteedngWheel

AxleAssemblySTMP DroppedSTL

SpindleAssembly,LH.

SpindleAssembly,R.H.

Beadng, 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

Beadng,SteeringColumn

DraglinkExtendedStamped

Washer, Lock

BeadngAxleSTLT/GT

Nut, Lock,Flange 5/8-11 UNC

ShaftAssembly,Steering

Washer,Thrust .515 x .750 x ,033

Support,Shaft

Screw, Hex Wshhd Torx

PlttmanShaftAssembly

Bracket,Steering

Bushing,Link,,Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

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

Rod,"Re

Bushing,Steadng

Screw

Insert,SteeringWheel

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

Nut LockCenter 3/8-24 UNF

Adaptor,SteeringWheel

Boot,Steedng Shaft

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

ExtensionShaftSteering LR.LT

Cap, Spindle

Fitting,Grease

Nut Lock Hex w/lns. 5/16-18 UNC

BoltFin Hex 5/16-15 UNC x 1-1/4

KitSteeringAsrnService

Boll Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x I Gr 5

SpacerAxle

BearingArmP'dtman

Bolt, FinHex 5/8-11 UNC x 2-3/4

Axle,Brace

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

BoltHax Nylon3/6-16 x3/4

All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

ENGINE

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IOPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I

Spark Arrester

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270771

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162152 Control,Throt Paddle 32 22

2 17720410 Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-20 x 5_

3...... Engine (See Breakdown)

Modal42E707.2631 -El

4 149723 MufflerExhaust

5 144069 Exhaust Asm. Left

6 144068 ExhaustAsm. Right

7 138129 Clamp Tube DoubleEngine

8 150176 Bolt 5/16-18unc x 3/4 W/Sems

10 145552 Heat ShieldLt

11 STD551125 Washer Lock Hvy.Helical 1/4

12 STD522507 Bolt FinHex 1/4

13 165287 Gasket, Muffler

14 13280336 Nipple, Pipe 4-1/2

15 13200300 Elbow,Standard 90", 3/8-18 NPT

16 STD551237 Washer Lock Ext Tooth3/8

17 17490624 Screw Thdrol3/8-16xl- 1/2 Tytt

23 159880 Shield,Bm/Dbr Guard

25 145996 ControlChoke

26 73920600 Nut Kepa 3/8-24 Unf

27 152927 Screw 1"i"#10-32 x5x3/8 Flange

29 137180 Arrestor,Spark

31 157103 Tank,Fuel

32 161696 Cap Fuel Guage

33 123487X Clamp, Hose

34 106082X Spacer Pad

35 17490512 Screw Thdrol5/16-18 x 3-4 Tyt

37 8543R Line, Fuel

38 ....... Plug, Oil Drain(Order From EngineManufacturer)

39 109227X Pad Idler

81 128861 Nut Range 114-20Starter Nut

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY

140.

"L!

KEY PART

PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

13 12124BX

140122 Seat

140551 BracketPntPivotSeat (blY,) 14 72950412

15 134300

STD523710 BoltFin Hex 3/6616uncX 1 16 12125OX

•_9131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

145006 _PushIn Hinged 17 123976X

S'rD541437 Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 3/8"16 Unc 21 153236

124181X Sp_ Sea',Cprsrt2 250 BIkZI 22 STD541431

17490616 ,ScmwTr_ro13/8-16X1Ty*tt 24 19171912

19131614 Washer 13/32X 1X 14 Ga 25 127018X

155925 Pan Pnt Seat (b_)

166369 KnobSeat

121246X BracketPntMountingSwitch

DESCRIPTION

BushingSnap B_kNy150 Id

BoltRdlxlShtNk I14-20xi-I/2

Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc

Spdr_jCpmn 1 27 BIkPet

Nut Lock114Lge Fig G_ 5 _JnC

BoltSho_tder5/16619UnC-2A

Nut Hex LOCi=w/_ns5/16618

Washer17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.

BoltShoulder5/16618X 62

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenIn U.$. inch-

es1 k_ch.=25A mm

,dO

DECALS

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KEY

NO.

PART KEY PART

NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

156439 Decal, Fender Danger Seam 19 138047

165389 Decal, Engine 20 166187

163207 Decal, Fender 22 149516

133644 Decal, Maintenance 23 167180

166799 Decal, Panel Dash - - 138311

163204 Decal, Hood/Fender - o 154515

156368 Desal, Fender STLTOper Inst -- 154516

E/S - - 168193

146046 Decal, V-Belt Dr Sch Tractor -- 168194

160396 Decal, Mower DriveSchematic

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Battery DiehardSears

Decal, Deck EZ3

Decal, Battery

Decal, Replacement

Decal, I.JftHandle

Pad FootrestLH STLT

Pad FootrestRH STLT

OwneCsManual, English

Owner's Manual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

2_S,8 4,10

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 59192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

106732X427

2781"I

9040H

8 106108X427

9 138468

10 7152J

NOTE:

1_75_

144334

DESCRIPTION

ValveCap, Tire

Stem,_lve

"Rre,Front

Tube, FrontTim

(Not Provided,Ban_iceItem

Rim, Front

F_ng, Grease (FrontWheel

Only)

Beadng, Flange (FrontWheel

Only)

Rim, Rear

Tire, Rear

Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided,ServiceItem

Only)

Cap, Axle

Sealant, Tim 10 oz.

Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

13_

_'.jf" 15

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 LiftLever InnerWire Assembly

2 159471 ShaftAssembly,Lift

3 105767X Pin, Groove

4 120000O2 E-Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x21 Gauge

6 120183X Bearing,Nylon

7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted

8 122365X Button,Plunger,Red

11 139865 Link,Lift, LH.

12 139866 Link,Lift, R.H.

13 STD624008 RetainerSpring

15 127218 Link,Front

16 73350800 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/2-13 UNC

17 130171 Trunnion

18 73680800 Nut Lock 1/2-13 UNC

19 139868 Arm,Suspension,Rear

20 163552 RetainerSpdng

31 140302 Beadng,Pvt, LiftSpecial

32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch=25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

L..._

)40

83 I"_'132

113 111

13.--

21 22

211

114_[_ 121,

115"_

.117

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 164961 Mower Deck Assembly,42_56 122052X

2 STD533107 Bolt 58 140086

3 138017 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar, 59 141043

Front 67 162113

4 138440 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar 68 144200

5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 71 142427

6 130832 Arm,Suspension, Rear 72 131870

8 850857 Bolt,Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 73 127847

Grade 8 74 121748X

9 STD551137 Washer,Look

10 140296 : Washer,Hardened 75 12(X)0029

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 76 128903

12 129895 Bearing, Ball

13 137645 ShaftAssembly,Mandrel, 77 127845

Vented (IncludesKey 78 160570

Number 12)

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel,Vented 79 127498

15 110485X Bearing, BOIl,Maudml 80 153701

16 140329 Stripper,Vented Mower Deck 81 73350600

17 72110610 Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 82 142028

18 STD533106 Bolt, Cardage 5/16-18 x 5/8 83 120958X

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 84 156084

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 85 STD533725

21 STD541431 Nut Crownlook5/16-18 UNC 92 STD541437

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 101 136420

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 102 71161010

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 103 19061216

25 123713X Spring, Torsion,Deflector 104 STD551110

26 110452X Nut, Push 105 160793

27 130968 Shield, Deflector 106 2029J

28 19111016 Washer 11/82 x 5/8 x 16 111 155197

Gauge 112 155198

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 113 17490512

30 157722 Scraw Thdrol WasherHead 114 STD541431

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 115 72110504

32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 116 4898H

33 137266 Nut, Toplook,Flanged 117 165746

34 STD533717 Bolt 118 73930600

35 133835 Fastner,ChristmasTree 119 STD551037

36 131494 Pulley,Idler,Flat 121 143723

37 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 128 153390

Gauge 129 19131312

40 STD541437 Nut Crowniock3/8-16 UNC 130 STD523710

41 133551 Rod, Pivot,withNibs

43 140083 Rod, Clutch,Secondary,with 131 STD533710

Nibs

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H. 132 19132203

45 STD624003 Retainer

46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 141 6266H

48 133944 Washer, Hardened -- 130794

49 155066 Roller Assembly,Cam Follower

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

51 STD541410 Looknut - - 164963

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

53 131845 Arm Aasembly,Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

DESCRIPTION

Spacer, Retainer

Spring,TorsionBrakes

Guard, "nJvIdler

KnobCustomOval

V-Bait

Rod,Clutch,Primary,with Nibs

Spring,Return

Ann,Clutch,Secondary

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

Gauge

Ring,Klip

Bolt,Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper, Spdng

LeverAsm. Clutch Pd Plm

STLT

Bushing,Large, Brass

Spring,Mower Clutch

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Trunnion,Adj.

Washer Slntered

Keeper Belt Idler

Bolt Cardage3/8-16 x 2-1/2

Nut

MulchorCover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

LatchAssembly,Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bracket,Gauge, Wheel L.H.

Bracket,Gauge, Wheel R.H.

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x3/4

Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC

BOlt,Cardege 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bolt,Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Centedook3/8-16

Washer3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Bracket

Washer Felt

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

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

Gr. 5

Bolt,RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC

Spacer Wesher 13/32 I.Dox 1-

3/80.D, x 1/4

WesherThrust.75 x 1.230

MandrelAssembly(Includes

Key Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31

and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete

(StandardDeck, Order

Separately MulcherPlataand

Gauge Wheel Components,

Key Nos. 101-106 and 111-121)

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S.inches

1 inch= 25A mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270771

PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - -MODEL NUMBER 206-508B

o_71B

157

MODEL and SERIAL

INUMBERS HERE

150

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-508B

REF PART REF PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 772147 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 778369 Spur Gear (15 teeth) 46 786086

7 778330 SpurGear (11 teeth) 47 774690

8 792180 Shift Key 48 774691

8A 792047 Woodruff Key #9 49 778356

9 784352 Shift CoUar 50 778338

10 784378 Shift Rod & Fork 51 778354

11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352

12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion (13 53 778350

teeth) 54 778346

13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth) 56 778355

(Incl. 14) 57 778337

14 778367 Bevel Pinion (13 teeth) 58 778353

(Incl. 13) 59 T-/8351

15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 60 778349

17 786188 Drive Pin 61 778345

16 786102 Spacer 65 780189

20 792077 Ball 5/16" dia 66 776422

21 792078 Set Screw 3/8-16 x 3/8" 67 776396

22 792079 Spring 69 792170

25 792073A Screw 1/4-20 x 1-1/4" 70 786187

25A 792177 Screw 1/4-20 X 1-3/8" 71 788069

26 792125 Retaining Ring (pkg of 2) 71B 788092

27 792035 Retaining Ring 76 780090

28 788040 Retaining Ring 77 788078A

29 780072 Washer 79 792144

29A 780160 Washer 82 778333

29B 780051 Thrust Washer (.762 ID)

29C 780199 Anti-Rotation Washer 83 778338

30 780108 Washer 85 792154

31 780001 Washer (.056 wide) 87 788089

(USEAS NEEDED) 150 788093A

31A 780195 Flat Washer (.062 wide)

32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8" 157 788088

34 780194 Bushing 180 730229A

35 780193 Flanged Bushing 900 794691

35A 780197 Flanged Bushing 3/4"

36 790075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

39 786026 Dowel Pin

40 792076A Fiat Washer

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

Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11-15/16" long)

Axle (16-1/2" long)

Spur Gear 29 teeth)

Spur Gear t27 teeth)

Spur Gear q23 teeth)

Spur Gear, 19 teeth)

Spur Gear 16 teeth)

Spur Gear 15 teeth)

SpurGear 11 teeth)

Spur Gear (13 teeth)

Spur Gear (17 teeth)

Spur Gear (21 teeth)

Spur Gear (24 teeth)

Spur Gear (25 teeth)

Washer

Input Shaft

Shifter & Brake Shaft

Retaining Ring

Spacer .890

Square Cut Ring

"O" Ring

Washer

Inverted Retaining Ring

Spring

Bevel & Spur Gear (30 &

13 teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Oil Fill Plug

Oil Seal 9116"

Liguid Gasket RTV

Silmone

Oil Seal 3/4"

Gear Oil 80W90

Replacement Transaxle

NOTE: All component dimensions given in

U.S. Inches I inch = 25.4 mm

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1

552A _}

615

552

220 _ A

523

525

524 O

642

165

643

535

445

537

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.270771

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1

1358 GASKET SET J

1861 PUMP REPAIR KI'I_

1121 CARBURETOR KIT I

125

51A

" • 51 52

_205

0634

_1_ 52

,81i'

468

334

1005

_332

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270771

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1

653

783

803

801

802

307

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270771

BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1

8A 9

10A

244

305

881

I1019 LABEL KIT_

"k REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

308:

306

307 906A_ ,,_ 30S

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE NUMBER 2631-E1

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 497074 CylinderAssembly 52 270884 * Casket, IntakeManifold

2 399265 Bushing Mounting

3 391086 * Seal, Oil 53 93970 Screw, Hex Head,

4 493304 Sump, Engine Cadouretorto Manifold

5 493457 Head, Cylinder#1 54 93208 Screw,Phillips

5A 493458 Head, Cylinder#2 75 222511 Washer,Spring

7 271867 " Gasket,CylinderHead #1 78 95039 Screw, Rex

7A 271868 * Casket, Cylinder Head #2 91 499281 BodyAssembly,Upper

8 -495754 BreatherAssembly#1 95 93499 Screw,Scms

8A "222892 Cover,BreatherCylinder#2 96 221939 Valve,Throttle

(Used Orgy on Key #572, 97 499172 Shaft,Throttle

AirBaffle withHolesfor 98 91920 Screw, FillisterHead

Mounting) 99 26157 Spring, Throttle Adjust

9 27803 * Gasket, Breather 102 271607 "* Casket, CarburetorBody

10 94382 Screw, Serns 103 298514 Float,Calburetor

10A 94830 Screw, Seres 104 231435 ** Pin, FloatHinge

11 280225 Tube, Breather 105 394682 ** Valve,Needle

12 273208 * Gasket, Crankcase, .015" Thick 107 499655 BodyAssembly,Lower

271188 * Casket,Crankcaea,,005"Thick 108 225373 Valve,Choke

271189 " Casket, Crankcase, .00°J' Thick 109 392673 Shaft,Choke

13 94565 Screw,CyflnderHead 116 280474 " O-Ring

15 94239 Plug,Oil Drain 117 232018 Jet, NesdleValve, Fixed

16 394(_8 Crankshaft _Jet, NeedleValve, Fixed,

94196 "limingGear Key HighAltitude

19 399264 Bushing 119 94152 Screw,Hex Head

20 291675 * Seal, Oil 121 491539 Cad)umtorK'ri

22 94724 Screw, Sems 125 19306 Ca,Pourstor

23 491180 _el 127 223472 ** Plug,Welch

24 222698 Key,Flywheel 147 497684 Jet, Riot

25 498584 PistonAssembly,StandardSize 161 496589 Base,AirCleaner

498585 PIstonAssembly,.010" 165 94289 Nut,Wing

Oversize 187 299146 Une, Fuel,28" Long(Cut to

498586 PistonAseambly,.020" Suit)

Oversize 188 94627 Screw

4,98587 PistonAssembly,.030" 201 262683 Ur_

Over_ze 202 262684

26 394959 Ring Set Standard Size 203 280997 Crank,Bell

394960 RingSet, .010" Oversize 205 93971 Screw, Hex Head

394961 RingSet,.0_0" Oversize 206 94298 Nut

394962 RingSet, .030" Ovemize 207 262337 Spring, _, Rod

27 263129 Lock, PistonPin 209 262352 Spdng, Governor

28 498319 Pin, Piston, StandardSize 209A 261563 Spring, GovernorIdle

391286 Pin, Piston, .005"Oversize 219 394348 Gear, Governor

29 394306 Rod,Connecting,Standard 219A 393415 Oil Slinger

Size 220 222773 Washer,Thrust

397158 Rod,Connecting,.020" 222 491282 Bracket,Control

Undemize 224 94297 Screw,Ton("

32 94671 Screw, ConnectingRod

33 390420 Valve, Exhaust Includedin Casket Set (495868)

34 261528 Valve, Intake

35 65906 Spdng,Valve, Intake ** Includedin CarburetorKit(491539)

36 26828 Spring,Valve, Exhaust

40 221596 Retainer,Valve, Intake *** Included inCarburetorKit (491539),

41 292260 Retainer,Valve, Exhaust and Pump Repair Kit(393397)

42 494553 Keeper, Valve

45 261368 Tappet,Valve .... Includedin Gasket Set (495868),

46 214484 Gear, Cam and CarburetorKit (491539)

50 213290 Manifold,Intake

51 271412 .... Casket, CarburetorMounting NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

51A 281412 Spacer, Carburetor 54 1 inch=25.4mm

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

227 491297 LeverAssembly, Governor 572 224816 Baffle,Air,Cylinder#2

229 62199 Washer 573 491304 Plate, Back

230 223882 Washer, GovernorCrank, Inside 592 92278 Nut, He)(.

235 224995 Shield, Fuel Spray 601 93053 Clamp, Hose

240 394358 Filter,Fuel 615 94296 Retainer,E-Ring

244 230318 Connector,Fuel Line 615A 263080 Retainer

257 93897 Screw, Sems 616 491530 Crank, Govemor

284 94674 Screw, Hex Head 634 271013 ** Washer, ThrottleShaft

284A 94882 Screw, Hex Head 634A 491287 °Seal, GovemorShaft

304 495469 Housing,Blower,Red £p35 66538 Boot,Spark Plug

305 94786 Screw, Sems 642 225008 Cover, Air Cleaner

306 222846 Shield, Cylinder 643 496700 Plate, AirCleaner

306A 223734 Shield, Cylinder 653 93585 Screw, Hex Head

307 94930 Screw, Self-Tapping 726 391362 Gear, Ring

308 224774 Cover,AirGuide (IncludesMountingParts)

308A 224775 Cover,AirGuide 741 262989 Gear,'Rming

309 497596 Motor,Starter 783 280104 Gear, Starter

310 94003 Bolt,Thru 801 394860 Cap, Drive

311 497608 BrushSet 802 497607 Cap, End

332 230674 NUt,Hex 803 497604 Housing,Starter

333 394891 Armature, Magneto 819 94675 Screw, Hex Head

334 94731 Screw, Seres 842 270920 "Seal, Cap

337 802592 Plug,Spark 847 495715 Tube Assembly,Oil

356 494705 Wire, Stop 851 493880 Terminal,Cable

358 495868 Gasket Set 858 270989 "* Diaphragm,Carburetor

363 19203 FlywheelPuller 859 271025 _" Gasket, Pump

383 89838 Wrench, Spark Plug 860 261358 *** Spring, Diaphragm

391 280197 Body,Pump 861 393397 RepairKit, Pump

392 261395 *** Spring, Diaphragm 868 497212 Seal, Valve

394 272638 °*° Diaphragm,Carburetor 869 261463 Scat, Valve, Intake

414 220680 Washer 870 213316 Seat, Valve, Exhaust

422 222875 Bracket,Oil Fill 871 261961 Bashing, Guide (ExhaustOnly)

432 221377 *** Cap, Spring 231218 Bushing,Guide (Intake,Brass)

434 223688 Cover, Diaphragm 877 393456 Wire, Altemator

435 93829 Screw, DiaphragmCover 881 495901 Plate, Cover

445 394019 Filter,Air 955 397882 Plug and Seal, Solenoid

468 497908 Screen, Rotating 1005 281053 Fan, Flywheel

474 393474 Alternator 1006 224901 Retainer,Fan

482 93621 Screw, 1019 496726 Label Kit

510 497606 Drive,Starter 1090 97605 Retainer,Brush

523 494947 Cap, Oil Fill 2500 42E707-2631 Replacement Engine

524 271157 "Seal, Fill Tube -- 498543 Replacement Shortblock

525 495348 Tube, Oil Fill(IncludesSeals

528 393815 Hose, Vacuum Includedin Gasket Set (495868)

534 94823 Screw, Air Cleaner

535 272490 Filter,Air ** Includedin CarburetorKit (491539)

537 271411 .... Gasket,Air Cleaner

544 497603 Armature,Starter *** Includedin Carburetor Kit(491539),

552 262332 Lower Bushing,Govemor and PumpRepair Kit (393397)

552A 262331 Upper Bushing,Governor

556 93585 Screw, Hex Head **** IncludedinGasket Set (495868),

562 93853 Bolt,GovernorLever andCarburetor Kit (491539)

567 94811 Screw, Hex Head,

Back Plate to Cylinder NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

569 272645 ° Gasket, Base 1 inch=25.4 mm

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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

_1) reater than 15 '), never across the face. Make turns gradu-

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme I

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-MY-HOMESM (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 pi_ces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

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

PartsDirect s"

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

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 Hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am-5 pm, Monday -Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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