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Owner's Manual

t9o5 HP

ELEC:TR_C START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATHC

TRACTOR

Model No.

917,270820

o 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:

!-800-659.-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat

Seal's, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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

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

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

Assembly ................................................. 8

Operation ................................................... 12

Maintenance Schedule ......................... 19

Maintenance .......................................... 19

Service and Adjustments ...................... 23

Storage ................................................... 29

Troubleshooting ....................................... 31

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

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners'; belts, etc

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual

o Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

tery will not hold a chargd; Sears will replace the batte_'at no charge. In-home warranty

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

the date of purchase° Please contact your nearest service center: After 30 days flom the

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

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

able after 30 days f_om 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 i'ights which may vary from state to

state_

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D/8t7 WA, Hoffman Estates, 1L 60179

GENERAL OPERATION

o Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

o Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

o Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc. which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade,

o Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing Stop machine if anyone

enters the area,. i!,

,, Never carry passengers..

,, Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary,. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

o Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place°

o Slow down before turning.

o Never leave a running macMne unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting,.

o Turnoffbladeswhen notmowing..

,, Stopenginebeforeremovinggrass

catcheror uncloggingchute.

,, Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light°

o Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

o Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

o Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. Al!

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

limbs, etc.

o '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.

o Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

o Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

,, Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction_

_, Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope°

DO NOT: t

oDo not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

oDo not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

oDo not mow on wet grass° Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

o Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

oDo not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity_ Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

oKeep 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..

o Never carry children. 'They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation°

o Never allow children to operate the

machine.

o Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, Shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may ob._c[_re 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 em

gine to cool before refueling, Do not

smoke_

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

oNever run a machine inside a closed

area,

o Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip.

ment in good condition,

o Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly

o Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up.,Clean 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 deter!oration,

which could expose moving pairs or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturePs recommended pads,

when necessary. _

,, 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 took down and

behind before and while backing.

o Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

o Keep children out of the mowiog area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.,

o Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

o Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

o Mower blades are sharp and can cut,

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them°

o Check brake operation frequently,

Adjust and service as required.

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

across.

o Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc..

o Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps, Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Ta!l

grass can hide obstacles,

o Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

o Avoid slurring or stopping on a slope, if

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

oDo not turn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible..

,_i)kLook for this symbol to point, out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TION!H BECQME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE..

TY IS INVOLVED°

,_kCAUTION: In order to prevent accidem

tal stading when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon_

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

,_WARNtNG: Tile engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PROOUCT SPECBFRCAT_ONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY

AND TYPE: UNLEADED

REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 30

(APFSFiSG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY': &0 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RJ19LM

(GAP: 030") OR J19LM

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: O- 5,5

(MPH): REVERSE: 0- 2.4

_iREPRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSi

REAR: 10 PSl

CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMPiHR:30

MIN. CCA:240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor,

Please read and retain this manual, The

instructions wilt enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly° Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MABNTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail ....

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details,

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

o Read and observe the safety rules.

° Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor..

Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_kWARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator:

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar' laws. Federal

taws apply on federal lands, A spark

arrestor for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

(1,_Hex Bolt 5f16-18 x t-I/4

_ (1) He× Bolt

3/8-16 x t

(1) Lockwasher 3f8

(i) Large Flat Washer

_' (1) Locknut 5t16-18

(1) Knob

(1) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 × t2 Gauge

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/!6.18

(2) Washers

3/16 x 3/4 x t6 Gauge

(2) Screws #I0 x 518

(2) Weld ,_

Nuts #I0 (2) Lock

Washers #10

(2) Hex Bolts 114-20 x 314

(2) Washers

9/32 x 518 x 16 Gauge

@ (2) Hex

(2) Lock Nuts

Washers 1/4 1/4-20

Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Mutcher

Plate

Video

Cassette

Steering

Bool

Steedng

Manual Wheel

I I

t |

I 1

t 1

I 1

l l

I t

t t

Pa_s Bag

Pa_s Bag contents not shown full size

(2) Shoulder __

Bolls lock Nuts

(2) Washers _8

x 7/8 x 14 Gai_ge

Steering Wheel Adapter (2) Keys

Slope Sheet

(2) Gauge

Wheels

_ Steering

Extension

Steering Shaft

Wheel Insert

Assemblys

Yournew tractorhas beenassembledatthe factorywith exceptionofthosepalls left

unassemMedfor shippingpurposes,To ensuresafeandproperope[ationof yourtractor

all partsand hardwareyou assemblemustbe tightenedsecurely,Usethe correcttools

as necessaryto insurepropertightness,Reviewthevideocassettebeforeyoubegin.

":_'OOLS REQUIRED FOR

,ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench sef,will make assembly

easier, Standard wrench sizes you need

are I)sted below°

(I) 9/t6" wrench

(2) 7/16" wrenches

(2) 112" wrench

(1) 3/4" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(1)Pliers

(1) 3/4" Socket wf

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(1) Tire pressure

gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering whee!)_

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping cation (See

page 6).

o Cut, from top to bottom, aldng lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat..

o Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove..

BEFORE ROLUNG '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/t 6

hex bolt and Iocknut, Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

ly to 18-22 ft. Ib& toique.

• Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and pustl down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

o Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

o Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension,

o 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.

o Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Removeprotective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill

!._.PORTANT: Cheek for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

insert

_' ,:_}._4..f 3/8 HexBolt

_'_ 3/8 Lockwasher

,,-_a Large Fiat

.....-_:_!_-[...... ::::"..Washer

Steering .................r'->.......Steering

Wheel _Boot

i_i.:_?_i,liii_'_:"

Extension _Y Adapter

Shaft "_' "_,-.,_ 5It6 Hex

' ""_'_ Bolt

5!16 Locknut...--___,._"lo_._//

Lower Steering......,L I_, ". -

!. ;I

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

o Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position,

o Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

,, Place freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

o Roll tractor forward off skid,

* Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

HOW TO SE"_¢UP YOUR TRACTOR

CONNECT BATTERY

,&CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch bands,

rings, etc. Positive terminal must be con-

nected first to prevent sparking from acci-

dental grounding.

,_ Lift hood to raised position..

o Open terminal access doors, remove

terminal protective caps and discard,

- 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.

,, First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) battery terminal with hex bolt, flat

washer, lock washer and hex nut as

shown_ Tighten securely.

o Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with remain-

ing hex bolt, flat washer, loci{ washer

and hex nut. Tighten securely.

o Close terminal access doors.Use termi-

nal access doors for:

o Inspection for secure connections (to

tighten hardware).

o inspection for corrosion.

o Testing battery.

,, Jumping (if required).

o Periodic charging

Flat

Washer

/Hex

Bolt

Discard Terminal Lock

Protective Caps Hex Nut Washer

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob,

,, Remove cardboard packing on seat pan

o Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. 'Tighten shoulder bolt

securely,

,, Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely, Do not tighten.

o Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat°

o Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

o Get off seat without moving its adjusted

position,

o Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat Pan

Shoulder 1

Bolt

y@.,

Adjustment Knob

Seat

"'_ Fiat Washer

" Positive

: (Red)

'_" Cable

Terminal

Access Door

I_NSTALL_ULCHER PLATE

= Installtwolatchhooksto mutcherplate

usingscrew,washehloci<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,

o"Tighten hardware securely,

o Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

o Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

o Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck,

,, Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck_

,_CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower, Raise and hold guard

when attaching rnulcher 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 From

The 'Top

Lock

Weld Washer

Nut

Latch

Hook

Washer

Mulcher

Plate

Deflector

Shield

_._..- Screw

Hook Points

Down

Latch

Hook

Weld Nut

Lock Washer

Washer

[.arch

Hooks

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 proper-

ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-

formance.

,, Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on

a fiat level surface.

o Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST' MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of

this manual).

o With mower in desired height of cut po-

sition, gauge wheels should be assem-

bled so they are slightly off the ground.

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

with shoulder bolt, 3/8 washer, and 3/8-

16 locknut and tighten securely_

oRepeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel

Mountinc Bracket ._...,.

3/8-16 Locknut

3/8 -16

G__ugeWheel

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

]he tires on your tractor were overinflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance_

,, Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 5 of tilts manual,

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled, See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctly,

CHECK BRAKE SYSTE_'_

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted, See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

_CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

e/Al! assembly instructions have been

complete&

v" No remaining loose pads in carton,

_/ Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 arnps),

e," Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinftated at the factory)_

Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-side/frontqo-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.

e,' Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

e,' Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA AFTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,/ Engine oil is at proper level

v" Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline,

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat_

ing condition. ..

v" It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follov,,_proper starting

and transmission purging instructions

(See "TO START ENGINE" and

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

These symbolsmayappearonyourtractoror in literaturesuppliedwiththe product°

Learnand understandtheir meaning,

BATTERY CAUT ION OR REVERSE FORWARD' _ FAST

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGtNE OFF OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

CHOKE

SLOW

PARKING BRAKE

LOCKED

\\\\

ja._

FUEL MOWER HEIGHT UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

R N

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL

CLUTCH ENGAGED

IGNITION

ATTACHMENT

CLUTCH DISENGAGED

N L oS;

"r"

HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE' SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

FREE WHEEL

(Aulomalic Modets only)

KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TR AOTO R

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

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

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Light Switch

Position

Ammeter

Cl_oke

Throttle Control

Clutch/Brake

Pedal

Height

Adjustment

Knob

Freewheel

Control

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Motion

Control Lever

Approx,

Speed

3 MPH

2 MPH

1 MPH

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute,,

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attachments

mounted to your tractor,.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on and

off..

CHOKE CONTROL: Used when starting a cold

engine. ,_

THROTTLE CONTROL: Used to control engine

speed

CLUTCHIBRAKE PEDAL: Used for declutch-

lng and braking the tractor and starting the

engine,

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages trans-

mission for pushing or slowly towing the tractor

with the engine off.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to adjust

the mower cutting height..

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the

speed and direction of the tractor,

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to raise and

lower the mower deck or other attachments

mounted to your tractor,

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its position.,

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and stop-

ping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (_) or

discharging (-),

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake into the

brake position,

heo_per=_tiol_"of"_an'_=y'iractorcan res_u{tinfore'_----_g-'n-0bjects_ih;ownintoth__

yes,whichcan resultin severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses

r eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or

pairs, We recommend a wide vision safety mask over the spectacles, or"

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

o Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake wili hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch

Choke Lever "Engaged"

Control Position

Throttle "Disengaged"

Control ',ilion

Parking Brake

"Brake" led"

Positi_ _ Position

Motion

Pedal "Drive .... Disengaged" Control

Position Position Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

,, To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED"

position_

GROUr,,1D DRIVE _ ._

o To stop ground drive, depress

clutchlbrake pedal into ful! "BRAKE" po-

sition.

. Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position°

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when lhe clutch/brake pedal is depressed,

ENGINE -

,, Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"bacldire"_

TUrn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractorto prevent unauthorized use.

oNever use choke to stop engine,

NOTE: Under' certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

pping tractor on grass areas..

CAUTION. Always stop tractor com.,

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position, to empty grass

catcher, etc

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle,

= 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 motion control lever,,

o Stall hactor with motion control lever in

neutra! (N) position,,

o Release parking brake and clutch/brake

pedal

o Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

NOTE: The effort to move the motion con-

trol lever well reduce after the first few

hours of use. This is normal.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

o Turn knob clockwise (©) to raise cutting

height.

. Turn knob countercloclw_'ise (©)to

lower ct'_tting height.

The clurlin_,,height range is approximately

1-1/2 to 4L The heights are measured

from tt_e ground to the blade tip with the

engine not running, These heights are ap-

proximate and may vary depending upon

soil conditions, height of grass andtypes

of grass being mowed.

oThe average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

• For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice.. Make the first cut 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 tile

eng{ne running and the attachment ciutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

• Select desired height of cut.

• Lower mower with attachment lift con-

trot.

• Start mower blades by engaging attach*

ment clutch control,

,, TO STOP MOWER BLADES -disem

gage attachment clutch control.

Attachment Clutch

Lever "Engaged"

Attachment Lift

Lever High Position

clutch!brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake,

o Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

I_.!iPORTANT: "The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

To restart movement, slowly retease

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal,

o Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

,, Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position.

Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor,.

o Raise attachment Iift to highest position

w_th attachment lift control

o Pull freewheel control knob out and hold

in position by inserting retainer spring

into forward hole of control rod.

oDo not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

o To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure°

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when

transporting your tractor on a truck or a

traiter, be sure hood is closed and secured

to tractor. Use an appropriate means of

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

"Disengaged"

Position Low

Position

Discharge

Guard

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

,_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15°'&nd do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

o Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

,, Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills°

o If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to stower position.

,, If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mendedby and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing, Too heavy of

a load, while on a slop_, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose contrpf of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

,, The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil

* Check engine oil with tractor' on level

ground,

o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oll level° tf necessary,

add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is

reached. Do not overfill,

o For cold weather 0peration you should

change oi! for easter starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte.,

nance section of this manual).

To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in tllis manual

ADD GASOUNE

,, Fil! fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 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 fuej freshness°

!MPORTANT: Whet;operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasotine to help insure good

cold weather starling,

,_kWARNtNG: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the'fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season, See

Storage Instructions for additional informa-

lion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or' perma-

,_nct damage may occur.

AUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill Wipe off any

spilled oil or fue!. Do not store, spill or use

gasoline near an open flame°

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

o Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position,

o Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch!brake pedal and set

parking b_ake.

o Place rnotion control lever' in neutral (N)

position°

Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" posiLion,.

- Move throttle control to fast position

,, Pull choke control out for a cold engine

start attempt° For a warm engine start

attempt the choke control may not be

needed.

Note: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, push choke control in, watt a

few minutes and try again If engine stltl

does not start, pull the choke control out

and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F

AND ABOVE)

o When engine starts, slowly push choke

control in until the engine begins to run

smoothJy_ tf the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly.

o The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD wEATHER STARTING (50 ° F AND

BELOW)

o When engine starts, slowly push choke

contro! in until the engine begins to run

smoothly, Continue to push the choke

contro! in small steps allowing the

engine to accept small changes in

speed and load, until the choke control

is fully in, If the engine starts to run

roughly, pull the choke control out slight-

ly for a few seconds and then continue

to push the control in slowly. This may

require an engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes,

depending on the temperature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM-UP

Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

,, Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

o Placethe motioncontrolleverin neu-

tral. Releasethe parking brake and

let the clutch!brake slowly return to

operating position

o Allbw one minute for transmission to

warm up This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

o The attachments can be used during

the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up 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 '%0 ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual..

PURGE TRANSMISSION

,_,CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running

To ensure proper operation and pedor-

mance, it is recommended that the trans ,,

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the first time° This procedure wilt

remove any trapped air inside the trans-

mission which may have developed during

shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinsta]la-

lion before operating the tractor,

oPlace tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake sol

= Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in fre_wilee]ing position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

o Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine

After the engine is running, move throF

tie control to slow position. With motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutch/brake pedal

o Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive sys-

tem.

o Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

brake. 17

o Engage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in driving position (See

"TO TRANSPORT' in this section of

manual),

o Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to half (1/2) speed. With

motion control lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

,, Slowly move motion control level' for-

ward; after the tractor moves approxF

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position. After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

cedure with the motion control lever

three (3) times°

° Your tractor is now purged and ready for

normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

,, Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing ts attached to tractor.

o Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance.. See "'TO

LEVEL. MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual. _.

o The left ha_d side of mower should be

used for trimming..

o Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut, Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

]his will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting

o When mowing large areas, start by turn.-

ing to the right so that cfippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc_ After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand tums 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.

o Donot mowgrasswhenit ts wet°Wet

grasswillplugmowerandleaveunde-

sirableclumps.Allowgrassto dry

beforemowing.

,, Always operate engine at _ull throtlle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting alow 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 wilt suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

MULCHING _IOWING TiPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use°

,, The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into the

grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass wi!! biodegrade quicldy

to provide nutrients for the lawn_ Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this wilt provide the best recut-

ring action of the blades,

o Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet,

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action. The

best time to mow your lawn is the early

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

Max 1/3

o For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one4hird of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly

o Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings, When doing a sec.

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

,, 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.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITtIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.

FILL IN DATES

AS YOU COMPLETE

REGULAR SERVICE

Check Br_ke Operation

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

Tfntedeck Systems

F{ Check |or Loose Fas'=eners

A SharpenfReptace Mowe{ Blades

CLubrication Chart 6/

0 Check Battery Level

RClean Battery and Terminals/Recharge

Check Traneexlo Cooling

Adjust Blade Bolt(s) Tension

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine 011 Level

Ch4enge Engine Oii

E CleanAtr Filter

N Ctean Air Screen

G Inspect Muff_,erJSparl_ Attester

tReptace ell Ftlter (If equipped)

E Clean Engine Cooling Fins

Replace Spark Plug

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replaee Fuel Filter

-Chnng_ n_ota often when o_pe,ro_ng _tnder {t henry' fond or _n hIgh amL_ienl tom

-,Sen,,}ce more ellen when epototJng tn diriy or dust',,/conditions

-It equipped wig} oil liIIer, ch_ng_ ell every 50 hm_e.

-Replace bl=del; mote o{ton when tr._wtng In _andy t;olI

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive futl vahJe

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual.. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi.-

ca!ty to properly maintain your tractor,

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjus:ments 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..

o Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

Check for loose fasteners.

t.Ot_{Ulg_7

5 - tt aqu_ppe, dwi_'] ad/tt={,cble =ys{om

0 Front

Whee!

@ Front Wileel Bearing

Bearln( Zerk

@ Engine

@ At

Clutch i

Pivot(s) i I

@ SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL

@ General Purpose Grease

@ Refer to Maintenance "Engine" Section

tIViPORTANT; 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 seff-lubricating

bearings, if you feet they must be lubricated,

use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubri.-.

cant sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when per-

forming any maintenance°

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted° (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section.of this manual).

TIRES

,, Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manua!),

o Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

,, Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp° Replace bent or damaged

blades_ _-,.

BLADE REMOVAL

o Raise mower to h}ghest position to allow

access to blades,

- Remove hex bolt, .lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

o Install new or resl_arpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

o Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

• Tighten bolt securely (3G35 Ft. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Blade _ Mandrel

Ftat Was Trailing

Lock Washer

Hex Bolt (Grad 8)t.__._ "_

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identified by six lines on the bolt head,

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

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

balanced_

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

o The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

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 oupvhed with bal-

ance0.

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

o Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground.. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position, if either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end until the blade is balanced.

Center Hole

518"Bolt

or Pin

Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use. Howev-

er, periodic charging of the battery with an

automotive charger will extend its life.

,, Keep battery and terminals clean.

o Keep battery bolts tight,

o Keep small vent holes open,

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

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free.. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers,

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

Open battery box door.

o Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

,, Rinsethebatterywithplainwaterand

dry.

,, Cleanterminalsand batterycableends

withwirebrushuntilbright.

o Coatterminalswithgreaseor petroleum

jelly°

o Reinstallbattery(See"CONNECTBAT-

TERY"in theAssemblysectionof this

manual),

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear_

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot,

o Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean,

o Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass clip-.

pings and other materials_ To prevent

damage to seals, do not use com-

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins_

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle, Should the

transaxte ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center_

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.

NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

(5W30, IOW30 etc.) improve starting in

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils will

result in increased oil consumption when

used above 32°E. 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 ts not used for 25 hours In one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap!dip-

stick securely each time you check the oil

level

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oiI change. Alt oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

o Be sure tractor is on level surface._

,, Oil will drain more freely when warm,

o Catch oit in a suitable container.

o Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

- Remove drain plug.

o After otl has dr&lned completely, replace

oil drain plug and tighten securely.

o Refill engine with oft through oil fill dip-

stick tube, Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD -

UC'T SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 of

this manual.

,, Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking teveL Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate reading

Keep oil at "FULL" line on dipstick.

Air Screen

Oil Drain .._.___._'_ .._,.7_

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 corn-,

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers_

AiR FILTER

Yourenginewiltnotrunproperlyusinga

dirtyairfilter. Cleanthe foampre-cteaner

afterevery25 hoursof operationor every

season. Servicepapercartridgeevery

I00 hoursof operationor everyseason,

whicheveroccursfirst.

Serviceaircleanermoreoftenunderdusty

conditions.

o Removeknob(s)andcover.

"TOSERVICEPRE-CLEANER

o Slidefoampre-cleaneroffcartridge.

o Washit inliquiddetergentandwater:

o Squeezeit dryin acleancloth.

,, Saturateit in engineclio Wrapit in

clean,absorbentclothand squeezeto

removeexcessoil.

Ifverydirtyor damaged,replacepre-

cleaner',

,, Reinstallpreocteanerovercartridge.,

,, Reinstall cover and secure with knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

o Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.

Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris fl'om entering carburetor.

,, Clean cartridge by tapping gently on flat

surface. If very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge,

,, Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts, pre-

cleaner, cover and secureWith knob(s).

Important: Petroleum solvents, such as

kerosene, are not to be used to clean the

cartridge° They may cause deterioration

of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge. Do

not use pressurized air to clean or dry car-

tridge.

Knob

Wing Nut Cadiddge

Plate

Foam Pre-

Cleaner

Air Screen Cartiridge

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 paners and

hood (See "TO REMOVE HOOD AND

GRILL ASSEMBLY" in the Service and Ad-.

justments section of this manual),

Top Air Guide Cover __----_ '

Engine Cooling Fins

Air Guide Cover

(Both Sides)

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muflJer and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK _LUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season, if fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

o With engine coot, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

,, Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

fine with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

o Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

Clamp C.lamp

_-_--_-_--- Fuel 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,

.,_IkCAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

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

,, Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

,, Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

o 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 tractOrr

o Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position°

o Move attachment lift lever folward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

o 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.

o Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs

o Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

o Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

oRaise attachment lift lever to its highest

position,

o Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor

,, Lower lift lever to its lowest position

', Install mower in ,'everse order of

removal instructions°

Suspension

Arms

Otutch

Clutch Rod

Retainer

Spring

Engine Pulley

Front

Link

Retainer

Spring

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Springs

(Both Sides)

Anti-Swaybar

TO LEVELMOWERHOUSING

Adjustthemowerwhiletractoris parked

on levelgroundor driveway°Makesure

tiresareproperlyinflated(See"PROD-

UCTSPECIFICAT'IONS"),.If tiresare

overor underinflated,youwill notproperly

adjustyourmower,.

SIDE-TO-SIDEADJOSTMENT

.Raise mower to its highest position,,

,, At the midpoint of'both sides of mower,

measure height frdm bottom edge of

mower to ground, Distance on both

sides of mower sh'0uld be the same or

within I/4" of each other°

o tf adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

,' To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut en that side.

o To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustn1ent nut

will change mower height about 1/8"o

,, Recheck measurements after adjusting,,

Bottom

Bottom _ _ _ of Curl

_,_ A

__ ._

merits, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8"o

o if links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

o To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns,

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

at front than real', tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both fiont links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns,

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links°

o Recheckslde4o-side adjustment.

_. o,;..'X _ ..../_ Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be Equal In Length

Suspension

Arm

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

side. If the followingfront4o-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_

o Before making any necessary adjust-

i _ Nut "E"

Front Unks

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake,

BELT REMOVAL-

o Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual),,

o Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys..

o Pull bett'away from mower.

BELTINSTALLATION..

,_ Install new belt In reverse order of

removal.

Mandrel

Pulley

Make sure belt is in alf pulley grooves

and inside all belt guides.

,, Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions,

Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxle,

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake rnust be adjusted.

o Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

o Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

o tf distance Is other than 1-9/16", loosen

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes t-9/16", Retighten jam nut

against nut "A",

o Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary, tf stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance Is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department.

_"'_.. Jam w'th Parking Brake"Engaged"

Do Not touch this nut. If further brake adjust-

ment is necessary contact your nearest autho-

rized service centeddepartment

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footresL

o Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

o Remove upper belt keeper.

o Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

° Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor,

Carefully remove beet upwards from

transmission input pulley and over cool-

ing fan blades.

,_ Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around engine

pulley.

o Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedureo

iMPORTANT: Make sure upper belt keep-

er is positioned properly between locator

tab.

Engine ---_-._ _.

Transmission !1 /|_

Input Putley "_... __

Locator Tab

_._ Upper Belt

Keeper

TOADJUSTMOTIONCONTROLLEVER

]"he motioncontrolleverhasbeenpreset

at thefactoryand adjustmentshouldnot

be necessary°

Iffor anyreasonthemotioncontrollever

wiltnot holdits posit!onwhile at a selected

speed, it maybe adjustedatthe friction

packlocatedon therightside of transmis-

sion..

o Parktractoron levelsurface. Stoptrac-

tor by turningignitionkey to "OFF"posi-

tion,andengageparkingbrake.

o Adjustmotioncontrollever bytightening

adjustmentlocknutone half(I/2) turn.

NOTE: Iffor anyreasonthe effortto

movethe motioncontrolleverbecomes

tooexcessive,reversethe aboveadjust-

mentprocedurebylooseningIocknut1/4

to 1/2turn.

Roadtesttractorafteradjustmentand

repeatprocedureif necessary.

TRANSMISSIONREMOVAL!REPLACE-

MENT

Shouldyourtransmissionrequireremoval

for serviceor replacement,it shouldbe

purgedafterreinstaIlationandbefore

operatingthe tractor. See "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section

of this manual. ,_-

Adjustment

....... Locknut

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-INtCAMBER

The front wheel toe4n and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor, tf damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

service centen

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

o Block up axle securely,.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheet removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose)..

o Repair tire and reassemble,

o 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.

o Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers

Retaining

Ring

Axle Cover

_.,, Square Key

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE THAT HAS A WEAK

BATTEF

_CAUTION: Lead.acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies, Always wear eye protection when

around batteries°

if your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. If "jumper

cables" are used for emergency starting,

follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor ts equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system_

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles,

TO 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,

o Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TOREMOVECABLES,REVERSE

ORDER

o RemoveBLACKcablefirstfrom chassis

andthen from thefully chargedbattery,

o RemoveREDcablelastfrombothbat-

teries.

"Positive"(+) "Negative"(*)

Panel .... -6"

LH, ._

Bolt

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB

o Raise hood.

o Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

,, Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

o Ctose hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

,, Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVEHOODAND GRILLAS-

SEMBLY

,_ Raisehood°

,, Unsnapheadlightwireconnector.

o Standin 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, m_y be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or indF

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust..

merit is necessary, proceed as follows:

o With engine not running, move throttle

control lever to fast position.

o Check that swivel.is against side of

quarter circle° li 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-

tridge plate to expose carburetor choke

(see 'AfR FILTER' in the Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual)°

o Choke should be closed, tf it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

closed, Tighten casing clamp screw se-

curely,

o Reassemble air cleaner,

Choke Cto_ed Casing Clamp

Screw

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, temRerature , altitude or load. If the

carburets# does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning the mixture screw in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving aleaner fuel/air mixture.

Turning the mixture screw out (counter-

clockwise) increases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a richer fuel/air mixture.

IMPORTANT zDamage 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 conlrol cable and choke are

adjusted properly (see above),

With engine off turn idle mixture screw

in (clockwise) closing it finger' tight and

then turn out (counterclockwise) t-1/4

to 1-1!2 turns.

FINAL SE'I-FING

,, Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion control

lever in neutral (N) position.

o With throttle control lever in slow posi-

tion, hold throttle lever against idle

speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 1200 to t400 RPM.

,, While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture

screw in(c!oclwvise) 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 t200 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-

cteclwvise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted., Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest authorized

service centeddepartment, which has

proper equipment and experience to make

any necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed

Screw

Idle Mixture Screw

'Throttle Lever

_. Idle Speed

Screw

Throttle Lever

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more,

,_CAUTION: Never store the tractor witll

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before stor-.

ing in any enclosure°

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage, This 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,

o Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened, Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

o Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

° Fully charge the battery for storage.

° After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

_, To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

batter,/cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see '%0

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

o 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 alcoho! blended

fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or

methanol) can attract moisture which leads

to separation and formation of acids during

storage. Acidic gas can damage the fuel

system of an engine while in storage.

o Drainthefueltank.

o Starttheengineand let it rununtilthe

fuel linesandcarburetorareempty.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the rue! tank or permanent

damage may occur.

_, Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline ini:fuel tank or storage

container, Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container, Run engine

at least 10 minutes afte[ adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer,

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

o Remove spark plug(s).

o Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

o Turn ignition key to "START" position for

a few seconds to distribute oil

,, Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

oDo not store gasoline from one season

to another.

o Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust, Rust and/or did in your gasoline will

cause problems.

o If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

o Cover your tractor with asuitable proteco

tire cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust,

iMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

TROUBLESHOOTaNG CHART

Will not start

Hard to start

Engine w!ll not turn

over

CAUSE

o Out of fuel,

Engine not "CHOKED" prop*

erly,

° Engine flooded.

Engine clicks but will

not start

° Bad spark plug.

o Dlrty air filter,

o Dirty fuel filter,

o Waterin fuel.

Loss of power

o Loose oi damaged wiring,

o Carburetor out of adjustment_

° Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

,, Dirty air filter.

Bad spark plug.

-Weak or dead battery,

Dirty fuel fitter_

o Stale or dirty fuel.

Loose or damaged wiring.

= Carburetor out of adjuslment.

o Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

o Ctutchtbrake pedal not

depressed.

• Attachment clutch is engaged,

° Weak or dead battery.

Blown fuse°

• Corroded battery terminals.

° Loose or damaged wtrlng.

o Faulty ignition swllch.

o Faulty solenoid or starter.

° Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

o Weak or dead battery,

Corroded battery terminals.

= Loose or damaged wiring.

° Faulty solenoid or starter,

° Cutting too much grass/too

fast,,

° Throttle in "CHOKE" position.

CORRECTION .....

° Fill fuel tank.

,, See %0 START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

o Wait several minutes before

attempting to starL

o Replace spark plug.

o Cfeantreplace airfitter.

. Replace fuel filter.

o Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank wifh fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter°

-,, Check all wiring_

o See "To Adjust Carburetor" tn

Service and Adiustments

section_

o Contact an authorized service

center,

o Clean/replace air filter,

• Replace sparkplug

° Recharge or replace battery.

o Replace fuel filter.

° Drain fuel tank and refill witl_

fresh gasoline,

,, Check all wiring.

o See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

° Contact an authorized service

center

o Depress clutch/brake pedal..

o Disengage attachment clutch

Recharge or replace battery

o Replace fuse..

o Clean batteryterminafs..

o Check all wiring.

o Check/replace ignition switch

o Check/replace solenoid or

starter,.

,, Contact an authorized service

center

o Recharge or replace battery.

o Clean battery terminals,.

°Check all wiring,

o Checldreplace solenoid or

starter.,

o Set in "Higher Cur' posi.

tion/reduce speed,

_, Adjust throttle control

1tROUBLESHOOTiNG CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Loss of power (cont'd) • Build-,up of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.,

oDirty air filter.

o Low oil level/dirty oil.

. Faulty spark plug.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or didy fuel.,

Water in fuel.

• Spark plug wire loose.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at-

tachment clutch

engaged _____

Poor cut - uneven

Mower blades wilt not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

. Dirty engine air screentfins.

. Dfrtylclogged muffler,

° Loose or damaged wiring.

o Carburetor out of adjustmenL

° Engine valves out of adjust-

menL

. Worn, bent or loose blade,

.Bentblade mandrel,

• Loose/damaged part(s).

- Faulty operator-safely pres-

ence control system-

. Worn, bent or loose blade.

° Mower deck not level,

° Buildup of grass, leaves, and

trash under mower.

°Bent blade mandrel.

o Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

°Obstruction in clutch mecha-

nism.

- Womldamaged mower drive

belt.

• Frozen idler pulley.

• Frozen blade mandrel,

_speed too stow.

•'Travel speed too fasL

• Wet grass.

CORRECTION

o Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

o Cfean/replace air filter.

o Check oil level!change oilo

- Clean and regap or change

spark plug.,

o Replace fuet filter,,

Drain fue! tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank with fresh gasoline and

replace fuel filter.

o Connect and tighten spark plug

were.

° Clean engine air screen/fins,,

,, Clean/replace muffler,

°Check all wiring.

o See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section,.

,, Contact an authorized service

center.

• Replace blade., Tighten blade

bolt.

. Replace blade mandrel.

. Tighten loose part(s) Replace

damaged parts,

o Check wiring, switches and con-

nections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized

service center/

department.

oReplace blade. Tighten blade

bolt

= Level mower deck.

oClean underside of mower hous-

ing

o Replace blade mandrel.

• Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

"-- i%mo; ;e-or -siructlon....... .....

. Replace mower drive belt.

. Replace Idler pulley_

o Replace blade mandrel.

o Place throttle control In "FAST"

postttom

o Shift to slower speed.

o Allow grass to dry before mow.

ing.

1 ' 32

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Poor grass discharge o Mower deck not level,

(cont'd) o Low/uneven tire air pressure.

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

,, Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

. Mower drive belt worn.

- Blades improperlyinstalted.

o Improper blades used

. Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels,

o Switch is "OFF".

,, Bulb(s) burned out

o Faulty light switch.

o Loose or damaged wiring.

° Blown fuse.

° Bad battery celt(s).

.Poor cable connections.

. Faulty regulator (if so

equfpped),

° Faulty. alternator.

o Freewheel control in "disen-

gaged" position.,

o Motion drive belt worn, dam-

aged or broken,

o Air trapped in transmission

during shipment

or servtcing_ ....

°Engine throttle control not set

at "SLOW_'position for 30

seconds before stopping

engine.,

CORRECTION

o Level mowerdeck.

. Check tires for proper air pres-

sure.

Replace/sharpen blade Tighten

blade bolt.

o Clean underside of mower hous -

[rig,

,_ Replace mower drive belt.

Reinstall blades sharp edge

down..

o Replace with blades listed in this

manuat.

Clean around mandrels to open

vent tloles

Turn switch "ON".

. Replace bulb(s).

o Checldreplace light switch.

Check wiring and connections.

,, Replace fuse.

° Replace battery.,

o ChecWclean all connections

o Replace regulator.

° Replace alternator.

,, Place freewheel control in

"engaged" position.

. Replace motion drive bell.

° Purge transmission.

o Move throttle control to"SLOW"

posftion and allow to idle for 30

seconds before stopping engine.

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270820

t34

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 9!7.270820

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

t 163465 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x3/4

3 STD551025 Washer 9/32 x 5/8 x t6 Gauge

4 8TD55t125 Washer, Lock 1/4

6 STD541025 Nut, He× t/4-20

8 7603J Tray, Battery

1(} 145211 Bolt, Btr Front 1/4-20 x 7_1/2

11 150109 Holddown Baltery Front Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nyton Battery Front t/4

I6 153664 Switch Interlock Push-ln

!9 STD55t125 Washer, Lock 1/4

20 73350400 Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20

2t 147430 Harness, Ugh[ Socket (w14152J)

22 4152J Light Bulb

24 4799J Cable, Battery

25 146148 Cable, Baltery

26 108824X Fuse

28 145491 Cable, Ground

29 12t305X Switch, Seat

30 140301 Switch, Ignition 4 Position

3I 12421tX Nut, Ignition

32 141226 Cover, Ignltton Swilch

33 10931OX Key, Molded, Craftsman

40 156442 Harness, Ignition

41 71110408 Bolt Btk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x t/2

42 131563 Cover, Termfna_

43 145673 Solenoid

44 73640400 Nut Keps Btk Hex 1/4.20 UNC

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular 6 Amp

52 14t940 Profec_ionWire Loop {Hour Meter)

55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2

70 140413 Harness Engine B&SiTec Dual

No]rE: All component dimensions given in US inches

1 inch = 25 4 mm

'TRACTOR ° ° ,_-_ODEL NUMBER 9'17.270820

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

5B t2

55 57

i'36

TRACTOR -- MODEL NU_BEIR 917.2'70820

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160392

2 140356

3 17490612

4 STD551025

5 155272

9 !61917X013

tO STD533710

11 155927

I2 145660

13 155936

t4 17490608

I7 I44983X558

18 126938X

20 156437

23 t24028X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 145198X558

29 155217

30 t5t287X558

3I 139976

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD552507

58 140547

60 72140606

64. 154798

74 STD541437

140 158418

142 156095

t43 154966

144 154207

145 156524

Chassis

Drawbar

Screw, Thd., Roll. 318-t6 x 3/4 Type TT

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Bumper Hood/Dash

Dash, Silt{screened

Bolt, Cardage 3/8-16 x 1

Panel, Dash, LH

Clip Tinnerman Gdlle P/t.

Panel, Dash, RH

Screw, Tnd., Roll 3/8-16 x 1/2 Type TT

Hood Assembly

Bumber Hood

Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank

Bushing, Snap, Nylon, Fuel Line

Washer t3/32 x 13/16 x I2 Gauge

Locknut, Hex, with lnserl 3/6-!6 UNC

Grille, W/Clips MS-558

Lens, Gdlte

Fender/Footrest

Bracket, FendedSupport

Screw, ThdroL 5/16-t8 x 1/2 TYT

Pivot Bracke_Assembly, LH, Mower, Rear

Pivot Bracket Assembly, RH, Mower, Rear

Nut Lock Wflnserl 1/4 - 20 UNC

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X t6 Ga.

Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

Screw, He×Wshd #8-18 x 7/8

Bracket Grille Pickofl RH

Boil FinHex 1/4 -20 UNC X.75

Air Duct P/L t8HP B&S Opp. Twin

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8.16 UNC x 3/4

Dash Lower STLT

Nul Crownlock 3/8-16 UNC

Bracket SuspensionFront

Pta[e Reinforcement STLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Footrest STLT

Rod Pivol Chassis/Hood

NOTE: All component dimensions given in [J S inches

1 inch = 25 4 mm

TRAOTOR - - JiODEL NUMBER 917.270820

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO, NO,.

I 150071 Transaxte (See Breakdown) 64 71170764

Hydro GearModel No. 310- 65 STD551143

0650 66 !6t488

2 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 70 134683

3 143995 Pulley, Transaxle 71 140158

8 154792 Rod Sf_ifl Fender STLT

10 STD561210 Pin Cotter I/8 x t CAD 72 19132012

t5 74490544 BottHex Ftghd 5/16-18 Gr 5 73 156347

16 STD54143I Nut Lock HexWitns 5116-t8 74 t2!t99X

Unc 75 t21749X

I8 STD523710 BoltFtnHex 3/8-16Uncx1 Gr.

5 76 STD581075

19 $3D541437 Nul. Lock Hex W/Wsh 3/8-t6 77 123583X

Unc 78 121748X

21 130564 Knob, Deluxe t/2-13

22 145627 Rod, Brake Hydro 81 161079

24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8.t6 Unc

25 I06888X Sprfng, Brake Rod 82 123782X

26 STD55!O37 Washer 83 19171216

27 8TD561210 Pin Cotter t/Bx 3/4 CAD.. 84 161901

28 145204 Rod, Parking Brake 86 157480

29 124236X Cap, Parking Brake 87 19212016

30 130807 Bracket, Transaxte 88 12000008

32 74760512 BoltHex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 3/4 89 158386

34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 90 t24346X

35 t20183X Bearing, Nylon 91 74780536

36 19211616 Washer 92 74780524

37 I572H Pin, Rott 93 142564

38 123674X Pulley, Idler, Flat 94 140462

39 STD523727 Bolt 95 144643

40 4470J Spacer, Split 96 4497H

41 154777 Keeper, Belt Idler 97 140469

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13116 x !2

Gauge 98 73510600

43 19111012 Washer 11/32xSiSx12Ga 100 19111216

47 127783 Pulley, ldter, V-Groove 102 14 t322

48 154407 Bellcrank Clutch Gmd Dr',/SlrL

49 t23205X Retainer, Belt t03 73940800

50 STD523715 Bott

51 STD541437 NutCrowrilook 3/8-16 UNC t04 140156

52 STD54143! Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc 105 71070516

53 t05710X Link, Clutch 106 74780520

55 I05709X Spdng, Return, Clutch

56 S'fD523712 Boft Hex 3/8-16 x t-1/4 1t6 72110610

57 161588 V-Belt, Ground Drive 144 19111016

59 !40312 Keeper, Cenler Span 148 t59t03

6t 17490612 Screw fhdroL 3/6-16 x3/4 Ty 149 122052X

TT 150 !50935

62 8883R Cover, Pedal 151 t9133210

63 161399 Pulley, Engine

DESCRIPTION

Bott Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5

Wasl_er

Keeper Bell. Engine Hydro

Guide Bell RH Engine

Sb'apTorque Lh Hydro 18/20"

Washer 13/32 x !-t/4 x !2 Ga

SlrapTorque Rh Hydro 0650

Spacer, Spill

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

Gauge

E-Ring

Key, Square

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x I6

Gauge

ShaitAsm Cross Hydro 20"

Tires

Spring Torsion T/A

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

Rod, Tie Hydro 20" Tires

Bushing

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

Ring Klip t15304-62

Console, Sililt

Nut SeiFThd Wsh-hd 114Zinc

Boil Fin Hex 5/16-18 × 2-1/4

Bolt Fin Hex 5/6-18 Unc x 1-1/2

Line Fuel Hydro 4"

Fan, Hydro T'

Control Bypass Hydro 20" Tires

Retainer Spdng 1"ZindCad

Keeper Boll Rh Hydro 0750

18120"

Nut Keps Hex 3/8-16 Unc

Washer 11/32 x3/4 x !6 Ga

Wasf_er Bellvllte .,501Dx

1 50D

Nut Hex Jam Teplock 1/4-20

Unf

Arm, Control Hydro

ScrewCap Hex 5/t6 x t8 x 1

Bolt Fin Hex 5/16-t8 Uric x I

t/4

Bolt Carr, 3/8-t6 x ! 25

Washer !1/32 x 5/8 x t6 Ga

Spacer

Spacer Retainer PM Mower

Bushing Nylon Col]ered

Washer t3/32 x2 x 10 Ga

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U S inches

1 inch = 25,,4 mm

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.270820

STEERING ASSE[_BLY

i i

t -"'IF-"-----=B

.. i_f. -_

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68 G7

TRACTOR _-_'vlODSL NUMBER 917.270820

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

t 139768

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 6266H

6 t21748X

7 19272016

,_O000_

9 3366R

t0 156438

1t STD551137

13 154779

t5 73901000

_7 156546

!8 57079

1£ 124035X

20 126684X

22 71200410

23 127501

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133808

40 STD54t537

4't I00711L

42 145054

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

5t 73800500

54 74780520

62 156594

63 74780616

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

Steering Wheef

Front AxJeAssembly

Spfndie Assemb)y, L,H

Spindle Assembly, RH

Beating, Race, Thrust, Hardened

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/8 x I6 Gauge

Wasller 27/32 x 1-1/4 x I6 Gauge

Ring, Kltp

Bearing, Steering Column

Link, Drag

Washer, Lock

Spacer, Beadng, Front Axle

Nut, Lock, Flange 5/8-11 UNC

Shaft Assembly, Steering

Washer, Thrust 515 x 750 x 033

Support, Shaft

Washer, Shim 1/4 x 5/8 x .,062

Screw Hex Socket t/4-20 x 5/8

Pittman Shaft Assembly

Brackel, Steering

Bushing, Link, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw, Thd, Roll 318-16x 3/4

Rod, lie

Bushing, Steering

Screw "FF#10-32x 5 x 3/8 Flange

Insert, Steering Wheel

Washer 13/32 x 2o3/8x 8 Gauge

Gdpco Nut

Adaptor, Steering Wheel

Boot, Steering Dash P/L Mr}BIk

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

Extension St.eedngNon-Adjust

Cap, Spindle

Ftfting, Grease

Nut Lock Hx W/Ins 5/16.,I8 UNC

BoLLFin Hex 5/16-18 UNC x ! -1/4

Kit, Steering Assembly, Service

Boll Fin Hex3i8-16 unc x t Gr 5

SpacerAxle

Bearing Arm Plttman

Boil Fin Hex 5/8-tlunc x 2-3/4

Brace Axle

NOTE: AI]component dimensions given in US inches

1inch= 25 4 mm

ENGINE

TRACTOR - -E_ODEL NUMBER 9t7.270820

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

<.,_%

23 L2"a_.,""---_'_,

, 42

ENGINE

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUtViBEF_ 9"_7.270820

KEY PART

NO, NO.

t 162152

2 17720410

4 149723

5 144069

6 144068

7 138129

8 150176

10 145552

1t STD55t125

12 STD522507

13 272250

14 132B0336

15 13200300

16 STD551237

17 17490624

23 159880

25 145996

26 73920600

27 152927

29 137180

3! 157103

32 161696

33 I23487X

34 106082X

35 17490512

37 8543R

38 ........

39 t09227X

40 364&, _

41 139277

81 128861

DESCRIPTION

Control Throt Paddle 32 22

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

Engfne (See Breakdown) Briggs

Model No. 42ET07-2631,E1

Muffler Exhaus!

Exhaust Asm, Lell

Exhaust Asm. Right

Clamp Tube Double Engine

Bolt 5116- 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Sems

Heal: Shield Lt

WasherLeck Hvy, Hetica{ 1/4

Bolt Rn Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

Gasket Muflter

Nipple Pipe 4oit2"

Elbow Sld 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer Lock EXlTooth 3/8

Screw Thdrol 3/8.,16×t-1/2 Tyt!

Shtetd Browning/Debris Guard

Control Choke

Nut Keps 3/8-24 Un!

Screw TT tt10_32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear

Cap Fuel Guage STLT

Clamp Hose Blk

Spacer Pad

Screw ThdroI 5/16-t8 x 3/4 -rift

Line Fuel

Plug Oil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Pad Idler 175 x 25 x 06

Bushir'r{:j

Stem Tank Fuel

Nul, Flange tt4-20 Starter Nut

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US, inches

t inch = 25,4 mrn

TRACTOR - - _,ilODSL NUB)IIBER 9t7.270820

SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY

NO.

PART K:EY PART

NO. DESCRIP!riON NO. NO,

140123 Seat 3450 Blldblk Craftsman t2 121246X

I40551 Br'acke[Pnt PivotSeat (blk) ! 3 12!248X

74760616 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1 14 72050412

19131610 Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10Ga 15 134300

t45006 Cllp Push In Hlnged 16 121250X

STD541437 Nul Hex Lock wflns 3/8-t6 Unc t7 "123976X

1241B_X Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 Blk Zt 21 t 53236

17490616 Screw Thdrol 3/8-I6 X 1 Ty-tt 22 STD54143t

19131614 Washer 13/32 X 1 X t4 Ga 24 19171912

155925 Pan PntSeat(blk) 25 I270t8X

I20068X Knob Seat 1t2-t3 Uric Btk

DESCRIPTION

Bracket Pnt Mounting SwIlch

Bushing Snap Bfk Ny150 Id

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20×1-1/2

Spacer Split 28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 't 27 Blk Pnl.

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Boll Shoulder 5/t6-18 Unc_2A

Nut Hex Lock wllns 5/16,-18

Washer 17/32 X 1.3/16 X: !2 Ga.

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-!8 X 62

NOTE: All component dimensions given In U.S, Inch-

es! inch = 25.4 mm

DECALS

TRACI'OR - -_v]ODEL NUi'_BEf_ 917.270820

tl 2

I4 14

KEY

NO.

PART

NO.

156439

163205

163200

163202

273503

133644

163204

156811

146046

163259

DESCRIPTION

Decal Fender Danger Sears

Decal FendAulo Sears Gold

Decal Hood Rh Craftsman

Decal Hood LhCraflsman

Decal HP Engine

Decal MalnI Cuslomer

Sears Dorn

Decal Fender Craftsman Gold

Decal Fender SFLTH Oper

]nst FJS

Decal V,.beftDr Sch Tractor E

Decal Dash Panet

KEY

Nee

PART

NO,, DESCRIPTION

160396 Decal Mower Drive Schematic

138047 Decal, Battery Diehard Sears

163203 Decal Deck Mower EZ3

Mulching

t495 t6 Deca_ BaItery

1383tt Decaf Lift HandIe

142341 Decal, Drawbar Cntrf Mvt

Hyd L|.

154515 Pad Footrest Lh S'fLT

t545t6 Pad Footrest Rh STLf

163471 Manual, Owner's (English)

t634'72 Manua], Owner's (Spanish)

WHEELS & TIRES

KEY PART

NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Valve Cap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 1062P__.2X Tire, Front

4 59904 Tube, Fronl Tire

(Not Provided, Service Item

Only)

5 106732X427 Rim, Front

6 278H Fitting, Grease (Front Whee_

Only)

7 9040H Bearing, Flang_ (Front Wheel

Only)

6 106108X427 Rim, Rear

9 t22082X "1ire, Rear

10 7152J Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided, Service llem

Only)

t 1 !04757X Cap, Axle

- 14433,I. Sealant, Tire (t0 oz Tube}

NOTE: All component dimensions given in US inches

1 inch = 254 mm

TRACTOR - - MODE[. NL_BER 917.270820

LIFT ASSEMBLY

29 --._._ 28 27

25 2423

\ 12

20 2O

TRACTOR --it,'iODEL NU_BER 917.270820

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION

1 !59460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm

2 159471 Sha|tAsm Lift

3t05767X Pin Groove

4 120&q,002 E Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21t32 x t x 2t Ga

6 t20183X Bearing Nytong

7 12563IX Grip Handfe Fluted

8 t22365X Button Plunger Read

! t 139865 Link Asm Lilt L H

12 139866 LinkAsm Lilt RH

13 STD624008 RetatnerSpring

15 127218 Link Fronl

I6 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1t2-t3 Unc

17 130174 Trunnion BlkZinc

18 73680800 Nut,Lock W,,Wsh 1t2-.I3 Unc

I9 139868 Arm Suspension Mower

20 STD624008 Retainer Spring

23 110807X Nut, Special

24 19131016 Washer 13/32x5/Sx 16Ga

25 2876H Spring

26 76020308 Pfn, Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

27 t26971X Rod, Adjust Life

28 73350600 Nul, Hex Jam 3/8-!6 UNC

29 138057 Knob, lnfinile Height Admustment

30 150233 Trunnion. Inf, Height

3t 140302 Bearing, Pvt, Lift, Spherical

32 73540600 Nut Crownlock 3t8-24

49 145212 Nul, Hex Flange Lock

50 t10452X Nut, Push Phos, & Oil

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensions given in U.S. inches

t inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR ,.- _ODEL NU[_,r_BER9'17.270820

MOWERDECK

72 z

i 43

tot

,34

33 IOZ ''_"

105

103

21 22

2'7

i48

"TRACTOR -- MODEL NUI'vIBER 917.270820

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PAR'i"

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 144393 Mower Housing 59 141043

2 STD533107 Bolt 67 162113

3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 68 144200

Front 71 142427

4 138440 Bracket Assembly, Sway Bar 72 131870

5 STD824008 Retainer Spring 73 t27847

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 74 121748X

8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x ! 25 Gr 8 75 12000029

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 76 128903

10 140296 Washer, Hardened

11 134149 Blada, Mu_ching 77

12 129895 Bearing, Ball 78

13 137645 Shall Assembly, Mandrel, 79

Vented (tnct Key Number 6) 80

14 128774 Housing, Mandrel, Vented 81

15 110485X Bearing, Ball, Mandrel 82

!6 140329 Stripper, Vented Mower Deck 83

17 72110610 Boll, Carriage 3/8-16 x2-1/4 84

t8 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16q8 x5/8 85

t9 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 92

20 159770 Baflle, Vode×

21 STD54143I Nut, Crownlock 5/!6-18 UNC 10t

22 13,t753 Stiffener Bracket 102

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 103

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 104

25 1237t3X Spring, Torsion, Deflector 105

26 !10452X Nut, Push 106

27 130968 Shield, Deltec{or tt 1

28 19111016 Washer 1t/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga I12

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 113

30 157722 Screw Thdrol Rolling Wsh Hd It4

31 129983 Washer, Spacer 1t 5

32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 1t6

33 137268 Nut, Topleck, Ftanged 117

34 STD533717 Bolt 118

35 133835 Faslner, Chrislmas Tree 119

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 121

37 19131316 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga 128

40 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-t6 UNC 129

41 133551 ROd,Pivot, with Ntbs 130

43 140083 Rod, Clutch, Secondary. wlNIbs

44 140088 Guard, Mandre/, L,H, t3t

45 8TD624003 Relalner 132

46 137729 Screw, Thd. RoI[ !/4-20 x 5/8 141

48 133944 Washer, Hardened - -

49 t55086 Rotler Assembly', Cam Follower

50 131340 Bott, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

51 STD5414IO Locknut -- 145411

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5116_t8 UNC

53 ! 3t845X900 Arm Assembly, Pad, Bral{e

54 t33943 W'asher, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

56 122052>( Spacer, Retainer

58 140086 Spdng, Torsion Brakes 42"

DESCRIPTION

Guard, Tuv Idler (94)

Knob Custom Oval

V-Boil

Rod, Clutcl_, Primary, with Nibs

Spring, Return

Arm, Clutch, Secondary

Washer25!32 × I-5/8 × 16 Ga

Ring, Kllp

Bolt, SI_oulder 3/8-t6 UNC x

! ,44

127845 Keeper, Spring

160570 Arm, Clutch, Primary

127498 Bushing, Large, Brass

153701 Spring, Mower Clu(ch

73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-!6 UNC

142028 Trunnion Adj 94

120958X Washer Slntered

156084 Keeper Bell: Idler

72140618 Bolt Carriage 3!8-16 x 2-1/4

STD541437 Locknul, Hex WfWsh 318-t6

UNC

136420 Cover Mulching 42" Black

71161010 Screw '['russ Hd Phil10-24 x5]8

19061216 Washer #10

STD551110 Washer Lock

I60793 Latch Asm Bagger

2029J Nut Weld

155197 Bracket Gauge, Wheel LH

155198 Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RH

17490512 Screw Thdrot 5/16-18 x 3/4

73510500 Nut, Hex Keps 5/t6-18 UNC

72110504 Boll. Carriage 5/16 tJNC x 1/2

137644 Bolt, Shoulder

133957 Wheel, Gauge

73930600 Nut, Crownfock 3t8-t6

19121414 Washer 13/32x 7/8x 14 Ga.

t43723 Bracket

t53390 Washer Felt

19131312 Washer I3/32 x 13/16 x 12 Go.

STD523710 Bolt, Fin Hex 318-16UNC x 1

Gr 5

STD533710 Bof! Rdhd Sqnf<3/8-16 UNC x 1

19132203 Washer 13/32 x t-3/8 x 3 Go.

6266H Washer Thrust .75× t 230

t 30794 Mandrel Assembty (Includes

Key Numbers 8-10, 12.!5, 3!

and 32)

Mower Deck, CompLete(Sld

deck -order separately mulcher

plate components key tics 101-

1o6)

NOIE: All component dimensions given in U S Inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -- MODEL NU_,_Et,ER 917.2.70820

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - -_,/tODI:=L NU_'_BER 310-650

TRACTOR - - MODEL f'_U_diBER 917.270820

HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 310-650

KEY PART KEY PART

NO, NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO,

1 532142930 Housing, Lower 43 532142884

2 532142931 Assembly, UpperHoustng 44 532150829

3 532142932 Seal, Llp 52 532142991

4 532142928 Ring, Wire Retaining 53 532142961

5 532142933 Ring, Retaining 56 532142963

6 532142934 Bearing, Shaft Baii 56 532142984

7 532142935 Bearing, Cradle 59 532142965

8 532150771 Bearing, Thrust 30x52 x 13 62 532142966

9 532142937 Swashplale, Vadab[e 63 532142967

13 532142938 Block, Cytinder Assembly 64 532142920

t4 532142939 Arm, TnJnnion 68 532142969

I5 532142940 Seal, Lip 69 532144610

I7 532142941 Guide, Stot 83 53214297_

t8 532150772 Shaft, Motor 85 532t 50806

19 532150773 Bearing,'Thrust 42x 68 x 16 88 532142973

23 532142944 Block, CyI]nderAssembly 89 532142974

24 532142945 Seal Lip 10 x 25 x 7 90 532142975

25 532142946 Actuator, Bypass 9t 532142976

26 532150774 Center SecttonAssembly KIt 92 532142977

27 532142948 Seal, Lip 26 x42 x8 93 532142978

28 532142949 Ring, ReIalnfng I13 532142917

29 532142950 Washer 26x 35 x 1 t14 532142918

30 532150787 PIate, Bypass !19 532!42980

34 532142951 Oit F31[erElement I34 532144607

35 532142952 Arm, Bypass I35 532144608

38 532f42953 Ring, Retafn_ng 139 532_50775

37 532142954 Arm, Acluating t40 532150776

38 532142955 Pin, Actuating

39 532150777 Deft 5/16-24 x 1-3/4 NOTE:

40 532150778 Locknut, Hex 5/16-24 UNJC

41 532142958 Brake Rotor/Staler Kit

DESCRIPTION

Wasiler 7/16 x 7/8 × .060

Dtlferentlal Assembly

Washer 3/4 x t 5 x ,13

Seal ,75x 125 x 250

Shaft, fnput

Bolt 1/4..20 x 1.38

Pin ,50Dx.43 ID x 750

Arm, Control

Puck, Dampener

Set Screw

Spring

Slud 5/16-24

Jacks_]att Assembly

Jackshaft

Screw, Cap

Washer 7t16 x 1 x 1/2

Sleeve Bearing

Seal, Wiper

Spring, Block

Washer, Block Thrust

Cap, Vent Assembly

Filling, O-Ring Assembly

Spacer

Nul, Casfle 5/16-24

Pin, Cotler

Spring, Compression

Nut, Hex 5/I6-24

Atl component dimensions given in U S inct_es

I inch = 25.4 mm

TRACTOR -° MODEL NUMBER 9t7.270820

BRIGGS& STRATTONENGINE-MODELNUMBER42E707,TYPENUMBER2631.-E1

220 @3

230 _-_

219

240

525

524 O

523

..,_ 842

422

284A

642

£_t 165

643

535

445

235

161

537

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 9t 7.270820

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

121 CARBURETOR KiT]

51A

•51 52

205

@ 634

468

332

@75

188

i006

_635 383

TRACTOF'Y - -_IODEL NUMBER 9_ 7.270820

BRIGG$ & STRATTON ENGtNE.4VtODEL NUMBER 42E707, TYPE; NUMBER 2G31-E1

783

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544

803

801

802

@ ss2

209A 209

201

414 207 y

307

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBEF_ 917,270820

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

IOA

304

572

244

305

881

1019 LABEL KITl

_t_ REQUIRES SPECIAL TOOLS

TO INSTALL. SEE REPAIR

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

305

306

307

_oI--"_\\

"A__.__" _,=_ 305

306

TRACTOR - - _]ODEL NU_P_,ER 917.270820

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

_<EY PART KEY PART

NO. NO, DESCRIPTION NO, NO, DESCRIPTION

I 497074

2 399265

3 391086

4 493304

5 493457

5A 493458

7 271867

7A 271868

8 495754

8A 222892

9 27803

t0 94382

10A 94830

tt 280225

!2 273208

271188

271189

13 94565

15 94239

16 394028

94.i96

19 399264

20 291675

22 94724

23 491180

24 222698

25 498584

498585

498586

498587

26 394959

394960

394961

394962

27 263129

28 498319

391286

29 394306

397158

32 94671

33 390420

34 261528

35 65906

36 26828

40 221596

4t 292260

42 494553

45 261366

46 214484

50 213290

5I 271412

CyfinderAssembly 51A 281412 Spacer, Carburetor

Bushlng 52 270884 " Gasket, Intake Manifold

" Seal, Oil Mounting

Sump, Engine 53 93970 Screw, Hex Head,

Head, Cylinder #1 Carburetor to Manilold

Head, Cylinder #2 54 93208 Screw, Phillips

" Gasket, CylfnderHead #I 75 222511 Washer, Spdng

" Gasket, CyitnderHead #2 78 95039 Screw, Hex

BreatherAssembly #t 9! 499281 Body Assembly, Upper

Cover, Breather Cylinder #2 95 93499 Screw, Seres

(Used Only on Key #572, 96 22!939 Valve, Throlffe

Air Baffle with Holes for 97 499172 Shaft, Tllrottle

Mounting) 98 91920 Screw, Fiflisler Head

" Gasket, Breatf_er 99 26157 Spring, Thro|tle Adjust

Screw, Sems 102 271607 "* Gasket, Carburetor Body

Screw, Sems I03 298514 Float, Carburetor

Tube, Breather 104 231435 "" Ptn, Float Hinge

" Gasket, Crankcase, .015" Thick 105 394682 "" Valve_Needte

"Gasket, Crankcase, 005" Thick 107 499655 Body Assembly, Lowe_

" Gasket, Crankcase, 009" Thick 108 225373 Valve, Choke

Screw, Cylinder Head 109 392673 Shall, Choke

Plug, Oil Drain t16 280474 *O_Ring

Crankshaft I17 232018 Jet, Needle Valve, Fixed

Timing Gear Key 232022 Jet, Needle Valve, Fixed,

Bushing High Altitude

• Seal, Oil 119 94152 Screw, Hex Head

Screw, Sems 12t 491539 Carburetor Kit

FIywheei 125 19306 Carburelor

Key, Flywheel 127 223472 *" PIug, Welch

Piston Assembly, Standard Size 16t 496599 Base, Air CIeaner

Piston Assembly, .010" t65 94289 Nut, Wing

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

Pislon Assembly, 020" Suit)

Oversize 188 94627 Screw

Pislon Assembly, ,030" 201 262683 Link

Oversize 202 262684 Link

Ring Set, Standard Size 203 280997 Crank, Belt

Ring Set, ,.010"Oversize 205 939/1 Screw, Hex Head

Ring Set, .020_Oversize 206 94298 Nut

Ring Set, .030" Oversize 207 262337 Spdng, Centre!, Rod

Loci{, Piston Pin 209 262352 Spring, Governor

Pin, Piston, Standard Size 209A 261563 Spring, Governor Idle

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

Rod, Connecting, Standard 219A 393415 Oit Stinger

Size 220 222773 Washer, Thrust

Rod_Connecting, _020" 222 491282 Bracket, Control

Undersize 224 94297 Screw, Torx

Screw, Connecting Rod

Valve, Exhaust " Included tn Gasket Set (495868)

Valve, Intake *" Included in Carburetor Kit (491539}

Spring, Valve, intake *" Included In Carburetor Ktl (491539),

Spdng, Valve, Exhaust and Pump Repair Kit (393397)

Retainer, Valve, Intake .... Included in Gasket Set (495868),

Retainer, Valve, Exhaust and Carburetor Kit (49! 539)

Keeper, Valve

"f_ppet, Valve NOTE: A_tcomponent dimensions given In US inches

Gear, Cam 1 inch = 25.4 mm

Manifold, Intake

•'** Gasket, Carburetor Mounting

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270820

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

KEY PART

NO. NO.

227 491297

229 62199

230 223882

235 224995

240 394358

2¢4 230318

257 93897

284 94674

284A 94882

304 495469

305 94786

306 222846

306A 223734

307 94930

308 224774

308A 2247'75

309 497596

3t0 94003

31t 497608

332 230674

333 394891

334 94731

337 802592

356 494705

358 495868

363 19203

383 89838

391 280197

392 261395

394 272638

414 220680

422 222875

432 221377

434 223888

435 93829

445 394O19

468 497908

474 393474

482 93621

510 497606

523 494947

524 271157

525 495348

528 393815

534 94823

535 272490

537 271411

5¢4 497603

552 262332

552A 262331

556 93585

562 93853

567 94811

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Lever Assembly, Governor 569 272645 " Gasket, Base

Washer 572 224816 Bafiie, Air, Cylinder #2

Wasi_er,GovemorCrank, Inside 573 491304 Ptate, Back

Shteld, Fuel Spray 592 92278 Nut, Hex_

Fitter, Fuel 601 93053 Clamp, Hose

Connector, Fuel Line 615 94296 Retainer, E-Ring

Screw, Seres 6!5A 263080 Retainer

Screw, Hex Head 616 491530 Crank, Governor

Screw, Hex Head 634 271013 " W'asher, 'Throttle Shait

Housing, Blower, Red 634A 491287 " Sea[, GovemorShaft

Screw, Seres 635 66538 Boo!, Spark Plug

Shield, Cylinder 642 225008 Cover, Air Cleaner

Sl_ietd, Cylinder 643 496700 Rate, Air Cleaner

Screw, Seff-'Papping 653 93585 Screw, Hex Head

Cover, Atr Guide 726 391362 Gear, Ring

Cover, Air Guide (Includes Mounting Pads)

Motor, Starter 741 262989 Gear, "riming

Bolt, Thru 783 280104 Gear, Starter

BrushSet 801 394860 Cap, Drive

Nut, Hex 802 497607 Cap, End

Armature, Magneto 803 497604 Housing, Starter

Screw, Sems 819 94675 Screw, Hex Head

Plug, Spark 842 270920 * Seal, Cap

Wire, Stop 847 495715 Tube Assembly, Oil

Gasket Set 851 493880 Terminal, Cabte

F{ywhee[ PuIler 858 270989 *'* Diaphragm, Carburetor

Wrench, Spark Plug 859 271025 **' Gasket, Pump

Body, Pump 860 261358 "'" Spdng, Diaphragm

"°" Spring, Diaphragm 861 393397 RepatrKit, Pump

"** DIaphragm, Carburelor 868 497212 Seat, Valve

Wasller 869 261463 Seat, Valve, Intake

Bracket, Oil Fill 870 213316 Seat, Valve, Exhaust

"'" Cap, Spdng 871 261961 Bushing, Guide (Exhaust Only)

Cover, Diaphragm 231218 Bushing, Guide (Intake, Brass)

Screw, Diaphragm Cover 877 393456 Wire, Alternator

Fitter, Air 881 495901 Plate, Cover

Screen, Rolating 955 397882 Plug and Seal, Solenoid

Alternator 1005 281053 Fan, Ftywheet

Screw, 1006 224901 Retainer, Fan

Ddve, Starter 1019 496726 Label Kit

Cap, 0tt Fill 1090 97605 Retainer, Brush

•Seal, Fill Tube 2500 42E707-2631 Replacement Engine

Tube, Oil Fill (Includes Seals 498543 Replacement Shortblock

Hose, Vacuum

Screw, Air Cleaner ' Included in Gasket Sol (495868)

Filter, Air "* Included inCarburetor Kit (491539)

.... Gasket, Air Cleaner **" Included In Carburetor Kit (491539),

Armature, Starter and Pump Repair Kit (393397)

Lower Bushing. Governor .... Included in Gasket Set (495868),

kipper Bushing, Governor and CarbtJrotor Kit (49t 539)

Screw, Hex Head

Bolt, Governor Lever NOTE: All component dimensions given in U S. inches

Screw, Hex Head, 1 inch = 25 4 mm

Back Plale to Cylinder

SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR o o _'v'IODEL NUMBER 917,270820

BATTERY

AMMETER

_OPTIONAL)

IGNITION

SWITCH

IGNITION SWITCH

PosmoN CIRCUIT "MAKE"

G_,4t #__.ONE.....

RUN B 4-L NONE.

START B +L ÷ S NONE

O--\jD,

FUSE 30 AMP

',C,W--,

---TO :'

l ........ ,J

CLUTCH !BRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

8_ACK

(OPTIONAL)

R_O

STARTER

BL_CK

SEAT SWITCH

...... / (NOTOCCUPIED)

WHILE l......... I J I ........... I

..... ATT MENT CLUTCH "q r'-r4OIINDtNG

(CLUTCH OFF) J C'O't_r_&CTOR

_LA.C* CJ tGNtTIONuNtT

[SPARK PLUG

I----O GAP

_(2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL ENGINES)

20 VOLTS ,_o MP4, 036(_ rlpl,f

CHA,c._tIN _ SYI;1"EM OUTPUT

/_P OC ¢ _,oo RPM ICI-IA_qGIFI(1 SYSTEM DIBCONttECTED)

UGHT]iq(I fIysIEM OUTPUT DIOD c tALTERNATOR_, I

)

NOTE

YOUR TRACTOR IS

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL.

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED, AT IDLE THE LIGHTS

Will DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST..

HEADLIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE _

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS /," /

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SBGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

G3 SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH

SKY LINE OR TREE.

15o MAX.

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

_,_ _,_ greater than 15°}, never across the face. Make turns gradu- i

_ ally to prevent tipping or toss of control. Exercise extreme !

caution when changing direction on siopes. I

For the repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pro, 7 days a week

loS00-366 PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

dornicilio - 1,,800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800o4-REPA R

(I -800-473-.7274)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a

dornicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

! -800.-488=1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pro, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

When requesting service or ordering

parts, always provide the following

information:

• Product Type ,, Part Number

,, Model Number ,, Part Description 8EAR,

Amenca-s Repatr Specialists

163471 Rev. 3 3.13.98 JH , Printed in U.S.A.

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