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•Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN"

19.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270920

• Safety

• Assembly

•Operation

• Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety Rules

and Instructionsbefore operat-

ingthis equipment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am -5 pm, Mon -Sat

Seam, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, II60179

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

Warr_Lnty "_....._...... :...... ......i .................... 2

Safety R=Jles. ...... :...... ......;...... .............. 2

ProdUct Spec_ficatlons ........................... 5

Assembly ..... .?,.,._ ...... ,........................... 7

Operation ....... '.............. _........................ 11

Maintenance Schedule ;................... 178

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED TWO YE_,R WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

material or workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

contained in the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

days from the date of purchase, warranty service is available by taking your Craftsman

riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. (In-home warranty service will

still be available after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard trip charge will

apply). This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States. This

Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may alsohave other rights which may

vary from state to state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., D/817 WA, HOFFMAN ESTATES, iL 60179

IMPORTANT" This cutting machine is

capable of amputating hands and feet

and throwing objects. Failure to observe

the following safety instructions could

result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all

instructions in the manual and on the

machine before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to

operate the machine.

• Clear the area of objects such as

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

picked up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down

and behind before and while backing.

• Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

2 guard in place.

•Slow down before tuming.

•Never leave arunning machine

unattended. Always turn off blades, set

parking brake, stop engine, and

remove keys before dismounting.

•Tum off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

• Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•Do not operate the machine while

under the influence of alcohol or

drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near

or crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or

unloading the machine into a trailer or

truck.

•Data indicates that operators, age 60

years and above, are involved in a

large percentage of riding mower-

related injuries. These operators

should evaluate their ability to operate

the riding mower safely enough to

protect themselves and others from

senous injury.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you

cannot back up the slope or if you leel

uneasy on it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide ob-

stacles.

•Use slow speed• Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

DO NOT:

•Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, tum slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly tum over if a wheel is over

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

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if

children enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching

blind comers, shrubs, trees, or other

objects that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

engine to cool before refueling. Do

not smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

cOntainer inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water

heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

3 area.

• Keepnuts and bolts, especiallyblade

attachmentbolts,tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regu-

larly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs

with the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or al-

low objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when sewicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently. Ad-

just and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other

people before mowing. Stop machine

if anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always |ook down

and behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children: They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if

children enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max),

not across.

ALook for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety preca[Jtions. It fneans CAU-

TIONItt BECOME AWAREII! YOUR

SAFETY IS INVOLVED.

c,AeCA.Ul_.IO.N:In order to.prevent.acci-

nta=starting wnen setting up, trans-

porting, adjusting or making repairs al-

ways disconnect spark plug wire and

place wire where it cannot contact spark

plug.

_kCAUTION: Do not coast down a hill in

neutral, you may lose control of the trac-

tor.

•Remove obstacles such as recks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.

Uneven terrain could overturn the

machine. Tall grass can hide obsta-

cles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear

so that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.

if tires Iosa traction, disengage the

blades and proceed slowly straight

down the slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

• Do not turn on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, tum slowly and

gradually downhill, if possible.

tAhCAUTION: Tow o.nly_atta._men.ts

at are recommeno_a by aria comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest pos-

sibio speed when on a slope. Too heavy

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

Tires can lose traction with the ground

and cause you to loss control of your trac-

tor.

&WARN.IN.G: Th.e engi.ne exhaus.t from

this pro<_uct contains chemicals Known

to the State of Califomia to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

4

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE

CAPACITY

AND TYPE:

OILTYPE

API-SF/SG/SH):

OIL CAPACITY:

SPARK PLUG:

GAP: .030")

VALVE

ADJUSTMENT

GROUND

SPEED (MPH):

TIRE

PRESSURE:

CHARGING

SYSTEM:

BA'I-FERY:

BLADE BOLT

TORQUE:

3.5 GALLONS

UNLEADED

REGULAR

SAE 30

(ABOVE 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(BELOW 32°F)

3.0PINTS

CHAMPION

RJ19LM OR J19LM

INTAKE: .004"-.006"

EXHAUST'..007"-.009'

FORWARD: 5.5

REVERSE: 2.4

FRONT: 14 PSi

REAR: 10 PSI

3AMPS BATTERY

5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE:U1R

27-35 FT. LBS

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible depend-

ability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center. We have competent, well-trained

technicians and the proper tools to

service or repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.

Always observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MNNTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is

available on this product. Contact your

nearest Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, caring for and using your tractor.

•Follow the instructions under =Mainte-

nance" and =Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any

unimproved forest-covered, brush-

covered or grass-covered land unless

the engine's exhaust system is equipped

with a spark arrester meeting applicable

local or state laws (if any). Ira spark

arrester is used, it should be maintained

in effective working order by the opera-

tor.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code).

Other states may have similar laws.

Federal laws apply on federal lands. A

spark attester for the muffler is available

through your nearest Sears Authorized

Service Center/Department (See

REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).

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Steerlng Wheel t

_ _ Steering

Steering Extension

Sleeve Shaft

Adapter

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

Wheel g

II (, 1J_ _. /--/ (1) Lock

(_/)sLaregeF'at _L_>lCk._t_

sher Seat

17/32 x 1-3/16 x12 Gauge

(1) Knob

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

Keys

(2) Keys

Video Cassette

"-1

Slope Sheet

6

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

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

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

correct tools as necessary to insure proper tightness.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

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

(1) 3/4" socket with (1) Tire pressure

drive ratchet gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating

position (seated behind the steering

wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton.

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose pads or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE REMOVING TRACTOR

FROM SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower

steering shaft. Align mounting holes

in extension and lower shafts and

install 5/16 hex bolt and Iocknut.

Tighten securely.

•Place tabs of steedng boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steedng wheel adapter from

steedng wheel and slide adapter onto

steedng shaft extension.

•Position steedng wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to dght) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steedng wheel.

•Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove

any staples in skid that may puncture

tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

7

HOWTO SETUPYOURTRACTOR

CHECK BA'n'ERY

•Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one

hour at 6-10 amps. (See =BATTERY"

in Maintenance section of this manual

for charging instructions).

Y"' "Label

• .o'

:-::i..........

iNSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove adjustment knob and flat

washer securing seat to cardboard

packing and set aside for assembly of

seat to tractor,

•Pivot seat upward and remove from

the cardboard packing. Remove the

cardboard packing and discard.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten,

• Lower seat into operating position

and sit on seat.

•Slide seat until acomfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely,

Seat

Seat Pan

NOTE: You may now rollor drive you

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instructionbelow to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmission

(See _'O TRANSPORT" in the Opera-

tion section of this manual),

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location

and function of controls)

_kWARNING: Before starting, read,

understand and follow all instructions in

the Operation section of this manual• Be

sure tractor is in a well-ventilated area•

Be sure the area in front of tractor is

clear of other people and objects.

•Be sure all the above assembly steps

have been completed.

•Check engine oil level and fill fuel

tank with gasoline.

•Place freewheel control in "transmis-

sion engaged" position.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

the parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

•Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Start the engine. After engine has

started, move throttle control to idle

position.

•Release parking brake.

Shoulder

Flat

'Adjustment Washer

Knob 8

• Slowly move the motion control lever

forward and slowly drive tractor off

skid.

• Apply brake to stop tractor, set parking

brake and place motion control lever

in neutral position.

•Tum ignition key to "OFF" position.

Continue with the instructions that follow.

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overin-

flated at the factory for shipping pur-

poses. Correct tire pressure is important

for best cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be property leveled. See "I"O

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual. Verify that the

belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to Operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

properly adjusted. See =TO ADJUST

BRAKE" in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

(If previously removed)

•Raise and hold deflector shield in

upright position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front

of mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

• Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

•Hook roar latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

,I_!ILCAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold

shield when attaching mulcher plate and

allow it to rest on plate while in opera-

tion.

Shield

Mulcher

Latch

Hooks

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store

in a safe place. Your mower is now ready

for discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory,

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are de-

signed for discharging and bagging also.

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t/CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY

YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO

ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND

SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY

PRODUCT.

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

,# All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

4Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6

amps).

4Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

/Be sure mower deck is propedy

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

best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

JCheck mower and ddve belts. Be sure

they are routed propedy around

pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

4" Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

,/Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in ddve position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

,I Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,I Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

4Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

4It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions

(See "TO START ENGINE" and

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual).

10

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENG,NEONENG,NEOFFO.LPRESSUREL,G'SONO%T_.P

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKINGBRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE

ATFACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY• FREE WHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonly)

11

KNOWYOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever

Light Switch

Lever

Choke Plunger

Throttle

Clutch/

Brake Pedal

Lift Lever

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Free Wheel

Control g Brake Lever

Motion

Control

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards

Institute.

AMMETER - Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of batten].

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER -Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT MFT LEVER -Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other atlachments mounted to your

tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL -Used when starting

a cold engine.

CLUTCWBRAKE PEDAL - Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER -Selects the

speed and direction of tractor.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly

towing the tractor with the engine off.

IGNITION SWITCH -Used for starting

and stopping the engine.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER -Used to

release attachment lift lever when

changing its position.

LIGHT SWITCH -Turns the headlights on

and off.

PARKING BRAKE LEVER - Locks

clutch/brake pedal into the brake

position.

THROTTLE CONTROL -Used to control

engine speed.

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

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

glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any

adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety.mask

over spectacles or standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine

is running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will Shut off the engine.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

=BRAKE" position and hold.

•Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pres-

sure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal

should remain in =BRAKE" position.

Make sure parking brake will hold

tractor secure. Attachment Clutch Lever

Choke =Engaged" Position

Control __ =Disengaged"

___.__ Position

Park,ng

Control---,L "_'_ \ ,,_-'_\\_ Brake ,

------_'_ _', \V/I Engaged

Clutch/ "_,"_ '_\'__-S_-__--j.1--'_ Position

Brake_

._ _ Motion

Dis.e.n ag ged". =.._1____. Control

Position "Brake .Lever

STOPPING Position

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop mower blades,move attach-

ment clutch lever to =DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pedal into full =BRAKE" position.

• Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not retum to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

ENGINE -

•Move throttle control to s!ow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

=backfire".

•Tum ignition key to =OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use. 13

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition

switch in any posdion other than 'OFF'

will cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THROI'FLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at less than full

throttle reduces the battery charging

rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging

and mower performance.

TO USE CHOKE CONTROL

Use choke control whenever you are

starting a cold engine. Do not use to start

a warm engine.

•To engage choke control, pull knob

out. Slowly push knob in to disen-

gage.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACK-

WARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

•Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

•Release parking brake and clutch/

brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTFING

HEIGHT

The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

•Grasp lift lever.

•Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

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

measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running.

Theseheightsare approximateand may

vary depending upon soil conditions,

height of grass and types of grass being

mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO ADJUST GAUGE WHEELS

Gauge wheels are propedy adjusted

when they are slightly off the ground

when mower is at the desired cutting

height in operating position. Gauge

wheels then keep the deck in proper

position to help prevent scalping in most

terrain conditions.

•Adjust gauge wheels with tractor on a

flat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of

this manual).

• With mower in desired height of cut

position, gauge wheels should be

assembled so they are slightly off the

ground. Install gauge wheel in

appropdate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/

8 washer, and 3/8-16 lecknut and

tighten securely.

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Locknut\

Gauge

Wheel _ _--'_ _lv,,_,Z_

Mounting _ _ '"_._

Bracket_ _ _ f

3/8 Washer Shoulder

Gaug' Washe_'_ulderwheel

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment

clutch engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachment lift

control.

•Start mower blades by engaging

attachment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

gage attachment clutch control.

ACAUTION.'. Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place.

AttachmentClutchLever

"Engaged" Position

Lever High

Position

uft

bLow

Position

Position

Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15°and do

not drive across any slope.

•Choose the slowest speed before

starting up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary,

push clutch/brake pedal quickly to

brake position and engage parking

brake.

•Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is de-

pressed.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

• Make all turns slowly.

TOTRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by

placing freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position. Free wheel control is

located at the rear drawbar of tractor.

•Raise attachment lift to highest

position with attachment lift control.

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•Pull freewheel control out and down

into the slot and release so it is held in

the disengaged position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more

than two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage

when transporting your tractor on a truck

or a trailer, be sure hood is closed and

secured to tractor. Use an appropriate

means of tying hood to tractor (rope,

cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are

recommended by and comply with

specifications of the manufacturer of your

tractor. Use common sense when towing.

Too heavy of aload, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with

the ground and cause you to lose control

of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENIGNE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe

clean, reinsert the dipstick and screw

cap tight, wait for a few seconds,

remove and read oil level. If neces-

sary, add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

• For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See =OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the Mainte-

nance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fillfuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane, (Use of leaded gasoline

will increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do

not mix oil with gasoline. Purchase

fuel in quantities that can be used

within 30 days to assure fuel fresh-

ness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in

temperatures below 32°F(0°C), use

fresh, clean winter grade gasoline to

help insure good cold weather starting.

WARNING: Experience indicates that

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

emptied before storage of 30 days or

longer. Drain the gas tank, start the

engine and let it run until the fuel lines

and carburetor are empty. Use fresh fuel

next season. See Storage Instructions

for additional information. Never use

engine or carburetor cleaner products in

the fuel tank or permanent damage may

Occur,

ACAUTION: Fillto bottom of gastank

filler neck. Do not ovedill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel

from the tank to the engine.

•Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral

(N) position.

•Move attachment clutchto uDISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move throttle control to fast position

,, Pull choke control out for a cold

engine start attempt. For awarm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

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•Insert key into ignition and tum 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, wait a few minutes and try again. If

engine still does not start, pull the

choke control out and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

•When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. If the engine

starts to run roughly, pull the choke

control out slightly for afew seconds

and then continue to push the control

in slowly.

•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 ° Fand

below)

• When engine starts, slowly push

choke control in until the engine

begins to run smoothly. Continue to

push the choke control 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 slightly 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.

•Place the motion control lever in

neutral. Release the parking brake

and let the clutch/broke

slowly return to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during

the engine warm up period.

•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: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32

F) the carburetor fuel mixture may need

to be adjusted for best engine perfor-

mance. See =TO ADJUST CARBURE-

TOR _in the Service and Adjustments

section of this manual.

PURGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the

transmission be purged before operating

tractor for the first time. This procedure

will remove any trapped air reside the

transmission 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 reinstaila-

tion before operating the tractor.

•Place tractor safely on level surface

with engine off and parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling

position (See =TO TRANSPORT" in

this section of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

Afterthe engine is running, move

throttle control to slow position. With

motion control lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/

brake pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full

forward position and hold for five (5)

seconds. Move lever to full reverse

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Repeat this procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will

be no movement of ddve wheels. The air

is being removed from hydraulic drive

system.

•Move motion control lever to neutral

(N) position. Shut- off engine and set

parking brake.

•Engage transmission by placing

freewheel control in driving position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

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• Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

Alter the engine is running, move

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

motion control lever in neutral (N)

position, slowly disengage clutch/

brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever

forward, alter the tractor moves

approximately 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 procedure with

the motion control lever three (3)

times.

•Your tractor is now purged and now

ready for normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

•Mower should be propedy leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for tdmming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor:

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by

turning to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. Alter 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

possible fire hazard from dried

clippings. Make first cut relatively

high; the second to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

•Always operate engine st full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting a low enough gear to give

the mower cutting performance as well

as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. Clean alter each use.

•The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into

the grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutrients for the lawn.

Always mulch With your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will

provide the best recuttingaction of the

blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the

early afternoon. At this time the grass

has dried and the newly cut area will

not be exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower

cutting height so that the mower cuts

offonly the top one+thirdof the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

•Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpen-

dicular to the first cut path.

•Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow northto south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn. ,]++

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .._,_ _ _' _ _--

FILL IN DATES

_Bm_ O_mt_

Check Tire Pressure _ _

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlockSyatems I/

R Check for Loose Fasteners I_ 1_7

ASh'lpen/Replsce M°wer Blades _#'

Lubdcation Chad

JT Check BatterY Level

RClean Battery end Terminals (l_

Check Trar!_.axle Cooling V*

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension (l_s i

Adjust Motion Odve Belt(s} Tension lldPs :

Check Engine Oil Level 14 /Id f

Change Engine Oil _: ll_

EClean Air Filter

NClean Air Screen

GI Inspect Muffler/Spark An'ester

ReplaCe Oil Finer (If equipped) ._:

N Clean Engine Coo_ing Fins

Replace Spark Plug _

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge 1_2

Replace Fuel Filter

1* Change more often whenopefllitingi/41der•heavy load or WIhighambient teri!penttures. 5- Ifequipped wi_ adjustablesystem,

2-Service more often whenoperating indirty or dusty conditions, 6 - Not required ifequippedw_thmaintenance-freeho_eq_.

3-IfequiPPedwlth oil filter,change oil mm¢-/50 hour=. 7 - Tighten horn axle pivotbolt to 35 ft..Ibs, maximum,

4 - P_ blade=mrs olten w_m mowing insandy so#, Do no_oYirifghten.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty,

operator must maintain tractor as

instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to properly maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual

should be checked at least once each

LUBRICATION CHART

(t) S-_) Spindle

Zerk Zerk

_)Front Wheel eel

Bearing Bearing Zerk

Zerk

_Engine /

season.

•Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear,

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and

help your engine run better and last

longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

,...J L ..

(DGeneral Purpose Grease

_Refer to Maintenance =Engine" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

pivot points which have special nylon

bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the life of

the self-lubricatin_l bearings. If you feel

they must be lubncated, use only adry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERA'nON

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed ,n

highestgear, then brake must be

adjusted. (See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or

insect control chemicals which can

harm rubber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent flat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. "13resealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure operator presence and interlock

systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described,

repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachement clutch control is in

the disengaged position.

°When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest pesition to

allow access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as

shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assem-

bly, center hole in blade must align with

star on mandrel assembly.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing Edge Up Mandrel Assembly

X_ Blade Center j_/_

Flat W..ashyr_...._-'__

• _---Hex Bolt (Grade)_Z-x_._

•A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a

file or on a grinding wheel. Do not

attempt to sharpen while on the

mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need

a 518" diameter steel bolt, pin, or a

cone balancer. (When using acone

balancer, follow the instructions

supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use anail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain

in a horizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the hea W end until the blade is

balanced.

5/8" " •

Center Hole

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging

system which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend

iLslife.

ieep battery and terminals clean.

Keep battery bolts tight.

Keep small vent holes open.

19 °Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

NOTE:The originalequipmentbatteryon

yourtractoris maintenancefree. Donot

attemptto openor removecapsor

covers.Addingor checkinglevelof

electrolyteis not necessary.

TOCLEANBATTERYANDTERMINALS

Corrosionand dirt onthe batteryand

terminalscan causethe batteryto "leak"

power.

: Removeterminalguard.

DisconnectBLACKbatterycablefirst

thenRED batterycable and remove

batteryfrom tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly.

• Reinstall b.attery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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. To prevent possible

damage to seals, do not use high

pressure water or steam to clean

transaxle.

•Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

•Inspect cooling fins for dirt, grass

clippings and other materials. To

prevent damage to seals, do not use

compressed a=r or high pressure

sprayer to clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center/department.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

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NOTE: Although multi-viscosity oils

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

cold weather, these multi-viscosity oils

will result in increased oil consumption

when used above 32°F. Check your

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 it the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

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

dipstick securely each time you check

the oil level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before oil change. All oil must meet API

service classification SF, SG or SH.

•Be sure tractor is on level surface.

•Oil will drain more freely when warm.

•Catch oil in a suitable container.

•Remove oil fill cap/dipstick. Be careful

not to allow dirt to enter the engine

when changing oil.

•Remove drain plug.

•After oil has drained completely,

replace oil drain plug and tighten

securely.

•Refill engine with oil through oil fill

dipstick tube. Pour slowly. Do not

overfill. For approximate capacity see

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

•Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Be sure dipstick cap is

tightened securely for accurate

reading. Keep oil at =FULL" line on

dipstick.

Oil

Drain

Plug

OIL

2O

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Cleanwitha wire brushor

compressedairto removedirtand

stubbomdriedgumfibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING

AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

extemal surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds

removed will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run propedy using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or

every season. Service paper cartridge

every 100 hours of operation or every

season, whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under

dusty conditions.

•Remove knob(s) and cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in aclean cloth.

•Saturate it inengine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner,

•Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

•Reinstall cover and secure with

knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Remove wing nuts and cartridge plate.

•Carefully remove cartridge to prevent

debris from entering carburetor.

• Clean cartridge by tapping gently on

flat surface, if very dirty or damaged,

replace cartridge.

•Reinstall cartridge plate, wing nuts,

prscleaner, cover and secure with

knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-

tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressurized air to clean or

dry cartridge.

Knob

Wing Cartridge

Plate

Foam Pre-

Air Screen

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler

and spark arrester (if equipped) as it

could create a fire hazard and/or

damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs

first. Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and

plug fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards

carburetor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks

and clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

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CLEANING

Clean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a short-

ened engine life.

_1_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

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

•Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

•Turn ignition key =OFF" and remove key.

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TRACTOR

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

•Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Remove small retainer spring, and lift

clutch spring off pulley bolt.

• Remove large retainer spring, slide

collar oft and push housing guide out of

bracket.

•Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring•

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

•Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links and hook

the clutch spring Into square hole in

frame.

TO INSTALL MOWER

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or

underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

Retainer S

Link

Sides)

Housing

Large Retainer Bracket

Spring 22

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or

underinflated, you will not propedy

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on

both sides of mower should be the

same or within 1/4" of each other.

•If adjustment is necessary, make

adjustment on one side of mower only.

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE:Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

•Recheck measurements after adjust-

ing.

Bottom edge of Bottom edge of

mower to nround mower to ground

=o__ Suspensi°n

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to

side. If the following front-to-back

adjustment is necessary, be sure to

adjust both front links equally so mower

will stay level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge

of mower housing as shown. 23

•Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

•If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts =F"

against trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of mower, loosen nut "P'

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F"

against trunnion on beth front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut

Front Links

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE

DRIVE BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor

on level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

•Remove mower from tractor (See =TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inside ali belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel

Pulley Idler

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjust-

able 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

highest gear, then brake must be

adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and

engage parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake

operating arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

•If distance is other than 1-9/16", loosen

iam nut and tum nut =A" until distance

becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

•Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest

gear, further maintenance is neces-

sary. Contact your nearest authorized

service center/department

With Parking Brake "Engaged"

Nut =A"

Jam Nut

Arm

Do not touch this nut. If further brake

adjustment is necessary contact your

nearest authodzed service center/department

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom

side of left footrest.

•Remove mower (See rl'O REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

•Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over

cooling fan blades.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around

engine pulley.

•Install new belt by reversing above

procedure,

StalJonary Idler'

Transmission

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TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL

LEVER NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT

The motion control lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

• Loosen adjustment bolt in front of the

right rear wheel, and lightly tighten.

•Start engine and move motion control

lever until tractor does not move

forward or backward.

•Hold motion control lever in that

position and tum engine off.

•While holding motion control lever in

place, loosen the adjustment bolt.

•Move motion control lever to the

neutral (N) (lock gate) position,

•Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

NOTE: If additional clearance is needed

to get to adjustment bolt, move mower

deck height to the lowest position.

After above adjustment is made, if the

tractor still creeps forward or backward

white motion control lever is in neutral

position, follow these steps:

• Loosen the adjustment bolt.

• Move the motion control lever 1/4 to

1/2 inch in the direction it is trying to

creep.

• Tighten adjustment bolt securely.

•Start engine and test.

•If tractor still creeps, repeat above

steps until satisfied.

Motion Control Neutral Lock Gate

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

AUGNMENT

If steedng wheel crossbars are not

hodzontal (left to right) whe n wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steedng wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage

has occurred to affect the front wheel

toe-in or camber, contact your nearest

authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key -Do not

lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert

square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: Toseal tire punctures and

prevent flattires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. _re sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Retaining Ring

Washer

Axle

Cover

\Adjustment Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require

removal for service or replacement, it

should be purged after retnsta||ation and

before operating the tractor. See

"PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BA'n'ERY

CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries

generate explosive gases. Keep sparks,

flame and smoking materials away from

batteries. Always wear eye protection

when around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE

section of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emer-

gency starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

•Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each

battery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable

to the NEGATIVE (°) terminal of fully

charged battery.

•Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

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

Bolt

REPLACING BATTERY

CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing awrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lift hood to raised position.

•Remove terminal guard.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable then

RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

•Reinstall terminal guard.

•First connect RED battery cable to

positive (+) battery terminal with hex

bolt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex bolt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

•Close terminal access doors.

•Close hood.

Hex Bolt

(Red)

Cable

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.Negative (Black)

Guard Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in

the backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause

your tractor to run poorly, stop running, or

prevent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring

diagram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 15 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL

ASSEMBLY

• Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedure.

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of

the emission control devices and

systems, which are being done at the

customers expense, may be performed

by any non-toed engine repair establish-

ment or individual. Warranty repairs must

be performed by an authorized engine

manufacturer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at

the factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable.

if adjustment is necessary, proceed as

follows:

•With engine not running, move threttle

control lever to fast position.

•Check that swivel is against side of

quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable

clamp screw and pull cable back until

swivel is against quarter circle.

Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. Check adjustment as

described below before loosening cable.

if adjustment 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

cartridge plate to expose carburetor

choke (see "AIR FILTER" in the

Customer Responsibilities section of

this manual).

•Choke should be closed. If it is not,

loosen casing clamp screw and move

choke cable until choke is completely

dosed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

•Reassemble air cleaner.

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Clamp

Quarter

Choke Closed

Choke

Lever

Casing

Clamp

Screw

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

necessary. However, minor adjustment

may be required to compensate for

differences in fuel, temperature, altitude

or load. If the carburetor does need

adjustment, proceed as follows:

In general, turning the mixture screw in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air

mixture. Turning the mixture screw out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply

of fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/

air mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles

and the seats in carburetor may result if

screw is turned in too tight.

PRELIMINARY SETTING -

•Be sure you have a clean air filter, and

the throttle control cable and choke

are adjusted properly (see above).

•With engine off tum idle mixture screw

In (clockwise) closing it finger tight and

then turn out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4

to 1-1/2 turns.

FINAL SETTING -

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make final adjustments with

engine running and shift/motion

control lever in neutral (N) position.

•With throttle control lever in slow.

position, hold throttle lever against idle

speed screw and adjust idle speed

screw to obtain 1200 to 1400 RPM.

•While still holding throttle lever against

idle speed screw, turn idle mixture

screw In (clockwise) until engine

begins to die and then turn out

(counterclockwise) until engine runs

rough. Turn screw to a point midway

between those two positions.

•Continue to hold throttle lever against

idle speed screw and adjust idle

speed screw to obtain 900 to 1200

RPM. Release throttle lever.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throffie control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or

dies, tum idle mixture screw out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat

test and continue to adjust, if neces-

sary, until engine accelerates

smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine govemor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed

Setting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-govemed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest autho-

rized service center/department, which

has proper equipment and experienco to

make any necessary adjustments.

Idle

Throttle

Idle Mixture

Screw

Lever

qdle Mixture

Screw

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Immediately prepare your tractor for

storage at the end of the season or if the

tractor will not be used for 30 days or

more.

CAUTION: Never store the tractor

w=thgasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an

open flame or spark. Allow the engine to

cool before storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. When mower is to be stored for

a penod of time, clean it thoroughly,

remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store

in ac_ean, dry area.

•Clean entire tractor(See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BA'I-FERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a period Oftime in storage,

battery may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long pedods of

storage, battery cables should be

disconnected and battery cleaned

thoroughly (see "TO CLEAN BATTERY

AND TERMINALS" in the Maintenance

section of this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables discon-

nected and place cables where they

cannot come in contact with battery

terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUELSYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits trom forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter,fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels called gasohol or using

ethanol or methano!) can attract moistur(

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damage the fuel system of an engine

while in storage.

• Drain the fuel tank.

•Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or

permanent damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation ol

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replac_

with clean engine oil. (See =ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual)

CYUNDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s)_

•Tum ignition key to "START" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one seaso=

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from

dust and dirt.

•Cover your tractor with a suitable

protective cover that does not retain

moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic

cannot breathe which allows conden-

sation to form and will cause your

tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still

warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Will not start • Out of fuel;

•Engine not "CHOKED"

propedy.

•Engine flooded.

Hard to start

Enginewill not

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loss of power

•Bad spark plug.

•Dirty air filter.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Water in fuel.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjustment.

Service Adjustments

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Dirty air filter.

•Bad spark plug.

•Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjustment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed

• Attachment clutch is

engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blown fuse.

•Corroded battery terminals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty ignition switch.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

•Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

•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.

•Fill fuel tank.

•See "TO START ENGINE"

in Operation section.

•Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

•Replace spark plug.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and carbure

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

•Check all wiring.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

section.

•Contact an authorized

service center/department.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Replace spark plug.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

•Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service Adjustments

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center/department.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal.

•Disengage attachment clutch.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuse.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace ignition switch.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Contact an authorized service

center/department.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Set in =Higher Cut" position/

reduce speed.

•Adjust throttle control.

3O

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power

(Continued)

Excessive

vibration

Engine continues

to run when

operator leaves

seat with

attachment

clutch engaged

Poorcut-uneven

Mowerblsdeswill

not rotate

CAUSE

• Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

•Dirty air filter.

•Low oil level/dirty oil

• Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirtyfuel.

•Water in fuel.

,; Spark plug wire loose.

•Dirty engine air screen/fins.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged widng.

•Carburetor out of

adjustment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-safety

presence control system,

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

•Mower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves,

and trash under mower.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Clogged mower deck vent

from build-up of grass,

leaves, and trash around

mandrels.

•Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

•Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

• Frozen idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel.

CORRECTION

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Check oil level/change oil.

•Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

•Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel

filter.

•Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

•Clean engine air screen/

fins.

•Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all widng.

•See =To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authodzed

service center/department.

•Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

•Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected

contact an authorized

service center/department.

•Replace blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

• Remove obstruction.

•Replace mower ddve belt.

•Replace idler pulley.

•Replace blade mandrel.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Poor grass

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

(if so equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Loss of drive

Engine "backfires"

whenturning

engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

• Engine speed too slow.

•Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air pressure.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

•Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

•Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades improperly installed.

• Improper blades used.

•Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

•Switch is =OFF _.

•Bulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty light switch.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

• Blown fuse.

•Bad battery celt(s).

•Poor cable connections.

•Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

•Faulty altemator.

•Freewheel control in

=disengaged' position.

•Motion drive belt worn,

damaged, or broken.

•Air trapped in transmission

during shipment or

servicing.

•Engine throttle control not

set at =SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

stopping engine.

CORRECTION

•Place throttle control in

=FAST" position.

•Shift to slower speed.

•Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

•Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air

pressure.

•Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

•Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

•Turn switch =ON".

•Replace bulb(s).

•Check/replace light switch.

•Check wiring and connec

tions.

•Replace fuse.

•Replace battery.

•Check/clean all connections.

•Replace regulator.

•Replace altemator.

•Place freewheel control in

=engaged" position.

•Replace motion drive belt.

•Purge transmission.

•Move throttle control to

=SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270920

-tl111 +

BATTERY

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL)

IGNITION

SWITCH

iGNITION swrrcH

L ....... J

CLUTCH /BRAKE

(PEDALUP)

BLACK

...... I

SOLENOID

WHmE

SEAT SWITCH

• (NOT OCCUPIED)

i........ 1

(

:_'UTCH" GROUNDING

(CLUTCH OFF) CONNECTOR

(OPTIONAL) Q__ SPARK

. e_CK IGNITION _PLUG

=FUE-LI UNIT GAP

iJ 1W[_ ,PLUGS ON

FUEL SHUT-OFF SOLENOID REO

uama_ S_'mUoumur =ALTERNATOR

•ORANGE $NhIP_¢ e II_ RFtl ,,-_ DIODE I •

•t.. .........

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NOTE I

YOUR TRACTOR IS _ _ _ _.-,a,._,

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL ' _

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM, I _'J J

"n-lE UGHTS ARE NOT I _I

CONNECTED TO THE '_p o_

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE. HEADLIGHTS

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE

BRIGH'INESS OF THE LIGHTS /,_

WILL CHANGE wrn-I ENGINE

SPEED, AT IDLE THE UGHTS

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS NON-REMOVABLE

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS CONNECTIONS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST.

O

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270920

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.270920

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery

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

8 7603J Tray, Battery

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

11 150109 Holddown Battery Front Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4

16 153664 Switch Intedock Push-in

21 166182 Harness, Light Socket (w/4152J)

22 4152J Light Bulb

24 4799J Cable, Battery

25 146148 Cable, Battery

26 166180 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

28 145491 Cable, Ground

29 121305X Switch, Seat

30 163968 Switch, Ignition

33 140403 Key, Molded

40 170217 Harness, Ignition

41 71110408 BoltBIkFinHex 1/4-20UNCx1/2

42 131563 Cover,Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 121433X Ammeter Roctangular6 Amp

52 141940 ProtectionWire Loop(Hour Meter)

55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18xl/2

70 170242 Harness Engine

NOTE: Allcomponent dimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

28

,58 12

208

31

208 207

53

23 S4

55

3

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CHASSISANDENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 169830

2 169061

3 17060612

5 155272

9 168337X013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 169117)(010

17 144983)(558

18 126938X

20 156437

23 124028X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 166271X558

29 155217)(599

30 164918X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 169834

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD552507

58 140547

60 72140606

64 154798

74 S'1_54143"/

142 165867

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

206 170165

207 17670r'_6

208 17670608

-- 5479,}

Chassis

Dmwbar

Screw 3/8-16 x3/4

BumperHood/Dash

Dash

Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x I

Panel, Dash, LH

ClipTinnerman Grille P/L

Panel, Dash, RH

HoodAssembly

Bumber Hood

Plate Mtg Battery Fuel Tank

Bushing, Snap, Nylon, Fuel Line

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Locknut, Hex, with Insert 3/8-16 UNC

Grille

Lens, Grille

Fender/Footrest

Bracket, Fender/Support

Screw, Thdrol. 5/16-18 x 1/2 TYT

Pivot Bracket Assembly, LH, Mower, Rear

Nut Lock W/Insert 1/4 o20 UNC

Washer 9/32 X 7/3 X 16 Ga.

Bracket Gdlle Pickoff LH

Screw, Hex Wshd #8-18 x 7/8

Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

Bolt FinHax 1/4 -20 UNC X.75

Air Duct

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-19 UNC x 3/4

Dash LowerSTLT

NutCmwnlock3/8-16 UNC

Plate ReinforcementSTLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Footrest STLT

Rod PivotChassis/Hood

BoRShoulder5/16-18TT

Screw Thdrol 5/t6-18 x 112

Screw Thdml 3/8-16 x 1/2

Plug Button

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. incttss

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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GROUND DRIVE

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1...... Transaxla(SeeBreakdown) 65 STD551143

8 165866

10 STD561210

14 10040400

15 74490544

16 STD541431

19 STD541437

21 130564

22 169498

24 73350600

25 106888X

26 STD551037

27 STD561210

28 145204

29 71673

30 169592

32 74760512

34 155071

35 120183X

36 19211616

37 1572H

38 131494

39 72110622

40 4470J

41 165838

42 19131312

47 127783

48 154407

49 123205)(

50 STD523715

51 STD541437

52 STD541431

53 105710X

55 105709X

56 STD523712

57 140294

59 169691

61 17060612

62 8883R

63 140186

64 71170764

Hydro Gr314-0510 66 154778

Rod Shift Fender Adjust 70 134683

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 71 169183

Washer Lock Hvy Helical 72 19132012

BoltHex FLGHD 5/16-18 GR.5 73 169182

NutLockHexW/Ins. 5/16-18Unc 74 169496

Nut Lock Hax W/Wsh 3/8-16 Unc 75 121749X

Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13 76 STD581075

Rod, Brake Hydro 77 123583X

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc 78 121748X

Spring, Brake Rod 81 165596

Washer 82 165711

Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 83 19171216

Rod,Park|ng Brake 84 169594

Cap, Parking Brake 89 164890X428

Bracket, Transaxle 90 124346X

BottHexHd 5/16-18Uncx3/4 95 170201

Shaft, Foot Pedal 96 44971-1

Beadng, Nylon 116 72110610

Washer 150 165850

Pin, Roll 151 19133210

Pulley, Idler, Flat 156 166002

Bolt 158 165589

Spacer, Split 159 165494

Keeper, Belt Idler 161 72140406

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 162 73680400

Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 163 74780416

BellcrankClutch Gmd Drv STL 164 19091010

Retainer, Belt 165 165623

Bolt 166 166880

NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC 168 165492

Nut, Crownlock 5/16-18 Unc 169 165580

Link, Clutch 197 169613

Spdng, Return,Clutch 198 169593

Bolt Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 199 169612

V-Belt, Ground Ddve 200 72140508

Keeper, Center Span 202 72110612

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Cover, Pedal

Pulley,Engine

Bolt Hax 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5

DESCRIPTION

Washer

Keeper BeltEngine Hydro

Guide BeltRH Engine

Strap Torque Lh

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

StrapTorque Rh

Spacer, Split

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

E-Ring

Kay, Square

Washer 25/32 x 1.5/8 x 16 Ga.

Shaft Asm Cross

SpdngTorsion

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

LinkTransaxle

Console, Shift

Nut Self-Thd Wsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

Contro_Bypass

Retainer Spdng1"Zinc/Cad

Bolt Cam 3/8-16 x 1,25

BushingBeUcrank Grd Ddve

Washer 13/32 x2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted 5/161Dx 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tappered Flange Shift Lt

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

NutCrownlockl/4-20 Unc

Bolt Hax Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1 Gr. 6

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/6

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Lt

NylinerSnap-In

Washer NyUner

BoltShoulder5/16-t 6UNC

Bolt RDHD SQNK 5/16-18UNC x 1

Bolt Cart SH 3/8-16 x1-1/2Gr.5

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO,

1 139768

2 154427

3 169840

4 169839

5 626611

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 169832

11 STD551137

13 136518

15 145212

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17060612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133812

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054X428

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 73800500

54 74780520

62 167902

63 74780616

65 160367

66 1544O4

67 72110618

68 16.9827

79 19132012

80 74950612

82 169835

85 133835

DESCRIPTION

SteedngWheel

Front Axle Assembly

Spindle Assembly, LH.

SpindleAssembly, R.H.

Beadng, Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

Washer 27/32 x 1-114 x 16 Gauge

Ring, Klip

Beadng, SteedngColumn

Link, Drag

Washer, Lock

Spacer, Beadng, FrontAxle

Nut, Hexflange Lock

Shaft Assembly, Steedng

Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Support, Shaft

Screw hex Wshhd Torx

Pittman Shaft Assembly

Bracket, Steedng

Bushing, Link, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/6 x 16 Gauge

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Pin

Rod,Tie

Bushing, Steering

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

Insert, Steering Wheel

Washer 13/32 x 2-3/8 x 12 Gauge

Lock NutCenter 3/6,24 UNF

Adaptor, Steedng Wheel

Boot, Steedng Dash P/L Mtl BIk

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

ExtensionSteedng Non-Adjust

Cap, Spindle

Rtting, Grease

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

Bolt Rn Hex 5/16-18 UNC x 1-1/4

Kit, Steedng Assembly, Service

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

Spacer Brace Axle

Beadng Arm Pittman

Bolt Rhnd Sqnk 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

Brace Axle

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

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

Bracket Susp Chassis Front

Fastener ChristmasTree

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT I

Spark Arrester

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270920

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1162152

2 17720410

3.......

4 149723

5 144069

6 144068

7 138129

8 150176

10 145552

11 STD551125

12 S'I'D522507

13 165287

14 13280336

15 13200300

16 STD551237

17 17490624

23 169837

25 145996

26 73920600

27 152927

29 137180

31 157103

32 161696

33 123487X

34 106082X

37 8543R

38 .......

39 109227X

45 17060612

81 128861

DESCRIPTION

Control Throt Paddle 32 22

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

Engine (See Breakdown) BriggsModel No. 461707-0145-E1

Muffler Exhaust

Exhaust Asm. Left

Exhaust Asm. Right

Clamp Tube Double Engine

Bolt 5/16 - 18 UNC X 3/4 W/Seres

Heat Shield Lt

Washer Lock Hvy. Helical 1/4

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

Gasket Muffler

NipplePipe4-1/2"

Elbow Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16xl -1/2 Tytt

ShieldBrowning/DebrisGuard

ControlChoke

Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unt

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

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel 3 50 Hear

Cap Fuel Guage STLT

Clamp Hose BIk

Spacer Pad

LineFuel

PlugOil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)

Pad Idler 1.75 x ,75 x .06

Screw 3/8-16 x SMGML

Nut, Flange 114-20 Starter Nut

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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SEATASSEMBLY

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21

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140123

2 140551

3 71110616

4 19131610

5 145OO6

6STD541437

7 124181X

8 17000616

9 19131614

10 155925

11 166369

12 121246X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Seat 3450 BIk/blkCraftsman

Bracket Pnt Pivot Seat (blk)

BOttFin Hex 3/8-16unc X 1

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

ClipPush In Hinged

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

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi

Screw 3/8-16 x 1.5 SMGML

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga

Pan Pnt Seat (t_k)

Knob Seat

Bracket Pnt MountingSwitch

13 121248X

14 72050412

15 134300

16 121250X

17 123976X

21 171852

22 STD541431

24 19171912

25 127018X

BushingSnap BIk Nyl 50 Id

Bolt Rdhd Sht Nk 1/4-20x1-1/2

Spacer Split28 X 96 Zinc

Spring Cprsn 1 27 BIk Pnt

Nut Lock 1/4 Lge Fig Gr 5 Zinc

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 Unc-2A

Nut Hex Lock w/Ins 5/16-18

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

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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23741

11 2

9

14

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156439

2 163205

3 171696

4 171697

5 165392

6 133644

7 171809

9 163204

11 156811

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal Fender Danger Sears 13 146046

Decal Fend Auto Sears Gold 14 163259

Decal Hood Rh Craftsman 15 160396

Decal Hood Lh Craftsman 19 138047

Decal Engine H/P 20 166887

Decal MaintCustomer 22 149516

SearsDoro - - 169210

Decal ReplacementSrs -- 138311

Decal FeridarCraftsman Gold -- 165800)(428

DecalFenderSTLTHOper - - 165799)(428

Inst E/S -- 172196

-- 172197

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DESCRIPTION

Decal V-belt Dr Sch Tractor E

Decal Dash Panel

Decal MowerDdve Schematic

Decal, Battery Diehard Sears

Decal Deck M_wer EZ3

Decal Battery

Decal By Pass Lt Hydro

Decal Uft Handle

Pad FootrestLh STLT

Pad FootrestRh STLT

Manual, OwneYs (English)

Manual,Owner's(Spardsh)

WHEELS & TIRES

4,10

11

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

59192 Valve Cap, Tire

65139 Stem, Valve

106222X Tire, Front

59_04 Tube, FrontTire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

106732X427 Rim, Front

27811 Fitting, Grease (FrontWbeal Only)

9040H Beadng, Flange (FrontWheal Only

106106X427 Rim, Rear

122O82X Tire, Rear

7152J Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

104757X Cap, Axle

144334 Sealant, Tire ('tOoz. Tube)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven In u.s, Inches

1inch = 25.4 taro

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LIFTASSEMBLY

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5

3

8

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65

19

13

32

13

19

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Lift Lever Inner Wire Asm.

2 159471 Shaft Asm. Lift

3 105767X PinGroove

4 12000002 E Ring

5 19211621 Washer21/32x1 x21 Ga.

6 120183X BeadngNytong

7 125631X GdpHandle Ruted

8 122365X ButtonPlunger Read

11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H.

12 139866 Link Asm Lift R.H.

13 $10624008 RetainerSpdng

15 167253 LinkFront

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2.13 Unc

17 130171 Trunnion BIk Zinc

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

19 139868 An'nSuspensionMower

20 163552 RetainerSpdng

31 140302 Beadng, Pvt. Lift. Spherical

32 73540600 NutCrownlock3/8-24

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

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153 I_4 i9,_

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21 22

24

16

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18

26

27

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 165892 MowerHousing 59 141043

2 STD533107 Bolt 67 149846

3 138017 Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 68 144959

Front 92 STD541437

4 165460 Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 101 136420

5 STD624008 RetainerSpring 102 71161010

6 130832 Arm, Suspension, Rear 103 19061216

8 850857 Boll Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 104 STD561110

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 105 160793

10 140296 Washer, Hardened 106 2029J

11 134149 Blade,Mulching 111 155197

12 129895 Beadng, Ball. 112 155198

13 137645 ShaffAssembly, MandreI, Vented 113 17060512

(Incl. Key Number 6) 114 73510500

14 128774 Housing,Mandrel,Vented 115 72110504

15 110485)( Beadng, BalI, Mandrel 116 4896H

16 140329 Stdpper, Vented MowerDeck 117 165746

18 72140505 Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 118 73930600

19 132827 Bolt,Shoulder 119 19121414

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 121 143723

21 STD541431 Nut, Crownlock5/16-18UNC 128 153390

22 134753 Stiffener Bracket 129 19131312

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 130 STD523710

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 131 STD533710

25 123713X Spdng, Torsion, Deflector 142 165890

26 110452X Nut; Push 143 157109

27 130968X428 Shield, Deflector 144 158634

28 19111016 Washer 11/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga. 145 165888

29 131491 Rod,Hinge 146 165891

30 157722 ScrawThdrolRoUingWshHd 147 131335

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 148 169022

32 153535 Pulley,Mandrel 149 165898

33 137266 Nut, Toplock,Flanged 150 19091216

34 STD533717 Bolt 151 169670

35 133835 FaStner,ChdstmasTrse 152 169676

36 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 153 169674

37 19131316 Washer13i32x13/16x16Ga. 154 169675

40 STD541437 Nut, Crownlock3/8-16UNC 155 169671

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH. 156 169672

45 $10624003 Retainer 157 169669

46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 158 17720410

48 133944 Washer, Hardened 159 STD533717

49 155066 RollerAssembly, CamFollower -- 130794

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

51 $10541410 Locknut --169583

52 139888 Bo_t,Shoulder5/16-18 UNC

53 131845 Arm Assembly, Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

56 165723 Spacer, Retainer

DESCRIPTION

Guard, Tuv Idler (94)

Knob CustomOval

V-Belt

Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/8-16 UNC

Cover Mulching42" Black

Screw Truss Hd Phil10-24 x5/8

Washer#10

Washer Lock

Latch Asm Bagger

NutWeld

Bracket Gauge, Wheel LH

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel RH

Screw 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Hex Keps 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bait, Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Crownlock 3/8-16

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

Bracket

Washer Felt

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

Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr 5

Bolt Rdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 1

Arm SpringBrake Mower

Bracket Arm Idler 42"

Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable

Pulley IdlerFlat

BoltCarraige Idler

Spdng Extension

SpdngReturn Idler

Retainer SpdngYellowZinc

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

Bracket Clutch

Cable Clutch42"

Washerflat 3/8"Type B

SpdngRetainer

SpdngRetention Lever

Spacer

RodClutch

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

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

Mandrel Assembly (Includes Key

Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 81 and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete (Srddeck

- order separately mulcherplate

components key nos. 101-106)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S.ioches

1 Inch= 25.4 mm

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HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE -. MODEL NUMBER 314-0510

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HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 314-0510

KEYPART K]EYPART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 170351 Main Housing,Assembly 59 170408

2 170352 Side Housing, Assembly 60 142883

3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142881

4 170354 Swashplata,TrunionMachinsd 62 142887

5169898 Block - Assembly 63 170410

6 170355 Sealant 10.50z

7 170356 Hex Flange Screw 1/4-20 X 1.25 64 142892

8 170357 Stud, 5/16-24 Hex Double End 65 170411

9 170358 Shaft, Input 66 170412

10 170359 Ring-Retaining 67 170413

11 170360 Spacer 68 170414

12 169870 Ring-Retaining 69 170415

13 170361 Seal, Lip .67 X 1.58 X .276 70 170416

14 169869 Ball B_117mm Id X 40mm Od X 71 170417

12mm

16 170362 HexFlangeHeadScrew5/16. 72 170418

24X0.75

17 170363 Lip Seal 18 X 32 X 7 73 142884

18 170364 Arm,Control

19 150771 Bearing, 30x52x13Thrust 74 170419

23 170365 Check PlugAssembly, Washer 75 170420

24 170366 Shaft, Motor

27 170367 Gear- Pinion, 13t 76 170421

28 170368 10t/48t Gear 77 170422

29 170369 Gear, 10t Jackshafl 78 142969

30 170370 60t BullGear 79 142980

31 170371 Sleeve Bearing.75 X 1.575 X 80 150778

.625

32 170389 SleeveBeadng(Outboard) 81 170423

,75x1.750x.625 82 170424

33 142991 Washer, 3/4 Id X 1-1/20d X .13

Thk 83 161162

34 1703,90 Lip Seal Axla Seal 84 170425

35 170391 Shaft, Axle .75 X 11.39 (Key, 85 170426

R.H.) 86 170427

36 170392 Shaft, Axle .75 X 16.99 (Key, 87 170424

LH.) 88 170429

37 150792 MiterGear(Splined) 90 170430

38 150793 Miter Gear 15t (0.5 Id) 93 170431

39 150809 Shaft 107 170432

40 170393 Ring,SpiralRetaining 108 170433

41 170394 Pin, Jackshaft

42 170395 Magnet, Ring 109 170434

43 170396 Spring, Bypass 111 170435

44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw3/8-24 X2.5 112 170436

Long 113 170437

45 170397 Filter 116 170438

46 170398 Base, Filter 119 170439

47 170999 Actuator, Bypass 120 170440

48 170400 Rod, Bypass Actuator 121 170441

49 170401 Arm, Bypass

50 170202 Retaining Ring .250 External 122 170442

51 170403 Seal, Lip .741 X .250 X .250 Tc 123 170443

52 170404 Flat Washer, 5/8 Id X 1.00d X 124 170444

.05 Thk

53 170405 RetainingRing

54 170406 Bearing, Center Block

55 142977 Spring-HelicalCompression

56 142978 Washer

57 150798 20w-50Oil

58 170407 Brake Yoke

Rotor, Brake

Brake Puck

Puck Plate

Brake Actuating Pin

Hfhcs 1/4-20x2 W/

Patch,SpecialFlange

Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1 W/Patch

Spacer

Spring, Brake Arm Bias

Sq. Hd. Bolt 5/16-24-Ribbed

Arm, Brake

Slotted Hex Nut 5/16-24

Cotter Pin 3/32 X 3/4

CompressionSpringBrake Anti-

Drag

Washer, Ht .5 I.D. X 10.D. X

.032

Flat - Washer 11/32 I.D. X 7/8

O.D

Oil Seal .625 X 1.0 X .25

Check Plug Assembly, .027,

Washer

Stud, 5/16-24 FrictionPack

Puck, .330 X 1,50 X .0975

Spring,HelicaIComp

Spacer

Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24Unjf(Nylon

Insert)

Wedge, Friction Pack

Clip,Washer .316x1.5Ox.1046

(Plated)

Pin, Standard Headless

Fitting, 5/16 Sae 5/32 Tube

Hose, ExpansionTank

ExpansionTank

Cap - Poppet Valve

Bolt, Self Tapping 10-32 X 1/2

Puck, Inner Wedge

Spring Clip- HousingThrust

Deflector

Washar,MotorShaft

.711dx1.15edx.030thk

Plug, Sae #6

O-Ring .07 X .301 I.D.

Shield, Vent

Bracket, Support ExpansionTank

SiliconSponge

Fan, 7 In.

Pulley

Hex Lock Nut 1/2-20 (Nylon

Insert)

Washer, Bellevilla

Belt Keepor

Centa rSection-Filter-Bypass

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125 170445 FilterAssembly

126 170446 Fan - Pulley Service Assembly

127 170447 Seal -O-Ring Kit

900 166768 Trensaxle Complate

NOTE: All componentdimensions given inU.S. inches

1 inch =25.4 mm

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E1

KEY PAFn" KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 498583 CylinderAssembly 95 690718 Screw('l'hmttleValve)

2 399265 Bushing/SealKit 97 693485 Shaft-Throttle

3 91086 "/__96 807923 Kit-IdleSpeed

4 493304 SurnlPEnglne 102 69_509 •Gasket-CarburetorBody

5 214517 Head-Cylindar#1 104 693506 •Pin-FloatHinge

5A 214518 Head-Cylinder#2 105 6g_078 •Valve-FleatNasdle

7 271867 _Gasket-CylinderHead #1 107 693482 BodyAseambly-Lower

7A 271868 _Gasket-CylinderHead#2 108 693505 Valve-Choke

8 495754 BreatherAssembly(Cytindar#1) 109 693498 Shaft-Choke

9 27803 _Gasket-Breather 117 693538 Jet-Main

10 94382 Screw (BreatherAssembly) 69_500 Jet-Main(High Altitude)

IOA 94380 Screw(BraatherCover) 121 491539 CarburetorKit

11 280_25 Tube-Braethar 122 281411 Spacer

273390 "k Gasket-Crankcase (.015" Thick, 125 693479 Carburetor

Std.) 130 693504 Valve-Throttle

271188 -k Gasket-Crankcase (.005" Thick) 133 693512 Fleat-Carburetor

271189 "/r Gasket-Crankcase(.009" Thick) 146 94196 Key-Tinting

13 94565 Screw(CylinderHead) 147 6935(]8 Jet-Pilot

15 94239 Plug--OitDrain 161 496599 Base-AirCisaner

16 690666 Crankshaft 163 271411 _r Gasket-AlrClaaner

19 399264 Bushing 177 271170 * Seat-O-Ring

20 291675 'Jr Seal-Oil 187 299146 Une-Fuel(CuttoRequlrad

23 491180 Flywheel Length)

24 222698 Key-Flywheel 197 95063 Screw (Back Plate)

25 499180 PistonAssembly(Standard) 202 262683 Unk-Mechanical Governor

499181 PistonAssembly (.010 "O.S.) 203 280997 Crank-Bell

499182 PistonAssembly (.020" O.S.) 205 93971 Screw (BallCrank)

499183 PistonAssembly (.030" O.S.) 209 262352 Spdng-Govemor

26 499184 Ring Set, Piston(Standard) 211 261563 Spnng-Governor

499285 Ring Set, Piston(.010 =O.S.) 212 693.985 Link-Throftla

499186 Ring Set, Piston(.020 =O.S.) 215 224816 Guide-Air

499187 Ring Set, Piston(.030 "O.S.) 219 394348 Gear-Governor

27 263129 Lock-PistonPin 220 222773 Washer-Thrust(GovernorGear)

28 498319 Pin Assembly,Piston (Std.) 222 491282 Brackst-Control

498320 Pin Assembly-Piston(.005" 227 491297 Lever-Governor

O.S.) 235 224995 Shlald-FuelSpray

29 498314 Rud-Connecting(Standard) 240 394358 Fiiter-Fuel

498541 Rod-Connecting(.020 U.S.) 244 230318 Connector-Hose(PulseUne)

32 95017 Screw (ConnectingRod) 258 94930 Screw (EngineSump)

33 390420 Valve-Exhaust (Include(s): 267 93897 Screw (CasingClamp)

4945.53 Keeper-Valve(Ref. No. 42)) 278 94942 Washer (GovernorLever)

34 691302 Valve-Intake 297 94289 Nut-Wing(Air FilterRetainer)

35 85906 Spring-Valve(Intake) 304 6913.90 I-_r

36 26828 Spring-Valve(Exhaust) 305 690960 Screw (BlowerHousing)

40 221596 Retainer-valve(Exhaust) 306 222846 Shisld-Cylinder

41 292260 Retainer-Valve(Exhaust) 306A 223734 Shisld-Cylinder

42 4945.53 Keeper-Valve 307 94930 Screw (CylinderShield)

45 261368 Tappet-Valve 309 497596 Motor-Starter

46 214487 Camshaft 310 94003 Bolt(Starter Motor)

47 393415 Slinger-Oil 311 497608 BrushSet

48 498542 Short Block 332 230674 Nut(Fly,#neel)

50 213290 Manifold-Intake 333 394891 An'nature-Magneto

51 271412 ,ke Gasket-Intake 334 94731 Screw(MagnetoArmature)

51A 270884 ,k_ Gasket-Intake 337 802592 Plug-Spark

53 93970 Screw (Carburetor) 356 494705 Wire-Stop

54 93208 Screw (Intake Manifold) 358 495868 Gasket Set

73 691438 Screen-Rotagng 383 89838 Wranch-SparkPlug

75 222511 Washer(Flywheel) 386 693490 e+ Gasket-Pump

78 691134 Screw (FlywheelFan) 391 693487 Body-Pump

91 693483 BodyAssembly-Upper 392 693491 e+ Spring-Pump Diaphragm

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K]EY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCR|PTION

404 223882 Washer (GovemorCrank) 822 693497 Washer-Seal ('rhrottleShaft)

423 94674 Scraw(AirCleaner Base) 847 495715 DlpstiddTubeAssembly

425 94823 Screw (AirClaanerCover) 851 49_880 Te_

432 693492 O+ Cap-Spring 859 693488 •+ Dia_Fuel Pump

433 693489 qP_ Diaphragm-FuelPump 861 393397 Kit-FuelPump

434 693493 Cover.Diaphragm 865 224774 Cover-AirGuide

435 69_1494 Screw(DiaphragmCover) 865A 224775 Cover-Air Guide

441 222875 Bracket-OilFill 868 497656 Seal-Valve

445 394019 Filter-Air 868A 273312 Seal.Valve

447 93343 Screw (AirGuide Cover} 869 261463 Seat-Valve (Intake)

449 94882 Screw(Oil FillBracket) 870 262924 Seat-Valve (Exhaust)

474 93474 Alternator 871 261961 Bushing-Guide(Exhaust)

482 93621 Screw (Alternator) 231218 Bushing-Guide(intake)

510 497606 Ddve-Starter 877 399456 Wire-Aitamator

513 3.98003 Clutch-Drive 881 495901 Plate-Cover

523 494947 Dipstick 918 393815 Hose-Vacuum(Cylinder-ToJm-

525 495348 Tube-OitFdl pulse Pump)(Cut to Required

527 223167 Clamp-Tube Lang.)

535 272480 Filter-Air 934 94627 Screw(Fan Retainer)

544 97603 Armatare-Starter 955 693513 Plug-Carburetor

552 262"332 Bushing(GovernorCrank) 968 225008 CovepAh'Cleaner

552A 262331 Bushing(GovernorCrank) 971 806540 Screw (UpperBodyTo Lower

562 93853 Bolt-C=,rdage(GovernorLever) Body)

569 272645 * Gasket-Base 1005 498157 Fan-Flywheel

572 222892 Cover-Breather(Cytinder#2) 1006 224901 Retainer-Fan

573 491304 Plate-Back 1019 496726 LabelKit

592 92278 Nut (GovernorLever) 1036 499382 LabelKit-Emission

601 95162 Clamp-Hose 1051 _63080 Ring-Retelning

615 94296 Retainer(GovernorCrank) 1058 273688 Owner'sManual

615A 93898 Retainer-GovernorSha/t 1081 280860 * Seal-O-Ring

616 491530 Crank-Governor 1090 497605 Retainer-Brush

634 491287 _Seal-Governor Shaft 1095 496047 Gasket Bat-Valve Overhaul

634A 271013 Washer-Foam 1125 94724 Screw (Cover Plata)

635 66538 Boot-SparkPlug 1132 94675 Screw (Oil Slinger)

637 693510 Washer-Seal 1136 94297 Screw (Governor,Control Rod)

643 496700 Retainer-AirFilter 1137 220680 Washer (Governor,ControlRod)

689 262337 Spring-Friction 1138 94298 Nut(Govemor, CoetrolRod

697 93585 Scraw (DdveCap) .... 460707-0145-E1ReplacumentF__ngine

725 _Shlaid-Heat

726 91362 Gear-Ring .k Includedin Gasket Bat, Ref Number 358,

741 262989 Gear-Traing •IncludedinCad_JratorKit,Ref Number121.

783 693059 Gear-Staxter • IncludedinValueOverhaul lot, Ref Number

797 94010 Nut (StarterTerndr_) 1095.

797A 693167 Nut (StarterTerminal) +Includedin Fuel Pump Kit,RefNumber 861

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801 39486o Cap-Drive

802 497607 Cap-End NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgivenInU.S. inches

803 497604 Housing-Starter 1 inch=25.4rnm

807 693511 Spacer

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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

_qreaterthan 15°), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I

illy to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

cautlonwhen changing direction on slopes.

For in-home major brand repair service:

Call 24 hoursa day,7 days a week

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

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio

1-800-676-5811

In Canada for all your service and parts needs call

Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi_ces

1-800-665-4455

For the repair or replacement parts you need:

Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days aweek

PartsDirectsM

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

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio

1-800-659-7084

For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center

in your area:

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days aweek

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance

Agreement or to inquire about an existing Agreement:

Call 9 am -5 pm, Monday -Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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