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Owner's Manual

CRI:IFTXMI:IN"

19.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.270922

• Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

• Repair Parts

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CAUTION:

Read and follow all Safety Rules

and Instructions before operat-

ingthisequipment.

For answers toyour 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

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

Safety Rules ......................................... 3

Product Specifications .......................... 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 YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT PARTS

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. Warranty service is available free of charge by taking your

Craftsman riding equipment to your nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty

service is available but a trip charge will apply. This warranty applies only while this

product is in the United States.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts and oil filters.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

• Repairs necessary because of operator abuse, including but not limited to, damage

caused by towing objects beyond the capability of the riding equipment, impacting

objects that bend the frame or crankshaft, or over speeding the engine.

•Repairs necessary because of operator negligence, including but not limited to,

electrical and mechanical damage caused by improper storage, failure to use the

proper grade and amount of engine oil, failure to keep the deck clear of flammable

debris, or the failure to maintain the equipment according to the instructions con-

tained in the owner's manual.

•Engine (fuel system) cleaning or repairs caused by fuel determined to be contami-

nated or oxidized (stale). In general, fuel should be used within thirty (30) days of its

purchase date.

•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. Warranty

service is available free of charge by taking your Craftsman riding equipment to your

nearest Sears Service Center. In-home warranty service is available but a trip charge

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

To locate the nearest sears service center or to schedule in-home warranty service,

simply contact sears at 1-800-4-my-home

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which

may vary from state to state.

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

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IMPORTANT: This cutting machine is

capable o! 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 Garry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge

direction and do not point it at anyone.

Do not operate the mower without

either the entire grass catcher or the

guard in place.

•Slow down before turning.

•Never leave a running 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 serious

injury.

-3LOPE OPERATION

-;lopes are a major factor related to Ioss-

_f-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•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 tum on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual-

ly downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could

suddenly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity, Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine oft if children

enter the area.

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• Beforeand when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere

with safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline

and other fuels. They are flammable

and vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow

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

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep

equipment in good condition.

• Be sure the area is clear of other • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

people before mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

•Never carry passengers or children

even with the blades off.

•Do not mow in reverse unless abso-

lutely necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be ssriously 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.

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

•If machine stops while going uphill,

disengage blades, shift into reverse

and back down slowly.

•Do not tum on slopes unless neces-

sary, and then, turn slowly and gradual-

ly downhill, if possible.

_kLook for this symbol to point out

important safety precautions. It means

CAUTION!t! BECOMEAWARE!!! YOUR

_FETY IS INVOLVED.

CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always

disconnect spark plug wire and place wire

_ere it cannot contact spark plug.

CAUTION: Do not coast down ahill in

neutral, you may lose control of the tractor.

_CAUTION: Tow only the attachments

that are recommended by and comply

with specifications of the manufacturer of

your tractor. Use common sense when

towing. Operate only at the lowest

possible speed when on a slope. Too

heavy of a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. Tires can lose traction with the

ground and cause you to lose control of

Y_Uwrtractor.

ARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 3.5 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 30

API-SF/SG/SH): (ABOVE 32°F)

)IL CAPACITY:

3PARK PLUG:

GAP: .030")

VALVE

ADJUSTMENT

GROUND

SPEED (MPH):

TIRE

PRESSURE:

CHARGING

SYSTEM:

BATTERY:

BLADE BOLT

TORQUE:

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 aCraftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependabili-

ty and performance.

Should you expedenca any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact

your nearest authorized service center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

REPAIR AGREEMENT

A Sears Repair 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). If a spark arrester is

used, it should be maintained in effective

working order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

an'ester for the muffler is available

through your nearest authorized service

center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

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Steering Wheel

Steering

Steering ' Extension

Sleeve Shaft

io

(1) Hex Bolt

f _ 3/8-16 x 1

/_Wheel I _11_

'_ / (I)HexBo.

Washer _Locknut

5/16-18

sher Seat

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

(1) Knob

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

Keys

(2) Keys

Video Cassette

d

"-t

Slope Sheet

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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 steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to

secure.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten

securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from

tractor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove

any staples in skid that may puncture

tires where tractor is to roll off skid.

Extension

Shaft _Adapter

5/1 6 Locknut-_-_j 5116 Hex Bolt

Lower Steedng ,-_. '

Shaft _." _Tabs

.,,,.,

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Remove steering wheel adapter from

steering wheel and slide adapter onto

steering shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift hood to raised position.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label

(label located between terminals)

charge battery for minimum of one

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

in Maintenance section of this manual

for charging instructions).

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 a comfortable position

is reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its

adjusted position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment

knob securely. Seat

Seat Pan

NOTE: You may now rollor drive you

tractor off the skid. Follow the appropriate

instruction below to remove the tractor

from the skid.

TO ROLLTRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise

attachment lift lever to its highest

position,

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place freewheel control in freewheel-

ing position to disengage transmission

(See =TO TRANSPORT" in the Opera-

tion section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward oft skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

TO DRIVE TRACTOR OFF SKID

(See Operation section for location

and function of controls)

_IbWARNING: 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

Rat

Adjustment Washer

Knot_ 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.

•Turn 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 properly leveled. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION

OF ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for

replacing motion and mower blade drive

belts in the Service and Adjustments

section ofthis manual. Verifythat the

belts are routed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your

tractor, check to see that the brake is

propedy adjusted. See =TOADJUST

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 rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

_&CAUTION: Do not remove deflector

shield from mower. Raise and hold

shield when attaching mulcher plate and

allow it to rest on plate while in opera-

tion.

Mulcher

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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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.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1hour at 6

amps).

,/Seat is adjusted comfodably and

tightened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

overinflated at the factory).

/Be sure mower deck is properly

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

best cutting results. (Tires must be

properly inflated for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around

pulleys and inside all belt keepers.

•/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

,/Before driving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

/Engine oil is at proper level.

,/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

/Be sure brake system is in safe

operating condition.

,/It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions

(See "TO START ENGINE" and

=PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual).

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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,LPRESSOREL,ONTSONO%_.p

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW

CLUTCH ENGAGED PARKING BRAKE

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED

SLOPE HAZARDS

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREEWHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonly)

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KNOWYOURTRACTOR

READTHISOWNER'SMANUALAND SAFETYRULESBEFOREOPERATING

YOURTRACTOR

Comparethe illustrationswith your tractorto familiarizeyourselfwith the locations of

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

Ammeter

Choke Contro_,x_

Throttle

Clutch/

Brake Pedal

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever

Lever

Plunger

Lift Lever

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Free Wheel

Control g Brake Lever

MoUon

Control

Lever

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

Institute.

AMMETER -Indicates charging (+) or

discharging (-) of battery.

AI"I'ACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER -Used

to engage the mower blades, or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER -Used to

raise, lower, and adjust the mower deck

or other attachments mounted to your

tractor.

CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting

a cold engine.

CLUTCH/BRAKE 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 -Tums 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

=Disengaged"

Position

Throttle Brake

"Engaged"

ClutcW

MoUon

"Disengaged'. Control

Posi_on •Lever

STOPPING Position

MOWER BLADES -

•To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch lever to DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

iTo stop ground drive, depress clutch/

brake pe.dalinto 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 slow 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.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition

switch in any position other than "OFF"

will cause the battery to be discharged,

(dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine

running, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause =browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

CAUTION: Always stop tractor

completely, as described above, before

leaving the operator's position; to empty

grass catcher, etc.

TO USE THRO'FrLE 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 CUTTING

HEIGHT

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The position of the attachment lift lever

determines the cutting height.

•Grasp tilt lever.

•Press plunger with thumb and move

lever to desired position.

The cutting height range is approxi-

rnately 1-1/2 to 4=. The heights are

measured from the ground to the blade

tip with the engine not running.

These heights are approximate and may

vary depending upon soil conditions,

height of grass and types of grass being

mowed.

•The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches

during hot months. For healthier and

better looking lawns, mow often and

after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut

relatively high; the second to desired

height.

TO 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

appropriate hole with shoulder bolt, 3/

8 washer, and 3/8-16 Iocknut and

tighten securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

3/8-16

Locknut_

Gauge

Wheel

Mounting

Bracket

3/8

Gauge Wheel

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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.

CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the deflector

shield in place. Attachment Clutch Lever

_Engaged' Position

Lever High

Position

Lift

Posi_on

Position )eflector

_-_ Shield

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

/ILCAUTION: 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.

TO TRANSPORT

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 a load, while on a slope, is

dangerous. rires 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

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of

87 octane. (Use of leaded gasoline

wi, 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 staffing.

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, staff 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: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

spilled oil or fuel. Do not store, spill or

use gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When staffing 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 clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move throttle control to fast position

•Pull choke control out for a cold

engine start attempt. For a warm

engine start attempt the choke control

may not be needed.

NOTE" Before staffing, read the warm

and cold start'ragprocedures below.

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• Insert key into ignitio n and turn key

clockwise to =START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for

more than fifteen seconds per minute.

If the engine does not start after

several attempts, push choke control

in, wait afew 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 afew 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 clutcWbrake

slowly return to operating position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done dudng

the engine warm up pedod.

•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 inside the

transmission which may have developed

dudng shippingof your tractor.

IMPORTANT:, Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

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.

After the 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 wilt

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.

After 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, after 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 properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

• The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distdbu-

tion of clippings and more uniform

cutting.

•When mowing large areas, start by

tuming to the right so that clippings will

discharge away from shrubs, fences,

driveways, etc. After one or two

rounds, mow in the opposite direction

making left hand turns until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and

possible fire hazard from dded

clippings. Make first cut relatively

high; the second to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave

undesirable clumps. Allow grass to

dry before mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by

selecting alow enough gear to give

the mower cutting performance as well

as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the

attachment being used.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance,

keep mower housing free of built-up

grass and trash. Clean after each use.

•The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippings many times and

reduce them in size so that as they fall

onto the lawn they will disperse into

the grass and not be noticed. Also, the

mulched grass will biodegrade quickly

to provide nutdants for the lawn.

Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will

provide the best recutting action of the

blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.

Wet grass tends to form clumps and

interferes with the mulching action.

The best time to mow your lawn is the

early afternoon. At this time the grass

has dded and the newly cut area will

not be exposed to the direct sun.

•For bast results, adjust the mower

cutting height so that the mower cuts

off only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cu_ on each pass

and mow slowly.

•Certain types of grass and grass

conditions may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a

second cut, mow across or perpen-

dicular to the first cut path.

•Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting

and graining of the lawn. ,°+

'++ +'.

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AS YOU COMPLETE

Check Tire Pressure

Check Opemto_ presence Im,d

TIntedock Systems I_

RChec_forLooseFastenem _ I/7 I/

A]Sharpect/Repgace Mower Blades I_'4

C i Lubdcation Chart _V

O Check Battery Leve_

R CleanSalter-/snd Tem_ne_s II_ b/'

Check Trar,.saxle Cooling !I_

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension ll_s

Adjust Motion Ddve Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine Oil Level I1_ ll_

Change Engine Oil I_1._

E Clean Air Filter _I_:

N OeanAir Screen

GInspect Muffler/Spark Attester

=1 Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) 11_1,_

TM Clean Engine Cooling Fins I_=

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter ql_

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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not

cover items that have been subjected to

operator abuse or negligence. To

receive full value from the warranty,

operator must maintain tractor as

instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made

periodically to pmpedy maintain your

tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual

should be checked at least once each

season.

• Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter,

and check blades and belts for wear.

A new spark plug and clean air filter

assure proper air-fuel mixture and

help your engine run better and last

longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and

interlock systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk Zerk

(_Front Wheel ,-,

Bearing Bearing Zerk

Zerk

1B

_K_ieneral Purpose Grease

_Refer to Maintenance=Engine" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the

civot points which have special nylon

earings. Viscous lubricants will attract

dust and dirt that will shorten the lifo of

the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel

they must be lubricated, use only a dry,

powdered graphite type lubricant

sparingly.

TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when

performing any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in

highest gear, then brake must be ,

adjusted(See rl'O ADJUST BRAKE in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tiros

(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. Tire sealant 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 position to

allow access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and fiat

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 belt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

•Tighten bolt securely (27-35 R. Lbs.

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

T__._ =.,_^, ,. Mandrel Assembly

X,_ Blade Center p. /_._'_,

Flat Washer\'.-_ _ _ "-

Lock W_- e_'__ _tar

•W-_Hex Bolt (Grade, _'_

•A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified

by six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade - but if you do, be sure the

blade is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will

cause excessive vibration and eventual

damage to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a

file or on agrinding wheel. Do not

attempt to sharpen while on the

mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need

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

cone balancer. (When using a cone

balancer, follow the instructions

supplied with balancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade on to an unthreaded

portion of the steel bolt or pin and hold

the bolt or pin parallel with the ground.

If blade is balanced, it should remain

in ahorizontal position. If either end of

the blade moves downward, sharpen

the heavy end until the blade is

balanced.

5/8" ._ade

Center Hole -v_

BATrERY

Your tractor has a battery charging

system which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend

its life.

Keep battery and terminals clean.

Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

19 °

NOTE: The original equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or

covers. Adding or checking level of

electrolyte is not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATIERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and

terminals can cause the battery to "leak"

power.

:Remove terminal guard.

Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and remove

battery from tractor.

•Rinse the battery with plain water and

dry.

•Clean terminals and battery cable

ends with wire brush until bright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petro-

leum jelly. =

•Reinstall battery (See REPLACING

BATTERY' in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this

manual).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace

if necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

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 air or hi_lh 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 APt service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating

temperature.

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 if the

tractor is not used for 25 hours in one

year.

Check the crankcase oil level before

starting the engine and after each eight

(8) hours of operation, "lighten 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

Draln_. _Air S_reen

Plug

OIL .Fil!.C_

Dlpstsick_

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

2O

overheating. Cleanwitha wire brushor

compressedair to removedirt and

stubborn dried gum fibers.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOUNG

AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every t00 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and extemal surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, end/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) end cover.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

•Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

•Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth.

•Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

•If very dirty or damaged, replace pre-

cleaner.

•Reinstall pre-cleaner over cartridge.

•Reinstall cover and secure with

knob(s).

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

•Remove 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,

precleaner, cover and secure with

knob(s).

IMPORTANT: Petroleum solvents, such

as kerosene, are not to be used to clean

the cartridge. They may cause deteriora-

tion of the cartridge. Do not oil cartridge.

Do not use pressudzed air to clean or

dry cartridge.

Knob

Wing

Foam Pre-

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 o!

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

end clamps ere propedy positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled

gasoline.

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CLEANING

iClean engine, battery, seat, finish, etc.

of all foreign matter.

Keep finished surfaces and wheels

free of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the

electrical system, muffler, air filter and

carburetor are covered to keep water out.

Water in engine can result in a short-

ened engine life.

CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

•Place 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 off 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.

arms. Slide mower out from under ,,::_.:,,,

tractor. .,- ,, -_ ,

Small Retainer Spring "_,. ;--;_ "',; :";_"; •

Suspension Arms .:,'-, :.;..' "" Square Hole

Clutch ;

Retainer

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Housing

Large Bracket

Spring 22

TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

tires are propedy inflated (See =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual). If tires are over or

underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

* At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on

both sides of mower should be the

same or within 1/4" of each other.

• 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

r__g_:_nd

Suspension

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 112"

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.

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•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 tront than rear, tighten nuts =P"

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 both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

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 all belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Mandrel

Pulley Idler

\

TO AD;JUST 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

operat',ng arm and nut "A" on brake

rod.

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

jam nut and tum nut =A" until distance

becomes 1-9/16". Retightan 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

Do not touch this nut. If fur_er brake

adjustment is necessary corttact your

nearest authorized 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 "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this

manual.)

• Remove bolt 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.

EnginePulIey'-J ._

Clutchlngldler/ /_I

Trsiii:i Idler"_

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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 turn 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

while 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 Loci( Gate

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL

ALIGNMENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not

horizontal (left to right) when wheels are

positioned straight forward, remove

steering wheel and reassemble per

instructions in the Assembly section of

this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are

not adjustable on your tractor. If damage

has occurred to affect the front wheel

toe-in or camber, contact your nearest

authorized service center/department.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

•Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains asquare key - Do not

lose).

•Repair tire and reassemble.

•On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert

square key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and

prevent fiat tires due to slow leaks, tire

sealant may be purchased from your

local parts dealer. Tire sealant also

prevents tire dry rot and corrosion.

Adjustment Bolt

TRANSMISSION REMOVAIJREPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require

removal for service or replacement, it

should be purged after rainstallation and

before operating the tractor. See

=PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the

Operation section of this manual.

Retaining Ring

Washer

Axle

Cover

I

SquareKey--_'''_

(Rear Wheel Only)

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TO 8TART ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

ACAUTION: 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 beth batteries.

"Positive" (+) =Negative_ (-)

L.H. Panel

Bolt

REPLACING BATrERY

_i_ CAUTION: Do not short battery

terminals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals at

the same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lift 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

belt and keps nut as shown. Tighten

securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) battery terminal with

remaining hex belt and keps nut.

Tighten securely

•Close terminal access doors.

•Close hood.

Hex Bolt

Terminal s.:,. .....

Access-:_ .....

Door _

(Red)

Cable

Terminal -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 poody, 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

26 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.

•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

closed. Tighten casing clamp screw

securely.

•Reassemble air cleaner.

Headlight Wire

Connector

Claml

Quarter

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-read 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 throttle

control lever to fast position.

•Check that swivel is against side of

quarter circle. If it is not, loosen cable

clamp screw and pull cable back until

swivel is against quarter circle.

Tighten cable clamp screw securely.

TO ADJUST CHOKE CONTROL

The choke control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be

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.

Choke Closed

,..Choke

Lever

Casing

Clamr

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 tumed 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

27 in (clockwise) closing it finger tight and

then tum out (counterclockwise) 1-1/4

to 1-1/2 tums.

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 tum out

(counterclockwise) until engine runs

rough. Tum 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 throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or

dies, turn 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-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest autho-

rized service center/department, which

has proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

Throttle

Idle Mixture

Screw

Idle 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

wdh gasoline in the tank inside a

building where fumes may reach an

open flame or spark. Allow the engine to

cool before stonng 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 a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this

manual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Mainte-

nance section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened, Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint

surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

BAI"rERY

• Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a pedod of time in storage,

battery may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long pedocls 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 from forming in essential

fuel system ports such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank dudng storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

blended fuels called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation

of acids during storage. Acidic gas can

damac:Jethe fuel system of an engine

while =nstorage.

•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

allemative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add

stabilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or

storage container. Always follow the mix

ratio found on stabilizer container. Run

engine at least 10 minutes after adding

stabilizer to allow the stabilizer to reach

the carburetor. Do not drain the gas tank

and carburetor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINEOIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil (See =ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition key to =START" position

for a few seconds to distribute oil,

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

•Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if your can

starts to rust. Rust and/or dirt in your

gasoline will cause problems.

•If possible, store your 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

Wilt not start

Hard to start

Enginewill not

turn over

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loss of power

•Out of fuel.

• Engine not "CHOKED"

properly.

• Engine flooded.

•Bad spark plug.

•Dirty air filter.

•Dirty fuel filter,

•Water in fuel.

•Loose or damaged widng.

•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.

ICheck/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.

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TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART

PROBLEM

Loss of power

(Continued)

Excessive

vibration

Engine conUnues

to run when

operator leaves

seat with

attachment

clutch engaged

Poor cut -uneven

Mower blades will

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 dirty fuel.

•Water in fuel.

•Spark plug wire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/fins.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of

adjustment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

•Worn, 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

ddve belt.

•Frozen idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel.

CORRECTION

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Check oil level/change oil.

•Clean and regal:) 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 authorized

service canter/department.

•Replace blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

• Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s).

Repla_,e damaged parts.

•Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not corrected,

contact an authorized

service canter/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 drive belt.

•Replace idler pulley.

•Replace blade mandrel.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Poor grass

discharge

Headlight(s) not

working

(If so equlpped)

Battery wlll not

charge

Loss ofddve

iEngine "backfires"

when turnlng

engine

"OFF"

• Engine speed too slow.

•Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air pressure.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

•Mower drive belt worn.

•Blades improperly installed.

•Improper blades used.

• Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

•Switch is "OFF".

•Bulb(s) burned out.

•Faulty light switch.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

•Blown fuse.

•Bad battery cell(s).

•Poor cable connections.

•Faulty regulator

(if so equipped).

•Faulty alternator.

• Freewheel control in

"disengaged' position.

•Motion drive belt worn,

damaged, or broken.

•Air trapped in transmission

during, shipment or

servicing.

i

•Engine throttle control not

set at "SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

stopping engine.

•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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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917_270922

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917270922

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465 Battery

2 74760412 Bolt, Hex 1/4-20 x 3/4

8 7603J Tray, Battery

10 145211 Bolt, BtrFront 1/4-20x7-1/2

11 1501@3 Holddown Battery Front Mount

12 145769 Nut, Push Nylon Battery Front 1/4

16 153664 Switch Intedock Push-In

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

22 4152J Light Bulb

24 4799,/ Cable, Battery

25 146148 Cable, Battery

26 166180 Fuse

27 73510400 Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Uric

28 145491 Cable, Ground

29 121305X Switch, Seat

30 140301 Switch, Ignition

31 124211X Nut

32 141226 Cover

33 109310X Key, Molded

40 169596 Harness, Ignition

41 71110408 BoitBIkFInHex 1/4-20UNCxl/2

42 131563 Cover,Terminal

43 145673 Solenoid

45 121433X Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp

52 141940 ProtectionWire LoOp(Hour Meter)

55 17490508 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18xl/2

70 173957 Harness Engine

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S. inches

1 Inch = 25.4 mm

35

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

28

58 12

74 208

36

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CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 169830

2 169061

3 17060612

5 155272

9 165454X013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 169117X010

17 144963X558

18 126938X

20 156437

23 124028X

25 19131312

26 S'ffTo41437

28 166271X568

29 155217X599

30 164918X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 169834

51 7380O400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 S'rD552507

58 140547

60 72140606

64 t54798

74 S'rD541437

142 165867

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

206 170165

207 17670508

208 17670608

-- 5479J

Chassis

DravVser

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

,BumperHood/Dash

Dash

Bolt, Cawiage 3/6-16 x 1

Panel, Dash, LH

Cllp11nnennanGrille P/L

Panel, Dash, RH

HcodAssemUy

Bumber Hood

Plate Mtg Batten/Fuel Tank

Bushing,Snap, Nylon, Fuel Une

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

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

Grille

Lens, Gdlle

Feoder/Footrest

Bracket, Fender/Support

Screw, Thdro_. 5/16-18 x I/2

PhJotBracket Assembly, Lit, Mower, Rear

Nut Lock W/Insert 114- 20 UNC

Washer 9/32 X 7/8 X 16 Ga.

Bracket Grille Pickoff LH

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

Bracket Grille Pickoff RH

Bolt FinHex 1/4 -20 UNC X.75

Air Duct

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

Dash LowerSTLT

NutCrownlock3/8-16 UNC

Plata Relnfomement STLT

Bracket Swaybar Chassis

Bracket Footrest STLT

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

BoltShoulder5/16-181"1"

Screw Thdro_5/16-18 x 1/2

Screw Thdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Plug Button

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. Inches

I Inch= 25A mm

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GROUND DRIVE

• 52

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156 166

62

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37

72

116

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GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1...... Transaxte (SeeBreakdown) 65 STT3551143

HydroGr314-0510 66 154778

6 165866 RodSt';tftFenderAd_ust 70 134_B3

10 STD561210 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 1 CAD 71 169183

14 10040400 WasherLockHvyHeltcal 72 19132012

15 74490544 BoltHexFLGHD5/16-18GR.5 73 169182

16 STD541431 NutLockHexW/Ins. 5/16-18Unc 74 169496

19 STD541437 NutLockHexW/Wsh3/8-16Unc 75 121749X

21 130564 Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13 76 STD581075

22 169498 Rod, BrakeHydro 77 123583X

24 73350600 Nut, HexJam 3/8-16Unc 78 121748X

25 106888X Spdng, Brake Rod 81 165596

26 STD551037 Washer 82 165711

27 STD5612t0 PinCotter I/Sx3/4CAD. 83 19171216

28 145204 Rod,Parking Brake 84 169594

29 71673 Cap, Parking Brake 89 164890X428

30 169592 Bracket, Transaxle 90 124346X

32 74760512 Bo|tHexHd 5/16-18Uncx3/4 95 170201

34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 96 4497H

35 120183X Bearing,Nylon 116 72110610

36 19211616 Washer 150 165850

37 1572H Pin, Roll 151 19133210

38 131494 Pulley, Idler, Rat 156 166002

39 72110622 Bolt 158 165589

40 4470J Spacer, Split 159 165494

41 165838 Keeper, Belt Idler 161 72140406

42 19131312 Washer 13/32x13/16x12Ga. 16273680400

47 127783 Pulley, Idler, V-Groove 163 74780416

48 154407 BellcrankClutch Grad Dry STL 164 19091010

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 165 165623

50 STD523715 Bolt 166 166880

51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC 168 165492

52 STD541431 Nut, Crowntcok 5/16-18Uno 169 165.580

53 105710X Link, Clutch 197 169613

55 105709X Spflr_j, Return, Crutch 198 169593

56 STD523712 BoltHex 3/8-16x1-1/4 199 169612

57 140294 V-Belt, GroundDrive 20072140508

59 169691 Keeper, CentsrSpan 202 72110612

61 17060612 Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

63 140186 Pulley,Engine

64 71170764 Bolt Hex 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5

DESCRIPTION

Washer

Keeper Bolt Engine Hydro

Guide Bolt RH Engine

Strap Torque Lh

Washer 13/32 x 1-114 x 12 Ga.

StrapTorqus Rh

Spacer, Split

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

E-Ring

Key, Square

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

Shaft Asm Cross

SpdngTorsion

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

Unk Transaxle

Console, Shift

Nut Seff-ThdWsh-ha 114Zinc

Contro_Bypass

Retainer Spring 1• Zinc/Cad

Bolt Clrr. 3/8-16 x 1.25

Bushing BellcrankGrd Ddve

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

Washer Srrted 5/161D x 1.125

Bracket Shift Mount

Hub Tappared Flange Shift Lt

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

Nut Crownlockl/4-20 Unc

Bolt Hex Fin 1/4-20 Unc x 1Gr. 5

Washer 5/8 x .281 x 10 Ga

Bracket Pivot Lever

Screw 5/16-18 x 5/8

Bolt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate Fastening Lt

NylinerSnap-In

Washer Nyllner

BoltShoulder5/16-18UNC

Bolt RDHD SQNK 5/16-18UNC x 1

Bolt Cart SH 3/8-16 x 1-I/2Gi'.5

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERINGASSEMBLY

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270922

STEERINGASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 139768

2 154427

3 169840

4 169839

5 6266H

6 121748)(

7 19272016

8 12000029

93366R

10 169832

11 $IO551137

13 136518

15 145212

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

26 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17060612

30 S'1_561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133812

40 S'10541537

41 100711L

42 145054X428

43 121749)(

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 73800500

54 74780520

62 1679(_

63 74780616

65 160367

66 1544O4

67 72110618

68 169827

79 19132012

80 74950612

82 169635

85 133835

DESCRIPTION

SteedngWheel

Front Axle Assembly

Splndie Assembly, LH.

SpindleAssembly, R.H.

Beating, Race, Thrust, Hardened

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

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

Ring,Kllp

Beadng, Steedng Column

Unk, Drag

Washer, Lock

Spacer, Bearing. Front Axle

Nut, Hexflange Lock

Shaft Assembly, Steedng

Washer, Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Support, Shaft

Screw he:(Wshhd Ton(

P_man Shaft Assembly

Bracket, Steedng

Bushing, Link, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw 3/8-16 x 3/4

Pin

Rod,Tie

Bushing,Steedng

Screw "i'l"#10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange

Insert,Steering Wheel

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

Lock NutCenter 3/8-24 UNF

Adaptor,Steering Wheel

Boot, Stcedng Dash P/L Mtl BIk

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

ExtensionSteedng Non-Adjust

Cap, Spindle

Rttlng, Grease

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

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

Kit, Steering Assembly, Service

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

Spacer Brace Axle

Beadng A_n 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 Christmas Tree

NOt"E:AncompocentdVnsnslocegh,enIn U.S.Inches

I Ind_= 25.4 mm

41

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ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.270922

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162152

2 17720410

3..... o.

4 149723

5 144069

6 144O68

7 138129

8150176

10 145552

11 STD,551125

12 STD522507

13 165287

14 13280336

15 1320030O

16 $10551237

17 17490624

23 16,9637

25 145996

26 7392O6OO

27 152927

29 137180

31 157103

32 161696

33 123487)(

34 106082X

37 8543R

39 109227X

45 17060612

81 128861

Control Throt Paddle 32 22

Screw Hex Thd Cut 1/4.20x5/8 T

Engine (See Breakdown) BriggsModel No. 461707-0145-E3

Muffler Exhaust

Exhaust Asm. Left

Exhaust Asm. Right

Clamp TubeDout_e Engine

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

Heat Shield Lt

Washer Lock HW. Helical 1/4

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

Gasket Muffler

Nipple Pipe4-1/2"

Elbow Std90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer Lock Ext Tooth 3/8

Screw l"hdrol3/8-16xl -1/2 Tytt

ShieldBrowning/DebrisGuard

ControIChoke

Nut Keps 3/8-24 Unf

Screw't'T #10-32 x5x3/8 Flange

Arrestor Spark

Tank Fuel 3 50 Rear

Cap Fuel Guage STLT

Clamp Hose BIk

Spacer Pad

Une Fuel

Plug Oil Drain (See Engine Breakdown)

Pad Idler 1.75 x .75 x .06

Screw 3/8-16 x SMGML

Nut, Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven In U.S. inches

1inch = 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

5145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 17000616

9 19131614

10 155925

I1 166369

_2 121246X

DESCRIPTION

Seat 3450 BIk/blkCraftsman

Bracket Pm Pivot Seat (b_k)

Bolt Fin Hex 3/6-16unc X 1

Washer 13/32 X 3/4 X 10 Ga

Clip Push In Hinged

Nut Flex Lock w/ins 3/8-16 Uric

Spring Seat Cprsn 2 250 BIk Zi

Screw 3/6-16 x 1.5 SMGML

Washer 13/32 X 1 X 14 Ga

Pan Pnt Seat (blk)

Knob Seat

Bracket Pnt Mounting Switch

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

13 121248X

14 72_-_0412

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 Split 28 X 96 Zinc

SpringCprsn I 27 Btk 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 in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

44

DECALS

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270922

3

741

11 2

14

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156439

2 163205

3 171696

4 171697

5 16.5392

6 133644

7 171809

9 163204

11 156811

2O

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal Fender Danger Sears 13 146046

Decal Fend Auto Seam Gold 14 163259

Decal Hood Rh Cmftsrnan 15 160396

Decal Hood LhCraftsman lg 138047

Decal Engine H/P 20 166887

Decal MaintCustomer 22 149516

SsemDom - -169210

Decal ReplacementSrs - o 138311

DecalFenderCraflsmanGold -- 165800X428

DecalFender STLTH Oper -- 165799X428

Inst F../S -. 173960

- - 173.961

14

13

DESCRIPTION

Decal VJoelt Dr Sch Tractor E

Decal Dash Panel

Decal Mower Drive Schematic

Decal, Battery DiehardSeam

Decal Deck Mower EZ3

Decal Batterj

Decal By Pass LI Hydro

Decal LiftHandle

Pad FootrestLhSTLT

Pad FootrestRh STLT

Manual, Owner's (English)

Manual,Owner's (Spanish)

WHEELS & TIRES

4,10

tl

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

59192 Valve Cap, Tim

65139 Stem, Valve

106222X Tire, Front

59904 Tube, FrontTire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

106732X427 Rim,Front

278H Ffltlng,Grease (FrontWheel Only)

9040H Beadng, Flange (FrontWheal Only)

106108)(427 Rim,Rear

1220_.X Tire,Rear

7152J Tube, RearTire

(Not Provided, Service Item Only)

104757X Cap, Axle

144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. Tube)

NOTE: NI componentdlmenslomglvenInU.S.Ir,_hse

1 Inch= 25A mm

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LIFTASSEMBLY

13

5

6

6

8

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31 "_ 19

32 j

13

15

20

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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 ERing

5 19211621 Washer 21132 x 1 x 21 Ga.

6 120183X Beadng Nytong

7 125631X GdpHandle Fluted

8 122365X Button PlungerRead

11 139865 Link Asm Lift L.H.

12 139866 Link Asm Lift R.H.

13 $10624008 RetainerSpdng

15 167253 Link Front

16 73350800 Nut Jam Hex 1/2-13 Uric

17 130171 Trunnion BlkZinc

18 73800600 Nut Lock w/_Nsh 112-13Unc

19 139868 ArmSuspensionMower

20 163552 Retainer Spdng

31 140302 Beadng, Pvt. Lift. Spherical

32 73540600 NutCrownlock3/8-24

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 k_h = 25.4 mm

47

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15151 . _. 143

34

21 22

24

119 118_ i'

18

28 "

29

18

26

27

48

MOWER DECK

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.270922

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 165892

2 $11T-_33107

3 138017

4 165460

5 STD624008

6 13O832

8 85O857

9 STD551137

10 140296

11 134149

12 128695

13 137645

14 128774

15 110485X

16 140329

18 72140505

19 132827

20 159770

21 STD541431

22 134753

23 131267

24 105304X

25 123713X

26 110452X

27 130968X428

28 19111016

29 131491

30 157722

31 129963

32 153535

33 137266

34 $TD533717

35 133835

36 131494

37 19131316

40 STD541437

44 140088

45 STD624003

46 137729

48 133944

49 155066

50 131340

51 S'[O541410

52 139888

53 131845

54 133943

55 155046

56 165723

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

MowerHousing 59 141043

Bolt 67 149846

Bracket Assembly,Sway Bar, 68 144959

Front 92 S'rD541437

Bracket Sway Bar 38/42" 101 136420

RetainerSpdng 102 71161010

Arm, Suspension, Rear 103 19061218

Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 104 STD551110

Washer, Lock 105 160793

Washer, Hardened 106 2029J

Blede, Mulching 111 155197

Baadng, Ball 112 155198

Shaft Assembly, Mandral, Vented 113 17060512

(Incl. Key Number8) 114 73510500

Housing,Mandrel,Vented 115 72110504

Beadng, Ball,Mandre_ 116 4898H

Stripper,Vented Mower Deck 117 165746

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

Bolt,Shoulder 119 19121414

Baffle, Vollex 121 143723

Nut, Crownlock5/16-18 UNC 128 153390

Stiffener Bracket 129 19131312

Bracket, Deflector 130 $10523710

Cap, Sleeve 131 S_10

Spdng,Torsion, Deflector 142 165890

Nut,Push 143 1571G9

Shield, Deflector 144 158634

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

Rod,Hinge 146 165891

Screw ThdrolRollingWSh Hd 147 131335

Wsshar, Spacer 148 169022

Pulley,Mandrel 140 165898

N_,Top_ock, Flanged 150 19091216

Bolt 151 169670

Fastner, ChdstrnasTme 152 169670

Pulley, Idler, Rat 153 169674

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 16 Ga. 154 169675

Nut, Crownlock3/8-16 UNC 155 169671

Guard, Mandrel,LH. 156 169672

Retainer 157 169669

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

Washer, I-_rdened 159 STD533"/17

RollerAseembly,CamFoliower - - 130794

Bolt,Shouk:ier#1024 Grade 5

Locknut - - 169583

Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

ArmAssembly, Pad, Brake

Washer, Hardened

Arm, Idler

Spacer, Retainer

DESCRIPTION

Guard, Tuv Idler (94)

Knob CustomOval

V-B_t

Locknut, Hex W/Wsh 3/6-16 UNC

Cover Muiohing42" 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, He:<Kape 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt,Carriage 5/16 UNC x t/2

Bolt,Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Cmwnk_k 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

ArmSpdngBrake Mower

Bracket Arm Idler42"

Keeper Belt 42" Clutch Cable

Pulley Idler Flat

BoltCsrraige Idler

Spdng Extension

Spdng Return Idler

Retainer SpdngYellow Zinc

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

Bracket Clutch

Cable Clutch 42"

Washer fiat 3/8" Type B

SpdngRetainer

SpringRetentinn Lever

,Spacer

Rod Clutch

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

Rdhd Sqn 3/8-16 Une x 1-3/4

Mandrel Assembly (IncludesKey

Numbers 6-10, 12-15, 31 and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete (Std deck

-order separately mulcher plate

components key nos. 101-106)

NOTE:Allcomponentdimensionsgive_inU.S.Inches

1 Inch= 25.4 mm

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HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE --MODEL NUMBER 314-0510

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HYDROGEARTRANSAXLE-- MODEL NUMBER 314-0510

K_-YPART K3EYPART

NO.NO. DESCFUPIX3N NO.NO. DES_

1 170351 Main Housing,Assembly 59 170408

2 170352 SideHousing, Assembly 60 142883

3 170353 Center Section, Assembly 61 142881

4 170354 Swashplate,TrunionMachioed 62 142887

5 169898 Biock-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-Retaioing 69 170415

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

14 169869 BallBrg17mmldX40mmOdX 71 170417

12him

16 170362 HexFlangeHeadScrews/16. 72 170418

24X0.75

17 170363 UpSeaI18X32X7 73 142884

18 170364 Arm, Coniro_

19 150771 Beadng,30x52x13Thrust 74 170419

23 170365 Check Plug Assembly,Washar 75 170420

24 170366 Shah, Motor

27 170367 Gear- Pinion, 13t 76 170421

28 170368 10t/48tGear 77 170422

29 170369 Gear, 10tJackshaft 78 142969

30 170370 60t BullGear 79 142980

31 170371 Sleeve Bearing .75 X 1.575 X 80 150778

.625

32 170389 BieaveBeadng(Outboard) 81 170423

.75x1.750x.625 82 170424

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

3"hi( 83 161162

34 170390 Lip SealAxleSeal 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 MltarGear(Splined) 90 170430

38 150793 MlterGear15t(0.51d) 93 170431

39 150809 Shaft 107 170432

40 170393 Ring,SplralRetainlng 108 170433

41 170394 Pin, Jackshaft

42 170395 Magnet, Ring 109 170434

43 170396 Spring, Bypass 111 170435

44 150797 Hydro Mtg Screw 3/8-24 X 2.5 112 170436

Long 113 170437

45 170397 Filter 116 170438

46 1703,,_ 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 Exten'_t 122 170442

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

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

.06 Thk

53 170405 RetaioiogRing 125 170445

54 170406 Beadng.CenterBiock 126 170446

55 142977 Spdng-HelicalCompmssion 127 170447

56 142978 Washer 900 166768

57 150798 20w-50 Oil

58 170407 Brake Yoke

Rotor, Brake

Brake Puck

Puck Plate

Brake ActuatingPin

Hthcs 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

Compression Spdng BrakeAnti-

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

sp_o, _lcomp

Spacer

Hex Lock Nut 5/16-24Unjf(Nylon

Insert)

Wedge, FdctionPack

Clip, Washer .316xl .50x.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

SpringClip - HousingThrust

Deflector

Washar, MotorShaft

.71idx1.15odx.03Othk

Plug, Sae #6

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

Shield,Vent

Bracket, Support Expansion Tank

Silicon Sponge

Fan, 7 In.

Pulley

Hex Lock Nut 1/2-20 (Nylon

Insert)

Washer, Believilta

Bell Keeper

Center Sectien-Filter-Bypass

Assempmy

FilterAssemply

Fan - Pulley Service Assembly

Seal - O-Ring Kit

Tm_Compieta

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.S. Inches

linch = 26A mm

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BRIGGS & STRATTON ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER 461707, TYPE NUMBER 0145-E3

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 498583 Cytlnder Assemt_j 97 693485

2399265 Bushing/Seal Kit 98 807923

3 391086 ,k Seal-On 102 593509

4493304 Sump-Engine 104 693508

5 691162 Head-Cylinder#1 105 892078

5A 691163 Head-Cylinder#2 107 693482

7 271867 -/r_1. Gasket-Cylinder Head #1 108 893505

7A 271868 _O Gasket-Cylinder Head #2 109 693498

8 495754 BreatherAssembly 117 893538

(Cylinder#1) 893500

9 27803 ,k_ Gasket-Breather 121 491539

10 690334 Scraw (Braether Assembly) 122 281411

10A 890366 Scraw (Braather Cover) 125 693479

11 280225 Tube-Brasthar 130 693504

12 273390 "/r Gasket-Crankcase 133 893512

(.015" Thick. Std.) 146 94196

271188 "/r Gasket-Crankcase 147 693508

(.005" Thick) 161 691401

271189 _r Gasket-Crankcase 163 271411

(.009" Thick) 177 271170

13 94565 Screw (CylinderHead) 187 499167

15 94239 Ptog*OilDrain 197 690364

16 690666 Crankshaft 202 690570

19 399264 Bushing 203 280997

20 291675 "k Seal-Oil 205 690322

23 491180 Flywheel 209 691273

24 222698 Key-Flywheat 211 261563

25 499180 Piston Assembly (Standard) 212 693985

499181 Piston Assembly (.010"O.S.) 215 690481

499182 Piston Assembly (.020"O.S.) 219 394348

499183 Piston Assembly (.030"O.S.) 220 690412

26 499184 Ring Set, Piston (Standard)

499284 Ring Sot, Piston (.010"O.S.) 222 491282

499186 Ring Set. Piston (.020=O.S.) 227 491297

499187 Ring Set. Piston (.030"O.S.) 235 224995

27 691299 Lock-Piston Pin 240 394358

28 498319 Pin Assembly, Piston (Std.) 244 230318

28 498320 Pin Assembly-Piston 258 94930

(.005" O.S.) 267 690316

29 498314 Rod-Connecting(Standard) 278 691366

29 498541 Rod-Connecting(.020 U.S.) 297 94289

32 691133 Screw (Connecting Rod) 304 691390

33 390420 Valve-Exhaust (Include(s): 305 690960

494553 Keeper-Valve 306 6904141

(Rat. No.42)) 306A 690435

34 691302 Valve-Intake

35 65906 Spring-Valve(intake)

36 26828 Spring-Valve (Exhaust)

40 221596 Retainer-Valve (Exhaust)

41 292260 Retainer-Valve (Exhaust) .A-

42 494553 Keeper-Valve •

45 261368 Tappet-Valve

46 891181 Camshaft

47 393415 Slinger-Oil +

48 498542 Short Block

50 213290 Manifold-Intake

51 271412 ,k• Gasket-Intake

51A 270884 ,k_ Gasket-intake

53 690321 Screw (Carburetor)

54 93208 Screw (Intake Manifold)

73 891438 Screen-Rotating

75 225137 Washer (Fiywlleal)

78 691134 Screw (Rywhael Fan)

91 693483 BodyAssembly-Upper

95 690718 Screw (ThrottleVetve)

DESCRIPTION

Shaft-Throttle

Kit-Idle Speed

• Gasket-Carburetor Body

•Pin-FloatHinge

•Valve-Fk_at Needle

BodyAssembly-Lower

Vatve-Choke

Shaft-Choke

Jet-Main

Jet-Main (High Altitude)

Carburetor Kit

Spacer

Carburetor

Valve-Thmltle

Float-Cadouratur

Key-'1-1n'dng

Jet-Pilot

Base*AirCleaner

,it Gasket-Air Cleaner

_r Seal-O-Ring

Une-Fuel (Cutto Length)

Screw (Back Plate)

LInk-MochanicefGovernor

Crank-Bail

Screw (BellCrank)

Sprt_-Goveroor

Spdng-Govemor

Link-Throttle

Guide-Air

Gear-Govemor

Washer-Thrust

(GovernorGear)

Bracket-Control

Lever-Governor

Shield-FuelSpray

Filter-Fuel

Connector-Hose(Pulse bins)

Screw (Engine Sumb)

Screw (CasingClamp)

Washer (GovernorLever)

Nut-Wing (Air Filter Retainer)

Housing-Btower

Screw (Bower Housing)

Shield-Cylinder

Shield-Cylinder

RPM Settings: Low Speed: 1900-2100

HighSpeed: 3000-320

Included in Gasket Set, Ref Number 358.

IncludedinCarburetor Kit, Ref Number 121.

Included inValue Overhaul Kit,

Rat Number 1095,

'Included in Fuel Pump Kit, Ref Number 861

NOTE: All component dimensionsgiven in U.S.

inches I inch = 25.4 mm

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

307 949_0 Screw (Cytinder Shield) 797A 693167 Nut (StarterTerminal)

309 497596 Motor-Starter 801 394860 Cap-Drive

310 690323 Bolt (Starter Motor) 8G2 497607 Cap-End

311 497608 Brush Set 803 691427 Housing-Starter

332 230674 Nut (Flywheel) 807 693511 Spacer

333 394891 Armature-Magneto 822 693497 Washer-Seal (Throttle Shaft)

334 94731 Screw (Magneto Armature) 847 495715 Dipstick/TubeAssembly

337 802592 Plug-Spark 851 493880 Terminal-Cable

358 495868 Gasket Set 859 693488 0+ Diaphragm-FuelPump

383 89838 Wrench-Spark Plug 861 693502 Kit-FuelPump

386 693490 0+ Gasket-Pump 865 691196 Cover-AirGuide

391 693487 Body-Pun_o 865A 691197 Cover-Air Guide

392 693491 0+ Spring-PumpDiaphragm 868 497656 Seal-'Palve

404 690442 Washer (GovernorCrank) 868A 273312 Seal-Valve

423 691100 Screw (AirCleaner Base) 869 261463 Seat-Valve(Intake)

425 94823 Screw (Air Cleaner Cover) 670 262924 Seat-Valve (Exhaust}

432 693492 4_- Cap-Spring 871 261961 Bushing-Guide(Exhaust)

433 693489 d_- Diaphragm-FuelPump 231218 Bushing-Guide (intake)

434 693493 Cover.Diaphragm 877 393456 Wire-Alternator

435 693494 Screw (DiaphragmCover) 881 495901 Plata-Cover

441 691176 Bracket-Oil Fill 918 393815 Hoea-Vaouum

445 394019 Filter-Air (Cylinder-To-lmpulssPump)

447 690297 Screw (Air Guide Cover) (Cut to Length)

449 94882 Screw (OII Fill Bracket) 934 94627 Screw (Fan Retainer)

474 393474 Alternator 955 693513 Plug-Carhuretor

482 93621 Screw (Alternator) 968 691207 Cover-Air Cleaner

510 497606 Drive-Starter 971 690720 Screw

513 398003 Clutch-Drive (Upper BodyTo Lower Body)

523 691385 Dipstick 1005 498157 Fan-Ryc,'he_

525 690823 Tube-OilFill 1006 691247 Retainer-Fan

527 690423 C_Tt._e 1019 496726 Label Kit

535 272490 Filter-Air 1036 694979 LabelKit-Emission

544 497603 Armature-Starter 1051 263080 Ring-Retaining

552 690553 Bushing(Governor Crank) 1058 273688 Owner'sManual

552A 690552 Bushing(GovemofCrank) 1081 280860 _Seal-O-Ring

562 690311 Bolt-Can_ 1090 497605 Retainer-Brush

(Governor Lever) 1095 498047 Gasket Set-Valve Overhaul

569 272645 _Gasket-Base 1125 691104 Screw (Cover Plate)

572 690415 Cover-Breather (Cylinder#2) 1132 690353 Screw (Oil Slinger)

573 690764 Plate-Back 1136 690329 Screw

592 92278 Nut (Governor Lever) (Governor,Control Rod)

601 95162 _1137 690_90 Washer

615 690328 Retainer (Governor Crank) (Governor, ControlRod)

615A 690317 Retainer-Govemor Shaft 1138 690330 Nut (Governor, ControlRed)

616 491530 Crank-Governor ---- 445777-0027-E1 Replacement Engine

634 690657 -/r SeaI-Govemor Shaft

634A 271013 Wssher-Fuam RPM Settings: LowSpeed: 1900-2100

635 66538 Boot.Spark Plug HighSpeed: 3000-320

637 693510 Washer.Seal

643 496700 Retainer-AirFilter _Included InGasket Set, Ref Number 358.

689 690555 Spring.Friction • Included In Carburetor Kit,RSfNumber 121.

697 93585 Screw (Drive Cap) •Included InValue Overhaul Kit,

725 280866 Shield-Heat Ref Number 1095.

726 391362 Gear-Ring + included InFuel Pump Kit, Rel Number 861

741 691285 Gear-Timing

783 693059 Gear-Starter NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S.

789 695050 WiringHarness inches 1 Inch=25.4 mm

797 94010 Nut (Starter Terminal)

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