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Owner's Manual

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15.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANSAXLE

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271012

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800o659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Line

5 am * 5 pro, Mon -Sat

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

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Maintenance ................................ _......._18

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

Storage ................................................. 28

Troubleshooting .................................... 29

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

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

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IMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

if this Craftsm_ R__ing Equipment is main-

=gto the instructions in the owner's manual,

charge, any parts found to be defective in material or

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

plug_, air';cle_ners, belts, etc.

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

thoms, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

For ninety (90) days from date of purchase, if any batten/included with this riding equip-

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

tery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the batten/at no charge. In-home warranty

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

state.

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

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

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• Never carrypassengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

•Slow down before fuming.

•Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing 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 unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. 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 overtum 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:

•Donotturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over it 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.

•DonottrytostabilizethemachTnebrt

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 sawyers.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other 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,

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beforerestarting.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

•Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and 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), no1

across.

Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Unever

terrain could overturn the machine. Taft

grass can hide obstacles.

Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

,_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

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

TY IS INVOLVED.

_.CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

_,WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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PRODUCT SPEGIFICATiONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30

API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

GAP: .040")

VALVE CLEARANCE: NOT ADJUSTABLE

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:

(MPH): 1sT 1.1

2ND 1.4

3RD 2.3

4TM 3.5

5TM 4.5

6TM 6.0

REVERSE: 1,7

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 3 AMPS BATTERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: UIR

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trainea tecSni-

clans 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".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

ASears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears stor,a,_r,,_etails.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

•Read and observe the safety nJles.

• 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 unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

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(1) LargeFlatWasher

Parts Bag _:ontents shown full size

(1) Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 1-1/4

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x I

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(1) Locknut 5/16-18

(1) Knob

(1) Washer

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

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

O(2) Washers

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

(2)__ #10 x 5/8

(2) Weld

Nuts #10 (2) Lock

Washers #10

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Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Mulcher

Plate

Video

Cassette

Steedng

Boot

Manual

D(2) Shoulder

Bolts

Slope Sheet

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Parts Bag

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

Wheels

Steering

t E_ension

Sha_

Steering Wheel

Adapter

Steedng

Wheel

(2) Washers 3/8

x 7/8 x14 Gauge

Wheel

Insert

Latch.'oo

Assemblies

(2) Keys

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

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

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

as necessary to insure proper tightness. Review the video cassette before you begin.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench (1) 3/4" Socket w/

(1) Pliers drive ratchet

(2) 112" wrench (1) Phillips Screw-

(1) Utility knife driver

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

•Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

lyto 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

•Place tabs of steedng boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

•Position steedng wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to dght) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

Insert

_3/8 Rex Bolt

,_3/8 L_:_l_asher

Large Flat

ff--_Washer

Steedng_'_,___ )

Steering

Adapter _Tabs

5/16 Locknut _._5/16 Hex Bolt

Extension <',

Shaft ," -'1-

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Lower .,. ,

Steering Shaft , ,Tab

,,<-,, ,,, ," Slots

washer. 3/8 hex belt and tighten securely.

• Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

• Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

• Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

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HOW TO SET UP YouR TRACTOR

CHECK BATTERY

• Lift seat pan to, raised position and open

battery box door.

• If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in

MAINTENANCE section of this manual

for charging instructions).

Seat Pan

Battery Box

Door Label

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

• Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

• Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

• Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

• Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

• Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/b_._ke _o_dal all the way down.

• Get off _e-_t _Tthout moving its adjusted

position.

• Raise seat and tighten adjustn_ent knob

securely.

Seat Pan

: to,0o,/

Adjustment Knob

Seat

Flat Washer

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CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated.

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section

of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you leam how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

•Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

•Tighten hardware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

Weld Nut From Hook Ppints

The Top Down •

Lock

Weld Washer

Latch Latch

LockWasher

Washer Washer

Mulcher "_1_ Screw

Plate _ _..

Deflector

Shield

Latch

Hooks

_.CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

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ASSEMBLEGAUGEWHEELSTO

MOWERDECK

Thegaugewheelsaredesignedto keep

the mowerdeckinproperpositionwhen

operatingmower.Besuretheyareproper-

ly adjustedto ensure optimum mower per-

formance.

•Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on

a flat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING

HEIGHT" in the Operation section of this

manual).

•With mower in desired height of cut po-

sition, gauge wheels should be assem-

bled so they are slightly off the ground.

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

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

16 Iocknut and tighten securely.

•Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel

Mounting Bracket

3/8-16 Locknu

3/8

Gauge Wheel

Shoulder

Bolt

CHECKLIST

-Please review the following checklist:

-/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

JNo remaining loose parts in carton.

/ Battery is propedy prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1hour at 6 amps).

/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

/All tires are propedy inflated. (For ship-

ping purposes, the tires were ovednflat-

ed at the factory).

JBe sure mower deck is properly leveled

side-to-side/front-to-rear for best cutting

results. (T'_rr_ be properly inflated

for leveling).

/Check mower and drive belts. Be_ure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

,/Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

While learning how to use your tractor, pay

extra attention to the following important

items:

J Engine oil is at proper level.

/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regu-

lar unleaded gasoline.

/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

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

Learn and understand their meaning.

BA'R'ERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE CLUTCH UGHTS ON OVER TEMP

LIGHT

FUEL ==_=

CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT DIFFERENTIAL PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED

LLOCK LOCKED

! R N H L

REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

MOWER LIFT

ATTACHMENT ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

CLUTCH ENGAGED CLUTCH DISENGAGED

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY

(SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

IGNITION FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Light Switch

Position

Ammeter

Throttle/Choke

Control

Clutch/Brake

Control

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lever

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

"Parking Brake

Gearshift

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attach-

ments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutcWbrake

into the brake position.

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Theoperatiohof anytractorcanresultin foreignobjectsthrownintothe

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

or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustrfient_ or

repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spectacles, or stan-

dard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Yourtractoris equippedwithan operatorpres-

encesensingswitch.When engine is running,

anyattemptbythe operatorto leavethe seat

withoutfirstsetting theparking brakewillshut

offthe engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

•Depress dutch/brake pedal into full

=BRAKE" positionand hold.

•Place parking brake lever in "EN-GAGED"

position and release pressure from

dutch/brake pedal. Pedal should remain in

"BRAKE" position. Make sure parking

brake will hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch

Throttle/Choke Lever "Engaged"

Control Position

__/=Disengaged"Position

Brake_" _" _-_;'_:_ /

Position ; _._ ;--_-_" Parking Brake

__ _'_ j"Engaged"

"_,,"; 2_.'-'_'::Y-- ",_ Position

'$ ..

%Dis/_ Gealr

'" Shift

Clutch/Bral_e Lever

Pedal =Ddve" Position

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

•To stopmowerblades, moveattachment

dutch lever to=DISENGAGED"_.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground drive, depress dutch/brake

pedal into full "BRAKE" position.

•Move gearshift levertoneutmt(N)position.

ENGINE -

•Move throttlecontroltoslowposition.

NOTE: Falure tomovethrottle controlto

slowpositionandallowingenginetoidle

beforestopping may cause engine to "back-

fire".

•Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch in

any posiSen other than "OFF" will cause the

battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor

is standing _]be engine running, hot

engine exhaust gases may cause "browning"

of grass. To eliminate this poss4bility, always

stop engine when stopping tractor on grass

areas.

A CAUTION: Always stop tractor complete-

ly, as described above, before leaving the

oporatofs position; to empty grass catcher,

etc.

THROTrLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

•Operating engine at less than full throttle

reduces the battery charging rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is con-

trolled by the gearshift lever.

•Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Move gearshift lever to desired position.

• Slowly release dutch/brake pedal to start

movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears. Failure

to do so will shorten the useful life of your

transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CuI-rlNG HEIGHT

The position of the attachment liftlever deter-

mines the cutting heighL

•Grasp lifflever.

•Press plunger with thumb and move lever

todesiredpos_on.

The cutting height range is approximately 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 approxi-

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mately2-1/2 inches during the cool season

and to over 3 inches during hot months.

For healthier and better looking lawns, mow

often and after moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass over 6

inches in height should be mowed twice.

Make the first cut relatively high; the second

to desired height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the

operator to leave the seat with the engine run-

ning and the attachment clutch engaged will

shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disengage

attachment clutch control.

,A CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge guard

in place.

Attachment Clutch

Position

Attachment Lift

Lever High Position

"Disengaged" Low

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_,CAUTION: Do not drive up or down hills

with slopes greater than 15°and do not drive

across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before starting

up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle con-

troflever to slower position.

• If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake pos'_ion

and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to 1st gear. Be sure

you have allowed room for tractor to roll

slightly as you restart movement.

• To restart movement, slowly release park-

ing brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

•Raise attachment liftto highest position with

attachment liftcontrol.

•When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N) position.

•Do not push or tow tractor at mere than five

(5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when

transporting your tractor on atruck or a trailer,

be sure hood is closed and secured to tractor.

Use an appropriate means of _ng hood to

tractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

A'FrACHM_

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specificati-0ns of

the manufacturer of your tractor. Use common

sense when towing. Too heavy of a load,

while on a slope, is dangerous. "Tires can lose

traction with the ground and cause you to lose

control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

•The engine inyour tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filledwith

summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

•Unthread and remove oil fillcap/dipstick;

wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick into the

tube and rest oil fill cap on the tube. Do not

thread the cap onto the tube. Remove and

read o_ level. If necessary, add oil unt='l

=FULL" mark on dipstick is reached. Do not

overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL VIS-

COSITY CHART" inthe Maintenance sec-

tion of this manual).

•To change engine oil,see the Maintenance

section inthis manual.

ADD GASOUNE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with aminimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide depos'_s

and reduce valve life). Do not mix oil with

gasoline. Purchase fuel in quantities that

can be used within 30 days to assure fuel

freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

grade gasoline to help insure good cold

weather starting.

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_,WARNING: F_x_rlenoe indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gesohel or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

adds during storage. Acidic gas can damage

the fuel system of an engine while in storage.

To avoid engine problems, the fuel system

should be emptied before storage of 30 days

or longer. Drain the gas tank, start the engine

and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor

are empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructionsfor additional information.

Never use engine or carburetor cleaner prod-

ucts in the fuel tank or permanent damage

yo=ur.

AUTION: Fillto bottom of gas tank tiller

neck. Do not overfill.Wipe off any spilled oil or

fuel. Do not store, spillor use gasoline near

an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time or if

the engine has run out of fuel, itwill take extra

cranking time to move fuel from the tank to

the engine.

•Sit on seat in operating position, depress

clutctvbrake pedal and set parking brake.

•Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

•Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

• Insert key into ignition and rum key dock-

wise to "START" pos'tion and release key

as soon as engine starts. Do not run starter

continuously for more than fifteen seconds

per minute. If the engine does not start after

several attempts, move throttle control to

fast position, wait a few minutes and try

again. If engine still does not start, move

the throttle control back to the choke pooi-

tlon and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50° FAND

ABOVE)

•When engine starts, move the throttle con-

trol to the lest position.

•The attachments and ground drive can now

be usecl. If the engine clnes 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 ( 5@' FAND

BELOW)

• When engine starts, allow engine to run

with _e throttl e control in the choke position

untilthe engine rune roughly, therLmove

throttle control to fast position. This may

require an engine warm-up period from

several seconds to several minutes,

depending on the temperature.

• The attachments can also be used during

the engine warm-up peded.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000 feet)

or in cold temperatures (below 32 F) the car-

buretor fuel mixture may need to be adjusted

for best engine performance. See "TO

ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the Service and

Adjustmen('_ of this manual.

MOWING TIPS

•"Erechains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

•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 cuL Have the cut

area to the right of the tractor. This will

result in a more even distributionof clip-

pings 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 oppo-

site direction making left hand turns until fin-

ished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possible

tire hazard from dried clippings. Make first

cut relatively high; the second to the

desired height.

• Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave undesir-

able clumps. Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

•Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of mate-

rlal. Regulate ground speed by selecting a

low enough gear to give the mower the

best cutting performance as well as the

quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain and

give best performance of the attachment

being used.

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J

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep

mower housing free of built-up grass and

trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut the

grass clippings many times and reduce

them in size so that as they fall onto the

lawn they will disperse into the grass and

not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will

biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for

the lawn. Always mulch with your highest

engine (blade) speed as this will provide

the best recutting action of the blades.

•Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet

grass tends to form clumps and interferes

with the mulching action. The best time to

mow your lawn is the early afternoon. At

this time the grass has dried and the newly

cut area will not be exposed to the direct

sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower cutting

heightso that the mower cuts off onlythe

top one-third of the grass blade=s=.For ex-

tremely heavy mulching, reduce your width

of cut on each pass and mow slowly.

•Certain types of grass and grass conditions

may require that an area be mulched a

second time to completely hide the clip-

pings. When doing a second cut, mow

across or perpendicular to the first cut path.

•Change your cutting pattem 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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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES :

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE " f _"___-_-_ ._y

AS YOU COMPLETE

Check Brake Operation _

Check Tire pressure

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems Vp

RCheckforLoo6eFasteners Ik/ _,1, 11_7 If

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

TLubrication Chart V*

0 Check Battery Level _- -='==_."_

R Clean Battery and Terminals

Check Transaxle Cooling

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension Ik/s

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension i_/_

Check Engine Oil Level IJ_ V'

Change Engine Oil I#_1_ I_

EClean Air Filter _2

N Clean Air Screen V'=

GInspect MuffledSpark Attester If

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) i11_1.2

E Clean Engine Cooling Fins li_=

Replace Spark plug _= I# #

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartrldge

Replace Fuel Filter ll_

1 * Change mo_ often when c_erati_g under •heavy Joad or in high ambient temperatur os. 5 - If equipped with ad_tJstab_e system.

2 - Service mo(e often when operating irl dirty Or dusty conditions.

3 - If equipped wl_l ct"_fi#er, change omever/S0 hours.

4 o Replace b;ade= more ofl_ when mowing in sandy soil.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure.

•Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

•Chock for loose fasteners.

6 - Not requ_ if equipped wlth maintenance-free battery.

7 - T'_ht en front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, rnaxln-um,

Do not cvertighten.

LUBRICATION CHART

Zerk

0Front Wheel Wheel

Bearing

Bearing Zerk Zerk

0Engine

OAttachmenl: ;

Clutch r,

i I

Pivot(s) ', , •-" Shift

Pivots

OSAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL

OGeneral Purpose Grease

ORefer to Maintenance "Engine" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bear-ings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubdcating

beadngs. If you feel they must be lubdcated,

use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubd-

cant sparingly.

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TRACTOR

Alwaysobservesafetyrulesyvhen per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

•Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual).

•Keep tiros free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly, if your

tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

•When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

•The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

•Reassemble he_( bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade bolt is grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing Star

Edge Up Blade \

Center

Hole

Lock Mandrel

Assembly

_._._ Hex Bolt

(Grade 8)*

"A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be identified by six

lines on the bolt head,

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade but if you do, be sure the blade

is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade, the lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

Center ,_=... /,/

Hole _Blade

5/8. olt

or Pin "_

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.

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•Keep battery and terminals clean. :

,- Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

NOTE: The odginal equipment battery on

your tractor is maintenance free. Do not

attempt to open or remove caps or covers.

Adding or checking level of electrolyte is

not necessary.

TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMINALS

Corrosion and dirt on the battery and ter-

minals can cause the battery to =leak"

power.

•Open battery box door.

•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 bdght.

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BA'I-I'ERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al),

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tem-

perature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractor is not used for 50 hours in one

year,

Check the crankcase oil level before start-

ing the engine and after each eight (8)

hours of operation. Tighten oil fill cap/dip

stick securely each time you check the oil

level.

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL

Determine temperature range expected

before 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 engin e with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tul_. P_r slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" section of this

manual.

• Use gauge on oil fill cap/dipstick for

checking level. Insert dipstick into the

tube and rest the oil fill cap on the tube.

Do not thread the cap onto the tube

when taking reading. Keep oil at

"FULL" line on dipstick. Tighten cap

onto the tube securely when finished.

Cover Knob Wing

Air Cleaner

Cover

Foam Grommet

Pre-

Cleaner Cleaner

Base

Oil Fill

Air Cleaner

Paper Dipstick

Cartridge

Oil Drain Plug

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating, Clean with a wire brush or com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

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 cartddge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

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Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

•Remove knob and cover.

•Remove wing nut and air cleaner from

base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

•Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

• Saturate it in engine oil Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartridge.

• Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

• Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover

and tighten knob securely.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING 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 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

•Drain oil from engine crankcase (See

"TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this sec-

tion of this manual, through step remove

drain plug).

•Remove oil filter and wipe off filter

adapter.

•Apply a thin coating of new engine oil to

the rubber gasket on replacement oil fil-

ter.

•Install replacement oil filter on filter

adapter. Turn oil filter clockwise until

rubber gasket contacts the filter

adapter, then tighten filter an additional

1/2 turn.

•Fill crankcase with new oil (See "TO

CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section

of this _u_ For approximate capac-

ity see _b'I_[O]_OCT SPECIFICATIONS"

section of this manual.

•Start the engine and check fbr_il leaks.

Correct any leaks before placing engine

into full operation.

Filtrode

Aceite

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediatly wipe up any spilled gasoline.

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

• Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbu-

retor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

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,A',CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

•Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

•Turn ignition key =OFP and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

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.

•Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

Clutch Lever

Clutch

SuspensionArms

• Disconnect front links from deck by

removirrff_etafrTer springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

•Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

•Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

•Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Retainer

Spring

Engine Pulley

Front Unk

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Retainer

Spdng

Suspension Arm

AnS-Swaybar

Retainer Spdngs

(Both Sides)

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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"). 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 adjust-

ment on one side of mower only,

•To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

•To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full tum of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom edge Bottom edge

of mower to of mower to

ground

t-l! roundUne

Suspension

Arm

Lift Unk Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so that

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

lower than the roar when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" diroctly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

•Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

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 118" to 1/2" lower

at front than roar, tighten nuts =F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links.

Tighter'f_l_t '*P on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than roar, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

0_\_ I _! .- Mandrel

© Q = •

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.

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BELT3NSTALLATION-

•Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

Idler Pulley

Mandrel

Pulley

and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Idler Pulley

Mandrel

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut =A" on brake rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retightenjam nut

against nut "A".

•Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department.

W'dhParking Brake

=Engaged"

Nut "A"

jJam Nut

_Operating Arm

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake..For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

•Remove mower (See "TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler_and

clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downwards from around eng{ne

pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

Engine

Pulley

Idler

Idler

Pulley

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center/department.

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TRANSAXLESHIFTERLINKAGEAND

ADJUSTMENT

ThetransaxleshouldbQin neutralwhen

the gearshiftleveris inthe neutral(N)

(lockgate)position. Theadjustmentis

presetat the factory; however, if adjust-

ment is needed, proceed as follows:

•Make sure transaxle is in neutral (N).

• Loosen two Iocknuts on tie rod.

•Turn center rod until gearshift lever falls

into neutral lock gate on fender console.

• Tighten iocknuts securely.

Locknut

Rod

Tie Rod

Transaxle

earshift Lever

- kGata

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 retainiqg

ring securely in axle groove.

• Replace axle cover.

Washers_

Retaining Ring t_ fAV'/'_'l_

I

Square Key j, ",_v.._y

(Rear Wheel Only)

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 preventslire dry

rot and corrosion.

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

•,CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"BATT ERV,_.tI_AINTE NAN C E sec-

tion of this manual).

If "jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting, follow this procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO A'I-I-ACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

PositiveTerminal Negative Terminal

Charged

Batter

Positive Negative

Terminal Terminal

25

REPLACING BATTERY'

A, CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

obiect to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lift seat pan to raised position and open

battery box door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

• Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

•First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps

nut as shown. "lighten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

bolt and keps nut. "Tighten securely.

•Close battery box door.

Seat Pan

Battery

Box Door

Hex Bolt

Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb bolder out of the hole in the

backside of the gdU.

•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 pre-

vent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical widng dia-

gram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type plug-

in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the

dash. 26

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS- -

SEMBLY

•Raise hood.

• Unsnap headlight wire connector. -

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedures.

HHOO_eadlightWire

ector

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of the

emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufac-

turer's service outlet.

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

•With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tion. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position.

•Check to see if hole in throttle lever and

hole in speed control bracket are

aligned.

•If holes are not aligned, loosen cable

clamp screw and align the holes by

inserting a pencil or a 1/4" ddll bit

through both holes.

• Pull throttle cable up to remove slack

and tighten cable clamp screw. Remove

alignment pencil or ddU bit.

TOADJUSTCARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as follows:

In general, turning the adjusting needles in

(clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

Turning the adjusting needles 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 nee-

dle is turned in too tight.

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

•Be sure you have a clean air filter and

the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see above).

•Stad engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make adjustments with engine

running and shift/motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

•Idle speed setting - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, tum idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is at-

tained.

•Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise)

until engine begins to die and then tum

out (counterclockwise) until engine runs

rough. Turn needle to a point midway

between those two positions.

•Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttl_ control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or_dies,

tum idle fuel adjusting needle out (coun-

terclockwise) 118 turn. Repeat test and

continue to adjust, if necessary, until

engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be_ng_rous. If you think the

engine-gov_Tne"_-high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearestAUTHO-

RIZED service center/department, which

has proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

Cable Clamp

Screw

Speed Control Bracket

Idle Speed

Adjusting

Screw

Idle Fuel

Adjusting

Needle

Throttle Lever

27

blended fuels (called gasohol or using -Immediately prepare your tractorfor stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

_CAUTION: Never store the tractorwith

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allowthe engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

•Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this man-

ual).

•Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

=TO CLEAN BATI'ERYAND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

•After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel _

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to separation and formation of

acids during storage. Acidic gas can dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

•Drain the fuel tank.

•Start the engine end 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 ro_iLo_u r.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See =ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Turn ignition key to "STAR'I-" 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 it steds 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 pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois-

ture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor While

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE:

PROBLEM

Willnctstad

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

Engine dicks but will

not start

Loss of power

•Out of fuel.

•Engine not"CHOKED" prop-

edy.

• Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

•Dirty air filter,

•Dirty fuel filter.

• Water in fuel.

•Loose or damaged widng.

•Carburetor out of adjustment.

•Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

•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 adjust-

ment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

•Attachment clutch is engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blown fuse.

•Corroded battery terminals.

•Loose or damaged widng.

•Faulty ignitionswitch.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switch(as).

•Weak or dead battery.

•Corroded battery terminals.

•Loose or damaged widng.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

•Cuffing too much grass/too

fast.

•Throttle in =CHOKE" position.

•Build-upof grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

•Dirty air filtar.

•Low oil leveUcrtrtyoil.

CORRECTION

• Fill fuel tank.

•See "TO START ENGINE" in

Operation section.

• Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

*_h_ all widng.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor"in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authodzed service

center.

•Clean/replace air tilter.

•Replace spark plug.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

•Check all widng.

•See =ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized service

center.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal.

•Disengage attachment clutch.

• Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuse.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all widng.

•Check/replace ignition switch.

•Check/replace solenoidor

starter.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Clean battery terminals.

• Check all widng.

•Check/replace solenoidor

starter.

•Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

•Adjust throttle control.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Clean/replace air tilter.

•Check oil leval/change oil.

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PROBLEM

Loss of power (cont'd)

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

• Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel tilter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Water infuel.

Excessive vibration

Enginecontinues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at

tachment clutch

engaged

Poorcut-uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

•Spark plugwire loose.

•Dirty engine air screen/tins.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjustment.

•Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-safety pres-

ence 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

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

•Obstruction in clutch mecha-

nism.

•Worn/damaged mower drive

belt.

•Frozen idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel.

•Engine speed too slow.

•Travel speed too fast.

•Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air pressure.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

CORRECTION

•Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

•Replace fuel tilter.

•Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

•Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refilltank with fresh gasoline and

replace fuel tilter.

•Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

•Clean engine air screen/fins.

•Clean/replace muffler.

• _=leck'_ll wiring.

•See =ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments -

section.

• Contact an authorized service

center.

• Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

•Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s). Replace

damaged pads.

Check wiring, switchesand con-

nections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized

service center/

department.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

• Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

•Remove obstruction.

• Replace mower drive belt.

•Replace idler pulley.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Place throttle controlin "FAST"

position.

•Shift to slower speed.

•Allow grassto dry before mow-

ing.

•Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air pres-

sure.

• Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

30

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Poor grass discharge

(cont'd)

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE

i

• Buildup of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

•Blades improperly installed,

• Improper blades used.

• Clogged mower deck vent

_holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

•Switch is "OFF".

•Bulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty light switch.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

• Blown fuse.

• Bad battery cell(s).

• Poor cable connections.

• Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

• Faulty alternator.

•Engine throttlecontrol not set

at "SLOW" position for 30

seconds before stopping

engine.

CORRECTION

i

•Clean underside of mower hous-

ing.

• 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 wiringand connections.

•Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connections.

• Replace regulator.

• Replace alternator.

• Move throttle control to "SLOW"

position and allow to idle for 30

seconds before stopping engine.

31

32

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

SCHEMATIC

REO

I

AMMETER

R

IGNFRON SWITCH

I

ATT'MENTCLUTCH

i _ i (CLUTCHOFF)

t I

i85 86 _

SEAT SWITCH i8"_l ,

(NOT OCCUPIED) _87 _301

'T

i87A i

....... I

PRESENCERELAY#1

j__85 86 i

'sz :3o,

-d_f&-'

FUEL SHUT-OFF

SOLENOID

SPARK

IGNITION _ PLUG

UNIT I vGAP

J2 PLUGSON

TW N CYL ENGINES

_) VOLT8 AC MIN. I 3100 RpM

CHARGING SYSTEM OUI_UT (CH/*RGINQ Sy_;TEM _4SCONNEC31EO}

DIODE iALTERNATOR II

I i

LIGit11NG SY

OUTPUT .........

|AMP AC • _ RI=M _* t4 VOLTS AC MIN. I 3600 RFM _1_8 OFF)

NOTE ]

YOUR TRACTOR IS "_ _j_ l_J ,,,

EQUIPPED WITH A SPECIAL

ALTERNATOR SYSTEM.

THE LIGHTS ARE NOT

CONNECTED TO THE HEADLIGHTS

BATTERY, BUT HAVE THEIR F"/

OWN ELECTRICAL SOURCE.

BECAUSE OF THIS, THE RELAY

BRIGHTNESS OF THE LIGHTS

WILL CHANGE WITH ENGINE

SPEED. AT IDLETHE LIGHTS _

WILL DIM. AS THE ENGINE IS NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

SPEEDED UP, THE LIGHTS

WILL BECOME THEIR BRIGHTEST, CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

33

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

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21

25

/

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//

34

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

KE_PART

NO._ NO.

1 163465

2 74760412

8 156417

16 161343

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 147430

22 4152J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

27 73510400

28 4207J

29 160784

30 140301

31 124211X

32 141226

33 109310)(

40 161352

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

45 121433X

52 141940

70 142621

81 109748X

DESCRIPTION

Battery,12Volt28 Amp

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

Case, BatteryMech Hinge

Switch,IntadockN. OPN.!N.OPN

Washer, Lock 1/4

Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC

Harness,LightSocket(w/4152J)

LightBulb

Cable, Battery,6 Gauge, Red, 11"

Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, W16 Wire

Fuse, 30 Amp

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Cable, Ground,6 Gauge, Black, 12"

Switch,PlungerNormalOP Olive

Switch,Ignition4 Position

Nut, Ignition

Cover, IgnitionSwitch

Key, Molded,Craftsman

Hamess, Ignition

BoltBIk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2

Cover,Terminal

Solenoid

Nut,KepsBIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Ammeter, Rectangular15Amp

ProteCtionWire Loop(Hour Meter)

Harness, Engine Kohl Cmd-L 15AR

Relay Asm.

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch=25.4 mm

35

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

53

54

57

,_3

74 14

36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160392

2 140356

3 17490612

4 19131216

5 155272

9 161917)(013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 155934X010

14 17490608

17 144983X558

18 126938X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 145198)(558

29 155217X599

30 151287)(558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD552507

58 150127

60 STD533707

64 154798

74 $TD541437

140 158418

142 165867

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

-- 5479J

ChassisAssembly

Drawhar

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

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

BumperHood/Dash

Dash

Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x3/4

Panel, Dash, LH

ClipTinnermanGrille Prt.

Panel, Dash, RH

Screw,Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 1/2

Hood Assembly

Bumber Hood

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x12 Gauge

Locknut

Grille w/ClipsMS-558

Lens, Grille

Fender/FootrestPntSTLT N Hold 558

Bracket, Fender/Support

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18 x I/2

Pivot BracketAssembly,LH,

Pivot BracketAssembly,RH,

Nut Lockw/Insert 1/4 -20 UNC

Washer, 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Bracket, Gdlle PickoffLH

Screw,Hex Wshd #5-19 x 7/8

Bracket,Gdlle PickoffRH

Bo_t,FinHex 1/4 -20 UNC x .75

Duct,Air Engine PL/LT

Bolt, Rdnd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

Dash, LowerSTLT

Nut, Crown_?,k3/0-16 UNC

Bracket, SuspensionFront

Plate, ReinforcementSTLT

Bracket, SwayharChassis

Bracket, FootrestSTLT

Rod Pivot Chaesi_Hood

Plug, Button

NOTE: -,_JIc_tmponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

37

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917,271012

GROUND DRIVE

38

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 .... Traneaxle(Ses Breakdown) 53 105710X Link,Clutch

Dana, Model Number4360-122 55 105709X Spring,ClutchReturn

2 146662 Bprir_, Retum, Brake 56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

3 123666X Pulley,Traneaxls 57 160855 V-Belt, GroundDrive

4 12000028 Ring_Retainer 58 127274X Keeper,Belt, R.H.

5 t21520X Stra_,Torque 59 140312 Keeper, Belt, CenterSpan

6 17490512 Screw,Thd.,Roll. 5/16-18x3/4 61 17490612 Screw,Thd.,Roll. 3/8-16x3/4

8 154792 Rod Shifter Fender STLT 62 8883R Cover, Pedal

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 63 140186 Pulley,Engine

11 105701X Washer, ShiftPlate 64 71170764 Bolt,HexHead, Fin.

13 74550412 Bolt 1/4-28 UNF W/Patch Gr. 8 7/16-20 x 4 Gr. 5

14 STD551125 Washer 65 STD551143 Washer

15 74490544 Bolt, Hex Flghd 5/16o16Gr. 5 66 154778 Keeper, Belt, Engine,Fool-

18 STD523710 Bolt FinHex 3/8-16 UNC x 1. Proof

Gr. 5 70 134683 Guide, Mower Drive Belt,R.H.

19 STD541437 Nut 72 19132012 Washer 13/32x 1ol/4x 12 Ga.

21 106933X Knob 74 109502X Spacer, Split

22 130804 Rod, Brake 75 121749X Washer 25/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga.

24 STD541237 Nut 76 STD581075 E-Ring

25 106888X Spring,Brake Rod 77 123583)( Key,Square 2.0 x .1845/.1865

26 STD551037 Washer 78 121748)( Washer 25/32 x 1°5/8x 16 G.

27 STD561210 Pin 80 160783 Arm, Shift

26 145204 Rod, ParkingBrake 81 161077 BhaftAssembly

29 124236X Cap, ParkingBrake, Red 82 123782X Spdng,Torsion

30 130807 Bracket, Transaxle 83 19171216 Washer 17i32x3/4x16Ga.

31 127275X Keeper, Belt, L.H. 84 145643 Tie Rod

32 STD523107 Bolt 85 150360 Nut, Nylock

34 155071 ShaftAssembly, Foot Pedal 86 157480 Bushing,Pivot

35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 87 19212016 Washer

36 STD551062 Washer 88 12000008 E-Ring

37 STD571810 RollPin 89 158391X428 Console, Shift,STLT

38 131494 Pulley,Idler,Flat 90 124346X Nut, Self-Threading,Washer Hd

39 STD523727 Bolt 1/4

40 4470,.I Spacer, Split .395 x .59 112 19091210 Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Ga.

41 165838 Keeper, Belt, Idler 116 72110610 Bolt RdhclBqneck 3/8-16 x 1.25

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Ga. 148 159103 Spacer

47 127783 Pulley, Idler,V-Groove, Plastic 149 122052X Spacer RetainerPM Mower

48 154407 BellcrsnkClutchGrnd Dr,, Stl 150 150935 BushingNylonCollered

49 123205X Retainer, Belt 151 19133210 Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10Ga.

50 STD523715 Bolt

51 STD541437 Nut Crown Lock 3/8-16 UNC NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S, inches

52 STD541431 Nut Crown Lock 5/16-18 UNC 1 inch = 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

36

63

L

47

67

43

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TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

11 STD551137

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156546

18 57079

19 124035X

20 126684X

22 71200410

23 127501

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155099

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133808

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 STD541431

54 74780520

62 156594

63 STD523710

65 ÷,,,,'t_

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

Wheel, Steadng

AxJe,Asm Front

Spindle,Asm Lh

Spindle,Asm Rh

Beadng, Race ThrustHarden

Washer,25/32 x I 5/8 x 16ga

Washer,27/32 x I 1/4 x 16 Ga

Ring, Klip#t5304-75

Bearing,ColStrgBIk

Draglink,Extended Stamped

Washer,Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Beadng,Axle STLT/GT

Locknut'Flange 5/8-11 UNC

Shaft,Asm Strg PrivateLabel

Washer,Thrust 515 x 750 x 033

Support,Shaft

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

Screw,Hex SocketHd 1/4-20 x 5/8

Shaft,Asm Pittman

Bracket, Steedng

Bushing,Rod Tie BIkLt

Gear, Sector

Washer, 13/32 x 7/8 x 16ga

Screw,Thdrol3/8-16x3/4 Ty-tt

Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad

Rod,_e Wire Form 19 75 Mech

Bushing,Strg5/8 Id Dash

Screw,"IF #10-32 x5x3/8 Flange

Insert,StaeringWheel

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

Lock Center Nut 3/8-24 Unf

Adaptor,Wheal Strg

BootShaftSteering

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

Extension,Steedng Non-Adjust

Cap, SpindleFrTop BIk

Fitting,Grease

Nut Lock Hex wilas 5/16 -18 UNC

BoltFin Hex 5/16 -18 UNC x t-1/4

Kit,Staedng Assembly

Bolt,Fin Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1Gr. 6

Spacer, Axle

Beadng,Ann Pittman

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

Axle, Brace

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch=25A mm

41

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

40

6

33

29

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

Spark Arrester

w

80

4

23

/

42

ENGINE

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162156

2 17720410

3 .......

4 159420

13 12-041-03

14 13280328

15 13200300

16 STD551231

23 159880

29 137160

31 109202X

32 158990

33 123487X

35 17490512

37 137040

3 8 .......

40 124028X

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD551131

77 19101216

79 M740108025

80 74760508

81 128861

101 M73030800

Control, Throt/Ch

Screw, Hex Thd Cut 1/4-26x5/8 T

Engine(See Breakdown)KohlerModel No. CV15S-41564

Muffler

Gasket KohlerCV-CV16.5

Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPTx 3-1/2

Elbow,Std 90 Degree 3/8-18 Npt

Washer

Shield,BRN/DBR Guard

Arrestor,Spark

Tank, Fuel

Cap Assembly, Fuel Tank, Vented

Clamp, Hose BIk

Screw, Thdrol 5/16-16 x 3/4 TYT

Line Fuel

PlugO_1Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Bushing,Snap, Fuel Line

Screw,Hex Washer Head, Thd. Rell. 1/4-20 x 3/4

Washer,9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Washer, Lock

Washer 5/16 x3/4 x 16 Gauge

Bolt,Hex

Bolt, Hex Hd 5/16-18 UNC x 1/2

Nut, Flange 1/4-20 Starter Nut

Nut FlangeM8-1.25 Non-LkZinc

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR-- MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

SEAT ASSEMBLY

21

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140123

2 140551

3 STD523710

4 19131610

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 17490516

9 19131614

10 155925

11 120068X

12 121246X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Sea_, _13 121248X

Bracket, Pivot, Seat 14 72050412

Bolt 15 134300

Washer 13/32 x 1 x 10Gauge 16 121250X

Clip, Push-In Hinged 17 123976X

Nut 21 153236

Spring, Seat 22 STD541431

Screw,Thd.,Rolt. 3/8-16xl 24 19171912

Washer 13/32 x Ix 14 Gauge

Pan, Seat EmbossQCK Conn. 25 127018X

Knob Seat 1/2-13 UNC BIk NOTE:

oBracket, Switch Mounting

Bushing,Snap

Bolt,Cawiage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

Spacer,Split .28 x +88

Spring

Locknut,Flange 1/4 Grade 5

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Nut

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

Gauge

Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 x,62

Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

44

DECALS

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

56 3 4

12

13

10

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 156368 Decal, Oper. Instr. 13 163207

3 163200 Decal, Hood, R.H.

4 163202 Decal, Hood, L.H. 14 160396

5 163261 Decal, Dash Pnl Kohler 15.5 20 149516

OHV 21 138047

6 133644 Decal, CustomerMaintenanca -- 138311

8 163203 Decal, Deck Mower F_Z3 -- 154515

9 163204 Decal, Fender, Craftsman -- 154516

10 156439 Decal, Fender Danger - - 167098

12 146046 Decal, V-BeltDrive Schematic - - 167099

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Fend Sd Wht Radi6sp

42

Decal, V-BeltSchematic

Decal Battery DngdPsnEng

Decal, BatteryDiehard Sears

Decal, LiftHandle

Pad FootrestLH STLT

Pad FootrestRH STLT

Owner'sManual, English

Owner'sManual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

2_5,8

4,10

11

KEY PART

NO. NO.

I 59192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 599o4

5 106732X427

6 278H

7 9040H

8 I06108X427

9 122082X

10 7152J

11 I04757X

-- 144334

NOTE:

45

DESCRIPTION

ValveCap, "Rre

Stem,Valve

_re, Front

Tube, Front"13re

(Not Provided,Service Item

Only)

Rim, Front

Fitting,Grease (FrontWheel

Only)

Bearing, Flange (FrontWheel

O_)

Rim, Rear

"Rre,Rear

Tube, Rear _re

(Not Provided,ServiceItem

Only)

Cap, Axle

Sealant, "[lie 10 oz.

Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

LIFT ASSEMBLY

13

6

3

2

19

13

13

20

15

20

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 Wire Asm Inner/Sprgw/PlungerLT

2 159471 ShaftAsm. Lift

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

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

6 120183X Beadng Nylon

7 125631X Grip Handle Ruted

8 122365X ButtonPlungerRed

11 139865 LinkLiftLh FixedLength

12 139866 LinkLiftRh FixedLength

13 STD624008 RetainerSpring

15 127218 LinkFront

16 73350800 NutJamHex 1/2-13Unc

17 130171 TrunnionBIkZinc

18 73680800 Nut Crownlock1/2-13 Unc

19 139868 Arm, SuspensionRear

20 163552 Retainer Spring

31 140302 Bearing,Pivot,LiftSpherical

32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

58

34

32

_-21

5

116 113 111 114

6

J

21

\

16

29

,18

27

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 164961 Mower Housing 59 141043

2 STD533107 Bolt 67 162113

3 138017 BracketAssembly,Swey Bar, 68 144200

Front 71 142427

4 138440 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar 72 131870

5 STD624008 RetainerSpring 73 127847

6 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear 74 121748X

8 850857 Bolt,Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 Gr. 8 75 12000029

9 STD551137 Washer, Lock 76 128903

10 140296 Washer, Hardened

11 134149 Blade,Mulching 77 127845

12 129895 Beadng, Ball 78 160570

13 137645 ShaftAssembly,Mandrel,

Vented (IncludesKey No. 6) 79 127498

14 128774 Housing,Mandrel,Vented 80 153701

15 110485X Beadng, Ball,Mandrel 81 STD541237

16 140329 Stripper,VentedMower Deck 82 142028

17 72110610 Bolt, Carriage 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 83 120958X

18 STD533106 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18x5/8 84 156084

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 85 72140620

20 159770 Baffle,Vortex 92 STD541437

21 STD541431 NutCmwnlockS/16-18UNC 101 136420

22 134753 StiffenerBracket 102 71161010

23 131267 Bracket, Deflector 103 19061216

24 I05304X Cap, Sleeve 104 STD551110

25 123713X Spring,Torsion,Deflector 105 160793

26 110452X Nut, Push 106 2029J

27 130968 Shield, Deflector 111 155197

28 19111016 Washer 11/32x5/8x16Ga. 112 155198

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 113 17490512

30 157722 ScrewThdrolWasherHead 114 STD541431

31 129963 Washer,Spacer 115 72110504

32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 116 137644

33 137266 Nut, Toplock,Flanged 117 133957

34 STD533717 Bolt 118 73930600

35 133835 Fastner,ChdstrnasTree 119 STD551037

36 131494 Pulley, Idler,Rat 121 143723

37 STD551037 Washer 13i32x13/16x16Ga. 128 153390

40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3/8-16UNC 129 19131312

41 133551 Rod, Pivot,withNibs 130 STD523710

43 140083 Rod, Clutch, Secondary,w/Nibs

44 _ 140088 Guard, Mandrel, LH. 131 STD533710

45 STD624003 Retainer

46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 132 19132203

48 133944 Wasl_r, H_rdened

49 155066 RollerAssembly,Cam Follower 141 6266H

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5 -- 130794

51 STD541410 Locknut

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC -- 164963

53 131845 ArmAseembly,Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer,Hardened

55 15.5046 Arm, Idler

56 122052X Spacer,Retainer

58 140086 Spring,TorsionBrakes

DESCRIPTION

Guard,TUV Idler

Kneb CustomOval

V-Belt

ROd,Clutch,Pdmary,withNibs

Spring, Retum

Arm, Clutch,Secondary

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

Ring, Klip

Bolt,Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper, Spring

Lever Asm. Clutch Pd PIm

STLT

Bushing,Large, Brass

Spring, Mower Clutch

Nut, HexJam 3/8-16 Unc

Trunnion,Adj.

Washer Sintered

Keeper BeltIdler

Bolt Carriage3/8-16 x 2-1/2 G5

Nut

MulcherCover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

LatchAssembly,Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel L.H.

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3/4

Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16,18 UNC

Bolt,Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bolt,Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Centedock3/8-16

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14Gauge

Bracket

Washer Felt

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

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

Gr. 5

Bolt,RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC

xl

Spacer,Washer 13/32 !.D.x 1-

3/80.D. x 1/4

WasherThrust.75 x 1.230

Mandrel Assembly(Includes

Key Numbers 6,10, 12-15, 31

and 32)

Mower Deck,Complete

(Standard Deck, Order

Separately Mulcher Plate and

Gauge Wheel Components,

Key Nos. 101-106 and 111-121)

NOTE: Ag componentdimensionsgiven inU.S.inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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DANA TRANSAXLE --MODEL NUMBER 4360-122

20 21

27

36 38

53

22

24

31

25

33

46 12 47 48 49

50

59

62 63

67

70

so

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

DANA TRANSAXLE - -MODEL NUMBER 4360-122

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 160955 Housing,Upper 37 2231J

22274J Screw,Tapping,1/4-20 X .734

3 134400 Bell, Detent 38 16(}944

4 105904X Spring,Detent 39 124639X

5 160940 Screw,Tapping,No. 10-24 X 40 120472X

.482 41 105928X

6 134788 Assy,Kit, Shifter 42 161565

7 108727X V-Ring 43 134394

8 120951X Puck, Fnction 44 120473X

9 148266 Bearing,Flange 45 160942

10 2225,1 Ring,Retaining 46 142678

11 134793 Assy,Kit, Shim,.625 Shaft 47 124641X

12 143697 Gear, Spur, 15T 48 106589X

13 120415X Washer,Plain, .632 X 1.38 X 49 120408X

.046 50 105937X

14 142674 Key, Woodruff,No. 9 51 2226J

15 161563 Assy,Kit,InputShaft

16 161564 Pinion, Bevel, 12T 52 134401

17 105909X Ring,Retaining 53 2264J

18 105910X Chain,24 Pitches

19 148269 Seal, Oil 54 160946

20 160943 Gear, Spur,12T 55 160947

21 138246 Collar,Clutch 56 160948

22 138238 Assy,Kit,ClutchKeys 57 110071X

23 148268 Beadng, Flange 58 120952X

24 143673 Shaft, Intermediate 59 160949

25 2244J Key,Woodruff,No. 61 60 16(7950

26 105916X Ring,Retaining 61 160951

27 120470X Sprocket, 18T 62 120961X

28 110070X Spacer,1.131 X 1.45 X .494 63 7294J

29 142677 Gear, Spur,37T 64 108989X

30 142681 Gear, Spur, 35T 65 160952

31 124644X Gear, Spur,3OT 66 120954X

32 108980X Gear, Spur,25T 67 160953

33 120406X Gear, Spur,22T 68 138244

34 134796 Gear, Spur, 19T 69 108996X

35 t05925X Washer,Plain, .640 X 1.37 X

.061 70 160954

36 2228J Washe[;,,Plau_,.632 X 1.00 X 71 73810500

.046 72 120416X

DESCRIPTION

Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.00 X

.031

Assy, Gear, Comb., 12T & 30T

Shaft, Idler

Spacer, .633 X .87 X .755

Sprocket,9T

Gear, Bevel, 36T

Assy,Kit,Shim, .750 Shaft

Shaft, Drive

Cover, Detent

Gear, Spur, 12T

Gear, Spur,20T

Gear, Spur,25T

Gear, Spur,28T

Gear, Spur, 31T

Washer, Plain, .632 X 1.00 X

.060

Washer, Neoprene

Washer, Plain, .758 X 1.25 X

.031

Axle, LH

Gear, Miter,12T,Spnned

Ring, Retaining

Gear, Spur,32T

Shaft, Cross

Gear, Miter, 12T,Idler

Axle, RH

Housing,Lower

Pock, Friction

Disc, Brake

Spacer, Brake Pock

Jaw, Brake

Pin, Dowel

Screw,Tapping,5/16-18 X 2.35

Lever, Actuating

Washer, Plain, .321 X 1.00 X

.055

Bracket,Anti-Rotation

Nut, Lock,5/16-24

Grease

NOTE: All componentd_mensio_ givenio U.S. iochea

1 inch= 25.4 mm

51

TRACTOR - -MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41564

AIR INTAKE J

1-- 8

_B4

5--e

7_t 6

10

CRANKSHAFT I

;LOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES I

Y

15

_r _6

NGINE CONTROLS J

--,o ,3_\ i -'

EXHAUST I

_1 _i_),_ 4

_3 /

6

$

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KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41564

AIR INTAKE ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 25-341-02 Knob, AirCleaner Cover

2 12-096-24 Cover,AirCleaner

3 12-083-08 Precleaner Element

4 12-100-01 Wing Nut

5 X-25-63 Washer, Plain 1/4

6 12-313-04 Grommet

7 12-083-05 Element, AirCleaner (Includes

#6)

8 12-072-03 Stud, M6X 1.0X75

912-086-01 Screw,#10 Hi-LoThread

Forming

1012-094-12 Base, AirCleaner

(IncludesKey Numbers9 and

10)

11 12-041-02 Gasket,AirCleaner

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 12-113-53 Decal, Air Cleaner

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-014-37 Crankshaft

2 12-139-01 Plug,Cup

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-0545010

2 24-468o10

3 12-146-07

4 M-0645020

5 220534

6 24096-05

7 12-027-32

8 12-096-28

9 . 12-141-01

10 25-154-02

DESCRIPTION

Screw,Hex Flange

M5x 0.8 x 10 (13)

Washer,Plain 1/4

Plate, BlowerHousing

Screw,Hex FlangeM6 x 1.0 x

2O

Washer, Plain5/16 (2)

Cover, Pinion

Housing,Blower

Cover

Ring, Retainer(2)

Clip, Mounting(3)

11 M-0545020 : ScmviL_He_FlangeM5 x .8x 20

(3)

12 12-063-05 Baffle, IntakeSide

13 M-0645016 Screw, Hex flangeM6 x 1.0 x

16(2)

14 12-063-08 Baffle, CylinderHead

15 12-06301 Baffle, Cylinder

NOT lU.USTRATED

- - 12-113-55 Decal, Horsepower

KEY PART

NO. NO.

t 12-079--07

2 12-237-01

3M-0664020

4 M-0545016

5 12-536-09

DESCRIPTION

Linkage,Choke

Clamp, Cable

Screw (2), LockedSocket

Screw,Hex FlangeM5 x .8 x 16

Control,SpeedAssembly

(includesKey Numbers6

through9)

6 M-0443020 Screw, Pan Head M4 x 0.7 x

20

7 SM-0443025 Screw, Pan Head M4 x 0,7 x

25

8 12-089-11 Spdng,ChokeAdjust

9 12-089-23 Spring, Choke Retain

10 12-089-24 Spdng, Governor

11 M-0641060 Nut, Hex FlangeM6 x 1.0

12 SM-0642025 Screw,Hex Flange

M6x 1.0x25

13 12-090-05 Lever, Governor

14 25-158-11 Bushing,Throttle Linkage

15 12-079-01 Linkage, Throttle

16 25-158-08 Bushing, Linkage Retaining

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-0829033

2 12-041-03

3 M-0841080

4 12-126-11

5 12-445-06

6 M-0645025

DESCRIPTION

Stud, M8 x 1.25 x 33 (2)

Gasket, ExhaustManifold

Nut, Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 (2)

Bracket, Muffler

Strap, Lifting

Screw,Hex Flange

M6 x 1.0 x25 (2)

NOT ILLUSTRATED

--12-522-18 ShortBlock

- - 12-755-59 Gasket Set

RPM Settings:

RPM Settings Low Speed: 1500-2000

HighSpeed: 3200-3400

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inchea

1 inch= 25A mm

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KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41564

FUEL SYSTEM I

CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER I

I

15

14

54

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41564

FUELSYSTEM CYLINDER HEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER

-- 12-75%27

- - 12-757o28

- - 12=7-57-30

-- 12-75"/-31

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 M-0641060 Nut, Hex Flange M6 x 1.0 (2) 1 12-351-01

2 X-25-63 Washer, Plain 1/4 2 12-755-60

3 X-22-11 Washer, Lock 1/4 3 12-411-01

4 M-0629122 Stud, M6 x 1.0 x 122 (2) 4 12-041-10

5 12-853-68 Kit, Carburetor(Includes#6 thru 5 12-017-01

8) 12-01702

6 12-041-02 Gasket, AirCleaner 6 12-016-01

7 12-053-68 Carburetor Assembly 12-016-02

(For InformationOnly -Not 7 12-146-13

AvailableSeparately) 8 12-46805

8 12-041-01 Gasket, Carburetor(2) 9 12-112-13

9 12.265-04 Deflector,Heat 10 12-086-15

10 47-154-01 Clip, Cable

11 X-426-9 Clamp, Hose (6) 11 12-089-01

12 52-353-22 Line, Fuel, 12" 12 12-173-O1

13 25-050-02 Filter, Fuel 13 12-755-03

14 25-155.o2 Connector,Hose, 90°14 X-426-9

15 12-559-01 Kit, Fuel Pump withGaskets 15 12-326-03

(IncludesKey Numbers 16 thin 16 M-0645020

18)

16 12-112-05 Spacer, Fuel Pump 17 12-096-07

t7 25-041-09 Gasket, Fuel Pump 18 235011

18 M-0645020 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x Ix20 19 24-032-05

(2) 20 M-0640034

19 X-380-1 Connector,StraightHose

20 12-353-01 Line, Fuel, 1-1/4" 21 24-194-01

21 12-123-19 Line, Fuel, Metal 22 24-186-03

22 M-0545010 Screw,Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 23 M-0545010

10

23 12-154-01 Clamp, Fuel Une 24 12-018-01

24 12-431-01 Sleeve, Insulating 25 12-402-02

25 12-313-01 Grommet, Fuel line 26 12-318-O9

26 12-3.53-10 Line, Fuel, 2-1/2" 27 X-75-23

NOT ILLUSTRATED

- - 12-O41-01 Gasket,Carburetor

- - 12-518-O5 Lead, Solenoid,Black,5", 14

Gauge, UninsulatedPush-On

Tabs

Kit,CarburetorOverhaul

Kit,Solenoid Repair

Kit,Omke Repair

Kit,Gasket Replacement

DESCRIPTION

Lifter,Valve (2)

Kit,CylinderHead

Rod, Push (2)

Gasket, CyltnderHead

Valve, Intake, StandardSize

Valve, Intake, .25"Oversize

Valve, Exhaust,Standard

Valve, Exhaust,2-5"Oversize

Plate, Guide

Washer,Plain 13/32

Spacer,Head Bolt ExhaustPo_l

Screw, He)( Flange

M10x 1.5 x 81 (5)

Spdng,Valve (2)

Cap, Valve Spdng (2)

Kit,Retainer (2)

Clamp, Hose (2)

Hose, Breather

Screw,Hex Flange

M6 x 1.0 x20 (5)

Cover, Valve withNipple

Retainer,Spdng

Seal, Valve Stem (2)

Screw,Hex Flange M6 x I x 34

(2)

Pivot,RockerArm (2)

Arm, Rocker(2)

Screw, Hex Flange

M5xO.8x 10

Retainer,BreatherReed

Reed, Breather

Head, Cylinder

Plug, Pipe,Allan Head 1/8

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU,S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41564

IGNITION IELECTRICAL I

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CRANKCASE I

23 22 @--1 2

OIL PAN ILUBRICATION J

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STARTING SYSTEM J

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271012

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV15S, TYPE NUMBER PS-41564

IGNmON /ELECTRICAL CRANKCASE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 12-086-14 Screw, Hex Range 1 12-032-03

M10 x 1.5 x46 2 12-522-18

2 12-468-03 Washer, Hex Range

3 24-162-03 Screen, Grass 3 12-445-02

4 M-0639016 Screw, Hex Flange M6 x I x 16 4 M-0839025

(4)

5 12-112-01 Spacer, Fan (4) 5 12-380-03

6 12-157-02 Fan 6 12-755-49

7 X-42-15 Key

8 12-025-37 FlywhealAssembly 7 12-089-18

9 41-155-02 Connector(4 Contact) 8 12-422-08

10 M-0548025 Screw, Hex Cap 12-422-09

M5 x 0.8 x 25 (2) 12-422-10

11 M-0545010 Screw, Hex Flange 12-422-11

M5 x 0.8 x 10 (2) 12-422-12

12 12-154-02 Clip, StatorHarness 12-422-13

13 12-085-07 StatorAssembly 12-422-07

14 12-132-02 Spark Plug 9 12-144-27

15 X-728-1 Clip,Cable 10 12-874-07

16 12-584-01 Module, Ignition 12-874-08

17 M-0545020 Screw, Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 x 20 (2) 12-874-09

NOT ILLUSTRATIED 11 12-018-02

- - 12-518-11 Lead, White, GroundTo Kill

(19", 18Gauge, Fully Insulated 12 12-108-07

Push-onTab end Unlosulated 12-108-08

Push-onTab Terminals) 12-108-09

13 12-067-05

12-067-06

OIL PAN /LUBRICATION 14 12-380-01

15 12-043-05

KEY PART 16 M-0631005

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION 17 12-144-02

1 12-038-01 DipstickAssembly 18 52-139-09

(includesKey Numbers2 & 3) 19 12-755-64

2 25-755-13 Kit,Oil Fill Cap (Include Key #3)

3 12-153-O3 O-Ring, Dipstick 20 12-144-24

4 12-153-02 O-Rlog, Upper Oil FillTube 21 X-25-102

5 12-123.O4 Tube, Oil Fill 22 12-032-01

6 M-0545020 Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x 23 SM-0631015

20 24 12-154-05

7 12-153-01

8 25-162-07

9 12-096-03

10 -M-0545016

11 M-1039025

12 12-126-02

13 12-089-03

14 12-462-01

15 12-208-01

16 12-050-01

17 X-75"-10

18 12-393-01

19 12-032-04

20 12-096-00

21 M-0545016

22 12-032-03

23 SM-0839045

24 12-199-30

O-Ring, Lower Oil Fill Tube

Screen, Oil Pick-up

Cover, Oil Pick-up Screen

Screw, Hex Flange M5 x 0.8 x

16

SC=rew_,HexFiangeM10 x 1.5 x

Bracket,Oil Pump ReliefValve

Spring,Oil Pump ReliefValve

Piston,Oil Pump ReliefValve

Body,Oil Pump Relief Valve

Filter,Oil

Plug, Square Head, Solid3/8

Oil Pump Assembly

O-Ring, Oil Pump Cover

Cover,Oit Pump

Screw,Hex Flange

M5 x 0.8 x 16 (3)

Seal, Oil (RT.O. End)

Screw,Flex Flange

M8 x 125 x45(12)

Pan, Oil

DESCRIPTION

Seal, Crankshaft

Block,Cyfinder(Use Short

Bicck)

Strap, Lifting

Screw,Hex Flange M8 x 1.25 x

25

Dowel,Locating(4)

Kit,Camshaft (includesKey #7

&8)

S_ng, ActuaUng

Shim, Camshaft, Blue

Shim,Camshaft, Red (A.R.)

Shim, Camshaft, Yellow(A.R.)

Shim,Camshaft, Green (A.R.)

Shim,Camshaft, Grey (A.R.)

Shim,Camshaft, Black (A.R.)

Shim, Camshaft, White (A.R.)

Shaft, Balance

Pistonw/Ring Set, Standard

Piston w/Ring Set .25"

Oversize

Pistonw/Ring Set .50"

Oversize

Retainer,PistonPin (2)

RingSet, Standard

RingSet 25" Oversize

RingSet .50" Oversize

ConnectingRod, Standard

Connecting Rod .25"Oversize

Pin, GovernorRegulating

Gear, GovernorAssembly

Washer,Plain6mm

Shaft,GovernorGear

Plug,Cup

Kit,Shaft,GovernorCross,with

Clip(IncludesKey #20 and 24)

Shaft,Governor Cross

Washer,Plain 1/4

Seal, GovernorCross Shaft

Washer,Plain6mm

Clip,HitchPin

STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 M-0839070 Screw,Hex Flange

M8 x 1.25x70 (2)

2 25-098-03 StaderAssembly

(IncludesKey Numbers3 thru

8)

3 12-755-54 Kit,Drive End

4 12-_7-06 Cap, Drive End

5 45-170-03 An'nature

6 82-755-28 Kit,BnJshand Spring

7 12-227-11 EndCap, Commutator

8 12-086-25 Screw, Hex Flange

1/4-20 x 4-5/8 (2)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 klch= 25.4 mm

57

58

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

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!

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

greater than 15 ), never across the face. Make turns gradu- I

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For the repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days aweek

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

domiciUo -1-800-659-7084

For in-house major brand repair service

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-4-REPAIR

(1-800-473-7274)

Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 8 pm, Monday-_Saturday

1-800-827-6655

Iillim

mmmmmm

When requesting se_ice or ordering

parts, always provide the'following

information:

• Product Type • Part Number

•Model Number •Part Description SEARS

Amenca's Flepalr Speciat_sts

167098 10.15.96 RH Printed in U.S.A.