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Owner's Manual

rRRFTSMRN"

16.0 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271041

• Safety

• Assembly

•Operation

• Maintenance

• Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

For answers to your questions

about this product, Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Craftsman Help Une

5 am- 5 pm, Mon - Sat

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance Schedule.. ............ _........ ,.18

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

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

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

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

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

Parts Ordedng ....................... Back Cover

LI_IITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

rained, lubdcated and tuned up according to the instructions in the owner's manual,

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:.

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

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 con_mercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

able after 30 days_rom the date ofpurchase but a standard tdp 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 dghts which may vary from state to

state.

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

GENERAL OPERATION

•Read, understand, and follow all instruc-

tions in the manual and on the machine

before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults, who are

familiar with the instructions, to operate

the machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks,

toys, wire, etc., which could be picked

up and thrown by the blade.

•Be sure the are_ is clear of other people

_bpfore mowing, iSto p machine if anyone

enters the area.

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•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while becking.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place,

•Slow down before turning.

•Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always tum off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turnoff bladeswhennotmowing.

*Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

ligM.

•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 _oeding 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 overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter°

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tii:es lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do nottum 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-

donly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

tra_clion could cause sliding.

• DOnottry to stabilize the machine by

puttingyour 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 oftenattracted tothe

machine and the mowingactivity. Never

assume that childrenwill remain where

you last saw them.

• Keep childrenout of the mowing area

and under the watchfulcare of another

responsible aduif.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, lookbehind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children.They may fall off

and be seriouslyinjured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

comers, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscurevision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handlinggasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use onlyan approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allowen-

gine to cool before refueling. DO not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never storethe 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,tightand keep equip-

ment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regulady.

•Keep machinefree of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oilor fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

stodng.

•Stop and inspectthe equipment ifyou

stdke an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving pads or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer'srecommended pads,

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 oparetion frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machin e 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 aled and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

_CreSS,

•Remove Obstacles such as recks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could ovedum the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose alow gear so

that ybu 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.

•Donottumonslopasunlessnecessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

_,Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TIONifl BECOME AWARE!I! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

_,C-AUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal stading when setting up, trenspoding,

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,

bidh defects, or other reproductive harm.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

3ASOUNE 1.25GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

fkNDTYPE: REGULAR

OILTYPE

API-SF/SG/SH):

OIL CAPACITY:

SAE 10W30

(above32°F)

SAP- 5W30

(below32°F)

4.0 PINTS

ChampionRC12YC

FORWARD: 0 - 5.5

REVERSE: 0 -2.4

SPARK PLUG:

GAP: .040")

GROUND SPEED

(MPH):

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 15 AMPS @3600RPM

;SYSTEM:

iBA'I'I'ERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA:240

CASE SIZE:U1R

BLADEBOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of a Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

clans and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill 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 store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and observe the safety rules.

•Follow a regular schedule in maintain-

ing, cadng tor and using yOur tractor.

•Follow the instructions under =Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

AWARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an intemal 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).

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(1) Large Rat Washer

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x 1

(1) Lockwasher

3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

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

5/16-18

(1) Shoulder Bolt

5/16-18

©(1) Knob

(1) Washer

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

PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

/(2) Screws /_ (2) Lock

i__ #10 x 5/8 _b_ Washers #10

._10_w_.ug

Parts packet separately in carton

Seat

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Video

Cassefte

Mulcher f/

Plate'S_/!

Parts Bag

Steering ,

Boot

Manual

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Parts Bag contents not shown full size

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12) Latch Hook

Assemblies Steedng

Wheel Insert

SteeringWheel <:_

Adapter

Slope Sheet

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(2) Keys

Steering =

Extension

Shaft

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(_ (2) Washers

3/8 x7/8 x 14

Gauge

Shoulder Bolt I (2) Gauge Wheels

2) Centedock Nuts

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

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

all partsand hardware you assemble must be t,ghtened securely. Use the correct tools

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR • Remove protective materialsfrom trec-

ASSEMBLY tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncturetires

where tractor is to roll offskid.

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 rachet

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

(1) Utility knife driver

(._/).hTirepressure gauge (1) 3/4" wrench

en fight or lefthand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operatmg 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 SHAFTAND

BOOT

•Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

•Place tabs of steering boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

•Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointingstraight forward.

•Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

•Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to fight) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter.

issemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8. hex bolt and tighten securely.

steenng wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

Insert

_-. 3/8 Hex Bolt

Large Rat_"_<_

Washer ._ __8 Lockwasher

i I _ Steering

Steedng Wheel J _Boot

ExtensionShaft

__._ Adapter

5/16 Hex

5/16 Locknut_'_" _ Bolt

Lower ,' s, "_""

Steering-- -'1_, " ""

r i

Shaft :... .,

%,%-_ iI#

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 itshighest position.

Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

Place freewheel control in freewheeling

p,.fOoSitionto disengage transmission (See

TRANSPORT" in the Operatton

section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECKBATTERY

• Liftseatpanto raisedpositionand open

battery box door.

• If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tory for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amp6. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section of this manual for charging

instructions).

Seat Pan

Battery

Label

Terminal

b •

ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper position when

_yooperatingmower. Be sure they are proper-

adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-

rmance.

•Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on

a flat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cuttingheight

(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

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. Tighten shoulder bolt

securely.

•Assemble adjustment knob and flat

washer loosely. Do not tighten.

•Lower seat into operating position and

sit on seat.

•Slide seat until a comfortable position is

reached which allows you to press

clutch/brake pedal all the way down.

•Get off seat without moving its adjusted

I_osition.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

_\

Seat Pan

Shoulder

3/8-16

3/8 Washer Shoulder

Gauge Wheel Bolt

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were ovednflated

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

"PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page

5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be propedy leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the Service

and Adjustments section of this manual.

Flat Washer

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CHECKFORPROPERPosmoN OF

ALL BELTS

Seethefiguresthatare shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments ssctoln of

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

edcorrectly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is pmpedy

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 shieid in up-

right position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and elide into

place, as shown. J

•Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

Weld Nut From Hook Points

The Top Down

Lock

Weld Washer

Latch Latch

Washer LockWasher

Washer

Mulcher "bl- Screw

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Latch

Hooks

,_CAtrnON: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching muicher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO RAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

dischargingor installationof optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for dischargingand bagging also.

v"CHECKLIST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

v" All assembly instructions have been

completed.

i/ No remaining loose parts in carton.

i/ Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum I hour at 6 amps).

i/ Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened securely.

t/ All tires are properly inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovednflated at the factory).

v' Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

cutting results. ('l]res must be propody

inflated for leveling).

v' Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

andinside all belt keepers.

v' Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are propedy

clamped.

v' Before ddving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in ddve position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAA'I-I'ENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

/Engine oil is at proper level.

/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls -their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

,/ Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

/It is important to purge the transmis-

sion before operating your tractor for

the first time. Follow proper starting

and transmission purging instructions

(See "TO START ENGINE and

=PURGE TRANSMISSION" in the Op-

eration section of this manual).

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These symbols may appear on your tractoror in literaturesupplied with the product.

Leam and understand their meaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF OIL PRESSURE UGHTS ON OVER TEMP "_

LIGHT

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

N H L

ATrACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREEWHEEL

(AutomaticModebon_y)

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING

YOUR TRACTOR

Compare the illustrationswith yourtractorto familiarize youmelf with the locationsof

various controls and adjustments. Save thismanual for future reference.

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Ught Switch

Position

Throttle/Choke

Control

Ammeter

Lift Lever

Attachment

LiftLever

Control

Freewheel

Control

Height

Knob

Approx•

Speed

3 MPH

1MPH

Brake

•Motion

ControlLever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

A'n'ACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attach-

ments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THRO'n'LE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine•

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing

the tractor with the engine off.

_ _CTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the

speed and direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB - Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

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The operation ofany tractor can result in foreign objectsthrown intothe

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

or eye shields while operatingyour tractoror performing any adjustments or

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

dard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine is

running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat without first setting the

parking brake will shut off the engine.

TO SET PARKING BRAKE

• Depress clutch/brake pedal into full

"BRAKE" position and hold.

• Place parking brake lever in "EN-

GAGED" position and release pressure

from clutchlbrake pedal. Pedal should

remain in =BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch

Throttle/Choke Lever "Engaged"

Contr(d \__./_ Position

_ __ =Disengaged"

Posib_on \',\ _', _\_ PaddngBrake

,/_'_--_".._'_, 3_t)/ "Engaged"

_- I_/_Control Lever

Clutch/Brake Pedal

=Ddve"Position "Disengaged"

Position

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch Lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

•To stop ground ddve, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" po-

sition.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not retum to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

ENGINE -

•M.o.o_ethrottle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire'.

•Tum ignition key to "OFF" position and

removekey.Alwaysremovekeywhan

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

•Never usa choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than =OFF" will cause

the battery to be discharged (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

,_pcPing tractor on grass areas.

AUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as descdbed above, before leaving

the operator's position, to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the motion control lever.

•Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

•Release parking brake and clutch/brake

pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTI'ING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by tuming

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

•Tum knob clockwise (C,) to raise cuffing

height.

•Turn knob countemlockwise (O) to

lower cutting height.

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 ap-

proximate and may vary depending upon

soil conditions, height of grass and types

of grass being mowed.

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• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches dudng

hot months. For healthier and better

lookinglawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tivelyhigh;the second to desired height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractoris equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch.Any attempt by

the operatorto leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut oftthe engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachement liftcon-

trel.

•Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutchcontrol.

•TO STOP MOWER BLADES - disen-

_cage attachment clutch control.

AUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entireLgrass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place. Attachment Lift

Attachment Clutch Lever High Position

Lever "Engaged_'_'_

Position __. /_.

Discharge "_ _

Guard )-_ _p

_OPERATE ON HILLS

CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

•Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

•.JfL_stoppingis absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage perking brake.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT" The motion controllever

does not ratum to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

•To restart movement, slowlyrelease

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion controllever to

slowest setting.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position.

Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor.

•Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

•Pull freewheel control knob out and hold

in position by inserting retainer spriKg

into forward hole of control rod.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when

transporting your tractor on a truck or a

trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured

to tractor. Use an appropriate means of

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

TOWING CARTS AND OTHER

ATTACHMENTS

Tow only the attachments that are recom-

mended by and comply with specifications

of the manufacturer of your tractor. Use

common sense when towing. Too heavy of

a load, while on a slope, is dangerous.

Tires can lose traction with the ground and

cause you to lose control of your tractor.

BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already filled

with summer weight oil.

•Check engine oil with tractor on level

ground.

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•Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip

stick; wipe oil off. Reineert the dipstick

into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube. Remove and read oil level. If nec-

essary, add oil until "FULL" mark on

dipstick is reached. Do not overfill.

•For cold weather operation you should

change oil for easier starting (See "OIL

VISCOSITY CHART" in the

Maintenance section of this manual).

•To change engine oil, see the

Maintenance section in this manual.

ADD GASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, dean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). DO not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

,_dwAweather starting.

RNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be emp-

tied before storage of 30 days or longer.

Drain the gas tank, start the engine and let

it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional informa-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleene_r products in the fuel tank or perma-

,_nct damage may occur.

AUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

filler neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

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

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

• Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

•onsest apera pos on,depe s

d0i orakeped and pa ngbrake.

•Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Move attachment dutch 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 tum key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

DO not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine dues not start after several

attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try

again. If engine still does not stad,

move the throttle control back to the

choke position and retry.

WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and

above)

•When engine starts, move the throttle

control to the fast position.

•The attachments and ground drive can

now be used. If the engine does not

acceptthe load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 °F and

below)

•When engine starts, allow engine to run

with the throttle control in the choke

position until the engine runs roughly,

then move throttle control to fast pesi-

tion. This may require an engine warm-

up period from several seconds to sev-

eral minutes, depending on the temper-

ature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Before driving the unit in cold weather,

the transmission should be warmed up

as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level ground.

•Place the motion control lever in neutral.

Release the parking brake and let the

clutch/brake slowly return to operating

position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done during the

engine warm up period.

• The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up period after the

transmission has been warmed up._

NOTE: At a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

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_RGE TRANSMISSION

CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the trans-

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the first time. This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the trans-

mission which may have developed during

shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

• Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set.

• Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling position

(See "TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to slow position. With motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutch/brake'pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive sys-

tem.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

broke.

•Engage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in driving position (See

"TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

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

motion control lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion, slowly disengage clutchJ'omke

pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever for-

ward; after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

control lever to reverse position. After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

"_dum with the motion control lever

three (3) times. 16

•Your tractor is now purged and ready for

normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

•Tim chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

•Mower should be propedy leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

• Ddvesolhatcrq n aredecharg onto

the ares that has been cut. Have h_ecut area

to the dghtof _e tractor.This will resultina

moreevendstrbutionofcippixjsandmob

un ormcutUng.

•When mowing large areas, start by tum-

ing to the right so that clippings will dis-

charge away from shrubs, fences, drive-

ways, etc. After one or two rounds, mow

in the opposite direction making left

hand tums until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dded clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

•Do not mow grass when it is wet. Wet

grass will plug mower and leave unde-

sirable clumps. Allow grass to dry

before mowing.

• Always operate engine at full throttle

when mowing to assure better mowing

performance and proper discharge of

material. Regulate ground speed by se-

lecting a low enough gear to give the

mower the best cutting performance as

well as the quality of cut desired.

•When operating attachments, select a

ground speed that will suit the terrain

and give best performance of the at-

tachment being used.

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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 nutdents for the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recut-

ting 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

aftemoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower cut-

ting height so that the mower cuts off

only the top one-third of the grass

blades. For extremely heavy mulching,

reduce your width of cut on each pass

and mow slowly.

•Certain types of grass and grass condi-

tions tnay require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings.When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the firstcut path.

•Change your cutting pattem from week

to week. Mow north to south one weak

then change toeast to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

grainingof the lawn.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

REGULAR SERVICE €l_'y

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A Shmpen/Replace Mower Blades _4

TLu_-, _

0_k Ba_l_ I._vel

RC_n Battew and Termlnals/Recharge I_

Check Transaxle Cooling t_'

Adjust BladeBelt(s)Tension k/'s

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AdjuSt Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension

Check Engine OH Level _V e

_a,_e Eugineoil Wry.: it/

E Clean Air Filter

NClean Air Screen

Inspect Muffler/Spark An'ester Vp

Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) . _.:

NClean Engine C°°ltng Firm _=

Replace Spark Plug V'

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge I_=

Replace Fuel Filter I_

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3. If iqulpMd w_l oil Mot, ¢;11@ ol ivlfy 50 hcJtl.

4. R_ blad_ n-o_ often when r_ In slu_ly sol.

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 shoul d replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. Anew

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 intedock

p_stems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners.

e- Not r_qu_KI ff _qukopedwith m_lntenence-free b_tte_y.

7 - Tighten frontsxle pWotbott to 35 ft.Jbe, mexlmtml.

0o r_t ow_um.

LUBRICATION CHART

eS

Zerk Zerk

Wheel

@FrontWheel Bearing

Beadng Zerk Zerk

OAttachment

Clutch

•SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL

• General Purpose Grease

@Refer to Maintenance "Engine"Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bear-ings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating

bearings. If you feel they must be. lubricated,

use only .a dry, powdered graphde type lubri-

cant spanngly.

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TRACTOR

Always observe safety rules when perform-

ing 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

- 'I"O ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustmentssection of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on

page 3 of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

controlchemicals 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 disen-

gaged 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

mseat.

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

wesh_er securing blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown. 19

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center hole in blade must align with star on

mandrel assembly.

•Reassemble hex bolt, lock washer and

flat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT: Blade belt is Grade 8 heat

Trailing Blade Mandrel Assembly

Edge Up",_/ Center_--"_

• w s ol,

•A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identifiedby six lines on the bolt head.

treated.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

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

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

•The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt to

sharpen while it is on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a

5/8" diameter steel bolt, pin, or acone

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructions supplied with bal-

ancer).

•Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the belt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade is

balanced, it should remain in a horizontal

position. If either end of the blade moves

downward, sharpen the heavy end until

the blade is balanced.

NOTE: Oo not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

Center Hole

or Pin

BATTERY

Yourtractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficientfor normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

• Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

• Keep small vent holes open.

• Recharge at 6-10 amperes for I hour.

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 bright.

• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al).

V BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling.

Do not attempt to clean fan or transmis-

sion while engine is running or while the

transmission is hot:

•Inspect cooling fan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

•Inspect cooling fins for did, grass clip

pings and other materials. To prevent

damage to seals, do not use com-

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean cooling fins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed _t the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

acodr'ding to your expected operating tem-

perature.

_ItIJRE H_A_ _ NE_k'r€_4LN

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 engine with oil through oil fill dip-

stick tube. Pour slowly. Do not overfill.

For approximate capacity see =PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page 3 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.

Air Cleaner Cover Knob

Cover

Foam Nut

Pre-Cleane Rubber

Air Air Cleaner

Base

Papa r _

Cartridge RII

CapO;psUck

2O

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 stubbom

dded gum fibers.

AIR FILTER

. Your engine will not run properly usinga

dirtyair filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hoursof operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occursfirst.

Sewice 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 cartddge.

• 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-

tddge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartddge.

•Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned

and oiled) over the paper car-

tridge.

•Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut,

cover and tighten knob securely.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, coolingfins, and other

extemal surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hoursof operation (more often

under extremely dusty,dirtyconditions),

remove the blower housingand other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the coolingshroudsare reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirtyor plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

move_will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

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. Tum 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 manual). For approximate capac-

ity see =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 3 of this manual.

•Start the engine and check for oil leaks.

Correct any leaks before placing engine

into full operation.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it couldcre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of i

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

IN-UNE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filterand plug

fuel line sections.

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•Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor,

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

•Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

CLEANING

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

ofall foreign matter.

•Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

ofall gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protectpainted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

tricalsystem, muffler,air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

ACAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake.

Place motion control lever in neutral (N) position.

Place attachment clutch in =DISENGAGED" position.

Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

contact with plu_.

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 spdng.

•Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spdng,

•Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

•Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer spdngs.

•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.

Clutch

Suspension

Arms

Retainer

Front

Link

Pulley

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

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(Both Sides)

(Both Sides)

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" on page 5 ofthis

manual). If tires are over or undednflated,

you will not propady adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to itshighest position.

• Measure height from bottom of deck

cud to ground level at front comers of

mower. Distance "A" on both sides of

mower should be the same.

• 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 half tum of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 3/16".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom

o,oBo"°u; ' ou.

Suspension

Arm

p

•If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower housing, loosen

nut "G" on both front links an equal

number of tums.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H" against

trunnion on both front links.

•To raise front of mower housing, loosen

nut "H" from trunnion on both front links.

Tighten nut "G" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "H"

against trunnion on both front links.

NOTE: Each full turn of nut "G" will

change dim. "F" by approximately 3/8".

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

oo Do

ao •

Both FrontUnks Should be Equal in Length

Lift LinkAdjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay level

side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so the

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

than the rear when the mower is in its

highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "F" directly in front of

and behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

•Be_re making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length.

FrontLinks

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

•Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

•Pull belt away from mower.

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BELTINSTALLATION-

* Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

Mandrel

Pulley

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

and inskle all belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Idler

Pulleys

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an .adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake 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 1-9/16",loosen

jam nut and turn nut =A" until distance

becomes I-9/16". 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 authodzed ser-

vice centerldepartment.

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.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and over cool-

ing fan blades.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around engine

pulley.

•Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

Pulley

Clutching

Stationary

Nut "A" Transmission

Input Pulley_

- OperetJng

Arm

DO-I_Ottouch_ls nuL Iffurtherbrakeadjustmentis

necessap/contactyournearestauthorizedsendce

center/department 24

TOADJUSTMOTIONCONTROLLEVER

Themotioncontrolleverhasbeenpreset

atthefactoryand adjustmentshouldnot

benecessary.

If foranyreasonthemotioncontrollever

willnotholditspositionwhileat a selected

speed,it may be adjusted a_tthe fdction

pack located on the right side of transmis-

sion.

•Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac-

tor by turning ignition key to "OFF* posi-

tion, and engage parking brake.

•Adjust motion control lever by tightening

adjustment Iocknut one halt (1/2) turn.

NOTE: If for any reason the effort to move

the motion control lever becomes too

excessive, reverse the above adjustment

procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4 to 1/2

tum.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

Locknut

TRANSMISSION REMOVAUREPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require removal

for service or replacement, it should be

purged after roinstallaUon and before

operating the tractor. See =PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section

of this manual.

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steedng wheel crossbars are not hod-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steedng

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

Camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

•Block up axle securely.

•Remove axle cover, retaining dng and

wseh_rs to allow wheel removal (roar

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

•Repair tim and reassemble,

• On rear wheels only;,align grooves in

roar wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

•Replace washers and snap retaining

dng securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washers A

Retaining _mHf [(._'_L'_

Ring'__Jl

Axle_ver '_'__'_y-J'

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START' ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

ACAUTION: Lead-acid battedes 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, Jtshould be recharged. (See

•BATTERY" in the MAINTENANCE 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

negativegrounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATrACH 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 battedes.

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Posl_ve Terminal Negative Terminal

Battery

Po6i_ve Terminal Negative Terminal

REPLACING BATTERY

4=CAUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing awrench or anyother

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

• Lift seat pan to raised position and open

battery box door.

bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

•Close battery box door.

TO REPLACE HEADUGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely beck into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractorto run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent itfrom starting.

•Check wiring. Sea electrical widng dia-

gram inthe Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO 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.

Battery Box

Door

Headlight

Wire

Connector

Hex Bolt

Positive (Red) Cable Cable

•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. Tighten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

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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 descdbed

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 inthrottle lever and

hole in speed controlbracket 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 drill bit.

Screw

Speed Control

Bracket

Throttle Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sery. However, minoradjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitudeor 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 givinga leaner fuel/air mix-

ture. Turning the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise)increases the supply of

fuel to the engine givinga richerfuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

the seats in carburetor may result if nee-

dle is tumed in too tight.

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limltercap,

whicl_allows some adjustment within the

limitsallowed by the cap. Do notattempt

to remdve the limlter cap. The limltercap

cannot be removed without breakingthe

adjustingneedle.

• Be sure you have a clean air filter and

the throttlecontrol cable is adjusted

properly (see above).

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make adjustments with engine

runningand shift/motioncontrollever in

neutral (N) position.

• _ - With throttlecontrol

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 correctidle is at-

tained.

•Idle fuel needle settina - With throttle

control lever in slow position,tum idle

fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise)

untilengine begins to die and then turn

out (counterclockwise)untilengine runs

rougl_:Tum needle to a point midway

between those two positions.

•Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

tum idle fuel adjusting needle out

(counterclockwise)118tum. Repeat test

and continueto adjust, if necessary,

untilengine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust - damage may result.

IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine govemor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO-

RIZED service centerldepartment, which

has proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed

Adjusting ._. _-"-'---n--'_,

screwIdle Fuel

Adju ng/Idl J I

Needle

27

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 insidea building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark.Allow the engine to cool before stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly.Remove all did,'grease, leaves,

etc. Store in aclean, dryarea.

• Clean entire tractor (See =CLEANING" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructionsin the

Sewice and Adjustmentssection of this

manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section ofthis manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, boltsandscrews

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

partsfor damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rustedor chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightlybefore painting.

BAI"FERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After apedod of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

•To help prevent'corrosion and power

leakage dudng long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see "TO

CLEAN BA'I-I'ERY AND TERMINALS" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

•After cleaning, leave sables 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 importantto prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts such as carburetor, fuel filter,

fuel hose, or tank during storage. Also,

expadence indicates that alcohol blended

fuels (called gasohol or usingethanol or

methanol)can attract moisture which leads

to separationand formation of acids dudng

storage. Acidicgas can damage the fuel

system ofan engine while in storage.

•Drain the fuel tank.

•Start the engine and let it run until the

fuel linesand carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

productsin the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum depositsduring storage. Add sta-

bilizer togasoline in fuel tank or storage

container.Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if usingfuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See =ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s).

• Pour one ounce of oil through spark plug

hole(s) into cylinder(s).

•Tum ignition key to "START" position for

a few seconds to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt.

•Cover your tractor with a suitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Will not start

Hard to start

CAUSE

•Out of fuel.

CORRECTION

Engine will not tum

over

•Fillfuel tank.

• Engine not =CHOKED" • See "TO START ENGINE" in

properly. Operation section.

• Engine flooded. • Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

• Bad spark plug. • Replace spark plug.

•Dirty air filter. • Clean/replace air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter. • Replace fuel filter.

•Water in fuel. • Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refilltank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fil-

ter.

• Loose or damaged wiring. • Check all wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust- • See "To Adjust Carburetor"

ment. in Service and Adjustments

•Engine valves outof

adjustment.

•Dirty air filter.

•Bad spark plug.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Loose or damaged wiring. •

•Carburetor out of adjust- •

ment.

• Engine valves outof

adjustment.

•CIutch/breke pedal not

depressed.

•Attachment clutchis

engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blown fuse.

•Corroded battery termi-

section.

Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Clean/replace air filter.

Replace spark plug.

Recharge or replace battery.

Replace fuel filter.

Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

Check all wiring.

See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Depress clutch/brake pedal.

Disengage attachment

clutch.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuse.

• Clean battery terminals.

nals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty ignition switch.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

•Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

• Check all widng.

•Check/replace ignition

switch.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Contact an authodzed ser-

vice center.

29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE

PROBLEM

Engine clicks but

will not start

Loss of power

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with

attachment clutch

engaged

• Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery termi-

nals.

•Loose or damaged widng.

•Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Cutting too much

grass/too fast.

•Throttle in =CHOKE" posi-

tion.

•Build-up of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

•Dirty air filter.

• Low oil level/dirty oil.

•Faulty spark plug.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Water in fuel.

•Spark plug wire loose.

•Dirty engine air

screen/fins.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged widng.

•Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

•Engine valves out of

adjustment.

•Worn, bent or loose blade.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged part(s).

•Faulty operator-safety

presence control system.

CORRECTION

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all widng.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

•Adjustthrottle control.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

•Clean/replace air filter,

•Check oil level/change oil.

•Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

•Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

•Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh gaso-

line and replace fuel filter.

•Connect and tighten spark

plug wire.

•Clean engine air screen/fins.

•Clean/replace muffler.

•Check all wiring.

•See =ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authodzed ser-

vice center.

I° Replace blade. Tighten blade

• bolt.

i• Replace blade mandrel.

I•Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged pads.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho-

rized service center/

department.

3O

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Poor cut - uneven

CAUSE

•Wom, 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.

Mower blades will • Obstruction in clutch

not rotate mechanism.

•Worn/damaged mower *

drive belt.

•Frozen idler pulley. •

•Frozen blade mandrel. •

Poor grass dis •Engine speed too slow. °

charge

•Travel speed too fast. °

•Wet grass. •

•Mower deck not level. •

•Low/uneven tire air pres- •

sure.

•Worn, bent or loose blade. *

Buildup of grass, leaves •

and trash under mower.

Mower drive belt wom. •

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.

Headlight(s) not !•

working (if so i •

equipped)

Battery will not

charge

•Faulty light switch.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Blown fuse.

•Bad battery cell(s).

•Poor cable connections.

•Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

•Faulty altemator.

CORRECTION

•Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower

housing,

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

•Remove obstruction.

Replace mower drive belt.

Replace idler pulley.

Replace blade mandrel.

Place throttle control in

"FAST" position.

Shift to slower speed.

Allow grass to dry before

mowing.

Level mower deck.

Check tires for proper air

pressure.

Replace/sharpen blade.

Tighten blade bolt.

Clean underside of mower

housing,

Replace mower drive belt.

Reinstall blades sharp edge

down.

Replace with blades listed in

this manual.

Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

•Tum switch "ON".

•Replace bulb(s).

•Check/replace light switch.

•Check wiring and cor_r_ections.

•Replace fuse.

•Replace battery.

•Check/clean all conne_ons.

•Replace regulator.

•Replace alternator.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHAFn"

PROBLEM

Loss of ddve

Engine =backfires"

when tuming

engine "OFF"

CAUSE

• Freewheel control in "dis-

engaged" position.

•Motion drive belt wom,

damaged or broken.

•Air trapped in transmis-

sion during shipment

or servicing.

• Engine throttle controlnot

set at &SLOW_

positionfor 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

CORRECTION

•Place freewheel control in

=engaged" position.

•Replace motion drive belt.

•Purge transmission.

• Move throttlecontrolto

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041

B_TTERY SOLENOID

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I_SPARK •

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OPERATOR iI UNn" GAP

(2PLUGSON

RELAY#2 "iWINCYL ENGINES)

I#_¢K

OPERATOR

PRESENCE RELAY #3

HEADLIGHTS

IGNrnoN SWITCH

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED

_CUPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE yOUR

W1RING.

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

RELAY

0

REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.271041

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 163465

2 74760412

8 156417

16 161343

19 STD551125

20 7335O4O0

21 147426

22 4152J

24 4799,1

25 146147

26 108824X

27 73510400

28 4207J

29 160784

30 140301

31 124211X

32 141226

33 109310X

4O 163845

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 7364O4OO

45 122822X

52 141940

70 140426

81 109748X

DESCRIPTION

Batlep/12 Volt28 Amp

Bait, Hex Head 114-20uncx3/4

Case, BatteryMech Hinge

Switch,Tnter_ N Opn/N Opn

Washer,Lock

Nut, Hex. Jam 1/4-20 UNC

Harness, LightSocket (Includes4152,,')

BaMo,U0ht

Cable, Battery, 6 Gauge, Red, 11'

Gable, Battery, 6Gauge, Red, W/16 Wire

Fuse,30 Amp

Nut Keps HOx1/4-20Uno

Cable, Ground,6 Gauge, Black, 12"

Switch,PlungerNormal O1)Olive

Switch,Ignition

NUt,Ignition

Cover, Key Switch

Key,IgniSon

Hamess, Ignition

Bolt,Hex Head, Fin. 1/4-20 x 1/2

Cover, Terminal,Red

Solenoid

Nut Keps BIk Hex 1/4-20 UNC

Ammeter Rectangular

ProtecUonWire Loop

Ha_ Engine

ReleyAsm.

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

35

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

14 11

4

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3

74 3

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36

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160_92 Chassis Stamplng

2140356 Dmwbar

3 17490612 Screw,Thd. Reil. 3/8-16x3/4

4 19131216 Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x16 Gauge

5 155272 BumperHood/Gash

9 161917X013 Dash

10 STD533710 Bolt,Cardage 3/8-16 x 1

11 155927 Panel, Dash, LH.

12 145660 Clip'llnnerman GdlleP/L

13 155936 Panel, Dash, R.H.

14 17490608 ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

17 144983X558 HoodAssembly

18 126938X BumperHood

25 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/15 x 12 Gauge

26 STD541437 Nut

28 145198X558 Grillew/Clip6MS-558

29 155217 Lens, Gdlle

30 151287X558 Fend/Ftrest Pnf STLTN HLD 558

31 139976 Bracket, FenderSupport

37 174905G8 ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x1/2Tyt

38 139886 Pivot BracketAssembly,LH.

39 139887 Pivot BracketAssembly,R.H.

51 73800400 Nut Lockw/Insert 114-20UNC

52 19091416 Washer 9i32x718x16Ga.

53 145201 BracketGrille PickoffLH

54 161464 ScrewHexWshd 8-18x7/8

55 145202 BracketGdlla PickoffRH

57 STD522507 Bolt, Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x .75

58 150127 DuctAIr EngineP/LLT

60 72140606 Bolt Rdhd Sqnk3/8-16 UNC x 3/4

64 154798 Dash LowerSTLT

74 73680600 NutCrown4ock3/8-16 UNC

140 158418 BracketSuspensionFront

142 156095 PlateReinforcementSTLT

143 154966 BracketSwayt;arChassls

144 154207 BracketPnt FootrestSTLT

145 156524 RJodPivotChassis/Hood

-- 5479J PhJg,Button

NOTE:All componentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

37

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GROUND DRIVE

,. 150

•151

• 51

77

26

98 30 61

ss

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GROUI_D DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

I150071 TransaxleAssembly 70 134683

2 142431 Sprlng,Return,Brake 71 140158

3 143995 Pulley,Transaxle 72 19132012

8 154792 Rod ShiftHydroLT

10 STD561210 PInCotter 1/8xl CAD_73 156347

16 STD541431 NutLockHexW/Ins. 5/16-18 74 121199X

Unc 75 121749X

18 STD523710 BeltRnHex 3i8-16Uncxl Gr.

5 76 STD581075

19 STD541437 NutLockHexW/Wsh 3/8-16 77 123583X

Unc 78 121748X

21 130564 Knob,Deluxe 1/2-13

22 145627 Rod,Brake Hydro 81 156046

24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

25 106888X Spdng,Brake Rod 82 123782X

26 STD551037 Washer 83 19171216

27 STD561210 PinCotter 1i8x3/4CAD. 84 161901

28 145204 Rod, ParkingBrake 86 71208

29 124236X Cap, PaddngBrake 87 19212016

30 130807 Bracket,Transsxle 88 12000008

32 74760512 BoltHexHd 5/16-18Uncx3/4 59 158388

34 155071 Shaft, FootPedal 90 124346X

35 120183X Besdng, Nylon 91 74780536

36 19211616 Washer 92 74780524

37 1572H Pin, Roll

38 123674X Pulley,Idler,Flat 93 142564

39 STD523727 Bolt 94 140462

40 4470J Spacer,Split 95 144643

41 154777 Keeper, BeltIdler 96 4497H

42 19131312 Washer 13/32x 13/16x12 97 140469

Gauge

43 19111012 Washer 11/32x5/8x 12 Ga. 98 73510600

47 127783 Pulley,Idler,V-Groove 100 19111216

48 154407 Bellcrank,Clutch 102 141322

49 123205X Retainer,Bett 103 73940800

50 STD523715 Bo_t

51 STD541437 NutCrownlock 3/8-16UNC 104 140156

52 STD541431 Nut, Cmwnlock 5/16-18 Unc 105 71070516

53 105710X Link,Clutch 106 74780520

55 105709X Spring,Retum, Clutch 116 72110610

56 STD523712 BoltHex 3/8-16x1-1/4 144 19111016

57 140294 V.Belt 145 74490540

59 140312 Keeper,Center Span 148 159103

61 17490612 ScrewThdrol. 3/8-16x3/4Ty.

1"1" 149 122052X

62 8883R Cover,Pedal 150 150935

63 140186 Pulley,Engine 151 19133210

64 71170764 BoltHex 7/16-20x4Gr. 5

65 STD551143 Washer

66 154778 KeeperBelt Engine Hydro

DESCRIPTION

KeeperBelt Engine

Strap TorqueLh Hydro 18/20"T

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

Gauge

StrapTorqueRh Hydro 18/20"T

Spacer,Split

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

Gauge

E-Rlng

Key,Square

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

Gauge

ShaftAsm. Cross Hydro 20"

Tires

SpringTorsion T/A

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

Rod,"ReHydro20' Tires

Bushing

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

RingFlip #5304-62

Console,Shift

Nut Self-Tlld Wsh.hd 1/4 Zinc

Belt finHsx 5/16-18 Unc x 2.25

Belt Fin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x 1-

1/2

Line Fuel Hydro4"

Fan, Hydro7"

ControlBypassHydro20"Tires

RetainerSpdng 1"ZlnciCad

Keeper Belt Rh Hydro 0750.

18/20"

Nut KepsHex 3/8-16Unc

Washer 11/32 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Washer Bellville .501D x 1.50D

Nut Hex JamToplock 1/4-20

Unf

Arm,Control Hydro

Screw Cap Hex 5/16 x 18x 1

BoltFin Hex 5/16-18 Unc x 1-

1/4

BoltRdhd Sqneck 3/6-16 x 1.25

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

Belt Hex FLGHD 5/16-18 x Gr 5

Spacer

Spacer,Retainer Pm Mower

BushingNylonCohered

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

39

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

1

•S

_41

i

,"----a

I. - .*

41_ 441

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 62661-1

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 - 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

Steer_ Whe¢

AxleAssemblySTMP DroppedSTL

SpindleAssembly,LH.

SpindleAssembly,R.H.

Beadng, Race, Thrust,Hardened

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

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

PJug,Hip

Beadng, ShaeringColumn

DraglinkExtended Stamped

Washer,Lock

BearingAxle STLT/GT

Nut, Lock,Flange 5/8-11 UNC

ShaftAssembly,Steedng

Washer,Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Support,Shaft

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

Screw Hex Socket 1/4-20 x 5/8

PittmanShaftAssembly

Bracket,Steering

Bushing,Link, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw,Thd., Roll. 3/6-16 x 3/4

Pin

Rod,"lle

Bushing, Steedng

Screw

Insert,Steadng Wheel

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

GripcoNut

Adaptor,SteeringWheel

Boot,SteeringShaft

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

Extension ShaftSteering LR.LT

Cap, Spindle

Fitting,Grease

Nut LockHex w/Ins. 5/16-18 UNC

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

_t SteeringAsm SePi,ce

Bolt, FinHex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr5

SpacerAxle

BearingArmPittman

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

Axle,Brace

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

41

ENGINE

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041

i4

33

29

Spark Arrester

_- ', "? I;'-" -" ,

• • ill . /)

23 %'_"• _*"

42

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162156

2 17720410

3......

4 159420

14 132803_8

15 13200300

16 STD551237

23 159880

29 137180

31 109202X

32 158990

33 123487X

35 17490512

37 137040

38 .......

40 124028X

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD551131

77 19101216

79 M740108025

80 74760506

81 128861

Control,Thmttla

Sorew,Hex Head, Thread Cutting 1/4-20 x 5/8

Engine,(See Breakdown)KohlerModelNo. CV16.43514

Muffler

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

Elbow,Standard90",3/8-18 NPT

Washer

ShlatdBrn/DbrGuard

Arrestor,Spark

Tank,Fuel

Cap Aasembly,Fuel Sears, Vented

Clamp, Heae

Screw Thdrel5/16-18 x 3-4 Tyt

Une, Fuel

Plug, OilDrain (Order FromEngineManufacturer)

Bushing,Snap, Fuel Line

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

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Washer,Lock

Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Ga.

Bolt Hex

Bolt Hex Hd 5/16-18 Unc x 1/2

Nut Flange 1/4-20 StarterNut

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenIn U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

43

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 140123 Seat 13 121248X Bushing,

2 140551 Bracket, Pivot,Seat 14 72050412 Bon,Carriage 1/4-20 x 1-1/2

3 STD523710 Bolt 15 134300 Spacer, Sp_lt .28x .88

4 19131610 Washer 13/32 x I x 10Gauge 16 121250X Spring

5 145006 CHip,Push-In Hinged 17 123976X Locknut,Flange 1/4 Grade 5

6 STD541437 Nut 21 153236 Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18UNC

7 124131X Spdng, Seat 22 STD541431 Nut

8 17490616 Screw,Thd.,RolL 3/8-16xl 24 19171912 Washer 17/32 x1-3/16 x12

9 19131614 Washer 13/32 x I x 14 Gauge Gauge

10 155925 Pan,Seat EmbossQCK Conn. 25 127018X Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18x.62

11 120068X KnobSeat NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inch-

12 121246X Bracket,SwitchMounting esl Inch = 25.4 mm

44

DECALS

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2

21 6 3

13 10

416 2O

11

12

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156811

2 139769

3 163200

4 163202

6 133644

8 163203

9 163204

10 156439

11 142341

12 146046

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Opec Instr.

Cap Wheel Stear Opp Seam

Decal, Hood, R.H.

Decal, Hood, LH.

Decal, CustomerMaintenance

Decal, Deck Mower EZ3

Decal, Fender,Craftsman

Decal, Fender Danger

Decal, DrawbarCntd Mvt Hyd Lt

Decal, V-Belt Ddve Schematic

KEY PART

NO. NO.

13 163262

14 160396

16 138047

20 149516

21 163205

- - 138311

- - 154515

- - 154516

-- 165075

- - 165076

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Dash Pnl

Dscal, V-BeltSchematic

Decal, BatteryDiehard

Decal, BatteryDngr/Psn Eng

Decal, Fender AutoSears

Decal, LiftHandle

Pad FootrestLH STLT

Pad FootrestRH STLT

Owner's Manual,Er@ish

Owner's Manual,Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

74,10

11

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192

2 65139

3 106222X

4 59904

5 106732X427

6 278H

7 9040H

8 106108X427

9 122082X

10 7152J

11 104757X

-- 144334

Valve Cap, Tire

Stern,Valve

Tire, Front

Tube, FrontTire

(NotProvided,Sewtce Item Only)

Rim, Front

Rlting,Grease (FrontWheel Only)

Bearing, Flange(FrontWheel Only)

Rim, Rear

Tire, Rear

Tube, Rear Tire

(Not Provided,Service ItemOnly)

Cap, Axle

Sealant, Tire 10 oz.

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. Inches

1 Inuh= 25A mm

45

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

5 49

13

11__ 6 13

3

2O

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UFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 LntLever InnerWireAssembly

2 159471 ShaftAssembly,Lift

3 105767X Pin, Groove

4 120000_ E-Ring

5 19211621 Washer 21i32xlx21 Gauge

6 120183X Beadng, Nylon

7 125631X Grip, Handle, Fluted

8 1_365X Button,Plunger,Red

11 139865 Unk, lift, LH.

12 139866 Ur#,, Lift,R.H.

13 STD624008 RetainerSpring

15 127218 Link,Front

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

17 130171 Trunnion

18 738(X)8_ Locknut,Hex,withWasher Insert 1/2-13 UNC

19 139868 Arm, Suspension,Rear

20 163552 RetainerSpring

23 110807X Nut, Special

24 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Guauge

25 2876H Spring

26 STD560907 Pin Cotter3/32 x 1/2

27 126971X Rod,Adjust,Ult

28 73350600 Nut, Hex, Jam 3/8-16 Unc

29 138057 Knob, InfiniteHe4ghtAdjuslment

30 150233 Tmnnlon,Inf Height

31 140302 Bearing, Pvt, LiftSpherical

32 73540600 Nut, Cmw_ock 3/8-24

49 145212 NUtHex FlangeLock

50 110452X NUtPush Phos & OII

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenIn U.S. Inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

47

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MOWER DECK

73

71

79

82

31 1o_ -_

58

5

113 111

6

21

I

2

16

21 22

f23

*

,24

29

,18

26

27

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 144393 Mower Housing 58 140086

2 STD533107 Bolt 59 141043

3 138017 BracketAseambly,SwayBar, 67 162113

Front 68 144200

4 138440 BracketAseambly,Sway Bar 71 142427

5 STD624008 RetainerSpdng 72 131870

6 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear 73 127847

8 850857 Bolt,He)( 3/8-24 x 1.25 Grade8 74 121748X

9 STD551137 Washer,Lock

10 140296 Washer,Hardened 75 12000029

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 76 128903

12 129895 Bearing,BaH

13 137645 Sh_tAssembly, Mandrel,Vented 77 127845

(IncludesKey Number6) 78 160570

14 128774 Housing,Mandrel,Vented 79 127498

15 110485X Beadng, Ball,Mandrel 80 153701

16 140329 Stripper,Vented MowerDeck 81 73350600

17 72110610 Bolt,Carriage 3/6-16x1-1/4 82 1420_8

18 72140505 Bolt, Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 83 120958X

19 132827 Bolt,Shoulder 84 156084

20 159770 Baffle, Vortex 85 72140618

21 STD541431 Nut Crownlock5/16-18 UNC 92 STD541437

22 134753 StJffenerBracket 101 136420

23 131267 Bracket,Deflector 102 71161010

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 103 19061216

25 123713X Spring,Torsion,Deflector 104 STD551110

26 110452X Nut, Push 105 160793

27 130968 Shield, Deflector 106 2029J

28 19111016 Washer 11i32x5/8x 16Gauge 111 155197

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 112 155198

30 157722 Screw Thd RollingWase Head 113 17490512

31 129963 Washer,Spacer 114 73510500

32 153535 Pulley,Mandrel 115 72110504

33 137266 Nut, Topiock,Ranged 116 137644

34 STD533717 Bolt 117 133857

35 133835 Fasl_er, ChristmasTrea 118 73930600

36 131494 Pulley,Idler,Rat 119 19121414

37 19131316 Washer 13i32x13/16x16 121 143723

Gauge 128 153390

40 STD541437 NutCrownlock3/6-16UNC 129 19131312

41 133551 Rod,Pivot,withNibs 130 STD523710

43 140083 ROd,Clutsh,Secendery,with

Nibs 131 STD533710

44 140088 Guard,Mandrel,LH.

45 STD624003 Retainer 132 19132203

46 137729 Serew,Thd. Rolt 1/4-20x5/8

48 133944 Washer,Hardened 141 6266H

49 155066 RollerAssembly,Cam Follower -- 130794

50 131340 Bolt,Shoulder #10-24Grade5

51 STD541410 Locknut

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC -- 145411

53 131845X900 Arm Assembly,Pad,Brake

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

56 122052X Spacer,Retainer

.-,T

DESCRIPTION

Spring,TorsionBrakes

Guard,TUV Idler

KnobCustom Oval

V-Belt

Rod,Clutch,Pdmary,withNibs

Spdng, Return

Arm,Clutch,Secondary

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

Gauge

Ring,la_p

Bolt,Shoulder 3/6-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper,Spring

Laver Asm.ClutchPdP/t.

Bushing,Lalge, Brass

Spdng, Mower Clutch

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Trunnion,Adj.

WasherSinternd

KeeperBelt IdlerRxed

BoltCarriage 3/8-16 x 2-1/4

Nut

MulcherCover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer,Lock

LatchAssembly,Bagger

Nut,Weld

Bracket,Gauge, Wheel LH.

Bracket,Gauge, Wheel R.H.

ScrewThdrol 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, Centariock3/8-16

Washer 3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Bracket

Washer Felt

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

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

5

Bolt,RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC x

1

Spacer Washer 13/32 I.D. x 1-

3/80.D. x 1/4

WasherThrust .75 x 1.230

MandrelAssembly(IncludeaKey

Numbers 8-10, 12-15, 31 and

Mower Deck, Complete

(S=ndard Deck,Order

Separately MulcherPlate and

Ga=JgeWheel Components,Key

Nos. 101-106 and 111-121)

NOTE:All c_t-,penen_dimensionsgivenin U.S.inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

49

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HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650

91

23

19

4

36

35

5O

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HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 319-0650

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 142930 Housing,Lower 43 142884

2 142931 Assembly,UpperHousing 44 150629

3 142932 Seal, Up 52 142991

4 142928 Ring,Wire Retaining 53 142961

5 142933 Ring, Retaining 56 142963

6 142934 Bearing,Shaft Ball 58 142964

7 142935 Beadng, Cradle 59 142965

8 150771 Beadng, Thrust 30x52x13 62 142966

9 . 142937 Swashplate, Vadable 63 142967

13 142938 Block,CylinderAssembly 64 142920

14 142939 Arm,Trunnion 68 142969

15 142940 Seal, Up 69 144610

17 142941 Guide, Slot 83 142971

18 150772 Shaft, Motor 85 150806

19 150773 Beadng,l'hrust 42x68x16 88 142973

23 142944 Block,CylinderAssent_ 89 142974

24 142945 Seal, Up 10x25x7 90 142975

25 142946 Actuator,Bypass 91 142976

26 150774 Center SectionAssemblyKit 92 142977

27 142948 Seal, Up 26x42x9 93 142978

28 142949 Ring, Retaining 113 142917

29 142950 Washer 26x35x1 114 142918

30 150787 Plate, Bypass 119 142980

34 142951 Oil Fitter Element 134 144607

35 142952 Arm, Bypass 135 144608

36 142953 Ring, Retaining 139 150775

37 142954 Arm, Actuating 140 150776

38 142955 Pin, Actuating

39 150777 Bolt 5/16-24 x 1-3/4

40 150778 Locknut,Hex 5/16-24 UNJC

41 142958 Brake RetoriStator Kit

DESCRIPTION

Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060

Differen_al.A.ssembly

Washer 3/4 x 1.5x .13

Seal .75 x 1.25 x _50

Shaft, Input

Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.38

Pin .50D x .43 ID x .750

Arm, Control

Puck,Dampener

Set Screw

sprig

Stud 5/16-24

JackshaftAssembly

Jackshaft

Screw,Cap

Washer 7/16x I xl/2

Sleeve Beadng

Seal, Wiper

Spring,Block

Washer,BlockThrust

Cap, VentAssembly

Rtting, O-RingAssembly

Spacer

Nut, Castle 5/16-24

Pin, Cotter

Spring,Compression

Nut, Hex 5/16-24

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

1 Inch= 25.4 mm

51

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514

CYUNOERHEAD, VALVE AND BREATHER.J

CRANKCASE

52

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43514

CYUNDER HEAl)NAIVE/BREATHER

KEY PART

NO. NO.

CRANKCASE

1

2

3

4

5

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

12-351-02

12-755-63

12-411-01

12-041-10

12-017-01

12-017-02

12-016-01

12-016-02

X-75-23

12-318-19

25-186-01

12-599-0_

M-0640034

12-089-01

12-173-01

12-7,55-0_

12-468.O5

12-112-13

12086-15

X-426-9

12-326-03

M-0645020

12-096-07

M-0545010

12-018-01

12-4(_-02

PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Lifter,valve(2) 1

10Lcygnderhead (Includes3-17) 2

Rod,push (2) 3 12-445-02

Gasket,cyllr_lerhead 4 M-0839025

Valve,intake (Strt.) 5 12-380-17

Valve, intake (25) 6 12-755-49

Valve, exhaust (Std.) 7 12-089-18

Valve, exhaust (.25) 8 12-422-08

Plug, alla_ hd.pipe 1/8 12-422-09

CylinderHead 12-422-10

Arm, rocker(2) 12422-11

Pivot,rockerarm (2) 12-422-12

Screw, hex.flange M6xl.0x34 (2) 12-422-13

Spring,valve (2) 12-422-07

Cap, valve spring(2) 9 12-144-19

Kit,retainer(2) 10 12-874-07

Washer,plain 13/32

Spacer, head bolt exhaustport 12-874-08

Screw, hex. flangeM10x1.5x81 12-874-09

(5) 11 12-018-02

Clamp, hose (2) 12 12-108-07

Hose, breather 12-108-08

Screw, hax. flangeM6xl.0x20 12-108-09

(5) 13 12-067-05

Cover,valve w/nipple 12-067-06

Screw, hex. flangeM5x0.8xl0 14 12-380-01

Retainer,breatherreed 15 12-043-05

Reed,breather 16 M-0631005

17 12-144-02

18 52-139-09

19 12-755-64

20 12-144-24

21 X-25-102

22 12-032-01

23 SM-0631015

24 12-154-O5

12-032..0_ Seal, crenkshaft

Block,cylinder(Use ShortBlock12522 18)

Strap, lilting

Screw, hax. flange MSx1.25x25

Dowel,locating(4)

Kit,camshaft(Includes7-8)

Spring,actuatlng

Shim,camshaft-blue q

Shim,camshaft (A.R.) red

Shim,camshaft (A.R.) yellow

Shim,camshaft (A.R.) green

Shim,camshaft (A.R.) gray

Shim,camshaft(A.R.) black

Shim,camshaft(A.R.) white

Shaft,balance

Pistonw/Ring Set (Std.)

(Includes11-12)

Pistonw/RingSet (.25)

Pistonw/RingSet (.50)

Retainer,pistonpin (2)

RingSet (Strt.)

RingSet (.25)

RingSet (.50)

Connecting Rod (Std.)

ConnectingRod (.25)

Pin, governorregulating

Gear, governorassembly

Washer, plain 6mm

Shaft, governor gear

Plug,cup

Kit,gov.crossshaftw/clip

(Indudea 20,24)

Shaft,governor cross

washer, plain 114

Seal, govamor crossshaft

Washer, plain6mm

Clip, hitchpin

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IGNrrlON /ELECTRICAL I

--2

D6

-- I-- 10

--tt

,,-_;_ _ "_,-_

AIR INTAKE I ,-8

BLOWERHOUSINGAND BAFFLES I

4

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IGNmON/ELEJ_rRI_?_d.

KEY PART

NO. NO.

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

K]EY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 12-086-14 Screw,hex. flangeMIOx1.5x46 1 M-0545010

2 12-468-03 Washer,plain 3/8

3 24-162-0_ Screen, grass 2 24-468-10

4 M-0639016 Screw,hex. flangeM6x1.0x16 3 12-146-07

(6) 4 M-0645020

5 12-112-01 Spacer,fan (4) 5 24-096-05

6 12-157-03 Fan 6 220534

7 41-403-09 Regulator,rectifier 7 12-027-54

8 X-22-11 Washer,lock(2) 8 12-063-05

9 236602 Connector 9 25-154-02

10 X-42-15 Key 10 SM-0545020

11 12-025-35 Flywheel

12 41-155-02 Connector(4 oontact) 11 M-0645016

13 M-0548025 Screw,hex. cap M5xO.8x25(2)

14 12-08501 Statoraasembly-15amp 12 12-063-08

15 12-132-02 Spark Plug 13 12-063-01

16 X-728-1 Clip, cable (2)

17 M-0545010 Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8xl0 AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

(2)

18 12-584-07 Module,ignition KEY PART

19 12-452-_Z Terminal NO. NO.

20 12-086-35 Screw,he)(.socketM5xO.Sx20

(2) 1 25-341-03

21 M-0461013 Screw, pan head M4.2x13 (2) 2 12-096-24

22 12-584-06 Module, speedadvance 3 12-083-08

NOT ILLUSTRATED 4 12-100-01

25-518-29 Lead 5 12-083-05

25-518-05 Lead

12-176-31 Harness 6 12-032-10

X-25-5 Washer,plain 5/16" 7 12-094-12

12-155-02 Connector 8 12-072-03

9 12-086-01

Screw,hex. flangeM5xO.8xl0

(8)

Washer,plain 1/4

Plate, blowerhousing

Screw,hex. flangeM6xl.0x20

Cover,pinion

Washer,plain 5/16 (2)

Housing,blower

Baffle,intakeside

Clip, mounting(3)

Screw,hex. flange M5xO.8,_0

(3)

Screw,hax. flange M6xl.0x16

(2)

Baffle, cylinderhead

Baffle, cylinder

DESCRIPTION

10 12-041-02

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-113-53

Knob,airdeacer cover

Cover,air cleaner

Predeaner, element

Wing Nut

Element,air cleaner(Includes

6)

Seal

Base, aircleaner(Includes8-9)

Stud M6xl.0x75

Screw,he)(.cap #10 Ht-Lo

thread forming(2)

Gasket, aircleaner

Decal, aircleaner

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STARTINGSTSll=M

o

3h @

o

O

ENGINE CONTROLS I

10

OIL PAN /LUBRICATION

i

3 t _le

13

m

0--4

O_lg

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271041

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STARTING SYSTEM ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTK)N NO. NO. DESCRIP'nON

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

M-0839070 Screw,he_. flange M8x1.25x70

(2) 1 12-079-07

25-09e-_5 StaRerassembly (Includes3-8) 2 12-237-01

12-755-54 l<3t,driveend 3 M-0664(_Z0

12-227-06 Cap, driveend

12-170-05 Armature 4 M-0545016

12221-01 Kit, brush& spring 5 12-536-10

12-227-13 Cap, commutaforend

12-211-01 Bolt,hex.flange 1/4-20x4-5/8 (2) 6 M-0443020

7 12-089-11

OIL PAN/lUBRICATION 8 12-089-23

9 12-089-24

10 12-755-83KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

2O

21

22

12-038-01

25-755-13

12-153-03

12-153-02

12-123-04

SM-0545020

12-153-o1

25-162-07

12-096-03

M-0545016

25-462-09

X-75-2

12-050-01

X-75-10

12-393..01

12-153-06

12-096-34

M-0545016

12-032-03

24-086-16

24-086-17

12-199-38

DipsUckassembly(Includes2-3)

Kit,oil fl, cap (Includes3)

O-Ring, oilfillcap

O-Ring, upperoil filltube

Tube, oil fill

Screw,hex. flange M5xO.8x20

O-Ring, lowerOilfilltube

Screen,oilpickup

Cover,oll pickupscreen

Screw, hex.flange M5xO.8x16

Valve, oil pressurerelief

Rug, pipe

Filter,oil

Rug, sq. hd.solid3/8

Pump,oil assembly

O-Ring,oilpump cover

Cover,oil pump

Screw, hex.flange M5xO.8x16

(3)

Seal, oil (P.T.O.end)

Screw,hex.flange

MSx1.25x45 (11)

Screw, hex.flange MSx1.25x45

Pan, oil

11 12-100-07

12 52-211-O4

13 12-090-26

14 25-158-11

15 12-079-01

16 25-15808

Unkage, choke

Clamp, cable

Screw,lobedsocketM6xl.0x20

(2)

Screw,hey. flangeM5x0.8x16

Cont., speedassembly

(Includes6,8,9?)

Screw,pan head M4x0.7x20

Spdng,speed_ontroi (2)

Spring,chokereturn

Spring,governor

Kit, governorlever (Includes11-

13)

Nut, hex. flangeM6xl.0

Bolt,roundhead

Lever, governor

Bushing,throttlelinkage

Linkage,throttle

Bushing,linkageretaining

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CRANKSHAFT_

--1 • §__1

3--@

3

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FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-0641060

3 X-22-11

4 M-0629116

5 12-853-83

6 12-041-02

7 12-053-83

8 12-041-01

9 12-265-04

11 X-309-14

12 52-353-22

13 25-050-02

15 12-559-01

24 12.431-01

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-757-02

12-757-03

12-041-01

12-041-02

12-041-05

12-041-06

12-032-06

12-757-09

12-041-06

DESCRIPTION

Nut, hox. flange M6xI.0 (2)

Washer,star 1/4

StudM6x1.0x116 (2)

Kit,cafouretorw/gasket

(Includes6,7,8 qty 1)

Gasket, aircleaner

Carburetorassembly

(For informationonly not

availableseparetely)

Gasket, carburetor(2)

Deflector,heat

Clamp, hose (2)

Line, fuel12"

Filter,fuel

Kit,fuelpump w/gaskets

(Includes16-18)

Sleeve, insulating

Kit,float

Kit,carburetorrepair

Gasket,carburetor

Gasket, aircleaner

Gasket, bowl

Gasket, bowlscrew

Seal, solenoid

Kit,solenoid

Gasket,bowlscrew

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 12-014-37

2 12-139-01

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 25-072-04

2 12.O41-03

4 12-126-11

5 12-445-06

6 M-0645025

12-522-18

12-755-82

DESCRIPTION

Crankshaft(Includes2)

Plug,cup

DESCRIPTION

Stud(2)

Gasket, exhaustmanifold

Bracket,muffler

Strap, lifting

Screw,hex.flangeM6xI.0x25

(2)

ShortBlock

Gasket Set

59

60

61

62

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

I""

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

I_ 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

ceutlon 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 a week

1-800-366-PART

(1-800-366-7278)

Para ordenar piezas con entrega a

domicilio - 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 servioio 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 - 5 pm, Monday--Saturday

1-800-827-6655

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When requesting service or ordering

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Amenca's Repair Speciallsls

_5075 07.29.98 Rev. 5 RDIVB/RHIRD Printed in U.S.A.