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Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMnl[

16.5 HP

ELECTRIC STAR1

42" MOWER

6 SPEED TRANS_Lq_

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917,271090

•Safety

•Assembly

•Operation

•Maintenance

•Repair Parts

This product has a low emission engine which operates differently

from built Before start the enginei read

previously engines. you

and understand this Owner's Manual.

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 Line

5 am -5 pro, Mon- Sat

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maintenance Schedule ......................... 18

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

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

Storage ................................................. 27

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

Repair Parts ......................................... 32

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

LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

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

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

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

workmanship.

This Warranty does not cover:

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thorns, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual.

• Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BA'I-FERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which may 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 area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop 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 backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

not operate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

•Slow down before turning.

•Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always turn off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

• Turnoffbladeswhennot mowing.

• Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or unclogging chute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light.

•Do not operate the machine while under

the influence of alcohol or drugs.

•Watch for traffic when operating near or

crossing roadways.

•Use extra care when loading or unload-

ing the machine into a trailer or truck.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to loss-

of-control and tipover accidents, which

can result in severe injury or death. All

slopes require extra caution. If you cannot

back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on

it, do not mow it.

DO:

•Mow up and down slopes, not across.

• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overturn the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

• Follow the manufacturer's recommen-

dations for wheel weights or counter-

weights to improve stability.

•Use extra care with grass catchers or

other attachments. These can change

the stability of the machine.

•Keep all movement on the slopes slow

and gradual. Do not make sudden

changes in speed or direction.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DO NOT:

•Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

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

embankments. The mower could sud-

denly turn over if a wheel is over the

edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge

caves in.

•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced

traction could cause sliding.

•Do nottry to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Never allow children to operate the

machine.

•Use extra care when approaching blind

corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects

that may obscure vision.

SERVICE

•Use extra care in handling gasoline and

other fuels. They are flammable and

vapors are explosive.

Use only an approved container.

Never remove gas cap or add fuel

with the engine running. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling. Do not

smoke.

Never refuel the machine indoors.

Never store the machine or fuel

container inside where there is an

open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade

attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-

ment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation regularly.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

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• Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

° Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

• Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

Mower blades are sharp and can cut.

Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing them.

Check brake operation frequently.

Adjust and service as required.

•Be sure the area is clear of other people

before mowing. Stop machine if anyone

enters the area.

• Never carry passengers.

• Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary. Always look down and

behind before and while backing.

• Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

• Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

• Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

• Mow up and clown slopes (15 °Max), 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.

• Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

•Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,

and then, turn slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

,_Look for this symbol to point out impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TIONI!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

_CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden-

tal starting when setting up, transporting,

adjusting or making repairs always discon-

nect spark plug wire and place wire where

it cannot contact spark plug.

_,WARNING: The engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to

the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY

AND TYPE: UNLEADED

REGULAR

OILTYPE SAE 10W-30

API-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°F)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

WiO FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

GAP: .030")

GROUND SPEED FORWARD:

(MPH): 1sT 1.1

2ND 1.4

3RD 2.3

4 TM 3.5

5TM 4.5

6TM 6.0

REVERSE: 1.7

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSI

CHARGING 3 AMPS BAI-FERY

SYSTEM: 5 AMPS HEADLIGHTS

BAI-FERY: AMPiHR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: U1R

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

of aCraftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructions will enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly. Always

observe the "SAFETY RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears 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, caring for and using your tractor.

• Follow the instructions under "Mainte-

nance" and "Storage" sections of this

owner's manual.

_WARNING: This tractor is equipped

with an internal combustion engine and

should not be used on or near any unim-

proved forest-covered, brush-covered or

grass-covered land unless the engine's

exhaust system is equipped with a spark

arrester meeting applicable local or state

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

should be maintained in effective working

order by the operator.

In the state of California the above is

required by law (Section 4442 of the

California Public Resources Code). Other

states may have similar laws. Federal

laws apply on federal lands. A spark

arrester for the muffler is available through

your nearest Sears Authorized Service

Center (See REPAIR PARTS section of

this manual).

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(1) Large Flat Washer

Parts Bag contents shown full size

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

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-t 6 x 1

(1) Lockwasher 3/8

@

(1) Locknut 5/16-18

(t) Knob

(t) Washer

17/32 x 1-3/16 x12Gauge

(1) Shoulder

Bolt 5/16-18

(2) Washers

3/16 x3/4 x16 Gauge _#10 x5/8

(2) Weld

Nuts #10 (2) Lock

Washers #10

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Parts packed separately in carton

Seat

Mulcher

Plate

Video

Cassette

Steering

Boot

Manual

i

Steering

Parts Bag Wheel

(2) Shoulder

Bolts

_(2) Center-

lock Nuts

(2) Washers 3/8

x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

Slope Sheet

,C_ _ Steering

Wheel

(2) Keys Insert

_I I I

(2) Latch Hook Steering I_l

._ Assemblies Extension I{

'_' Shaft _=_I I

(2) Gauge Steering Wheel IOI

Wheels Adapter CJ

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

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

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

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

Asocket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

(1) 9/16" wrench

(1) Utility knife

(2) 1/2" wrench

(1)Pliers

(1) 3/4" Socket w/

drive rachet

(1) Phillips Screw-

driver

(1) Tire pressure

gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering 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 corners of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

• Slide extension shaft onto lower steer-

ing shaft. Align mounting holes in exten-

sion and lower shafts and install 5/16

hex bolt and Iocknut. Tighten securely.

IMPORTANT: Tighten bolt and nut secure-

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 pointing straight forward.

• Slide steering wheel adapter onto steer-

ing shaft extension.

• Position steering wheel so cross bars

are horizontal (left to right) and slide

inside boot and onto adapter. 8

•Assemble large flat washer, 3/8 lock

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steering wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and grill.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

insert

,_ _3/8 Hex Bolt

""_._3/8 Lockwashar

_--_---_.__ Large Flat

_- L Washer

Steering . _ I Steering

Wheel _,_ Boot

/3/-ia s

Extension

Shaft __._- Adapter

5/16 Locknut----__.=_,_'__ 5/16 Hex

.L___" "_"""Bolt

•,-_--._,-,...

Lower Steenng...._..= ,& -.-----,

Shaft ;_-"_ _ ,

-,_/ _Tab

"-. _ ,, Slots

TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See

Operation section for location and

function of controls)

•Press lift lever plunger and raise attach-

ment lift lever to its highest position.

•Release parking brake by depressing

clutch/brake pedal.

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECKBATTERY

•Lift seat pan to raised position and open

battery box door.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BA-I3ERY" in

MAINTENANCE section of this manual

for charging instructions).

Se_

Battery Label

Box Door

Terminal ,rminal

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

position.

•Raise seat and tighten adjustment knob

securely.

Seat

\

Seat Pan

Shoulder

Bolt

Adjustment Knob

Rat Washer

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE Weld Nut From

The tires on your tractor were overinftated The Top \

at the factory for shipping purposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best Lock

cutting performance. Weld Washer

Nut

•Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in Screw

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on Latch

page 5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be properly leveled. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF

ALL BELTS

See the figures that are shown for replac-

ing motion and mower blade drive belts in

the Service and Adjustments sectoin of

this manual. Verify that the belts are rout-

ed correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your trac-

tor, check to see that the brake is properly

adjusted. See "TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

•Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pro-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

•Tighten hardware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

•Place front of mulcber plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

Hook Points

Down

Latch

Hook

Wa_er

Mulcher

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Weld Nut

LockWasher

Washer

_i- Screw

Latch

Hooks

_,CAUTION: Do not remove discharge

guard from mower. Raise and hold guard

when attaching mulcher plate and allow it

to rest on plate while in operation.

TO CONVERT TO BAGGING OR

DISCHARGING

Simply remove mulcher plate and store in

a safe place. Your mower is now ready for

discharging or installation of optional

grass catcher accessory.

NOTE: It is not necessary to change

blades. The mulcher blades are designed

for discharging and bagging also.

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ASSEMBLEGAUGEWHEELSTO

MOWERDECK

The gaugewheelsaredesignedto keep

themowerdeckinproperpositionwhen

operatingmower.Besuretheyare proper-

ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-

formance.

•Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on

a flat level surface.

• Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CUI-I-ING

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

Mountin_acket

3/8-16 Washer

JdderBolt

Gauge Wheel

/ CHECKLIST

BEFORE YOU OPERATE AND ENJOY

YOUR NEW TRACTOR, WE WISH TO

ASSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE

BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFAC-

TION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT.

Please review the following checklist:

,/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

,/No remaining loose parts in carton.

,/Battery is properly prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

•/Seat is adjusted comfortably and tight-

ened securely.

,/All tires are properly inflated. (For ship-

ping purposes, the tires were overinflat-

ed at the factory).

/Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

,/Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed properly around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

4 Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA ATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

4" Engine oil is at proper level.

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

lar unleaded gasoline.

•/Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

•/Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

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Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractoror inliteraturesuppliedwiththeproduct.

Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

I

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

!

LIGHT

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

r 'l R N H

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH

CLUTCH ENGAGED

L<®>31

LOW PARKING BRAKE

KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

ATTACHMENT

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREE WHEEL

(Automatic Models only)

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR

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

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

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

LightSwitch

Position

Ammeter

Throttle/Choke

Control

Clutch/Brake

Control

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Lift Lever

Parking Brake

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Gearshift

Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATTACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attach-

ments mounted to your tractor.

LIGHT SWITCH: Turns the headlights on

and off.

THROTTLE/CHOKE CONTROL: Used to

control engine speed.

CLUTCH/BRAKE PEDAL: Used for

declutching and braking the tractor and

starting the engine.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

GEARSHIFT LEVER: Selects the speed

and direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lift lever when changing its

position.

IGNITION SWITCH: Used for starting and

stopping the engine.

AMMETER: Indicates battery charging (+)

or discharging (-).

PARKING BRAKE: Locks clutch/brake

into the brake position.

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

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

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

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

standard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

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 clutch/brake pedal. Pedal should

remain in "BRAKE" position. Make sure

parking brake will hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch

Throttle/Choke Lever

Control-_ _ Positlo"Engaged"

-(%,-'_'-, _"_-_ /Position

"Brake" , _ ',_.___.'l ,/ .....

•. ' \ ', . \ \\, I-'arKing I_raKe

P?l_on _ "_'}'_\_/ /"Engaged"

\ r'_.\'., i_ : _." Position

Clutch/Brake _ /_ Gear

Pedal "Drive" "Disengaged" Shift

Position Position Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

• To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch lever to "DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground drive, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE"

position.

• Move gearshift lever to neutral (N) posi-

tion.

ENGINE -

•Move throttle control to slow position.

NOTE: Failure to move throttle control to

slow position and allowing engine to idle

before stopping may cause engine to

"backfire".

• Turn ignition key to "OFF" position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized

use. 14

• Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than "OFF" will cause

the battery to be discharged, (dead).

NOTE: Under certain conditions when

tractor is standing idle with the engine run-

ning, hot engine exhaust gases may

cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate

this possibility, always stop engine when

stopping tractor on grass areas.

,_ CAUTION: Always stop tractor com-

pletely, as described above, before leaving

the operator's position; to empty grass

catcher, etc.

THROTTLE CONTROL

Always operate engine at full throttle.

• Operating engine at less than full throt-

tle reduces the battery charging rate.

•Full throttle offers the best bagging and

mower performance.

TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD

The direction and speed of movement is

controlled by the gearshift lever.

•Start tractor with clutch/brake pedal

depressed and gearshift lever in neutral

(N) position.

•Move gearshift lever to desired posi-

tion.

•Slowly release clutch/brake pedal to

start movement.

IMPORTANT: Bring tractor to a complete

stop before shifting or changing gears.

Failure to do so will shorten the useful life

of your transaxle.

TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT

The cutting height is controlled by turning

the height adjustment knob in desired

direction.

•Turn knob clockwise (F-_) to raise cut-

ting height.

•Turn knob counterclockwise (l_'_) 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.

• The average lawn should be cut to

approximately 2-1/2 inches during the

cool season and to over 3 inches during

hot months. For healthier and better

looking lawns, mow often and after

moderate growth.

•For best cutting performance, grass

over 6 inches in height should be

mowed twice. Make the first cut rela-

tively high; the second to desired height.

TO OPERATE MOWER

Your tractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. Any attempt by

the operator to leave the seat with the

engine running and the attachment clutch

engaged will shut off the engine.

•Select desired height of cut.

•Lower mower with attachment lift con-

trol.

• Start mower blades by engaging attach-

ment clutch control.

• to Stop mower blades - disengage

attachment clutch control.

_,CAUTION: Do not operate the mower

without either the entire grass catcher, on

mowers so equipped, or the discharge

guard in place.

Attachment Clutch

Lever "Engaged"

Position

Attachment Lift

Lever High Position

"Disengaged" Low

Guard

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_,CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope.

• Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

• Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills.

• If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

• Move gearshift lever to lstgear. Be

sure you have allowed room for tractor

to roll slightly as you restart movement.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

• Raise attachment lift to highest position

with attachment lift control.

• When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure gearshift lever is in neutral (N)

position.

• Do not push or tow tractor at more than

five (5) MPH.

NOTE: To protect hood from dama.ge

when transporting your tractor on atruck

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.

•Unthread and remove oil fill cap/dip-

stick; wipe oil off. Reinsert the dipstick

into the tube and rest oil fill cap on the

tube. Do not thread the cap onto the

tube. Remove and read 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 Customer

Responsibilities section of this manual).

• To change engine oil, see the Customer

Responsibilities section in this manual.

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ADDGASOLINE

•Fill fuel tank. Use fresh, clean, regular

unleaded gasoline with a minimum of 87

octane. (Use of leaded gasoline will

increase carbon and lead oxide

deposits and reduce valve life). Do not

mix oil with gasoline. Purchase fuel in

quantities that can be used within 30

days to assure fuel freshness.

IMPORTANT: When operating in tempera-

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

winter grade gasoline to help insure good

_d weather starting.

WARNING: Experience indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic

gas can damage the fuel system of an

engine while in storage. To avoid engine

problems, the fuel system should be 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

information. Never use engine or carbure-

tor cleaner products in the fuel tank or per-

_nent damage may occur.

CAUTION: 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.

• Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutch/brake pedal and set

parking brake.

- Place gear shift lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion.

• Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAG ED" position.

• Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm

and cold starting procedures below.

Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to "START" position and

release key as soon as engine starts.

Do not run starter continuously for more

than fifteen seconds per minute. If the

engine does not start after several

attempts, move throttle control to fast

position, wait a few minutes and try

again. If engine still does not start,

move the throttle control back to the

choke 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

accept the load, restart the engine and

allow it to warm up for one minute using

the choke as described above.

COLD WEATHER STARTING ( 50 ° F

AND BELOW)

• 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 posi-

tion. This may require an engine warm-

up period from several seconds to sev-

eral minutes, depending on the temper-

ature.

•The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up period.

NOTE: If at a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

adjusted for best engine performance.

See "TO ADJUST CARBURETOR" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

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MOWINGTIPS

• Tirechainscannotbe usedwhenthe

mowerhousingisattachedto tractor.

•Mower should be properly leveled for

best mowing performance. See "TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

•Drive so that clippings are discharged

onto the area that has been cut. Have

the cut area to the right of the tractor.

This will result in a more even distribu-

tion of clippings and more uniform cut-

ting.

•When mowing large areas, start by turn-

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 turns until finished.

•If grass is extremely tall, it should be

mowed twice to reduce load and possi-

ble fire hazard from dried clippings.

Make first cut relatively high; the second

to the desired height.

•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 nutrients 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

afternoon. At this time the grass has

dried and the newly cut area will not be

exposed to the direct sun.

•For best results, adjust the mower 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 may require that an area be

mulched a second time to completely

hide the clippings. When doing a sec-

ond cut, mow across or perpendicular to

the first cut path.

•Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow north to south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

graining of the lawn.

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .,_ ./._/_/_

F, L,.BATES

Check Brake Operation _

Check Tire Pressure

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems

RCheck for Loose Fasteners _V'7

Sharpen/Replace Mower Blades

T Lubrication Chart If

0 Check Baffery Level

RClean Battery and Terminals V'

Check Transaxle Cooling ll_

Adjust Blade Belt(s) Tension VPs

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension II_s

Check Engine Oil Level If If

Change Engine Oil 1_1,2,: If

E CleanAi'Filter l_:

NClean Air Screen

GInspect Muffler/SparkAn'ester If

N_ Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.2

EClean Engine Cooling Fins I V_z

Replace Spark Plug If

Replace Air Filter Paper Cartridge IkS'2

Replace Fuel Filter Vp

1 - Change more often when opereling under e heavy load or in high annb_nt tei_peratur e_. 5 -If _Kluipped with adjustable system.

2 - See'ice more often when operating in ditty or dusly cortdition_.

3 - If e,quipped with oil filter, change o_1every 50 hours.

4-Replace blades more often when mowing In ser_ly soil.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this tractor does not cover

items that have been subjected to operator

abuse or negligence. To receive full value

from the warranty, operator must maintain

tractor as instructed in this manual. Some

adjustments will need to be made periodi-

cally to properly maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year you should replace the

spark plug, clean or replace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

,Check engine oil level.

0 Check brake operation.

*Check tire pressure.

, Check operator presence and interlock

systems for proper operation.

, Check for loose fasteners.

6 - Not re_4Jired if equ_ped with mldntenance-/ree batt eej,

7 - TigMe_t front axle pivot bolt to 35 ft.-Ibs, mQximu m,

Do _0t overtighten.

LUBRICATION CHART

Spindl_ Spindle

Zerk

Wheel

O Front Wheel Bearing

Bearing Zerk Zerk

O Engine

0Attachrnenl_ ,_

Clutch i ,

i I

Pivot(s) '

0j,-_ Shift

f.... Pivots

O SAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL

OGeneral Purpose Grease

ORefer to Maintenance "Engine" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bear-ings.

Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt

that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating

bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated,

use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubri-

cant sparingly.

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TRACTOR

Alwaysobservesafetyrules when per-

forming any maintenance.

BRAKE OPERATION

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted. (See

"TO ADJUST BRAKE" in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual).

TIRES

• Maintain proper air pressure in all tires

(See "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual).

•Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect

control chemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

OPERATOR PRESENCE SYSTEM

Be sure that operator presence and inter-

lock systems are working properly. If your

tractor does not function as described

below, repair the problem immediately.

•The engine should not start unless the

clutch/brake pedal is fully depressed

and attachment clutch control is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without first setting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat should shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

•Install new or rasharpened blade with

trailing edge up towards deck as shown.

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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 bolt is grade 8 heat

treated. Mandrel

Trailing Blade Assembly

Edge Up

Center

Hole

Flat Washer

Lock Star

_;"_}'_"-Hex Bolt (Grade 8)*

*A Grade 8 heat treated bolt can be

identifiedby six lines on the bolt head.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpen-

ing blade but if you do, be sure the blade

is balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grinding wheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer.

follow the instructions supplied with bal

ancer.)

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes of the center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

• Slide blade on to an unthreaded portior

of the steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in ahori-

zontal position. If either end of the

blade moves downward, sharpen the

heavy end until the blade is balanced.

Center Hole

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

Blade

BATTERY

Your tractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficient for normal use.

However, periodic charging of the battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

•Keep battery and terminals clean.

•Keep battery bolts tight.

•Keep small vent holes open.

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 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

BAI-I-ERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

Keep transaxle free from build-up of dirt

and chaff which can restrict cooling.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

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 5 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

Wing Nut

Foam

Pre-Cleaner

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tern- Air Cleaner

perature. Paper

Cartridge

SAE VISCOSITY GRADES

0•30" 32"

._o .10. _10" 20. 30,

TEMPERATURE N._GE ANTICIPATED BEFORE NEXT OIL C_NGE

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

_peration or at least once a year if the

:ractor is not used for 50 hours in one

/ear,

Cleaner

Base

il Fill

Ca_'

Dipstick

Drain Plug

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CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from

overheating. Clean with a wire brush or

compressed air to remove dirt and stub-

born dried gum fibers.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run properly using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

•Remove knob and cover.

• Remove wing nut and air cleaner from

base.

TO SERVICE PRE-CLEANER

• Slide foam pre-cleaner off cartridge.

• Wash it in liquid detergent and water.

• Squeeze it dry in a clean cloth. Allow it

to dry.

• Saturate it in engine oil. Wrap it in

clean, absorbent cloth and squeeze to

remove excess oil.

TO SERVICE CARTRIDGE

• Replace a dirty, bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartridge.

• Reinstall the pre-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

• Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover

and tighten knob securely.

CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

external surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

under extremely dusty, dirty conditions),

remove the blower housing and other

cooling shrouds. Clean the cooling fins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the cooling shrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blocked grass screen, dirty or plugged

cooling fins, and/or cooling shrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it could cre-

ate a fire hazard and/or damage.

SPARK PLUGS

Replace spark plugs at the beginning of

each mowing season or after every 100

hours of operation, whichever occurs first.

Spark plug type and gap setting are

shown in "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 5 of this manual.

IN-LINE FUEL FILTER

The fuel filter should be replaced once

each season. If fuel filter becomes

clogged, obstructing fuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

• With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

• Place new fuel filter in position in fuel

line with arrow pointing towards carbu-

retor.

• Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clamps are properly positioned.

• Immediately wipe up any spilled gaso-

line.

_Filter

CLEANING

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

of all foreign matter.

• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free

of all gasoline, oil, etc.

•Protect painted surfaces with automo-

tive type wax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbu-

retor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

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_I, CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

•Place gearshift lever in neutral (N) position.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

• Turn ignition key "OFF" and remove key.

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

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

come in contact with plug.

TO REMOVE MOWER

Mower will be easier to remove from the

right side of tractor.

• Place attachment clutch in "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move attachment lift lever forward to

lower mower to its lowest position.

• Roll belt off engine pulley.

• Disconnect clutch rod from clutch lever

by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect anti-swaybar from chassis

bracket by removing retainer spring.

• Disconnect suspension arms from rear

deck brackets by removing retainer

springs.

Clutch Lever

Clutch Rod_

Suspension Arms

• Disconnect front links from deck by

removing retainer springs.

•Raise lift lever to raise suspension

arms. Slide mower out from under trac-

tor.

IMPORTANT: If an attachment other than

the mower deck is to be mounted on the

tractor, remove the front links.

TO INSTALL MOWER

• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest

position.

• Slide mower under tractor with dis-

charge guard to right side of tractor.

• Lower lift lever to its lowest position.

• Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Retainer

Spring

Engine Pulley

Front Link

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

Retainer

Spring

Suspension Arm

Anti-Swaybar

Retainer Springs

(Both Sides)

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TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING

Adjust the mower while tractor is parked

on level ground or driveway. Make sure

• tiros are properly inflated (See "PROD-

UCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are

over or underinflated, you will not properly

adjust your mower.

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

• Raise mower to its highest position.

• At the midpoint of both sides of mower,

measure height from bottom edge of

mower to ground. Distance "A" on both

sides of mower should be the same or

within 1/4" of each other.

• If adjustment is necessary, make adjust-

ment on one side of mower only.

• To raise one side of mower, tighten lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

• To lower one side of mower, loosen lift

link adjustment nut on that side.

NOTE: Each full turn of adjustment nut

will change mower height about 1/8".

• Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom

Bottom

of Curl\_ f Curl

Suspension

Arm

Lift Link Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side.

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so that

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

lower than the rear when the mower is in

its highest position.

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance "D" directly in front and

behind the mandrel at bottom edge of

mower housing as shown.

• Before making any necessary adjust-

ments, check that both front links are

equal in length. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one link to same length as other link.

• To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on both front links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nuts "F"

against trunnion on both front links.

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

from trunnion on both front links. -

Tighten nut "E" on both front links an

equal number of turns.

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

at front than rear, tighten nut "F" against

trunnion on both front links.

• Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

_%_ L ° °i/Mandrel

_i, L" .... -

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

5'o2

Front Links

ut

Trunnion

=E"

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL-

• Remove mower from tractor (See "TO

REMOVE MOWER" in this section of

this manual).

• Work belt off both mandrel pulleys and

idler pulleys.

• Pull belt away from mower.

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BELTINSTALLATION-

• Installnewbeltinreverseordero1

removal.

• Makesure beltis in all pulleygrooves

andinsideall beltguides.

IdlerPulley

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Idler Pulley

Mandrel

Pulley

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

right side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in highest

gear, then brake must be adjusted.

• Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

• Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut "A" on brake rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut "A" until distance

becomes 1-1/2". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

• Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice center/department.

With Parking Brake

"Engaged"

Nut "A"

j Jam Nut

_Operating Arm

TO REPLACE _IOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

• Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

• Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

• Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Remove belt upwards from transaxle

pulley by deflecting belt keepers.

• Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downwards from around engine

pulley.

• Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

Engine

Pulley -

Clutching Idler /

Stationary _

Idler

Transmission

Input Pulley _..

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steering wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to right) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steering

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section of this manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

• Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and

washers to allow wheel removal (rear

wheel contains a square key - Do not

lose).

• Repair tire and reassemble.

• On rear wheels only: align grooves in

rear wheel hub and axle. Insert square

key.

• Replace washers and snap retaining

ring securely in axle groove.

24- Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be pumhased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Retaining RingWasheA

Axle. Ik_IIL (*_||II

Cove r_"__J

Square Key .--_-"-_' .,_,..,,w

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BATTERY

•,CAUTION: Lead-acid batteries gener-

ate explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame

and smoking materials away from batter-

ies. Always wear eye protection when

around batteries.

If your battery is too weak to start the

engine, it should be recharged. (See

"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

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -

• Connect each end of the RED cable to

the POSITIVE (+) terminal of each bat-

tery, taking care not to short against

chassis.

•Connect one end of the BLACK cable to

the NEGATIVE (-) terminal of fully

charged battery.

• Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

Positive Terminal Negative Terminal

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

• BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

•RED cable last from both batteries.

REPLACING BATTERY

ACAUTION: Do not short battery ter-

minals by allowing a wrench or any

other object to contact both terminals

at the same time. Before connecting

battery, remove metal bracelets, wrist-

watch bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected

first to prevent sparking from acciden-

tal grounding.

•Liftseat pan to raised position,and open

battery box door.

• Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in

same positionas 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

bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

•Close battery box door.

Battery

Box Door

Keps

Hex Bolt

Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cable

C

Charged

Batter

Positive Negative

Terminal Terminal

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Replace bulb in holder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Close hood.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILLAS-

SEMBLY

•Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

25

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

• To replace, reverse above procedures.

\ Headlight Wire

,/i_;_ Connector

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged wiring may cause your

tractor to run poorly, stop running, or pre-

vent it from starting.

•Check wiring. See electrical wiring dia -

gram in the Repair Parts section of this

manual.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

ENGINE

TO ADJUST THROTTLE CONTROL

CABLE

The throttle control has been preset at the

factory and adjustment should not be nec-

essary. Check adjustment as described

below before loosening cable. If adjust-

ment is necessary, proceed as follows:

• With engine not running, move throttle

control lever from slow to choke posi-

tion. Slowly move lever from choke to

fast position.

• Check to see if hole in throttle lever and

hole in speed control bracket are

aligned.

• If holes are not aligned, loosen cable

clamp screw and align the holes by

inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit

through both holes.

• Pull throttle cable up to remove slack

and tighten cable clamp screw. Remove

alignment pencil or drill bit.

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

]he carburetor has been preset at the fac-

;ory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustment may be

"equired to compensate for differences in

uel, temperature, altitude or load. If the

"arburetor does need adjustment, proceed

is follows:

ngeneral, turning the adjusting needles in

clockwise) decreases the supply of fuel to

le engine giving a leaner fuel/air mixture.

urning the adjusting needles out

:ounterclockwise) increases the supply of

Jel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air

_ixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

the seats in carburetor may result if nee-

dle is turned in too tight.

NOTE: The carburetor on this engine is

low emission. It is equipped with an idle

fuel adjusting needle with a limiter cap,

which allows some adjustment within the

limits allowed by the cap. Do not attempt

to remove the limiter cap. The limiter cap

cannot be removed without breaking the

adjusting needle.

• Be sure you have a clean air filter and

the throttle control cable is adjusted

properly (see above).

• Start engine and allow to warm for five

minutes. Make adjustments with engine

running and shift/motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

• Idle speed setting - With throttle control

lever in slow position, engine should

idle at 1750 RPM. If engine idles too

slow or fast, turn idle speed adjusting

screw in or out until correct idle is at-

tained.

• Idle fuel needle setting - With throttle

control lever in slow position, turn idle

fuel adjustment needle in (clockwise)

until engine begins to die and then turn

out (counterclockwise) until engine runs

rough. Turn needle to a point midway

between those two positions.

• Recheck idle speed. Readjust if neces-

sary.

ACCELERATION TEST -

•Move throttle control lever from slow to

fast position. If engine hesitates or dies,

turn idle fuel adjusting needle out

(counterclockwise) 1/8 turn. Repeat test

and continue to adjust, if necessary,

until engine accelerates smoothly.

High speed stop is factory adjusted. Do

not adjust -damage may result.

Cable Clamp

Screw

Speed Control

Bracket

Idle Speed

Adjusting -_..._L"_

Screw __@

,d,eFuel

Adjusting f II I_'-----_ _ I

Needle il _'T'IT_-_F_-.- _LJ

Throttle

Lever

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IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the

engine governor, which is factory set for

proper engine speed. Overspeeding the

engine above the factory high speed set-

ting can be dangerous. If you think the

engine-governed high speed needs

adjusting, contact your nearest AUTHO-

RIZED service center/department, which

has proper equipment and experience to

make any necessary adjustments•

Immediately prepare your tractor for stor-

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

tor will not be used for 30 days or more.

_,CAUTION: Never store the tractor with

gasoline in the tank inside a building

where fumes may reach an open flame or

spark. Allow the engine to cool before

storing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in aclean, dry area.

•Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this man-

ual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are secure!y fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

this manual).

• After cleaning, leave cables disconnect-

ed and place cables where they cannot

come in contact with battery terminals.

•If battery is removed from tractor for

storage, do not store battery directly on

concrete or damp surfaces.

ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM

IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential

fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel

filter, fuel hose, or tank during storage.

Also, experience indicates that alcohol

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 dam-

age the fuel system of an engine while in

storage.

•Drain the fuel tank.

• Start the engine and let it run u_ntil the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

• Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

• Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation of

fuel gum deposits during storage. Add sta-

bilizer to gasoline in fuel tank or storage

container. Always follow the mix ratio

found on stabilizer container. Run engine

at least 10 minutes after adding stabilizer

to allow the stabilizer to reach the carbure-

tor. Do not drain the gas tank and carbure-

tor if using fuel stabilizer.

ENGINE OIL

Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace

with clean engine oil. (See "ENGINE" in

the Maintenance section of this manual).

CYLINDER(S)

•Remove spark plug(s),

•Pour one ounce of oil through spark

plug hole(s) into cylinder(s).

• Turn ignition key to "START" position for

afew 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 asuitable pro-

tective cover that does not retain mois-

ture. Do not use plastic• Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

CAUSE CORRECTIONPROBLEM

Willnotstart

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicks but

will not start

• Out of fuel.

•Engine not"CHOKED"

properly.

•Engine flooded.

• Bad spark plug.

• Dirty air filter.

• Dirty fuel filter.

•Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Dirty air filter.

• Bad spark plug.

• Weak or dead battery.

• Dirty fuel filter.

• Stale or dirty fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

• Carburetor out of adjust-

ment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

•Attachment clutch is

engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blown fuse.

•Corroded battery termi-

nals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty ignition switch.

• Faulty solenoid or starter.

• Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

•Weak or dead battery.

• Corroded battery termi-

nals.

• Fill fueltank.

• See "TO STAR.T ENGINE" in

Operation section.

• Wait several minutes before

attempting to start.

• Replace spark plug.

• Clean/replace air filter.

• Replace fuel filter.

• Drain fuel tank and carbure-

tor, refill tank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel fil-

ter.

• Check all wiring.

• See "To Adjust Carburetor"

in Service and Adjustments

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.

• Check all wiring.

• Check/replace ignition

switch.

• Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

• Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

I•Recharge or replace battery.

• Clean battery terminals.

• Check all wiring.

28

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Engine clicks butwill •Loose or damaged wiring. • Check/replace solenoid or

not start (cont'd) •Faulty solenoid or starter, starter°

Loss of power •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 wiring. •

• Carburetor out of adjust- •

ment.

• Engine valves out of

adjustment.

• Worn, bent or Iooseblade. •

• Bent blade mandrel.

•Loose/damaged part(s). •

• Faulty operator-safety •

presence control system.

•Worn, bent or loose blade. •

• Mower deck not level. •

• Buildup of grass, leaves, •

and trash under mower.

• Bent blade mandrel. •

•Clogged mower deck vent •

holes from buildup of

Excessive vibration

Engine continues

to run when opera-

tor leaves seat with

attachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut - uneven

•Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

Adjust throttle 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 "To Adjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

section.

Contact an authorized ser-

vice center.

Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

Replace blade mandrel.

Tighten loose part(s).

Replace damaged parts.

Check wiring, switches and

connections. If not

corrected, contact an autho-

rized service center.

Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

Level mower deck.

Clean underside of mower

housing.

Replace blade mandrel.

Clean around mandrels to

open vent holes.

29

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Poor cut - uneven grass, leaves, and trash

(cont'd) around mandrels.

•Remove obstruction.

Mower blades will

not rotate

Poor grass dis- •

charge

Headlight(s) not

working (if so

equipped)

Battery will not

charge

Engine =backfires"

when turning

engine "OFF"

• Obstruction in clutch

mechanism.

• Worn/damaged mower

drive belt.

• Frozen idler pulley.

• Frozen blade mandrel.

Engine speed too slow.

• Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

• Low/uneven tire air pres-

sure.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Buildup of grass, leaves

and trash under mower.

• Mower drive belt worn.

• Blades improperly

installed.

• Improper blades used.

• Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

• Switch is "OFF.

• Bulb(s) burned out.

• Faulty light switch.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Blown fuse.

• Bad battery cell(s).

• Poor cable connections.

• Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

• Faulty alternator.

•Engine throttle control not

set at =SLOW"

position for 30 seconds

before stopping engine.

• 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.

• Turn switch "ON".

• Replace bulb(s).

• Check/replace light switch.

• Check wiring and connections.

• Replace fuse.

• Replace battery.

• Check/clean all connections.

• Replace regulator.

•Replace alternator.

Move throttle control to

"SLOW" position and allow

to idle for 30 seconds before

stopping engine.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

BATTERY SOLENOID

_ RE D I I

FUSE 30 AMP. ! _ II STARTER

_IE_ BLACK

CLUTCH IBRAKE ...... J

,(PEDAL UP) .......

"' : i "

mUE IFUEL ,

-J ATr'MENT CLUTCH i

........ = , (CLUTCH ii GREEN I

, ,qF -'

i 1

i85 86 DFUEL SHUT-OFF

jmuE =_= SOLENOID

SEAT SWITCH ' 87 ' 30 =

(NOT OCCUPIED) _. e_CK

PRESENCE RELAY #1

OPERATOR

RED

RED

AMMETER

(OPTIONAL) w_;E

BL_J<

€_) "

SPARK

IGNITION PLUG

UNIT GAP

(2 PLUGS ON

TWIN CYL, ENGINES)

CHA_ING SYSTEM (IITPUT

I SAMP I_; II 3_0 RPM

REGULATOR

--I

OPERATOR

PRESENCE RELAY #3

=85 86 =

STATOR

BRAKE

IGNITION SWITCH

HEADLIGHTS

_CK

RE0

NON-REMOVABLE REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS

WIRING INSULATED CLIPS

POSITION CIRCUIT "MAKE"

OFF G + M +L NONE

RUN_I.IGHT B÷L A+Y

RUN B+L NONE

START S+L+S NONE

NOTE: IF WIRING INSULATED CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT. THEY SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR WIRING.

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ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

41

33

25

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32

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 163465

2 74760412

8 156417

16 161343

19 BTD551125

20 73350400

21 166182

22 4152J

24 4799,.I

25 146147

26 166180

27 73510400

28 4207J

29 160784

30 140301

31 124211X

32 141226

33 I09310X

40 166148

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

45 122822X

52 141940

70 166661

81 109748X

DESCRIPTION

Battery,12Volt 28 Amp

Bolt,Hex 114-20x 3/4

Case, Battery Mech Hinge

Switch,Intadock N. OPN./N.OPN

Washer,Lock 1/4

Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC

Hamess, LightSocket (w/4152J)

LightBulb

Cable, Battery,6 Gauge, Red, 11"

Cable, Battery,6 Gauge, Red, W16 Wire

Fuse, 30Amp

Nut, Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Cable, Ground,6Gauge, Black, 12"

Switch, Plunger Normal OP Olive

Switch, Ignition 4 Position

Nut, Ignition

Cover, Ignition Switch

Key, Molded,Craftsman

Harness, Ignition

Bolt BIk Fin Hex 1/4-20 UNC x 1/2

Cover, Terminal

Solenoid

Nut,Keps Blk Hex 114-20UNC

Ammeter,Rectangular 15 Amp

ProtectionWire Loop(Hour Meter)

Harness, Engine

Relay Asm.

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

33

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

58

28

31

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2i

$4

TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 165583

2 140356

3 17490612

4 19131216

5155272

9 161917X013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 155936

14 17490608

17 144983X558

18 126938X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 145198X558

29 155217X599

30 154791X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD552507

58 150127

60 STD533707

64 154798

74 STD541437

114 158112

115 17490620

116 19131614

140 158418

142 165867

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

159 155123X428

-o 5479J

Chassis Assembly

Drawbar

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

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16Gauge

BumperHood/Dash

Dash

Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 3/4

Panel, Dash, LH

Clip"nnnermanGdlle P/L

Panel, Dash, RH

Screw,Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x1/2

HoodAssembly

Bumber Hood

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Locknut

Grillew/ClipsMS-558

Lens,Grille

Fender/FootrestPnt STLT N Hold 558

Bracket,Fender/Suppert

ScrewThdrol 5/16-18x 1i2

PivotBracketAssembly,LH,

PivotBracketAssembly,RH,

Nut Lock w/Insert1/4 *20 UNC

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

Bracket, GdllePickoffLH

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

Bracket, GdllePickoffRH

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

Duct,AirEngine PIJLT

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

Dash, Lower STLT

Nut, Crownlock3/8-16 UNC

Keeper Belt

Screw Thdrol3/8-16 x 1-1/4

Washer 13/32 x 1x 14

Bracket,SuspensionFront

Plate, ReinforcementSTLT

Backrest,Swaybar Chassis

Bracket,FootrestSTLT

Rod Pivot Chassis/Hood

Cupholder

Plug, Button

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mre

35

TRACTOR --MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

GROUND DRIVE

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

GROUND DRIVE

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 ...... Transaxle(See Breakdown) 63 140186

Peedess, Model Number206- 64 71170764

545C

2 146682 Spring,Return, Brake 65 STD551143

3 123666X Pulley,Transaxle 66 154778

4 12000028 Ring, Retainer

5 121520X Strap, Torque 70 134683

6 17490512 Screw,Thd., Roll. 5/16-18 x 3/4 72 19132012

8165866 Rod Shifter Fender STLT

10 STD561210 Pin, Cotter 74 137057

11 105701X Washer, Shift Plate 75 121749X

13 74550412 Bolt l/4-28UNFW/Patch

Grade 8 76 STD581075

14 10040400 Washer Lock Hvy He]JcaJ 77 123583X

78 121748X

18 STD523710 Bolt Pin Hex3/8-16 UNC x 1.

Gr 5 79 2228M

19 STD541437 Nut 80 145090

21 106933X Knob 81 165592

22 130804 Rod, Brake 82 165711

24 STD541237 Nut 83 19171216

25 106888X Spring,Brake ROd

26 STD551037 Washer 84 166231

27 STD561210 Pin ....... 85 150360

28 145204 Rod, ParkingBrake 89 158391X428

29 124236X Cap, ParkingBrake, Red 90 124346X

30 130807 Bracket, Transaxle

31 127275X Keeper, Belt,L.H. 96 4497H

32 STD523107 Bolt 112 19091210

34 155071 ShaftAssembly,Foot Pedal 113 127285X

35 120183X Beadng, Nylon 116 72110610

36 STD551062 Washer 145 74490540

37 STD571810 Roll Pin

38 131494 Pulley, Idler, Flat 150 165850

39 STD523727 Bolt 151 19133210

40 4470J Spacer, Split .395 x .59 156 166002

41 165838 Keeper, Belt, Idler 158 165589

42 19131312 Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 159 165494

Gauge 160 19292016

47 127783 Pulley,Idler,V-Groove, Plastic 161 72140406

48 154407 BellcrankClutchGrad DryStl

49 123205X Retainer,Belt 162 73680400

50 STD523715 Boil 163 74780416

51 STD541437 NutCrown Lock3/8-16 UNC 164 19091010

52 STD541431 Nut Crown Look5/16-18 UNC

53 105710X Link, Clutch t85 165623

55 105709X Spring,Clutch Return 166 166880

56 STD523712 Bolt Fin Hex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4 168 165492

57 130801 V-Belt, GroundDrive 169 165580

58 127274X Keeper, Belt, R,H.

59 140312 Keeper, Belt,Center Span

61 17490612 Screw, Thd., Roll. 3/8-16 x 3/4

62 8883R Cover, Pedal

DESCRIPTION

Pulley,Engine

Bolt,Hex Head, Fin.

7/16-20 x4Grade 5

Washer

Keeper,Belt, Engine,Fool-

Proof

Guide, Mower OdveBet1,R.H.

Washer 1.3/32x 1-1/4 x 12

Gauge

Spacer, Split

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

Gauge

E-Ring

Key,Square 2.0x .1845/.1865

Washer 25/32 x1-5/8 x 16

Gauge

Key Woodruff

Arm, Shift

ShaftAsm CrossTapered

Spdng,Torsion

Washer 17132x3/4 x 16

Gauge

LinkTransaxle

Nut, Nylock

Conso_, Shift,STLT

Nut, Self-Threading, Washer Hd

1/4

Retainer Spring

Washer 9/32 x 3/4 x 10 Gauge

Strap Torque Lh

Belt Rdhd Sqneck 3/8-16 x 1.25

Bolt,Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Grade

5

Bushing Bel_crank Grd. Drive

Washer 13/32 x 2 x 10 Ga.

WasherSrrted 5/161D x 1,125

BracketShiftMount

Hub Tapered Flange Shift LT

Washer29/32 x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga

BoltRdhd Sqnk 1/4-20 x 3,/4Gr

5

Nut Crownlook1/4-20 Unc

BeltHex Fin 1/4-20 Uoo x1Gr

5

Washer 5/78 x .281 x 10 Ga

BrackotPivotLever

Screw 5/16-18 x5/8

Belt Shoulder 5/16-18 x .561

Plate FasteningLt

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S. inches

1inch= 25.4 mm

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STEERING ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

56266H

6 121748X

7 19272016

8 12000029

9 3366R

10 156438

11 STD551137

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156546

18 57079

19 160395

22 165857

23 165851

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 167902

63 STD523710

65 154780

66 154404

67 74781044

68 154429

79 19132012

80 74950612

Wheel, Steering

Axle, Asm Front

Spindle, Asm Lh

Spindte,Asm Rh

Beenng, Race Thrust Harden

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

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

Ring,Klip #15304-75

Beenng, Col Strg BIk

Draglink, Extended Stamped

Washer, Lock Hvy Hlcl Spr 3/8

Bearing, Axle STLT/GT

Locknut,Flange 5/8-11 UNC

Shaft,AsmStrg PrivateLabel

Washer, Thrust 515 x 750 x 033

Support,Shaft

Screw Hex Wshhd Torx

Shaft, Asm Pittman

Bracket,Steering

Bushing,Rod "13eBIk Lt

Gear, Sector

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

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

Pin, Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 Cad

Rod,"ReWire Form 19 75 Mech

Bushing,Strg 5/8 Id Dash

Screw,l-r #10-32 x 5 x 3/8 Flange

Insert,SteeringWheel

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

Gripco Nut

Adaptor, Wheel Strg

Boot Shaft Steering

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

Extension, Steering Non-Adjust

Cap, Spindle Fr Top BIk

Fitting, Grease

Nut Lock Hex w/Ins 5/16 -18 UNC

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

Kit, Steedng Assembly

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

Spacer, Axle

Bearing, Arm Pittman

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

Axle, Brace

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

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

NOTE: All componentdimensions given in U.S. inches

1 inch = 25.4 mm

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1162156

2 17720410

3 .......

4 159420

13 12-041-03

14 13280328

15 13200300

16 STD551231

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 74760508

81 128861

101 M73030800

DESCRIPTION

Control, Throt ICh

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

Engine (See Breakdown) KohlerModel No. CV16s-43520

Muffler

Gasket

Nipple, Pipe 3[8 NPT x 3ol/2

Elbow,Std 90 Degree3/8-18 Npt

Washer

Shield, BRN/DBR Guard

Arrestor,Spark

Tank, Fuel

Cap Assembly,FuelTank, Vented

Clamp, Hose BIk

Screw,Thdrol 5/16o18 x 3/4 TY'T

Line Fuel

PlugOil Drain (Order From Engine Manufacturer)

Bushing,Snap, Fuel Line

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

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

Washer, Lock

Washer 5/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Bolt,Hex

Bolt,Hex Hd 5/16o18 UNC x 1/2

Nut, Flange 1/4-20Starter Nut

Nut Flange M8-1.25

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1inch = 25.4 mm

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SEAT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 140123 Seat 12 121246X

2 140551 BracketPntPivotSeat Ooik) 13 121248X

3 STD523710 BoltFinHex 3/8-16uncX 1 14 72050412

4 19131610 Washer13i32X3/4X10Ga 15 134300

5 145006 ClipPush In Hinged 16 121250X

6 STD541437 NutHexLockw/ins3i6-16Unc 17 123976X

7 124181X SpdngSeatCprsn2250BIkTi 21 153236

8 17490616 Screw Thdrol3/8-16 X 1 Ty-tt 22 STD541431

9 19131614 Washer 13/32X 1 X 14Ga 24 19171912

10 155925 PanPntSeat(blk) 25 127018X

11 166369 KnobSeat

BracketPntMounting Switch

BushingSnap BIkNy150 Id

BoltRdhdShtNk 1/4-20x1-1/2

SpacerSplit28 X 96 Zinc

SpdngCprsnI 27 BIk Pnt

NutLock 1/4 Lga FigGr 5 Zinc

BoltShoulder5/16-18 Unc.2A

NutHex Lockw/Ins5/16-18

Washer17/32 X 1-3/16 X 12 Ga.

BoltShoulder5/16-18 X 62

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inch-

esl inch = 25.4 mm

42

DECALS

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6 3 2 4 10

2O

12 7

KEY

NO.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

PART

NO.

156368

167182

163200

163202

163207

133644

163263

166887

163204

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal, Oper. Instr 10 156439

Decal, Replc. 12 146046

Decal, Hood, R.H. 14 160396

Decal, Hood, L.H. 20 149516

Decal, Fender Sd White 21 138047

Rad/6sp 42" -- 138311

Decal, Customer Maintenance - - 154515

Decal, Dash Pnl Kohler 16.5 --154516

Ohv -- 168378

Decal, Deck EZ3 - -168379

Decal, Fender, Craftsman

DESCRIPTION

Decal, Fender Danger

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

Decal, V-Belt Schematic

Decal Battery Dngr/PsnEng

Decal, BatteryDiehard Sears

Decal, LiftHandle

Pad Footrest LH STLT

Pad FootrestRH STLT

Owner'sManual, English

Owner'sManual, Spanish

WHEELS & TIRES

2_5,8 4,10

11

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 Cap Value Tire

2 65139 Stem Value

3 106222X Tire Fmnt

4 59904 Tube FrontTire (Not Providsd,

Service Item Only

5 106732X427 Rim Front

6 278H FittingGrease (FrontWheel

Only)

7 9040H Beadng Flange (FrontWheel

only)

8 106108X427 Rim Rear

9 122082X Tire Rear

10 7152J Tube RearTire (Not Provided,

Sercie Item only

11 104757X Cap Axle

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire (10 oz. tube)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch=25.4 mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

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12

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13

31

32

13

19

2O 2O

15

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TRACTOR -- MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

LIFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 WireAsm Inner/Sprgw/PlungerLT

2 159471 ShaftAsm. Lift

3 105767X Pin Groove

4 12000002 E Ring #5133-62

5 19211621 Washer 21/32x I x21 Ga.

6 120183X BearingNylon

7 125631X Gdp Handle Fluted

8 122365X ButtonPlunger Red

11 139865 Link LiftLh Fixed Length

12 139866 Unk Lift Rh FixedLength

13 STD624008 RetainerSpring

15 127218 Unk Front

16 73350800 NutJam Hex 1/2-13 Unc

17 130171 TrunnionBIk Zinc

18 73800800 LockNut,Hex, with Washer Insert 1/2-13 UNC

19 139868 Arm, SuspensionRear

20 STD624008 RetainerSpring

23 110807X Nut Special

24 19131016 Washer 13/32 x 5/8 x 16Ga.

25 2876H Spring2-118"

26 76020308 Pin Cotter 3/32 x 1/2

27 126971X RedAdjust Lift Zinc 7.49 Wrk

28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16unc

29 138057 Knob Inf 3/8-16unc BIk W/Syn

30 150233 TrunnionInfinHeight

31 140302 Beedng, Pivot, LiftSpherical

32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock 3/8-24

49 145212 Nut Hex Flange Lock

50 110452X Nut Push Phos & Oil

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S, inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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MOWER DECK

76

113 111 114

118/_t

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21

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114

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MOWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 164961 Mower Housing 56 122052X

2 STD533107 Bolt 58 140(_B6

3 138017 BracketAssembly,SwayBar, 59 141043

Front 67 162113

4 138440 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar 68 144200

5 STD624008 Retainer Spring 71 142427

6 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear 72 131870

8 850857 Bolt, Hex 3/8-24 x 1.25 73 127847

Grade 8 74 121748X

9 STD551137 Washer,Lock

10 140296 Washer,Hardened 75 12000029

11 134149 Blade, Mulching 76 128903

12 129895 Bearing,Ball

13 137645 ShaftAssembly,Mandrel, 77 127845

Vented (IncludesKey Number 78 160570

6)

14 128774 Housing,Mandrel, Vented 79 127498

15 110485X Bearing,Ball, Mandrel 80 153701

16 140329 Stripper,Vented Mower Deck 81 STD541237

17 72110610 Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16x 1-1/4 82 142028

18 STD533106 Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 83 120958X

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 84 156084

20 159770 Baffle,Vortex 85 72140620

21 STD541431 Nut Crownlock5/16-18UNC 92 STD541437

22 134753 StiffenerBracket 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 11.i32x5/8x 16 111 155197

Gauge 112 155198

29 131491 Rod, Hinge 113 17490512

30 157722 ScrewThdrolWasherHead 114 STD541431

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 115 72110504

32 153535 Pulley, Mandrel 116 4898H

33 137266 Nut, Toplock,Flanged 117 165746

34 STD533717 Bolt 118 73930600

35 133835 Fastner,ChristmasTree 119 STD551037

36 131494 Pulley, Idler,Flat 121 143723

37 STD551037 Washer 13/32 x 13/16x 16 128 153390

Gauge 129 19131312

40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3/8-16 UNC 130 STD523710

41 133551 Rod, Pivot,with Nibs

43 140083 Rod, Clutch,Secondary,with 131 STD533710

Nibs

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel, L.H. 132 19132203

45 STD624003 Retainer

46 137729 Screw, Thd. Roll 1/4-20 x 5/8 141 6266H

48 133944 Washer, Hardened -- 130794

49 155066 RollerAssembly,Cam Follower

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24 Grade 5

51 STD541410 Locknut -- 164963

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-t8 UNC

53 131845 ArmAssembly,Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

DESCRIPTION

Spacer, Retainer

Spring,TorsionBrakes

Guard,TUV Idler

Knob CustomOval

V-Belt

Rod, Clutch,Primary,with Nib

Spring, Return

Arm, Clutch,Secondary

Washer 25/32 x 1.5/8 x 16

Ga.uge

Ring,Klip

Bolt,Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper, Spring

Lever ASm. ClutchPd PIm

STLT

Bushing,Large. Brass

Spring, Mower Clutch

Nut, Hex Jam 3/8-16 Unc

Trunnion,Adi.

Washer Sintered

Keeper BeltIdler

Bolt Rdhd Sqnic3/6-16 x 2-1/2

Nut

Mulcher Cover

Screw

Washer #10

Washer, Lock

LatchAssembly,Bagger

Nut, Weld

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel LH.

Bracket, Gauge, Wheel R.H.

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x3/4

Nut, Hex, Keps 5/16-18 UNC

Bolt, Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bolt,Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut, Centedock3/8.16

Washer3/8 x 7/8 x 14 Gauge

Bracket

Washer Felt

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

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

Gr. 5

Bolt, RDHD SQNK 3/8-16 UNC

xl

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

3/80.D. x 1/4

WasherThnJst.75 x 1,230

Mandrel Assembly(Includes

Key Numbers8-10, 12-15, 31

and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete

(Standard Deck,Order

Separately MulcherPlate and

Gauge Wheel Components,

Key Nos. 101-106 and 111-121)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven inU.S.inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

8

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PEERLESS TRANSAXLE - - MODEL NUMBER 206-545C

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 772147 Treneaxle Cover 41A 790079

2 780086A Needle Bearing 5/8" 42 792073A

3 770128 Transaxle Case 42A 792086A

4 776395 Countershaft 43 792075

5 776409 Output Shaft 44 790025

6 778364 SpurGear (38 teeth) 45 786066 -

6A 778369 SpurGear (15 teeth) 46 786086

7778330 SpurGear (11 teeth) 47 774690

8 792180 ShiftKey 48 774691

8A 792047 WoodruffKey #9 49 778356

9 784352 ShiftCollar 50 778338

10 784378 ShiftRod & Fork 51 778354

11 778334 Bevel Gear (30 teeth) 52 778352

12 778309 Input Bevel Pinion(13 teeth) 53 778350

13 778368 Bevel Gear (13 teeth)(Include. 54 778346

14) 56 778355

14 778368 Bevel Pinion(13 teeth) (Include. 57 778337

13) 58 778353

15 778370 Ring Gear (43 teeth) 59 778351

17 786188 DrivePin 60 778349

18 786102 Spacer 1.130 X .695 61 .° 778345

20 792077A Ball5/16" dia 65 780189

21 792078 Set Screw 3/8 - 16 x 3/8' 66 776422

22 792079 Spring.310 OD x .626 L 67 776396

25 792073A Screw 1/4 - 20 x 1-1/4" 69 792170

25A 792177 Screw 114-20x 1-3/6, 70 786187

26 792125 RetainingRing (pkgof 2) 71 788069

27 792035 RetainingRing 71B 788092

28 788040 RetainingRing 76 780090

29 780072 ThrustWasher .627 ID x .031W 77 788078A"

29A 780160 Thrust Washer .762 ID x .031W 79 792144

29B 780051 Thrust Washer .762 ID x .031W 82 778333

29C 780199 Anti-RotationWasher •632

30 780108 Cup Washer 1.127 ID x .032W 83 778338

31 780001 Rat Washer .750 ID x .056W 85 792154

(Use ASNeeded) 87 788089A

31A 780195 Rat Washer .750 ID x .062W 150 788093A

32 788083 Oil Seal 5/8" 157 788088A

34 780194 Bushing.563 180 730229A

35 780193 Ranged Bushing5 /8" ID 900 794712

36A 780197 Ranged Bushing.751

36 790075 Brake Disk

37 790007 Brake Pad Plate

38 799021 Brake Pad (pkg of 2)

39 786026 Dowel Pin

40 7_2076A FlatWasher .312 ID x .059W

DESCRIPTION

Brake Lever

Screw 1/4 -20 x 1-1/4"

Screw 1/4 -20 x 2 1/4"

Locknut5116 - 24

Brake Pad Holder

Spacer .2625 x 1.0

Brake Lever Bracket

Axle (11-15 /16" Long)

Axle (16 -1/2" long)

Spur Gear (29 teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Spur Gear (23 teeth)

Spur Gear (19 teeth)

Spur Gear (16 teeth)

Spur Gear (15 teeth)

Spur Gear (11 teeth)

Spur Gear (13 teeth)

Spur Gear (17 teeth)

Spur Gear (21 teeth)

Spur Gear (24 teeth)

Spur Gear (25 teeth)

Flat Washer .563 ID x .062W

InputShaft

Shifter& BrakeShaft

RetainingRing

Spacer .890

Square Cut Ring

"O"Ring

Fiat Washer 1.128 ID x •058W

InvertedRetainingRing

Spring.430 OD x .5000 L

Bevel &Spur Gear (30 & 13

teeth)

Spur Gear (27 teeth)

Oil Fill Plug

Oil Seal 9 /16"

LiquidGasket RTV Silicone

Oil Seal 3/4"

Gear Oil 80W90

ReplacementMST -206-545C

Transaxle

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgiven inU.S. inches

1 inch=25.4 mm

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KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

CYUNDER HEAD, VALVE AND EIREATHERJ

14

10

18

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

CYUNDER HEAD/VALVE/BREATHER

KEY PART

NO. NO,

CRANKCASE

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25-351-01

12o755-81

12-411-01

12-041-10

12-017-01

12-017-02

12-018-01

12..016-O2

X-75-23

12-318-19

25-186-01

12-59903

M-064(X)34

12..089-01

12-173-01

12-755-03

12-468-05

12-112-13

12-088-15

X-428-9

12-326-03

M-0645020

12-096-07

M-0545010

12-018-01

12-402-02

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Ufter,valve (2)

Kit,cylinderhead (includes3.17)

Rod, push(2)

Gasket, cylinderhead

Valve, intake(S_I.)

Valve. intake(.25)

Valve, exhaust (Std.)

Valve, exhaust(.25)

Plug, allen hd.pipe 1/8

CylinderHead

Arm. rocker(2)

Pivot,rockerarm (2)

Screw,hex. flange M6xL0x34 (2)

Spring.valve (2)

Cap, valvespring(2)

Kit,retainer(2)

Washer, plain 13/32

Spacer,head boltexhaust port

Screw, hox. flange Mt0x1.5x81 (5)

Clamp, hose (2)

Hose. breather

Screw, hex.flange M6xl.0x20 (5)

Cover,valve w/nipple

Screw, hex. flange MSxO.Bxl0

Retainer,breather reed

Reed, breather

DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

21

22

23

24

12-032-0_3 Seal, crankshaft

Block,cylinder(Use ShortBlock 12 522 18)

12-445-02

M-0839025

12-380-17

12-758-49

12-089-31

12-422-08

12-422-09

12-422o10

12-422-11

12-422-12

12,422-13

12,422-07

12-144-27

12-874-07

24-874-11

12-874-08

"_2-874-09

12-01802

12-10807

12-108-08

12-108-09

12-067-05

12-067-06

12-380-01

12-O43-05

M_631005

12-144-02

52-139-09

12-758-64

X-25-102

12-032-01

SM-0631015

12-154-05

Strap, lifting

Screw,hex. flangeM8xl.25x25

Dowel,locating(4)

Kit,camshaft(Includes7,8)

Spring.actuating

Shim,camshaft (A.R.) blue

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,)

(Includes 11-12)

Piston w/RingSet (.08)

Piston wiring Set (.25)

Piston w/RingSet (.50)

Retainer,pistonpin(2)

RingSet (Std.)

RingSet (.25)

RingSet (.5O)

ConnectingROd(Std.)

ConnectingROd(.25)

Pin, governorregulating

Gear, governor assembly

Washer, plain 6mm

Shaft, governor gear

Plug, cup

Kit,gov. crossshaftw/dip

(Includes 24)

washer,plain 1/4

Seal, governorcrossshaft

Washer, plain 8ram

Clip, hitchpin

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KOHLER ENGINE - MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

IGNITION /ELECTRICAL I

22

/

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AIR INTAKE I t-8

BLOWER HOUSINGAND BAFFLES I

13

4

L. '

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KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO.

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

1 12-086-14

2 12-468-03

3 24-162-03

4 M-0639016

6 12-157-03

7 41-403-09

8 X-22-11

9 236602

10 X-42-15

11 12-025-35

12 41-155-02

13 M-0548025

14 12-085-01

15 12-132-02

16 X-728-1

17 M-0545010

18 12-584-08

19 12-452-02

20 12-086-35

21 M-0461013

22 12-584-12

23 25-086-47

NOT ILLUSTRATED

25-518-29

25-518-05

12-176-36

X-25-5

12-155-02

23-517-03

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Screw, hex. flange MIOx1.5x46 1 M-0545010

Washer, plain3/8

Screen, grass 2 24-468-10

Screw, hex.flange M6x1.0x16 3 12.146-07

(6) 4 24-086-18

Fan 524-086-05

Regulator,rectifier 6 220534

Washer, lock(2) 7 12-027-54

Connector 8 12-063-10

Key 9 25-154-02

Rywheel 10 12-086-37

Connector(4 contact)

Screw, hex.cap M5x0.8x25 (2) 11 M-0645016

Stator assembly-15 amp

Spark Plug 12 12-063-08

Clip, cable 13 12-063-09

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl 0 NOT ILLUSTRATED

(2) X-25-92

Module, ignition

T_n'ninal

Screw,hex. socketM5x0.8x20 AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

(2)

Screw, pan head M4.2xl 3 (2) KEY PART

Module, speed advance NO. NO.

Shoulder M6X1.0X16 (4)

Lead

Lead

Hamess

Washer,plain 5/16"

Connector

ClipCable

Screw, hex. flangeM5xO,8xl0

(8)

Washer,plain 1/4

-Plate, blowerhousing

Screw, phitliphd M4xO.7X8 (2)

• Cover,pinion

Washer,plain 5/16 (2)

Housing,blower

Baffle,intakeside

Clip, mounting(3)

Screw.captivewasherM5 X0.8

X20 (3)

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16

(2)

Baffle, cylinderhead

Baffle,cylinder

WASHER, PLAIN 3/16" (2)

1 26-341-03

2 12-096-24

3 12-083-12

4 12-1083-10

5123O046

6 12-100-01

7 12-032-11

8 12-094-07

9 12-072-04

10 12-086-01

11 12-041-02

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-113-53

DESCRIPTION

Knob, air cleanercover

Cover,air cleaner

Precleaner,element

Kit air cleanerelement

(Includes5,7)

Seal 3/4"

Wing Nut

Seal 1-7/16"

Base, aircleener(Includes

10,11)

Stud, mountingplate

M6X1.0X75

Screw, #10 HI-Lothread form-

ing(2)

Gasket, aircleaner

Decal, air cleaner

53

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

STARTING SYSTEM J

¢:

3m @

o

O

8--

ENGINE CONTROLS I

OIL PAN ILUBRICATION I

_ --13

t-- |

I--_ 22-

7__ I

111 _ 19

0_16

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KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

STARTING SYSTEM

KEYPART

NO.NO.

ENGINE CONTROLS

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

M-0839070

25.099-05

12-755-54

12-227-06

12-170-05

12-221-01

12_227-13

12-211-01

KEYPART

DESCRIPTION NO.NO. DESCRIPTION

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEYPART

NO.NO.

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70

(2)

Statler assembly (Includes3-8)

Kit, ddve end

Cap, drive end

Armature

Kit,brush & spdng

Cap, commutatorend

Bolt,hex. flange 1/4-20x4-5/8

(2)

1 12-038-01

2 25-755-13

3 12-153-03

4 12-153-02

5 12-123-O4

6 SM-0545020

7 12-153-01

8 25-162-07

9 12-096-O3

10 M-0545016

11 25-462-09

13 52-050-02

14 X-75-10

15 12-393-01

16 12-153-06

17 12-096-34

18 M-0545016

19 12-032-03

20 24-086-16

21 24-086-17

22 12-199-53

DESCRIPTION

Dipstickassembly (Includes2-

3)

Kit,oil fillcap (Includes3)

O-Ring, oil fill cap

O-Ring, upperoilfilltube

Tube, oil fill

Screw, hox. flange M5xO.8x20

O-Ring, loweroil filltube

Screen, oil pickup

Cover,oil pickupscreen

Screw, bex. flange M5xO.8x16

Valve,oil pressure relief

Rlter, oil

Plug,sq. hd. solid3/8

Pump, oilassembly

O-Ring, oil pump cover

Cover,oil pump

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.8x16

(3)

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

Screw,hex. flange

M8xl.25x45 (11)

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x45

Assembly,Pan, oil(Incl. 11,15-

18)

1 12-079-07 Linkage, choke

2 12-237-01 Clamp, cable

3 M-0664020 Screw, robedsocket M6xL0x20

(2)

4 24-086-43 Screw,'hex. flange

5 12-536-10 Control-,speed assembly

(Includes6,8,9)

6 M-0443025 Screw, pan head M4x0.7x25

7 M-0443020 Screw, pan head M4x0.7x20

8 12-089-11 Spdng,choke (2)

9 12-089-23 Spdng,chokereturn

10 12-089-24 Spdng, governor

11 12-755-83 Kit,governorlever (Includes 12-

14)

12 12-10007 Nut, hex flange 1/4 -20"

13 52-211-04 Bolt,1/4 -20 X 1"

14 12-090-28 Lever, governor

15 25-158-08 Bushing,throttlelinkage

16 12-079-01 Linkage,throttle

17 25-158-11 Bushing,throttlelinkage

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

CRANKSHAFT I

11

3m_

FUEL SYSTEM I

"17 t,

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TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271090

KOHLER ENGINE -MODEL NUMBER CV16, TYPE NUMBER PS-43520

FUEL SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 M-0641060

3 Xo22-11

4 M-0629116

5 12-853-95

612-041-02

7 12-053-95

8 12-041-01

9 12-265-04

10 47-154-01

11 X.426-09

12 25-353-10

13 25-050-02

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-757-02

12-757-03

12-041-01

12-O41-02

12-041-05

12-041-06

12-032-06

12-757-33

12-041-06

12-454-01

25-452-20

12.454-03

M-0561010

M-06o45020

DESCRIPTION

Nut, he}(.flange M6xl.0 (2)

Washer,star 1/4

StudM6x1.0x116 (2)

"Kit,carburetorw/gasket

(Includes6,7,8 qty 1

12.454-01, 25452-20)

Gasket,air cleaner

Carburetorassembly

(For informationonlynot

availableseparately)

Gasket,carburetor(2)

Deflector,heat

Clipcable

Clamp, hose (2)

Une, fuel9"

Riter, fuel

Kit,float

Kit,carburetorrepair

Gasket, carburetor

Gasket, air cleaner

Gasket, howl

Gasket,bowl screw

Seal, solenoid

Kit,solenoidrepair

Gasket, howl screw

"Re,wire

Terminal

•Re cable

Screw,thread forming

M5XO.SXIO

Screw, hex. flange M6XI.0X20

(2)

CRANKSHAFT

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 12-014-37

2 12-139-01

EXHAUST

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 25-072-04

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)

Bracket, muffler

Strap, lifting

Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x25

(2)

Short Block

Gasket Set

57

58

SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

SIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

ol

(.O

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

I

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

ally to prevent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

For the repair or replacement parts you need

delivered directly to your home

Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7days 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 servicio de reparaci6n a

domicilio - 1-800-676-5811

For the location of a Sears Parts and

Repair Center in your area

Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

1-800-488-1222

For information on purchasing a Sears

Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

about an existing Agreement

Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

1-800-827-6655

When requesting service or ordering

parts, always provide the following

information:

• Product Type • Part Number

•Model Number •Part Description

SE /ARS

America's Repair Speciansts

168378 12.30.98 RD Printed in U.S.A.