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Owner's Manual

CRAFTSMAN"

16.5 HP

ELECTRIC START

42" MOWER

AUTOMATIC

LAWN TRACTOR

Model No.

917.271121

• Safety

•Assembly

• Operation

• Maintenance

•Repair Parts

CAUTION:

Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Instructions

before operating this equip-

ment.

Foranswers to your questions

about this product,Call:

1-800-659-5917

Sears Crahsmn Help Une

5 am-5 pro, Mon -Sat

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

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

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

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

Assembly ........................... _.................... 8

_._Qpgr_ion,;: ........_......;..... ................ ....... 12

Maintenance Schedule......................... 19

Maintenance ......................................... 19

Service and Adjustments ...................... 23

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

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

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

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

EtMtTE_-"FWO YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN RIDING EQUIPMENT

._For _o_(.2.)years. from the date of purchase, if this Craftsman Riding Equipment is main-

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

._Searswill-repair-or.replace, free of charge, any parts found to be defective in material or

workmanship.

--This Warrantydoes'not cover:.

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

plugs, air cleaners, belts, etc.

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

thoms, stumps, or glass.

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

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

the owner's manual.

•Riding equipment used for commercial or rental purposes.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY ON BATTERY

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

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

tery will not hold a charge, Sears will replace the batteryat 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 dding equip-

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

able after 30 days from the date of purchase but a standard tripcharge 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 rightswhich 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.

•Never carry passengers.

•Do not mow in reverse unless absolute-

ly necessary.Always lookdown and

behind before and while backing.

•Be aware of the mower discharge direc-

tion and do not point it at anyone. Do

notoperate the mower without either

the entire grass catcher or the guard in

place.

•Slow down before tuming.

•Never leave a running machine unat-

tended. Always tum off blades, set park-

ing brake, stop engine, and remove

keys before dismounting.

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•Tum off blades when not mowing.

•Stop engine before removing grass

catcher or uncloggingchute.

•Mow only in daylight or good artificial

light. . .

•Do not operate the machine wni e unaer

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 withgrass 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.

•Avoidstarting or stopping on a slope. If

tiros lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

DONOT:

•Donotturnonslopesunlessnecessary,

and then, turn slowly arid gradually

downhill, if possible.

•Do notmow 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 not try to stabilize the machine by

putting your foot on the ground.

•Do not use grass catcher on steep

slopes.

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator

is not alert to the presence of children.

Children are often attracted to the

machine and the mowing activity. Never

assume that children will remain where

you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

•Never cam/children. They may fall off

and be senously 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 equ=p-

ment in good condition.

•Never tamper with safety devices.

Check their proper operation rogulady.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or

other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel

spillage. Allow machine to cool before

storing.

•Stop and inspect the equipment if you

strike an object. Repair, if necessary,

before restarting.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with

the engine running.

•Grass catcher components are subject

to wear, damage, and deterioration,

which could expose moving parts or

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently

check components and replace with

manufacturer's recommended parts,

when necessary.

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•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 lookdown and

behind before and while backing.

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•Never carry children. They may fall off

and be seriously injured or interfere with

safe machine operation.

•Keep children out of the mowing area

and under the watchful care of another

responsible adult.

•Be alert and turn machine off if children

enter the area.

•Before and when backing, look behind

and down for small children.

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

across.

•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree

limbs, etc.

•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven

terrain could overtum the machine. Tall

grass can hide obstacles.

•Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so

that you will not have to stop or shift

while on the slope.

•Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If

tires lose traction, disengage the blades

and proceed slowly straight down the

slope.

• Donottumonslopesunlessnecessary,

and then, tum slowly and gradually

downhill, if possible.

,A Look for this symbol to pointout impor-

tant safety precautions. It means CAU-

TIONif! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE-

TY IS INVOLVED.

,_CAU'_'I;?N: In order to prevent acciden-

tal startingwhen 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 productcontains chemicals known to

the State of Califomia to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

GASOLINE 1.25 GALLONS

CAPACITY UNLEADED

AND TYPE: REGULAR

OIL TYPE SAE 10W-30

_.PI-SF/SG/SH): (above 32°F)

SAE 5W-30

(below 32°1=)

OIL CAPACITY: W/FILTER: 4.0 PINTS

W/O FILTER: 3.5 PINTS

SPARK PLUG: Champion RC12YC

3AP: .040")

GROUND SPEED FORWARD: 0- 5,5

_IPH): REVERSE: 0 - 2.4

TIRE PRESSURE: FRONT: 14 PSI

REAR: 10 PSi

CHARGING

SYSTEM: 15AMPS @3600RPM

'BATTERY: AMP/HR: 30

MIN. CCA: 240

CASE SIZE: UIR

BLADE BOLT 27-35 FT. LBS.

TORQUE:

CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase

ofa Craftsman Tractor. It has been

designed, engineered and manufactured

to give you the best possible dependability

and performance.

Should you experience any problem you

cannot easily remedy, please contact your

nearest Sears Authorized Service Center.

We have competent, well-trained techni-

cians and the proper tools to service or

repair this tractor.

Please read and retain this manual. The

instructionswill enable you to assemble

and maintain your tractor properly.Always

observe the "SAFETy RULES".

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT

A Sears Maintenance Agreement is avail-

able on this product. Contact your nearest

Sears store for details.

CUSTOMER RESPONSlBILmES

•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 an'ester 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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PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(1) Large Flat Washer

O

(1) Hex Bolt

3/8-16 x I

(1) Lockwasher

3/8

(1) Hex Bolt

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

5/16-18

(1) Shoulder

Bolt

5/16-18

(1) Knob

©

(1) Washer

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

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PARTS BAG CONTENTS SHOWN FULL SIZE

(_ (2) Screws _(2) Lock

#10 X5/8 Washers #10

+w+++

#10 12)Washers

3/16 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Parts packet separately in carton

Seat

Video

Cassette

Mulcher _/,

Plate@

Steermg Whee_

; Steering

Boot

Manual

Parts Bag

Parts Bag contents not shown full size

(_ (2) Washers 3/8

(2) Shoulder x 718x 14 Ga.

B°lts (2) Ce_nterl°ck _Nuts

._ (2) Gauge Wheels

Steedng Wheel

Adapter U (2) Latch Hook

Assemblies

Steering (2) Keys

Wheel Insert

iI

I

I

I

i

i1

I

Slope Sheet

Steering

Extension

:Shaft

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Yournewtractorhasbeenassembled at the factory with exception of those parts left

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

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

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

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR

ASSEMBLY

A socket wrench set will make assembly

easier. Standard wrench sizes you need

are listed below.

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

(1)Pliers drive rachet

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

(1) Utility knife driver

(1) Tire pressure gauge

When right or left hand is mentioned in

this manual, it means, from your point of

view, when you are in the operating posi-

tion (seated behind the steering wheel).

TO REMOVE TRACTOR FROM

CARTON

UNPACK CARTON

•Remove all accessible loose parts and

parts boxes from shipping carton (See

page 6).

• Cut, from top to bottom, along lines on

all four comers of shipping carton, and

lay panels flat.

•Check for any additional loose parts or

boxes and remove.

BEFORE ROLLING TRACTOR OFF

SKID

ATTACH STEERING WHEEL

ASSEMBLE EXTENSION SHAFT AND

BOOT

washer, 3/8 hex bolt and tighten securely.

•Snap steedng wheel insert into center

of steering wheel.

•Remove protective materials from trac-

tor hood and gdll.

IMPORTANT: Check for and remove any

staples in skid that may puncture tires

where tractor is to roll off skid.

•Slide e_.',__sion 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 _olt and nut secure-

ly to 18-22 ft. Ibs. torque.

•Place tabs of steedng boot over tab

slots in dash and push down to secure.

INSTALL STEERING WHEEL

• Position front wheels of the tractor so

they are pointing straight forward.

•Slide steedng 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.

• Assemble large fiat washer, 3/8 lock

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 freewheel control in freewheeling

position to disengage transmission (See

=TO TRANSPORT" in the Operation

section of this manual).

•Roll tractor forward off skid.

•Remove banding holding discharge

guard up against tractor.

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HOW TO SET UP YOUR TRACTOR

CHECK BA'I-rERY

• Lift seat pan to raised position and open

battery box door.

•If this battery is put into service after

month and year indicated on label (label

located between terminals) charge bat-

tery for minimum of one hour at 6-10

amps. (See "BATTERY" in Maintenance

section ofthis manual for charging

instructions).

Label

Terminal

INSTALL SEAT

Adjust seat before tightening adjustment

knob.

•Remove cardboard packing on seat pan.

•Place seat on seat pan and assemble

shoulder bolt. "13ghtenshoulder 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

The tires on your tractorwere overinflated

at the factory for shippingpurposes.

Correct tire pressure is important for best

cutting performance.

° Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown in

=PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" on page

5 of this manual.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing

should be 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 muted

correctly.

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CHECKBRAKESYSTEM

Afteryoulearnhowto operateyourtrac-

tor,checkto see thatthe brakeis properly

adjusted.See=TO ADJUST BRAKE" in

the Service and Adjustments section of

this manual.

INSTALL MULCHER PLATE

•Install two latch hooks to mulcher plate

using screw, washer, lock washer, and

weld nut as shown.

NOTE: Pre-assemble weld nut to latch

hook by inserting weld nut from the top

with hook pointing down.

•Tighten hardware securely.

•Raise and hold deflector shield in up-

right position.

•Place front of mulcher plate over front of

mower deck opening and slide into

place, as shown.

•Hook front latch into hole on front of

mower deck.

•Hook rear latch into hole on back of

mower deck.

A, 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.

Weld Nut From

The Top

Lock

Weld Washer

Latch

Washer

Mulcher ',t,,1. Screw

Plate

Deflector

Shield

Hook Points

Down

Latch

Lock Washer

Washer

Latch

Hooks

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ASSEMBLE GAUGE WHEELS TO

MOWER DECK

The gauge wheels are designed to keep

the mower deck in proper positionwhen

operating mower. Be sure they are proper-

ly adjusted to ensure optimum mower per-

tormance.

• Assemble gauge wheels with tractor on

a flat level surface.

•Adjust mower to desired cutting height

(See "TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-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 slightlyoff the ground.

Install gauge wheel in appropriate hole

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

16 Iocknutand tighten securely.

• Repeat for opposite side installing

gauge wheel in same adjustment hole.

Gauge Wheel

Mounting_Bracket\\

3/8"16:°_:n_ het_ _ a_uge_WW_Wh_/e°_lder B°lt

VCHECKUST

PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING

CHECKLIST:

i/ All assembly instructions have been

completed.

v' No remaining loose parts in carton.

v' Battery is propedy prepared and

charged. (Minimum 1 hour at 6 amps).

v' Seat is adjusted comfortably and

tightened'securely.

i/ All tires are propedy inflated. (For

shipping purposes, the tires were

ovednflated at the factory).

V' Be sure mower deck is properly leveled

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

results. (Tires must be properly inflated

for leveling).

!/ Check mower and drive belts. Be sure

they are routed propedy around pulleys

and inside all belt keepers.

v' Check wiring. See that all connections

are still secure and wires are properly

clamped.

v' Before ddving tractor, be sure free-

wheel control is in drive position.

WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR

TRACTOR, PAY EXTRAATTENTION TO

THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:

/Engine oil is at proper level.

/Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean,

regular unleaded gasoline.

,/ Become familiar with all controls - their

location and function. Operate them

before you start the engine.

4" Be sure brake system is in safe operat-

ing condition.

•/It is important to purge the transmission

before operating your tractor for the first

time. Follow proper starting and

transmission purging instructions(See

"TO START ENGINE" and "PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation

section ofthis manual).

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Thesesymbolsmayappearonyourtractororin literaturesuppliedwiththeproduct.

Learnandunderstandtheirmeaning.

=

BATTERY CAUTION OR

WARNING

ENGINE ON ENGINE OFF

REVERSE FORWARD FAST SLOW

OIL PRESSURE LIGHTS ON OVER TEMP t

LIGHT

FUEL CHOKE MOWER HEIGHT PARKING BRAKE UNLOCKED MOWER LIFT

LOCKED

R N H L

ATTACHMENT REVERSE NEUTRAL HIGH LOW PARKING BRAKE

CLUTCH ENGAGED

• ATTACHMENT KEEP AREA CLEAR SLOPE HAZARDS

IGNITION CLUTCH DISENGAGED (SEE SAFETY RULES SECTION)

DANGER, KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FREEWHEEL

(AutomaticModelsonly)

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KNOW YOUR TRACTOR

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

TRACTOR •

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

vadous controlsand adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

Attachment Ignition

Clutch Lever Switch

Ught Switch

Position

Throttle/Choke

Control

Clutch/Brake

Control

Height

Adjustment

Indicator

Ammeter

Lift Lever

Plunger

Attachment

Uft Lever

Parking Brake

Freewheel

Control

Motion

Control Lever

Our tractors conform to the safety standards of the American

National Standards Institute.

ATrACHMENT CLUTCH LEVER: Used to

engage the mower blades, or other attach-

ments mounted to your-,_raq_or.

LIGHT SWITCH: Tums 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.

FREEWHEEL CONTROL: Disengages

transmission for pushing or slowly towing

the tractor with the engine off.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOB: Used to

adjust the mower cutting height.

MOTION CONTROL LEVER: Selects the

speed and direction of the tractor.

ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER: Used to

raise and lower the mower deck or other

attachments mounted to your tractor.

LIFT LEVER PLUNGER: Used to release

attachment lilt 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 foreignobjects thrown into the

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

or eye shields while operating yourtractor or performing any adjustments or

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

dard safety glasses.

HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR

Yourtractor is equipped with an operator

presence sensing switch. When engine is

running, any attempt by the operator to

leave the seat withoutfirst 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

perking brake will hold tractor secure.

Attachment Clutch

Throttle/Choke Lever "Engaged"

Control Position

\=Disengaged"

"Brake" ', Parking Brake

Position

J ", Position

Motion

Pedal =Drive" "Disengaged" Control

Position Position Lever

STOPPING

MOWER BLADES -

•_To stop mower blades, move attach-

ment clutch Lev_ to =DISENGAGED"

position.

GROUND DRIVE -

• To stop ground ddve, depress

clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" po-

sition.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not return to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/Drake pedal is depressed.

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 "OFP position and

remove key. Always remove key when

leaving tractor to prevent unauthorized use.

•Never use choke to stop engine.

IMPORTANT: Leaving the ignition switch

in any position other than =OFF" will cause

the battery to be discharged (dead).

NOTE: Under cedain 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

_pping 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 motion control lever.

•Start tractor with motion control lever in

neutral (N) position.

•Release parking brake and clutch/brake

pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to

desired position.

NOTE: The effort to move the motion con-.

trel lever will reduce alter the first few

hours of use. This is normal.

TO ADJUST MOWER CU'I-FING HEIGHT

The cutting height is control!ed by turning

the height adjustment knob mdesired

direction.

•Tum knob clockwise (G) to raise cutting

height.

•Tum knob counterclockwise (,_)to

lower cuttin_l height.

The cutting hezght 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 he=ghts are ap-

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proximateandmayvarydependingupon

soil conditions,heightof grassandtypes

of grassbeingmowed.

•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 oft 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 - disen-

,_age 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"

Attachment Lift

Lever High Position

"Disengaged" YLow

Guard

•If stopping is absolutely necessary, push

clutch/brake pedal quickly to brake posi-

tion and engage parking brake.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position.

IMPORTANT: The motion control lever

does not retum to neutral (N) position

when the clutch/brake pedal is depressed.

•To restart movement, slowly release

parking brake and clutch/brake pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever to

slowest setting.

•Make all turns slowly.

TO TRANSPORT

When pushing or towing your tractor, be

sure to disengage transmission by placing

freewheel control in freewheeling position.

Freewheel control is located at the rear

drawbar of tractor.

•Raise attachment liftto highest position

with attachment lift control.

•Pull freewheel control knob out and hold

in position by inserting retainer spring

into forward hole of control rod.

•Do not push or tow tractor at more than

two (2) MPH.

•To reengage transmission, reverse

above procedure.

NOTE: To protect hood from damage when

transportingyour tractor on a truckor a

trailer, be sure hood is closed and secured

to tractor.Use an appropriate means of

tying hood totractor (rope, cord, etc.).

TO OPERATE ON HILLS

_CAUTION: Do not drive up or down

hills with slopes greater than 15° and do

not drive across any slope. Use the slope

guide provided at the back of this manual.

•Choose the slowest speed before start-

ing up or down hills.

•Avoid stopping or changing speed on

hills._

•If slowing is necessary, move throttle

control lever to slower position.

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.

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BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE

CHECK ENGINE OIL LEVEL

• The engine in your tractor has been

shipped, from the factory, already tilled

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 till 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 ovedilL

•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.

ADD GASOLINE

•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: Expedence indicates that

alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or

using ethanol or methanol) can attract

moisture which leads to separation and

formation of acids dudng storage. Acidic

gas can d_,_nage 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 an_carburetor are

empty. Use fresh fuel next season. See

Storage Instructions for additional informa-

tion. Never use engine or carburetor

cleaner products in the fuel tank or perma-

znt damage may occur.

CAUTION: Fill to bottom of gas tank

tiller neck. Do not overfill. Wipe off any

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

gasoline near an open flame.

TO START ENGINE

When starting the engine for the first time

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

take extra cranking time to move fuel from

the tank to the engine.

••Be sure freewheel control is in the

transmission engaged position.

•Sit on seat in operating position,

depress clutchlbrake pedal and set

parking brake.

• Place motion control lever in neutral (N)

position.

•Move attachment clutch to "DISEN-

GAGED" position.

• Move throttle control to choke position.

NOTE: Before starting, read the warm and

cold starting procedures below.

•Insert key into ignition and turn key

clockwise to _3TART" 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 pedod from several seconds to sev-

eral minutes, depending on the temper-

ature.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WARM UP

•Before ddvingthe unit in cold weather,

the transmission shouldbe warmed up

as follows:

•Be sure the tractor is on level qround.

•Place the motion control lever =nneutral.

Release the parking brake and let the

clutch/brake slowly ratum to operating

position.

•Allow one minute for transmission to

warm up. This can be done dudng the

engine warm up period.

•The attachments can also be used dur-

ing the engine warm-up pedod after the

transmission has been warmed up.

NOTE: At a high altitude (above 3000

feet) or in cold temperatures (below 32 F)

the carburetor fuel mixture may need to be

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adjustedfor bestengineperformance,

See"TOADJUSTCARBURETOR"inthe

ServiceandAdjustmentssectionof this

manual.

PURGETRANSMISSION

,_CAUTION: Never engage or disen-

gage freewheel lever while the engine is

running.

To ensure proper operation and perfor-

mance, it is recommended that the trans-

mission be purged before operating tractor

for the first time. This procedure will

remove any trapped air inside the trans-

mission which may have developed during

shipping of your tractor.

IMPORTANT: Should your transmission

require removal for service or replace-

ment, it should be purged after reinstalla-

tion before operating the tractor.

•Place tractor safely on level surface with

engine off and parking brake set.

•Disengage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in freewheeling position

(See =TO TRANSPORT" in this section

of manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

tle control to slow position. With motion

control lever in neutral (N) position,

slowly disengage clutcl',Jbrake pedal.

•Move motion control lever to full forward

position and hold for five (5) seconds.

Move lever to full reverse position and

hold for five (5) seconds. Repeat this

procedure three (3) times.

NOTE: During this procedure there will be

no movement of drive wheels. The air is

being removed from hydraulic drive sys-

tem.

•Move motion control lever to neutral (N)

position. Shut off engine and set parking

brake.

•Engage transmission by placing free-

wheel control in ddvTng=position (See

=TO TRANSPORT" in this section of

manual).

•Sitting in the tractor seat, start engine.

After the engine is running, move throt-

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

motion control lever in neutral (N) posi-

tion, slowly disengage clutch/brake

pedal.

•Slowly move motion control lever for-

ward; after the tractor moves approxi-

mately five (5) feet, slowly move motion

-control lever to reverse position. After

the tractor moves approximately five (5)

feet return the motion control lever to

the neutral (N) position. Repeat this pro-

cedura with the motion control lever

three (3) times.

•Your tractor is now purged and ready for

normal operation.

MOWING TIPS

•Tire chains cannot be used when the

mower housing is attached to tractor.

•Mower should be propedy leveled for

best mowing performance. See =TO

LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual.

•The left hand side of mower should be

used for trimming.

•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-upgrass and

trash. Clean after each use.

• The special mulching blade will recut

the grass clippingsmany 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 nutrientsfor the lawn. Always

mulch with your highest engine (blade)

speed as this will provide the best recur-

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 firstcut path.

•Change your cutting pattern from week

to week. Mow northto south one week

then change to east to west the next

week. This will help prevent matting and

grainingof the lawn.

Max 1/3

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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILmES

CheCk "Rre Pressure ll_

Check Operator Presence and

TInterlock Systems

R Check for LOOSeFasteners V_'7 ! iI_'

T Lubrication Chart Ik_

0 Check Batteqf Level

Rc_an Battery and Terminals/Recharge V'

Check Transa, xle Cooling If

AdjUst Blade Belt(s) Tension iI_s

Adjust Motion Drive Belt(s) Tension ll_e

Check Engine Oil Level V'

Change Engine Oil I_1.2,: Vp

E Clean Air Filter _2 I

NClean Air Screen V'._

G Insp.ect MuftiedSpark Arre_ter Vw

N Replace Oil Filter (If equipped) _.a

Clean Engine Cooling Fins _2

Replace Spark Plug if=

Rel_lace Air Filter Paper Cartridge

Replace Fuel Filter ll_

I - _p more olten when operating under =heavy load or it) htg_ _t t4w_oeratures. 5. If equipped wil_ mJj*aMable syshml.

2 - Serztce more often whe_ operatir_g ill dirty or dusty conclitioc_s.

3- If eq_ wi_ oil fliter, change o_ eveW 50 ho_-s.

4 - Replace blades mine often when mowing_nsandy 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 propedy maintain your tractor.

All adjustments in the Service and

Adjustments section of this manual should

be che_:ked at least once each season.

•Once ayear you should replace the

spark plug, clean oPreptace air filter, and

check blades and belts for wear. A new

spark plug and clean air filter assure

proper air-fuel mixture and help your

engine run better and last longer.

BEFORE EACH USE

•Check engine oil level.

•Check brake operation.

•Check tire pressure,

•Check operator presence and interlock

_ systems for proper operation.

•Check for loose fasteners,

s - Not requlr_l if _olpped wt_ n_Inten_nce-Tree bebq

7 - T_ghten front L_'fO pivot bolt to 35 It.-I=4. mexknum.

Do not overtighton.

LUBRICATION CHART

OSpindle

Zerk Zerk

Front

Wheel

Bearing

Zerk

49 Engine

Clutch

Pivot(s) , ,

OSAE 30 or 10w30 Motor OIL

_General Purpose Grease

Refer to Maintenance Engine" Section

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease the pivot

points which have special nylon bearoings.

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

Always observe safety rules 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

controlchemicals which can harm rub-

ber.

•Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp

objects and other hazards that may

cause tire damage.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local pads

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 clutchcontrol is in the

disengaged position.

•When the engine is running, any

attempt by the operator to leave the

seat without firstsetting the parking

brake should shut off the engine.

• When the engine is running and the

attachment clutch is engaged, any

attempt _y the operator to leave the

seat sho_!d shut off the engine.

• The attachment clutch should never

operate unless the operator is in the

seat.

BLADE CARE _- _-

For best results mower blades must be

kept sharp. Replace bent or damaged

blades.

BLADE REMOVAL

•Raise mower to highest position to allow

access to blades.

•Remove hex bolt, lock washer and flat

washer securing blade.

•Install new or resharpened blade with

trailing edge TJptowards deck as shown.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper assembly,

center" hole in blade must align with star

on mandrel assembly.

•Reassemble hex bolt, Iockwasher and

fiat washer in exact order as shown.

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

torque).

IMPORTANT:. Blade bolt is Grade 8 heat

treated.

Trailing

Edge

Hex Bolt

(Grade 8)°.._3_" Flat Washer

Assembly

Star

*A Grade8 heattreatedboltcanbe

idenlffiedbysixlinesonthebolthead.

TO SHARPEN BLADE

NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening

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

balanced.

Care should be taken to keep the blade

balanced. An unbalanced blade will cause

excessive vibration and eventual damage

to mower and engine.

• The blade can be sharpened with a file

or on a grindingwheel. Do not attempt

to sharpen while it is on the mower.

•To check blade balance, you will need a

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

balancer. (When using a cone balancer,

follow the instructionssupplied with bal-

ancer).

NOTE: Do not use a nail for balancing

blade. The lobes ofthe center hole may

appear to be centered, but are not.

•Slide blade onto an unthreaded portion

ofthe steel bolt or pin and hold the bolt

or pin parallel with the ground. If blade

is balanced, it should remain in a hori-

zontal position. If either end of the blade

moves downward, sharpen the heavy

end untilthe blade is balanced.

Blade

5/8" Bolt

or Pin

BATTERY

Yourtractor has a battery charging system

which is sufficientfor normal use.

However, periodic charging ofthe battery

with an automotive charger will extend its

life.

• Keep batteryand terminalsclean.

•Keep batteryboltstight.

•Keep smallventholesopen,

•Recharge at 6-10 amperes for 1 hour.

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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 untilbright.

•Coat terminals with grease or petroleum

jelly.

•Reinstall battery (See =REPLACING

BATTERY" in the SERVICE AND

ADJUSTMENTS section of this manu-

al).

V-BELTS

Check V-belts for deterioration and wear

after 100 hours of operation and replace if

necessary. The belts are not adjustable.

Replace belts if they begin to slip from

wear.

TRANSAXLE COOLING

The transmission fan and cooling fins

should be kept clean to assure proper

cooling,

Do not attempt to clean fen or transmis-

sionwhile engine is running or while the

transmission is hot.

•Inspect coolingfan to be sure fan

blades are intact and clean.

•Inspect coolingfins for dirt, grass clip

pings and other materials. To prevent

damage to seals, do not use com-

pressed air or high pressure sprayer to

clean coolingfins.

TRANSAXLE PUMP FLUID

The transaxle was sealed at the factory

and fluid maintenance is not required for

the life of the transaxle. Should the

transaxle ever leak or require servicing,

contact your nearest authorized service

center.

ENGINE

LUBRICATION

Only use high quality detergent oil rated

with API service classification SF, SG, or

SH. Select the oil's SAE viscosity grade

according to your expected operating tern-

perature.

Change the oil after every 50 hours of

operation or at least once a year if the

tractoris not used for 50 hours in one

yeaL

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.

CLEAN AIR SCREEN

Air screen must be kept free of dirt and

chaff to prevent engine damage from over-

heating. Clean with a wire brushor com-

pressed air to remove dirt and stubborn

dried gum fibers.

Cover

Foam

Knob

Wing Nut

Air Cleaner

Base

Air Cleaner Fill

Paper CapOips_ck

Cartridge

Air Screen

Drain Plug

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CLEAN AIR INTAKE/COOLING AREAS

To insure proper cooling, make sure the

grass screen, cooling fins, and other

extemal surfaces of the engine are kept

clean at all times.

Every 100 hours of operation (more often

underextremely dusty, dirty conditions),

removethe blower housing and other

coolingshrouds. Clean the coolingfins

and external surfaces as necessary. Make

sure the coolingshrouds are reinstalled.

NOTE: Operating the engine with a

blockedgrass screen, dirty or plugged

coolingfins, and/or coolingshrouds re-

moved will cause engine damage due to

overheating.

AIR FILTER

Your engine will not run propedy using a

dirty air filter. Clean the foam pre-cleaner

after every 25 hours of operation or every

season. Service paper cartridge every

100 hours of operation or every season,

whichever occurs first.

Service air cleaner more often under dusty

conditions.

• Remove knob 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 SE[ _'ICE CARTRIDGE

•Replac'_adirty,bent, or damaged car-

tridge.

NOTE: Do not wash the paper cartridge

or use pressurized air, as this will damage

the cartridge. _._

•Reinstall the pra-cleaner (cleaned and

oiled) over the paper cartridge.

•Reassemble air cleaner, wing nut, cover

and tighten knob securely.

ENGINE OIL FILTER

Replace the engine oil filter every season

or every other oil change if the tractor is

used more than 100 hours in one year.

•Drain oilfrom engine crankcase (See

"TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this sec-

tion of this manual, through step remove

drain plug).

•Remove oil filter and wipe off filter

adapter.

•Apply athin coating of new engine oil to

the rubber gasket on replacement oil fil-

ter.

•Install replacement oil filter on filter

adapter. Tum oil filter clockwise until

rubber gasket contacts the filter adapter,

then tighten filter an additional 1/2 tum.

•Fill crankcase with new oil (See fro

CHANGE ENGINE OIL" in this section

of this manual). For approximate capac-

ity see =PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS"

on page 3 of this manual.

•Start the engine and check for oil leaks.

Correct any leaks before placing engine

into full operation.

MUFFLER

Inspect and replace corroded muffler and

spark arrester (if equipped) as it 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, obstructingfuel flow to carbure-

tor, replacement is required.

•With engine cool, remove filter and plug

fuel line sections.

•Place new fuel filterin positionin fuel

line with arrow pointingtowards carbu-

retor.

•Be sure there are no fuel line leaks and

clam.ps are propedy positioned.

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FuelRlter

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 typewax.

We do not recommend using a garden

hose to clean your tractor unless the elec-

trical system, muffler, air filter and carbure-

tor are covered to keep water out. Water

in engine can result in a shortened engine

life.

,_CAUTION: Before performing any service or adjustments:

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

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

•Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position.

•Turn ignition key =OFF' and remove key.

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

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

in contact with plug.

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.

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

Engine Pulley

Front

Link

Retainer

Spring

Anti-Swaybar

(Both Sides)

(Both Sides)

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,O LEVELMOWERHOUSING

\djust the mower while tractor is parked

)n level ground or driveway. Make sure

ires are properly inflated (See =PROD-

JCT SPECIFICATIONS"). If tires are

_ver or underinflated, you will not proPedy

_djust your mower.

_IDE-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

Nill change mower height about 1/8".

, Recheck measurements after adjusting.

Bottom

o%u.°m '°u"

"_'-"_ Ground Line _""_'TA

Suspension

Arm

• If links are not equal in length, adjust

one linkto same length as other link.

•To lower front of mower loosen nut "E"

on bothfront links an equal number of

turns.

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

at front than roar, tighten nuts =P

against trunnionon both front links.

• To raise front of mower, loosen nut =P

from trunnion on both front links.

"lightan nut "E"on both front links an

equal number oftums.

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

at front than roar, tighten nut =P against

trunnion on both front links.

•Recheck side-to-side adjustment.

Mandrel

Both Front Links Should be Equal in Length

Nut =I-P Nut "G"

LiftLink Adjustment Nut

FRONT-TO-BACK ADJUSTMENT

IMPORTANT: Deck must be level side-to-

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

ment is.necessary, be sure to adjust both

front links equally so mower will stay

level side-to-side. _ _,_

To obtain the best cutting results, the

mower housing should be adjusted so that

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

lower than the roar.when the mower is in

its highest position;

Check adjustment on right side of tractor.

Measure distance =D" 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 i-nlength. Both links should be

approximately 10-3/8".

Front Unks

TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE

BELT (See Illustration Next Page)

The mower blade drive belt may be

replaced without tools. Park the tractor on

level surface. Engage parking brake.

BELT REMOVAL -

•Remove mower from tracto[ (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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BELT INSTALLATION -

•Install new belt in reverse order of

removal.

•Make sure belt is in all pulley grooves

Mandrel

Pulley

and inside all belt guides.

•Install mower in reverse order of

removal instructions.

Idler

Mandrel

Pulley

TO ADJUST BRAKE

Your tractor is equipped with an adjustable

brake system which is mounted on the

side of the transaxle.

If tractor requires more than six (6) feet

stopping distance at high speed in high-

est gear, then brake must be adjusted.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal and engage

parking brake.

•Measure distance between brake oper-

ating arm and nut =A" on brake rod.

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

jam nut and turn nut =A" until distance

becomes 1-9/16". Retighten jam nut

against nut "A".

•Road test tractor for proper stopping

distance as stated above. Readjust if

necessary. If stopping distance is still

greater than six (6) feet in highest gear,

further maintenance is necessary.

Contact your nearest authorized ser-

vice oenter/department.

With Parking Brake =_Engaged"

,Nut "A"

Nut

Arm

Do I' _ If further brake adjust-

rnentis necessary contact your nearest autho-

rized service center/department

TO REPLACE MOTION DRIVE BELT

Park the tractor on level surface. Engage

parking brake. For assistance, there is a

belt installation guide decal on bottom side

of left footrest.

•Remove mower (See =TO REMOVE

MOWER" in this section of this manual.)

•Remove belt from stationary idler and

clutching idler.

•Pull belt slack toward rear of tractor.

Carefully remove belt upwards from

transmission input pulley and cver cool-

ing fan blades.

•Pull belt toward front of tractor and

remove downward from around engine

pulley.

•Install new belt by reversing above pro-

cedure.

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Engine.__._......_

Pulley

Clutching Idler--

Stationary Idler........

Transmission

Input Pulley _

B..,==.

TO ADJUST MOTION CONTROL LEVER

The motioncontrol lever has been preset

at the factory and adjustment should not

be necessary.

If for any mason the motion control lever

will not hold its positionwhile at a selected

speed, it may be adjusted at the friction

pack located on the right side of transmis-

sion.

• Park tractor on level surface. Stop trac-

tor by tuming ignition key to =OFF" posi-

tion, and engage parking brake.

• Adjust motion control lever by tighteni_j

adjustment Iocknut one half (1/2) rum.

NOTE: If for any reason the effortto

move the motion control lever becomes

too excessive, reverse the above adjust-

ment procedure by loosening Iocknut 1/4

to 1/2 turn.

Road test tractor after adjustment and

repeat procedure if necessary.

TRANSMISSION REMOVAL/REPLACE-

MENT

Should your transmission require removal

for service or replacement, it should be

purged after reinstallation and before

operatingthe tractor. See =PURGE

TRANSMISSION" in the Operation section

of this manual.

Adjustment

Locknut

TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGN-

MENT

If steedng wheel crossbars are not hori-

zontal (left to dght) when wheels are posi-

tioned straight forward, remove steedng

wheel and reassemble per instructions in

the Assembly section ofthis manual.

FRONT WHEEL TOE-IN/CAMBER

The front wheel toe-in and camber are not

adjustable on your tractor. If damage has

occurred to affect the front wheel toe-in or

camber, contact your nearest authorized

service center.

TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS

•Block up axle securely.

• Remove axle cover, retaining dng and

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

dng securely in axle groove.

•Replace axle cover.

NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent

flat tires due to slow leaks, tire sealant

may be purchased from your local parts

dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry

rot and corrosion.

Washe_ A

Retaining

Rin_____.,

AxleCover "_ SquareKey

(Rear Wheel Only)

TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK

BAI"rERY

ACAUTION: 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" inthe MAINTENANCE sec-

tion ofthis manual).

If =jumper cables" are used for emergency

starting,followthis procedure:

IMPORTANT: Your tractor Is equipped

with a 12 volt negative grounded system.

The other vehicle must also be a 12 volt

negative grounded system. Do not use

your tractor battery to start other vehicles.

TO A'I-I'ACHJUMPER 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 offully

charged battery.

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•Connect the other end of the BLACK

cable to good CHASSIS GROUND,

away from fuel tank and battery.

TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE

ORDER -

•BLACK cable first from chassis and

then from the fully charged battery.

• RED cable last from both batteries.

Positive

Terminal - Terminal

Charged

Negative

Positive Terminal Terminal

cPLACING BA'I-rERY

AUTION: Do not short battery termi-

nals by allowing a wrench or any other

object to contact both terminals at the

same time. Before connecting battery,

remove metal bracelets, wristwatch

bands,rings,etc.

Positive terminal must be connected first

to prevent sparking from accidental

grounding.

•Lift seat pan to raised position and open

battery box door.

•Disconnect BLACK battery cable first

then RED battery cable and carefully

remove battery from tractor.

•Install new battery with terminals in

same position as old battery.

•First connect RED battery cable to posi-

tive (+) terminal with hex bolt and keps

nut as shown. Tkjhten securely.

•Connect BLACK grounding cable to

negative (-) terminal with remaining hex

-bolt and keps nut. Tighten securely.

•Close battery box door.

Hex B_

Positive (Red) Cable Negative (Black) Cat

TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB

•Raise hood.

•Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the

backside of the grill.

•Replace bulb inholder and push bulb

holder securely back into the hole in th

backside of the gdll.

•Close hood.

INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS

Loose or damaged widng may cause yol

tractor to run pcody, stop running, or pre

vent it from starting.

• Check wiring. See electdcal wiring dia.

gram in the Repair Parts section.

TO REPLACE FUSE

Replace with 30 amp automotive-type

plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located

behind the dash.

TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL AS-

SEMBLY

•Raise hood.

•Unsnap headlight wire connector.

•Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at

sides, tilt toward engine and lift off of

tractor.

•To replace, reverse above procedures.

Headlight

Wim

Connector

Seat Par

Battery

Door

ENGINE

Maintenance, repair, or replacement of t!

emission control devices and systems,

which are being done at the customers

expense, may be performed by any non-

road engine repair establishment or indi-

vidual. Warranty repairs must be per-

formed by an authorized engine manufa(

turar's service outlet.

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TO ADJUST THRO'n'LE 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 am not aligned, loosen cable

clamp screw and align the holes by

inserting a pencil or a 1/4" drill bit

through beth holes.

•Pull throttle cable up to remove slack

and tighten cable clamp screw. Remove

alignment pencil or drill bit.

Cable Clamp_

Screw _7_

SpeaedeCOntrol _'_]_[

Throttle Lever

TO ADJUST CARBURETOR

The carburetor has been preset at the fac-

tory and adjustment should not be neces-

sary. However, minor adjustment may be

required to compensate for differences in

fuel, temperature, altitude or load. if the

carburetor does need adjustment, proceed

as fol_ws:

In general, fuming the adjusting needles

in (clockwise) decreasesthe= supply of fuel

to the engine giving a leaner fuel/air mix-

ture. Tuming the adjusting needles out

(counterclockwise) increases the supply of

fuel to the engine giving a richer fuel/air

mixture.

IMPORTANT: Damage to the needles and

the seats in carburetor may result if nee-

dle is tumed 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

propedy (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 S_tting - 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,

tum idle fuel adjusting needle out (coun-

terclockwise) 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.

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, which has proper

equipment and experience to make any

necessary adjustments.

Idle Speed

Adjusting

Screw _ _ _ l

Adj ..gf l- rr l I

Needle I

II I_r--t_b-- )...4

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Immediatelyprepareyourtractorfor stor-

age,attheendof theseasonor if thetrac-

torwill notbeusedfor 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 stor-

ing in any enclosure.

TRACTOR

Remove mower from tractor for winter

storage. This will allow you to clean it thor-

oughly. Remove all dirt, grease, leaves,

etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire tractor (See "CLEANING"

in the Maintenance section of this man-

ual).

• Inspect and replace belts, if necessary

(See belt replacement instructions in the

Service and Adjustments section of this

manual).

• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance

section of this manual.

• Be sure that all nuts, bolts and screws

are securely fastened. Inspect moving

parts for damage, breakage and wear.

Replace if necessary.

• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint sur-

faces; sand lightly before painting.

BATTERY

•Fully charge the battery for storage.

•After a period of time in storage, battery

may require recharging.

•To help prevent corrosion and power

leakage during long periods of storage,

battery cables should be disconnected

and battery cleaned thoroughly (see

"TO CLEAN BATTERY AND TERMI-

NALS" in the Maintenance section of

thi_ manual).

°After cleaning, leavecables disconnect-

ed and place cables_,h_re 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 until the

fuel lines and carburetor are empty.

•Never use engine or carburetor cleaner

products in the fuel tank or permanent

damage may occur.

•Use fresh fuel next season.

NOTE: Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable

alternative in minimizing the formation 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

a few seconds to distribute oil.

•Replace with new spark plug(s).

OTHER

• Do not store gasoline from one season

to another.

•Replace your gasoline can if it starts to

rust. Rust and/or dirt in your gasoline will

cause problems.

•If possible, store your tractor indoors

and cover it to give protection from dust

and dirt."

•Cover your tractor with asuitable protec-

tive cover that does not retain moisture.

Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot

breathe, which allows condensation to

form and cause your tractor to rust.

IMPORTANT: Never cover tractor while

engine and exhaust areas are still warm.

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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Willnotstart

Hard to start

Engine will not turn

over

Engine clicks but will _

notstart

Loss ofpower

CORRECTION

• Out of fuel.

•Engine not =CHOKED" prop-

erly.

•Engine flooded.

• Bad sparkplug.

•Dirty airfilter.

•Dirty fuel filter.

•Water in fuel.

• Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjustment.

•Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Dirty air filter.

•Bad spark plug.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Dirty fuel tilter.

•Stale or dirty fuel.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Carburetor out of adjustment.

•Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

•Clutch/brake pedal not

depressed.

•Attachment clutch is engaged.

•Weak or dead battery.

•Blownfuse.

•Corroded batteryterminals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty ignitionswitch.

•Faulty solenoidor starter.

•Faulty operator presence

switch(es).

•--Weak or dead battery.

•Corroded battery terminals.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

•Faulty solenoidor starter.

•Cutting too much grass/too

fast.

• Throttle in =CHOKE" position.

•Build-up of grass, leaves and

trash under mower.

•Dirty air filter.

• Low oil level/dirtyoil.

•Fillfuel tank.

•See "TO START ENGINE _in

Operation section.

•Wait several minutes before

attemptingto start.

•Replace spark plug.

•Clean/replace air filter.

•Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refilltank with fresh

gasoline and replace fuel filter.

•Check all wiring.

•See "To AdjustCarburetor"in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized service

center.

• Clean/replace air tilter.

• Replace spark plug.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuel tilter.

•Drain fuel tank and refill with

fresh gasoline.

•Check all wiring.

•See "To Adjust Carburetor"in

Service and Adjustments

section.

•Contact an authorized service

center.

•Depress clutch/brake pedal.

•Disengage attachment clutch.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Replace fuse.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all wiring.

. Check/replace ignitionswitch.

•Check/replace solenoidor

starter.

•Contact an authorized service

center.

•Recharge or replace battery.

•Clean battery terminals.

•Check all wiring.

•Check/replace solenoid or

starter.

•Set in "Higher Cut" posi-

tion/reduce speed.

•Adjustthrottlecontrol.

•Clean underside of mower

housing.

• Clean/replace air filter.

•Check oil level/change oil.

3O

TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM CAUSE

Loss of power (coot'd) • Faulty spark plug.

• Dirtyfuel tilter.

•Stale or dirtyfuel.

•Water infuel.

•Spark plugwire loose.

• Dirty engine air screen/tins.

•Dirty/clogged muffler.

•Loose or damaged wiring.

Excessive vibration

Engine continues to

run when operator

leaves seat with at

tachment clutch

engaged

Poor cut- uneven

Mower blades will not

rotate

Poor grass discharge

•Carburetor out of adjustment.

•Engine valves out of adjust-

ment.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

• Bent blade mandrel.

• Loose/damaged part(s).

• Faulty operator-safety pres-

ence control system.

•Wom, bent or loose blade.

•Mower deck not level.

•Buildup of grass, leaves, and

trash under mower.

•Bent blade mandrel.

•Clogged mower deck vent

holes from buildup of

grass, leaves, and trash

around mandrels.

•Obstruction in clutch mecha-

nism.

Worn/damaged mower drive

belt.

• Frozan idler pulley.

•Frozen blade mandrel.

• Engine speed too slow.

•Travel speed too fast.

• Wet grass.

•Mower deck not level.

•Low/uneven tire air pressure.

• Worn, bent or loose blade.

CORRECTION

•Clean and regap or change

spark plug.

• Replace fuel filter.

•Drain fuel tank and refillwith

fresh gasoline.

•Drain fuel tank and carburetor,

refilltank withfresh gasoline an(

replace fuel filter.

•Connect and tighten spark plug

wire.

•Clean engine air screen/fins.

•ClearVreplace muffler.

• Check all widng.

• See =ToAdjust Carburetor" in

Service and Adjustments

sacfion.

• Contact an authodzed service

center.

•Replace blade. "13ghtenblade

bolt.

•Replace blade mandrel.

• Tighten loose part(s). Replace

damaged parts.

• Check wiring, switches and con-

nections. If not

corrected, contact an authorized

servicecenter/

department.

•Replace blade. Tighten blade

bolt.

•Level mower deck.

•Clean underside of mower hous.

ing.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Clean around mandrels to open

vent holes.

• Remove obstruction.

•Replace mower drive belt.

•Replace idlerpulley.

•Replace blade mandrel.

•Place throttle control in =FAST"

position.

•Shift to slower speed.

•Allow grass to dry before mow-

ing.

•Level mower deck.

•Check tires for proper air pres-

sure.

•Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten

blade bolt.

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_ROUBLESHOOTING CHART

PROBLEM

Poor grass discharge

(coot'd)

Headlight(s) not work

ing (if so equipped)

Battery will notcharge

Lossof drive

Engine "backfires"

when turning engine

"OFF"

CAUSE CORRECTION

• Buildup of grass, leaves andtrash under mower.

;•Mower drive beltworn.

I• Blades improperly installed.

I. Improper blades used.

•Clogged mowerdeck 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 ceU(s).

•Poor cable connections.

• Faulty regulator (if so

equipped).

• Faulty alternator.

•Freewheel control in"disen-

gaged" position.

•Motion drive belt worn, dam-

aged or broken.

•Air trapped in transmission

dudng shipment

or servicing.

• Engine throttlecontrolnot set

at "SLOW" position for 30 sec-

onds before stoppingengine.

•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.

•Place freewheel controlin

"engaged" position.

• Replace motion drive belt.

•Purge transmission.

Move throttlecontrol to "SLOW"

positionand allow to idle for 30

seconds before stopping

engine.

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SCHEMATIC

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121

-o'l Itli

BATTERY SOLENOID

AMMETER

_s_TTIcO_ _IGNITIO_

FUSE30AMP.

CLUTCH IBRAKE

(PEDAL UP)

I i

-- I i I

I i _ i _ i _ I FUEL

,.... _" - - -e (CLUTCH OFF) I:

i

; 85 86 ' FUEL SHUT-OFF

=SEAT........ SWITCH t _ _ue I SOLENOID

(NOT OCCUPIED)__87A JII !

PRESENCE RELAY #1

_ir 85 86 _i

187 30

°"_'_-- - -_Z__-' 1 SBAR_ "

J IGNITION PLUG

OPERATOR UNiT GAP

(2 PLUGS ON

PRESENCE RELAY #2 TfIIN CYL ENGINES)

BLACK

M )

STATOR _Rm

BRAKE

_RO_ IPf Sf_4 I_J_JT

IGNt_ON SWITCH

tS At4P OC e 3a00 RFt4

_IREGUI _REGULATOR ow ALTERNATOR

L

OPERATOR

PRESENCE RELAY #3

t85 _

iHEADLIGHTS

NON-REMOVABLE

CONNECTIONS

REMOVABLE

CONNEC_ONS

RELAY

WIRING INSULATED CUPS

;, NO'I_: IF WIRING INSULATED

CLIPS WERE REMOVED FOR

SERVICING OF UNIT, THEY

SHOULD BE REPLACED TO

PROPERLY SECURE YOUR

WIRING.

33

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121

I

i•

34

ELECTRICAL

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 163465

2 74760412

8 156417

16 161343

19 STD551125

20 73350400

21 147430

22 4152J

24 4799J

25 146147

26 108824X

27 73510400

28 4207J

29 160784

30 140301

31 124211X

32 141226

33 109310X

40 161351

41 71110408

42 131563

43 145673

44 73640400

45 121433X

52 141940

70 163845

81 109748X

Battery 12 Volt28Amp

Bolt,Hex Head 1/4,20 onc x 3/4

Case, Battery Mech Hinge

Switch,Interlock NOpn/N Opn

Washer, Lock

Nut, Hex, Jam 1/4-20 UNC

Hamese, LightSocket(Includes4152J)

Bull, Light

Cable, Battery,6 Gauge, Red, 11"

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

Fuse, 30Amp

Nut Keps Hex 1/4-20 Unc

Cable, Ground,6 Gauge, Black, 12"

Switch,PlungerNormalOp Olico

Switch,19nition

Nut,Igni'_n

Cover, Key Switch

Key,Ign_don

Harness, Ignition

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

Cover,Terminal,Red

Solenoid

Nut Keps BIkHex 1/4-20 UNC

Ammeter Rectangular6 Amp

ProtectionWire Loop

Hamese Engine

RelayAsm.

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch =25.4 mm

35

TRACTOR - - MODEL NUMBER 917.271121

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

28

58 12

14 11

4

3

3

74 3

51 •

36

TRACTOR - . MODEL NUMBER 917.271121

CHASSIS AND ENCLOSURES

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 160392

2 140356

3 17490612

4 19131216

5 155272

9 161917X013

10 STD533710

11 155927

12 145660

13 155936

14 17490608

17 144983X558

18 126938X

25 19131312

26 STD541437

28 145198X558

29 155217

30 151287X558

31 139976

37 17490508

38 139886

39 139887

51 73800400

52 19091416

53 145201

54 161464

55 145202

57 STD522507

58 150127

60 72140606

64 154798

74 736806OO

140 158418

142 156095

143 154966

144 154207

145 156524

-- 5479J

ChassisAssembly

Dmwbar

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

Washer 13/32 x 3/4 x 16 Gauge

Bumper Hood/Dash

Dash

Bolt,Carriage 3/8-16 x 1

Panel, Dash, LH.

Clip_neerman Gdlle P/L

Panel, Dash, R.H.

ScrewThdrol 3/8-16 x 1/2

Hood Assembly

Bumper Hood

Washer 13/32 x 13/16 x 12 Gauge

Nut

Gdllew/ClipsMS-558

Lens,Gdlle

Fend/Ftrest Pnt STLTN HLD 558

Bracket, Fender Support

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 1/2 Tyt

Pivot BracketAssembly,LH.

PivotBracketAssembly,R.H.

Nut Lockw/Insert I14-20 UNC

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

BracketGdne PickoffLH

Screw Hex Wshd 9-18 x 7,_

BracketGdlle PickoffRH

Bolt, Fin Hex 114-20UNC x .75

DuotAir Engina P/t. LT

BoltRdhd Sqnk 3/8-16 UNC x 3/41

Dash LowerSTLT

Nut Crownlock3/8-16 UNC

BracketSuspensionFront

Plate ReinforcementSTLT

Bracket SwaybarChassis

Bracket Pnt FootrestSTLT

RJodPivot Chassis/Hood

Plug, Button

NOTE:Allco_oonentdlmendonsgiveninU.S.inches

1inch= 25.4mm

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KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 150071 TransaxleAssembly 66 154778

2 142431 Spring, Return, Brake 70 134683

3 143995 Pulley,Transmde 71 140158

8 154792 Rod ShiftHydroLT 72 19132012

10 76020416 Pin Cotter 1/8 x I CAD

16 73800500 NutLockHexW/Ins. 5/16-18 73 156347

Uric

18 74780616 BoltFinHex 3/8-16Uncx1 Gr. 74 121199X

5 75 121749X

19 73800600 NutLockHexW/Wsh 3/8-16

Unc 76 1200(X)01

21 130564 Knob, Deluxe 1/2-13 77 123583X

22 145627 Rod, Brake Hydro 78 121748X

24 73350600 Nut, Hex Jam 3/6-16 Uric

25 106888X Spring, Brake Rod 81 156046

26 19131316 Washer

27 76020412 Pin Cotter 1/8 x 3/4 CAD. 82 123782X

28 145204 Rod, ParkingBrake 83 19171216

29 124236X Cap, ParkingBrake 84 161901

30 130807 Bracket,Transaxle 86 71208

32 74760512 BoltHexHd 5/16-18Uncx3/4 87 19212016

34 155071 Shaft, Foot Pedal 88 12_

35 120183X Bearing, Nylon 89 158388

36 19211616 washer 90 124346X

37 1572H Pin, Roll 93 142564

38 123674X Pulley,Idler,Flat 94 140462

39 74760644 Bolt 95 144643

40 4470J Spacer, Split 96 4497H

41 154777 Keeper, BeltIdler 97 140469

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

Gauge 98 73510600

43 19111012 Washer 11/32x5i8x12Ga. 100 19111216

47 127783 Pulley, Idler,V-Groove 102 141322

48 154407 Bollcrank ClutchGrnd Drw SIJ

49 123205X Retainer,Bolt 103 73940800

50 74760624 Bolt 104 140156

51 73680600 Nut Crowolock 3/6-16 UNC 105 71070516

52 73680500 Nut, Crownlcok 5/16-18 Unc 106 74780520

53 105710X Link,Clutch

55 1(_5709X Spring,Return,Clutch 116 72110610

56 74760620 BoltHex 3/8-16 x 1-1/4

57 140294 V-Bait, GroundDrive 144 19111016

59 140312 Keeper,Cent_Span 145 74490540

61 17490612 SerewT_roll 3/8-16x3/4Ty. 146 74490536

"IT 147 74490524

62 8883R Cover, Pedal 148 159103

63 140186 Pulley,Engine 149 122052X

64 71170764 BoltHex 7/16-20x4Gr.5 150 150935

65 10040700 Washer 151 19133210

DESCRIPTION

Keeper Belt EngineHydro

Keeper Belt Engine

StrapTorqueLh Hydro 18/20"

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

Gauge

StrapTorqua Rh Hydro 18/20"

T

Spacer,Split

Washer 25/82 x 1-1/4 x 16

Gauge

E-Ring

Key,Square

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

Gauge

ShaftAsm. Cross Hydro 20"

Tires

SpringTorsion T/A

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

Rod, "13eHydro 20" Tires

Bushing

Washer 21132x 1-1/4 x 16 Ga

RingKlip #5304-62

Console, Shift

Nut Self-ThdWsh-hd 1/4 Zinc

Une Fuel Hydro4"

Fan, Hydro7"

Control BypassHydro 20" Tire._

RetainerSpring 1"Zinc/Cad

Keeper Bolt Rh Hydro 0750.

18/20"

Nut KepsHex 3/8-16Unc

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

Washer BOlMIle .501D x

1.50D

Nut Hex JamToplook 1/4-20

Unf

Arm,ControlHydro

Screw Cap Hex 5/16x 18 x I

Bolt FinHex 5/16-18 Unc x 1-

114

Bolt Rdhd Sopeck 3/8-16 x

1.25

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

Bolt Hex Flghd 5/16-18 Gr. 5

BoltHex Flghd 5/16-18x2-1/4

BoltHex Rghd 5/16-18)(1-1/2

Spacer

Spacer Retainer Pm Mower

BushingNylonCoiterod

Washer 13/82 x 2 x 10 Ga.

NOTE: All componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 139768

2 154427

3 156483

4 157473

5 6266H

6 121748X

7 19_r/2016

9 120(XX_9

9 3366R

10 156438

11 STD551137

13 154779

15 73901000

17 156546

18 57079

19 124035X

20 126684X

22 71200410

23 127501

25 154406

26 126847X

27 136874

28 19131416

29 17490612

30 STD561210

32 130465

36 155O99

37 152927

38 139769

39 19133808

40 STD541537

41 100711L

42 145054

43 121749X

44 153720

46 121232X

47 6855M

51 STD541431

54 74780520

62 156594

63 STD523710

65 1547_0 -=r-

66 1544O4

67 74781044

68 154429

steer_ whe_

Ax_ AssemblyS'I'MP Dropped STL

SpindleAssembly,LH.

SpindleAssembly,R.H.

Bearing,Race, Thrust, Hardened

Washer 25/32 x 1-5/6 x16 Gauge

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

Ring,Klip

Bearing,SteeringColumn

DruglinkExtendedStamped

Washer,Lock

BeadngAxle STLT/GT

Nut, Lock,Flange 5/8-11 UNC

ShaftAssembly,steering

Washer,Thrust .515 x .750 x .033

Support,Shaft

Washer, Shim 114x 5/8 x .062

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

Pign_n ShaftAssembly

Bracket, Steering

Bushing,Link, Drag

Gear, Sector

Washer 13/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Screw,Thd., Roll. 5/8-16 x 3/4

Pin

Rod,Tm

Bushing,steedug

Screw

Insert,steedug Wheel

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

GripcoNut

Adaptor,steering Wheel

Boot, SteeringShaft

Washer 25_32x 1-1/4 x 16 Gauge

ExtensionShaftsteedng LR.LT

Cap, Spindle

FiWng,Grease

NutLock Hex w.qns. 5/16-18 UNC

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

I_t Steedng Asm Sen/ice

Bolt,Fm Hex 3/8-16 UNC x 1 Gr5

Spacer Axle

BeadngAnn Pittman

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

Axle, Brace

NOTE: A, componentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch = 25A mm

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KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 162156

2 17720410

3......

4 159420

13 12-041-03

14 13280328

15 132OO3O0

16 STD551237

23 159880

29 137180

31 109202X

32 158990

33 123487X

35 17490512

37 137040

38 .......

40 124028X

44 17490412

46 19091416

62 STD551131

77 19101216

79 M740108025

80 74760508

81 128861

101 M73030800

Control,ThrottteiChoke

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

Engine, (See Breakdown)Kohler,ModelNo. CV16-43513

Muffler

Gasket KohlerCV13-CV16.5

Nipple, Pipe 3/8 NPT x 3-1/2

Elbow, Standard 90°, 3/8-18 NPT

Washer

Shield Brn/DbrGuard

Arrestor,Spark

Tank,Fuel

Cap Assembly,Fuel Seam, Vented

Clamp, Hose

Screw Thdrol 5/16-18 x 3-4 Tyt

Une, Fuel

Plug, Oil Drain (Order FromEngineManufacturer)

Bushing,Snap, Fuel Line

Screw,FlexWasher Head,Thd,, Ro11.1/4-20x 3/4

Washer 9/32 x 7/8 x 16 Gauge

Washer, Lock

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

Bolt Hex

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

Nut Flange 1/4-20 StarterNut

Nut Flange M8-1.25 Non-LK Zink

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgivenin U.S. inches

1 inch=25.4 mm

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KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 140123

2 140551

3 STD523710

4 19131610

5 145006

6 STD541437

7 124181X

8 17490616

9 19131614

10 155925

11 120068X

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Seat _ _ 12 121246X

Bracket,Pivot, Seat 13 121248X

Bolt 14 72050412

Washer 13/32xl xlOGauge 15 134300

Clip, Push-In Hinged 16 121250X

Nut 17 123976X

Spdng, Seat 21 153236

Screw,Thd.,Roll. 3/8-16xl 22 STO541431

Washer 13/32xl x14Gauge 24 19171912

Pan, Seat EmbossQCK Conn.

KnobSeat 25 127018X

DESCRIPTION

Bracket,SwitchMounting

Bushing,Snap

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

Spacer, Split .28 x .88

Spdng

Lockout,Flange 114Grade 5

Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

Nut

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

Gauge

Bolt,Shoulder 5/16-18 x .62

NOTE: All componentdimensionsg'wenin U.S. inches

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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11

6 3 4

12

10 16

20

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 156811

3 1632OO

4 1632.(_

6 133644

7 163263

8 163203

9 163204

10 156439

11 142341

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Decal, Oper. Instr. 12 146046

Decal, Hood, R.H. 14 160396

Decal, Hood, LH. 16 138047

Decal, Customer Maintenance 20 149516

Decal Dash Pnl Kohler 21 163205

Decal, Deck Mower F_Z -- 138311

Decal, Fender, Craftsman - - 154515

Decal, Fender Danger -- 154516

Decal, Drawbar Cntd Mvt Hyd - - 165066

Lt -- 165067

DESCRIPTION

Decal, V-Belt Drive Schematic

Decal, V-Belt SchamaEc

Decal, Battery Diehard

Decal, Battery Dngr/Psn Eng

Decal, FenderAuto Sears

Decal, Lift Handle

Pad FootrestLH S'I1.T

Pad FootrestRH STLT

OwneCsManual, Eng,sh

Owner's Manual, SpanPoh

WHEELS & TIRES

2_5,8 4,10

/

3,g

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 59192 ValveCap, Tire

2 65139 Stem, Valve

3 106222X Tire, Front

4 59904 Tube, Front'rim

(Not Provided,Sen_lceItem

Only)

5 106732.X427 Rim, Front

6 278H Fitting,Grease (FrontWheel

oray)

7 9040H Beadng, Flange (FrontWheei

Orgy)

8 106108X427 Rim, Rear

9 122082X Tire, Rear

10 7152J Tube, Rear'fim

(NotProvided,Service Item

only)

11 104757X Cap, Axle

- - 144334 Sealant, Tire 10 o_.

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensionsgiven in U.S. inches

1 inch= 25A mm

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LIFT ASSEMBLY

29_ 28 27

25 24 23

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UFT ASSEMBLY

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 159460 LiftLever InnerWire Assembly

2 159471 ShaftAssembly,Lift

3 105767X Pin, Groove

412000002 E-RilxJ

5 19211621 Washer 21/32 x 1 x 21 Gauge

6 120183X Beadng, Nylon

7 125631X Grip, Handle,Fluted

8 122365X Button,Plunger,Red

11 139865 Link,Ult, LH.

12 139866 Link,Lift, P,.H.

13 4939M RetainerSpring

15 127218 Link, Front

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

17 130171 Trunnion

18 73680800 NutCrownlock1/2-13 UNC

19 139868 Arm, Suspension,Rear

20 163552 RetainerSpring

23 110807X Nut Special

24 19131016 Washer13/32 x 5/8 x 16 Ga.

25 2876H Spdug2-1/8"

26 76020308 Pin Cotter3/32-1/2

27 126971X Rod AdjUft Zinc

28 73350600 Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16 uric

29 138057 Knob Infi_ 3/8-16 uncBIk Sym

30 1502"33 TrunnionInfinHeight

31 140302 Beadng,Pvt, Lift Spherical

32 73540600 Nut, Crownlock3/8-24

49 145212 Nut Hex/Large Lock

50 110452X Nut Push Phos& OH

NOTE: AllcomponentdimensionsgiveninU.S. inches

I inch= 25A mm

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MOWER DECK

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83 _""_ 84

58

34

.33

31

116 113\ 111\ _14

118.t "_

4

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29

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I_OWER DECK

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

1 144393 Mower Housing 56 122052X

2 STD533107 Bolt 58 140086

3 138017 BracketAssembly,SwayBar, 59 141043

Front 67 162113

4 138440 BracketAssembly,Sway Bar 68 144200

5 STD624008 RetainerSpring 71 142427

6 130832 Arm, Suspension,Rear 72 131870

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

8 74 121748X

9 STD551137 Washer,Lock

10 140296 Washer,Hardened 75 12000029

11 134149 Blade,Mulching 76 128903

12 129895 Baadng, Ball

13 137645 ShaftAssembly,Mandrel, 77 127845

Vented (IncludesKey Number 78 160570

6) 79 127498

14 128774 Housing,Mandrel,Vented 80 153701

15 110485X Beadng, Ball, Mandrel 81 73350600

16 140329 Stripper,Vented Mower Deck 82 142028

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

18 72140505 Bolt,Carriage 5/16-18 x 5/8 84 156084

19 132827 Bolt, Shoulder 85 72140620

20 159770 Baffle,Vortex 92 STD541437

21 STD541431 NutCrownlock5/16-18UNC 101 136420

22 134753 StltfenerBracket 102 71161010

23 131267 Bracket,Deflector 103 19061216

24 105304X Cap, Sleeve 104 STD551110

25 123713X Spdng,Torsion,Deflector 105 160793

26 110452X Nut, Push 106 2029J

27 130968 Shield,Deflector 111 155197

28 19111016 Washer 11/32x 5/8 x16 112 155198

Gauge 113 17490512

29 131491 Rod,Hinge 114 73510500

30 157722 ScrewThdRoltingWaseHead 115 72110504

31 129963 Washer, Spacer 116 137644

32 153535 Pulley,Mandrel 117 133957

33 137266 Nut,Toplock,Ranged 118 73930600

34 s'rD533717 Bolt 119 19121414

35 133835 Fastner,ChristmasTree 121 143723

36 131494 Pulley, Idler,Rat 128 153390

37 19131316 Washer 13/32x 13/16x 16 129 19131312

Gauge 130 STD523710

40 STD541437 Nut Crownlock3/8-16 UNC

41 133551 Rod, Pivot, wi_ N_os 131 STD533710

43 140083 Rod, Clutch, Secondary,with

Nibs 132 19132203

44 140088 Guard, Mandrel,LH.

45 STD624003 Retainer 141 6266H

46 137729 Screw,Thd. Boll 1/4-20 x 5/8 - - 130794

48 133944 Washer, Hardened

49 155066 RollerAssembly,Cam Follower

50 131340 Bolt, Shoulder #10-24Grade5 -- 145411

51 STD541410 Locknut

52 139888 Bolt, Shoulder 5/16-18 UNC

53 131845 Arm Assembly,Pad, Brake

54 133943 Washer, Hardened

55 155046 Arm, Idler

DESCRIPTION

Spacer,Retainer

Spring,TorsionBrakes

Guard,TUV Idler

KnobCustom Oval

V-Belt

Rod,Clutch,Pdmary,withNibs

Spring,Return

Arm,Clutch,Secondary

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

Gauge

Ring,KUp

Bolt,Shoulder 3/8-16 UNC x

1.44

Keeper,Spdng

LevorAsm. Clutch Pd PImSTLT

Bushing,Large, Brass

Spring,Mower Clutch

Nut, HexJam 3/8-16 Unc

Trunnion, Adj.

WasherSintered

Keeper BeltIdler Fixed

BoltCarriage 3/6-16 x 2-1/2

Nut

MulcherCover

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

Boll Carriage 5/16 UNC x 1/2

Bolt, Shoulder

Wheel, Gauge

Nut,Centedeek 3/8-16

Washer3/8 x 715x 14 Gauge

Bracket

Washer Felt

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

Bolt, FinHe)( 3/8-16 UNC x 1

Gr. 5

Bolt,RDHD SQNK 3/6-16 UNC

xl

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

3/80.D. x 1/4

Washer Thrust .75 x 1.230

Mandrel Assembly(Includes

Key Numbers 6-10, 12-15, 31

and 32)

Mower Deck, Complete

(StandardDeck, Order

Separately MulcherPlate and

Gauge Wheel Components,

Key Nos. 101-106 and 111-121)

NOTE: Allcomponentdimensiousgivenin U.S.inchas

1 inch= 25.4 mm

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28

59

23

19

26

4

35

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HYDRO GEAR TRANSAXLE - -MODEL NUMBER 319-0650

KEY PART KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1 142930 Housing,Lower 43 142884 Washer 7/16 x 7/8 x .060

2142931 Assembly,UpporHousing 44 150829 DilferantialAssembly

3 142932 Seal, Lip 52 142991 Washer 3/4 x 1.5 x,13

4 142928 Ring,Wire Retaining 53 142961 Seal .75 x 1.25 x .250

5 142933 Ring, Retaining 56 142963 Shaft, Input

6142934 Rearing, ShaftBall 58 142964 Bolt 1/4-20 x 1.38

7 142935 Beadeg, Cradle 59 142965 Pin .50D x.43 ID x.750

8 150771 Bearing,Thrust 30 x 52 x 13 62 142966 Arm,Control

9 142937 Swashplata,Variable 63 142967 Puck, Dampener

13 142938 B_:_ck,Cy/inderAssembly 64 142920 Set Screw

14 142939 Arm,Trunnion 68 142969 Spring

15 142940 Seal, Up 69 144610 Stud 5/16-24

17 142941 Guide, Slot 83 142971 JackshaftAssembly

16 150772 Shaft, Motor 85 150806 Jackshaft

19 150773 Bearing,Thrust 42x68x16 88 142973 Screw,Cap

23 142944 Block,CylinderAssembly 89 142974 Washer 7/16 x 1 x 1/2

24 142945 Seal, Up 10x25x7 90 142975 SleeveBeadng

25 142946 Actuator,Bypass 91 142976 Seal, Wiper

26 150774 Center SectionAssemblyKit 92 142977 Spring,Block

27 142948 Seal, Lip 26 x 42 x 8 93 142978 Washer,BlockThrust

28 142949 Ring, Retaining 113 142917 Cap, VentAssembly

29 142950 Washer 26 x35 x 1 114 142918 Fitting,O-Ring Assembly

30 150787 Plate, Bypass 119 142980 Spacer

34 142951 Oil Filter Element 134 144607 Nut, Castle 5/16-24

35 142952 Arm, Bypass 135 144608 Pin, Cotter

36 142953 Ring, Retaining 139 150775 Spdng,Compression

37 142954 Arm,Actuating 140 150776 Nut, Hex 5/16-24

38 142955 Pin, Actuating

39 150777 Bolt 5/16-24 x 1-314 NOTE: All componentdimensions givenin U.Soinches

40 150778 Locknut,Hex 5I16-24UNJC 1 inch=25.4mm

41 142958 Brake RotortStatorKit

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CYLINDERHEAD, VALVE AND BREATHERI

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CYLINDER HEADNALVE/BREATHER

KEY PART

NO. NO.

CRANKCASE

1 12-3514_

2 12-755-63

3 12-411-01

4 12-041-10

5 12-017-01

12-017-02

6 12-016-01

12-016-02

7 X-75-23

8 12-318-19

9 25-186-01

10 12-599-03

11 M-0640034

12 12-089-01

13 12-173-01

14 12-755-03

15 12468-05

16 12-112-13

17 12-086-15

18 X-426-9

19 12-326-03

20 M-064502O

21 12-096-07

22 M-0545010

23 12-018-01

24 12-402-02

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO.

Lifter,valve (2)

Kit, cylinderhead (Includes3-

17)

Rod, push(2)

Gasket, cylinderhead

Valve, intake(Std.)

Valve, intake(25)

Valve, exhaust(Std.)

Valve, exhaust(.25)

Plug, allenhd. pipe 1/8

CylinderHead

Arm, rocker(2)

Pivot,rockerarm (2)

Screw,hox. flange M6xl.0x34

(2)

Spring,valve (2)

Cap, valvespdng(2)

ICJt,retainer(2)

Washer,plain 13/32

Spacer, head bolt exhaustport

Screw, hex. flange M10xl.5x81

(5)

Clamp, hose (2)

Hock, breather

Screw, hex. flange M6xl.0x20

(s)

Cover,valve w/nipple

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0

Retainer,breatherreed

Reed, breather

DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

2O

21

22

23

24

12032-03 Seal, crankshaft

Block,cylinder(Use ShortBlock12 522 18)

12-445-02

M-0839025

12-380-17

12-755-49

12-089-18

12-422-08

12-422-09

12-422-10

12-422-11

12-422-12

12-422-13

12-422-07

12-144-19

12-874-07

12-874.08

12-874-09

12-018-02

12-108-07

12-108-08

12-108-09

12-067435

12-067-06

12-380-O1

12-043-05

M4To31005

12-144-02

52-139-09

12-755-64

12-144-24

X-25-102

12-032-01

SM-0631015

12-154-05

Strap,lifting

Screw, hex.flange M8x1.25x25

Dowel,Iocatlag(4)

Kit,camshaft(Includes7-8)

Spring,actualing

Shim,camshaft-blue

Sh_, 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.)

(Indudes 11-12)

Pistonw/RingSet (.25)

Pisten w/Ring Set (.50)

Retainer,pistonpin(2)

RingS= (S_.)

RingSet (.25)

RingSet (.50)

Connec_ngRod(Std.)

cormect_Rnd(25)

Pin,governorregula_g

Gear,governorassembly

Washer, plain 6ram

Shaft, govamorgear

P_g,cup

K}t,gov,crossshaftw/clip

pnc_Jdes20,24)

Shaft,governorcross

washer,plain 1/4

Seal, govemorcreas shaft

Washer, plain6ram

Qip, hitchpin

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KOHLER ENGINE-MODEL NUMBER CV16S, TYPE NUMBER PS-43513

IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

22

/

11_ 17 14--

AIR INTAKE

t- 8

BLOWER HOUSING AND BAFFLES i

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IGNITION/ELECTRICAL

KEY PART

NO. NO.

BLOWER HOUSING & BAFFLES

1 12-086-14

2 12-468-03

3 24-162-03

4 M-0639016

5 12-112-01

6 12-157-03

7 41-40309

8 X-22-11

9 2366_

10 X-42-15

11 12-025-35

12 41-155-(_

13 M-0548025

14 12-085-01

15 12-132-O2

16 X-728-1

17 M-0545010

18 12-584-07

19 12-452-02

20 12-086-35

21 M-0461013

22 12-584-06

NOT ILLUSTRATED

25-518-29

25-518-05

12-176-31

X-25-5

12-155-02

KEY PART

DESCRIPTION NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

Lead

Lead

Harness

Washer, plain 5/16"

Connector

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

Washer, plain 3/8

Screen, grass 2 24-468-10

Screw, hex. flange M6x1.0x16 3 12-146-07

(6) 4 M-0645(Y20

Spacer,fan (4) 5 24096-95

Fan 6 220534

Regulator,rectifier 7 12-027-54

Washer, lock(2) 8 12-063.05

Connector 9 25-154-02

Key 10 SM-0545020

nywheal

Connector (4 contact) 11 M-0645016

Screw,hex. cap M5x0.8_5 (2)

Stator assembly- 15 amp 12 12-063-08

Spark Plug 13 12-063-01

Clip, cable (2)

Screw, hex. flange M5x0.8xl0 AIR INTAKE/FILTRATION

(2)

Module, ignition KEY PART

Terminal NO. NO.

Screw, hex.socket M5xO.8x20

(2) 1 25-341-03

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

Module, speed advance 3 12-083.08

4 12-100-01

5 12-083-05

6 12-032-10

7 12-094-12

8 12-072.03

9 12-086-01

Screw, hex.flange MSx0.8xlO

(8)

Washer,plain 1/4

Plato,blower housing

Screw, hex.flange M6xl.0x20

Cover, pinion

Washer,plain 5/16 (2)

Housing,blower

Baffle,intakeside

Clip,mounting(3)

Screw, hex.flange M5x0.8x20

(3)

Screw, he)(.flange M6x1.0x16

(2)

Baffle,cylinderhead

Baffle, cylinder

DESCPJPTION

10 12-041.0_

NOT ILLUSTRATED

12-113-53

Knob,air cleanercover

Cover,air cleaner

Predeaner, element

Wing Nut

Element,aircleaner (Includes6)

Seal

Base, aircleaner (Includes8-9)

StudM6xl.0x75

Screw, hex. cap#10 Hi-Lo

threadforming (2)

Gasket,air cleaner

Decal,air cleaner

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STARTING SYS'_EM I

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ENGINE CONTROLS I

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OIL PAN ILUBRICATIONI

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STARTING SYSTEM

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

M-0839070

25-098-05

12-755-54

12.227-06

12-170-05

12221-01

12-227-13

12-211-01

Screw, hex. flange M8x1.25x70

(2)

Starterassembly(Includes3-8)

Kit,driveend

Cap, driveend

Armature

Kit, brush& spnng

Cop, commutatorend

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

(2)

OIL PAN/LUBRICATION

KEY PART

NO. NO. DESCRIPTION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

2O

21

22

12-038-01

25-755-13

12-153-03

12-153-02

12-123-04

SM-0545020

12-153-01

25-162-07

12-096-03

M-0545016

25-462-09

X-75-2

12-050-01

X-75-10

12-393-01

12-153-06

12-096-34

M-0545016

12-032-03

24-086-16

24-086-17

12-199-38

Dipstickassembly(Includes2-3)

Kit,oilfillcap(Includes3)

O-Ring, oil fillcap

O-Ring, upperoHfiHtube

Tube, oil fill

Screw,hex.flange M5xO.Sx20

O-Riflg, loweroil filltube

Screen,oil pickup

Cove_,oil pickup screen

Screw, hex.flange MSxO.8x16

Valve, oil pressurerelief

Rug, pipe

F_er, oil

Plug, sq. hd.sogd3/8

Pump, oilassembly

O-Ring, oilpump cover

Cover, oil pump

Screw,hes.flange MSxO.Sx16

(3)

sesJ,oii(P.T.O.end)

Screw,J_. flauge

MSx1.2_x45 (11)

Screw,hex. flange MSx1.25x45

Pan, og

ENGINE CONTROLS

KEY PART

NO. NO.

1 12-079-07

2 12-237-01

3 M-0664020

4 M-0545016

5 12-536-10

6 M-0443020

7 12-089-11

8 12-089-23

9 12-089-24

10 12-755-83

11 12-100-07

12 52-211-04

13 12-090-26

14 25-158-11

15 12-079-01

16 25-158-08

DESCRIPTION

Unkage, choke

Clamp, cable

Screw, lobedsocketM6xLox20

(2)

Screw, hex. flange M5xO.Sx16

Control,speed assembly

(Includes6,8,97)

Screw, pen head M4xO.7x20

Spring,speed control(2)

Spdng,choke return

Spring,governor

Kit,gevemor lever (Includes11-

13)

Nut, hex.flange M6xl.0

Bolt, round head

Lever, govemor

Bushing,throttlelinkage

Unkage, throttle

Bushing,linkageretaining

57

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SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION

_r _

ISIGHTING

GUIDE

ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL,

NOT ACROSS HILL

O1

cO

I

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

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

ally to prevent tlpplng or loss of control. Exerclse extreme

ceutlon when changlng dlrectlon on slopes.

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Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Maintenance Agreement or to inquire

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Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday-Saturday

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